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The Missouri state tree. Prefers acidic soil and shadier sites. Displays red berries in the fall.

A tall grass good for pond edges to provide cover for small animals. Not preferred by deer.

Stunning white flowers. Seed pods also add beauty and texture to the garden. A study in KC showed that Penstemon is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.

May form a thicket. May be monoecious or dioecious, so may need a male and female to produce seed; we don't guarantee the plants gender. Fragrant leaves, resemble poison ivy, but this is not poisonous.

Sedges have edges – feel the triangular stems. These short, grass-like plants add texture to the garden and create a nice ground cover. Birds eat the seeds.

Prefers a drier, rocky soils. Long tap root makes it drought tolerant. Delicate flowers seem to float in the air. Attracts long-tongued bees and hummingbirds. Caterpillars of the chalcedony midget moth feed on the leaves.

Yellow leaves and bluish-black fruit in the fall. Male and female parts may be on separate trees or a single tree; fruit only appears on trees with female parts. Canopy about 15 feet wide.

Bees love this plant. May be aggressive.

Drought tolerant coneflower; attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Upright stature and delicate flower petals make a nice addition to formal, cottage, or wild garden. Can be deadheaded for longer blooms. Similar to E. pallida but has a deeper petal color

Awesome seed form can be used in flower arrangements. Likes it wet. Use as a groundcover in moist areas.

All parts of the plant are mildly toxic to humans. Likes acidic, well-drained soil. Interesting bi-colored flower in the pea family. Difficult to transplant/divide.

Host plant for swallowtail butterflies. Can tolerate a lot of shade, though prefers more sun. Great for butterflies. Can be aggressive – give it competition.

A study in KC showed that Packera attracts a large number of different bee species in our area. Groundcover for a shady, moist area. Semi-evergreen. Readily self seeds. Doesn't like to dry out.

A woodland fruiting shrub with sour berries; many people make jam, Tracy likes to eat them sour off the bush. Interesting shaped leaves and short-lived, dangling flowers, but watch out for the thorns. Fruits better in more sun, but benefits from late afte

Spreads aggressively. Great for bees and butterflies. Not favored by deer. One of the shortest goldenrods. Good for poor soil.