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Host to the hummingbird clearwing Hemaris diffinis. Often confused with common milkweed when it's younger. Popular with many small pollinators. Can be aggressive from horizontal roots.

Large, compound leaves, and large flowers make for an unique specimen. Due to size, thorns, and tendency to spread into a hedge, this plant is best suited for a large garden or fence row. The berries attract birds in the fall.

Larval host for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. Grows well in hot/dry “bad” soil. Doesn’t compete well with aggressive plants.

The tallest Joe Pye. Typically avoided by mammals, but a favorite of many pollinators. May flop or you can stake it up.

Interesting leaf structure and seed pods.

You often find the seeds of this genus sticking to you after a hike – these seeds are eaten by lots of wildlife. Flowers of this plant aren’t especially showy, but the plant is great for insects, birds, and mammals.

Great plant for the pollinators; attracts several butterflies, moths, and bees. Can be aggressive. Deer/rabbit don’t prefer.

A forest species for your shade garden with beautiful structure and flowers for spring garden interest. Not preferred by deer.

A butterfly magnet. Try in a shady rain garden. Can be tall, floppy, and take up a lot of space, but a stunning statement in the garden.

An upright, clump-forming cool season grass with unique seedheads. Needs well-drained soil and prefers full sun. A great grass for a garden boarder or formal garden.

Plant at the base of a very sturdy structure. Minimize root disturbance when planting. Less aggressive than other Wisteria's. Flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Provides great nesting and cover for native birds. Host plant for Marine Blue, Zar

Beautiful spring flower that lasts all summer. Plant in masses to make a dramatic effect. Can spread quickly but typically fades out of the garden in about 8 years.

Annual/biennial plant, so allow to self-seed in disturbed soil in order for it to return. A very unique, delicate-looking flower that can spread quickly by seed in disturbed soil but may fade out as other plants take the space.

Typically grows as a shrubby upright perennial to 4' tall and to 2 1/2' wide. A study in KC showed that Symphyotrichum is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.

Beautiful silvery leaves and purple flowers with orange stamens makes this plant stand out. Grows slow and may take awhile to establish. May be a favorite for deer and rabbits.