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These plants are native to the St. Louis region & are important to local ecology. Native plants are easier to care for, because they evolved to grow here. Many pollinators & song birds rely on native plants.
Individual Plant Pages
Info Listed Below
Info Listed Below
Amsonia illustris, Shining Bluestar
Andropogon gerardii, Big Blue Stem
Coreopsis lanceolata, Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Eutrochium maculatum, Spotted Joe Pye
Hibiscus lasiocarpos, Rose Mallow
Lobelia cardinalis, Cardinal Flower
Oenothera macrocarpa, Missouri Evening Primrose
Physostegia virginiana, Obedient Plant
Vernonia fasciculata, Prairie Iron
Yucca smalliana, Common Yucca
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Andropogon gerardii, Big Blue Stem
Andropogon gerardii, Big Blue Stem
Native perennial grass for large areas. Can reach
6’ tall with super deep roots. It's 'turkey foot' blooms distinguish it from other natives.
Coreopsis lanceolata, Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata, Lanceleaf Coreopsis
A favorite native perennial. Fleshy leaves form a neat 2’ mound. Golden flowers float on tall, slender stems. Slight honey scent. Can flower spring to fall & often it’s 1st year. Prefers full sun. Tolerates dry, poor soil. Cold stratify seeds &
sow ⅛” deep.
Hibiscus lasiocarpos, Rose Mallow
Hibiscus lasiocarpos, Rose Mallow
Native perennial with showy plate sized flowers in white & pale pinks. 4-7’ tall. Plant in wet areas with full to partial sun. Blooms July- October once established. Seeds need 60 days of cold, moist stratification.
Sow ½” deep.
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