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1 | Common Name | Color | Height | Bloom Time | Light | Plant Type | Spread | Deer Resistant | Native (N) or Cultivar (C) | Moisture (D-Dry, M-Medium, Ms-Moist, MW-Medium Wet, W-Wet) | Species Attracted | Pollinator | Salt Tolerant | Drought Tolerant | Clay Tolerant | RG Location | Edible | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Notes | Plants to Try | Missouri Botanical Garden | USDA Plants | Image Link | Recomended by (WC-Washtenaw County, NEO-Local NEO Agencies) | ||
2 | Acer rubrum | Red Maple | Red | 90’ | Mar - Apr | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Tree | 30 - 50' | No | N | M, W | Rosy Maple Moth | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j170 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACRU | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=958&bih=959&ei=7fIKXZWkFsnmsgWB8rWYCA&q=Acer+rubrum&oq=Acer+rubrum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.4943.4943..5662...0.0..0.157.269.2j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.....0.jdC6P21Btlk | NEO | |||||||||||||
3 | Adiantum pedatum | Maidenhair Fern | n/a | 12" | Non-flowering | Part Shade, Shade | Fern | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms | Butterfly | No | No | No | No | short plant, beautiful lacey texture. Resents the dry. | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285642&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ADPE | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=KPMKXc2dM-_m5gL18YfQDA&q=Adiantum+pedatum&oq=Adiantum+pedatum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i5i30j0i30j0i5i30l2j0i24l3.5296.5296..5957...0.0..0.95.95.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Q5fNTZ4P_wo | WC | |||||||||||||
4 | Matteuccia struthiopteris | Ostrich Fern | n/a | 36" | Non-flowering | Part Shade, Shade | Fern | 18" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms | Butterfly | No | No | Clay | Edible Fiddleheads | doesn't like to dry out, can be aggressive if happy, good for clay | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e180 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MAST | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=1_oKXcCjMcWYtgXAupYo&q=Matteuccia+struthiopteris&oq=Matteuccia+struthiopteris&gs_l=img.3..0l5j0i30l2j0i5i30l3.11971.11971..12839...0.0..0.95.95.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.dMhY2qeMEuw | WC, NEO | |||||||||||||
5 | Onoclea sensibilis | Sensitive Fern | n/a | 12-24" | Non-flowering | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Fern | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | No | No | No | Bottom | Edible Fiddleheads | a short, neat fern for the sun, as long as not too dry, great combined with iris | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l300 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ONSE | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=JfsKXbSfA4jQsAXSmb2ICQ&q=Onoclea+sensibilis&oq=Onoclea+sensibilis&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5i30l3j0i24l5.8652.8652..9455...0.0..0.81.81.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.ESpSavs5_sU | WC, NEO | |||||||||||||
6 | Osmunda cinnamomea | Cinnamon Fern | na | 2'-3' | Non-flowering | Part Shade, Shade | Fern | 24" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Birds | No | No | Clay | Edible Fiddleheads | A bit smaller than Ostrich Fern, and doesn't spread as aggressively as Ostrich Fern does. Does it do well in a rain garden? Is it pretty? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=i570 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=OSCI | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=L_sKXYaLJ43GsQXCoqTIDQ&q=Osmunda+cinnamomea&oq=Osmunda+cinnamomea&gs_l=img.3..0l2j0i24l5.12881.12881..13794...0.0..0.83.83.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.1mvLMlQk9XM | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
7 | Agrimonia parviflora | Swamp Agrimony | Yellow | 2.5-5' | July | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 3 - 4' | yes | N | Ms, W | Bees | Bees | No | No | No | No | Recommended by Greg Vaclavek, so probably grows fine in a rain garden. Is it pretty? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouriplants.com/Yellowalt/Agrimonia_parviflora_page.html | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AGPA6 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=L_MKXbOTKYaYsQW_96zgDg&q=Agrimonia+parviflora&oq=Agrimonia+parviflora&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24.11966.11966..13396...0.0..0.102.102.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.EizEpXnqUh4 | WC | |||||||||||
8 | Allium cernuum | Nodding Wild Onion | Lt. Lavender | 12" | Sept - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Bees, Butterfly, Humming Birds | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | Bottom - Side? | Edible Bulb | good short, neat plant for front | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=z580 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ALCE2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=VvMKXY6NOcjc5gLG95uICg&q=Allium+cernuum&oq=Allium+cernuum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i30j0i24l6.7697.7697..8557...0.0..0.86.86.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.RdrwZoonXCo | WC | |||||||||||
9 | Alnus incana | Hazel Alder | Brown | 15 - 25' | Mar - May | Sun - Part Shade | Tree | 15 - 25' | Yes | N | M, Ms, Mw, W | Birds | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277838&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ALIN2 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSKPlJcTqi99yTQumPbQHynph_25g%3A1575990794802&sa=1&ei=CrbvXbu-MMnI_Qas75moBw&q=Alnus+incana&oq=Alnus+incana&gs_l=img.12..0l10.10235.10235..11209...0.0..0.87.162.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67j0i7i30j0i24.SmiHXEUec3g&ved=0ahUKEwi76_ibr6vmAhVJZN8KHax3BnUQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
10 | Alnus serrulata | Smooth Alder | Brown | 10 - 20' | Mar - Apr | Sun - Part Shade | Tree | 8 - 15' | No | N | M, Ms, Mw, W | Birds, Insects | Wind | No | No | Clay | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277828&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ALSE2 | https://www.google.com/search?q=Alnus+serrulata&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNT7oTBXdUqyTVFfPJuQ7Kx_PyosUQ:1575990761503&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjlwYiMr6vmAhUFj1kKHbKUBNQQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | |||||||||||
11 | Amelanchier laevis | Allegheny Serviceberry | White | 15 - 40' | April | Sun, Part Shade | Tree | 12 - 40' | Yes | N | M | Bees, Birds | Bees | No | No | Clay | Sides | Edible Fruit | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b250 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AMLA | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQtuKmpZbKo4wJyulfnfwMzcT1LJg%3A1575925557033&sa=1&ei=NbfuXZrDAe3s_Qaf0rOYAg&q=Amelanchier+laevis&oq=Amelanchier+laevis&gs_l=img.12..0l10.14216.14216..15195...0.0..0.74.194.3......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i7i30j0i24j0i5i30.9I2nxegMEPY&ved=0ahUKEwjasZOYvKnmAhVtdt8KHR_pDCMQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
12 | Amsonia hubrichtii | Arkanasas Blue Star | Powdery Blue | 2-3' | April - May | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 2 - 3' | Yes | C | M | Birds, Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | No | Borders, rock gardens, native plant garden, cottage garden or open woodland area. Best when massed. | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=w810 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AMHU | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSblQqoWpjSlNPV2hAKGTHcH7xF3w%3A1573759265897&sa=1&ei=IanNXdmpNsPT-gS_zLfADQ&q=Amsonia+hubrichtii&oq=Amsonia+hubrichtii&gs_l=img.3..0l10.31229.31229..31781...0.0..0.126.126.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.DEqYV6Yxi6c&ved=0ahUKEwiZvoWQturlAhXDqZ4KHT_mDdgQ4dUDCAc&uact=5 | NEO | ||||||||||
13 | Anaphalis margaritacea | Pearly Everlasting | White | 1 - 3' | Jun - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 1 - 2' | Yes | N | M | Butterfly | Butterfies | Yes | Yes | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277132&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ANMA | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSk6fT5HV_S_laNDdP52GrOzZboMA%3A1575925304786&sa=1&ei=OLbuXcPOL6iyggfxsbioBQ&q=Anaphalis+margaritacea&oq=Anaphalis+margaritacea&gs_l=img.12..0l2j0i30j0i24l6.18283.18283..19358...0.0..0.72.206.3......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.qLfdw8qYrbc&ved=0ahUKEwjDyu-fu6nmAhUomeAKHfEYDlUQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
14 | Andropogon gerardii | Big Bluestem | Golden blue | 4-8’ | Sept - Oct | Sun | Graminoid | 2 - 3' | Yes | N | D, M | Birds, Butterfly | Wind | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | Some people who truly love natives like it, but generally it is tool tall and to spindly for most. | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g720 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ANGE | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=YPMKXa-QHrLt5gLPhqjgCQ&q=Andropogon+gerardii&oq=Andropogon+gerardii&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l5j0i30l2j0i24l2.15117.15117..15962...0.0..0.99.99.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.zcpDXYEEx4o | NEO | ||||||||||||
15 | Osmunda claytoniana | Interrupted Fern | n/a | 12-24" | Non-flowering | Part Shade, Shade | Fern | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Brids, Butterfly | No | No | Clay | Edible Fiddleheads | tall, similar to Ostrich Fern, but holds up better in the late summer | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=t210 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=OSCL2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=PvsKXdawF8zysQWar6WABw&q=Osmunda+claytoniana&oq=Osmunda+claytoniana&gs_l=img.3..0j0i5i30j0i24.16907.16907..17876...0.0..0.96.96.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.IVKWtLs2WJs | WC | |||||||||||||
16 | Anthyrium filix-femina | Lady Fern | n/a | 24"-36" | Non-flowering | Sun, Part Shade | Fern | 24" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms | No | No | Clay | No | beautiful fern | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b630 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=f_MKXZa2NoS0tQWV-r_oCA&q=Anthyrium+filex-femina&oq=Anthyrium+filex-femina&gs_l=img.3..35i39.14180.14180..14921...0.0..0.131.131.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.rSk17dQynaQ | WC | |||||||||||||||
17 | Osmunda regalis | Royal Fern | Non-flowering | 1-3’ | Non-flowering | Shade | Fern | 2 - 3' | Yes | N | M, W | Insects | No | No | Clay | Edible Fiddleheads | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l320 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=OSRE | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=UfsKXeHSGYHatAXX_ofYBg&q=Osmunda+regalis&oq=Osmunda+regalis&gs_l=img.3..0l5j0i30l2j0i5i30l3.11923.11923..12929...0.0..0.85.85.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.FHxK801Iino | NEO | ||||||||||||||
18 | Actaea pachypoda | White Baneberry Doll's Eyes | White | 1'-2' | May | Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | yes | N | M | Bees, Birds | Bees | No | No | Clay | Poisonous | A delicate little plant with lacy leaves. The berries really do look like doll's eyes. Beautiful garden plant - does it work in rain gardens? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=h520 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACPA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=8_IKXbKXK8e7tgXBmbKQDw&q=Actaea+pachypoda&oq=Actaea+pachypoda&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i24l5.10559.10559..11468...0.0..0.89.89.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.l7_VNzfs-ak | WC | |||||||||||
19 | Actaea racemosa | Black Cohosh | White | 4 - 6' | May - Aug | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 2 - 4' | Yes | N | M | Bees, Insects | Bees, Insects | No | No | No | Sides | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j790 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACRAR | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQ6sIfuK7Q-npmR9Avmf4u5VAIDcQ%3A1575903020952&sa=1&ei=LF_uXY6yOejM5gLJjpegDA&q=Actaea%C2%A0racemosa&oq=Actaea%C2%A0racemosa&gs_l=img.12..0l8j0i30l2.10753.10753..11745...0.0..0.139.264.0j2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i10i24.62gFl1B5GIA&ved=0ahUKEwiO-I2e6KjmAhVoplkKHUnHBcQQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
20 | Actaea rubra | Red Baneberry | White | 12-36" | May | Shade | Forb | 12" | Yes | N | M, Ms | Bees, Birds | Insects | No | No | No | Poisonous | good for woodland setting, not especially showy, best massed for a nice texture, poisonous | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ACRU2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=APMKXa73IMq8sAXro4nIBg&q=Actaea+rubra&oq=Actaea+rubra&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i24l3.10677.10677..11439...0.0..0.129.129.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.BhOoy5Ujf6o | WC | |||||||||||||
21 | Aronia arbutifolia | Red Chokeberry | White | 6 - 8' | April - May | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 3 - 4' | Yes | N | M | Birds | Insects | Yes | No | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=241868&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYNO2 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSg4sYkHNv-PHotlQ-osQuhh-FXAw%3A1575902981116&sa=1&ei=BV_uXfHHBsGW5gKyo6HgCg&q=Aronia+arbutifolia&oq=Aronia+arbutifolia&gs_l=img.12..0l9.10752.10752..11756...0.0..0.149.296.0j2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Xw6A5-xNCgc&ved=0ahUKEwix3o6L6KjmAhVBi1kKHbJRCKwQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
22 | Anemone canadensis | Canada Anemone | White | 12"-20" | April - June | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 18" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms | Bees, Butterfly | Bees | Yes | No | Clay | No | groundcover, spreads quickly & fills in (can be aggressive--good for someone who doesn't want to weed), resents long periods of drought, Spreads, Poisonous if eaten in larger quantities | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b330%20 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ANCA8 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=cfMKXevnIYWctAX5w43QBA&q=Anemone+canadensis&oq=Anemone+canadensis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l3j0i5i30j0i24l5.12559.12559..13280...0.0..0.99.99.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.5wHDMhmBGQA | WC | ||||||||||||
23 | Aquilegia canadensis | Red Columbine | Orange/Red/Yellow | 36 | May | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Butterfly, Humming Birds | Humming Birds | No | Yes | Clay | Side-Bottom | No | delicate texture, great for woodland setting | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b400 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AQCA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=j_MKXbLLNcPy5gKLnK6oBQ&q=Aquilegia+canadensis&oq=Aquilegia+canadensis&gs_l=img.3..0l6j0i5i30j0i24l3.9524.9524..10289...0.0..0.83.83.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.mrf8BXOVCX0 | WC, NEO | |||||||||||
24 | Aralia racemosa | Spikenard | White | 2'-5' | Jun - Aug | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 5' o.c. | No | N | M, Ms, W | Bees | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Root | Almost shrub-like in its size and shape. Beautiful, graceful limbs. Has purple clusters of berries in the late summer. How does it do in a RG? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=v270 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ARRA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=m_MKXcSuBoiZ5gLU_KjoCg&q=Aralia+racemosa&oq=Aralia+racemosa&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24l9.9284.9284..10014...0.0..0.80.80.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.o7uqx6UgtkE | WC | |||||||||||
25 | Asclepias syriaca | Common Milkweed | Pink | 2 - 3' | June - Aug | Sun | Forb | 9 - 12'' | Yes | N | D, M | Bees, Butterfly, Insects | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b480 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASSY | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNTjYktpXWaTClZihYgQBb3XdabBBQ%3A1575989369801&sa=1&ei=ebDvXfvDMIe0sQWk8b2AAQ&q=Asclepias+syriaca&oq=Asclepias+syriaca&gs_l=img.12..0l9j0i30.54127.54127..55216...0.0..0.92.168.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67j0i24.e-Bog2Gvz0I&ved=0ahUKEwi75Ln0qavmAhUHWqwKHaR4DxAQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
26 | Asclepias tuberosa | Butterflyweed | Orange | 1 - 2.5' | May - Sept | Sun | Forb | 1 - 1.5 | Yes | N | D, M | Bees, Butterfly, Hummingbirds | Bees, Butterflies | Yes | Yes | Clay | Berm | No | Likes it dry - Berm | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b490 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASTU | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNTmShod08irS4_lsSfuh2qLdkKpwg%3A1575925342368&sa=1&ei=XrbuXY6JFvC9ggeFwoboBA&q=Asclepias+tuberosa&oq=Asclepias+tuberosa&gs_l=img.12..0l10.16457.16457..17500...0.0..0.83.151.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i67j0i7i30j0i30j0i24.V-MdxmoIT2U&ved=0ahUKEwiOsOWxu6nmAhXwnuAKHQWhAU0Q4dUDCAc | NEO | ||||||||||
27 | Asimina triloba | Paw Paw | Purple | 15'-30' | Apr - May | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Tree | 15 - 30' | yes | N | M, Ms, W | Small Mammals | Flies | No | No | Clay | Edible Fruit | Huge leaves, produces yummy banana-flavored fruit after a decade or so. Beautiful tree - will it work in a rain garden? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b500 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASTR | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=4PMKXe38I4za5gLeqoi4Dw&q=Asimina+triloba&oq=Asimina+triloba&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l7j0i30l2.9815.9815..10627...0.0..0.95.95.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.tLhi-5bsapc | WC | |||||||||||
28 | Aster dumosis 'Woods Light Blue' | 'Woods Light Blue' Woods Blue Aster | Lavender | 1-2' | Aug - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 18" o.c. | Yes | C | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | No | No | Edible Petals | very compact, florific aster with prolific lavender flowers | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b868 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=7PMKXdT0EtK8sAX40bioBQ&q=Aster+dumosis+%27Woods+Light+Blue%27&oq=Aster+dumosis+%27Woods+Light+Blue%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.13237.13237..14077...0.0..0.85.85.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Wp7-8ztb1qg | WC | |||||||||||||
29 | Aster laevis | Smooth Aster | Lt. Blue/Lavender | 4-5' | Sept - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Petals | when full grown, is leggy-looking--can be trimmed to 6" in June for bushier growth, plant something in front | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g420 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYLAC | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=-_MKXcfdJ4WWtQWu77mgDQ&q=Aster+laevis&oq=Aster+laevis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i30l2j0i24l3.16228.16228..16991...0.0..0.88.88.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.ul0UslSQvFY | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
30 | Aster novae-angliae | New England Aster | Deep Purple | 4-5' | Sept - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | Yes | No | Clay | Edible Petals | is leggy-looking--can be trimmed to 6" in June for bushier growth (plant something in front) good for drawing beneficial (predatory) insects | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b540 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYNO2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=DfQKXZXJHsm7tgWZ1bnwDQ&q=Aster+novae-angliae&oq=Aster+novae-angliae&gs_l=img.3..35i39l2j0l2j0i30l5j0i24.10544.10544..11306...0.0..0.101.101.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.JPnisE1CAQI | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
31 | Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' | 'Purple Dome' New England Aster Purple | Deep Purple | 1.5-2' | Sept - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 18" o.c. | yes | C | D, M, Ms | Birds, Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | Yes | No | Clay | Edible Petals | more compact, florific version of the species w/ deep purple flowers, can be prone to fungus | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b550 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYNO2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=jAILXcOjIYeUsgX7u6z4BA&q=Aster+novae-angliae+%27Purple+Dome%27&oq=Aster+novae-angliae+%27Purple+Dome%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.134562.135733..136320...0.0..0.76.150.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.aWHDOU1GEKk | WC | ||||||||||||
32 | Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' | 'October Skies' October Skies Aster | Lt. Blue/Lavender | 4-5' | Sept - Oct | Sun | Forb | 18" o.c. | yes | C | D, M | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | Yes | Yes | Clay | Edible Petals | facer plant on drier edges | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b851 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYOB | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=RgMLXeGwHM34tAWt-ILIAw&q=Aster+oblongifolius+%27October+Skies%27&oq=Aster+oblongifolius+%27October+Skies%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.7593.7593..8480...0.0..0.88.88.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Uu4dDQ71ndw | WC | ||||||||||||
33 | Baptisia australis | Baptisia or FALSE Indigo | Blue | 3-4' | June | Sun | Forb | 3' o.c. | No | N | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | good dramatic accent plant, really needs full sun, almost looks like a shrub, good for clay | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b660 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BAAU | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=NfQKXZ2nKcqGsQW5grvADQ&q=Baptisia+australis&oq=Baptisia+australis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.42618.42618..43689...0.0..0.103.103.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.gAU8GHwTzzE | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
34 | Baptisia lactea | White FALSE Indigo | blue | 2-4’ | May - July | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 2 - 5' | No | N | D, M | Butterfly | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | No | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280691&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BAALA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=YvQKXZTdGczYsQXmlozYDw&q=Baptisia+lactea&oq=Baptisia+lactea&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24.9631.9631..10552...0.0..0.89.89.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.mgT2erUgN50 | NEO | |||||||||||||
35 | Betula alleghaniensis | Yellow Birch | Yellow | 40'-70' | Apr - May | Sun, Part Shade | Tree | 35 - 50' | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Birds | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | Beautiful tree, not often planted. | Plants to Try | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BEAL2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=bfQKXZ7SOfDK5gLzjIrgCQ&q=Betula+alleghaniensis&oq=Betula+alleghaniensis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i24l5.15296.15296..16264...0.0..0.82.82.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.M74YQzP2ZMo | WC | ||||||||||||
36 | Betula nigra | River Birch | brown | 70’ | June - July | Part Shade, Shade | Tree | 40 - 60' | Yes | N | M, W | Birds | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=x800 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BENI | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=f_QKXbeJBOec5wKA4IDIBQ&q=Betula+nigra&oq=Betula+nigra&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i67j0l3j0i67j0l3.10136.10136..11001...0.0..0.108.108.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.V_ceS11DgMo | NEO | |||||||||||||
37 | Betula pumila | Bog Birch | Brown | 5'-12' | May - Jun | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 10' | No | N | Ms, W | Birds, Butterfly | Wind | No | No | No | No | Shrubby birch. | Plants to Try | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BEPU4 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=i_QKXfPTC4-otQWq8J7gDA&q=Betula+pumila&oq=Betula+pumila&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24.21134.21134..21920...0.0..0.97.97.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.6dSUp-PT0xo | WC | ||||||||||||
38 | Bouteloua curtipendula | Sideoats Grama | Orange | 1.5 - 2.5' | Jun - Nov | Sun | Graminoid | 1.5 - 3' | Yes | N | D, M | Birds, Insects | Wind | Yes | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g730 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BOCU | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNTqK9wUyFCkUG4Jov12nTVxdYtvDw%3A1575925441059&sa=1&ei=wbbuXaqYA8-Ogge8kq-ACw&q=Bouteloua+curtipendula&oq=Bouteloua+curtipendula&gs_l=img.12..0l2j0i5i30j0i24.14402.14402..15229...0.0..0.104.164.1j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.OGWwvksH8wc&ved=0ahUKEwjq_Ozgu6nmAhVPh-AKHTzJC7AQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
39 | Arisaema dracontium | Green dragon | Green | 1'-3' | May - Jun | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Flies | No | No | No | No | Small little woodland dragon, related to Jack-in-the-Pulpit. | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276296&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ARDR3 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=pvMKXY2sBcLUsAXYpKPgDA&q=Arisaema+dracontium&oq=Arisaema+dracontium&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i5i30j0i24l5.12303.12303..13081...0.0..0.78.78.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.kpOUX6sMU4U | WC | ||||||||||||
40 | Calycanthus floridus | Carolina Allspice | Red | 6 - 10' | April - July | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 6 - 12' | Yes | N | M | Beetles, Flies | Beetles | No | Yes | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=278791 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAFL22 | https://www.google.com/search?q=calycanthus+florida&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNTsdu7iVaRddyeG202oqz0Jx7DtzA:1575902979126&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYr5WK6KjmAhUCXKwKHQ5xAw4Q_AUoAXoECBMQAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | |||||||||||
41 | Cammassia scilloides | Wild Hyacinth | Pale Blue | 1 -3' | April - May | Sun, Part Shade | Bulb | 1 - 2' | No | N | Ms | Bees, Flies, Insects | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | Edible Bulb | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282045&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CASC5 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNS35Si0GyAqDd4UTU8wxAM_Z8nZdw%3A1575663970005&sa=1&ei=YbnqXYXsPIzL-gS94ZqgCA&q=camassia+scilloides&oq=camassia+scilloides&gs_l=img.3..0i24.1133.1133..1296...0.0..0.174.341.0j2......0....1..gws-wiz-img.sC7h_ojmYm0&ved=0ahUKEwjFoN7Z7aHmAhWMpZ4KHb2wBoQQ4dUDCAc&uact=5 | NEO | |||||||||||
42 | Carex crinita | Fringed sedge | N/A | 1 - 3' | May - June | Sun, Part Shade | Graminoid | 1 - 2' | Yes | N | M, Ms, Mw, W | Birds, Insects | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279732 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CACR6 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQzEAwp0lVZJz1nFhnntbpfDYoUBg%3A1575925143519&sa=1&ei=l7XuXcWiH-zH_QbuhLv4Dg&q=Carex+crinita&oq=Carex+crinita&gs_l=img.12..0j0i24.38676.38676..39586...0.0..0.61.118.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.VBDEN16VS3Y&ved=0ahUKEwiFyvzSuqnmAhXsY98KHW7CDu8Q4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
43 | Carex grayi | Gray's Sedge | n/a | 18 | May - June | Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 18" | Yes | N | M, Ms | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | Bottom | No | interesting seed heads if get close | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279804&isprofile=0& | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAGR5 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=sfQKXarzAtC0swXv1aX4Dw&q=Carex+grayii&oq=Carex+grayii&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i10i24.23723.23723..24516...0.0..0.107.107.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.eZzkQEPCsWs | WC | ||||||||||||
44 | Carex hystericina | Porcupine Sedge | n/a | 2-3' | June - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Graminoid | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | Ms, W | Butterfly | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | No | good workhorse for all settings, provides nice texture if massed | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=cahy4 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=yvQKXajIIsSs5wLvnazoDA&q=Carex+hystericina&oq=Carex+hystericina&gs_l=img.3..35i39.13319.13319..14081...0.0..0.76.76.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.gUiuPe2Phfc | WC | |||||||||||||
45 | Carex muskingumensis | Palm Sedge | n/a | 2-3' | June - Oct | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Butterfly | Butterflies | No | Yes | Clay | No | good workhorse for all settings, provides nice texture if massed | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=r390 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAMU9 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=2fQKXa33IZC0tQXqzpaADQ&q=Carex+muskingumensis&oq=Carex+muskingumensis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l3j0i30j0i24l2.17422.17422..18734...0.0..0.86.86.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.TbEuqorIpSI | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
46 | Carex pensylvanica | Pennsylvania Sedge | N/A | 6 - 12'' | May - July | Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 6 - 12'' | Yes | N | D, M | Grasshoppers | WInd | No | No | No | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f237 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAPE6 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQJJf2dufPhosPXZioCy6pGeB0OtA%3A1575925473909&sa=1&ei=4bbuXYf5NrLr_QbMyproCA&q=Carex+pensylvanica&oq=Carex+pensylvanica&gs_l=img.12..0l8j0i5i30j0i24.13769.13769..14883...0.0..0.77.143.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.UsWlRZ5cvkc&ved=0ahUKEwjH7cHwu6nmAhWydd8KHUylBo0Q4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
47 | Carex sprengelii | Sprengel's Sedge | n/a | 18" | May - June | Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 18" | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | clumper, good for drier edges, seed heads shoot up 2-3' | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CASP7 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=7fQKXfuaEKzs5gLFw5qQCQ&q=Carex+sprengelii&oq=Carex+sprengelii&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24l2.25321.25321..26267...0.0..0.103.103.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.7KhKf9ZN24E | WC | |||||||||||||
48 | Carex stipata | Common Fox Sedge | Green | 24" | May | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Insects | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | provides nice texture if massed | https://www.plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAST5 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=CPUKXbvCFtLcswXR7pHYDQ&q=Carex+stipata&oq=Carex+stipata&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24.13899.13899..14593...0.0..0.98.98.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.9CsqU18ALLY | WC | |||||||||||||
49 | Carex vulpinoidea | Brown Fox Sedge | n/a | 2-3' | June - Oct | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms, | Butterfly | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | Anywhere | No | good workhorse for all settings, provides nice texture if massed | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g760 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAVU2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=F_UKXcGUMvH85gK_i7qAAg&q=Carex+vulpinoidea&oq=Carex+vulpinoidea&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24l3.8604.8604..9315...0.0..0.104.104.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Xu0t3bogEkI | WC, NEO | |||||||||||
50 | Carpinus caroliniana | Musclewood | Green | 15'-30' | Apr - May | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Tree | 20 - 30' | No | N | M, Ms, W | Birds | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | Beautiful small tree, muscled bark. Lives in floodplains, how about a rain garden? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=h540 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CACAC2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=IvUKXanIBY6WsgXu96bABQ&q=Carpinus+caroliniana&oq=Carpinus+caroliniana&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.7402.7402..8106...0.0..0.97.97.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.BF2pk0x0ANs | WC | |||||||||||
51 | Carya cordiformis | Bitternut Hickory | Yellow | 50'-85' | May - Jun | Sun, Part Shade | Tree | 30 - 50' | No | N | M, Ms, W | Moth | Wind | No | No | Clay | Edible Nuts | Slow growing tree, yellow fall color. | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d375 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CACO15 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=K_UKXdCFDoSQsAXHjbU4&q=Carya+cordiformis&oq=Carya+cordiformis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i24l2.14270.14270..15053...0.0..0.83.83.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.OQyJpsJTuIw | WC | |||||||||||
52 | Arisaema triphyllum | Jack-in-the-Pulpit | Maroon | 1 - 2' | Mar - Jun | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 1 - 1.5' | Yes | N | M, Ms, Mw, W | Flies | Flies | No | Yes | No | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276310 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ARTR | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNTadYOgNO0Y-LF1gVtnU4OZjkeFGw%3A1575925325107&sa=1&ei=TLbuXeq5PKTt_Qb287fwDw&q=Arisaema+triphyllum&oq=Arisaema+triphyllum&gs_l=img.12..0l3j0i30j0i24l6.15536.15536..16368...0.0..0.81.210.3......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.Pd7R1gu7K5Q&ved=0ahUKEwjqj8Gpu6nmAhWkdt8KHfb5Df4Q4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
53 | Cephalanthus occidentalis | Buttonbush | White | 6'-15' | Jun - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 4 - 8' | Yes | N | Ms, W | Butterfly | Bees | No | No | Clay | No | Beautiful, glossy leaves. Often grows in the wild in a woodsy opening, on the edges of a vernal pond. | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g830 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEOC2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=ZPUKXe-0B8Kv5wL7iYSoBQ&q=Cephalanthus+occidentalis&oq=Cephalanthus+occidentalis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l4j0i5i10i30j0i30j0i5i30j0i24l2.10723.10723..11458...0.0..0.99.99.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.mdRs_dVTXv8 | WC | |||||||||||
54 | Cercis canadensis | Red Bud | Pink | 25' | May | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Tree | 25 - 35' | No | N | D, M, Ms | Bees, Birds | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Flowers | great small native floodplaing tree, can be susceptible to wind damage | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=h550 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CECA4 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=cPUKXYyEIa-c5wL-yoPIAQ&q=Cercis+canadensis&oq=Cercis+canadensis&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.12321.12321..13129...0.0..0.99.99.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.BTAA-ghdpt8 | WC | ||||||||||||
55 | Chelone glabra | White Turtlehead | White to Purple | 1-3' | July - Oct | Sun | Forb | 1.5 - 2.5' | Yes | N | M, W | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | No | Clay | No | Very sensitive to varying moisture levels, tends to flop, has conservative soil type range - not good for general rain garden use. | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j780 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CHGL2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=fvUKXYKDJsnt5gLhroTYCw&q=Chelone+glabra&oq=Chelone+glabra&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i5i30j0i24l6.16244.16244..17094...0.0..0.86.86.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.qhH8th1E6OI | NEO | ||||||||||||
56 | Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' | 'Hot Lips' Hot Lips Turtlehead | Pink | 2-3' | Aug - Sept | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 18 - 24" o.c. | Yes | C | D, M, Ms | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | Yes | Clay | No | good for clay, neat and long blooming, combines beautifully with joe pye weed | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=293430 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CHLY2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=kPUKXc71KYqYsAWp04aoCA&q=Chelone+lyonii+%27Hot+Lips%27&oq=Chelone+lyonii+%27Hot+Lips%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0.13919.13919..14598...0.0..0.116.116.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.nfJBYeMHYpk | WC | ||||||||||||
57 | Clethra alnifolia | Summer Sweet | white | 7-8’ | July - Aug | Sun | Shrub | 4 - 6' | Yes | N | M, W | Bees | Bees | Yes | No | Clay | No | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c230 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CLAL3 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=oPUKXaP3DoOWsQWcvD4&q=Clethra+alnifolia&oq=Clethra+alnifolia&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.13595.13595..14393...0.0..0.74.74.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.OfE6XFjO7Qs | NEO | |||||||||||||
58 | Coreopsis tripteris | Tall Coreopsis | Yellow | 4'-7' | Jul - Sep | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 24" o.c. | Yes | N | M | Butterfly | Butterflies, Insects | No | Yes | Clay | No | Tall, and stays upright. Good in dry sand, well-drained sand rain gardens, and possibly heavier soils - try it and see. | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g470 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COTR4 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=r_UKXdT7I9C4sQXswrT4BA&q=Coreopsis+tripteris&oq=Coreopsis+tripteris&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i24l6.14303.14303..15064...0.0..0.89.89.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.ZC0agfYd-Ro | WC | |||||||||||
59 | Cornus alternifolia | Pagoda Dogwood | White | 15 - 25' | May - June | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 20 - 32' | No | N | M | Bees, Butterfly, Hummingbirds | Bees | No | No | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b992 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COAL2 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSCDddLmFZ1AaeIqqPc3bMzCCtfzw%3A1575925573139&sa=1&ei=RbfuXb2HCJKRggenqp24Aw&q=Cornus+alternifolia&oq=Cornus+alternifolia&gs_l=img.12..0l10.16055.16055..17336...0.0..0.82.150.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.o716T-hPJZQ&ved=0ahUKEwj9veqfvKnmAhWSiOAKHSdVBzcQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
60 | Asarum canadense | Wild Ginger | Maroon | 8 | May | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms | Beetles | Flies | No | No | No | Bottom | Edible Root | good low, facer plant with interesting heart-shaped leaves that form a contrast texture, straight native species, but WT not cultivating at this time | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b460 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASCA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=wvMKXZGoDoH_5gLXgI2YDQ&q=Asarum+canadense&oq=Asarum+canadense&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i24l7.10096.10096..11000...0.0..0.82.82.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img._gy-CER5vLY | WC | |||||||||||
61 | Cornus racemosa | Gray Dogwood | White | 10 - 15' | May - June | Sun - Part Shade | Shrub | 10 - 15' | Yes | N | M | Bees, Birds, Insects | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides | Edible Fruit | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279351 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CORA6 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNTWc835XQ8JfjzQ8CtXXsUeds6Jsg%3A1575925591273&sa=1&ei=V7fuXa6UEOqxggennoe4Dg&q=Cornus+racemosa&oq=Cornus+racemosa&gs_l=img.12..0l10.15465.15465..16265...0.0..0.77.143.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.8gCVD8A90qM&ved=0ahUKEwjum72ovKnmAhXqmOAKHSfPAecQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
62 | Cornus sericea | Red-twig Dogwood | White | 5-8' | May - June | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 6' o.c. | yes | N | D, M, Ms, W | Bees | Bees | No | No | Clay | Edible Fruit | can get big, but has great red winter stem color (trim 43468 each year to promote best red color), best with groundcover underneath | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c300 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COSES | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=0vUKXf2uJcjGsQXwnZ_ICw&q=Cornus+sericea&oq=Cornus+sericea&gs_l=img.3..35i39l2j0l8.19718.19718..20453...0.0..0.105.105.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.gupxTid6ZuI | WC | ||||||||||||
63 | Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' | 'Flaviramea' Yellow-twig Dogwood | White | 5-8' | May - June | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 4' o.c. | yes | C | D, M, Ms, W | Bees | Bees | No | No | Clay | Edible Fruit | can get big, but has great chartreuse winter stem color, best with groundcover underneath | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=243991 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=6PUKXZaxB6us5wKe56H4Bw&q=Cornus+sericea+%27Flaviramea%27&oq=Cornus+sericea+%27Flaviramea%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i30.14864.14864..15581...0.0..0.87.87.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.HViN_tDmWS0 | WC | |||||||||||||
64 | Cornus sericia 'Cardinal' | Red Osier Dogwood | White | 6 - 9' | May - June | Sun - Part Shade | Shrub | 8 - 12' | Yes | C | M, Ms, Mw, W | Bees, Butterfly, Insects | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c300 | https://www.google.com/search?q=Cornus+sericea&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNRBsveo9Vk2gF4MVpwoBcoVs0XBeQ:1576165652363&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjYxsPOurDmAhUQQ80KHfe8A2gQ_AUoAXoECA8QAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | ||||||||||||
65 | Corylus americana | American Hazelnut | White | 10 - 16' | April - June | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 8 - 13' | No | N | M | Insects | Wind | Yes | Yes | Clay | Sides | Edible Nuts | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c350 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COAM3 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNRNlPrcIVQ8FvRIvcGxo8hUkqmD7g%3A1575925608480&sa=1&ei=aLfuXazkHIayggeW7peYDg&q=Corylus+americana&oq=Corylus+americana&gs_l=img.12..0l10.13825.13825..14916...0.0..0.96.169.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.Pty8AKuI5jQ&ved=0ahUKEwisuNewvKnmAhUGmeAKHRb3BeMQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
66 | Diervilla lonicera | Northern Bush Honeysuckle | Orange | 2 - 3' | June - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 2 - 4' | No | N | D,M | Bees, Birds, Butterfly, Hummingbirds | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=278946 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=DILO | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNRQIy5mii31Bn4afUL17rV8o-qqfg%3A1575925624633&sa=1&ei=eLfuXdqaJo6RggeguYrwCg&q=Diervilla+lonicera&oq=Diervilla+lonicera&gs_l=img.12..0l10.17589.17589..18653...0.0..0.79.152.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.zxCCUxVXA14&ved=0ahUKEwjatrG4vKnmAhWOiOAKHaCcAq4Q4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
67 | Dulichium arundinaceum | Three-Way Sedge | N/A | 1 - 3' | Jul - Aug | Part Shade | Graminoid | 1 - 3' | Yes | N | W | Wind | No | No | Clay | Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=DUAR3 | https://www.google.com/search?q=Dulichium+arundinaceum&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNSRD-cB9XNU-dgY85ESGQS2iM6exw:1575990455330&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_oYn6ravmAhUJZKwKHTZWCDcQ_AUoAXoECBIQAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | |||||||||||||
68 | Echinacea purpurea | Purple Coneflower | Pink/Lavender | 3'-3.5' | July - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Birds, Butterfly | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Petals | good for clay, good butterfly plant | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c580 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ECPU | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=-fUKXfSsBoietAX2sZWAAg&q=Echinacea+purpurea&oq=Echinacea+purpurea&gs_l=img.3..35i39l2j0l8.8471.8471..9172...0.0..0.85.85.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.EH3BTASClkw | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
69 | Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' | 'Magnus' Magnus Purple Coneflower | Pink/Lavender | 2.5'-3' | July - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | C | D, M, Ms | Birds, Butterfly | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Petals | good for clay, more compact and full than straight species, good butterfly plant | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c600 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=A_YKXYzrGYbasQWzkJeICA&q=Echinacea+purpurea+%27Magnus%27&oq=Echinacea+purpurea+%27Magnus%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i30j0i5i30j0i8i30.10866.10866..11585...0.0..0.113.113.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.LqCfAt_1dF0 | WC | |||||||||||||
70 | Echninacea purpurea 'Snowcone' | 'Snowcone' Snowcone Cone Flower | White | 2.5-3' | June - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 12 - 18" o.c. | Yes | C | D, M, Ms | Birds, Butterfly | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Petals | good for clay, good butterfly plant | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=361454&isprofile=0& | https://www.google.com/search?q=Echinacea+purpurea+%27Snow+Cone%27&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNSTt6wwKkiUju5J3YaVkGQUxb9qxQ:1573759263520&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMoPSOturlAhUSrZ4KHXiCDzwQ_AUIEygC&biw=1600&bih=789 | WC | |||||||||||||
71 | Eleocharis palustris | Common Spikerush | N/A | 2 - 4' | Jun - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Graminoid | 1 - 2' | No | N | W | Beetles | Wind | Yes | No | Clay | Basin | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279748 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ELPA3 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNSF0A_UDrqs3grrbkiZu_AHBxqpPQ%3A1575925231583&sa=1&ei=77XuXeafI-GN_Qa607eQAg&q=Eleocharis+palustris&oq=Eleocharis+palustris&gs_l=img.12..0l2j0i24l2.16004.16004..17067...0.0..0.165.328.0j2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.HP_qQ-QszhM&ved=0ahUKEwim0_v8uqnmAhXhRt8KHbrpDSIQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
72 | Elymus hystrix | Bottlebrush Grass | N/A | 2.5 - 3' | July - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Graminoid | 1 - 1.5' | No | N | M | Birds, Caterpillars | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k610 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ELHY | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQJQ_ZX0oJ8F1Tvox0O0WwGXnbEhQ%3A1575925507254&sa=1&ei=A7fuXef8DvDr_QaP4Lu4Bw&q=Elymus+hystrix&oq=Elymus+hystrix&gs_l=img.12..0l2j0i24.15156.15156..16389...1.0..0.72.180.3......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.JJCpQRIt0Vw&ved=0ahUKEwinirWAvKnmAhXwdd8KHQ_wDncQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
73 | Elymus virginicus | Virginia Wild Rye | green, straw | 2-3’ | July - Sept | Part Shade, Shade | Graminoid | 1 - 2' | Yes | N | Insects | Wind | No | Yes | Clay | No | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285239&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ELVI3 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=H_YKXfu5OsSgtQWdrrCYAQ&q=Elymus+virginicus&oq=Elymus+virginicus&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24l2.10839.10839..11501...0.0..0.92.92.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.RXB3MGAlIG0 | NEO | ||||||||||||||
74 | Eryngium aquaticum | Rattlesnake Master | white | 3-6’ | May - Sept | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 1 - 3' | Yes | N | M, W | Bees, Birds, Butterfly | Bees, Flies | Yes | Yes | No | No | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276021&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ERAQ | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=LPYKXbu9GNHQsAWK3aaABg&q=Eryngium+aquaticum&oq=Eryngium+aquaticum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i24l7.18365.18365..19128...0.0..0.78.78.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.iaoXZ4yzong | NEO | |||||||||||||
75 | Eryngium yuccifolium | Rattlesnake Master White/Lt. | Green | 3' | July - Sept | Sun | Forb | 18" | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Bees, Butterfly | Bees, Flies | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | dramatic form, not for the faint of heart | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g500 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ERYU | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=QPYKXavmH-y7tgWT-oHoCQ&q=Eryngium+yuccifolium&oq=Eryngium+yuccifolium&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l5j0i24l4.9566.9566..10282...0.0..0.78.78.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.k3nTCNRCBQI | WC | ||||||||||||
76 | Eupatorium 'Phantom' | Joe Pye Weed--Phantom | Dusky Pink | 4-5' | Aug - Sept | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 24"o.c. | Yes | C | D, M, Ms | Bees, Butterfly, Moths | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | No | shorter version of following straight species | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=264371&isprofile=0& | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=WvYKXdOODYSQtQW8jqjACA&q=Eupatorium+%27Phantom%27&oq=Eupatorium+%27Phantom%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i30j0i8i30.19776.19776..20609...0.0..0.87.87.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.ZyrsdD3T6pI | WC | |||||||||||||
77 | Eupatorium maculatum | Spotted Joe Pye Weed | Dusky Pink | 5-6' | July - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 24" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Bees, Butterfly, Moths | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | No | really tall and dramatic, draws beneficial insects | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=EUMA9 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=S_YKXaG3L8n2swX4tZPIBw&q=Eupatorium+maculatum&oq=Eupatorium+maculatum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.12615.12615..13272...0.0..0.86.86.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.Xta-HM05C6Y | WC | |||||||||||||
78 | Eupatorium purpureum | Green-Stemmed Joe-Pye Weed | Rose to pink | 3-5’ | July - Sept | Sun | Forb | 2 - 4' | Yes | N | M | Bees, Butterfly, Moths | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | No | http://www.missouriplants.com/Blueopp/Eupatorium_purpureum_page.html | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=EUPU21 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=b_YKXZbcNNH8tAXIloGwBA&q=Eupatorium+purpureum&oq=Eupatorium+purpureum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i8i30j0i30j0i24l5.9296.9296..10059...0.0..0.90.90.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.RX1dhTBoY8Q | NEO | |||||||||||||
79 | Asclepias incarnata | Swamp Milkweed | Pink/Purple | 3-4' | July | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Butterfly | Bees, Butterflies | No | No | Clay | No | when full grown, a little leggy-looking and needs plants in front, good for clay | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=g410 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ASIN | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=zvMKXdzbDsmctAWCq4a4DA&q=Asclepias+incarnata&oq=Asclepias+incarnata&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.16416.16416..17207...0.0..0.94.94.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.uYg4lJIMNUk | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
80 | Caltha palustris | Marsh Marigold | Yellow | 1'-1.5' | Apr - Jun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Bees, Insects | Bees | No | No | Clay | No | Beautiful native, short with big yellow flowers in spring. Grows along pristine streams. How does it do in a rain garden? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a635 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAPA5 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=ovQKXa2bDI_H5gKpsqsg&q=Caltha+palustris&oq=Caltha+palustris&gs_l=img.3..35i39l2j0l5j0i30j0i24l2.12117.12117..13788...0.0..0.87.87.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.YiA-aJRuOfM | WC, NEO | |||||||||||
81 | Caulophyllum thalictroides | Blue Cohosh | Green | 24" | April | Shade | Forb | 12" o.c. | No | N | Ms | Birds, Small Mammals | Bees, Flies | No | No | Clay | Edible Seeds | good for woodland setting, not terribly showy, but interesting foliage and berries for those who like diversity | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j700 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CATH2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=WPUKXbalJM3m5gLDqKiQCQ&q=Caulophyllum+thalictroides&oq=Caulophyllum+thalictroides&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0i5i30j0i30j0i24l7.9984.9984..10701...0.0..0.79.79.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.rCWbzBidYB8 | WC | ||||||||||||
82 | Eupatorium rugosum | White Snakeroot | White | 2'-4' | Jul - Sep | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 24" o.c. | No | N | M | Bees, Butterfly, Moths | Insects | No | Yes | Clay | No | Nice white flowers in shade, I hear it is a spreader. There is a cultivar 'Chocolate'. How does it do in a rain garden? | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=255061&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AGALA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=evYKXbXqNcrUtQWQnbGgAQ&q=Eupatorium+rugosum&oq=Eupatorium+rugosum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i30l3j0i24l4.14887.14887..15828...0.0..0.92.92.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.rNB_5gVwQIY | WC | |||||||||||
83 | Filipendula rubra | Queen of the Prairie | pink | 4-5’ | June - July | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 3 - 4' | No | N | M, W | Butterfly, Humming Birds, Insects | No | No | Clay | No | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=x930 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=FIRU2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=i_YKXf7bKISYsQXdwYGQBA&q=Filipendula+rubra&oq=Filipendula+rubra&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l4j0i24l5.691654.693397..693855...0.0..0.100.179.1j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.OTdtDcZnc3I | NEO | ||||||||||||||
84 | Gentiana clausa | Bottle Gentian | Blue | 1 - 3' | Aug - Oct | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 1 - 1.5' | No | N | Ms | Bees | Bees | No | No | No | Sides, Berm | No | Plants to Try | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GECL | https://www.google.com/search?q=Gentiana+clausa&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNQkf5DQ1KTOIHgH-NzPLY23VWFkzg:1575665533712&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9va_D86HmAhVOPK0KHVLSCU0Q_AUoAXoECBMQAw&cshid=1575665720429805&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | ||||||||||||
85 | Fragaria virginiana | Wild Strawberry | White | 6-12" | May - June | Sun, Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 18" o.c. | Yes | N | D, M, Ms | Birds | Bees, Flies, Beetles | No | No | No | Edible Fruit | edible, great groundcover for spreading in between plants that are spaced far, can spread into adjoining lawn (check with owner), nice fall color | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=291715&isprofile=0&= | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=FRVI | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=QvkKXdGOJNL2swWSxLzICw&q=Fragaria+virginiana&oq=Fragaria+virginiana&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l2j0i8i30j0i24l6.7806.7806..8465...0.0..0.226.226.2-1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.wZNnsP2zM8o | WC | ||||||||||||
86 | Glyceria striata | Fowl Manna Grass | green | 1-5’ | June - July | Sun | Graminoid | 6" | No | N | M, MW, W | Birds, Butterfly | Wind | No | No | Clay | No | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=glst | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=YfkKXfrVDPCwtgXu4a2oAg&q=Glyceria+striata&oq=Glyceria+striata&gs_l=img.3..35i39.8706.8706..9515...0.0..0.95.95.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.zfgrkQtz4CE | NEO | ||||||||||||||
87 | Gymnocladus dioicus | Kentucky Coffee Tree | White | 60'-85' | Jun | Sun, Part Shade | Tree | 40 - 55' | Yes | N | M, Ms, W | Birds | Bees, Butterflies, hummingbirds | No | Yes | Clay | Edible Seeds | Pre-historic looking tree. Bulletproof in street-side locations. Seeds used by native americans as marbles. | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a872 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GYDI | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=a_kKXariMsK4sQWkzofYBA&q=Gymnocladus+dioicus&oq=Gymnocladus+dioicus&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l7j0i5i30j0i30.13507.13507..14288...0.0..0.93.93.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.E_tu2brpZ4I | WC | |||||||||||
88 | Hamamelis virginiana | American Witch-Hazel | Yellow | 15 - 20' | Sept - Dec | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 15 - 20' | Yes | N | M | Bees, Flies, Moths | Bees, Flies | Yes | No | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a749 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HAVI4 | https://www.google.com/search?q=Hamamelis+virginiana&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNSzoaHINkvUJthV2Er3zwVlfdTR3g:1575990005814&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjo_tyjrKvmAhVJVK0KHcQeDw4Q_AUoAXoECBQQAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | |||||||||||
89 | Helenium atumnale | Common Sneezeweed | Yellow | 3 - 5' | July - Oct | Sun | Forb | 2 - 3' | Yes | N | M, Ms, Mw, W | Bees, Butterfly | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | Sides, Basin | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c930 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HEAU | https://www.google.com/search?q=Helenium+autumnale&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&sxsrf=ACYBGNRB0gyn6rJUAFtxm4BBez2WYqKkjw:1576165597582&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjD67O0urDmAhUVCM0KHf5WA1IQ_AUoAXoECBIQAw&biw=1600&bih=789 | NEO | |||||||||||
90 | Helenium autumnale | Sneezeweed | Yellow | 3'-6' | Aug - Sep | Sun, Part Shade | Forb | 18" o.c. | Yes | N | Ms, W | Butterfly | Bees Butterflies, Moths | No | No | Clay | No | Nice flowers. Does it do ok in a rain garden? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c930 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HEAU | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=evkKXYHzO424tQX64r-oCA&q=Helenium+autumnale&oq=Helenium+autumnale&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l4j0i5i30j0i30j0i24l3.22303.23963..24874...0.0..0.90.178.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.YhVPXNHzJxA | WC | |||||||||||
91 | Helianthus angustifolius | Swamp Sunflower | Yellow | 5 - 7' | October | Sun | Forb | 4 - 6' | Yes | N | Ms, Mw, W | Bees, Birds, Butterfly | Bees | No | No | Clay | Basin | No | Plants to Try | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HEAN2 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQLdMjgOpWYE0C9NF1sTzQeot07uQ%3A1575903008506&sa=1&ei=IF_uXabFHrCG5wLdmq7ICw&q=Helianthus+angustifolia&oq=Helianthus+angustifolia&gs_l=img.12..0i10i24.10469.10469..11402...0.0..0.117.231.0j2......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67j0j0i24.NC4N-cYUn04&ved=0ahUKEwim1ZaY6KjmAhUww1kKHV2NC7kQ4dUDCAc | NEO | ||||||||||||
92 | Helianthus maximiliani | Maximilian Sunflower | Yellow | 3 - 10' | Aug - Nov | Sun | Forb | 2 - 4' | Yes | N | D,M | Birds, Butterfly | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides, Berm | Edible Roots | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=261947&isprofile=1&gen=Helianthus | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HEMA2 | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNT91NisW8FOPK0MOFv0Iu9f9_P9XA%3A1575925381610&sa=1&ei=hbbuXa3hJKKs_QbNlbCIAg&q=Helianthus+maximiliani&oq=Helianthus+maximiliani&gs_l=img.12..0l3j0i24l7.25987.25987..26956...0.0..0.155.227.1j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39j0i7i30.P50zLfDpCMY&ved=0ahUKEwjtt8DEu6nmAhUiVt8KHc0KDCEQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
93 | Fragaria x 'Lipstick' | Strawberry | Deep rose red | 6-12" | April - Oct | Part Shade, Shade | Forb | 12" | Yes | C | M | Birds | Bees, Flies, Beetles | No | No | No | Edible Fruit | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=245780&isprofile=0& | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=TPkKXYZBwsSzBdasvrAI&q=Fragaria+x+%27Lipstick%27&oq=Fragaria+x+%27Lipstick%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.8286.8286..8933...0.0..0.91.91.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.JFH83pzgX98 | NEO | ||||||||||||||
94 | Hibiscus moscheutos | Rose Mallow | Pink | 4'-6' | Aug - Sept | Sun | Forb | 32" o.c. | No | N | M, Ms, W | Bees, Birds, Butterfly | Insects | Yes | No | No | No | Huge pink flowers, shrub-like | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b492 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HILA6 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=oPkKXbOcKMSwtgWWjrPACQ&q=Hibiscus+moscheutos&oq=Hibiscus+moscheutos&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l9.17688.17688..18502...0.0..0.100.100.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.IGQ58UCyZi4 | WC | ||||||||||||
95 | Gentiana andrewsii | Closed Bottle Gentian | Purple | 1 - 2' | Aug - Oct | Part Shade | Forb | 1 - 1.5' | Yes | N | M | Bees | Bees | No | Yes | Clay | Sides | No | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k320 | https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GEAN | https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS873US873&biw=1600&bih=789&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNR-DnFhV0l9DSGMFLRSwe-mTAsG4Q%3A1575925360951&sa=1&ei=cLbuXdbKMuy8ggf5l6DgDA&q=Gentiana+andrewsii&oq=Gentiana+andrewsii&gs_l=img.12..0j0i5i30j0i24l3.18798.18798..19820...2.0..0.84.219.3......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.......35i39.eiTLXMSGKsM&ved=0ahUKEwjWwsy6u6nmAhVsnuAKHfkLCMwQ4dUDCAc | NEO | |||||||||||
96 | Hypericum kalmianum | Kalm's St. John’s Wort | Yellow | 1'-2' | Jun - Aug | Sun, Part Shade | Shrub | 2' o.c. | Yes | N | Ms, W | Butterfly | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | A nice little spreading shrub. We just have never tried it! Does it do ok in a rain garden situation? | Plants to Try | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279217&isprofile=0& | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HYKA | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=vvkKXdCfCoiItQWr7YzYDA&q=Hypericum+kalmianum&oq=Hypericum+kalmianum&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0l3j0i24l6.8145.8145..8964...0.0..0.183.183.0j1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.SMYM-Bo0NG4 | WC | |||||||||||
97 | Ilex verticillata | Winterberry | White | 4-6' | June - July | Sun | Shrub | 3.5' o.c. | No | N | M, Ms, W | Birds | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | Acidic needs acid soil (not clay!), makes it possible for companion female plant below to bloom and fruit | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d440 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ILVE | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=yPkKXajWCcf4tAW_gbbgBA&q=Ilex+verticillata&oq=Ilex+verticillata&gs_l=img.3..35i39l2j0l8.9294.9294..10772...0.0..0.93.93.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.wJZ16lF9Da8 | WC, NEO | ||||||||||||
98 | Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' | 'Jim Dandy' Winterberry-Male | White | 4-6' | June - July | Sun | Shrub | 3.5' o.c. | No | C | M, Ms, W | Birds | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | Acidic needs acid soil (not clay!), makes it possible for companion female plant below to bloom and fruit | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k650 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=0_kKXfS5MIOGsAXF9YOABw&q=Ilex+verticillata+%27Jim+Dandy%27&oq=Ilex+verticillata+%27Jim+Dandy%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.17884.17884..18770...0.0..0.90.90.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.2iGH-jOe6nk | WC | |||||||||||||
99 | Ilex verticillata 'Nana Red Sprite' | 'Nana Red Sprite' Winterberry-Female | White | 2-3' | June - July | Sun | Shrub | 2.5' o.c. | No | C | M, Ms, W | Birds | Bees | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | Acidic needs acid soil (not clay!), amazing winter berries (needs male above--1 male for every 5 females) | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k660 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=5_kKXf32F9C8tQWu24OQBA&q=Ilex+verticillata+%27Nana+Red+Sprite%27&oq=Ilex+verticillata+%27Nana+Red+Sprite%27&gs_l=img.3..35i39.37274.37274..38409...0.0..0.93.93.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.kXRFTK8T2D0 | WC | |||||||||||||
100 | Iris versicolor | Blue Flag Iris | Blue | 2-3’ | June - July | Sun | Forb | 2 - 2.5' | Yes | N | M, W | Butterfly, Humming Birds, Insects | Insects | Yes | Yes | Clay | No | http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281141 | https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=IRVE2 | https://www.google.com/search?hl=EN&biw=958&bih=959&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=D_oKXZT8C9GisAWf-6JI&q=Iris+versicolor%C2%A0&oq=Iris+versicolor%C2%A0&gs_l=img.3..0l4j0i30j0i8i30j0i30l4.9170.9170..10002...0.0..0.85.85.1......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.y6QKQ2Ew1qQ | NEO |