Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii) is a hardy native perennial valued [...]

Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is a cheerful native annual wildflower [...]

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) is a fast-growing native annual legume [...]

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is a vibrant native wildflower that bursts into bloom in late summer and fall with clusters of purple-pink, daisy-like flowers surrounding bright yellow centers. It grows tall in prairies, meadows, and roadsides, providing an important late-season nectar source for pollinators. Interesting fact: it is a key fall nectar plant for migrating Monarch butterfly populations as they travel south for the winter. 🦋🌸

Lead plant (Amorpha canescens) is a tough prairie shrub recognized by its silvery-gray leaves and tall spikes of tiny purple flowers with bright orange stamens that bloom in early to mid-summer. It thrives in dry prairie soils and develops extremely deep roots that help it survive drought and stabilize the soil.