PERENNIALS
 Agastache 'Honey Bee Blue' (hummingbird mint)

Heat and drought tolerant plant covered with blue spikes from early summer through fall. Foliage is fragrant, and butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to this plant throughout the season. Makes an excellent backdrop for bold flowers like Rudbeckias and Asclepias, growing to about 24-30" tall. Zone 4
 Agastache rupestris (sunset hyssop)

Fantastic perennial with spicy fragrant foliage and tubular, bicolor blooms that fade from bright orange to cool purple. Heat and drought tolerant, this plant grows to about 24" and blooms all summer. We use it in color bowls with annuals, we llike it so much!. Zone 4
 Amorpha canescens (lead plant)

Prefers dry or well drained site in full sun. Grows to 4' tall with blue flower spikes in July and August. Excellent interplanted in native grasses! Zone 3
 Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbet' (yellow columbine)

Pure yellow selection blooming April through early June. Grows 12-24" in height, and will self seed somewhat in the garden. Zone 3
 Aralia racemosa (American spikenard)

3-5' tall native with crisp green foliage on reddish stems topped in early summer with stately white plumes followed by clusters of black drupes. Roots used in root beer and medicinally. Grows in part to full shade. Zone 5
 Arisaem tryphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)

This woodland native produces unique brown and green flowers in a vase shape amidst the green foliage. Plants grow 2-3' tall in woodland soil. Zone 4
 Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed)

Showy orange flower heads bloom in early summer and continue for a long period on 24-30" plants. Very tough plants tolerate heat and drought in horrible clay soil. Fanstastic interplanted with native grasses, Rudbeckias and other native flowers. Butterflies love it, too. Zone 5
 Asclepias syriaca (butterfly milkweed)

Dusty pink flower clusters bloom in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble a rubber tree plant. Flowers are followed by large, decorative seed pods. Preferred plant of the Monarch butterfly. Grows 3-5' tall in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant. Zone 3
 Atriplex canescens (four-winged salt bush)

Shrubby perennial with silver-gray ferny foliage to 2' in height with inconspicuous flowers that are followed by four-winged seed pods. Drought resistant plants are preferred by wildlife for their salt content. An excellent garden plant that we hope will provide a more long-lived alternative to 'Powis Castle' Artemisia. Zone 3
 Baptisia lacteal (prairie baptisia)

Stately 3-4' native with white flowers in June followed by black pods that make wonderful arrangement subjects. Grows in full sun to light shade and attracts butterflies. Zone 4

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GRASSES

Andropogon gerardii (big blue stem)

5-6' colorful robust native, turns light red after frost. Excellent backdrop for shrubs and perennials. Also excellent interplanted with tall flowering natives. Grows 5-6' tall and 4-5' around. Full sun. Zone 4

Bouteloua curtipendula (sideoats grama)Fine leaf, sod-forming, warm season native with delicate seed heads and graceful foliage. Grows 12-18" tall and wide. Full sun. Zone 4
Chasmanthium latifolium (northern sea oats)3' grass with attractive, nodding seed heads for groups or massing. Excellent for cut arrangements. Spreads, but who cares! Zone 3
Eragrostis trichoides (sand love)Lovely, delicate 3' warm season native bunchgrass with arching seed heads. Adds a fine texured background around flowering perennials. Grows 2-3' tall and around. Full sun. Zone 5

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' (blue switch)

Strongly glaucous blue leaves, strictly upright. Never leans or flops, even in heavy rain. Grows to 5' in bloom in fall, with strong pink tones in inflorescence. Fine specimen with yellow autumn color. Clump spread of 2-3'. Zone 5

Schizachyrium scoparium (little blue stem)

True deep blue foliage and exceptional burgundy red fall color. Tolerates heat and humidity. Perfect 1-2' grass for mass plantings. Full sun. Zone 5

Sorghastrum nutans (Indian grass)

Stalwart, wide leaf, warm season, 4-5' native with golden, plume-like seed heads. Full sun. Zone 3

Sporobolus heterolepsis (prairie dropseed)

2' narrow-leaved, fragrant native grass. Incredibly attractive in bloom and seed. Full sun. Zone 4

SHRUBS 
Aesculus parviflora (bottlebrush buckeye)
Wonderful large growing native understory shrub with dark glossy green foliage of five and seven lobes covered in white upright flower panicles in early summer. A broadly mounding habit, shrubs will also sucker from the ground spreading to 8-15' across and 8-12' tall. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is highly adaptable. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Zone 4
Aesculus pavia (red buckeye)
This woodland native is beautiful in mass under pines and other large shade trees. Dark green foliage has five to seven lobes, and is topped with red flower panicles in April and May. Prefers moisture retentive soils and can grow 15-20' high and wide. Zone 4
 Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow serviceberry)
Occurring naturally in bogs and along stream beds in the east, this large, multi-stemmed shrub works well in drier soils as well. Mature size is variable depending on where it is planted, growing from 6-20' in height with a dome-shaped habit. White flowers are followed by edible fruits. Zone 3-7
 Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' (chokeberry)
Excellent for mass plantings and borders, this shrub blooms in May with white flowers. In fall, bright red berries appear and last well into winter. Fall foliage can rival the scarlet of sumac or buring bush. Likes moist or well-drained soil. Shrubs grow 6-9' tall and 5-8' wide in full sun to part shade. Zone 5-8
 Aronia melancarpa 'Elata' (black chokeberry)
Persistent black fruit and wine-red fall foliage make this a useful landscape shrub. Adaptable to most soils, and happy to grow in sun to partial shade. Lustrous, dark green leaves and white flowers on shrubs that grow 6-10' high and wide. Zone 3-8
 Calycanthus floridus (sweetshrub, Carolina allspice)
Unusual, fragrant brown-burgundy blooms make this shrub a conversation piece! Found in many heirloom gardens, this shrub is adaptable to full sun or part shade in well drained soil. Mature size is 6-10' tall with similar spread. Zone 5-9
 Cephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush)
Native to North America, this shrub grows with a rounded habit in boggy soils and produces showy round white blossoms in late summer. Grows 3-6' tall and around. Zone 5-10
 Hamamelis virginiana (witchhazel)
This native shrub produces fringey yellow flowers in winter, and can be grown as a large shrub or small understory tree. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Grows 12-15' tall and wide. Zone 3-8
 Ilex decidua 'Sparkleberry' (deciduous holly, opposum haw)
Plant with a 'Southern Gentleman' to produce berries on you 'Sparkleberry' females! Excellent dark green foliage of vigorous, dense growth habit. This is a deciduous holly growing 8-10' tall and 6-8' around. Plant in sun or part shade. Zone 5-9
Lindera benzoin (spicebush)
Bruised stems emit a strong, spicy-sweet odor, and bright yellow flowers cover these stems in April. Foliage turns a pleasing yellow in fall. Fruit occurs on female plants. Prefers moist, acid soil in full sun to part shade. This native plant grows 6-12' tall and around. Zone 4-9
 Prunus bessyi (western sandcherry)
This great plains native has grey-green foliage is covered with 1/2" white flowers in April and May. Sweet, purple-black fruit ripens in late summer and provides excellent wildlife food source. Great choice for dry, poor soil where it won't shy in heat either. Grows 4-6' tall and across. Zone 3
Sambucus canadensis (American elderberry)
You see the large white flower clusters along roadways in summer. Medium-sixed purple-black berries follow in August and September, and make wonderful jams, jellies and wine! Prefering moist soils, this shrub can grow in dry sites also but not as vigorously. Plants mature to a height of 6-10' with a spread of 6-8'. Full sun to light shade. Zone 3-9
 Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Lo' (dwarf sumac)
Low-growing sumac with rounded leaves that turn vivid scarlet in fall. Wonderful planted in mass around tall grasses, or alone on sharply sloping banks and along ditches. Excellent wildlife food and shelter. Zone 3-9
 Rhus typhina (staghorn sumac)
Hairy branch ends swell in late winter, resembling the horns of a buck. Lacy, graceful green foliage is speckled with tall, 6-8" burgundy-brown seed shoots throughout summer. Fall foliage is stunning, brilliant, scarlet red. Excellent wildlife food source. Grows 8-15' tall and tends to sucker and spread. Can be kept in check with periodic pulling of baby suckers, or left to naturalize a large area. Zone 3-8
TREES 
Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' (apple serviceberry)
A hybrid of Amelanchier arborea and A. laevis, this ornamental tree has purplish tinged leaves as they emerge and bright red fall color. An excellent choice for focal points or border planting where space is limited. Grows 20-25' high and wide. Native from east coast to Kansas. Zone 5-8
Asimina triloba (pawpaw)
Wonderful large, 6-12" drooping leaves stand out among the cottonwoods, oaks, maples and redbuds along roadsides and woodland edges. This native tree produces purple flowers before the leaf buds open in April and May. They're followed by edible, waxy, irregular-shaped fruit that tastes like bananas. Fruits are greenish-yellow and mature to black, and you have to be quick to beat the wildlife to these unique fruits! Trees grow 15-20 feet, sometimes larger in really perfect sites. This understory tree requires afternoon shade. Native from east coast to Kansas. Zone 5
Betula nigra (river birch)
Most commonly grown as a multi-stem specimen, single trunk forms are also available in limited quantity. Very fast growing, 6' tall trees can grow to triple that size in 5 years given enough water and decent soil. Wonderful cinnamon colored exfoliating bark gives this small tree winter value. We often plant them in groups of three, five or seven for a small forest look, uderplanted with grass or evergreen groundcover to set of trunks. Grows to 25' tall with a spread of 10-15'. Native from east coast to Kansas. Zone 4-8
Carya illinoiensis (pecan)
This massive shade tree is the pecan producer of the industry in the U.S. Lustrous, dark green foliage does not provide much fall color, but the nuts more than make up for this shortcoming. Best growth occurs in moist, well drained soil. It is native from Indiana and Iowa to Texas and Mexico. Grows 70-100' high with a sprad of 40-75'. Zone 5-9
Catalpa speciosa
Medium to fast growing native tree with large, hanging, white flower clusters in summer over giant heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall. Long pods persist into winter, providing visual interest and wildlife food. Highly adaptable to heat, drought and soils. Matures to 45-60' tall with a spread of 30-40' Zone 4-7
Cercis canadensis (eastern redbud)
Small vase-shaped tree with heart-sheaped leaves, this native tree flowers before leafing out in early spring with purplish-pink petals. Grows well between other trees, where it will grow more upright and assymetrical. As a specimen, habit is more rounded to 25' high and across. Native North American tree. Zone 4
Chionanthus virginicus (fringetree)
Native from southern New Jersey to Florida, and west to Texas, this small, ornamental tree is very difficult to propagate. Cold hardy to -30° F, the oval habit varies from large shrub to small tree form. Leaves turn yellow in fall, and white, highly fragrant, 6-8" long flower panicles appear on previous year's growth each spring. Prefers moist, acid, well-drained soils, but is extremely adaptable. Can be planted in full sun, but also makes a lovely understory woodland planting. Grows 12-20' tall and wide, sometimes larger. Zone 4-9
Cladrastis lutea (American yellowwood)
This native tree produces spectacular 12' long fragrant white flower clusters in early summer, and leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Grows 30-50' high and 40-55' around. Zone 4-8
 Cornus alternifolia 'Pagoda' (Pagoda dogwood)
Whether grown as a single-stemmed tree form or a multi-stemmed shrubby form, this dogwood has graceful horizontal layering and white flower clusters in May and June. Purple fruit follows. Partial shade (afternoon is best) makes this plant easier to establish, and the Pagoda seems to us to be easier to grow than Cornus florida. Grows 15-20' tall and wide. Native from New Brunswick through Minnesota and south through Alabama. Zone 3-7
Diospyros virginiana (persimmon)
Though not the most beautiful tree, it does provide dependable toughness and tasty fall fruit! Pyramidal to oval habit with green foliage turning yellow to reddish purple in fall. Fragrant white lily-of-the-valley-like flowers in late spring are followed with 1 1/2" yellowish-red to pale orange berries, which ripen in fall. Adaptable to very dry conditions, trees grow 35-60' tall with a 20-35' spread. Native from Connecticut to Florida, and west to Texas and Kansas.
Franklinia alatamaha
Another rare, hard to find plant that can be grown as a large shrub or small tree form. Originally found in Georgia in the late 18th century, it has virtually disappeared from the wild and now exists only in cultivation. With upright, airy branches and 5-6" long leaves that turn orange and red in fall, the 3" white flowers (resembling mockorange blooms) opening in late summer are an added surprise to this wonderful plant. Prefers moist, well drained, acid soil for best results. Grows 10-20' tall and 6-15' wide. Zone 5-8
Gymnocladus dioica (Kentucky coffeetree)
Wonderful native shade tree that grows 60-75' high with a 40-50' spread. Bluish-green, bipinnate leaves are covered in summer with white flower clusters. Widely adaptable to different soils, city conditions and drought. Native to the eastern half of the US. Zone 4
Halesia carolina (Carolina silverbell)
Ntive to the eastern half of the US, this understory tree grows 30-40' high with a spread of 20-35'. Found along streams and in sheltered coves in its native range, single and multi-trunk specimens make pretty mid-sized trees. White, bell-shaped flowers open in spring. Prefers moist, acid, well-drained soil in sun or shade. Zone 5
Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum)
An excellent ornamental tree with finely shaped leaves, lovely overall symmetrical form and outstanding fall color, this tree is an excellent choice for the landscape. Beware of the seed, encapsulated in spiny balls that fall to the ground each fall. Planted away from traffic areas, it performs well in dry soils as well as moist soils. Prefers low pH. Native to the eastern half of the US and south, then west to Mexico. Zone 5
Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree)
This native has a unique leaf shape. Shortly after leafing out, tulip shaped flowers of yellow, orange and green appear. Golden yellow fall foliage. A moderately fast-growing tree, it is highly adaptable to different soils and conditions. Cone-like fruit is present into winter, providing interest and wildlife food. Grows 60-80' high with a spread of 35-45'. Native to the eastern half of the US. Zone 4
Magnolia virginiana 'Sweet Bay'
Very fragrant, creamy-white flowers in May and June over large, glossy, dark green leaves that resemble a rubber tree plant. Native to the eastern coast of the US and west to Texas, these Magnolias bloom slightly later than saucer magnolias that suffer from late frosts in our area. Trees grow 15-20' high and wide. Zone 5
Nyssa sylvatica (black gum, tupelo)
The earliest to turn in fall, it shimmers yellow, orange and scarlet red in full color. A pyramidal tree that can become more rounded at maturity. Dark grey bark is thickloy ridged, and summer foliage is deep glossy green. Highly adaptable, but prefers moist, acid soils. It can also tolerate poorly drained soils. Grows 30-50' high and 20-30' across. Native from Maine to Florida and west to Texas. Zone 4
Ostrya virginiana (ironwood)
Pyramidal in habit, becoming rounded at maturity with greyish exfoliating bark. Yellow fall color. Excellent tolerance for harsh city conditions, and highly adaptable to soils and light. Grows 25-40' high and 20-40' wide. Zone 4
Oxydendron arboreum (sourwood)
This native tree provides stunning fall color. Can be trained to a tree or shrub growth habit. Fall color is best when planted in full sun. Found in the southeastern US. Zone 5
Platanus occidentalis (sycamore)
Also called London Plane Tree, this grand native has leaves as big as platters, and beautiful exfoliating bark. Prefers moist soils, and grows well in poorly drained sites. Grows 75-100 high with a spread of 60-80' or more. Native to the eastern half of the US. Zone 4
Populus deltoides (cottonwood)
This native tree provides food for wildlife, and is a fast growing shade tree. Leaves that look and sound wonderful in the breeze. An excellent choice for areas with poor drainage. Native cottonwoods are widespread especially along creeks and waterways from Canada south to Texas. Zone 2
Prunus serotina (black cherry)
White flowers along 4-6" long racemes in May are followed by copious amounts of red and black fruit. Black cherry grows abundantly in the wild forests of the northeast, and was used by colonists to make furniture. An excellent native tree with nice ornamental qualities, and useful for wildlife. Zone 3
Quercus bicolor (swamp white oak)
Lustrous dark green leaves turn yellow-brown and sometimes russet-red in fall. An excellent choice for poorly draining sites. Grows 50-60' high and wide. Native from Canada south to Arkansas. Zone 3
Quercus coccinea (scarlet oak)
Brilliant red fall foliage gives this oak it's common name. Highly adaptable, this oak does especally well in moist, well drained acid soils. Grows 60-70' high and 40-50' wide. Native from Maine to Florida and to eastern Kansas. Zone 4
Quercus imbricaria (shingle oak)
Lustrous dark green leaves are not very oak-like in shape, but persist into winter like their cousins. Adaptable to many soil conditions. Grows 50-60' high and wide. Native from Pennslyvania south to Arkansas. Zone 4
Quercus macrocarpa (bur oak)
Very hardy and tremendous in size, this is a stately specimen to use in the landscape. Acorns are large size, and have a fuzzy fringe. Leaves are four to ten inches long. Grows 70-80' high and wide very slowly. Nova Scotia to Texas. Zone 2
Quercus muehlenbergii (chinkapin oak)
This oak has nice yellow to orange-yellow fall foliage. Tolerant of dry limestone soil. Grows 40-50' tall and wide, but will grow larger in more favorable condtions. Native from Vermont to Nabraska, and south to Mexico. Zone 4
Taxodium distichum (bald cypress)
This tree is a deciduous conifer. It's finely textured foliage, stately size and overall adaptability make this a fine focal point for any landscape. Similar looking to dawn redwood (Metasequoia), these trees grow 50-70' high and 20-30' wide. In boggy sites, trees through up woody "knees" to breath, like a snorkel! Will also tolerate drier sites. Native to the eastern half of the US. Zone 4