for Dry, Sandy & Rocky Soils

Ratibida pinnata

Yellow Coneflower

Ratibida pinnata
Yellow Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) grows in almost any soil! This striking prairie flower produces a cornucopia of bright yellow flowers in the...
Rosa setigera*

Climbing Prairie Rose

Rosa setigera*
Climbing Prairie Rose has fragrant deep pink flowers 2 inches in diameter. Clustered blooms arrive in early to mid-summer, fading to white in late...
Rudbeckia hirta

Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a hallmark of prairies and meadows with an extravagant floral display! A biennial, it is easy to grow from...
Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Ruellia humilis
Wild Petunia's claim to fame is its lovely violet flower trumpets, a hummingbird favorite! Seldom growing more than a foot tall, this rare plant is...
Salvia azurea

Blue Sage

Salvia azurea
The bright blue flowers of Blue Sage bloom for an extended period in late summer. Native to southern and western prairie states, it makes its home in...
Silene virginica

Fire Pink

Silene virginica
Fire Pink, Silene virginica, is a real woodland standout! The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a month or longer. Native to rich...
Silphium laciniatum

Compassplant

Silphium laciniatum
Silphium laciniatum has thick, deeply divided leaves which often orient themselves in a north-south direction, hence the name Compassplant. Slow...
Sisyrinchium campestre

Prairie Blue Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium campestre
Prairie Blue Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium campestre , is a grass-like member of the Iris family. Perfect for rock gardens, dry sandy soils, and any...
Smilacina stellata

Starry Solomon's Plume

Smilacina stellata
Starry Solomon's Plume or Smilacina stellata, is a tough plant that thrives in dry, sandy soil in the shade, where few other plants can survive. One...
Solidago flexicaulis

Zigzag Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis
Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), notable for its brilliant yellow flowers, is a shade-loving Goldenrod with attractive, finely-serrated oval...