for Clay Soils

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum biflorum
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is prized for its deep blue berries in late summer and fall, and for the structural interest it adds to the...
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 fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Rudbeckia fulgida
Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida) has deep green foliage and maintains its fine form all season long. Named for its orange-tinged flower petals,...
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...
Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Sweet Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Rudbeckia subtomentosa is tough, beautiful and it conquers clay soils! While other plants fold in the heat of summer, Sweet Black Eyed Susan retains...
Sambucus canadensis*

Common Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis*
Feather-like compound leaves grace this deciduous shrub, providing outstanding nesting cover for songbirds. Clusters of numerous small white flowers...
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...
Silphium perfoliatum*

Cupplant

Silphium perfoliatum*
Ranked #1 by the Birds! Cupplant (Silphium perfoliatum) is the single best species for attracting birds! It provides food, water and cover. The...
Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Silphium terebinthinaceum
With leaves like elephant ears and flowers literally as high as an elephant's eye, Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) is a truly unique plant!...