Annual Prairie Plant Sale 2014

Amorpha canescensAmorpha canescensLeadplantLeadplant

Family: PapilionaceaeCategory:ShrubsHeight:24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Sun Exposure:Full SunBloom Color:Medium Blue-PurpleBloom Time:Late Summer/Early FallFoliage:DeciduousOther details:Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Anemone cylindricaAnemone cylindricaThimbleweedThimbleweed

Family: Ranunculaceae Category:PerennialsHeight:12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing:9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Sun Exposure:Full SunSun to Partial ShadeDanger:poisonous if ingestedmay cause skin irritationBloom Color:Pale GreenBloom Time:Late Spring/Early SummerMid SummerOther details:Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Aquilegia CanadensisAquilegia CanadensisColumbineColumbine

Family: Ranunculaceae Category:PerennialsHeight:12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Sun Exposure:Full Sun to Partial ShadeDanger:Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color:Red/Pale YellowBloom Time:Late Spring/Early SummerOther details:Water regularly; do not overwaterSelf-sows freely

Asclepias incarnata Asclepias incarnata Marsh MilkweedMarsh Milkweed

Common Name: swamp milkweedZone: 3 to 6Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: AsclepiadaceaeNative Range: Northeastern and southeastern United StatesHeight: 4 to 5 feetSpread: 2 to 3 feetBloom Time: July - August   Bloom DataBloom Color: White, pink, mauveSun: Full sunWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: Low

Asclepias tuberosaAsclepias tuberosaButterfly WeedButterfly Weed

Common Name: pleurisy rootZone: 3 to 9 Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: AsclepiadaceaeHeight: 1 to 2.5 feetSpread: 1 to 1.5 feetBloom Time: June - August   Bloom Color: Yellow/orangeSun: Full sunWater: Dry to mediumMaintenance: Low

Aster azureusAster azureusSky-blue AsterSky-blue Aster

Family: AsteraceaeSun Exposure:Full SunBloom Color:Light BlueBloom Time:Late Summer/Early FallMid FallFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsDrought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Aster novae-angliaeAster novae-angliaeNew England AsterNew England Aster

Family: AsteraceaeHeight:4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing:24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Sun Exposure:Full Sun to Partial ShadeBloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Late Summer/Early FallMid FallFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Aster oblongifoliusAster oblongifoliusAromatic AsterAromatic Aster

Family: AsteraceaeHeight:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Sun Exposure:Full SunBloom Color: Blue-VioletBloom Time: Late Summer/Early FallFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsDrought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterThis plant is resistant to deer

Aster sericeusAster sericeusSilky AsterSilky Aster

Family: Asteraceae Height:12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Sun Exposure:Full Sun to Light ShadeBloom Color:PurpleBloom Time:Mid FallFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Cassia marilandicaCassia marilandicaWild SennaWild Senna

Family: Caesalpiniaceae Height:4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial ShadeBloom Color:YellowBloom Time: Mid/Late Summer

Other details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Celastrus scandensCelastrus scandensBittersweetBittersweet

Family: CelastraceaeCategory:Vines and ClimbersHeight:20-30 ft. (6-9 m)Spacing:4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Sun Exposure:Sun to Partial ShadeDanger:All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color:Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)Bloom Time: Mid/Late SummerFoliage: DeciduousChartreuse/YellowOther details:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Dodecatheon meadiaDodecatheon meadiaShooting StarShooting Star

Common Name: shooting starZone: 4 to 8Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: PrimulaceaeNative Range: Eastern and central United StatesHeight: 0.75 to 1.5 feetSpread: 0.75 to 1 footBloom Time: May   Bloom DataBloom Color: White, pink, purpleSun: Part shade to full shadeWater: MediumMaintenance: Medium

Echinacea pallidaEchinacea pallidaPale Purple ConeflowerPale Purple Coneflower

Zone: 3 to 10 Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: AsteraceaeNative Range: Eastern United StatesHeight: 2 to 3 feetSpread: 1 to 1.5 feetBloom Time: June - July  

Bloom Color: Pale purpleSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Dry to mediumMaintenance: Low

Euphorbia corollataEuphorbia corollataFlowering SpurgeFlowering Spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae Category: Herbs, PerennialsHeight:24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Sun Exposure: Full to Partial ShadeDanger:All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color:White/Near WhiteBloom Time:Mid/Late SummerOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsDrought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Gentiana flavidaGentiana flavidaYellow GentianYellow Gentian

Common Name: yellow gentianPlant Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: GentianaceaeHeight: 1-2 feetBloom Time: late summer Bloom DataBloom Color: cream whiteSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: Low

Hibiscus laevisHibiscus laevisMarsh MallowMarsh Mallow

Family: Malvaceae Spacing:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Sun Exposure:Sun to Partial ShadeBloom Color: Pink, Rose/Mauve, White/Near WhiteBloom Time:Mid SummerFoliage:Deciduous/VeinedOther details:Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Liatris pycnostachyaLiatris pycnostachyaBlazing StarBlazing Star

Family: Asteraceae Height:4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing:15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Sun Exposure: Full SunBloom Color:Violet/LavenderBloom Time:Mid/Late SummerFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Parthenium integrifoliumParthenium integrifoliumPrairie-quininePrairie-quinine

Zone: 4 to 8 Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: AsteraceaeNative Range: Eastern United States to Wisconsin and ArkansasHeight: 2 to 4 feetSpread: 1 to 2 feetBloom Time: May - August   Bloom Color: WhiteSun: Full sunWater: Dry to mediumMaintenance: Low

Penstemon grandiflorusPenstemon grandiflorusGiant Beard-tongueGiant Beard-tongue

Family: PlantaginaceaeHeight: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Sun Exposure: Full SunBloom Color:Violet/LavenderBloom Time:Late Spring/Early SummerFoliage:HerbaceousOther details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Silene stellataSilene stellataStarry CampionStarry Campion

Family: CaryophyllaceaeHeight:24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial ShadeBloom Color: White/Near WhiteBloom Time: Mid/Late SummerEarly/Mid FallFoliage:HerbaceousSmooth-TexturedOther details:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Silene regiaSilene regiaRoyal CatchflyRoyal Catchfly

Zone: 5 to 8 Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: CaryophyllaceaeNative Range: Central and southern United StatesHeight: 3 to 4 feetSpread: 1.5 to 2 feetBloom Time: July - August   Bloom Color: ScarletSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Dry to mediumMaintenance: Medium

Sporobolus heterolepisSporobolus heterolepisPrairie DropseedPrairie Dropseed

Family: PoaceaeHeight: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Sun Exposure: Full SunBloom Color: Pale PinkBloom Time: Late Summer/Early FallOther details:Flowers are fragrantDrought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterFlowers are good for drying and preserving

Tradescantia ohiensisTradescantia ohiensisSpiderwort, WidowSpiderwort, Widow’’s Tearss Tears

Common Name: Ohio spiderwortZone: 4 to 9Plant Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: CommelinaceaeNative Range: United StatesHeight: 2 to 3 feetSpread: 1.5 to 2.5 feetBloom Time: May - July   Bloom Color: blue to rose blueSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Dry to mediumMaintenance: Medium