Indiana native wildflowers

Underused perennial, tough and adaptable plant, densely groundcovering soil and suppressing weeds. Cultivar of native wildflower, ornamental for the whole growing season, with amazing burgundy-red...

Showy native perennial sunflower, with spreading growth, high ecological value. Ideal for half shade garden, woodland edge and for naturalization. This sunflower will reach usually 4-5' of height (in...

Attractive native woodland grass for half shade or shade, spreading and partially ground covering. Usually 2' tall x 2-3' wide, slowly spreading. Nice shiny, erect blades that arch nicely. This grass...

Wild form of Echinacea purpurea for the maximum wildlife support. It tolerates more shade than the cultivars, but also usually requires a bit more moisture. So you can use its advantage and plant in...

Low groundcovering and easy to grow perennial for edges. Height of 6-10" x 12" width and slowly spreading. Semi-evergreen fragrant leaves (spicy orange), magenta-pink flowers (the color is difficult...

Excellent late and long flowering perennial, true pollinator, butterfly and Monarch magnet. Vigorous and fast growing perennial, upright growth, non-flopping and clump forming plant (doesn't spread),...

Drought tolerant, late flowering wildflower with ground covering character, that flowers when most of woodland plants are finished blooming.  Usually reaches 1.5-2' of height and width (sometimes up...

Coreopsis major, also known as Greater Tickseed or Whorled-leaf Coreopsis, is a tough native perennial grown for its bright yellow flowers, long bloom season, and excell

Showy milkweed that is more suitable for garden conditions, because it doesn't spread that aggressively (reminds of aggressive A. syriaca - Common Milkweed). Usually 3' tall x 1-1.5' wide clumps...

Robust native perennial and great pollinator plant. Grows up to 6' in rich, moist soils, but in average or drier soil will reach 3-4' of height and 2' of width. Smaller flowers are pale purple, but...

Kashmir Sage is smaller perennial for sunny garden with drained or dry soil. 2' tall x 1.5' wide clump, felty green leaves with grayish backside, clusters of mauve-pink flowers in June and July.

Sand love grass is similar to common Purple Love Grass (Eragrostis spectabilis), but is more robust and taller. Up to 4' tall (usually about 3') x 2-3" wide clumps of fine leaves, purple tinted...

Another Rudbeckia? Yes, and a very good one! Even though they may look similar to you, they offer different qualities that may suit your garden better than others.  - Var. fulgida is long flowering...

Trouble free and no maintenance perennial for sunny or half-shade garden. One of the amsonias with the richest floral display and winners of Amsonia trials at Chicago Botanical G

Tough grass for any situation - sun, half shade, shade, and any soil from dry to moist. And also great solution for dry shade! For sun location needs more moisture. The ideal conditions are moist,...

Robust native wildflower and long-lived perennial with large ornamental leaves, great for birds and pollinators. Flowering stems can reach 9', while the deeply cut leaves stay at the base clump about...

Robust fern that can reach royal size of 6' of height and 3' wide. Award of Garden Merit by Royal Horticultural Society (UK, 1993). The size depends on the soil and moisture, in average moist soil it...

Ground covering perennial, with long flowering season, drought, heat and humidity tolerant, zone 5 hardiness - North Indiana genotype. Bright rosy-pink flowers and flower clusters with very dark...