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Native Plant Sale
About the sale
We will provide additional space between plants to help ensure
adequate social distancing and staff, volunteers and shoppers
will be required to wear a mask. All indoor facilities (including
June 26, 2021 8 am - 1 pm restrooms) will remain closed. This year, we are limiting pre-
orders to Friends of MEEC members only. If you have questions
about the status of your membership, email info@meec.center.
About our plants
• Our plants are grown in the Mount St. John nursery and
originated from local seed sources unless otherwise noted. We
propagate many more species than are included in this catalog. If
you don’t see a plant you’re looking for, just ask!
• All plants are perennials unless noted as self-seeding annuals or
biennials.
• Nearly every plant in this catalog is a nectar plant for at least
one species of butterfly. Butterfly icons ᑼ indicate host plants,
which feed caterpillars and are crucial to habitat.
What are the codes to the right of plant names?
The letters indicates the probability a plant will be found in a
wetland community. A “+” indicates a higher probability, while a “-”
indicates a lower probability.
• OBL = Obligate Wetland; Occurs almost always (99% probability)
under natural conditions in wetlands.
• FACW = Facultative Wetland; Usually (67%-99% prob.) occurs in
wetlands.
• FAC = Facultative; Likely to occur in wetlands and non-wetlands
(34%-66% probability)
• FACU = Facultative Upland; Usually (67%-99% prob.) occurs in
non-wetlands.
• UPL = Upland; Occurs almost always (99% probability) in non-
wetlands.
The numbers represent Coefficients of Conservatism (CC),
the probability that a plant will occur in a relatively unaltered
Marianist landscape. A CC of 1 is given to plants that demonstrate little
Environmenta fidelity to any remnant natural community, and may be found
Education almost anywhere. A CC of 10 is applied to plants that are almost
Center always restricted to a high-quality remnant.
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FAC, 6
WILDFLOWERS WILD COLUMBINE
Aquilegia canadensis
[OBL], 6
AMERICAN SWEET-FLAG Full sun-full shade, Dry-mesic
Acorus americanus Flowers April-July, 1-2 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Wet A food source for hummingbirds grown for both showy
Flowers May-June, 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread flowers and soft, green foliage. Blooms just as the
Stiff green iris-like foliage has a sweet aroma when woodland sping ephemerals are concluding their season.
crushed. A great addition to a pond edge or rain garden. It Tolerant of a wide range of soil moisture and light
will slowly naturalize by rhizomes and help stablize bank conditions.
soils. OBL, 4
SWAMP MILKWEED
FAC, 4 Asclepias incarnata
SLENDER FOXGLOVE Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Agalinis tenuifolia Flowers July-Sept., 3-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Popular for wet areas, swamp milkweed is favored for its
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 1-2 ft. tall, Under 1 ft. spread pink clusters of crown-shaped flowers. The favored
Annual. Showy delicate flowers ranges from pink to purple milkweed host plant for monarchs and an important nectar
with the short tubular corolla attracting long-tongued bees. source for a wide range of insects.
Tuck this plant in with little bluestem grasses and allow it
to self seed in open, dry soil spaces for a yearly presence. FACU-, 1
COMMON MILKWEED
[FACU], 5 Asclepias syriaca
NODDING PINK ALLIUM Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Allium cernuum Flowers June-Aug., 2-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Stunning clusters of fragrant, pale, purplish-pink flowers
Flowers July-Aug., 1-2 ft. tall, Under 1 ft. spread attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Seed pods add
A pollinator attractor, this plant is topped by rounded, unusual late-fall interest.
nodding clusters of pale pink flowers for late summer
color. Performs well as a border planting and tolerant of
clay soils. [UPL], 4
BUTTERFLY-WEED
FACW, 5 Asclepias tuberosa
CANADA ANEMONE Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Anemone canadensis Flowers June-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Full sun-full shade, Mesic-wet Emerging in late spring, butterfly-weed's bright orange
Flowers May-June, 1-2 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread flowers are worth the wait. Thrives in hot weather and dry,
Large 2" white blooms in late spring and foliage that adds well-drained, sandy soil. Often blooms twice in a year if
interest throughout the seasons. The rhizomatous root seed pods are not formed in the early summer flush.
system makes this a vigorous native plant ground cover.
Growth is tempered in dry shade conditions. [UPL], 4
WHORLED MILKWEED
FACU, 3 Asclepias verticillata
WOODLAND THIMBLEWEED Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Anemone virginiana Flowers July-Sept., 1-2 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Full sun-full shade, Dry-mesic NEW! A fine foliaged milkweed topped with white flowers
Flowers July-Aug., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread in late summer. Pollinators will visit and monarchs will lay
Beautifully-veined dark green foliage creates an excellent eggs on this species too. Shallow rhizomatous colonies do
ground cover for dry, shady spots with low fertility. It well in infertile soil where plant competition is minimal.
features numerous white blossoms on a tall spike and in
the fall cottony seed heads appear.
[FACU-], 6 OBL, 6
BLUE FALSE INDIGO TURTLEHEAD
Baptisia australis Chelone glabra
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers May-June, 1-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A beautiful specimen plant favored for its blue-green Named for stunning bright white flowers shaped like a
foliage, purple-blue pea-like flowers. Showy, decorative, turtle's head late season. Blossoms are arranged in dense
dark seed pods create late season interest. Slow growing spikes at the top of the plant where they are pollinated by
but long-lived. bumblebees. Grows best in moist soil.
FACU, 8 UPL, 4
WHITE FALSE INDIGO PASTURE THISTLE
Baptisia lactea Cirsium discolor
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-July, 2-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Oct., 3-8 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
A terrific specimen plant with spikes of pea-like flowers Biennial or short-lived perennial. A host for the painted
and blue-green leaves that adds character to a garden well lady butterfly. Help bring back our native thistles and be
into the fall. Distinctive seed pods add to the beauty of this rewarded with summer-long pink blooms pollinators
long-lived plant. galore. Distinct leaves are soft white underneath and deer
resistant.
[UPL], 4 FAC, 3
DOWNY WOODMINT BLUE MISTFLOWER
Blephilia ciliata Conoclinium coelestinum
Full sun-part shade, Dry- mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic
Flowers June - July, 1-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Whorls of lavendar flowers and aromatic dense gray green An attractive late season perennial that bees and
foliage makes this plant a good addition for dry shade butterflies can't resist. Its bright blue-violet flower clusters
areas attracting bees and butterflies. A fasting growing have a fine-textured "misty" look. It prefers full sun but
spreading plant can been used as a groundcover. tolerates some shade. Once established it can spread by
rhizomes.
FACU-, 4
HAIRY WOODMINT TALL COREOPSIS FAC, 5
Blephilia hirsuta Coreopsis tripteris
Full sun-full shade, Mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers June-July, 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 3-9 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
White to light purple clustered flowers in tiers along the Also known as tall tickseed, this plant is known for large,
stem and a strong mint fragrance make this a popular showy yellow flower heads and attractive divided foliage.
plant for woodland gardens and edge habitats. A show-stopper for the back of your native landscape.
Goldfinches will feast on the seeds in fall.
FAC, 4
TALL BELLFLOWER TALL LARKSPUR [FACU], 7
Campanulastrum americanum Delphinium exaltatum
Part-full shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July-Aug., 3-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Biennial. A spike-like cluster of showy lavender-blue five- This perennial is perfect for the woodland edge. Spikes of
petaled flowers with a distinctive protruding style adds bluish purple-spurred flowers appear in summer to attract
color in the summer woodland and attracts hummingbirds. hummingbirds and butterflies. Deep grayish green-lobed
Thriving in rich moist open woods where it can self-sow foliage is not favored by deer.
freely.
FAC, 3 FACW, 6
PRAIRIE MIMOSA HOLLOW-STEMMED JOE-PYE WEED
Desmanthus illinoensis Eutrochium fistulosum
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Aug., 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 4-8 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread
Favored for its soft, fern-like foliage and white stamens A large perennial with 10” long whorled leaves on dark red-
which resemble a starburst, this plant is rare in eastern purple stalks adds a dramatic focal point in native
prairies. Curved, wafer-shaped pods add winter interest. landscapes. Large doomed pinkish-purple flower heads
Also called prairie bundle-flower. attract pollinators of all sorts in mid-late summer. Great in
combination with ironweed.
[UPL], 6 FACW, 6
PURPLE CONEFLOWER SPOTTED JOE-PYE WEED
Echinacea purpurea Eutrochium maculatum
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers June-Sept., 3-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 3-6 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
A perennial favored by gardeners, birds and bees. Purple Whorls of coarse, toothed leaves add texture, and grand
flowers add color throughout the growing season, and as umbrels of pink flowers are irresistable to butterflies.
petals drop the cone-shaped seed head adds winter Perfect for rain gardens, stream banks or pond plantings.
interest and a valuable seed source.
FAC, 7 FAC, 5
RATTLESNAKE-MASTER PURPLE JOE-PYE WEED
Eryngium yuccifolium Eutrochium purpureum
Full sun, Dry-mesic Part-full shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers July-Sept., 3-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 4-6 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
An excellent specimen plant with yucca-like leaves and Great for architectural height in your native plant garden.
unusual white flowers that resemble golf balls. Flowers Showy and fragrant purple flower heads attract butterflies,
attract a wide diversity of pollinators. Performs well in a and attractive seed heads persist into winter. Ideal for
variety of soils including clay. woodland edges. Also called Sweet Joe-Pye Weed.
FACW+, 3 FACW, 8
BONESET QUEEN-OF-THE-PRAIRIE
Eupatorium perfoliatum Filipendula rubra
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Sept., 3-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers June - July, 3-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Thrives in moist, sunny conditions. This relative of Joe A truly remarkable plant that lives up to its name and is
Pye Weed is known for leaves that unite around the stem. easy to grow if you have plenty of room. It is topped by
White flower clusters are attractive to birds and butterflies. large plumes of pink flowers, tolerant of clay soils and not
palatable to deer.
[UPL], 4 FACU, 4
FLOWERING SPURGE WILD GERANIUM
Euphorbia corollata Geranium maculatum
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-full shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-Aug., 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers April-May, 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Likened to baby's breath, airy white flowers appear for A woodland spring bloomer with tolerance for full sun. It
weeks during the summer. Tolerant of a wide range of soil forms loose clusters of basal leaves that can be act as
and performs well in poor, droughty soils. Deer avoid the ground cover. Showy pale pink to lilac colored flowers
toxic leaves. attract butterflies and other pollinators.
FACW+, 4 FACU-, 5
HELEN'S FLOWER ROUND-HEADED BUSH-CLOVER
Helenium autumnale Lespedeza capitata
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A fall bloomer with distinctive yellow flowers. Makes a Small white flowers pack the rounded heads at the top of
spectacular color combination in the fall when planted with this drought tolerant plant. The mature dark brown
New England aster. Contrary to its former common name, seedheads add winter interest and food for birds.
sneezeweed, Helen's flower does not cause seasonal
allergies.
[UPL], 7 [UPL], 6
ASHY SUNFLOWER NORTHERN BLAZING-STAR
Helianthus mollis Liatris scariosa
Full sun, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Large butter-yellow flower heads and distinctive clasping Large, showy, button-like purple blooms add interest to the
gray-green leaves covered with fine hair. Best suited for summer landscape. This blazingstar species is tough and
large landscapes where it will form a colonies. adaptable, performing well in drier soils and more shade
than its relatives.
[UPL], 5 FAC+, 7
SMOOTH OXEYE SPIKED BLAZING-STAR
Heliopsis helianthoides Liatris spicata
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun, Mesic-wet
Flowers June - Sept., 4-6 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July-Aug., 2-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Easy-to-grow, this wildflower races to maturity with a long A gardener's favorite, this plant is topped by tall spikes of
bloom period and bright yellow flowers. Grows well in bright, bold purple flowers that bloom from the top down.
almost any soil and self-seeds readily. A host plant for Excellent for attracting butterflies and rare moths. Tolerant
painted ladies and checkerspots. of clay soils.
OBL, 7 FACW+, 5
HALBERD-LEAVED ROSE-MALLOW CARDINAL-FLOWER
Hibiscus laevis Lobelia cardinalis
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Aug., 3-6 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 2-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Striking 4-6 inch pink flowers open during the day and Fire-red flowers that are stunning even at a distance
close at night. Great for larger wet areas and rain gardens. attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Prefers moist soil
Named because the leaves resemble a medieval sword. and light shade but tolerates a wide-range of conditions.
An instantly-recognizable classic native plant.
[UPL], 7 FACW+, 3
FALSE BONESET GREAT BLUE LOBELIA
Kuhnia eupatorioides Lobelia siphilitica
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July - Sept., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Lends interest to sunny locations with cream-colored A showy plant topped by deep blue 1" irregular flowers.
flowers in late summer and early fall. A flowering Great for early fall color in combination with goldenrods.
companion for the flat-topped goldenrod. Visited by an Rabbits and deer tend to leave the lobelia species alone.
array of insects.
OBL, 4 FAC, 2
MONKEY-FLOWER FOXGLOVE BEARD-TONGUE
Mimulus ringens Penstemon digitalis
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, Under 1 ft. spread Flowers June-July, 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Profuse bluish-purple 1" flowers grow in pairs along the A late-spring bloomer, this plant loves clay but thrives in a
stem of this late summer beauty. A great plant for moist variety of soils. White, tubular blooms are numerous and
areas. Blooms for many weeks. long-lasting and favored by bees. Naturalizes well.
UPL, 3 [UPL], 3
WILD BERGAMOT HAIRY BEARD-TONGUE
Monarda fistulosa Penstemon hirsutus
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers July-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers May-June, 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Another favorite of prairie gardeners and herb enthusiasts, Tubular white flowers with purple throats bring early color
this member of the mint family produces dense, rounded to the prairie garden. In late fall foliage turns deep red and
clusters of tube-shaped light purple flowers. Will grow near handsome brown seed heads add winter interest.
black walnut trees and is not palatable to deer.
UPL, 7 [UPL], 2
DOTTED HORSEMINT SWEET EVERLASTING
Monarda punctata Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Full sun-part shade, Dry Full sun, Dry-mesic
Flowers July-Sept., 1-2 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 1-2 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Unusual pale pink bracts surround nectar rich yellow and Biennial that self-seeds easily. Woolly foliage with cream-
purple spotted flowers making this plant an eye-catcher. colored flower heads that resemble pussytoes when
Deer resistant due to aromatic leaves. A short-lived young. The aromatic flowers smell of maple syrup when
perennial for well-drained or sandy sites. crushed and dry well for arrangements.
OBL, 8 [FAC], 5
RIDDELL'S GOLDENROD HAIRY MOUNTAIN-MINT
Oligoneuron riddellii Pycnanthemum verticillatum
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Sept.-Oct., 3-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 2-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
An uncommon, hard to find goldenrod that thrives in sunny Fine hairs give this plant an appearance of frosted foliage
wet areas. This plant produces dense, flat to slightly which aids in deterring deer browse. Excellent ground
rounded clusters of yellow flowers that attracts an cover for light shaded areas. Aromatic.
abundance of pollinators.
UPL, 8 FAC, 4
STIFF GOLDENROD VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN-MINT
Oligoneuron rigidum Pycnanthemum virginianum
Full sun, Dry-mesic Full sun, Mesic
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 3-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July - September, 1-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
An ideal addition to a bird and butterfly garden, this plant is The white flowers cover this plant through the summer and
topped by bright yellow clusters of flowers in late summer. attracts beneficial insects. Stunning in combination with
Gray-green foliage adds interest and is not favored by royal catchfly and little bluestem.
deer.
[UPL], 5 FAC+, 4
GRAY-HEADED CONEFLOWER ROSE-PINK
Ratibida pinnata Sabatia angularis
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Sept., 3-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers June-Aug., 1-2 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. spread
Topped with droopy, bright yellow flower petals set against NEW! Biennial beauty that is worth waiting for every other
black centers, the seed heads are a favorite food source year and will re-seed in open places. Large pink and
for finches in fall. Tolerant of drought and clay soils. yellow showy, fragrant flowers appear in summer attract
long tongued bees and some other insects.
FAC, 6 FAC+, 4
ORANGE CONEFLOWER SOUTHERN WILD SENNA
Rudbeckia fulgida Senna marilandica
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers July - Aug., 3-5 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread
Bright yellow-orange flowers appear all summer. Excellent A great specimen plant that provides interest well into the
in plantings with mountain mints and wild bergamot. A winter with branched clusters of 1" yellow flowers and
hardy plant for clay soils. decorative, persistent seed pods. A host plant for several
migratory sulphur butterflies in Ohio.
FACU-, 1 [UPL], 8
BLACK-EYED SUSAN ROYAL CATCHFLY
Rudbeckia hirta Silene regia
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers June-Aug., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Biennial. Rich yellow flower petals contrast with black A classic prairie plant that you must protect from deer.
centers. Look for the abundant flowers in early summer Topped by bright, showy 1" crimson-red flowers that are
just ahead of the other rudbeckias. Grows in a wide range visited by hummingbirds. A standout in the prairie garden.
of soil conditions where is will self-seed into open areas.
FACW, 6 [UPL], 8
GREEN-HEADED CONEFLOWER COMPASS PLANT
Rudbeckia laciniata Silphium laciniatum
Full sun-part shade, Wet Full sun, Dry-mesic
Flowers July-Oct., 3-9 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 3-9 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread
Favored for both its leaves as well as its bright yellow A slow-growing but long-lived plant topped with large,
flowers with lime green centers. This plant makes a great showy yellow flowers on stalks that can reach 9 foot tall
backdrop to your prairie planting. and tolerant of poor soils. The deeply lobed leaves orient
north-south. A popular food source for birds.
FACU, 5 FACU, 6
THREE-LOBED CONEFLOWER CUP-PLANT
Rudbeckia triloba Silphium perfoliatum
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 3-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 6-8 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread
Biennial or short lived perennial. This clump-forming and Robust tall plants with leaves fused at the stem that can
densely-branched plant self-sows readily and maintains its hold rain water. Bright yellow flowers appear through the
bounteous bright yellow and black flowers well into the fall. summer and the seed are savored by finches in the fall.
Tolerant of drought and not palatable to deer.
UPL, 8 [UPL], 5
PRAIRIE DOCK ELM-LEAVED GOLDENROD
Silphium terebinthinaceum Solidago ulmifolia
Full sun, Dry-mesic Part-full shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-10 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-4 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. spread
Similar to compass plant, with toothed leaves that can NEW! Arching panicles burst of yellow flowers late season
grow to 2 feet. Produces numerous bright yellow flowers full of nectar and pollen attracting bees, wasp, and flies.
on tall stalks. A must-have in a large prairie area. Top of the herbaceous list for a self-seeding alternative to
honeysuckle at the woodland edge. Birds feed on seeds
into the winter.
FACW-, 2 [UPL], 4
STOUT BLUE-EYED-GRASS HEART-LEAVED ASTER
Sisyrinchium angustifolium Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Part-full shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers May-July, 0.5-1 ft. tall, Under 1 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A short-lived perennial with delicate blue flowers with Wildlife feeds on its seeds which develop from dense
bright yellow centers are a favorite of pollinators. Fine clusters of pale blue flowers in the fall. A bird magnet! Also
grass-like foliage forms clumps that work great for borders attracting butterflies and bees while in flower.
especially in moist soils of poor fertility.
FACU, 5 UPL, 6
BLUE-STEMMED GOLDENROD SMOOTH ASTER
Solidago caesia Symphyotrichum laeve
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Sept.-Oct., 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
An unusual, shade-tolerant goldenrod with delicate flower Billowing 1"-wide blue and yellow flower heads appear in
clusters at the base of the leaves along the stem as well loose panicles and feed the bees and butterflies in fall.
as an inflorescence at the top. A strong-stemmed, This tough, adapatable species is tolerant of drought and
beautiful addition to the autumn scene. salt and features lovely, smooth blue-gray leaves.
FACU, 5 FACW-, 2
ZIGZAG GOLDENROD NEW ENGLAND ASTER
Solidago flexicaulis Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Full sun-full shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 1-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Oct., 3-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
A shade-loving goldenrod with bright yellow flowers that A showy late-bloomer topped by clusters of bright purple
cluster along the zig-zag stem, adding splashes of color to flower heads with yellow disks. Plant this in combination
woodland and shade plantings in fall. with goldenrods for fantastic fall color. An excellent nectar
source for monarchs in migration.
[UPL], 2 [UPL], 4
GRAY GOLDENROD SHORT'S ASTER
Solidago nemoralis Symphyotrichum shortii
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Part-full shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers Aug.-Oct., 1-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A compact well-behave goldenrod slowly spreading by Late summer blooms kick-off the spectacular season of
rhizomes whose small size makes it ideal for small prairie asters and goldenrods. This clay-tolerant plant is perfectly
gardens. Unique for its gray-green foliage, it will also suited to dry woodland habitats. Similar to heart-leaved
tolerate very dry conditions and attract pollinators. aster but devoid (or nearly so) of teeth along the leaf edge.
[UPL], 3 [UPL], 3
ARROW-LEAVED ASTER HOARY VERVAIN
Symphyotrichum urophyllum Verbena stricta
Full sun-full shade, Dry-Mesic Full sun, Dry
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-4 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
NEW! An aster powerhouse for insects both in the rich A short-lived perennial with showy purple flower spikes
nectar and pollen resources but also leaves feed a wide bloom from the bottom up and provide color in mid to late
assemblage of insect larvae and adults (moths, leaf summer. Thrives in poor soil and is drought-tolerant.
hoppers, leaf beetles, grasshoppers). Pale purple flowers Attracts butterflies, and provides winter food for cardinals
are late season delights. and juncos.
FACW-, 3 [UPL], 5
AMERICAN GERMANDER HAIRY WINGSTEM
Teucrium canadense Verbesina helianthoides
Full sun-part shade, Mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-Sept., 1.5-3 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Flowers June-July, 3-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A stout, hollow stemmed mint with attractive foliage Also known as ozark flatseed sunflower, covered in bright
spreads by rhizomes. In the summer, narrow upright yellow blooms in late spring and early summer. Foliage is
terminal clusters of white to light lavendar flowers with covered in fine white hairs giving it a fuzzy appearance
purple at the base attract a wide range of nectar and and making it less attractive to deer.
pollen seeking insects.
FACW+, 5 FAC, 2
TALL MEADOW-RUE TALL IRONWEED
Thalictrum pubescens Vernonia gigantea
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers May-June, 3-7 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Sept., 5-8 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread
Soft and airy blue-green foliage of compound divided Stunning magenta flowers that pop in late summer through
leaflets adds height. Frilly clusters of white male flowers fall. Butterflies can't resist this plant and deer don't browse
are borne on separate plants from female flowers. Ideal for on it. Great in combination with native grasses and
a wet meadow, rich woodland edge, or stream and pond coneflowers.
banks.
FACU, 7
OHIO SPIDERWORT FAC, 5 CULVER'S-ROOT
Tradescantia ohiensis Veronicastrum virginicum
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers June-July, 2-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Flowers July-Aug., 3-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Sturdy blue-green stems and thin leaves are topped by A tall and sturdy-stemmed plant with dark green whorls of
gorgeous clusters of blue flowers with striking bright yellow leaves and tall spikes of white flowers. Handsome in
anthers. Flowers open in the morning and on cloudy days, combination with little bluestem and royal catchfly.
and close in hot sun.
FAC, 6
BLUE VERVAIN FACW+, 4 GOLDEN ALEXANDERS
Verbena hastata Zizia aurea
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Aug., 2-5 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Flowers April-June, 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
A biennial or short-lived perennial with spiky clusters of Multiple delicate yellow flower heads, 2-3 inches wide, give
deep blue to wet prairies. Thrives in moist areas with a lacy appearance and attract beneficial insects in late
adequate sun. A great addition to a rain garden. spring. Thrives in moist woods and meadows. A host plant
for the black swallowtail.
FACU, 7
GRASSES & SEDGES WILD RIVER OATS
Chasmanthium latifolium
FAC, 5
BIG BLUESTEM Full sun-full shade, Dry-mesic
Andropogon gerardii Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic This grass has even larger, showier seeds than most
Flowers July-Oct., 4-8 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread natives and makes an excellent addition to dried
The king of the prairie, this grass will thrive in a variety of arrangements. Striking when used along a woodland
soil types. The "turkey-foot" flower head is instantly border and will grow underneath black walnuts.
recognizable, and the leaves and stem turn bronze-red in
late fall for winter interest. [FAC+], 7
AMERICAN BEAK GRASS
Diarrhena americana
[UPL], 8
SIDE-OATS GRAMA GRASS Part-full shade, Mesic
Bouteloua curtipendula Flowers June-July, 1-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic A shade-tolerant woodland grass species of glossy green
Flowers July - Aug., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread broad leaves turns golden for season long interest. The
A smaller, shade-intolerant grass that is perfect for a small drooping spikelets develop tiny beak-shaped fruit that are
home prairie patch, but tolerant of poor soils and black consumed by turkey and other wildlife.
walnuts. Noted for its distinctive seed stalks with tiny
seeds lining one side of the stem. FACU+, 6
CANADA WILD RYE
Elymus canadensis
FACW+, 5
GRAY'S SEDGE Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Carex grayi Flowers July-Aug., 2-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Full sun-full shade, Mesic-wet Handsome nodding seed heads in summer turn to a
Flowers May, 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread golden yellow in fall. Perfect for dry, sunny slope. This
If you're considering sedges, this is a spectacular one! It's drought hardy cool season, clump forming grass is tolerant
green spring flowering head and and brown fall seed head of black walnuts.
looks like a medieval mace. Butterflies feed on the foliage
and songbirds love the seed. UPL, 4
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS
Elymus hystrix
[UPL], 3
ROSE SEDGE Part-full shade, Dry-mesic
Carex rosea Flowers June-July, 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread
Part-full shade, Dry-mesic The whispy bottlebrush-shaped seed heads appear in
Flowers May, 1 ft. tall, Under 1 ft. spread summer and persist through the fall. Excellent plant for
NEW! A fine textured clump sedge of deep green foliage shaded dry areas as a back drop for other woodland
in dry woodlands especially along path light openings. Star- wildflowers.
like seedheads in late spring and are eaten by song birds
and not by deer. Naturalizing groundcover adds winter FACW-, 3
VIRGINIA WILD RYE
interest in a shade garden.
Elymus virginicus
OBL, 1 Part-full shade, Mesic
FOX SEDGE
Carex vulpinoidea Flowers July-Aug., 2-4 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet A cool season clump grass grows well in shade and can
Flowers May-June, 2-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread naturalize and stablize woodland slopes. Light green
Named for its mid-summer seed heads that resemble stems have dark green, narrow, flexible leaves and
foxtails, this sedge features arching, thin, grass-like leaves seedheads similar to canada wild rye making it excellent
that create a fountain effect. Perfect for a pond edge or food and cover for wildlife.
other low, wet area. Salt tolerant.[UPL], 2
PURPLE LOVE GRASS SHRUBS
Eragrostis spectabilis
FACW, 3
Full sun-part shade, Dry FALSE INDIGO
Flowers Sept.-Oct., 1-2 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Amorpha fruticosa
This deer resistant grass grows in dense tufts low to the Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
ground on sandy and poor soil sites. In late summer airy Flowers April-June, 6-10 ft. tall, Up to 12 ft. spread
clouds of soft reddish-purple flowers appear fading to A fragrant purple-flowered shrub of medium height. It
brown that will break away like tumbleweeds. attracts and is host to a number of butterfly species. Its
attractive compound leaves also look great as autumn
FAC, 4 foliage. Great for wet areas, ponds and water gardens.
SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum
FACU+, 6
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic PAWPAW
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 4-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Asimina triloba
This lacy-topped native grass is a great alternative to non- Full sun-full shade, Mesic
native ornamental grasses. Switch grass is often used to Flowers April, 15-30 ft. tall, 15-30 ft. spread
enhance habitat and soil conservation. Not as tall as An understory multi-stemmed woodland species that
Indian grass, but they grow well together and adapt to tolerates full sun conditions. Glossy green foliage appears
various soil conditions. as the maroon flowers fade in spring. Small banana-like
FACU-, 5 fruits are favored by wildlife and humans in the falI.
LITTLE BLUESTEM
Schizachyrium scoparium FACU-, 2
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic BITTERSWEET
Flowers Aug.-Oct., 2-4 ft. tall, 2 ft. spread Celastrus scandens
A clump-forming, classic prairie grass with fine blue-green Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
foliage that turns reddish in the fall. Works well as a Flowers May, Up to 20 ft. tall, 4-6 ft. spread
specimen plant or among a collection of forbs in a Bright orange/red fruit is very popular with wildlife. Differs
naturalistic arrangement. from the more aggressive oriental bittersweet in that the
flowers form at the branch tips. Requires male and female
UPL, 5 plants to set fruit.
INDIAN GRASS
Sorghastrum nutans OBL, 6
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic BUTTONBUSH
Flowers Aug.-Sept., 4-7 ft. tall, 3 ft. spread Cephalanthus occidentalis
Large golden seed heads resemble flames when they Full sun-full shade, Mesic-wet
emerge and as they open make a gorgeous late season Flowers June-Aug., Up to 15 ft. tall, 5-8 ft. spread
display. Fast growing and realiable on any well-drained soil. A large wetland shrub that attracts butterflies to spherical,
white flower clusters. It can form a thicket, or can be
pruned for a more formal look. Drooping seeds add winter
[UPL], 8 interest. It can in corporated at a pond's edge or in rich,
PRAIRIE DROPSEED medium garden soils.
Sporobolus heterolepis
FAC, 3
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic VIRGIN'S-BOWER
Flowers July-Sept., 2-3 ft. tall, 1 ft. spread Clematis virginiana
A low-growing specimen plant with very numerous thin Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
leaves that flow outward from the center like a green Flowers July-Sept., Up to 9 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. spread
fountain. Fanstastic as an edge plant, where it can neatly A showy, semi-woody vine with profuse fragrant white
delineate your native garden. Delicate seed heads add to flowers that develop into plume-like seed heads. Will grow
the fall display. high if supported, or will tumble over the ground. Tolerant
of dry and compacted soils.FACW, 2 FACW-, 5
SILKY DOGWOOD SPICEBUSH
Cornus amomum Lindera benzoin
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet Part-full shade, Mesic
Flowers May-June, Up to 12 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. spread Flowers Mar.-Apr., 6-8 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. spread
NEW! White flower clusters in spring attract many An aromatic, deciduous shrub with profuse yellow flowers
pollinators. Blue fruit ripen in late summer/early fall and red that bloom in spring before leaves emerge. Great as a
winter stems are beautiful while also hosting azure replacement for bush honeysuckle. Host plant for Eastern
butterflies and many moth species. It will naturalize and tiger and spicebush swallowtails.
stablize stream and pond banks.
FACU-, 4 FACW-, 4
AMERICAN HAZELNUT NINEBARK
Corylus americana Physocarpus opulifolius
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers March, Up to 12 ft. tall, 10-15 ft. spread Flowers May-June, Up to 10 ft. tall, 3-6 ft. spread
A beautiful addition to an edible landscape with dense A thicket-forming deciduous shrub with ball-shaped
foliage and stunning fall color. Mature plants produce clusters of white flowers. As flowers fade the seed pods
hazelnuts, a favorite for people and wildlife. Wind turn pink-red and eventually to golden brown. Exfoliating
pollinated, so plant more than one. bark adds winter interest.
FACW, 10 OBL, 5
SHRUBBY CINQUEFOIL SWAMP ROSE
Dasiphora fruticosa Rosa palustris
Full sun, Mesic-wet Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers July-Sept., Up to 4 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. spread Flowers June-July, Up to 6 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. spread
A small, compact deciduous shrub with yellow flowers that A large, upright, branching rose that likes to get its feet
attract butterflies. One of the longest bloom periods of our wet. Grows well along stream or pond banks with ample
native shrubs. Deer resistant and low-maintenance sun. Very fragant flowers and fruit that is a favorite with
preferring moist soils. birds.
FACU, 3 FACU, 4
EASTERN WAHOO CLIMBING PRAIRIE ROSE
Euonymus atropurpureus Rosa setigera
Part shade, Dry-mesic Full sun, Dry-mesic
Flowers June, 12-20 ft. tall, 15-25 ft. spread Flowers June-July, Up to 12 ft. tall, Up to 10 ft.
Smooth, glossy dark green foliage offers contrast to the spread
woodland landscape. Small dark purple flowers mature to Features long arching canes that can fill a large area with
bright pink-red fruits that are a late fall/ early winter bright lush foliage. Strong-scented flowers emerge late in the
delight. rose season. A favorite for butterflies, this rose also
provides a nesting site for birds.
FACU, 3
SHRUBBY ST. JOHN'S-WORT FACW-, 3
Hypericum prolificum COMMON ELDERBERRY
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic Sambucus canadensis
Flowers June-Aug., Up to 4 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. spread Full sun - part shade, Mesic-wet
An attractive specimen shrub with showy masses of ball- Flowers June, 6-12 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. spread
shaped, bright yellow flowers. Dark green leaves and pale A multi-stemmed shrub ideal for moist soils. Large white
orange bark add appeal. Excellent for honeybees and a umbel-shaped blooms cover the shrub in early summer.
host for gray hairstreak caterpillars. The dark purple edible fruits can be used in preserves,
wines and herbal remedies.FACW+, 3
MEADOW-SWEET
Spiraea alba
Land Stewardship at MEEC
Full sun-part shade, Mesic-wet
Flowers June-Aug., 3-6 ft. tall, 3-6 ft. spread MEEC stewards 100 acres at
A native spirea with beautiful white blooms that attract Mount St. John, which includes
butterflies and can be used as cut flowers. The leaves turn the Marianist Nature Preserve,
golden yellow for autumn attractiveness. It requires water, which has been protected by a
so is a natural for boggy areas, water gardens and ponds. conservation easement since
2019. A trail guide is available
FAC, 6
AMERICAN BLADDERNUT at https://meec.udayton.edu.
Staphylea trifolia For directions to the property,
Part-full shade, Dry-mesic select “Visitor information.”
Flowers April-May, Up to 15 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. spread
A thicket-forming shrub with soft, white bell-shaped flowers
The Bro. Don Geiger, SM
in the spring. Ornate Chinese lantern-shaped seed pods
add fall and winter interest. Tolerant of heavy clay, shallow Prairie was planted in 1986 and was our first foray into ecological
rocky soils and drought. restoration. In the past thirty-five years, we’ve developed techniques
to recreate and restore not only eastern tallgrass prairie, but wetlands,
CORALBERRY UPL, 3 oak-hickory-dogwood woodlands and meadows. We share our expertise
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus through a year-round programming schedule, community science
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic initiatives and our land steward volunteer program.
Flowers June-July, 2-5 ft. tall, Up to 6 ft. spread
Attractive purplish red berries add interest to a garden Our volunteers help collect and clean seeds, control invasives, transplant
through the fall and winter months. Spreads by runners to natives into the preserve, prepare for the plant sale and manage our
form thickets. Tolerant of dry and clay soils and seldom labyrinth and earthwork plantings. We offer special trainings for stewards
bothered by deer. in the spring and fall. Volunteering is a great way to meet other native
FACU, 4
plant enthusiasts and learn valuable skills you can put to use on your
BLACK-HAW own property. Service learing opportunities for students can also be
Viburnum prunifolium arranged.
Full sun-part shade, Dry-mesic
Flowers April-May, Up to 15 ft. tall, Up to 10 ft.
spread We offer public and custom programs on
A very dense viburnum noted for its fall colors which range
native plants, rain gardens, ecological
from dark green, burgundy, reddish-orange, yellow or restoration, environmental justice,
purple. Creamy white flowers fill the shrub in late spring. sustainability and spiritual development.
Attractive to wildlife as refuge and a food source. To discuss having one of our staff
members speak to your garden club,
church or other group, contact our office.
The Marianist Environmental Education Center
St. Joseph Hall, Mount St. John
4435 E. Patterson Road • Dayton, OH 45430-1095
937/429-3582 • info@meec.center • http://meec.centerGardening with
Native Plants
A 3-part online series
Marianist Environmental Education Center
Restoring communities of land and people.
This series will provide everything
you need to know to get started May 14, 21 & 28
with native plants. MEEC staff will 11 a.m. - Noon
cover the specialized interactions Register for one, two
Tentative 2021 plant sale opportunities
St. Joseph Hall, Mount St. John
that occur between our garden or all three!
Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midwest Native Plant Conference
Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
plants and the insects that are
Native Plant & Artisan Sale:
Dayton, OH 45430-1095
4435 E. Patterson Road
MEEC Native Plant Sale:
so vital to ecosystem function,
at Mount St. John
what to expect from your native Marianist
plant garden, how to manage Environmental
your landscape to provide year- Education
round habitat, and which plants Center
will perform best in particular
conditions. (937)429-3582
info@meec.center
There is no fee for this series, For map and directions,
but registration is required. For visit https://meec.center
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