Baby Blue-Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) is a hardy annual that produces masses of delicate, cup-shaped, sky-blue flowers with cheerful white centers. These seeds produce attractive, neat, plants with bright green mounds of tufted foliage. They are an excellent addition to any flower be, borders, or planted alojng walks or in wildflower meadows.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a sturdy, upright growing plant that produces a warm-toned daisy-like flowers all summer through to fall. Black-Eyed Susan’s long and strong stems make them an excellent cut-flower. You can combine them with other sun loving flowers in the mid to back section of your garden, or use them in more out-of-the-way areas or in sites with poor soils.
Blue Flax (Linum lewisii) is light blue , cup shaped flowers smother this durable perennial. Flowering peaks during early and mid-summer, with scattered blooms through early fall. Plants grow 18″ to 30″ (46-76 cm.) tall in a spreading, arching shape with a delicate, airy effect from the lacy gray foliage. Blend with wildflowers, in grassy areas, on dry slopes or other areas of poor soil.
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the worlds most popular wild flower as well the state flower of California. Plants grow well in a variety of climatic conditions and soil types. This tender perennial stands 12-18″/30-46 cm. tall, bearing brilliant orange 2-3″/5-8 cm. flowers with satiny petals and finely cut gray-green foliage. The profusely blooming plants are easy-to-grow and often re-seed themselves.
The Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows between 2-4 feet tall. It is commonly found in wet places, stream banks, and swamps. Plant in a moist outdoor spot with full sun or very light shade. Space the plants 8 to 12 inches apart. Add plenty of peat moss when planting and mulch well to keep the soil cool and moist.
Cardinal flower will take two years to bloom, forming a large rosette the first year.
Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) is a spectacular, beautiful and easy-to-grow flower. Plants bear large 2 1/2″ /7 cm. blossoms of yellow and red on slender stems 8-24″/20-61 cm. tall. Plant in areas with poor drainage.
Select a sunny location for the Clasping Coneflower and plant in moist soil during early spring (recommended in mild climates).
Illinois bundleflower is a nutritious plant and is readily eaten by all classes of livestock, deer and pronghorn antelope. It decreases under heavy grazing and is an important range condition indicator. Its seeds are readily consumed by birds and rodents. It is considered one of the most important native prairie legumes. It is frequently used in range revegetation projects. Illinois bundleflower was a minor medical plant for Native Americans.
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), the Oklahoma State Wildflower, is spectacularly beautiful and easy-to-grow. Plants bear large 2 1/2-4″/7-10 cm. blossoms in varying shades of yellow and red on slender stems 8-2″‘/20-61 cm. tall. Plants are drought and heat-resistant, making them an excellent source for beautiful cut flowers throughout the summer.
Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) is one of the most loved wildflowers. Plants bear red-orange leaf-like flowers and are spectacularly beautiful and easy-to-grow. Adopted to well drained areas in full sun.
Select sunny location and plant in well drained soil during fall or early spring. For best results, loosen soil with a rake or hoe.
Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is one of the most exciting and rewarding of all flowers.
This easy-to-grow perennial with lance-shaped leaves, bears strikingly handsome 2-2 1/2″ bright yellow flowers on long, 1-3″ stems. Plants are adaptable, and will grow in dry fields and hillsides as well as under wet conditions. Plants bloom abundantly throughout the summer and provide excellent cut flowers.
Lead Plant (Amorpha canescens) is a native perennial that grows between 1-3′ tall. It often has several stems growing from the base which may be simple or branched. Lead Plant is well adapted to grow in full sunlight on prairies and open woodlands. While it is capable of growing in a variety of soils it has a preference for soils with an average to dry moisture content.
Lemon Mint (monaeda citriodora) is a long lived annual that produces beautiful, longlasting, and very large 2-3″ purple flowers on long 2-3″ stems. Plants are drought-resistant, preferring dry soil, but tolerating moist. Mass plantings provide spectacular beauty year after year. Dried Lemon Mint flowers has a beautiful citrus aroma, and hummingbirds and butterflies love this flower.
Select a sunny location for Lemon Mint and plant in well drained soil during early spring or fall (recommended in mild climates).
Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilianii) is considered as one of the most beautiful fall blooming wildflowers. This perennial wildflower produces brilliant yellow blossoms on stiff stems reaching 4-6′. Attracts butterflies and migrating monarchs.
Select sunny location and plant in well drained soil during early spring or fall (recommended in mild climates). For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe.
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) is one of the most loved wildflowers. Grows well throughout much of the continent under a variety of conditions. The neat, magnificently brilliant red-and-gold 2-4″ flowers are borne on stiff 1-3″ stems. Plants are easy-to-grow and very hardy.
Select sunny location and plant in well drained soil during early spring or fall (recommended in mild climates). For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe.
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) is one of the most loved wildflowers. Grows well throughout much of the continent under a variety of conditions. The neat, magnificently brilliant yellow 2-4″ flowers are borne on stiff 1-3″ stems. Plants are easy-to-grow and very hardy.
Select sunny location and plant in well drained soil during early spring or fall (recommended in mild climates).
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Angustifolia) is a long lived perennial that produces beautiful, longlasting and large 3 to 4 ” white purple flowers with bronze, dome shaped centers an long 2 to 3′ stems. Purple coneflower is drought resistant and prefers dry soil although it will tolerate moist. Mass plantings provide spectacular beauty year after year.
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