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Uses
Resistance
Heuchera richardsonii – Alum Root
Missouri native perennial.
Hibiscus – Edge of Night Rose Mallow
Striking jet black foliage and bubblegum pink blossoms on this hardy perennial.
Hibiscus – Summerific Cherry Choco Latte Rose Mallow
Over 9" flowers!
Hibiscus laevis – Halberd Leaved Rose Mallow
Its interesting leaves resemble the 15th-16th century weapon the halberd spear.
Hibiscus moscheutos – Swamp Rose Mallow
Among the largest flowers produced by a native perennial.
Hydrangea – Alice N’ Wonderland Oakleaf Hydrangea
One of the most magnificent flowering shrubs.
Very rare and limited.
Hydrangea – Bobo Panicle Hydrangea
Award-winning tiny shrub with huge white flowers.
Hydrangea – Incrediball Smooth Hydrangea
Huge flowers the size of basketballs on sturdy stems.
Hydrangea – Limelight Panicle Hydrangea
Huge fluffy flowers reliably bloom in abundance every year. Comes in shrub or tree form.
Hydrangea – Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea
Showy flowers, gorgeous foliage and petite shade shrub.
Hydrangea – Pinky Pollen Ring Smooth Hydrangea
Pink flowers create a flutter of activity in the garden!
Hydrangea a. – Incrediball Blush Smooth Hydrangea
Huge pink flowers bloom reliably year after year.
Hydrangea a. – Invincibelle Ruby Smooth Hydrangea
A red version of our native Hydrangea.
Hydrangea arborescens – Smooth Hydrangea
2024 Native Plant Of The Year
Hydrangea Garnetta, Smooth Hydrangea
Bright pink flowers bloom on petite shrubs.
Hydrangea paniculata – Pinky Winky Panicle Hydrangea
One of the most spectacular of all Hydrangeas.
Hydrangea Quick Fire Fab Panicle Hydrangea
Magnificent color-changing flowers last for months and months.
Hydrangea Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
Showy flowers and foliage.
Hydrangea Snowflake Oakleaf Hydrangea
One of the most magnificent flowering shrubs.
Very rare and limited.
Hydrangea Wee White – Smooth Hydrangea
Easy-care miniature shrub. Perfect for landscapes or mixed in perennial gardens.
Hypericum prolificum – Shrubby St. John’s Wort
A popular native shrub with sunny yellow puff balls of blossoms.
Iodanthus pinnatifidus – Purple Rocket
A Missouri and Illinois native that brings color to shady spots.
Kniphofia – Jackpot Red Hot Poker
A sure bet for stunning blossoms.
Kniphofia – Lady Luck Red Hot Poker
With 5.5' flower stalks our largest Red Hot Poker.
Kniphofia – Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker
An explosion of dramatic orange blossoms all summer.
Kniphofia – Rocket’s Red Glare Red Hot Poker
As dramatic as the song with huge hot colored blossoms.
Lamium – Purple Dragon Spotted Deadnettle
Fast spreading ground cover for shade.
Lathyrus latifolius – Pearl Mix Sweet Pea
Old-fashioned favorite to use as a climber or ground cover.
Leucanthemum – Becky Shasta Daisy
Top award winner.
Liatris pycnostachya – Prairie Blazing Star
A favorite of humans and other critters.
Liatris scariosa – Blazing Star
Has the largest flowers of all Missouri native Blazing Stars.
Liatris spicata Blazing Star
Showy Missouri native loved by butterflies.