Missouri Botanical Gardens Plants of Merit Winners

Plants of Merit are plants selected by the Missouri Botanical Gardens for their outstanding qualities and dependable performance for the lower Midwest. We have found these to be outstanding choices, guaranteeing you success in your garden. Plants of Merit Selection Criteria:

Easy to grow and maintain
Not known to be invasive in our area
Resistant or tolerant to diseases and insects
Has outstanding ornamental value
Reasonably available to purchase

Hydrangea Incrediball, Smooth Hydrangea

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Hydrangea Incrediball, Smooth Hydrangea

Huge flowers the size of basketballs on sturdy stems.

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Rudbeckia maxima Cabbage Leaf Coneflower

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Rudbeckia maxima Cabbage Leaf Coneflower

Majestic flowers and powder blue foliage.

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Allium Millenium Ornamental Onion

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Allium Millenium Ornamental Onion

2018 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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Amelanchier arborea, Serviceberry

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Amelanchier arborea, Serviceberry

Award-winning Missouri native tree. Showy multi-seasonal interest.

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Amelanchier Autumn Brilliance, Apple Serviceberry

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Amelanchier Autumn Brilliance, Apple Serviceberry

Showy flowers, berries and foliage.

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Amsonia tabermontana, Blue Star

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Amsonia tabermontana, Blue Star

Award winning native with starry blue flowers.

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Aruncus dioicus Goat’s Beard

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Aruncus dioicus Goat’s Beard

Top Missouri native perennial for shade.

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Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed

Missouri native with clouds of pink blossoms.

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Asclepias syrica, Common Milkweed

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Asclepias syrica, Common Milkweed

Essential host plant for Monarch caterpillars. Mo Bot Garden's Plant of Merit winner.

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Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed

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Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed

#1 best selling Missouri native perennial.

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Aster oblongifolium Aromatic Aster

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Aster oblongifolium Aromatic Aster

Important Missouri native pollinator plant.

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Astilbe Pumila False Spirea

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Astilbe Pumila False Spirea

Makes a fantastic ground cover for shade.

Offered in-house and online.

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Bouteloua Blonde Ambition, Blue Gramma Grass

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Bouteloua Blonde Ambition, Blue Gramma Grass

Showy blonde flowers hold for months on end over wispy foliage.

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Buxus Green Velvet Boxwood

Award winning evergreen shrub. Perfect for foundations and hedges.

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Calamagrostis Karl Forester, Feather Reed Grass

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Calamagrostis Karl Forester, Feather Reed Grass

Early to flower, multi award winning grass.

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Callirhoe involucrata Purple Poppy Mallow

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Callirhoe involucrata Purple Poppy Mallow

2019 Native of the Year.

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Calycanthus floridus, Carolina Allspice

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Calycanthus floridus, Carolina Allspice

Award winning Missouri native shrub with highly scented flowers.

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Canna Striata

Large exotic-looking leaves and bright orange flowers.

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Cladrastis kentukea, Yellowwood

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Cladrastis kentukea, Yellowwood

Missouri native tree with showy flowers and foliage.

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Clematis Rooguchi

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Clematis Rooguchi

The best bell-shaped Clematis available. Blooms nonstop spring to frost.

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Clethra Ruby Spice Crystalina, Summersweet

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Clethra Ruby Spice Crystalina, Summersweet

Award-winning fragrant pink flowers.

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Echinacea Kismit Raspberry Coneflower

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Echinacea Kismit Raspberry Coneflower

One of the very best with magnificent blossoms.

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Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower

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Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower

Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant of Merit Winner.

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Eggplant Patio Baby

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Eggplant Patio Baby

Pretty and petite. Perfect for vegetable gardening in containers.

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Frittillaria meleagris Checkerboard Flower – 15 Bulbs

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Frittillaria meleagris Checkerboard Flower – 15 Bulbs

Add whimsy to the garden with uniquely patterned flowers.

Order now for fall planting.

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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris, Climbing Hydrangea Vine

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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris, Climbing Hydrangea Vine

A gorgeous perennial vine for shade.

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Hydrangea Limelight, Panicle Hydrangea

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Hydrangea Limelight, Panicle Hydrangea

Huge fluffy flowers reliably bloom in abundance every year. Comes in shrub or tree form.

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Hydrangea Ruby Slippers, Oakleaf Hydrangea

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Hydrangea Ruby Slippers, Oakleaf Hydrangea

Showy flowers and foliage.

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Juniperus Taylor, Juniper

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Juniperus Taylor, Juniper

Award winning nativar shrub. Perfect for focal points and living walls.

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Lagerstroemia Acoma, Crapemyrtle

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Lagerstroemia Acoma, Crapemyrtle

Award-winning large white flowers.

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Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower

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Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower

Choice Missouri native perennial.

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Mexican Petunia Purple Showers, Ruellia

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Mexican Petunia Purple Showers, Ruellia

Award winning purple flowers on tall stems.

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Physocarpus opulifolius, Ninebark

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Physocarpus opulifolius, Ninebark

Showy native shrub. Perfect for borders, erosion control and pollinator gardens.

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Rhus Gro Low Fragrant Sumac

Rugged ground cover shrub with beautiful leaves. Perfect for fixing erosion issues.

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Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed

Popular Missouri native grass that smells like popcorn.

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Sunpatiens Compact White

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Sunpatiens Compact White

Large white flowers bloom spring to frost!

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Thalictrum rochebrunianum Meadow Rue

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Thalictrum rochebrunianum Meadow Rue

Top shade perennial highly recommended.

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Thalictrum Splendide Meadow Rue

Tallest shade perennial.

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Thuja Green Giant, Arborvitae

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Thuja Green Giant, Arborvitae

Award-winning, fast growing evergreen. Perfect for living walls.

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Tomato Mighty ‘Mato Big Beef Grafted Tomato

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Tomato Mighty ‘Mato Big Beef Grafted Tomato

200-400% more tomatoes! Best all-around tomato.

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Viburnum Blue Muffin, Arrowwood Viburnum

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Viburnum Blue Muffin, Arrowwood Viburnum

Award-winning showy blue berries follow large white flowers.

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Viburnum prunifolium, Blackhaw Viburnum

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Viburnum prunifolium, Blackhaw Viburnum

Showy flowers, berries and foliage.

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