Nativars
Nativars are bred varieties of our native plants. They exhibit the many of the characteristics that we loves about our natives plants, like their ability to thrive in our soils and unpredictable weather. Nativars have been bred in some way to fit better into the home garden, whether it be for larger flowers, smaller sizes or longer bloom times.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the plants listed here are available in the nursery, subject to availability. Some of these plants may be ordered online for pick up at the nursery.
We do not ship.
Betula – Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch – Little King Dwarf River Birch Tree
Extremely showy peeling bark.
Spigelia marilandica – Ragin Cajun Indian Pink
A superior selection of our Missouri native Indian Pink with multitudes of brilliant orange-red blossoms.
Heliopsis – Bleeding Hearts Oxeye Sunflower
Parents are the Missouri native perennials.
Quercus bicolor – Swamp White Oak Tree
Bring the gift of nature home with this beauty.
Rudbeckia – American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Top award winner, fantastic improvement over older varieties.
Rudbeckia – Rodeo Black-Eyed Susan
A never before seen color and form for a Black Eyed Susan.
Heliopsis – Sunstruck Perennial Sunflower
Striking foliage and flowers.
Amelanchier Autumn Brilliance, Apple Serviceberry
Showy flowers, berries and foliage.
Asclepias incarnata – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed
A beautiful selection of our Missouri native.
Asimina Shenandoah Peterson Pawpaw Tree
Abundant tasty fruit can be up to one pound in weight.
Asimina Susquehanna Peterson Pawpaw Tree
Exceptional Pawpaw tree with large tasty fruit and few seeds.
Cephalanthus Fiber Optics Buttonbush
Dwarf variety of Missouri native. Showy flowers beloved by native wildlife.
Cephalanthus Sugar Shack, Buttonbush
Dwarf variety of Missouri Native. Show flowers beloved by native wildlife.
Hydrangea – Haas’ Halo Smooth Hydrangea
Spectacular 14" blossoms create stunning displays.
Hydrangea Incrediball Blush, Smooth Hydrangea
Huge pink flowers bloom reliably year after year.
Hydrangea Incrediball, Smooth Hydrangea
Huge flowers the size of basketballs on sturdy stems.
Hydrangea Invincibelle Spirit II, Smooth Hydrangea
Bright pink flowers guaranteed to bloom every year.
Hydrangea Pinky Pollen Ring Smooth Hydrangea
Pink flowers create a flutter of activity in the garden!
Ilex Little Goblin Guy, Male Winterberry
Male pollinator for the Female Winterberry. Dwarf version of the beloved Missouri native shrub.
Ilex Little Goblin Red, Female Winterberry
Huge red berries on dwarf nativar shrub.
Ilex Magical Winter Jewel, Female Winterberry
Huge red berries on dwarf nativar shrub which are perfect for cut arrangements.
Ilex v. Berry Poppins, Female Winterberry
Itea Fizzy Mizzy, Sweetspire
Fun nativar with sweetly scented white flower spikes.
Itea Henry’s Garnet Sweetspire
Beautiful scented flowers on a rugged, adaptable shrub.
Polygonatum – Ruby Slippers Solomon’s Seal
Graceful arching stems with dangling white bell flowers.
Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum – Solomon’s Seal
Multiple award winner.
Spigelia marilandica – Little Red Head Indian Pink
Superior selection of our Missouri native Indian Pink with vibrant crimson trumpets.
Viburnum Blue Muffin, Arrowwood Viburnum
Award winner. Showy blue berries follow large white flowers.