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Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

This native hybrid has groups of small yellow flowers that attract pollinators through their long summer bloom time. Yarrow does well in drier, well-drained soils and full sun.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Switch Grass 'Cheyenne Sky'
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

Late Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum

New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba

These ancient Chinese trees predate true flowers, relying on wind rather than insects for pollination. They have no major pests and tolerate pollution, making them excellent street trees.

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

Blooming from June to August, this native perennial is wonderful for pollinators. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates both clay and dry soils.

New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Sawtooth Oak
Quercus acutissima

This East Asian tree is identifiable by its narrow, serrated leaves. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

Blooming from June to August, this native perennial is wonderful for pollinators. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates both clay and dry soils.

New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca

Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba

These ancient Chinese trees predate true flowers, relying on wind rather than insects for pollination. They have no major pests and tolerate pollution, making them excellent street trees.

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

This native hybrid has groups of small yellow flowers that attract pollinators through their long summer bloom time. Yarrow does well in drier, well-drained soils and full sun.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Switch Grass 'Cheyenne Sky'
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'

Siberian Iris ‘Ceaser's Brother’
Iris Sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

In August, this iris produces deep purple blossoms, while the blue-green foliage lasts into the fall. It requires little management, tolerates clay soil, and grows best in full sun to part shade.

Blue Grama 'Blonde Ambition'
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Sideoats Grama
Bouteloua curtipendula

Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba

These ancient Chinese trees predate true flowers, relying on wind rather than insects for pollination. They have no major pests and tolerate pollution, making them excellent street trees.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Red Twig Dogwood ‘Artic Fire’
Cornus sericea 'Farrow' ARCTIC FIRE

This cultivar is notable for its compact form. Like the native strait species, this shrub attracts pollinators with its spring blooms, which continue sporadically throughout the summer.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor

This southeast Nebraska native can be identified by its large leaves which are fuzzy on the underside. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Spotted Dead Nettle
Lamium maculatum 'Checkin' PINK CHABLIS

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Eastern Bluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Rose Fushia

Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

Blooming from June to August, this native perennial is wonderful for pollinators. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates both clay and dry soils.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Calamint
Calamintha nepeta

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis

This Nebraska native produces pale green flowers which attract pollinators in their brief summer bloom. The strait species of this tree has large thorns along the trunk and branches.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana

Rose Fushia

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Calamint
Calamintha nepeta

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Switch Grass 'Cheyenne Sky'
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'

Siberian Iris ‘Ceaser's Brother’
Iris Sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

In August, this iris produces deep purple blossoms, while the blue-green foliage lasts into the fall. It requires little management, tolerates clay soil, and grows best in full sun to part shade.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Rose Fushia

Liatris ‘Kobald’
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Siberian Iris ‘Ceaser's Brother’
Iris Sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

In August, this iris produces deep purple blossoms, while the blue-green foliage lasts into the fall. It requires little management, tolerates clay soil, and grows best in full sun to part shade.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This herbaceous perennial has fine textured foliage, light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators, and gold fall color. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates clay soils.

Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor

This southeast Nebraska native can be identified by its large leaves which are fuzzy on the underside. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Rose Fushia

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Red Twig Dogwood ‘Artic Fire’
Cornus sericea 'Farrow' ARCTIC FIRE

This cultivar is notable for its compact form. Like the native strait species, this shrub attracts pollinators with its spring blooms, which continue sporadically throughout the summer.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica

This Nebraska native is not recommended for planting due to the introduction of emerald ash borer. Ash are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Red Twig Dogwood ‘Artic Fire’
Cornus sericea 'Farrow' ARCTIC FIRE

This cultivar is notable for its compact form. Like the native strait species, this shrub attracts pollinators with its spring blooms, which continue sporadically throughout the summer.

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Rose 'Pink Pavement'
Rosa x rugosa 'Pink Pavement'

Rose Fushia

Kentucky Coffee Tree
Gymnocladus dioicus

The pale green flowers of this midwest native attract pollinators in their brief early summer bloom. This is a tough tree, tolerating many of the harsh conditions of cities.

Garden Rose
Rosa rubiginosa

Rose Fushia

Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba

These ancient Chinese trees predate true flowers, relying on wind rather than insects for pollination. They have no major pests and tolerate pollution, making them excellent street trees.

Rose 'Pink Pavement'
Rosa x rugosa 'Pink Pavement'

Garden Rose
Rosa rubiginosa

Rose Fushia

Lirope
Liriope muscari

White Ash
Fraxinus americana

This Nebraska native is not recommended for planting due to the introduction of emerald ash borer. Ash are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba

These ancient Chinese trees predate true flowers, relying on wind rather than insects for pollination. They have no major pests and tolerate pollution, making them excellent street trees.

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

Hosta 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Shingle Oak
Quercus imbricaria

This Midwest native can be differentiated from other oaks by its lobeless leaves. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Garden Rose
Rosa rubiginosa

Rose Fushia

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Garden Rose
Rosa rubiginosa

Rose Fushia

Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

This native hybrid has groups of small yellow flowers that attract pollinators through their long summer bloom time. Yarrow does well in drier, well-drained soils and full sun.

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra

This large Nebraska native is tough and often long lived. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

Japanese Tree Lilac 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

A mid size ornamental tree planted for its large panicles of flowers. It is known to be somewhat tougher than crabapple, but is prone to branch tear out with age.

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Russian Sage 'Little Spire'
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Russian Sage 'Little Spire'
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'

Catmint ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

This herbaceous perennial is very tolerant of dry soil, full sun, and urban conditions. Its lavender-blue flowers from May to September are pollinator magnets.

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Rose Fushia

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Callery Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'

This Asian tree is invasive in multiple states and planting is highly discouraged. It blooms early in spring, covering itself in white, foul-smelling flowers.

Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium

This prominent Nebraska native is wind pollinated like all grasses. It is very heat and drought tolerant and does well in most spots where it can get full sun.

Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

Hosta 'Fire and Ice'
Hosta 'Fire and Ice'

Beardtongue ‘Dark Towers’
Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Ruby Slippers’
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

Callery Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'

This Asian tree is invasive in multiple states and planting is highly discouraged. It blooms early in spring, covering itself in white, foul-smelling flowers.

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

This native hybrid has groups of small yellow flowers that attract pollinators through their long summer bloom time. Yarrow does well in drier, well-drained soils and full sun.

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

Tolerating a range of soil types and thriving in full sun, this native grass is well suited for urban Midwest environments. Prairie drop seed has a fine texture and showy seed heads from August to October.