12th Street

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

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 showy seed heads from August to October.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is planted for its foliage, which turns deep red in the summer.

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is much smaller than the strait species, growing only a few feet tall and wide. The species has showy blue flowers in spring that lead to interesting seed pods.

Late Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum

New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

This perennial has excellent fall interest, featuring bright purple blossoms that densely cover the plant from August to September. It is a great pollinator attractor and thrives in full sun.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is much smaller than the strait species, growing only a few feet tall and wide. The species has showy blue flowers in spring that lead to interesting seed pods.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

This European-Asian hybrid is commonly planted for its convenient size and showy seed heads. Grasses are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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

This perennial has excellent fall interest, featuring bright purple blossoms that densely cover the plant from August to September. It is a great pollinator attractor and thrives in full sun.

Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy pink flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Dwarf Blue False Indigo
Baptisia australis var. minor

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is much smaller than the strait species, growing only a few feet tall and wide. The species has showy blue flowers in spring that lead to interesting seed pods.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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'

This European-Asian hybrid is commonly planted for its convenient size and showy seed heads. Grasses are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

This perennial has excellent fall interest, featuring bright purple blossoms that densely cover the plant from August to September. It is a great pollinator attractor and thrives in full sun.

Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy pink flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is much smaller than the strait species, growing only a few feet tall and wide. The species has showy blue flowers in spring that lead to interesting seed pods.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

This European-Asian hybrid is commonly planted for its convenient size and showy seed heads. Grasses are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

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 showy seed heads from August to October.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is planted for its foliage, which turns deep red in the summer.

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'

This Nebraska native is known for its blonde seed heads. It is a short grass types that tolerates full sun, dry conditions, and performs well in urban conditions.

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

This small Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions and is planted for its unique, single file seed heads. Grasses are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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 perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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 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 perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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 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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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 showy seed heads from August to October.

Eastern Bluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana

Produces pale blue flowers in late spring that attract pollinators, and its foliage turns yellow-gold in the fall. It thrives in urban conditions and prefers full sun to part shade with medium moisture levels.

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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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'

This European-Asian hybrid is commonly planted for its convenient size and showy seed heads. Grasses are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

Threadleaf Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii

This perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

Deciduous shrub that has small pink flowers in the summer that are followed by clumps of vibrant purple berries. Fruits best in full sun.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

Lirope
Liriope muscari

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is planted for its foliage, which turns deep red in the summer.

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'

This cultivar of an eastern US native is compact with an upright form. This species has large, long-lasting spikes of small flowers throughout the summer.

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 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 perennial does well in urban conditions and tolerates clay soils. It has light blue flowers in the spring that attract pollinators and has fine-textured foliage that turns yellow in the fall.

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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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 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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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

This east Asian plant is a spreading ground cover. Has clusters of purple flowers in late summer leading to dark berries in fall and winter.

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

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is much smaller than the strait species, growing only a few feet tall and wide. The species has showy blue flowers in spring that lead to interesting seed pods.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy pink flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

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'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of sun, drought, and poor soil. Milkweed is the only food of monarch caterpillars, and its showy orange flowers attract pollinators throughout the summer.

Raspberry Agastache
Agastache 'Royal Raspberry'

This cultivar is great for urban conditions as it is tolerant of dry, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Its striking pinkish-purple flowers are wonderful for pollinators and last from midsummer to fall.

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

Beardtongue ‘Dark Towers’
Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

The wine red and green leaves complement its light pink flowers, which last from May to June and attract pollinators. This herbaceous perennial prefers full sun and tolerates drought.

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

This medium-size shrub has showy flowers that emerge white and mature to a dark pink hue. Its leaves also have red fall color. It requires moisture and part shade to full sun.

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

This Nebraska native is tolerant of dry, rocky conditions but prefers moist soils. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

This Nebraska native is tolerant of dry, rocky conditions but prefers moist soils. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

This Nebraska native is tolerant of dry, rocky conditions but prefers moist soils. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii

This Nebraska native is tolerant of dry, rocky conditions but prefers moist soils. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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

This native grass is ideal for rain gardens in an urban setting. It grows well in wet soils and in full sun to part shade.

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 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 showy seed heads from August to October.