All Beds

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.

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.

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.

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.

St. John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst‘

This cultivar of the central and south US plant is planted for its more compact form and larger early summer flowers.

Switch Grass ‘Northwind’
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

Is a cultivar of a native species that gets 4 to 5 feet tall with showy seed heads. The leaves are an olive-green to blue-green and turn 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.

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.

Tall Fescue

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Shantung Maple
Acer truncatum

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.

Tall Fescue

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.

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.

Tall Fescue

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Black Cherry
Prunus serotina

Black Oak
Quercus velutina

Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis

Bottlebrush Buckeye ‘Rogers’
Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers'

Bloom can be 30 inches long.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

Crabapple 'Spring Snow'
Malus 'Spring Snow'

No fruit, blooms white

Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila

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.

Black Chokeberry LOW SCAPE MOUND
Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165' LOW SCAPE MOUND

Growing 1 to 2 feet tall, this black chokeberry can be used as a ground cover. It has white blossoms in May, black berries by fall, and gorgeous autumn leaf color.

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.

Whitewood Aster
Eurybia divaricata

This herbaceous perennial prefers shade and tolerates dry soils. Its small white flowers in the late summer are great for attracting pollinators.

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.

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY

This non-native cultivar blooms from mid summer into fall, attracting a substantial amount of pollinators. Sedum is well suited for hot, dry conditions and sandy soil.

Elm-Leaved Goldenrod
Solidago ulmifolia

This spreading Nebraska native prefers part shade and medium moisture but can tolerate full sun and some dry soils. Produces spikes of yellow flowers in the late summer 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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

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.

Black Chokeberry ‘Autumn Magic’
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

This deciduous shrub gets around 3 to 6 feet tall and is tolerant of wet conditions. It has fantastic purple and red fall color, black berries, and showy white flowers in May. Plant in full sun for maximum fruit production.

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.

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.

Woodland Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleblue'

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.

Whitewood Aster
Eurybia divaricata

This herbaceous perennial prefers shade and tolerates dry soils. Its small white flowers in the late summer are great for attracting 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.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Blue Rush
Juncus inflexus

This perennial prefers wet conditions and full sun. It has small reddish-brown flowers and can spread by creeping rhizomes once established.

Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens

This deciduous shrub prefers part shade and medium moisture with well-drained soil. Smooth hydrangeas are known for its showy flowers typically lasting from June to September.

- Spirea

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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Black Chokeberry LOW SCAPE MOUND
Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165' LOW SCAPE MOUND

Growing 1 to 2 feet tall, this black chokeberry can be used as a ground cover. It has white blossoms in May, black berries by fall, and gorgeous autumn leaf color.

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.

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.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY

This non-native cultivar blooms from mid summer into fall, attracting a substantial amount of pollinators. Sedum is well suited for hot, dry conditions and sandy soil.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Black-Eyed Susan ‘Goldsturm’
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

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.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Black Chokeberry ‘Autumn Magic’
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

This deciduous shrub gets around 3 to 6 feet tall and is tolerant of wet conditions. It has fantastic purple and red fall color, black berries, and showy white flowers in May. Plant in full sun for maximum fruit production.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

Boxwood 'Green Velvet'
Buxus 'Green Velvet'

This hybrid is less hardy than is often expected, commonly requiring replacements. Boxwood are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

Spike Speedwell ‘Pink Potion’
Veronica ‘Pink Potion’

Woodland Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleblue'

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

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.

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.

Black Chokeberry ‘Autumn Magic’
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'

This deciduous shrub gets around 3 to 6 feet tall and is tolerant of wet conditions. It has fantastic purple and red fall color, black berries, and showy white flowers in May. Plant in full sun for maximum fruit production.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms 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.

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.

Amur Maple
Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala

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.

Woodland Sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleblue'

- Field Elm

Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa

Yellow Iris
Iris pseudacorus

Garden Mum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium

This herbaceous perennial is known for its fall flowers, which attract a variety of pollinators. Garden mums have a mounded shape with dense foliage, and they prefer full sun and well-draining soils.

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY

This non-native cultivar blooms from mid summer into fall, attracting a substantial amount of pollinators. Sedum is well suited for hot, dry conditions and sandy soil.

Light Pink Rose

Yellow Iris
Iris pseudacorus

Easter Lily ‘Stargazer’
Lilium ’Stargazer’

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.

Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

This Nebraska native is tough and fast growing, which has led to it being a common street tree. Hackberry is wind pollinated, meaning it does not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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

Tiger Lily
Lilium lancifolium

Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for 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.

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.

Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

This Nebraska native is tough and fast growing, which has led to it being a common street tree. Hackberry is wind pollinated, meaning it does not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Light Pink Rose

Spike Speedwell ‘Pink Potion’
Veronica ‘Pink Potion’

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Redbud 'Flame Thrower'
Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

This cultivar of eastern redbud is notable for its multicolored foliage throughout the growing season. Like the native strait species, it attracts pollinators when it blooms in early spring.

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.

Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis

This Nebraska native is tough and fast growing, which has led to it being a common street tree. Hackberry is wind pollinated, meaning it does not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

Light Pink Rose

Bearded Iris
Iris x germanica

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

This US native produces large showy flowers in its canopy that attract pollinators. These trees get extremely tall in their native range.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

Light Pink Rose

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.

Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

Light Pink Rose

Bearded Iris
Iris x germanica

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.

Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

This US native produces large showy flowers in its canopy that attract pollinators. These trees get extremely tall in their native range.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

Light Pink Rose

Bearded Iris
Iris x germanica

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.

Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

A small Nebraska native planted for its showy pink flowers. Prefers sheltered understory conditions, but is tolerant of eastern Nebraska’s climate extremes.

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

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.

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.

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.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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.

Rockspray Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis

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.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

Rockspray Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

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.

Rockspray Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

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.

Fregrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions, except poorly drained soil or full shade. Produces small yellow flowers prior to leafing out in spring which attract early pollinators.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

Fregrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions, except poorly drained soil or full shade. Produces small yellow flowers prior to leafing out in spring which attract early pollinators.

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.

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.

Rose Fushia

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

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.

Rose Fushia

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Fregrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions, except poorly drained soil or full shade. Produces small yellow flowers prior to leafing out in spring which attract early pollinators.

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.

- Creeping Juniper 'Sea Green'

Border Forsythia
Forsythia × intermedia

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'

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'

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'

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.

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.

Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

This US native produces large showy flowers in its canopy that attract pollinators. These trees get extremely tall in their native range.

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.

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.

Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

This US native produces large showy flowers in its canopy that attract pollinators. These trees get extremely tall in their native range.

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.

Tuliptree
Liriodendron tulipifera

This US native produces large showy flowers in its canopy that attract pollinators. These trees get extremely tall in their native range.

Tall Fescue

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.

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.

Common Bugle (Ajuga)
Ajuga reptans

This old-world plant forms a low, spreading mat, and does best in part sun with moderate moisture. Groups of small blue flowers bloom in early summer.

Light Pink Rose

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

Light Pink Rose

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sage 'May Night'
Salvia × sylvestris 'Mainacht' MAY NIGHT

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.

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.

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.

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.

London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia

This is a hybrid between the native American sycamore and the oriental plane tree. Plane trees 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.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms 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.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

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.

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of soil and sun conditions. After attracting pollinators, its pale, mid-summer flowers are followed by coral red berries.

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Rose Fushia

Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of soil and sun conditions. After attracting pollinators, its pale, mid-summer flowers are followed by coral red berries.

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.

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of soil and sun conditions. After attracting pollinators, its pale, mid-summer flowers are followed by coral red berries.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is 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.

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is 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.

Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of soil and sun conditions. After attracting pollinators, its pale, mid-summer flowers are followed by coral red berries.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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

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.

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

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

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.

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.

Fregrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions, except poorly drained soil or full shade. Produces small yellow flowers prior to leafing out in spring which attract early pollinators.

Japanese Spirea
Spiraea japonica

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.

Hop Hornbeam
Ostrya virginiana

This Nebraska native is identifiable by its fruit, which resembles that of hops. Hop hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Fregrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica

This Nebraska native tolerates a wide range of conditions, except poorly drained soil or full shade. Produces small yellow flowers prior to leafing out in spring which attract early pollinators.

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.

London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia

This is a hybrid between the native American sycamore and the oriental plane tree. Plane trees are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium

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.

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.

Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana

This Nebraska native is a small tree that requires shaded understory conditions. Hornbeam is wind pollinated, meaning it does not have flowers that attract pollinators.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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.

London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia

This is a hybrid between the native American sycamore and the oriental plane tree. Plane trees are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium

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.

London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia

This is a hybrid between the native American sycamore and the oriental plane tree. Plane trees are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium

Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis

Smooth Brome
Bromus inermis

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.

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.

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.

American Elm
Ulmus americana

This Nebraska native was one of the most planted trees in the country before the 1930s. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Ditch Lily
Hemerocallis fulva

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii

Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Purple Poppy Mallow
Callirhoe involucrata

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.

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

Frontier Elm
Ulmus 'Frontier'

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum

A native known for its licorice-scented leaves and purple flowers that last from June through September. It requires good soil drainage and does best in full sun and medium moisture.

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

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum

A native known for its licorice-scented leaves and purple flowers that last from June through September. It requires good soil drainage and does best in full sun and medium moisture.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Moss Phlox
Phlox subulata

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

A small Nebraska native planted for its showy pink flowers. Prefers sheltered understory conditions, but is tolerant of eastern Nebraska’s climate extremes.

Frontier Elm
Ulmus 'Frontier'

Rose 'White Pavement'
Rosa 'Schneekoppe' SNOW PAVEMENT

Koreanspice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii

This deciduous shrub has fragrant, pollinator-friendly flowers that start pink and turn white. These flowers produce berries, providing food for birds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

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.

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum

A native known for its licorice-scented leaves and purple flowers that last from June through September. It requires good soil drainage and does best in full sun and medium moisture.

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

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.

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

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.

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.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Crabapple ‘Prairifire’
Malus 'Prairifire'

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum

A native known for its licorice-scented leaves and purple flowers that last from June through September. It requires good soil drainage and does best in full sun and medium moisture.

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

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.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

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 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Purple Poppy Mallow
Callirhoe involucrata

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

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.

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.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

Moss Phlox
Phlox subulata

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum

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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Moss Phlox
Phlox subulata

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata

This East Asian tree is sometimes used as a substitute for American elm due to its similar form and resistance to Dutch elm disease. Zelkova are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

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.

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

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

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Daffodil
Narcissus

False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides

This Nebraska native tolerates drought and a wide range of soil types, doing best in full sun. Showy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer while attracting pollinators.

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.

Linden 'Boulevard'
Tilia americana 'Boulevard'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea

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.

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.

Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum

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.

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.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lambs' Ear 'Helen Von Stein'
Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein'

This small middle eastern plant is tolerant of hot and dry conditions. This cultivar rarely flowers, making it unreliable for attracting pollinators.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early 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.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

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.

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.

False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides

This Nebraska native tolerates drought and a wide range of soil types, doing best in full sun. Showy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer while attracting pollinators.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

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.

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

Common Corn-Flag
Gladiolus communis var. byzantinus

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.

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

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

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.

Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamint
Calamintha nepeta

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Purple Poppy Mallow
Callirhoe involucrata

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.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

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.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

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.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

Daylily
Hemerocallis

This perennial has colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Each flower lasts one day, and it is beneficial for pollinators.

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

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.

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Daffodil
Narcissus

Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida

Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides

This European tree has inconspicuous flowers which attract early spring pollinators. Norway maples do best in sheltered locations, struggling in hot, dry, windy conditions.

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.

Creeping Sedum

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Daffodil
Narcissus

Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida

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.

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.

Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata

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.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

Giant Ornamental Onion
Allium giganteum

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

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

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.

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.

Yellow Wild Indigo
Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

A small Nebraska native planted for its showy pink flowers. Prefers sheltered understory conditions, but is tolerant of eastern Nebraska’s climate extremes.

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.

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

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.

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.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early 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.

Allium 'Millenium'
Allium 'Millenium'

This ornamental onion has purple, showy summer blooms that attract pollinators. Low management is required, as they prefer full sun to part shade and dry to medium moisture.

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

Orange Coneflower
Rudbeckia fulgida

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.

Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

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.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

Western Sand Cherry 'Jade Parade'
Prunus pumila 'Jade Parade'

This native Nebraska shrub has a spreading form with upturned branches. It blooms in spring with a large number of small white flowers that attract pollinators.

Spider Lily
Hymenocallis caroliniana

Broad Leaf Goldenrod
Solidago flexicaulis

Japanese Anemone
Anemone hupehensis

Elm-Leaved Goldenrod
Solidago ulmifolia

This spreading Nebraska native prefers part shade and medium moisture but can tolerate full sun and some dry soils. Produces spikes of yellow flowers in the late summer that attract pollinators.

Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Blue False Indigo 'Purple Smoke'
Baptisia australis 'Purple Smoke'

This native plant is about 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. It is drought tolerant, prefers full sun, and has purple flowers mid-spring that are followed by seed pods.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Accolade Elm
Ulmus 'Morton' ACCOLADE

This cultivar of American elm is said to have strong resistance to Dutch elm disease. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Accolade Elm
Ulmus 'Morton' ACCOLADE

This cultivar of American elm is said to have strong resistance to Dutch elm disease. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

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

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides

This Nebraska native tolerates drought and a wide range of soil types, doing best in full sun. Showy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer while attracting pollinators.

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.

Accolade Elm
Ulmus 'Morton' ACCOLADE

This cultivar of American elm is said to have strong resistance to Dutch elm disease. Elms are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

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.

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

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

A small Nebraska native planted for its showy pink flowers. Prefers sheltered understory conditions, but is tolerant of eastern Nebraska’s climate extremes.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

Ditch Lily
Hemerocallis fulva

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.

Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis

A small Nebraska native planted for its showy pink flowers. Prefers sheltered understory conditions, but is tolerant of eastern Nebraska’s climate extremes.

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.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

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.

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early 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.

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.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

St. John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst‘

This cultivar of the central and south US plant is planted for its more compact form and larger early summer flowers.

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.

Alder-Leaved Serviceberry 'Regent'
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

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

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.

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.

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY

This non-native cultivar blooms from mid summer into fall, attracting a substantial amount of pollinators. Sedum is well suited for hot, dry conditions and sandy soil.

Pin Oak
Quercus palustris

This Nebraska native has a relatively more upright form than similar oaks, making it a common street tree. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

Hardy Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geranium 'Gerwat' ROZANNE

Alder-Leaved Serviceberry 'Regent'
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

Pin Oak
Quercus palustris

This Nebraska native has a relatively more upright form than similar oaks, making it a common street tree. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

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

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.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides

This Nebraska native tolerates drought and a wide range of soil types, doing best in full sun. Showy yellow flowers bloom in mid-summer while attracting pollinators.

St. John’s Wort ‘Sunburst’
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst‘

This cultivar of the central and south US plant is planted for its more compact form and larger early summer flowers.

Pin Oak
Quercus palustris

This Nebraska native has a relatively more upright form than similar oaks, making it a common street tree. Oaks are wind pollinated, meaning they do not have flowers that attract pollinators.

Black-Eyed Susan Viette's Little Suzy
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Blovi' VIETTE'S LITTLE SUZY

Crimson Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum

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.

Golden Raintree
Koelreuteria paniculata

This East Asian tree attracts pollinators with large panicles of flowers in the early summer. Further planting of golden rain tree is discouraged, as it has been found to be invasive.

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.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'

This cultivar of a Nebraska native is covered in small purple blossoms from September to November. It tolerates dry soil, full sun, and erosion.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

Goldenrod 'Cloth of Gold'
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold

Lead Plant
Amorpha canescens

This Nebraska native is tolerant of hot, dry, sandy conditions. It is notable for its grayish leaves and long clusters of tiny purple flowers in late spring to early summer.

Daffodil
Narcissus

Chinese Chestnut
Castanea mollissima

Catmint 'Whispurr Blue'
Nepeta x faassenii 'Balpurrlu'

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.

Bee Balm 'Prairie Gypsum'
Monarda 'Prairie Gypsum'

The fuchsia-colored flowers of this perennial are pollinator magnets throughout the summer. It is fairly heat and drought tolerant once established.

Aster 'Raydons Favorite'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydons Favorite'