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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.

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.

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.

Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei

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.

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

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

Rockspray Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Hosta 'Stained Glass'
Hosta 'Stained Glass'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

- Creeping Juniper 'Sea Green'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus

Rockspray Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

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

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

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.

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

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

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

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.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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.

Calamint
Calamintha nepeta

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

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.

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

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.

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

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.

Ohio Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis

Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia

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.

Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia

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.

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.

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

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

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

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.

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.

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

Daffodil
Narcissus

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.

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.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ‘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

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

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.

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

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.

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.

Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot'

Columbine 'Earlybird Yellow'
Aquilegia ‘Earlybird Yellow’

Lysimachia Lanceolata 'Burgandy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

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

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

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.

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

Hosta 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

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.

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 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

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

Yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

Hosta 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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.

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.

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.

Sage 'Marcus'
Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

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 'Royal Standard'
Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Yarrow 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine'

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

Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea

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

Prairie Drop Seed
Sporobolus heterolepis

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia

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.

Sedge 'Blue Zinger'
Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger'

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.

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.

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.

Plantain Sedge
Carex plantaginea

Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex pensylvanica

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis

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.

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.

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.

Purple Bergenia
Bergenia purpurascens

Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex pensylvanica

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Purple Bergenia
Bergenia purpurascens

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beardtongue 'War Axe'
Penstemon grandiflorus 'War Axe'

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 Maple
Acer rubrum

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.

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.

Red Maple
Acer rubrum

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.

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.

Red Maple
Acer rubrum

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.

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.

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Cornus mas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa

The large leaves, flowers, and seed pods of this tree make it extremely distinct and interesting. It forms an upright, layered canopy as it grows, giving it a unique tropical appearance.

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.

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.

Northern Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa

The large leaves, flowers, and seed pods of this tree make it extremely distinct and interesting. It forms an upright, layered canopy as it grows, giving it a unique tropical appearance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Juniper ‘Taylor’
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'

The compact, vertical form of this cultivar makes it ideal for tight spaces and dense privacy screens. This Nebraska native tolerates full sun and dry soils.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spirea Magic Carpet
Spiraea japonica 'Walbuma' MAGIC CARPET

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.

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.

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.

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.

Freeman Maple
Acer x freemanii

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa

Freeman Maple
Acer x freemanii

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bitternut Hickory
Carya cordiformis

Can be used as a shade tree or street tree. This native tree does well in moist soils, prefers full sun to part shade, and has gold fall color.