Delphinium tricorne (Dwarf Larkspur)
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Delphinium virescens (Prairie Larkspur)
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Delphinium virescens (Prairie Larkspur) is considered a subspecies of D. carolinianum (Wild Blue Larkspur) so can also be called Delphinium carolinianum ssp. virescens. Prairie Larkspur is usually white whereas Wild Blue Larkspur is usually blue.
Dentaria laciniata (Toothwort)
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Toothwort is one of the first plants to bloom in spring; dozens of white to pale-pink will cover a healthy colony of plants just a few years after transplant or division. It is also called Cutleaf Toothwort.
Because this species is susceptible to frost heaving when planted in the fall, we ship them in the spring only.
Desmodium canadense (Showy Tick Trefoil)
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The nectar, pollen, seeds and foliage of Showy Tick Trefoil appeal to a number of insects, birds and mammals.
Desmodium cuspidatum longifolium (Hairy Bracted Tick Trefoil)
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Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil)
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Desmodium illinoense (Illinois Tick Trefoil)
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Desmodium sessilifolium (Sessile-leaf Tick Trefoil)
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Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's Breeches)
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Dutchman's Breeches is a true spring woodland ephemeral species, blooming early April and going dormant mid-May.
Diervilla lonicera (Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle)
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A great shrub for those difficult dry, shaded areas. Our bare root shrub is shipped with approximately 18” of top growth.
Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam)
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Wild Yam is a perennial, climbing vine that, with a trellis or other support, will reach heights of 15 ft. It does not produce edible tubers.
Dirca palustris (Leatherwood)
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The yellow, early spring flowers and red, fall fruit make Leatherwood an attractive choice for a shaded shrub in a landscape
Dodecatheon amethystinum (Amethyst Shooting Star)
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Dodecatheon meadia (Midland Shooting Star)
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Midland Shooting Star can become very robust with a few dozen flowers coming out of each plant; especially in moist rich soils. It also establishes well and will self seed in dry rocky situation or in the shade of a shrub or small tree.
Echinacea angustifolia (Narrow-leaved Coneflower)
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Echinacea atrorubens (Reflexed Coneflower)
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Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)
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Pale Purple Coneflower provides nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies, and the leaves provide food for the Ottoe-skipper larva. Deer don't seem to bother this early summer bloomer when only a few other sun loving plants are in bloom.
Echinacea pallida variation (White Pale Purple Coneflower)
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A natural variation sometimes found in a population of Pale Purple Coneflower.
Echinacea paradoxa (Bush's Coneflower)
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The paradox of this plant is that it is a yellow Coneflower; all other native Echinaceas are shades of purple and pink. This is a rare plant native to the Ozark region of AR and MO, but it grows well in the Upper Midwest. It is the most fragrant of all the Coneflowers.
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
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Purple Coneflower may be the most iconic prairie plant. Cultivar varieties abound but the pure native that we sell is golden red to purple, matures to about 4' on most sites and may release a slight fragrance in strong sunlight. Flowers appear June-September with some plants re-blooming in fall.
Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee Coneflower)
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Recently removed from the federal endangered species list, Tennessee Coneflower is well worth having around. Flat, pastel pink flowers with green and burgundy centers follow the sun like sunflowers.
Epilobium angustifolium (Fireweed)
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Fireweed has willow-like leaves and red stems like other plants in its genus but its stunning magenta blossoms make it unique. It can be a vibrant addition to sunny, moist sites but it spreads aggressively by rhizomes so care is needed in small landscape plantings.
Erigeron pulchellus (Robin's Plantain)
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Robin's Plantain blooms earlier and is much shorter than the well-known native weed, Daisy Fleabane that looks similar.
Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master)
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Rattlesnake Master matures to a height of 4' and has white, attractive "bristly" flowers. The latin name, Eryngium yuccifolium, comes from the fact that the
leaves look very much like a Yucca plant.
Erythronium albidum (White Trout Lily)
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Trout Lily has tulip-like green leaves with silvery-maroon mottled markings. The plants will spread slowly to form colonies, but can take many years to flower. A single, very attractive flower will bloom for just a few days on mature plants early in the spring.
Euonymus atropurpureus (Eastern Wahoo)
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The Eastern Wahoo is an excellent small tree for shady, medium-wet to medium soil locations. It is a member of the Bittersweet (Celastrus) family and the attractive red spring flowers and red fall berries provide a food source for many native insects and birds.
Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed)
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Also called Spotted Joe Pye Weed, its dusty rose-colored flowers will bloom for many weeks in July
and August, becoming absolute magnets for dozens of species of
butterflies. If you love Joe Pye but have too much shade, try Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum).
Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset)
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Eupatorium purpureum (Sweet Joe Pye Weed)
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Not many Woodland flowering plants can reach heights of 7'. Plant Sweet Joe Pye Weed in moist, well-drained, rich garden soil in partial to full shade with Tall Bellflower and Wild Golden Glow for a stunning tall savanna or woodland garden.
