Features tiny, bright yellow flowers clustered in dense plumes. It is the earliest of the goldenrods to bloom.  Easily grown in average, dry-to-medium, well-drained soil in full sun. 

A large, deciduous shrub or small tree whose leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall.  A winged leaf axis distinguishes this sumac from other species. Makes good ornamental plantings and hedges because of the brilliant red fall foliage. Around 300 bird species include sumac fruit in their diet.
 

This annual vine has a fuzzy stem and attractive flowers. Fruit is a fuzzy pod containing several seeds that are black and shiny. The wild bean is also edible by birds and mammals, including humans.  The plant prefers sandy soils, but can be found in a wide range of soil textures. Best planted as a groundcover, or in a pot. 

The attractive flat-topped flower clusters and narrow leaves are distinctive. The branched stems bear long, narrow leaves, and are topped by flat, open clusters of small yellow flowers. The plant spreads by rhizomes (underground rootstalk) to form colonies. The species name means “grass-leaf”.

Attractive soft yellow flowers with a long bloom season make this a desirable garden addition.  The grass-like leaves give the plant a fine texture. May spread aggressively. Considered to be a pollinator magnet. Tolerant of most soils except dry ones, its native habitat is moist to wet areas.

Heart-shaped leaves and an abundance of flowers make this a showy plant.  Typically found in dry open woods. 

A fine textured vase shaped plant. Flowers are small but clustered into larger heads, resulting in clouds of tiny white flowers which bloom from late summer into autumn. The flowers mature into seed clusters, giving autumn interest. Does best in dry, sandy fields or open woods.

This showy wildflower is easy to grow and low maintenance.  Found in open fields, disturbed areas, usually in sandy soils alongside our native grasses.  Its bright yellow daisy-like flowers attract lots of pollinators and transform into fuzzy spherical seedheads in Fall.  Drought tolerant once established.

 A warm season, perennial bunchgrass with blue-green stems. Once established, has excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain. Seed, nesting and shelter for wildlife especially for ground nesters and birds of prey.

White snakeroot is a fast grower that handles poor soil conditions in full sun to part shade.  Good for naturalizing areas but may spread aggressively.  Features pure white fluffy flowers on strong, branching stems.  Bees and other pollinators swarm on snakeroot while in bloom.