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A Native plant is a plant that has evolved naturally in a location, without the interferrence of man. Native plants not only have adapted to the local soils and weather conditions they are vital the wildlife that has adapted to the native plant's life-cycle.

Native plants are trending with gardeners as they look more to the sustainability of our local wildlife and to plants that demand less care in the garden.

It is up to each gardener to evaluate plants as acceptable native varieties. In this listing you will find some naturally occuring cultivars and selections that still provide the benefit to wildlife as the straight species.

Native Plants

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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'	Red Midget Mexican Hat	Sun/Part Sun	Red/Yellow/Orange	more info
Description Fun, unique flowers dance above mounds of fine green foliage from June until frost. The blooms feature long, prominent cones that give way to wide, reflexed petals in shades of deep reddish-brown, orange, and yellow. This plant is by seed, so there will be variation in the red/yellow ratio in the flowers. A native prairie plant, this dwarf variety of the species performs exceptionally well in hot and dry conditions. Zone 3-9 Height 18-36" Purpose Landscaping, Mass planting, Prairie
Ratibida pinnata	Prairie Coneflower, Gray Headed Coneflower	Sun	Yellow	more info
Description Stiff stems grow 3-5' tall, with bright yellow ray flowers. This plant has a long summer bloom period. Zone 3-8 Height 36-60" Purpose Borders, Native Plant
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'	Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac	Sun/Pt Shade	Golden Yellow	more info
Description An interesting specimen for the shrub border, this features fuzzy purplish-pink new stems that contrast dramatically with lemon-lime foliage. Fall turns the leaves to a luminous combination of yellow orange and intense scarlet. Zone 3 Height 2-3'
Rhus aromatica 'Lacette'	Fragrant Sumac	Sun/Pt Shade	Yellow	more info
Description Good for stabilizing embankments or for hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils or for wild parts of native plant gardens or naturalized areas. Informal hedges. Zone 3-9 Height 2-6' Purpose Attracts Birds and Butteries, Tolerant to Erosion
Rubus 'Boyne'	Boyne Raspberry	Sun/Pt. Sun	White	more info
Description Early Season fruit best grown in organically rich slightly acidic soil int full sun to part sun. Boyne produces a consistant flavorful berry and displays extreme winter hardiness. Zone 3-6 Height 3-4' Purpose Pollinators, Fruit
Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'	American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan	Sun/ Pt. Shade	Yellow	more info
Description Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fungus even in wet, humid conditions. A dome-like habit of golden yellow flowers with black centers are produced heavily! Zone 4-9 Height 22"-26" Purpose Attracts Butterflies, Birds, and Bees, Easy to Grow
Rudbeckia fulgida	Orange Coneflower	Sun	Orange/Yellow	more info
Description This perennial has daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and brownish-purple centers; grows atop green stems. This perennial often forms colonies in the wild. Best blooms occur in full sun. Zone 3-9 Height 24-36" Purpose Mass planting, Border
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Deamii'	Deamii Black-Eyed Susan	Sun/Pt. Sun	Yellow	more info
Description An upright, clump-forming, free-blooming coneflower which typically grows to 3' tall, often forming colonies in the wild. Features daisy-like flowers with yellow rays and brownish-purple center disks. Zone 3-9 Height 30" Purpose Attracts Butterflies, Tolerate Deer
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldblitz'	Goldblitz Black-Eyed Susan	Sun	Yellow	more info
Description Strong, low-maintenance variety for borders and landscapes. Plants have tight foliage with shiny, dark green leaves that hold back weeds and flower abundantly from summer well into fall. Golden yellow horizontal petals contrast nicely with the black center disc. Zone 3-9 Height 24-28" Purpose Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Landscape, Mass Planting
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'	Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan	Sun/Pt Shade	Yellow	more info
Description One of the very best and easiest to grow Perennials for garden or meadow use. Plants are completely buried in deep golden yellow daisies from July to October and will light up any spot. Make great cut flowers, too. Zone 4-9 Height 24"
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar'	Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan	Sun/Pt Shade	Yellow	more info
Description The new standard in Rudbeckia. Much more compact, proportional selection compared to 'Goldsturm'. A dome of star-shaped, 2-inch golden-yellow blossoms are carried just above rich green foliage. Zone 4-10 Height 14''
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy'	Viette's Little Suzy Black-Eyed Susan	Sun/ Pt. Sun	Yellow	more info
Description Bright, daisy-like, golden yellow flowers with brownish-purple centers. Sturdy, compact, upright habit which makes it a wonderful bedding plant for mixed borders and wildflower gardens. Very drought tolerant. Zone 4-10 Height 18"-24" Purpose Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting
Rudbeckia hirta	Black-Eyed Susan	Sun	Yellow to Yellow-Orange	more info
Description This perennial is a coarse, hairy plant that features bright yellow to orange-yellow rays and domed, dark-brown center disks. Blooms last throughout the summer Zone 3-7 Height 24-36" Purpose Borders, Mass Planting
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'	Cherry Brandy Black-eyed Susan	Sun	Deep Maroon	more info
Description A new gloriosa daisy featuring deep maroon red flowers with dark centers. Treat this as a short-lived perennial that self-seeds. Zone 5-8 Height 24"
Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'	Goldilocks Black-Eyed Susan	Sun	Golden Yellow	more info
Description Large double and semi-double flowers that are 3-4 inches wide and a rich, golden yellow. Pollinator friendly, flowers sit atop sturdy stems and contrast nicely with oval-shaped, bristly green leaves. Zone Annual Height 12-24" Purpose Landscaping, Mass Planting
Rudbeckia hirta 'Pawnee Spirit'	Pawnee Spirit Black-Eyed Susan	Sun	Yellow with Dark Red Center	more info
Description Flowers are stunning and up to six inches in width. Drought tolerant and pollinator friendly, they offer outstanding garden performance. Zone Annual Height 15-24" Purpose Landscaping, Mass Planting
Rudbeckia hirta Sunspot 'Yellow Bi-Color'	Yellow Bi-Color Black-Eyed Susan	Sun	Orange, Yellow	more info
Description Very large blooms with yellow-orange petals and a dark bronze center. Deer resistant and attractive to pollinators. Zone 7-11 Height 10-12" Purpose Pollinator Friendly
Rudbeckia laciniata	Cutleaf Coneflower	Sun/Pt Shade	Yellow with Green Center	more info
Description A tall showy native plant for late season bloom and naturalizing in sun to part shade. Butterflies are attracted the the golden ray flowers with green centers, but deer are not. Possible heights of 9' with spread of 18"-3' Zone 3-9 Height 7-9' Purpose Naturalize, Butterflies, Native, Deer Resistant
Rudbeckia maxima	Great Coneflower	Sun	Deep Gold	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - Chosen for outstanding garden performance and pollinator preference. Zone 4 Height 5-7'
Rudbeckia triloba	Brown-Eyed Susan	Sun	Yellow with Brown Center	more info
Description A low maintenance Perennials for the sunny border featuring masses of late season yellow daisies with brown centers. It usually behaves as a biennial, though with reseeding it can quickly establish a permanent stand in the border. Zone 4-8 Height 2-3'
Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow'	Prairie Glow Brown-Eyed Susan	Sun/ Pt. Shade	Red, Orange, Yellow	more info
Description Lovely garnet many-branched stems hold upright clouds of daisy flowers in hues of gold and mahogany. Zone 4-7 Height 3'-5' Purpose Attracts Butterflies and Bees, Deer and Drought resistant