Whenever possible, we use native and or indigenous plant material.
Native grasses such as blue gramma, switchgrass, and little bluestem are perfect for the landscape because they were growing here before we were.
Many well behaved hybrids of native wildflowers such as coneflower, rudbeckia, aster, and phlox provide a big punch of color, and they don’t need to be babied like some of the non-native ornamental landscape plants.
Because the plants are naturally found growing in our area, they are perfect hosts for native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The seed heads left by many flowering native plants are an excellent source of food for birds, and grasses have important habitat value for caterpillars and others through the winter.
Additionally, some indigenous plants tend to be more resistant to many common problems of landscape plants, such as fungus and insect infestations.
Native Blue Flax shines behind Moonshine Yarrow that is about to explode with long lasting yellow blooms. Native (hybrid Husker) Penstemon with Monarda (Bee Balm) will begin to bloom as these flowers fade.
By staggering bloom times and mixing foliage colors, it is easy to have color throughout the entire growing season. Using native and indigenous plants, as in the photo above, you can reduce maintenance while providing food and habitat for our beneficial birds and insects.
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