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| We began establishing a representative Midwest prairie in our outdoor studio garden in Big Bend, Wisconsin, during 1987. The prairie project began with just a few plants in a small plot, but it has grown every year since. We now grow several dozen prairie species of self maintaining plants. Following, is our list of a few terms and then a table of important prairie plants that we grow. Prairie: These are treeless plant communities composed of greater then 51 percent grass by biomass. Our artificial plant community is composed of far less grass and is best described as a meadow. So while technically incorrect, we commonly refer to this garden as our prairie project. Best Available Taxonomy: Botanists have an addiction to changing scientific names. When the old name is replaced, the old name is called a synonym. Refering to a plant by its synonym isn't evil, it just isn't the best taxonomy. Occassionally there is professional disagreement between two key groups of botanists. In these cases, we use our botanical judgement to select the best available taxonomy for our table. Endangered: Some plants are relatively rare and are classified as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern in Wisconsin. We note these classifications in our table. Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern does not mean difficult to grow in a garden. Coefficient of Conservatism: In the 1990s, Wisconsin botanists constructed a numbered rank for native species. High numbers, maximum is 10, represent native species that would be likely found in undegraded natural communities. We note those native species with rank of 6 or higher. Habitat: Unless otherwise noted, all of the plants in the table are native prairie plants. Where the native habitat differs from that of a prairie, we note the type of habitat it is. Exotic To Wisconsin: Plants can be native to the United States and still exotic to Wisconsin. Exotic simply means that the plant was likely introduced into Wisconsin. Occassionally there is professional disagreement on this topic. In these cases, we use our botanical judgement to select the best native range for our table. We grow prairie plants that are both native to Wisconsin and that are exotic to Wisconsin, but native to the Midwest. |
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The Prairie Enthusiasts: We recommend and support this conservation group. It offers member guided tour field trips to several native prairies. This is an excellent opportunity for the enthusiast to see and learn about native prairie sites. Highly recommended. Website: http://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org. |
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Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower |
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Allium cernuum (additional image) Common Name: = Nodding Onion (USDA). Family: = Liliaceae (Lily). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southeast). Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 20 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Grower: . |
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Amorpha canescens (additional image) Common Name: = Leadplant (USDA). Family: = Fabaceae (Pea). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south and central). Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Woody shrub with purple flowers. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Asclepias incarnata (additional image) Common Name: = Swamp Milkweed (USDA). Family: = Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except west coast). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Asclepias sullivantii Common Name: = Prairie Milkweed (USDA). Family: = Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southeast). Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Clump forming with pink flower. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. Threatened in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Asclepias tuberosa Common Name: = Butterfly Milkweed (USDA). Family: = Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except northwest). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 12 inches. Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Aster novae-angliae Common Name: = New England Aster (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except gulf states). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Baptisia australis Common Name: = Blue Wild Indigo (USDA). Family: = Fabaceae (Pea). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Illinois (Chicago area) and Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 24 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Ceanothus americanus Common Name: = New Jersey Tea (USDA). Family: = Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Woody shrub with white flowers. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 9. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
| Future image | Chelone glabra Common Name: = White Turtlehead (USDA). Family: = Scrophulariaceae (Turtlehead). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Habitat: Wet meadow. Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Coreopsis tripteris Common Name: = Tall Tickseed (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (Greenbay). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 72 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Dalea purpurea (additional image) Common Name: = Purple Prairie Clover (USDA). Family: = Fabaceae (Pea). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (except northwest). Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Grower: 5/30/2005 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Dodecatheon meadia Common Name: = Eastern Shooting Star (WI). Pride Of Ohio (USDA). Family: = Primulaceae (Primrose). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. |
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Echinacea pallida Common Name: = Pale Purple Coneflower (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Threatened in Wisconsin. |
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Echinacea paradoxa Common Name: = Bush's Yellow Coneflower (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native Southcentral US (Missouri to Texas). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Echinacea purpurea Common Name: = Eastern Purple Coneflower (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Illinois (statewide) and Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Note: Controversy over native range. USDA considers the plant as native to Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Herbarium considers the plant exotic to Wisconsin. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Eryngium yuccafolium (additional image) Common Name: = Rattlesnakemaster (WI). Button Eryngo (USDA). Family: = Apiaceae (Parsley). Desc: Native to Wisconsin. Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Spiny leaves. Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 9/21/2007 Shady Acres (New Berlin, WI). |
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Eupatorium maculatum (Synonym: Eupatorium maculatus) (additional image) Common Name: = Spotted Joe-Pye-Weed (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Northcentral US. Leaves in whorls of five. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Note: Controversy over taxonomy. USDA calls plant Eupatorium maculatus. University of Wisconsin Herbarium calls the plant Eupatorium maculatum. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Eupatorium perfoliatum Common Name: = Common Boneset (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Central and Eastern US. Leaves surrounding stem. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 9/21/2007 Shady Acres (New Berlin, WI). |
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Euphorbia corollata Common Name: = Flowering Spurge (USDA). Family: = Euphorbiaceae (Spurge). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Central and Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grown in trial bed: P. Grower: 1995 Collected (Rome, WI). |
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Filipendula rubra Common Name: = Queen Of The Prairie (USDA). Family: = Rosaceae (Rose). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Northeastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Note: Controversy over native range. USDA considers the plant native to Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Herbarium considers the plant exotic to Wisconsin. Since we are UW Botany graduates, we side with UW. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Gentiana andrewsii Common Name: = Closed Bottle Gentian (USDA). Family: = Gentiananaceae (Gentian). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Northcentral and Northeastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grown in trial bed: P. Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Geum triflorum Common Name: = Prairie Smoke (WI). Old Man's Whiskers (USDA). Family: = Rosaceae (Rose). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (except north). Native to Western US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 12 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. |
| Future image | Heliopsis helianthoides Common Name: = Smooth Oxeye (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Central and Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Grown in trial bed: P. Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
| Future image | Liatris aspera Common Name: = Tall Blazing Star (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Liatris ligulistylis Common Name: = Rocky Mountain Blazing Star (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Northcentral US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
| Future image | Liatris scariosa (Synonym: Liatris borealis) Common Name: = New England Blazing Star (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Northeastern US (Pennslyvania to Maine). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 6/15/2005 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Liatris spicata Common Name: = Dense Blazing Star (USDA), Dense Gay Feather (WI). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southeast corner). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. Special Concern in Wisconsin. Grower: 2000. |
| Future image | Liatris squarrosa Common Name: = Scaly Blazing Star (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 5/30/2005 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Lupinus perennis Common Name: = Sundial Lupine (USDA). Family: = Fabaceae (Pea). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Monarda fistulosa (additional image) Common Name: = Wild Bergamot (USDA). Family: = Lamiaceae (Mint). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Napaea dioica (additional image) Common Name: = Glademallow (USDA). Family: = Malvaceae (Mallow). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southwest). Native to Northeast US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Habitat: Moist woods. Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. Special Concern in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Oenothera biennis Common Name: = Common Evening Primrose (USDA), Bastard Evening Primrose (WI). Family: = Onagraceae (Primrose). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 2000. |
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Parthenium integrifolium (additional image) Common Name: = Wild Quinine (USDA), American Feverfew (WI). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. White flowers. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. Threatened in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Ratibida columnifera Common Name: = Upright Prairie Coneflower (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Note: Controversy over native range. USDA considers the plant as native to Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Herbarium considers the plant exotic to Wisconsin. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Ratibida pinnata Common Name: = Pinnate Prairie Coneflower (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Rudbeckia hirta Common Name: = Blackeyed Susan (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 24 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Rudbeckia triloba Common Name: = Browneyed Susan (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (central and south). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 24 inches. Habitat: Woods. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Ruellia humilis Common Name: = Fringeleaf Wild Petunia (USDA). Family: = Acanthaceae (Wild Petuna). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southwest). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 18 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Endangered in Wisconsin. |
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Senna hebecarpa Common Name: = American Senna (USDA). Family: = Fabaceae (Pea) USDA. Family: = Caesalpiniaceae (Redbud) WI. Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southwest). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Habitat: Moist woods. Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. |
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Silene regia (additional image) Common Name: = Royal Catchfly (USDA). Family: = Caryophyllaceae (Pink). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southwest). Native to Southcentral US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Habitat: Moist woods?? Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
| Future image | Silene virginica Common Name: = Fire Pink (USDA). Family: = Caryophyllaceae (Pink). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southwest). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 10. Habitat: Moist woods. Endangered in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Silphium integrifolium (additional image) Common Name: = Wholeleaf Rosinweed (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south). Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 60 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. |
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Silphium laciniatum (additional image) Common Name: = Compassplant (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin. Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 60 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. |
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Silphium perfoliatum Common Name: = Cup Plant (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 60 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Silphium terebinthinaceum (additional image) Common Name: = Prairie Dock (WI). Prairie Rosenweed (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southeast). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 60 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. |
| Future image | Solidago caesia Common Name: = Wreath Goldenrod (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 8. Habitat: Woods. Endangered in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Solidago canadensis (additional image) Common Name: = Canada Goldenrod (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except southeast). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Solidago ohioense Common Name: = Ohio Goldenrod (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (southeast). Native to Upper Midwest US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 9. Special Concern in Wisconsin. Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
| Future image | Solidago rigida (Synonym: Oligoneuron rigidum) Common Name: = Stiff Goldenrod (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (except northeast). Native to Central US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Note: Controversy over taxonomy. USDA calls plant Oligoneuron rigidum. University of Wisconsin Herbarium calls the plant Solidago rigida. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Solidago speciosa Common Name: = Showy Goldenrod (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 4/20/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Tradescantia ohiensis Common Name: = Common Spiderwort (WI). Bluejacket (USDA). Family: = Commelinaceae (Spiderwort). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 30 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Vernonia fasciculata Common Name: = Prairie Ironweed (USDA). Family: = Asteraceae (Aster). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south and west). Native to Northcentral US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Veronicastrum virginicum (additional image) Common Name: = Culver's Root (USDA). Family: = Scrophulariaceae (Turtlehead). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 48 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. |
| Future image | Zizia aptera Common Name: = Heartleaved Golden Alexander (WI). Meadow Zizia (USDA). Family: = Apiaceae (Carot). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south and west). Native to US (except southwest). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 9. |
| Future image | Zizia aurea Common Name: = Common Golden Alexander (WI). Golden Zizia (USDA). Family: = Apiaceae (Carot). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 7. |
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Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower |
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Andropogon gerardii (additional image) Common Name: = Big Bluestem (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except westcoast). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clumb forming, upright. Blooms in August, flower resembles three parted fingers or a turkey foot. Typical height 4-5 feet. Grown in trial bed: P |
| Future image | Bouteloua curtipendula Common Name: = Sideoats Grama (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south). Native to entire US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clumb forming, upright. Typical height 2-3 feet. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 6. Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Chasmanthium latifolium (Synonym: Uniola latifolium) (additional image) Common Name: = Indian Woodoats (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Eastern US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clumb forming, upright. Spreads form seeds, moderately aggressive. Leaves turn copper brown after frost. Blooms in August, flower flat and drooping. Typical height 1-2 feet. Note: Controversy over native range. USDA considers this plant native to Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Herbarium considers plant is exotic to Wisconsin. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Elymus canadensis Common Name: = Canada Wildrye (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to entire US (except Southeast). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clumb forming, upright. Typical height 3-4 feet. Grown in trial bed: P Grower: 9/21/2007 Prairie Nursery (Westfield, WI). |
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Schizachyrium scoparium (additional image) Common Name: = Little Bluestem (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Leaves turn bronze orange in September with purplish flowers. Typical height 3-4 feet. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Sorghastrum nutans (additional image) Common Name: = Indiangrass (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (statewide). Native to US (except westcoast). Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clump forming, upright. Leaves turn orange yellow in September. Feathery verticlal flower blooms in August. Typical height 3-4 feet. Grown in trial bed: P |
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Sporobolus heterolepis (additional image) Common Name: = Prairie Dropseed (USDA). Family: = Poaceae (Grass). Desc: Native to Wisconsin (south and west). Native to Northcentral US. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Clump forming. Leaves turn golden orange in September. Flower pink and brown with slight fragrance. Typical height 2-3 feet. Grown in trial bed: P Coefficient of Conservatism: 10. |
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Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower |
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Gentiana dahurica (additional image) Common Name: = Dahurian Gentian. Family: = Gentiananaceae (Gentian). Desc: Exotic to US. Native to Europe. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 12 inches. Grown in trial bed: P. |
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Valeriana officinalis Common Name: = Garden Valerian (USDA). Family: = Valerianaceae (Valerian). Desc: Exotic to US. Native to Europe. Grown in full sun, late afternoon shade, heavy clay soil, and on a gently sloping southeast facing hillside. Typical height 36 inches. Grown in trial bed: B13. |
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