Growing Prairie Plants in Big Bend, Wisconsin

Midwest Prairie Plants
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.
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.

Midwest Prairie Plants

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.

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.

Plant
Photograph Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR -
Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar'
Description and grower
Allium
cernuum
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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: .

Amorpha
canescens
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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).

Asclepias
incarnata
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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

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).

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

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

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).

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

Dalea
purpurea
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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).

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.

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.

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

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

Eryngium
yuccafolium
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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).

Eupatorium
maculatum
(Synonym: Eupatorium maculatus)
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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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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).

Monarda
fistulosa
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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

Napaea
dioica
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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).

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.

Parthenium
integrifolium
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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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Silene
regia
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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).

Silphium
integrifolium
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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.

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.

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

Silphium
terebinthinaceum
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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).

Solidago
canadensis
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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).

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

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

Veronicastrum
virginicum
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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.

Plant Photograph	Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower
	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: .
	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).
	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
	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).
	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
	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
	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).
	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
	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).
	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.
	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.
	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
	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
	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).
	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).
	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).
	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).
	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
	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).
	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).
	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).
	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
	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).
	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.
	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).
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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.
	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.
	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).
	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.
	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.
	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
	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).
	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).
	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
	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
	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.

Grass
Photograph Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR -
Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar'
Description and grower
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).

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

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).

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

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

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.

Grass Photograph	Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower
	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).
	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
	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).
	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
	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
	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.

Plant
Photograph Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR -
Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar'
Description and grower
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.

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.

Plant Photograph	Genus species 'Cultivar' - OR - Genus Hybrid 'Cultivar' Description and grower
	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.
	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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