Sand lovegrass (eragrostis trichodes) is a North American native, inhabiting sandy prairies in the Central and Southern Great Plains. It’s ability to grow quickly with a minimum of moisture on sandy, eroded terrain has made it a star in the field of erosion prevention.

Native to the western United States, Mountain Ninebark (physocarpus monogynusis) is a hardy shrub. Clusters of white, fragrant spirea-like flowers bloom in late spring. Deep green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Bark exfoliates cinnamon-brown and tan, adding winter interest to the landscape.

Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) is a smaller Lily, reaching only a foot in height, and has funnel-shaped, red-orange petals with brown spots near the base. Wood Lily grows in prairies as well as open woods. The nectar and pollen of the lily attract bees, hummingbirds and larger butterflies.

Geum triflorum is a native North American perennial commonly called Prairie Smoke, for the appearance of the wispy seedheads. Unfortunately, it has become rather rare over much of its range, out-competed by naturalized invaders and eliminated by development. Native Americans used this plant for medicinal purposes.

Rocky Mountain Columbine (aquilegia caerulea) is planted for its beautiful blue and white flowers. Native to the higher elevations of the intermountain West, is best suited to mountain gardens and areas of the West with cool nights. It attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.

Appalachian Sedge (carex appalachica) is a native grass-like plant with thin, fine-textured leaf blades. It is an outstanding choice for use as an attractive grassy groundcover for shade and heavy shade areas and is low-water tolerant.

Mock Bearberry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos × coloradensis) is a native broadleaf evergreen shrub from western Colorado. Waxy, urn-shaped, white flowers produce small red berries on established plants. 

Heartleaf Arnica (Arnica cordifolia) is in the sunflower family, known by the common name heartleaf arnica. It is native to western North America and supports butterflies and moths.

Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a mat-forming wildflower found in dry, open areas. A low growing western native, this plant produces flowers that attract pollinators, specifically painted lady butterflies. Flowers are followed by fluffy seeds.