Michiana Native
PLANT FINDER

Elegant vertical accents. Tall white candelabra spikes add drama to the back of the border. A native pollinator favorite.

Deep-rooted and drought-proof. This prairie shrub boasts silver foliage and purple flower spikes with orange accents.

Towering yellow giant. Leaves form cups that hold water for birds. A massive, sunflower-like native for back borders.

Spring sunshine. Yellow flower umbels bloom early. A vital host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Unique texture for sunny borders. Flat-topped, white 'cauliflower' blooms last for months and offer great winter interest.

Candelabras of blue. Unique spiked flowers rise tall in wet meadows. A bumblebee favorite for rain gardens.

Whimsical native grass. Oat-like seeds hang from one side of the stem. Low-growing and drought-tolerant.

Bumblebee favorite! A bomb-proof native shrub with blue-green foliage and bright yellow flowers. Tolerates dry, rocky, or clay soils.

The native 'Annabelle' ancestor. Large white lacecap blooms brighten shady spots. Hardy and reliable bloomer.

Rosy spikes. A native spirea with steeple-shaped pink flower plumes. Thrives in wet soils and rain gardens.

Tough urban survivor. Distinctive corky bark and berries for winter birds. Thrives in wind, drought, and pollution.

The Bee Tree! Fragrant creamy-yellow flowers attract pollinators by the thousands. A stately shade tree for large yards.

Airy elegance. Distinct fan-shaped leaflets on wiry black stems. Adds a delicate, floating texture to shade.

Add prehistoric drama to your shade garden. Tall, vase-shaped fronds and edible spring fiddleheads make this a unique choice.

First sign of spring! Glossy round leaves and cheerful yellow buttercup flowers thrive in wet soils and pond edges.

Karner Blue essential. Spikes of blue-violet pea flowers rise above palm-like leaves. Thrives in sandy soils.