An unusual form of Rubus that produces woody trailing stems rather than the typically cane. Similar to other blackberry or raspberry species the stems can form roots when they touch the ground so it can naturalize pretty easily.

It is known for its showy, fragrant purple flowers that bloom from June to August, arguably making it one of the most beautiful raspberry shrubs. The leaves are large and deeply lobed, which adds to the beauty of the shrub. This species produces edible be

Blackberries and Raspberries are really some of the easiest to grow fruiting shrubs. Plant a few varieties for the most success. Red Latham is self pollinating. Ripens in mid july and the fruits are great for fresh eating, freezing and canning.

‘Triple Crown’ is a thornless blackberry cultivar. Clusters of white rose-like flowers in spring  turn into delicious blackberries in the summer.  

Perennial Plant of the Year 2023. Move over Goldsturm, this smaller version is much more resistant to Septoria Leaf Spot which is what causes Goldsturm to look rough by late summer. Grows to about 22"

This compact cultivar of native black eyed Susan from mid-summer into the fall. Great cut flowers! Only reaches 10-15" tall. Free flowering and easy to grow.

Bright cherry flowers on this garden staple. A straight native species that attracts all kinds of pollinators and birds! An easy to grow reliable perennial!

Award winner mid summer to fall bloomer for the back of the border, meadow or even cottage gardens. Although it reaches 5 to 7 feet tall it typically can stand on its own without needing supplemental support.

Also known as large coneflower. This plant sports nice large glaucous bluish-green paddle shaped leaves. It can reach 7' tall. Best to leave the spent flowers and seed heads for the goldfinches to feast on.

This cultivar was discovered growing in the wild. The flower petals are curled which creates a quilled effect.

Rudbeckias, Black eyed Susans come in many shapes and size. This native variety will naturally self sow and spread somewhat freely through the landscape adding nice color. Grows up to 3' tall. Best in full sun but can handle some shade.

Unlike other Rudbeckias, 'Prairie Glow' features red flowers tipped with yellow adding interest to your garden from summer into fall. An easily grown perennial that is deer resistant!

Thin-leafed foliage that is light green and loves wet soil. Yellow catkins can be seen in early spring. The bark is dark and heavily textured. 

Thin-leafed foliage that is light green and loves wet soil. Yellow catkins can be seen in early spring. The bark is dark and heavily textured. Black willow is a fantastic wildlife plant! It is a host plant to 289 different species of caterpillars.

A loved plant by pollinators that adds dark yet vivid blue/purple flowers that emerge from deep maroon buds. A more compact Salvia reaching about 22-24 inches tall and wide.

Another great hardy sage for the landscape. This variety produces pale blue flowers that reach up to 20" tall. Deer resistant and easy to grow garden classic.

An easy growing perennial with pink flower spikes and deer resistant foliage! Blooms from spring through summer with a near mounding habit.

Salvia Sensation Compact Deep Blue has very nice dark purple flowers in the early summer. This plant attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies. 

This is a great native plant for wildlife! Adorable lemon-scented white flowers appear in large flat-topped clusters in June. Then black elderberry fruits appear in late summer. If birds don't eat them first, the fruits can be used to make jams, jellies,