Other Plant Lists
These lists will help you select native plants for various situations. Click on any one of the headings to see the recommended plants. You can print out the lists or click on any one of the entries to learn more about that plant.
- Best Natives for Butterflies
These Missouri natives provide nectar for adult butterflies and/or food for the young larvae caterpillars. - Natives Made for the Shade
Use native perennials and shrubs to add seasonal interest and color to the edge of your woodland or plant in shady areas in your landscape. - Sun-loving Natives
These dazzling natives will add color to sunny, open garden beds or prairie plantings. - Nectar-rich Natives for Hummingbirds
Plant a variety of native perennials and blooming shrubs to create a continual feast for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. - Natives that Thrive in Containers
Enjoy native plants in colorful containers and later in your garden. - Create a Songbird Haven with Natives
Create a living birdfeeder by planting a variety of fruiting native shrubs and seed producing native perennials and grasses. Even during the winter, these plants add interest and attract watchable wildlife to your landscape.
