Also known as Redberry Buckthorn, this evergreen shrub grows up to 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It produces small flowers in February and March, followed by bright red berries that appeal to numerous bird species. This plant is drought tolerant and can grow in full sun to partial shade, and in dry, well-drained soils.
This perennial herb is also known as Grayhead Coneflower, Pinnate Prairie Coneflower, and Yellow Coneflower. Its slender, hairy stems grow 3 to 5 feet tall, and are topped with bright yellow flowers with drooping petals and a grayish-brown central disk. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade, and in a wide variety of dry to moist soils, including sandy, clay, and calcareous soils.
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