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Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair FernAdiantum pedatumAdiantum pedatum -
Prairie Sage
Prairie SageArtemisia ludovicianaArtemisia ludoviciana -
Aromatic Aster
Aromatic AsterAster oblongifoliusAster oblongifolius -
Azure Sky (Blue) Aster
Azure Sky (Blue) AsterAster oolentangiensisAster oolentangiensis -
Crooked-stemmed Aster
Crooked-stemmed AsterAster prenanthoidesAster prenanthoides -
Purple-stemmed Aster
Purple-stemmed AsterAster puniceusAster puniceus -
Silky Aster
Silky AsterAster sericeusAster sericeus -
Panicled Aster
Panicled AsterAster simplexAster simplex -
Lady Fern
Lady FernAthyrium filix-feminaAthyrium filix-femina -
Narrow Leaved Spleenwort
Narrow Leaved SpleenwortAthyrium pycnocarponAthyrium pycnocarpon -
Side Oats Grama
Side Oats GramaBouteloua curtipendulaBouteloua curtipendula -
Hay Scented Fern
Hay Scented FernDennstasdtia punctilobulaDennstasdtia punctilobula -
Wood Fern
Wood FernDryopteris marginalisDryopteris marginalis -
Canada Wild Rye
Canada Wild RyeElymus canadensisElymus canadensis -
Silky Wildrye
Silky WildryeElymus villosusElymus villosus -
Virginia Wildrye
Virginia WildryeElymus virginicusElymus virginicus -
Large Leaved Aster
Large Leaved AsterEurybia macrophyllaEurybia macrophylla -
Bottle Gentian
Bottle GentianGentiana andrewsiiGentiana andrewsii -
Cream Gentian
Cream GentianGentiana flavidaGentiana flavida -
Stiff Gentian
Stiff GentianGentianella quinquefoliaGentianella quinquefolia -
Sneezeweed
SneezeweedHelenium autumnaleHelenium autumnale -
Woodland Sunflower
Woodland SunflowerHelianthus divaricatusHelianthus divaricatus -
Soft Rush
Soft RushJuncus effususJuncus effusus -
Path Rush
Path RushJuncus tenuisJuncus tenuis -
Torrey's Rush
Torrey's RushJuncus torreyiJuncus torreyi -
Cylindric Blazingstar
Cylindric BlazingstarLiatris cylindricaLiatris cylindrica -
Dotted Blazingstar
Dotted BlazingstarLiatris punctataLiatris punctata -
Variegated Moorgrass
Variegated MoorgrassMolinia caeruleaMolinia caerulea -
Sensitive Fern
Sensitive FernOnoclea sensibilisOnoclea sensibilis -
Interrupted Fern
Interrupted FernOsmunda claytonianaOsmunda claytoniana -
Royal Fern
Royal FernOsmunda regalisOsmunda regalis -
Cinnamon Fern
Cinnamon FernOsmundo cinnamomeaOsmundo cinnamomea -
Scribner's Panicgrass
Scribner's PanicgrassPanicum oligosanthesPanicum oligosanthes -
Switchgrass
SwitchgrassPanicum virgatumPanicum virgatum -
Christmas Fern
Christmas FernPolystichum acrostichoidesPolystichum acrostichoides -
Quaking Aspen
Quaking AspenPopulus tremuloidesPopulus tremuloides -
Prairie Coneflower
Prairie ConeflowerRatibida pinnataRatibida pinnata -
Zig Zag Goldenrod
Zig Zag GoldenrodSolidago flexicaulisSolidago flexicaulis -
Rigid Goldenrod
Rigid GoldenrodSolidago rigidaSolidago rigida -
Prairie Dropseed
Prairie DropseedSporobolus heterolepisSporobolus heterolepis -
Blue Wood Aster
Blue Wood AsterSymphyotrichum cordifoliumSymphyotrichum cordifolium -
Heath Aster
Heath AsterSymphyotrichum ericoidesSymphyotrichum ericoides -
Smooth Aster
Smooth AsterSymphyotrichum laeveSymphyotrichum laeve -
New England Aster
New England AsterSymphyotrichum novae-angliaeSymphyotrichum novae-angliae
Name | Type | Light Exposure | Soil Moisture | Height | Bloom Color | Bloom Months | Notes/Description | |
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Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum ![]() |
1 foot | USDA Info | ||||||
Prairie Sage Artemisia ludoviciana ![]() |
2 to 3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Aromatic Aster Aster oblongifolius ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Azure Sky (Blue) Aster Aster oolentangiensis ![]() |
4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Crooked-stemmed Aster Aster prenanthoides ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Purple-stemmed Aster Aster puniceus ![]() |
4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Silky Aster Aster sericeus ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Panicled Aster Aster simplex ![]() |
6 inches | USDA Info | ||||||
Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina ![]() |
2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Narrow Leaved Spleenwort Athyrium pycnocarpon ![]() |
2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Side Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Hay Scented Fern Dennstasdtia punctilobula ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Wood Fern Dryopteris marginalis ![]() |
1 foot | USDA Info | ||||||
Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis ![]() |
4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Silky Wildrye Elymus villosus ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Virginia Wildrye Elymus virginicus ![]() |
3 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Large Leaved Aster Eurybia macrophylla ![]() |
2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Bottle Gentian Gentiana andrewsii ![]() |
2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Cream Gentian Gentiana flavida ![]() |
2 to 3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Stiff Gentian Gentianella quinquefolia ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale ![]() |
6 inches | USDA Info | ||||||
Woodland Sunflower Helianthus divaricatus ![]() |
3 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Soft Rush Juncus effusus ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Path Rush Juncus tenuis ![]() |
1 foot | USDA Info | ||||||
Torrey's Rush Juncus torreyi ![]() |
1 foot | USDA Info | ||||||
Cylindric Blazingstar Liatris cylindrica ![]() |
2 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Dotted Blazingstar Liatris punctata ![]() |
2 to 3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Variegated Moorgrass Molinia caerulea ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis ![]() |
2 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Interrupted Fern Osmunda claytoniana ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Royal Fern Osmunda regalis ![]() |
3 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Cinnamon Fern Osmundo cinnamomea ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Scribner's Panicgrass Panicum oligosanthes ![]() |
1 foot | USDA Info | ||||||
Switchgrass Panicum virgatum ![]() |
3 to 6 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides ![]() |
2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Quaking Aspen Populus tremuloides ![]() |
40 to 100 feet | USDA Info | Quaking Aspen is the most abundant and widespread tree in Minnesota today and the most common Populus species in North America. The huge stands across northern Minnesota are the result of clear cutting our expansive pine forests a century ago. Fire suppression has also allowed it to expand into historical prairie habitats were subsoil moisture is adequate to sustain it through dry periods. In the winter months its bark could be confused with other Populus species but its small, shiny and hairless buds that are not coated with resin distinguishes it from other similar species. | |||||
Prairie Coneflower Ratibida pinnata ![]() |
4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Zig Zag Goldenrod Solidago flexicaulis ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | Zig Zag Goldenrod gets its name from the way that its stems 'zig zag' from leaf to leaf. These leaves are bluntly toothed all along the stem with the middle leaves usually the largest at 6 inches long and 4 inches wide. The small flowers appear from late summer to early fall in a cluster near the top of the plant. Zig Zag Goldenrod can be aggressive and therefore may not be suitable for small woodland gardens. | |||||
Rigid Goldenrod Solidago rigida ![]() |
4 to 5 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Prairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis ![]() |
1 to 2 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Blue Wood Aster Symphyotrichum cordifolium ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Heath Aster Symphyotrichum ericoides ![]() |
3 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
Smooth Aster Symphyotrichum laeve ![]() |
3 to 4 feet | USDA Info | ||||||
New England Aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ![]() |
3 to 6 feet | USDA Info | Easily grown in average, Medium well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moist, rich soils. Good air circulation helps reduce incidence of foliar diseases. Pinching back stems several times before mid-July will help control plant height, promote bushiness and perhaps obviate the need for staking. Easily grown from seed and may self-seed in the garden in optimum growing conditions. Plants may be cut to the ground after flowering to prevent any unwanted self-seeding and/or if foliage has become unsightly. |