{"id":26230,"date":"2024-07-19T21:43:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T21:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=26230"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T14:20:08","slug":"missouri-wildflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Missouri Wildflowers for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to make your garden beautiful with some Missouri wildflowers? As the Show Me State, we\u2019re here to show you the best native blooms \u2014 like the crested iris and the false aster \u2014 whether you\u2019re near the Lake of the Ozarks or beyond.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it easy for you to find the perfect fit, we\u2019ve divided these blooms by color. This way, you can choose the Missouri native flowers that best match your landscape.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-38f5904f-20cb-4451-9639-68756662089d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#0-purple-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">Purple wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#4-blue-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">Blue wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#8-white-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">White wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#12-orange-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">Orange wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#16-yellow-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">Yellow wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#20-red-wildflowers-for-missouri\" style=\"\">Red wildflowers for Missouri<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-wildflowers\/#24-faq-about-missouri-wildflowers\" style=\"\">FAQ about Missouri wildflowers<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-purple-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"purple-wildflowers-for-missouri\">Purple wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea-\"><span id=\"purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\">Purple coneflower (<em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of a Purple Coneflower\" class=\"wp-image-9347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800-610x416.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/purple-coneflower_800-390x266.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/sonnenhut-blume-bl%c3%bcte-pink-rot-3566888\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Couleur<\/a> | Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purple coneflower can range from pink to purple, with distinctive droopy petals surrounding a prominent brown central cone. It thrives in various soil types and can be found in open woodlands throughout most of Missouri. If you\u2019re looking to build a pollinator garden, this wildflower is a great option, as it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Prefers a fertile, loam soil. It tolerates some gravel or clay.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Light, sweet, honey-like<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>May &#8211; October<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Medium<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height:<\/strong> 2 to 5 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>None<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-prairie-blazing-star-liatris-pycnostachya-\"><span id=\"prairie-blazing-star-liatris-pycnostachya\">Prairie blazing star (<em>Liatris pycnostachya<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of purple flowers from prairie blazing star\" class=\"wp-image-4262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c-610x404.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c-390x258.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wackybadger\/9382787885\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Mayer<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prairie blazing star brings a unique touch to any garden with its densely packed, fluffy spikes of purple flowers that give it a distinct fuzzy appearance. This wildflower is commonly found across Missouri, especially in prairies and rocky, open ground. It also attracts pollinators.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 3 to 9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun or partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist clay, silt, or sandy soil that\u2019s well-drained<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> None<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom Time: <\/strong>July &#8211; October<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water Needs:<\/strong> Low, does not need additional watering once established<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature Height:<\/strong> 1 to 5 feet, depending on species<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential Hazards:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong> Low.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-purple-prairie-clover-dalea-purpurea-\"><span id=\"purple-prairie-clover-dalea-purpurea\">Purple prairie clover (<em>Dalea purpurea<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Purple prairie clover plant\" class=\"wp-image-25073\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3750735349_f09c789270_k-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3750735349\/in\/photolist-ok1Q9W-ok22w5-2mdWDAR-778sS2-ok2aYp-oBf3DK-ok2pKS-ok2mLr-oBf2ax-oBiH9s-6HruWR-6Hvyjo-2mdWDzJ-2mRxAaM-6HruNH-2me1FEE-6HvxK5-6Hvysd-77coGf-2mdVtYK-2me1FLX-AJXzbx-oQAwKq-jXhRcz-feJd4o-DSDqnk-EPZtyx-6HvybN-2mRzE5n-2mi8Xpk-JJb9kp-2mRD7ZB-diTfb4-VmMyMS-2jWHrRr-djmGtT-8mi7sZ-2cZQWFf-Jv4WPp-G6C3pn-29a5cj7-Yz339F-diTf3T-djmGjx-diTcom-diTcNb-HFG9WZ-2fdnTfs-JJb2Qv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purple prairie clover is a standout wildflower with rose-purple flower heads perched atop wiry stems. Beyond its beauty, this plant has a taproot that helps supply fertility to the soil. It is found all over the Show Me State, except in the lowland counties of the southeastern region, and it is a favorite among gardeners.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3 to 8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Dry to mesic soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>May &#8211; September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-blue-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"blue-wildflowers-for-missouri\">Blue wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-crested-iris-iris-cristata-\"><span id=\"crested-iris-iris-cristata\">Crested iris (<em>Iris cristata<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784.jpg\" alt=\"light purple crested iris flowers\" class=\"wp-image-5085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rsz_1024px-iris_cristata_eco_bluebird_3455977784-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Iris_cristata_%27Eco_Bluebird%27_(3455977784).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drew Avery<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crested iris is a low-growing plant that serves as an excellent ground cover for Missouri gardens, especially if you have a shaded area that needs a pop of color. It has delicate blooms that range from light purple to blue. In Missouri, you can find the crested iris along streams in lowland woods in the southeastern counties.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>4-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>April &#8211; May<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>5 to 10 inches<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> Causes discomfort if ingested by humans. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Discover more dangerous plants in our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/poisonous-landscape-plants-for-dogs\/\">Most Poisonous Landscape Plants for Dogs<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Remove dying foliage in fall.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-southern-blue-flag-iris-virginica-\"><span id=\"southern-blue-flag-iris-virginica\">Southern blue flag (<em>Iris virginica<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Southern-blue-flag.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Southern blue flag plant\" class=\"wp-image-26241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Southern-blue-flag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Southern-blue-flag-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Southern-blue-flag-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Southern-blue-flag-610x404.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marknenadov\/35124620492\/in\/photolist-VvQRX3-dGBKww-KcPDc3-E1fTEu-213NES5-Bd7fn4-2jbjmVQ-ZaZKHD-6PfcSP-21vKFYE-Zvy4JJ-21AHUw4-hRXsur-2pNs7RL-2pNnB62-2fgER6K-KdjHk4-KgEHj8-hRYdpt-GE4BAe-21xU479-21vKHFs-21vKZ15-hRY3i9-CXfjaL-hRYgYn-hRYeTR-hRXt6M-hRY3PE-hRXPhQ-KwamTC-AMNoC9-aak17o-bYAZo7-bYB2EL-bYAYrY-NhvhKc-avt6Wi-KgER5t-Nqanaa-KhoBzQ-2ncXazp-29BwbwJ-KbQjEw-KaZBNy-Msgjrg-4UuQcW-KeYpz3-KhoxYm-Nqaqbv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Nenadov<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Southern blue flag is a wetland species that blooms with blue-violet flowers accented by a yellow blotch. This plant thrives in inland swamps, marshes, and floodplains, particularly in northern and central Missouri. If you\u2019re planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-rain-garden\/\">build a rain garden<\/a>, the Southern blue flag is an ideal choice.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Acidic, wet soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Light, sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> May &#8211; June<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>High<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 3 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> Causes discomfort if ingested by humans. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-shining-blue-star-amsonia-illustris-\"><span id=\"shining-blue-star-amsonia-illustris\">Shining blue star (<em>Amsonia illustris<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star-.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Shining blue star plant\" class=\"wp-image-26240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star--510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shining-blue-star--610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peganum\/5695063773\/in\/photolist-9FfG3H-f23UQW-2nDY8eo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peganum<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as the Ozark bluestar, the shining blue star is a wetland species that thrives along the banks of streams and rivers in the southern half of Missouri, especially in the Ozark region. This plant features spikes of white-blue flowers and deep green willow-like leaves that turn a stunning gold in the fall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moist, loamy, well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> April &#8211; May<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 3 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> The sap can be mildly irritating.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low.<strong> <\/strong>Cut stems back after flowering to encourage new growth.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-white-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"white-wildflowers-for-missouri\">White wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-false-aster-boltonia-asteroides-\"><span id=\"false-aster-boltonia-asteroides\">False aster (<em>Boltonia asteroides<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of False aster plant\" class=\"wp-image-26239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/False-aster-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50697352@N00\/19783967908\/in\/photolist-2o7Ejh7-2o7BFc7-PB6c9m-FV8KhR-8NDSWb-8wtJgh-w9f1oY-wLinyJ-w9f7KW-x1AswC-XLoqAi-XLoqhn-XLoqd4-YJYRzb-XGQ7Bq-yPKisU-XGQ7vd-XLoqEg-YHq88G-YJYRvy-YHq8aA-XLoq7c-XGQbjq-XGQbgu-XGQbHb-YHq84y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F. D. Richards<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The false aster is a charming wildflower with small, daisy-like flowers that appear in broad clusters. Its petals can be white, pink, or lilac, surrounding a bright yellow central disk (that might even remind you a bit of gooey butter cake). In Missouri, it can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/habitats\/stream-edges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stream edges<\/a> and wetlands.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Prefers medium moisture, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range, including wet soils.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> August to September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>5 to 6 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Average. You can control the plant height to avoid flopping by cutting back stems in late spring to early summer.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-white-turtlehead-chelone-glabra-\"><span id=\"white-turtlehead-chelone-glabra\">White turtlehead (<em>Chelone glabra<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of white petals from a turtlehead flower\" class=\"wp-image-4860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_chelone_glabra_-_white_turtlehead-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chelone_glabra_-_White_Turtlehead.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fritzflohrreynolds<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The white turtlehead is a distinctive plant that features dense clusters of two-lipped white flowers that stand out with their unique shape. As the name suggests, these blooms resemble turtle heads emerging from their shells. This plant is more common in Southeast Missouri and the St. Louis area.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Prefers organically rich, medium to wet soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Very subtle scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> August to October<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Average to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 3 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Cut back at the end of the season.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis-\"><span id=\"foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis\">Foxglove beardtongue (<em>Penstemon digitalis<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800.jpg\" alt=\"Foxglove Beardtongue growing in cutting yard\" class=\"wp-image-9337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800-610x416.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Foxglove-beardtongue_800-390x266.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/69oSsf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lcm1863<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine yourself enjoying a plate of toasted ravioli outside with friends and family, surrounded by the beauty of the foxglove beardtongue in your garden. This plant features tubular flowers that range from white to pale pink atop rigid stems. It is found throughout Missouri, except for a few counties in the northwest.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Prefers fertile, well-drained loam, clay loam, or sandy soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>April to June<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>3 to 5 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Cut back in late autumn or early spring to promote growth.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-orange-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"orange-wildflowers-for-missouri\">Orange wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-butterfly-milkweed-asclepias-tuberosa-\"><span id=\"butterfly-milkweed-asclepias-tuberosa\">Butterfly milkweed (<em>Asclepias tuberosa<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a.jpg\" alt=\"bright orange butterfly milkweed\" class=\"wp-image-4599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a-610x376.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_rsz_0509200941a-390x240.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sharon Sullivan | Lawn Love<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butterfly milkweed is undoubtedly one of the best perennials for Missouri landscapes in full sun. This vibrant plant contains clusters of orange flowers that bloom during summer, attracting monarch butterflies and other pollinators. In Missouri, it thrives in a variety of dry and rocky environments, open woods, glades, prairies, fields, and roadsides throughout the state.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June to August<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1 to 2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poison.org\/articles\/milkweed-can-cause-serious-poisoning-204#:~:text=All%20parts%20of%20the%20plant,skin%20and%20eyes%20if%20touched\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milkweed is poisonous<\/a>. Do not eat it and avoid touching it.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-michigan-lily-lilium-michiganense-\"><span id=\"michigan-lily-lilium-michiganense\">Michigan lily (<em>Lilium michiganense<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Michigan-lily.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Michigan lily plant\" class=\"wp-image-26237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Michigan-lily.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Michigan-lily-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Michigan-lily-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Michigan-lily-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/92640669@N07\/9288866614\/in\/photolist-8gMxhF-f9PSqE-LDMLdC-FfGDji-HRhJVE-2nysQG4-2nysU2T-fio6Qs-z7jWcX-fi94ei-2nysTNX-6SAU1m-LLkBBy-ocamgm-fFmwTb-ctyCkm-ctyCCS-6SAV2A-6SwSik-ctyCML-oxVuCM-ctyBPS-LGky9v-fio7jY-Aytfat-fiogmq-6SwStM-fiodNL-LLkNCb-LHNxXu-oew4FZ-ogi38k-nX2uqs-LGks8x-LGkvuT-otrTAb-m3Jarx-2b8vg7-2pYZ4g-2pjNs5X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bwinesett<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its name, the Michigan lily is native not only to Michigan but also to some parts of Missouri. This plant is one of the most different-looking among the species on our list, with its striking orange flowers that face downward, covered in purple speckles, resembling the skin of a tiger.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 4-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial sun&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Subtle, sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June to July<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 5 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to cats. Learn about more plants that are dangerous to cats in our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/plants-poisonous-to-cats\/\">Common Indoor and Outdoor Plants Poisonous to Cats<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Cut back leaves and stems after they turn yellow.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-spotted-touch-me-not-impatiens-capensis-\"><span id=\"spotted-touch-me-not-impatiens-capensis\">Spotted touch-me-not (<em>Impatiens capensis<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spotted-touch-me-not-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spotted touch me not plant closeup\" class=\"wp-image-26247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spotted-touch-me-not-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spotted-touch-me-not-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spotted-touch-me-not-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Spotted-touch-me-not-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Spotted_Touch-me-not_-_Impatiens_capensis,_Leesylvania_State_Park,_Woodbridge,_Virginia.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judy Gallagher<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spotted touch-me-not is a tall plant with pendant gold-orange flowers adorned with red flecks (almost like unique handmade earrings). These blooms also serve as an important source of nectar for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Widespread across Missouri, this plant is most commonly found near the banks of streams.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 2-11<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial sun, shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Humus-rich wet soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Annual, but a prolific self-seeder<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June to September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Average to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 5 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong> None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-yellow-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"yellow-wildflowers-for-missouri\">Yellow wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-celandine-poppy-stylophorum-diphyllum-\"><span id=\"celandine-poppy-stylophorum-diphyllum\">Celandine poppy (<em>Stylophorum diphyllum<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Celandine-poppy.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Celandine poppy plant\" class=\"wp-image-26236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Celandine-poppy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Celandine-poppy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Celandine-poppy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Celandine-poppy-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wildreturn\/51128764940\/in\/photolist-f3oKE3-2kU5hw1-7XppWs-ecQVAW-7Xpq7y-nn4xpv-N2PJD-7XmayP-nDxbZY-7XpoQu-7XmaLz-7Xm9VT-7Xponj-2kU5hrw-ca4SKQ-2ngXwTk-2ngWf8R-66QXyL-2m1amaP-2nj1JSk-2nj9BuS-HfEU7U-2kTZFhV-2kq1Gk7-2kq1Hnn-ecKhvg-n6WYhN-nftmk9-MGXu5-sarLcP-GTmjK9-TH1fuU-rt6bRw-sq4wan-DFLvwC-TH1fRq-Su6y5Y-2pKtD9E-2kq5EBN-2kq1T5y-2kq294m-9AkSSj-2ejZuMe-sd8h8V-swhpuh-MGXtY-2kq6x8i-TzaKfK-2pKt4K4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy Reago &amp; Chrissy McClarren<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celandine poppy is another Missouri native perennial wildflower that can be perfect for your garden. It features bright yellow flowers, and it is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/build-a-shade-garden\/\">shaded gardens<\/a> or planting along a shady path. The celandine poppy is most commonly found in central and southeast Missouri, but it is so popular that you might spot it statewide.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 4-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial sun, shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Medium to wet soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> April to June<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1 to 2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Every part of this plant is poisonous.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>High. Needs watering often or it will go dormant.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-missouri-primrose-oenothera-macrocarpa-\"><span id=\"missouri-primrose-oenothera-macrocarpa\">&nbsp;Missouri primrose (<em>Oenothera macrocarpa<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c.jpg\" alt=\"vibrant yellow missouri primrose in a bush\" class=\"wp-image-4643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_2618551447_0f0ffc964c_c-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/protoslacker\/2618551447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Powers<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Missouri primrose, or glade lily, is an ephemeral beauty that graces your garden with large, fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers. These blooms open in the late afternoon for night pollination by moths and wither by the next day. This plant thrives in Missouri\u2019s glades, bluffs, and rocky prairies, but it is cultivated statewide.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 3-7<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Prefer dry to medium, well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Citrus<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> May &#8211; August<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>6 inches to 1 foot<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-missouri-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-missouriensis-\"><span id=\"missouri-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-missouriensis\">Missouri black-eyed Susan (<em>Rudbeckia missouriensis<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_black-eyed-susan-gc85c7ab4f_1280.jpg\" alt=\"five Missouri black-eyed Susan\" class=\"wp-image-11275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_black-eyed-susan-gc85c7ab4f_1280.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_black-eyed-susan-gc85c7ab4f_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_black-eyed-susan-gc85c7ab4f_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_black-eyed-susan-gc85c7ab4f_1280-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/schwarz%c3%a4ugige-susan-blumen-pflanzen-6578861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as the Missouri coneflower, the Missouri black-eyed Susan produces many yellow flowers with ray-like petals surrounding a dark brown cone. This wildflower is a magnet for pollinators. It is found throughout the Ozarks on limestone and dolomite glades and in rocky prairies.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June &#8211; October<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 3 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>None known<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-red-wildflowers-for-missouri\"><span id=\"red-wildflowers-for-missouri\">Red wildflowers for Missouri<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis-\"><span id=\"cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis\">Cardinal flower (<em>Lobelia cardinalis<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c.jpg\" alt=\"vibrant red petals from a cardinal flower\" class=\"wp-image-4392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_3839857177_ac2893f80a_c-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dmott9\/3839857177\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DM<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cardinal flower is an excellent choice for a shade garden, thriving best in moderate shade. However, if you have rich, organic soil, this plant can also tolerate full sun. It blooms with striking red flower spikes in late summer. In Missouri, the cardinal flower is typically found in wet sites and is often seen along Ozark streams.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Medium to wet, rich soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> None<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> July to September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> High<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>2 to 4 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Deadhead to encourage rebloom.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-columbine-aquilegia-canadensis-\"><span id=\"columbine-aquilegia-canadensis\">Columbine (<em>Aquilegia canadensis<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c.jpg\" alt=\"single red flower with a yellow center from a red columbine\" class=\"wp-image-4349\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c-768x622.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c-610x494.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_18285907442_313796dc24_c-390x316.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nordique\/18285907442\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Stevens<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The columbine is a unique and eye-catching plant for both humans and hummingbirds. It has red tubular flowers with a touch of yellow. It can thrive in sun and shade, as long as the soil is average to moist. The columbine is grown statewide in Missouri, but it can mostly be found on limestone or dolomite ledges in the Ozarks and in moist woodlands.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 3 to 8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun or partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Clay, silt, or sandy soil that\u2019s well-drained, moist, dry-ish<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom Time:<\/strong> April to May<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water Needs:<\/strong> Weekly or whenever the soil is completely dry<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature Height:<\/strong> 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential Hazards:<\/strong> Moderately flammable\/risk of fire<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong> Low. Faded flowers need to be removed to promote additional bloom.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-royal-catchfly-silene-regia-\"><span id=\"royal-catchfly-silene-regia\">Royal catchfly (<em>Silene regia<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Royal catchfly plant\" class=\"wp-image-26235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Silene-regia-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peganum\/14763270844\/in\/photolist-2nDG9JE-2jr1hiL-2jqYXsR-2jr1hc8-2jr1hf4-ouzC5u-2jqYXmt-2jr1h7o-2jvVbpm-owxTBH-odhNjU-WdP4NY-KNWFBY-L5Wj1h-KioMX5-5jetrP-5jiK8y-5jiJub-5jiKES-8mjpVR-ooQFS1-ouvqxr-VBojrg-aa1xP2-8iGWwn-27FU7VJ-oDiErU-JTXLZk-zv7Yud-yNJHMe-27FU1Xb-yQS514-ctABCd-zsZUcb-2ankswj-JTXMFv-zLCkt1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peganum<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal catchfly dazzles with clusters of 5-petaled red flowers that bloom in the summer. Its name comes from the sticky calyx on the flowers, which can trap small insects. This flower can be grown all over Missouri, although it is uncommon along the southern edge of the Unglaciated Plains.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zones:<\/strong> 5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Moderately fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> July to August<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>3 to 4 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>It is unknown whether this plant is toxic. Another species in the same genus (<em>Silene acaulis<\/em>) is, so be careful.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-faq-about-missouri-wildflowers\"><span id=\"faq-about-missouri-wildflowers\">FAQ about Missouri wildflowers<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-why-choose-native-wildflowers\"><span id=\"why-choose-native-wildflowers\">Why choose native wildflowers?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native wildflowers are already adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them low-maintenance and reducing the need for chemicals. In addition, they have significant environmental value, as they are beneficial to pollinators and local wildlife.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-what-are-the-native-spring-flowers-in-missouri\"><span id=\"what-are-the-native-spring-flowers-in-missouri\">What are the native spring flowers in Missouri?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missouri has a variety of beautiful native spring flowers that add vibrant colors to the landscape. From the list we presented, the flowers that bloom in spring are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Purple coneflower<\/li>    <li>Purple prairie clover<\/li>    <li>Crested iris<\/li>    <li>Southern blue flag<\/li>    <li>Shining blue star<\/li>    <li>Foxglove beardtongue<\/li>    <li>Celandine poppy<\/li>    <li>Columbine<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out other Missouri plants in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/missouri-native-plants\/\">Missouri Native Plants for Your Landscape<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-what-are-missouri%E2%80%99s-planting-zones\"><span id=\"what-are-missouris-planting-zones\">What are Missouri\u2019s planting zones?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missouri is located in planting zones 5b to 8a, with the majority of the state falling into zone 6b. Generally, the farther north you go, the colder the plating zone (5b or 6a), and the farther south, the warmer the zone (7b or 8a). To learn more, check out our guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-missouri\/\">Planting Zones of Missouri<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-call-a-professional\"><span id=\"call-a-professional\">Call a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d rather spend your time enjoying a boat ride on the Lake of the Ozarks than planting wildflowers, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/missouri\">calling a local professional<\/a>. They have the expertise to care for your Missouri wildflowers, ensuring your garden thrives without all the effort on your part.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-d188ca9d-f7f0-4627-b07f-8cedf49a8d0b\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-bceecfd7-3b99-4724-8b54-d78138c09b1c\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d188ca9d-f7f0-4627-b07f-8cedf49a8d0b\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d188ca9d-f7f0-4627-b07f-8cedf49a8d0b\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d188ca9d-f7f0-4627-b07f-8cedf49a8d0b\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenia.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gardenia<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri Botanical Garden<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri Department of Conservation<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50697352@N00\/4939402454\/in\/photolist-2o7Ejh7-2o7BFc7-PB6c9m-FV8KhR-8NDSWb-YJYRzb-XGQ7Bq-8wtJgh-w9f1oY-wLinyJ-x1AswC-XGQ7vd-XLoqEg-YHq88G-YJYRvy-YHq8aA-XLoq7c-XLoqhn-XGQbjq-XLoqd4-XGQbgu-XGQbHb-XLoqkD-XGQbPd-XLoqnx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F. D. Richards<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your garden beautiful and low-maintenance with Missouri wildflowers, like the crested iris and false aster. Discover the best blooms for your landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":26244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[200],"tags":[583],"class_list":["post-26230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-missouri","tag-lawn-care-mo"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/false-aster-plant.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Maria Isabela Reis","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/maria-isabela-reis\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}