St. Louis is located in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture\u2019s hardiness zone 6b. Native plants in this zone should be able to withstand winter temperatures of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>
Perennials <\/h2> Aromatic aster (symphyotrichum oblongifolium<\/em>)<\/h3> ![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_115139973450_3c62f87cd4_h.jpg\")
Joshua Mayer | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> If you\u2019re looking for a late-blooming wildflower, you may have met your perfect match. Aromatic aster<\/a> produces its pink or purple-blue flowers from August to September. Its 1-1.5 inch flowers resemble small daisies and attract bees and butterflies. Aromatic aster is even a larval host plant to the checkerspot butterfly.<\/p> This flower also earned a place on the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit List. This list highlights plants that are easy to maintain, resist most pests and diseases, and provide a high ornamental value for homeowners.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Soil should be dry to moderately moist<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Clay or sandy<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 1-3 feet tall; 1-3 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Butterfly milkweed (asclepias tuberosa<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"A](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_30505729427_c3353e1a07_h.jpg\")
Lenny DiFranza | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> As the name suggests, butterfly milkweed<\/a> is a favorite nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators. This native perennial is also a host plant for monarch butterfly larvae. Butterfly milkweed puts out yellow\/orange flowers from June to August and is another one of the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit. <\/p> - Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Soil should be dry to moderately moist<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Can tolerate poor soil but must be well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 1-2.5 feet tall; 1-1.5 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Downy phlox (phlox pilosa<\/em>)<\/h3> ![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_27044667675_c1edf4c073_c.jpg\")
Joshua Mayer | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Also called prairie phlox, this flowering perennial puts out fragrant light purple or pink flowers. The small, five-petaled flowers are about \u00be\u201d wide and bloom from May to July. Downy phlox is a good choice if you want to increase butterfly watching opportunities in your yard.<\/p>
Downy phlox<\/a> will sometimes put out another, more sparse, round of blooms in the fall. This flower has no disease or insect issues normally, but keep an eye out for spider mites when the weather turns hot and dry. Downy phlox prefers to be mulched throughout the summer to keep its roots cool.<\/p> - Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Fertile and moderately dry or moist, well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 1-1.5 feet tall; 1-1.5 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Lanceleaf coreopsis (coreopsis lanceolata<\/em>)<\/h3> ![\"bright](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_8173412518_9b3cd7aa35_c.jpg\")
Andrey Zharkikh | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> If you like to have a lawn full of summer color, lanceleaf coreopsis<\/a> can\u2019t be beaten if you\u2019re looking for a yellow bloomer. Lanceleaf coreopsis puts out bright yellow blooms 1-2 inches wide from May to July. It self-seeds and will form colonies over time. This flower is a colorful addition to a native prairie or wildflower garden. If you plant it as a border, plan to thin out new seedlings.<\/p> Plant lanceleaf coreopsis in well-drained soil to prevent crown rot. This flower does not have any notable disease or insect concerns. <\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Keep the soil dry or moderately moist <\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Rocky or sandy soils, well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 1-2 feet tall; 1-1.5 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Prairie blazing star (liatris pycnostachya<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_9382787885_9429a65243_c.jpg\")
Joshua Mayer | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> If you want a show-stopping purple flower in your lawn, prairie blazing star<\/a> won\u2019t disappoint. Blooming from July through August, prairie blazing star grows from 2-4 feet tall on average and can be a great cut flower to add to summer flower arrangements. <\/p> Not only will you enjoy its pretty, purple spikes, but the birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds will too. The tall spikes may need to be staked to remain upright; otherwise, this plant is low maintenance with no disease or insect concerns.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Keep soil dry or moderately moist<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Average, well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 2-5 feet tall; 1-2 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Purple coneflower (echinacea purpurea<\/em>)<\/h3> ![\"bee](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_7859676122_661a0c1a05_c.jpg\")
It’s No Game | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> For homeowners looking to increase the wildlife habitat in their lawn, purple coneflower<\/a> is another good choice. Its purple-pink, daisy-like flowers bloom from June through August and are a favorite treat for butterflies and birds.<\/p> Not only will the wildlife appreciate this flowering perennial, but purple coneflower also makes a good cut flower, as well. This plant self-seeds but you\u2019ll need to divide the clumps every four years or so. Leaf spot, Japanese beetles, and aster yellows disease are sometimes problems for this plant.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun or partial shade. (Does best in full sun.)<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Keep the soil dry or moderately moist <\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Average, well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 2-5 feet tall; 1.5-2 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Zigzag goldenrod (solidago flexicaulis<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"bright](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_1024px-solidago_flexicaulis_-_zigzag_goldenrod.jpg\")
Fritzflohrreynolds | Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Would you love to add Missouri wildflowers to your lawn but worry you have too much shade? Zigzag goldenrod<\/a> is a woodland flower that works well in partial shade. Also called broad leaf goldenrod, this plant displays yellow flowers from July through September, providing late-season color for your lawn.<\/p> Zigzag goldenrod is relatively free from disease and insect issues but look for rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Flower<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to full shade. (Prefers partial shade.)<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Average, well-drained<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 1-3 feet tall; 1-3 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Shrubs<\/h2> Wild hydrangea (hydrangea arborescens<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"white](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_557682395_78d35c4e2c_c.jpg\")
Chris M Morris | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> If you\u2019ve lived in the South for any length of time, you\u2019re familiar with this showy, flowering plant. Wild hydrangea<\/a> grows in almost any soil type but needs to stay moderately moist. Because of its tolerance for wet soils, it can be a good choice for a rain garden. This shrub flowers most prolifically from May through July but may continue intermittently through September.<\/p> Wild hydrangea is susceptible to several diseases and insect problems, including leaf spots, bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, and aphids, to name a few. Prune this shrub in late winter for the best foliage the following season. This is another of the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Rocky, shallow, clay, average<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 3-5 feet tall; 3-5 feet wide<\/li><\/ul>
Trees<\/h2> Eastern redbud (cercis canadensis<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"skinny](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_6984548514_c5d6ba6ed4_c.jpg\")
Eric Kilby | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Eastern redbud<\/a> is a native tree that is prized for its display of pink flowers in March and April. The flowers are especially noticeable because they form in early spring before the tree puts on its leaves.<\/p> Make sure your soil is well-drained and not consistently wet. Eastern redbuds are susceptible to several diseases, such as canker, blights, and mildew, among others. Insects such as caterpillars, Japanese beetles, and webworms can be problematic. Preventive measures include regular water and fertilization. Trim dead or dying branches as needed. <\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Tree<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Prefers at least a moderate level of fertility, well-drained, consistently moist<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 20-30 feet tall; 25-35 feet spread<\/li><\/ul>
Flowering dogwood (cornus florida<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"white](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_42802363581_e3609575d6_c.jpg\")
stanze | Flickr <\/a>| CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Flowering dogwood<\/a> is a popular tree that is found throughout the eastern U.S. and into Canada. It puts out white blooms from April to May, providing a beautiful start to spring in your lawn. Bright red fruits show off in late summer, and the green leaves turn to multiple shades of red in the fall. If you have an eastern redbud, the spring bloom periods for these trees often overlap.<\/p> This native tree requires a moderate level of maintenance. If possible, plant this tree in partial shade, and mulch around it (starting several inches away from the base of the tree) to keep the soil consistently moist. Flowering dogwood is susceptible to many diseases when stressed, including dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew, root rot, and others.<\/p>
- Plant type:<\/strong> Tree<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade; prefers partial shade<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Tolerates average soil; prefers lots of organic matter, well-drained, acidic<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 15-30 feet tall; 15-30 feet spread<\/li><\/ul>
Pawpaw (asimina triloba<\/em>) <\/h3> ![\"Dark](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_1024px-asimina_triloba_paw_paw_34215547120.jpg\")
Plant Image Library from Boston, USA | Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> This tree is sometimes considered a large shrub and usually grows up to 20 feet tall. It is found in nature as an understory tree in wooded areas and along streams. This tree works well in a home rain garden due to its preference for most soils. Its purple spring flowers turn to edible fruits that mature in early fall.<\/p>
Pawpaw<\/a> trees have no common disease or insect issues. Pawpaw has been named a Plant of Merit by the Missouri Botanical Garden.<\/p> - Plant type:<\/strong> Tree<\/li>
- Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun<\/li>
- Water needs:<\/strong> Keep soil moderately moist to wet but well-drained<\/li>
- Soil:<\/strong> Tolerates average soil; prefers fertile, acidic soils<\/li>
- Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>
- Mature height:<\/strong> 15-30 feet tall; 15-30 feet spread<\/li><\/ul>
Do you want to find out more?<\/h2> - GrowNative.org<\/a> – The Missouri Prairie Foundation created this website to educate Missourians about the wonders and benefits of native plants.<\/li>
- St. Louis Audubon Society<\/a> – A wealth of information about local bird species, but that\u2019s not all! Did you know that you can have a conservationist come to your home to help you create a landscape that is beneficial to birds, pollinators, and people? Through their Bring Conservation Home<\/a> program, you can make your lawn a feast for local wildlife.<\/li><\/ul>
If you\u2019d prefer to have someone else establish a native habitat in your St. Louis lawn, contact one of our <\/em>St. Louis lawn care professionals<\/em><\/a> today. They\u2019ll install native plants, trees, and shrubs to help you accomplish the goals you have for your landscape.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Larry Mills | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The spirit of St. Louis is rich in history, music, beer, and yes, plants. Missouri native plant species have called […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":4263,"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":[467],"class_list":["post-4255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-missouri","tag-lawn-care-st-louis-mo"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_50181184621_9dc93cf7da_h.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Sarah Bahr","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-bahr\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4255","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\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4255\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
If you\u2019re looking for a late-blooming wildflower, you may have met your perfect match. Aromatic aster<\/a> produces its pink or purple-blue flowers from August to September. Its 1-1.5 inch flowers resemble small daisies and attract bees and butterflies. Aromatic aster is even a larval host plant to the checkerspot butterfly.<\/p> This flower also earned a place on the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit List. This list highlights plants that are easy to maintain, resist most pests and diseases, and provide a high ornamental value for homeowners.<\/p> As the name suggests, butterfly milkweed<\/a> is a favorite nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators. This native perennial is also a host plant for monarch butterfly larvae. Butterfly milkweed puts out yellow\/orange flowers from June to August and is another one of the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit. <\/p> Also called prairie phlox, this flowering perennial puts out fragrant light purple or pink flowers. The small, five-petaled flowers are about \u00be\u201d wide and bloom from May to July. Downy phlox is a good choice if you want to increase butterfly watching opportunities in your yard.<\/p> Downy phlox<\/a> will sometimes put out another, more sparse, round of blooms in the fall. This flower has no disease or insect issues normally, but keep an eye out for spider mites when the weather turns hot and dry. Downy phlox prefers to be mulched throughout the summer to keep its roots cool.<\/p> If you like to have a lawn full of summer color, lanceleaf coreopsis<\/a> can\u2019t be beaten if you\u2019re looking for a yellow bloomer. Lanceleaf coreopsis puts out bright yellow blooms 1-2 inches wide from May to July. It self-seeds and will form colonies over time. This flower is a colorful addition to a native prairie or wildflower garden. If you plant it as a border, plan to thin out new seedlings.<\/p> Plant lanceleaf coreopsis in well-drained soil to prevent crown rot. This flower does not have any notable disease or insect concerns. <\/p> If you want a show-stopping purple flower in your lawn, prairie blazing star<\/a> won\u2019t disappoint. Blooming from July through August, prairie blazing star grows from 2-4 feet tall on average and can be a great cut flower to add to summer flower arrangements. <\/p> Not only will you enjoy its pretty, purple spikes, but the birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds will too. The tall spikes may need to be staked to remain upright; otherwise, this plant is low maintenance with no disease or insect concerns.<\/p> For homeowners looking to increase the wildlife habitat in their lawn, purple coneflower<\/a> is another good choice. Its purple-pink, daisy-like flowers bloom from June through August and are a favorite treat for butterflies and birds.<\/p> Not only will the wildlife appreciate this flowering perennial, but purple coneflower also makes a good cut flower, as well. This plant self-seeds but you\u2019ll need to divide the clumps every four years or so. Leaf spot, Japanese beetles, and aster yellows disease are sometimes problems for this plant.<\/p> Would you love to add Missouri wildflowers to your lawn but worry you have too much shade? Zigzag goldenrod<\/a> is a woodland flower that works well in partial shade. Also called broad leaf goldenrod, this plant displays yellow flowers from July through September, providing late-season color for your lawn.<\/p> Zigzag goldenrod is relatively free from disease and insect issues but look for rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spot. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors.<\/p> If you\u2019ve lived in the South for any length of time, you\u2019re familiar with this showy, flowering plant. Wild hydrangea<\/a> grows in almost any soil type but needs to stay moderately moist. Because of its tolerance for wet soils, it can be a good choice for a rain garden. This shrub flowers most prolifically from May through July but may continue intermittently through September.<\/p> Wild hydrangea is susceptible to several diseases and insect problems, including leaf spots, bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, and aphids, to name a few. Prune this shrub in late winter for the best foliage the following season. This is another of the Missouri Botanical Garden\u2019s Plants of Merit.<\/p> Eastern redbud<\/a> is a native tree that is prized for its display of pink flowers in March and April. The flowers are especially noticeable because they form in early spring before the tree puts on its leaves.<\/p> Make sure your soil is well-drained and not consistently wet. Eastern redbuds are susceptible to several diseases, such as canker, blights, and mildew, among others. Insects such as caterpillars, Japanese beetles, and webworms can be problematic. Preventive measures include regular water and fertilization. Trim dead or dying branches as needed. <\/p> Flowering dogwood<\/a> is a popular tree that is found throughout the eastern U.S. and into Canada. It puts out white blooms from April to May, providing a beautiful start to spring in your lawn. Bright red fruits show off in late summer, and the green leaves turn to multiple shades of red in the fall. If you have an eastern redbud, the spring bloom periods for these trees often overlap.<\/p> This native tree requires a moderate level of maintenance. If possible, plant this tree in partial shade, and mulch around it (starting several inches away from the base of the tree) to keep the soil consistently moist. Flowering dogwood is susceptible to many diseases when stressed, including dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew, root rot, and others.<\/p> This tree is sometimes considered a large shrub and usually grows up to 20 feet tall. It is found in nature as an understory tree in wooded areas and along streams. This tree works well in a home rain garden due to its preference for most soils. Its purple spring flowers turn to edible fruits that mature in early fall.<\/p> Pawpaw<\/a> trees have no common disease or insect issues. Pawpaw has been named a Plant of Merit by the Missouri Botanical Garden.<\/p> If you\u2019d prefer to have someone else establish a native habitat in your St. Louis lawn, contact one of our <\/em>St. Louis lawn care professionals<\/em><\/a> today. They\u2019ll install native plants, trees, and shrubs to help you accomplish the goals you have for your landscape.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Larry Mills | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The spirit of St. Louis is rich in history, music, beer, and yes, plants. Missouri native plant species have called […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":4263,"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":[467],"class_list":["post-4255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-missouri","tag-lawn-care-st-louis-mo"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_50181184621_9dc93cf7da_h.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Sarah Bahr","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-bahr\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4255","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\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4255\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Butterfly milkweed (asclepias tuberosa<\/em>) <\/h3>
Downy phlox (phlox pilosa<\/em>)<\/h3>
Lanceleaf coreopsis (coreopsis lanceolata<\/em>)<\/h3>
Prairie blazing star (liatris pycnostachya<\/em>) <\/h3>
Purple coneflower (echinacea purpurea<\/em>)<\/h3>
Zigzag goldenrod (solidago flexicaulis<\/em>) <\/h3>
Shrubs<\/h2>
Wild hydrangea (hydrangea arborescens<\/em>) <\/h3>
Trees<\/h2>
Eastern redbud (cercis canadensis<\/em>) <\/h3>
Flowering dogwood (cornus florida<\/em>) <\/h3>
Pawpaw (asimina triloba<\/em>) <\/h3>
Do you want to find out more?<\/h2>