H/W 1'-2' X 1'-2' Wet to moist humus rich slightly acidic soils in full shade. White flowers in April-May followed by shiny red berries in late summer. Berries are poisonous to people but are a food source for birds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H 1'-2' Prefers moist slightly acidic organic soils in part shade. Delicate looking fern with horizontal lacy leaves surrounding black stems. Zone 3

H/W 2'-4' X 1' Moist to dry loam soils in full sun to part sun. Purple spiked flowers in June-Sept. Dark green leaves emit anise scent. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 2'-3' Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Purple flower spikes in June-Aug. Shrub native to prairies and savannas. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 10'-12' X 10'-12' Moist soils in full sun to part sun. Attractive purple flower spikes in June-Aug. Thicket shrub native to moist woods and stream banks. Tolerates periodic flooding. Zone 3

H/W 4'-8' X 18" Moist to dry loam/clay soils in full sun to part sun. Clump forming warm season grass with turkey foot shaped flower clusters in July-Sept. Seeds attract birds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Prefers moist soils in full sun to part sun. Numerous white flowers in May-June. Spreads by rhizomes to form a groundcover. Zone 3

H/W 4" X spreading. Dry sand/loam soils in full sun to part sun. Fuzzy white flowers in late April-June. Beautiful groundcover for sunny garden borders. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to almost full shade. Nodding red and yellow flowers in April-May. Nice lobed foliage. Attracts hummingbirds. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Prefers moist loam soils in part sun to shade. Unusual green flower found under large leaves May-July followed by a cluster of red berries. Berries are poisonous. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 4'-6' X 3'-6' Wet to dry slightly acidic soils in full sun to part sun. Upright shrub with dark green glossy foliage in summer that turns red in fall. Masses of white flowers in May followed by black fruits. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 6"-8" X spreading. Moist humus rich soils in shade. Maroon flowers in May-June. Large dark green leaves. Spreads by rhizomes to form a beautiful groundcover. Zone 3

H/W 3'-5' X 1'-2' Prefers moist slightly acidic humus rich soils in part sun to shade. White drooping flowers in June-July. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Wet to consistently moist loam soils in full sun. Beautiful dark pink flowers in June-Aug. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

Asclepias tuberosa. H/W 1'-3' X 1' Moist to dry sand/loam soils in full sun to part sun. Striking orange flowers in July-Aug. Slow growing. Taproot. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 2'-4' X 1'  Moist to dry loam soils in full sun to part sun. Light blue flowers in Aug-Oct. Dark green heart-shaped leaves. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4

H/W 3'-5' X 1' Moist well drained loam soils in full sun to part sun. Blue-green smooth leaves. Abundant blue flowers in Aug-Oct. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 4'-5' X 2' Moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Beautiful purple flowers in late Aug-Oct. Dense dark green foliage. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Dry sand/loam soils in full sun. Numerous purple flowers in Sept-Oct. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4

H 2'-3' Wet to moist slightly acidic organic soils in part shade to full shade. Lacy, arching fern. Makes a nice groundcover. Rhizomatous. Zone 3

H/W 3'-5' X 3' Moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Gorgeous dark blue flowers in May-July. Beautiful foliage. Grows slowly to form a large clump. Native to Wisconsin. Zone 4

H/W 3'-5' X 2'-3' Moist to dry soils in full sun to part sun. Gorgeous white flowers in June-July. Beautiful blue-green foliage. Grows slowly to form a large clump. Zone 4

This native plants attracts pollinators and is good in native garden, raingardens and water gardens.

Blue Lobelia

H 3'-5' Prefers wet soils and full sun to part sun, but will tolerate dryer soils. Small white aster-like flowers with yellow centers in Aug-Oct. Tall erect plant that can be pinched back in late May for more compact growth. Rhizomatous. Zone 4

Bottle Gentians

H/W 2'-3' X 18" Moist to dry sandy or loam soils in full sun to part sun. Warm season grass with flowers arranged on one side of the stem in midsummer. Seeds attract birds. Produces short rhizomes. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' Dry gravelly soils in full sun to part sun. Fine textured leaves and attractive flower spikes in late summer. Zone 3

H 4'-6' Moist soils in part sun to shade. Light blue flowers grow in clusters on top of stem. Blooms progress up the stems and appear in July-Oct. Attracts butterflies. Biennial. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 18" Moist soils in full sun. Cool season, clump forming sedge with green flowers in late spring followed by brown seeds. Seeds attract birds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 18" Moist to dry soils in full sun to shade. Cool season, soft textured sedge with unique brown flat seeds. Zone 3

Carex comosa. Green folliage with brown seeds. Grows up to 5 feet tall.

H/W 2'-3' X 18" Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Cool season sedge with attractive spiked seed heads. Semi evergreen leaves. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 4

H/W 2'-3' Moist fertile soil in full sun to shade. Sedge native to low woods and along stream banks. Spreads slowly by rhizomes to form a nice groundcover. Zone 4

H/W 6"-12" X 12"-18" Moist to dry sand/loam soils in full sun to shade. Cool season, spreading woodland sedge with delicate arching semi-evergreen leaves and tan colored flowers in May. Spreads by rhizomes. Zone 4

H/W 12"-18" X 18" Moist rich loamy soils in part sun to shade. Cool season, ornamental woodland sedge with star shaped flowers in late spring. Seeds attract birds. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 18" Moist soils in part sun to shade. Cool season, finely textured woodland sedge with flower spikes in the spring. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 18"-24" Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Cool season, attractive sedge with clusters of green flower spikes in spring. Seeds attract birds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H 4'-6' Moist soils in full sun to part sun. Bright yellow flowers in July-Aug. Nice yellow fall foliage. Attracts birds. Native to Wisconsin. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 3'-5' Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Clusters of white flowers in June-July. Shrub native to prairies and savannas. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 2'-4' X 1'-2' Moist well drained soils in part sun to shade. Cool season, clump forming grass with drooping oatlike flower spikelets followed by decorative seed heads in Aug-Sept. Attracts birds. Native to Wisconsin and Iowa. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Wet to moist organic soils in full sun. Cream flowers in July-Sept followed by attractive seed heads. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H 1'-2' Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Bright yellow flowers in June-Aug. Dark green narrow leaves. Attracts butterflies. Rhizomatous. Zone 4

H 1'-2.5' Moist rich soil in shade. This fern has narraw lacy fronds and stems that are dark red when it emerges in spring. Bulblets form along main stem and fall off to form new plants. Zone 3

H/W 0.5'-1' X 1' Prefers rich, moist soil in shade. Delicate fern-like foliage. Unique white flowers appear in April-May. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Dry soils in full sun. Pale pink petals surround a dark brown central disk in June-July. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 12"-18" Moist to dry soils in full sun to part sun. Pink flowers on erect stems bloom in June-July. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zone 4

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Moist sand/loam soils in full sun to part sun. Pinkish purple flowers on sturdy stems bloom in July-Sept. Attracts birds and butterflies. Native to Wisconsin and Iowa. Zone 3

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Moist well drained soils in part sun to shade. Tall graceful grass with large bottlebrush shaped seed heads. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Prefers well drained moist sandy/loam soils in full sun. Greenish white spherical flower heads in July-Sept. Yuccalike foliage. Taproot. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 4

H/W 4'-6' X 2' Wet to moist rich loam soils in full sun to part sun. Pink flowers on purple spotted stems bloom in July-Aug. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Requires wet to consistently moist soils in full sun. Clusters of off-white flowers in July-Sept. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 4'-6' X 2' Prefers moist soils in full sun to part sun. Clusters of pink aromatic flowers in July-Sept. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 6" X spreading Moist to dry soils in full sun to shade. Small white flowers in April-May followed by 3/8" edible berries. Foliage turns red in fall. Nice groundcover. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Consistently moist organic soils in full sun to part sun. Attractive deep blue bottle shaped flowers in Aug-Oct. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 18" Moist humus rich soils in part sun to light shade. Attractive lavender flowers in May-June. Seeds attract birds. Nice red fall color. Zone 3

H/W 6"-12" X 12" Moist to dry sand/loam soils in full sun to part sun. Nodding, rose colored flowers starting in late April followed by showy seed heads that resemble plumes of smoke. Spreads by rhizomes. Zone 4

H/W 3'-5' Wet to consistently moist soils in full sun to part sun. Abundant deep yellow daisy-like flowers in Aug-Oct. Can prune back in late May to keep more compact. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 4'-5' X 2' Prefers moist soils in full sun to part sun. Yellow sunflower-like flowers in June-Sept. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 4"-6" X 6"-12" Moist humus rich soils in part sun to full shade. Delicate small white flowers along stalks in April-May. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X spread Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Cool season grass with glossy leaves that have a sweet aromatic fragrance. Flowers turn to seed heads in July. Spreads by rhizomes. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Attractive purple flowers in May-July. Erect, swordlike leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. Nice raingarden and water garden plant. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Attractive purple flowers in May-July. Erect, swordlike leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 4

A Native American medicine man named Joe Pye, is said to have cured typhus fever with this plant. It forms a large clump of statuesque plant with whorls of pointed leaves and large heads of pinkish-purple flowers in mid to late summer. It is loved by bee

H 2'-4' X 9" Moist to dry sand/loam soils in full sun to part sun. Clusters of purple, buttonlike flowers on short stalks in July-Oct. Glasslike gray green leaves. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 3'-5' X 9" Wet to moist loam soils. Prefers full sun. Beautiful purple buttonlike flowers in Aug-Sept. Attracts butterflies and is a favorite of Monarchs. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 3'-5' X 6" Wet to moist sand/loam soils. Prefers full sun. Abundant purple flowers in July-Sept. Support stems using tall grasses. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 4'-5' X 6" Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Dense spikes of purple flowers in July-Sept. Grasslike leaves. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Native to Wisconsin. Zone 3

H/W 2'-4' X 6" Wet to moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Brilliant red  flowers in July-Sept. Attracts hummingbirds. Shallow roots need to be kept consistently moist. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Wet to moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Deep blue tubular flowers in Jul-Sept. Attracts hummingbirds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 4

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Dry sandy soils in full sun to part sun. Clusters of purple pealike flowers in May to June. Beautiful when planted in large masses. Only host plant of the endangered karner blue butterfly. Zone 3

H/W 2"-4" X spreading Moist acidic humus-rich soil in part sun to shade. White flowers in May-June followed by red berries. Nice groundcover. Attracts birds. Zone 2

H 2'-4' Wet to moist slightly acidic loam soils in full sun to shade. Delicate vase shaded fern with feathery fronds. Rhizomatous. Zone 4

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Moist loam soils in part sun to light shade. Clumps of bell shaped blue flowers in April-May. Deep green oval shaped leaves. Zone 4

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Wet soils in full sun to part sun. Abundant purple flowers in June-Aug. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 6"-12" X 1' Moist loam acidic soils in part sun to full shade. Delicate white or bluish flowers in April-June. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Zone 3

H 2'-4' X 12"-18" Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Dense round lavender flowers in July-Sept. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zone 3

H 2'-4' Wet acidic humus soils in full sun to shade. Deeply pinnate light green fronds. Best planted in masses or as a groundcover. Rhizomatous. Zone 3

H 3'-4' Moist acidic soils in part sun to shade. Upright fern with deep green foliage. Cinnamon colored fertile frond spikes appear in spring. Zone 3

H 2'-4' Moist rich acidic soils in part sun to shade. The green sterile leaflets are 'interrupted' by a few brown fertile leaflets on the large fronds, giving the plant its name. Rhizomatous. Zone 3

H 2'-6' Wet rich acidic soils in part sun to shade. Clump forming fern. Leaflets are widely spaced, giving the fern a pea-family appearance. Spores are located in clusters at the tips of the fronds. Zone 3

ECHINACEA paradoxa

H/W 4'-5' X 18" Wet-moist to moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Clump forming warm season grass with greenish flower clusters in late summer followed by  showy delicate seed heads. Seeds attract birds. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Moist sandy loam soils in full sun to part sun. White flowers in June-July. Attracts hummingbirds. Zone 4

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Moist to dry sand/loam soils in full sun. Densely packed purple flower heads in Jul-Sept. Fine textured foliage. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Moist loam neutral soils in part sun to shade, but will tolerate almost full sun. Showy, bell shaped blue flowers in May-June. Clump forming with attractive dark green foliage. Zone 3

H/W 3'-4' X 1' Moist loam soils in full sun to shade. Green flowers dangle along arching stem in May-June followed by dark blue berries in September. Grows slowly from rhizomes. Berries attract birds. Zone 4

H 18"-24" Moist humus rich well drained soils in part sun to shade. Clump forming fern with dark green evergreen fronds. Zone 3

H/W 6" X 6" Dry, well drained soils in full sun. White or lavender flowers in April-May followed by showy seed heads. Clump forming. Taproot. Zone 4

H/W 3'-5' X 18" Prefers moist soils in full sun to part sun. Showy yellow  flowers on individual stalks in July-Sept. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zone 4

H/W 2'-3' X 2' Prefers moist soils in full sun to part sun. Showy daisylike yellow/orange flowers in July-Sept. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Moist to dry soils in full sun to part sun. Large, golden yellow flowers in June-Oct. Attracts butterflies. Biennial. Self seeds. Zone 3

H/W 3'-6' X 1' Moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Attractive yellow flowers in Aug-Oct. Attracts butterflies. Long-lived. Native to Wisconsin and Iowa. Zone 4

H 2'-5' Moist soils in full sun to part sun. Brilliant yellow flowers with black centers in Aug-Oct. Three-lobed leaves. Attracts butterflies. Short-lived. Zone 3

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Moist to dry well drained loam soils in full sun. Violet flowers bloom continuously from June-Aug. Zone 4

H/W 6"-10" X 6" Moist loam soils in part sun. Pure white flowers in April-May. Large rounded leaves are attractive throughout the season. Rhizomatous. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 18" Moist to dry well drained sand or loam soils in full sun to part shade. Clump forming warm season grass with attractive silvery white seed heads. Seeds attract birds. Showy reddish-brown fall color. Zone 3

H/W 6'-8' X 2' Moist to dry soils in full sun. Large, lemon yellow flowers in July-Sept. 12" to 18" deeply divided leaves orient themselves in a north-south direction. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 6'-8' X 2' Moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Large, lemon yellow flowers in July-Sept. Leaves encircle stems and form cups that collect water. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Moist to dry loam acidic soils in full sun to shade. Conical white flowers develop at the end of the stem in May-June followed by red berries in fall. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Zone 3

H/W 2'-5' Moist to dry soil in full sun to part sun. Pyramidal clusters of small yellow flowers in Aug-Oct. Beautiful perennial garden plant. Attracts butterflies. Goldenrods do not cause hayfever. Zone 3

H/W 6'-8' X 2' Wet to moist soils in full sun to part sun. Graceful arching warm season grass. Purple seed heads in summer, turning yellow in the fall. Golden yellow fall color. Forms dense stands along stream banks. Spreads by rhizomes. Zone 4

H/W 2'-4' X 18" Moist to dry well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Clump forming warm season grass with fine textured leaves and many upright flower stalks in late summer. Seeds attract birds. Yellow to orange fall color.

H/W 1'-3' X 1'-2' Moist loam slightly acidic soils in part sun to shade. Delicate greenish flowers in April-May on male plants. Nice fine textured foliage.  Zone 3

H/W 4"-8" X 12" Moist loam soils in part sun to shade. Abundant white to pink flowers in April-June. Beautiful ephemeral woodland plant. Zone 4

H/W 1'-2' X 1' Dry soils in full sun. Deep purple, three petaled flowers in May-Jul. Flowers close up by mid-afternoon. Foliage resembles daylilies. Attracts butterflies. Spreads by rhizomes to form clumps. Zone 4

H/W 1' X 1' Moist organic loam soils in part sun to shade. Beautiful pure white, three-petaled flowers in April-June. Zone 3

H/W 3'-5' X 1' Wet to moist rich soils in full sun to part sun. Vertical spikes of dark blue flowers in July-Sept. Long and narrow toothed leaves. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 1'-3' X 1' Prefers dry well drained soils in full sun. Vertical spikes of blue flowers in June-Sept. Hairy wedge shaped leaves. Attracts butterflies. Zone 3

H/W 4'-6' X 1' Prefers moist soils in full sun. Clumps of reddish-purple flowers in July-Sept. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 4

H/W 3'-6' X 1' Prefers moist loam soils in full sun to part sun. Vertical white flower spike in July-Aug. Whorled leaves. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3

H/W 2'-3' X 1' Prefers moist well drained soils in full sun to part sun. Bright yellow flowers in May-June. Attracts butterflies. Nice raingarden plant. Zone 3