Hypericum kalmianum (Kalm's St. Johnswort) Milkweed Button Blazing Star is a

Button Blazing Star is a medium to tall prairie forb with distinctive flower spikes dotted with large buttons of clustered violet florets that bloom beginning in July

Very similar to Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders) in most ways except Zizia aptera (Heart-leaved Meadow Parsnip) has heart-shaped leaves

but also nectar sources that many native flowers provide

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Calico Beardtongue is an adaptable plant that forms a rosette of deep green foliage in moist to mesic conditions

Hypericum kalmianum (Kalm's St. Johnswort) Milkweed Button Blazing Star is aThis is a low growing compact shrub with brilliant yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils but works in normal soils as well. A perfect native shrub to replace many lower non native shrubs as it maintains a nice shape and smaller size. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 2 3' Flower Color Yellow Flower Time July Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants