Native Midwest Wildflowers
Native Midwest Wildflowers
Restore habitat and strengthen ecosystems throughout the Midwest with these native wildflowers. Native plants are well-adapted to local growing conditions and can handle extreme swings in weather better than non-natives. Best of all they provide crucial food and habitat to wildlife, beneficial insects and pollinators. Choose from over 80 native species including Pairie Aster, Butterfly Weed and Purple Coneflower, or plant our Native Midwest Mix for a colorful, long-lasting display. Best for planting in: IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI and ON. All of the seed we offer at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
Large-flowered Beardtongue is a drought tolerant wildflower perfect for hard-to-reach areas in the garden or low water landscapes. This native purple flower also attracts a variety o...
Learn MorePenstemon grandiflorus Seeds Large-Flowered Beardtongue Penstemon grandiflorus$4.95Per PacketLarge-flowered Beardtongue is a drought tolerant wildflower perfect for hard-to-reach areas in the garden or low water landscapes. This native purple flower also attracts a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late spring/early summer garden. We think this is one of the most beautiful Penstemons in the entire Penstemon genus! (Perennial)White Vervain adds gorgeous texture to meadows with its single stemmed, white flower spikes. The nectar and pollen of this native wildflower attracts a variety of bees, butterflies a...
Learn MoreWhite Vervain Seeds White Vervain Verbena urticifolia$3.95Per PacketWhite Vervain adds gorgeous texture to meadows with its single stemmed, white flower spikes. The nectar and pollen of this native wildflower attracts a variety of bees, butterflies and wasps. White Vervain prefers partial shade and moist, fertile conditions, growing up to 5’ tall. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) is extremely easy to grow and grows in any sunny spot in the garden or meadow. The highly fragrant blooms not only attract hummingbirds, but ...
Learn MorePrairie Milkweed Seeds Prairie Milkweed, Sullivant's Milkweed or Smooth Milkweed Asclepias sullivantii$5.95Per PacketPrairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii) is extremely easy to grow and grows in any sunny spot in the garden or meadow. The highly fragrant blooms not only attract hummingbirds, but also bees and butterflies – especially monarchs. Perennial.Ignite your garden or meadow all season long with Rudbeckia Marmalade. This low-growing variety delights with large, daisy-like flowers that are orange/yellow. Deer resistant and sun...
Learn MoreBlack Eyed Susan Seeds Marmalade Black Eyed Susan Marmalade Rudbeckia hirta Marmalade$3.95Per PacketIgnite your garden or meadow all season long with Rudbeckia Marmalade. This low-growing variety delights with large, daisy-like flowers that are orange/yellow. Deer resistant and sun loving, plant this annual in almost any spot.This native wildflower’s seed provides vital food for birds, and attracts a variety of pollinators with its nectar. Named for the fact that its leaves always grow facing east a...
Learn MoreCompass Plant Seeds Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum$3.95Per PacketThis native wildflower’s seed provides vital food for birds, and attracts a variety of pollinators with its nectar. Named for the fact that its leaves always grow facing east and west with their tips pointed north, Compass Plant prefers full sun and can grow up to 9’ tall. Its prolific yellow blooms, long bloom time, and statuesque height make it the perfect choice for a larger prairie, meadow or the back of a garden border. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Poke Milkweed grows best in indirect sun or partial shade, making it a superb plant for gardens with dappled sunlight. An important resource for Monarch butterflies, the bi-colored f...
Learn MorePoke Milkweed Seeds Poke Milkweed Asclepias exaltata$5.95Per PacketPoke Milkweed grows best in indirect sun or partial shade, making it a superb plant for gardens with dappled sunlight. An important resource for Monarch butterflies, the bi-colored flowers also attract a variety of beneficial insects, including some varieties of moths. Tall, slender stalks reach heights of 5' and produce globe-shaped blooms that instead of standing upright, dangle elegantly off the stems. (Asclepias exaltata)Downy Wood Mint is a versatile native wildflower, thriving in almost any soil type and tolerating full sun to partial shade. Spiky purple/pink flowers bloom for several weeks in the ...
Learn MoreDowny Wood Mint Seeds Downy Wood Mint Blephilia ciliata$4.95Per PacketDowny Wood Mint is a versatile native wildflower, thriving in almost any soil type and tolerating full sun to partial shade. Spiky purple/pink flowers bloom for several weeks in the early summer, attracting a variety of birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Deer resistant and easy to grow. (Perennial)Daisy-like, white flowers provide vital nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees. Heath Aster is native to the United States and grows to be about 2’ tall, delighting with nu...
Learn MoreHeath Aster Seeds Heath Aster Symphyotrichum ericoides, Aster oblongifolius$3.95Per PacketDaisy-like, white flowers provide vital nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees. Heath Aster is native to the United States and grows to be about 2’ tall, delighting with numerous blooms in the late summer meadow. This easy-to-grow perennial is drought tolerant and thrives in dry, clay soil, preferring as much sun as possible. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Hoary Vervain is a drought tolerant perennial that boasts a long bloom time, often adding gorgeous purple flower spikes for up to six weeks in the late summer. This native variety&rs...
Learn MoreHoary Vervain Seeds Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta$3.95Per PacketHoary Vervain is a drought tolerant perennial that boasts a long bloom time, often adding gorgeous purple flower spikes for up to six weeks in the late summer. This native variety’s seeds provide vital nourishment for a variety of small animals and birds, making it a perfect choice for any sustainable planting. Hoary Vervain’s leaves are also a common larval host for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. This variety grows in full sun to part shade and is extremely easy to grow. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.Rudbeckia subtomentosa is a beautiful Black-Eyed Susan perennial with anise-scented blooms....
Learn MoreSweet Black Eyed Susan Seeds Sweet Coneflower Rudbeckia subtomentosa$3.95Per PacketRudbeckia subtomentosa is a beautiful Black-Eyed Susan perennial with anise-scented blooms.Also known as Cutleaf Coneflower, this cheerful wildflower grows to be about 7 feet tall and makes a grand statement in the late season garden. Golden petals surround a green cone, c...
Learn MoreWild Golden Glow Seeds Cutleaf Coneflower, Green-Headed Coneflower, Wild Golden Glow Rudbeckia laciniata$3.95Per PacketAlso known as Cutleaf Coneflower, this cheerful wildflower grows to be about 7 feet tall and makes a grand statement in the late season garden. Golden petals surround a green cone, creating a beautiful statement that also attracts winged wildlife. Perennial.Also known as Annual Buttercup or Cursed Crowfoot, this wildflower prefers moist soils and illuminates the shady garden with glowing yellow petals and bright green sepals. Annual....
Learn MoreCursed Buttercup Seeds Cursed Buttercup, Cursed Crowfoot Ranunculus sceleratus$3.95Per PacketAlso known as Annual Buttercup or Cursed Crowfoot, this wildflower prefers moist soils and illuminates the shady garden with glowing yellow petals and bright green sepals. Annual.Hairy Mountain Mint is a pollinator-magnet, attracting butterflies, bees and wasps to the meadow. This white-blooming beauty has the fresh, clean smell of mint and grows to be about ...
Learn MoreHairy Mountain Mint Seeds Hairy Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum pilosum$3.95Per PacketHairy Mountain Mint is a pollinator-magnet, attracting butterflies, bees and wasps to the meadow. This white-blooming beauty has the fresh, clean smell of mint and grows to be about 3’ tall. Perennial.Mimulus ringens. This is the Eastern Monkeyflower with bright blue/purple blooms. Loves wet ground in sun. Perennial...
Learn MoreMonkey Flower Seeds Monkeyflower Mimulus ringens$3.95Per PacketMimulus ringens. This is the Eastern Monkeyflower with bright blue/purple blooms. Loves wet ground in sun. PerennialThis native species boasts unique, bright yellow blooms on mound-shaped, shrubby foliage. Growing up to 3 feet tall, this shrub is easy to grow and adapts to a variety of climates. P...
Learn MoreShrubby St. John's Wort Seeds Shrubby St. John's Wort Hypericum prolificum$3.95Per PacketThis native species boasts unique, bright yellow blooms on mound-shaped, shrubby foliage. Growing up to 3 feet tall, this shrub is easy to grow and adapts to a variety of climates. Perennial.Eutrochium fistulosum is a tall hardy flower of early fall. Loves wet spots. Perennial...
Learn MoreJoe Pye Weed Seeds Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium fistulosum$3.95Per PacketEutrochium fistulosum is a tall hardy flower of early fall. Loves wet spots. PerennialThis is the „pale„ cousin of famed Purple Coneflower, and often the echinacea used in medicinal preparations. Perennial....
Learn MorePale Coneflower Seeds Pale Purple Coneflower Echinacea pallida$3.95Per PacketThis is the "pale" cousin of famed Purple Coneflower, and often the echinacea used in medicinal preparations. Perennial.This purple-spiked native of the prairie is so loved it‚s a florist favorite. Loves dry gritty soil, full sun. Perennial....
Learn MoreBlazing Star Seeds Blazing Star or Gayfeather Liatris spicataAs low as $24.95Per 1/4 PoundThis purple-spiked native of the prairie is so loved it's a florist favorite. Loves dry gritty soil, full sun. Perennial.Grey Headed Coneflower is a native perennial known for its tall, skyward-pointing center cones, surrounded by downward-facing yellow petals. Lovely in a meadow setting, each plant pr...
Learn MoreGrey Headed Coneflower Seeds Grey Headed Coneflower Ratibida pinnataAs low as $25.95Per 1/4 PoundGrey Headed Coneflower is a native perennial known for its tall, skyward-pointing center cones, surrounded by downward-facing yellow petals. Lovely in a meadow setting, each plant produces upwards of twelve stalks topped with singular, attention-getting blooms. A standout wildflower for dry soils. (Ratibida pinnata)
Heirloom Maximilian Sunflower gives you the iconic look of Sunflowers but continues to bloom year after year. Illuminating the garden with golden-yellow blooms from summer into fall,...
Learn MoreMaximilian Sunflower Seeds Maximilian Sunflower Helianthus maximilianiAs low as $19.95Per 1/4 PoundHeirloom Maximilian Sunflower gives you the iconic look of Sunflowers but continues to bloom year after year. Illuminating the garden with golden-yellow blooms from summer into fall, and reaching up to 10 ft tall, this perennial Sunflower will quickly become the true backbone of your wildflower meadow or garden. An open-pollinated variety, Maximilian is easy to grow and attracts birds, butterflies and other pollinators all season long. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.This species can turn the plains purple to the horizon. Great for dry areas. To 3 ft, mid-summer bloom. Perennial....
Learn MorePurple Prairie Clover Seeds Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpureaAs low as $25.95Per 1/4 PoundThis species can turn the plains purple to the horizon. Great for dry areas. To 3 ft, mid-summer bloom. Perennial.This is Wild Cleome „discovered„ by Lewis & Clark, great for meadows. To 5 ft. for mid to late bloom. Annual....
Learn MoreRocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Cleome serrulataAs low as $19.95 Sale $18.95Per 1/4 PoundThis is Wild Cleome "discovered" by Lewis & Clark, great for meadows. To 5 ft. for mid to late bloom. Annual.Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a showier variety of Common Milkweed. It is extremely elegant, producing willowy foliage and pink blooms. It will also attract beautiful butte...
Learn MoreSwamp Milkweed Seeds Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnataAs low as $4.95Per PacketSwamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a showier variety of Common Milkweed. It is extremely elegant, producing willowy foliage and pink blooms. It will also attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden or meadow. Perennial.The droopy, lemon-yellow daisy that‚s native to the plains. Tough, useful plant for full sun in dry areas. Perennial....
Learn MoreYellow Prairie Coneflower Seeds Yellow Prairie Coneflower Ratibida columniferaAs low as $14.95Per 1/4 PoundThe droopy, lemon-yellow daisy that's native to the plains. Tough, useful plant for full sun in dry areas. Perennial.
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