The Natural Garden, Inc
The Nursery Specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & Grasses
38W443 Highway 64, St. Charles, IL 60175
www.thenaturalgardeninc.com
630-584-0150
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Genus Species CommonName Description
Acorus calamus Sweet Flag sword-shaped foliage
Acorus calamus Sweet Flag sword-shaped foliage
Actinomeris alternifolia Wingstem numerous yellow flowers
Agastache scrophulariaefolia Hyssop, Purple Giant lavender spikes
Alisma subcordatum Water Plantain, Common water plant
Allium canadense Garlic, Wild pink blossoms
Allium stellatum (SE MN eco) Onion, Prairie deep reddish-pink
Anemone canadensis (CR eco) Anemone, Meadow 2.5" flowers
Anemone canadensis (CR eco) Anemone, Meadow 2.5" flowers
Angelica atropurpurea Angelica, Great bold and gorgeous
Angelica atropurpurea Angelica, Great bold and gorgeous
Aquilegia canadensis Columbine, American nodding spurred blossom
Aquilegia canadensis Columbine, American nodding spurred blossom
Aralia racemosa Spikenard beautiful big foliage
Aralia racemosa Spikenard beautiful big foliage
Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit eccentric bloom
Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit eccentric bloom
Asclepias incarnata Milkweed, Swamp pink & crimson blossoms
Asclepias incarnata Milkweed, Swamp pink & crimson blossoms
Asclepias syriaca Milkweed, Common largest seed pod
Asclepias verticillata Milkweed, Whorled narrow foliage
Aster azureus Aster, Sky Blue versatile beauty
Aster azureus Aster, Sky Blue versatile beauty
Aster ericoides Aster, Heath fine textured, bushy
Aster ericoides Aster, Heath fine textured, bushy
Aster laevis Aster, Smooth Blue open clusters of blue
Aster laevis Aster, Smooth Blue open clusters of blue
Aster lateriflorus Aster, Side-flowering well branched many flrs
Aster linariifolius Aster, Flax-leaved purple rays yellow disc
Aster macrophyllus Aster, Big-leaved floriferous
Aster macrophyllus Aster, Big-leaved floriferous
Aster novae-angliae Aster, New England magnificent display
Aster novae-angliae Aster, New England magnificent display
Aster oblongifolius Aster, Aromatic good for home garden
Aster ptarmicoides Aster, Upland White dense flower display
Aster puniceus Aster, Swamp handsome red stem
Aster sericeus Aster, Silky great purple bloom
Aster shortii Aster, Short's woodland brightener
Aster umbellatus Aster, Flat Top flat clusters of bloom
Astragalus canadensis Milk Vetch towers of cream
Baptisia leucantha Wild Indigo, White upright beams of blooms
Baptisia leucantha Wild Indigo, White upright beams of blooms
Baptisia leucophaea Wild Indigo, Cream horizontal clusters
Baptisia leucophaea Wild Indigo, Cream horizontal clusters
Blephilia ciliata Mint, Downy Wood sapphire mint blossoms
Blephilia hirsuta Mint, Hairy Wood radiating mint blossoms
Boltonia decurrens Aster, Decurrent False floriferous
Cacalia suaveolens Indian Plantain, Sweet erect,bold foliage
Camassia scilloides Hyacinth, Wild spring flowering bulbs
Campanula americana Bellflower, American biennial, blue spikes
Cassia hebecarpa Senna, Wild shrub size accent
Cassia hebecarpa Senna, Wild shrub size accent
Chelone glabra Turtlehead, White smooth, neat foliage
Chelone glabra Turtlehead, White smooth, neat foliage
Cicuta maculata Water Hemlock syn. Spotted Cowbane
Coreopsis lanceolata Tickseed, Sand bright fringed petals
Coreopsis lanceolata Tickseed, Sand bright fringed petals
Coreopsis palmata Tickseed, Prairie bright yellow flowers
Coreopsis palmata Tickseed, Prairie bright yellow flowers
Coreopsis tripteris Tickseed, Tall bamboo-like stems
Coreopsis tripteris Tickseed, Tall bamboo-like stems
Desmanthus illinoensis Illinois Sensitive Plant dark twisted bean pods
Desmodium illinoense Tick Trefoil, Illinois fine prairie keepsake
Dodecatheon meadia 2nd yr Shooting Star, 2nd year delicate reflexed petal
Dodecatheon meadia 3rd yr Shooting Star, 3rd year delicate reflexed petal
Dodecatheon meadia 3rd yr + Shooting Star, 3rd year + reflexed petal 3rd year
Echinacea pallida Coneflower, Pale Purple pale reflexed petals
Echinacea pallida Coneflower, Pale Purple pale reflexed petals
Echinacea purpurea Coneflower, Purple rigid horizontal petals
Echinacea purpurea Coneflower, Purple rigid horizontal petals
Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master unique white flowers
Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master unique white flowers
Eupatorium maculatum Joe Pye Weed, Spotted flat top clusters
Eupatorium maculatum Joe Pye Weed, Spotted flat top clusters
Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset self sows strongly
Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset self sows strongly
Eupatorium purpureum Joe Pye Weed, Purple large domed cluster
Eupatorium purpureum Joe Pye Weed, Purple large domed cluster
Eupatorium rugosum White Snake Root compact white clusters
Euphorbia corollata Spurge, Flowering airy sprays
Euphorbia corollata Spurge, Flowering airy sprays
Galium boreale Bedstraw, Northern masses of tiny flowers
Gaura biennis var. pitcheri Gaura, Biennial whiskered flower faces
Geranium maculatum (native) Geranium, Wild woodland & savanna native
Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke feather duster bloom
Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke feather duster bloom
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed fancy scalloped petals
Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed fancy scalloped petals
Helianthus mollis Sunflower, Downy butter yellow flowers
Helianthus mollis Sunflower, Downy butter yellow flowers
Helianthus occidentalis Sunflower, Western bright flowers
Helianthus occidentalis Sunflower, Western bright flowers
Heliopsis helianthoides Sunflower, False bright orangish yellow
Heliopsis helianthoides Sunflower, False bright orangish yellow
Heuchera richardsonii Alumroot, Prairie red fall foliage
Heuchera richardsonii Alumroot, Prairie red fall foliage
Hibiscus palustris Mallow, Swamp Rose tropical look, hardy
Hibiscus palustris Mallow, Swamp Rose tropical look, hardy
Hydrophyllum virginianum Waterleaf, Virginia feathery clusters
Hypericum punctatum St. John's Wort, Spotted bushy stamens
Hypericum pyramidatum St. John's Wort, Great handsome large plant
Hypericum pyramidatum St. John's Wort, Great handsome large plant
Iliamna remota Mallow, Kankakee Hibiscus type bloom
Iris virginica var. shrevei Blue Flag syn. Wild Blue Iris
Iris virginica var. shrevei Blue Flag syn. Wild Blue Iris
Kuhnia eupatorioides corymb. False Boneset Stem is topped by white flower head
Lespedeza capitata Clover, Round-headed Bush silky soft foliage
Lespedeza violacea Clover, Violet Bush clusters of tiny blossoms
Lespedeza violacea Clover, Violet Bush clusters of tiny blossoms
Liatris aspera Blazing Star, Rough open spike button bloom
Liatris aspera Blazing Star, Rough open spike button bloom
Liatris cylindracea Blazing Star, Cylindric rose flower tufts
Liatris cylindracea Blazing Star, Cylindric rose flower tufts
Liatris ligulistylis (SE MN eco) Blazing Star, Meadow branched flower spikes
Liatris ligulistylis (SE MN eco) Blazing Star, Meadow branched flower spikes
Liatris pycnostachya Blazing Star, Prairie spikes dense w/flowers
Liatris pycnostachya Blazing Star, Prairie spikes dense w/flowers
Liatris spicata Blazing Star, Marsh feast for butterflies
Liatris spicata Blazing Star, Marsh feast for butterflies
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower intricate red flowers
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower intricate red flowers
Lobelia siphilitica Lobelia, Great Blue pale to dark blue
Lobelia siphilitica Lobelia, Great Blue pale to dark blue
Lycopus americanus Common Water Horehound mint family
Lysimachia quadriflora Loosestrife, Narrow-leaved dainty blossoms
Lythrum alatum Loosestrife, Winged delicate, fine textured
Lythrum alatum Loosestrife, Winged delicate, fine textured
Mentha arvensis var. villosa Mint, Wild rambling, fragrant
Mertensia virginica (native) Bluebells, Virginia woodland native
Mertensia virginica (native) Bluebells, Virginia woodland native
Mimulus ringens Monkey Flower sweet-faced flowers
Monarda fistulosa Bergamot, Wild feathery mopheads
Monarda fistulosa Bergamot, Wild feathery mopheads
Monarda punctata Dotted Mint
Napaea dioica Mallow, Glade bold tropical texture
Napaea dioica Mallow, Glade bold tropical texture
Opuntia humifusa Cactus, Prickly Pear hardy blooming cactus
Opuntia humifusa Cactus, Prickly Pear hardy blooming cactus
Parthenium integrifolium Quinine, Wild like clusters of pearls
Parthenium integrifolium Quinine, Wild like clusters of pearls
Penstemon calycosus Smooth Beard Tongue woodland species
Penstemon digitalis Beard Tongue, Foxglove elegant blossoms
Penstemon digitalis Beard Tongue, Foxglove elegant blossoms
Penstemon grandiflorus Beard Tongue, Large-flowered flower nearly 4 wks
Penstemon grandiflorus Beard Tongue, Large-flowered flower nearly 4 wks
Penstemon pallidus Beard Tongue, Pale purple lines in throat
Penthorum sedoides Stone Crop, Ditch blooms in long clusters
Petalostemum candidum Clover, White Prairie prairie charmer
Petalostemum foliosum Clover, Leafy Prairie long flower spikes
Petalostemum purpureum (Dalea purpurea) Clover, Purple Prairie royal purple spikes
Petalostemum purpureum (Dalea purpurea) Clover, Purple Prairie royal purple spikes
Phlox divaricata Phlox, Blue woodland charmer
Phlox divaricata Phlox, Blue woodland charmer
Physostegia virginiana Dragonshead, False syn. Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana Dragonshead, False syn. Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana var. speciosa Obedient Plant, Showy most floriferous
Physostegia virginiana var. speciosa Obedient Plant, Showy most floriferous
Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder charming blue flowers
Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder charming blue flowers
Polygonum virginiana Knotweed, Woodland arching flower stems
Potentilla arguta Cinquefoil, Prairie compact flower clusters
Pycnanthemum virginianum Mountain Mint, Common little mint buttons
Ratibida pinnata Coneflower, Yellow reflexed w/ brown cone
Ratibida pinnata Coneflower, Yellow reflexed w/ brown cone
Rudbeckia hirta Black-eyed Susan short lived, self sows
Rudbeckia hirta Black-eyed Susan short lived, self sows
Rudbeckia laciniata Golden Glow, Wild shiny lemon yellow
Rudbeckia laciniata Golden Glow, Wild shiny lemon yellow
Rudbeckia speciosa var. sullivantii Black-eyed Susan, Showy brilliant display
Rudbeckia speciosa var. sullivantii Black-eyed Susan, Showy brilliant display
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Black-eyed Susan, Sweet horizontal petals
Rudbeckia subtomentosa Black-eyed Susan, Sweet horizontal petals
Rudbeckia triloba Brown-eyed Susan short lived, self sows
Ruellia humilis Petunia, Wild lovely soft flowers
Ruellia humilis Petunia, Wild lovely soft flowers
Sanguisorba canadensis Burnet, American feathery cylinders
Saxifraga pensylvanica Saxifrage, Swamp gracious blossoms
Scrophularia marilandica Figwort, Late tiny pitcher blossoms
Scutellaria lateriflora Mad-dog Skullcap light blue racemes
Sedum ternatum Wild Stonecrop likes dry shade
Silene regia Royal Catchfly glowing crimson
Silene stellata Starry Campion lovely intricate flower
Silphium integrifolium Rosin Weed prairie stalwart
Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant magnificent gold flower
Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant magnificent gold flower
Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant leaves form cup
Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant leaves form cup
Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock elephant ear leaves
Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock elephant ear leaves
Sium suave Water Parsnip, Tall lovely marsh plant
Solidago caesia (CR eco) Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed glaucous stems
Solidago flexicaulis Goldenrod, Broad-leaved unique zig-zag stem
Solidago flexicaulis Goldenrod, Broad-leaved unique zig-zag stem
Solidago graminifolia Goldenrod, Grass-leaved flat topped clusters
Solidago juncea Goldenrod, Early branching plume
Solidago nemoralis Goldenrod, Gray compact, gray-green foliage
Solidago ohioensis Goldenrod, Ohio flat topped clusters
Solidago ohioensis Goldenrod, Ohio flat topped clusters
Solidago patula Goldenrod, Swamp large plumes
Solidago riddellii Goldenrod, Riddell's crowded flower cluster
Solidago rigida Goldenrod, Stiff tufted flat clusters
Solidago rigida Goldenrod, Stiff tufted flat clusters
Solidago speciosa Goldenrod, Showy large glowing clusters
Solidago speciosa Goldenrod, Showy large glowing clusters
Solidago ulmifolia Goldenrod, Elm-leaved fingers of gold
Thalictrum dasycarpum Meadow Rue, Purple greenish-purple flwrs
Thalictrum dasycarpum Meadow Rue, Purple greenish-purple flwrs
Thalictrum dioicum (unknown eco) Meadow Rue, Early tiny dangling flowers
Tradescantia ohiensis Spiderwort, Common bright blue bloom
Verbena hastata Vervain, Blue a blue candelabra
Verbena hastata Vervain, Blue a blue candelabra
Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain pale blue flwrs
Verbena stricta Hoary Vervain pale blue flwrs
Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed, Common highly ornamental
Vernonia fasciculata Ironweed, Common highly ornamental
Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root whorled leaves
Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root whorled leaves
Zizia aptera Meadow Parsnip, Heart-leaved open umbels
Zizia aptera Meadow Parsnip, Heart-leaved open umbels
Zizia aurea Golden Alexander open umbels
Zizia aurea Golden Alexander open umbels
Ammophila breviligulata (MI eco) Marram Grass (MI eco) sand stabilizer
       
Native Grasses      
       
Andropogon gerardii Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot blue- purple when mature
Andropogon gerardii Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot blue- purple when mature
Andropogon scoparius Little Bluestem syn. Schizachyrium
Andropogon scoparius Little Bluestem syn. Schizachyrium
Bouteloua curtipendula Side-oats Grama charming seed head
Bouteloua curtipendula Side-oats Grama charming seed head
Bromus kalmii Prairie Brome Grass gently drooping spikes
Bromus latiglumis Ear-leaved Brome similar to B. pubescens
Bromus pubescens (B. purgans) Woodland Brome gently dangling spikes
Buchloe dactyloides 'Cody' (cultivar) Buffalo Grass, Cody selected for Midwest
Buchloe dactyloides 'Tatanka' (cultivar) Buffalo Grass, Tatanka selected for Midwest
Calamagrostis canadensis Blue Joint Grass soft glaucous-green fol
Calamagrostis canadensis Blue Joint Grass soft glaucous-green fol
Carex annectans Sedge, Large Yellow Fox beaked seeds
Carex atherodes Sedge, Hairy-leaved Lake wide-leaved
Carex bebbii Sedge, Bebb's Oval rounded spikelets
Carex bicknellii Sedge, Copper-shouldered Oval syn. Prairie Sedge
Carex blanda (laxiflora) Sedge, Wood, Common adaptable, widespread
Carex brevior Sedge, Plains Oval clusters of spikelets
Carex bromoides Sedge, Brome Hummock fine textured
Carex cephalophora Sedge, Short-headed Bracted crowded spikes
Carex comosa Sedge, Bristly gently drooping
Carex comosa Sedge, Bristly gently drooping
Carex conjuncta Sedge, Green-headed Fox coarse bristled spike
Carex crinita Sedge, Fringed gracefully arching
Carex cristatella Sedge, Crested Oval clustered oval spikelet
Carex crus-corvii Sedge, Crowfoot Fox coarsely bristled spike
Carex davisii Sedge, Awned Graceful chestnut seed
Carex emoryi Sedge, Riverbank streams & sedge meadows
Carex frankii Sedge, Bristly Cattail seed heads persist
Carex gracillima Sedge, Purple-sheathed Graceful gracefull arching habit
Carex gracillima Sedge, Purple-sheathed Graceful gracefull arching habit
Carex gravida Sedge, Long-awned Bracted very adaptable
Carex grayi Sedge, Bur, Common Morning Star Sedge-very ornamental
Carex grayi Sedge, Bur, Common Morning Star Sedge-very ornamental
Carex hystericina Sedge, Porcupine bristly fat spike
Carex lupulina Sedge, Hop, Common Common Hop Sedge
Carex muskingumensis Sedge, Swamp Oval syn. Palm Sedge
Carex muskingumensis Sedge, Swamp Oval syn. Palm Sedge
Carex normalis Sedge, Spreading Oval clustered oval spike
Carex pellita (lanuginosa) Sedge, Broad-leaved Woolly furry seed sacs
Carex pensylvanica Sedge, Oak, Common fine textured colonies
Carex pensylvanica Sedge, Oak, Common fine textured colonies
Carex plantaginea (Eastern ecotype) Sedge, Plantain-leaved near-black seeds
Carex prairea Sedge, Few-panicled widely spaced spikelets
Carex radiata (C. rosea) Sedge, Straight-styled Wood fine mound
Carex retrorsa Sedge, Deflexed Bottle-brush short fat spike
Carex rosea (old C. convoluta) Sedge, Curly-styled Wood fine texured mound
Carex sartwellii Sedge, Running Marsh elongated spike
Carex scoparia Sedge, Lance-fruited narrow winged seed sacs
Carex shortiana Sedge, Short's shiny brown seed
Carex sprengelii (SE MN) Sedge, Long-beaked highly ornamental
Carex sprengelii (SE MN) Sedge, Long-beaked highly ornamental
Carex squarrosa Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge clump sedge/wet shade
Carex stipata Sedge, Fox Sedge, Common beaked seed sac
Carex stricta Sedge, Tussock, Common tight packed spike
Carex tuckermanii Sedge, Bent Seeded Hop Swamps, alder thickets
Carex vulpinoidea Sedge, Brown Fox fox tail-like seedhead
Cinna arundinacea Wood Reed, Common casually handsome
Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass fine textured foliage
Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass fine textured foliage
Elymus canadensis Canadian Wild Rye gently nodding spike
Elymus riparius Riverbank Wild Rye erect bristly spike
Elymus villosus Silky Wild Rye silky soft leaves
Elymus virginicus Virginia Wild Rye widely adaptable
Eragrostis spectabilis Purple Love Grass creates a purple haze
Eragrostis spectabilis Purple Love Grass creates a purple haze
Festuca obtusa Nodding Fescue refined nodding spikes
Glyceria striata Fowl Meadow Grass graceful
Hierochloe odorata Sweet Grass syn. Vanilla Grass
Hystrix patula Bottlebrush Grass very ornamental
Hystrix patula Bottlebrush Grass very ornamental
Juncus tenuis Path Rush fine textured
Juncus torreyi Torrey's Rush aggregated bulblets
Koeleria cristata (K. macrantha) June Grass silvery inflorescence
Koeleria cristata (K. macrantha) June Grass silvery inflorescence
Leersia virginica White Grass short-lived, self-sows
Muhlenbergia frondosa Satin Grass, Common satin grass
Muhlenbergia glomerata Marsh Wild Timothy cylindrical seed spike
Muhlenbergia mexicana Leafy Satin Grass soft seed spike
Panicum leibergii Prairie Panic Grass low growing charmer
Panicum virgatum Switch Grass airy inflorescence
Panicum virgatum Switch Grass airy inflorescence
Scirpus acutus Bulrush, Hard-stemmed in water to 3' deep
Scirpus atrovirens Rush, Dark Green clustered seedheads
Scirpus cyperinus Wool Grass fluffy brown-red seeds
Scirpus fluviatilis River Bulrush common in wetlands
Scirpus pendulus Drooping Bulrush Elegant inflorescence
Scirpus validus Bulrush, Great tall round stems
Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass beautiful fall color
Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass beautiful fall color
Spartina pectinata Prairie Cord Grass tall handsome stands
Spartina pectinata Prairie Cord Grass tall handsome stands
Sphenopholis intermedia Slender Wedge Grass soft slender spike
Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed fine textured beauty
Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed fine textured beauty
Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed fine textured beauty
Uniola latifolia(S ILeco) (Chasmanthium latifolium) Spike Grass syn. Northern Sea Oats
Uniola latifolia(S ILeco) (Chasmanthium latifolium) Spike Grass syn. Northern Sea Oats
       
Native Trees and Shrubs      
Amorpha canescens Lead Plant gray green foliage
Amorpha canescens Lead Plant gray green foliage
Amorpha canescens Lead Plant gray green foliage
Amorpha fruticosa Indigo Bush shrub w/glowing spikes
Amorpha fruticosa Indigo Bush shrub w/glowing spikes
Amorpha fruticosa Indigo Bush shrub w/glowing spikes
Betula pumila Birch, Dwarf winter interest
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea soft white clusters
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea soft white clusters
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea soft white clusters
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush large shrub
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush large shrub
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush large shrub
Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower vine, fuzzy seed head
Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower vine, fuzzy seed head
Hypericum kalmianum St. John's Wort, Kalm's small bright flowers
Hypericum kalmianum St. John's Wort, Kalm's small bright flowers
Hypericum kalmianum St. John's Wort, Kalm's small bright flowers
Potentilla fruticosa Cinquefoil, Shrubby brown shedding bark
Potentilla fruticosa Cinquefoil, Shrubby brown shedding bark
Rosa blanda Rose, Early Wild lovely shrub
Rosa carolina Rose, Pasture laden with hips
Rosa carolina hybrid Rose, Hybrid Pasture red fall color, hips
Rosa carolina hybrid Rose, Hybrid Pasture red fall color, hips
Rosa carolina hybrid Rose, Hybrid Pasture red fall color, hips
Rosa palustris Rose, Swamp wet soil beauty
Rosa palustris Rose, Swamp wet soil beauty
Rosa setigera Rose, Illinois rambling shrub
Rubus odoratus Raspberry, Purple-flowering bold foliage
Rubus odoratus Raspberry, Purple-flowering bold foliage
Rubus odoratus Raspberry, Purple-flowering bold foliage
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry bright white panicles
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry bright white panicles
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry bright white panicles
Spiraea alba Meadowsweet rich autumn hues
Spiraea alba Meadowsweet rich autumn hues
Spiraea alba Meadowsweet rich autumn hues
Spiraea tomentosa rosea Hardhack, Steeple bush pink spire-like panicles
Spiraea tomentosa rosea Hardhack, Steeple bush pink spire-like panicles
Spiraea tomentosa rosea Hardhack, Steeple bush pink spire-like panicles