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Prairie Bloom Perennial Flowers

by Alan B. Stevens Robin L. Ruether

MF2772

This is a list of perennial flower varieties that have exhibited superior performance for three to five years or more in K-State bedding-plant research trials. 12 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Mar 2015

Growing Flowers in Pots

by Robin Dremsa Alan B. Stevens

MF2874

Advice about container gardening: containers, fertilizer, choice of plants, varieties, design, location, sun, and watering. 4 p.

Revision Date: Mar 2010

Growing Roses

by Gustaaf A. van der Hoeven Mary Lewnes Albrecht Larry D. Leuthold

MF799

A guide to growing roses. Complete with a rose grower's calendar.

Revision Date: Apr 1993

Ornamental Grasses

by Rodney St. John

MF3048

Grasses are easy care plants adapted to both prairie soils and Midwest climate. They do well with natural rainfall and require little or no watering. Ornamental grasses also provide exciting texture, color, and form that is not easily replicated by other plants. 4 p.

Published Date: Apr 2012

St. John's Wort

by Rhonda Janke

MF2629

In Europe, St. Johns wort has been approved for use by physicians in treating anxiety, depression, inflammation of the skin, blunt injuries, wounds and burns.

Published Date: May 2004

White Sage

by Rhonda Janke

MF2633

This sage is different than the common garden sage, which is known for its culinary and medicinal uses. White sage is often used in ceremonies, but rarely used internally.

Published Date: May 2004

All Heal/Self Heal

by Rhonda Janke

MF2636

Research suggests the plant possesses antibiotic, hypotensive and antimutagenic qualities. acid. Rich in natural antioxidant compounds, contains more rosmarinic acid than rosemary.

Published Date: May 2004

Prairie Star Annual Flowers

by Cheryl R. Boyer

MF2769

Lists annual flowers proven best suited for our prairie climate. 12-page b/w.

Revision Date: May 2018

Red Clover

by Rhonda Janke

MF2625

Red clover is a common forage crop. Demand is high for quality red clover blossoms, but harvest is labor-intensive. Historically valued for its use in controlling coughs.

Published Date: May 2004

Narrow-Leaved/Pale Purple Coneflower

by Rhonda Janke

MF2620

Echinacea pallida has been approved by European physicians for use against fevers and colds. E. angustifolia is more in demand and has been more extensively used historically.

Published Date: May 2004

Butterfly Milkweed/Pleurisy Root

by Rhonda Janke

MF2623

This beautiful plant has a bright orange flower and gorgeous fruit pods in late summer. The root is found in some commercial cold remedy teas.

Published Date: May 2004

Purple Coneflower

by Rhonda Janke

MF2624

Garden and wild varieties have medicinal properties, so this can be a dual purpose crop because the flowers are also in demand in the floral industry and local flower markets.

Published Date: May 2004

Joe Pye Weed

by Rhonda Janke

MF2615

This herb is named after a New England medicine man who used it to induce sweating in people with typhus fever. The flowers are very nice.

Published Date: May 2004

Marsh Mallow

by Rhonda Janke

MF2617

Some believe marshmallows were originally made from the root of this plant, cooked with sugar and whipped until they were fluffy. Marsh mallow is a beautiful plant in the landscape.

Published Date: May 2004

Milk Thistle

by Rhonda Janke

MF2618

Milk thistle is quite attractive in the flower garden and the blooms attract butterflies. Approved in Europe for treatment of upset stomach and liver and gallbladder ailments. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: May 2004