Plants of Merit are plants selected for their outstanding quality and dependable performance for the lower Midwest. They grow consistently well in Missouri, central and southern Illinois, and the Kansas City Metro area.
Plants of Merit Selection Criteria
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Not known to be invasive in our area
- Resistant or tolerant to diseases and insects
- Has outstanding ornamental value
- Reasonably available to purchase
For a listing of all the Plants of Merit go to the Plant Finder search page and select "Plant of Merit" in the Quick Search section.
New for 2019
Annuals
elephant ear
elephant ear
impatiens
coleus
Bulbs
bunchflower
Edibles
tomato
tomatillo
eggplant
Houseplants
croton
Perennials
butterfly weed
stonecrop
large coneflower
Shrubs
hibiscus
smooth hydrangea
ninebark
Trees
overcup oak
Carolina buckthorn
Vines
corkscrew flower
For a listing of all the Plants of Merit go to the Plant Finder search page and select "Plant of Merit" in the Quick Search section.