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 2018
Bulbs
Reticulated iris
Virginia bluebells
Cyclamineus daffodil
Perennials
Butterfly weed
Blue grama
Calamint
Blazing star
Little bluestem
Shrub
Chinese sweetshrub
Witch hazel
Smooth hydrangea
Oakleaf hydrangea
Tree
Japanese maple
Japanese maple
Magnolia
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.