🌿 Missouri Native Plant Sanctuary 🌸

Celebrating Missouri's Natural Heritage • Prairie • Woodland • Glade •

Showcase Species

Missouri Coneflower

Missouri Coneflower (Rudbeckia missouriensis)

This vibrant prairie native blooms from June to September, thriving in full sun and dry soil conditions. An important nectar source for pollinators.

🌱 Protect Native Prairies 🌱

Seasonal Spotlight

Currently blooming: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) - Look for lavender flowers in July!

Common Missouri Natives:

➵ Purple Coneflower
➵ Butterfly Milkweed
➵ Wild Columbine
➵ Jack-in-the-Pulpit
➵ Missouri Ironweed
➵ Cardinal Flower

Habitat Conservation

Missouri's native ecosystems:

🌳 Oak-Hickory Forests
🌾 Tallgrass Prairies
🪨 Limestone Glades
🌊 Bottomland Forests

Support local conservation efforts through:

Missouri Prairie Foundation
Missouri Botanical Garden

Growing Native Plants

Tips for Success:

🌞 Match plants to your light conditions
💧 Use well-draining soil
🦋 Plant in drifts for wildlife value
🍂 Leave seed heads through winter