2025 ONPN Plant List

Each year, network members vote on a selection of plants to highlight. Starting in 2025, the chosen plants will include one from each of these categories: tree or shrub, grass, coneflower, milkweed, and other perennial. The selected plants will be highlighted by growers in the network and sold with an ONPN plant tag.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Bouteloua curtipendula, commonly known as sideoats grama, is a perennial grass native to North America that features distinctive, oat-like seeds that dangle from one side of its stems. Its adaptability to a variety of soil types and drought resistance make it a valuable species for restoration projects and prairie ecosystems.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata) is characterized by its narrow, whorled leaves and clusters of small, white-green flowers. This plant is particularly valuable as a host for monarch butterfly larvae, providing critical habitat within its native range.

Amelanchier arborea

Amelanchier arborea, commonly known as the downy serviceberry, is a small tree or shrub that features delicate white flowers in early spring and produces sweet, edible berries in late spring.

Salvia azurea, widely recognized as blue sage, is a perennial herb that is native to North America, showcasing an impressive display of striking blue flowers that effectively attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its remarkable resilience to drought conditions, along with its ability to thrive in a diverse range of soil types, makes it a highly valuable addition to the garden.

Salvia azurea

Echinacea pallida

Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale coneflower, is a perennial wildflower characterized by its slender, drooping pink petals and prominent cone-shaped center. Its unique morphology and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types make it a valuable addition to native plant gardens and an important source of nectar for pollinators.