10 Plants that do well in the Mid-West Climate

You know the saying, April showers bring May flowers? Although May has started out fairly rainy as well, it’s almost time to start planting. I’ve got a list of 10 plants that will look great and are easy to take care of. If your like me the easier to care for the better.

1. Blanket Flowers

Full Sun, Bloom summer into fall, Drought-tolerant , Attract butterflies not deer

2. Day-lily

Nearly impossible to kill, sun-loving /can take part shade, Drought-tolerant

3. Poppy

Little care is needed, Sunny Location, Water during dry spells until established

4. Hosta

Can handle tough dry shade (my favorite)

5. Peony

Full Sun, Well–drained soil

6. Yarrow

Sun Loving, Stands up to summer heat and drought, Ignored by rabbits and deer

7. Switchgrass

Sunlight, Summer-fall, Ignored by rabbits, deer and grasshoppers

8. Hardy geranium

Full sun to part shade, Dependable

9. Catmint

Drought-tolerant, Sun loving, Ignored by deer

10. Aromatic aster

Grows in dry, clay or rocky soil

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