Plants

Echinacea 'Now Cheesier ' [sold as Now Cheesier Coneflower]

[Now Cheesier Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel' [sold as Green Jewel Coneflower]

[Green Jewel Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' [sold as Magnus Purple Coneflower]

[Magnus Purple Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'Pas702917' [sold as Pow Wow Wild Berry Purple Coneflower]

[Pow Wow Wild Berry Purple Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'Rain299' [sold as Butterfly Rainbow Marcella Coneflower ]

[Butterfly Rainbow Marcella Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' [sold as Ruby Star Coneflower]

[Ruby Star Coneflower]

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' [sold as White Swan Coneflower]

[White Swan Coneflower]

Echinacea ′’Tomato Soup’′ [sold as Tomato Soup Coneflower]

Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' [sold as Tomato Soup Coneflower]

[Tomato Soup Coneflower]

Elaeagnus angustifolia

[Russian-olive]

Widely adaptable and invasive plant in the Midwest. Like other members of the family, fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Can be a large shrub or small tree. Spreads by rooting suckers. Especially tolerant of extreme cold and drought, but does not tolerate extreme heat of the south. Verticillium wilt and stem canker may be a problem in some areas. Needs some pruning to keep vigorous and in good form. Berries used to make sherbet in some parts…