Prairie Star Flowers

Prairie Star Annual Flowers

Plants for Flower Display
Plants for Foliage Display
Plants for Container Gardens*

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Plants for Flower Display:

Flower Cultivar/Color Planting Location Height (in) Width (in)
Ageratum Artist Series (All Colors) sun 12 14
Ageratum High Tide Blue sun 18 18
Angelonia Angelface Series (All Colors) sun 25 20
Angelonia Angelmist Spreading Purple Imp. sun 15 26
Angelonia Serena White sun 15 15
Begonia Ambassador Pink sun or shade 9 11
Begonia BabyWing White sun or shade 12 18
Begonia BIG Series (All Colors) sun or shade 16 16
Begonia Brandy (Pink/Dark Leaves) sun or shade 11 11
Begonia Doublet Series (All Colors) sun or shade 11 12
Begonia Dragon Wing Red sun or shade 15 15
Begonia Party Pink (Bronze Leaves) sun or shade 14 10
Begonia Vodka (Red/Dark Leaves) sun or shade 10 11
Begonia Whisky (White/Dark Leaves) sun or shade 11 10
Canna Chocolate Sunrise sun 38 36
Canna Magic Pink sun 47 42
Canna Rosita sun 46 38
Canna Shining Diva sun 43 38
Celosia Cramer's Amazon (Magenta) sun 49 26
Celosia Flamingo Feather Purple sun 47 27
Celosia Fresh Look Red sun 18 13
Celosia Hi-Z (Purple) sun 46 25
Celosia New Look Red sun 19 13
Celosia WATCH (Hot Pink) sun 13 15
Cleome Senorita Rosalita sun 32 20
Cosmos Cosmic Mix sun 19 18
Cosmos Cosmic Orange sun 15 13
Dahlia Dalina Grande Toluca sun 14 20
Dianthus Amazon Neon Cherry sun 20 15
Dianthus Amazon Neon Purple sun 23 13
Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry sun 21 19
Euphorbia Diamond Frost (White) sun 14 18
Gaillardia Arizona Apricot sun 12 14
Gaillardia Mesa Yellow sun 18 20
Gaillardia Plume Series (All Colors) sun 16 15
Gaillardia Torch Series (All Colors) sun 17 15
Geranium Americana Series (All Colors) sun 12 16
Geranium Cascade Acapulco Compact (Pink/White) sun 8 21
Geranium Cascade Lila Compact (Lavender/Pink) sun 10 22
Geranium Cascade Sofie (Salmon/Pink) sun 12 21
Geranium Classic Dark Salmon sun 11 16
Geranium Classic Salmon sun 14 17
Geranium Contessa Dark Red sun 11 17
Geranium Fidelity Salmon sun 12 15
Geranium Fireworks Cherry sun 11 16
Geranium Patriot Bright Red sun 12 16
Geranium Patriot Watermelon sun 14 16
Geranium Patriot White sun 12 15
Geranium Rocky Mountain Series (All Colors) sun 13 17
Geranium Showcase Light Lavender sun 12 15
Geranium Showcase Salmon sun 13 14
Geranium Tango Rose Splash sun 12 13
Geranium, Exotic Crystal Palace Gem (Red Flower, Yellow Leaves) sun 14 20
Geranium, Exotic Caliente Coral Pink sun 17 16
Geranium, Exotic Caliente Rose sun 16 16
Geranium, Exotic Graffiti Double Red sun 10 12
Geranium, Exotic Graffiti Double Salmon sun 14 12
Geranium, Seed BullsEye Light Pink sun 16 16
Geranium, Seed Maverick Star sun 15 18
Geranium, Seed Pinto Series (All Colors) sun 14 17
Geranium, Seed Ringo 2000 Lavender sun 12 13
Gomphrena Las Vegas Series (All Colors) sun 20 25
Helenium Dakota (Gold) sun 12 16
Impatiens Accent Coral partial shade 17 13
Impatiens Accent Lavender Blue partial shade 18 13
Impatiens Jambalaya Pink partial shade 18 18
Impatiens Jambalaya Red partial shade 18 16
Impatiens Jambalaya White Imp. partial shade 18 16
Impatiens Metallic Deep Salmon partial shade 15 12
Impatiens Showstopper Cherry partial shade 18 16
Impatiens Showstopper Tropical Flair Mix partial shade 12 13
Impatiens Stardust Rose Improved partial shade 12 14
Impatiens Super Elfin Blue Pearl partial shade 12 15
Impatiens Super Elfin XP Rose Starburst partial shade 13 17
Impatiens Super Elfin XP Violet Starburst partial shade 18 21
Impatiens, Double Fiesta Series (All Colors) partial shade 22 21
Impatiens, Double Rockapulco Series (All Colors) partial shade 22 20
Impatiens, New Guinea Infinity Series (All Colors) partial shade 14 17
Impatiens, New Guinea Super Sonic Cherry Cream partial shade 14 12
Lantana Bandana Series (All Colors) sun 16 28
Lantana Landmark Series (All Colors) sun 32 43
Lantana Luscious Series (All Colors) sun 23 32
Lantana New Gold sun 19 56
Lantana Patriot Classic Desert Sunset (Pink/Orange/Yellow) sun 28 35
Lantana Patriot Hot Country (Bright Pink/Orange) sun 18 25
Lantana Trailing Lavender sun 21 44
Lobularia Snow Princess sun 12 24
Marigold Antigua Primrose sun 16 14
Marigold Inca II Primrose sun 22 16
Marigold Inca II Yellow sun 20 16
Marigold Moonsong Deep Orange sun 20 10
Marigold Perfection Mix sun 29 19
Marigold Perfection Yellow sun 30 17
Marigold Taishan Series (All Colors) sun 19 20
Mecardonia Gold Dust sun 8 17
Melampodium Derby (Orange) sun 20 17
Melampodium Million Gold sun 17 20
Melampodium Showstar Yellow sun 22 27
Nierembergia Augusta Blue Skies sun 12 14
Nierembergia Mont Blanc (White) sun 5 16
Ornamental Grass Melinis Savannah Ruby Grass sun 32 32
Pentas Northern Lights Lavender sun 18 15
Petunia Carpet Lilac sun 16 23
Petunia Cascadia Series (All Colors) sun 8 24
Petunia Dream Series (All Colors) sun 10 28
Petunia Easy Wave Series (All Colors) sun 7 45
Petunia Fantasy Crystal Red sun 12 15
Petunia Fantasy Mix sun 10 18
Petunia Hurrah Series (All Colors) sun 17 22
Petunia Jamboree White sun 9 32
Petunia Kahuna Series (Violet and White) sun 27 51
Petunia Littletunia Series (All Colors) sun 12 30
Petunia Madness Series (All Colors) sun 12 32
Petunia Odyssey Marco Polo (Lavender) sun 11 28
Petunia Plush Series (All Colors) sun 9 36
Petunia Primetime Lavender sun 19 24
Petunia Primetime Rose sun 16 24
Petunia Ray Series (All Colors) sun 6 25
Petunia Shockwave Series (All Colors) sun 14 36
Petunia Storm Series (All Colors) sun 17 35
Petunia Suncatcher Pink Vein sun 11 25
Petunia Suncatcher White sun 12 22
Petunia Supertunia Bordeaux sun 7 46
Petunia Supertunia Citrus sun 11 32
Petunia Supertunia Cotton Candy sun 10 48
Petunia Supertunia Giant Pink sun 6 45
Petunia Supertunia Indigo Charm sun 11 33
Petunia Supertunia Lavender Pink sun 7 48
Petunia Supertunia Lavender Skies sun 10 32
Petunia Supertunia Mini Series (All Colors) sun 7 48
Petunia Supertunia Raspberry Blast sun 9 33
Petunia Supertunia Royal Magenta sun 8 33
Petunia Supertunia Royal Velvet sun 8 33
Petunia Supertunia Sangria Charm sun 12 30
Petunia Supertunia Vista Bubble Gum (Pink) sun 18 45
Petunia Supertunia Vista Fuchsia sun 14 48
Petunia Supertunia Vista Silverberry sun 14 46
Petunia Supertunia White sun 5 39
Petunia Tidal Wave Series (All Colors) sun 14 36
Petunia Wave Misty Lilac sun 12 36
Portulaca Fairytale Series (All Colors) sun 11 23
Portulaca Pazazz Series (All Colors) sun 11 28
Rudbeckia Denver Daisy sun 18 18
Rudbeckia Prairie Sun sun 24 16
Rudbeckia Tiger Eye Gold sun 20 18
Salvia farinacea Evolution sun 22 20
Salvia farinacea Reference Blue & White sun 25 20
Salvia farinacea SallyFun Series (All Colors) sun 25 22
Salvia farinacea Silver sun 23 19
Salvia farinacea Victoria (Blue) sun 27 23
Scaevola Blue Shamrock sun 15 26
Scaevola New Wonder (Purple) sun 10 22
Scaevola Outback Fan Dancer sun 8 23
Scaevola Outback Purple Fan sun 15 28
Scaevola Whirlwind Blue sun 10 18
Scaevola Whirlwind Blue Velvet sun 13 24
Snapdragon (Anthirrhinum) Rocket Cherry sun 28 10
Torenia Catalina Blue sun or part sun 10 18
Torenia Catalina Pink sun or part sun 10 20
Verbena Donalena Red Amour sun 10 32
Verbena Donalena Violet XL sun 10 32
Verbena Escapade Pink sun 14 24
Verbena Lanai Bright Pink sun 15 24
Verbena Lanai Lavender Star sun 15 24
Verbena Superbena Burgundy sun 18 24
Verbena Superbena Coral Red sun 12 24
Verbena Superbena Large Lilac Blue sun 16 24
Verbena Superbena Pink Shades sun 14 30
Verbena Superbena Purple sun 13 30
Verbena Superbena Royale Chambray sun 11 24
Verbena Temari Blue sun 12 34
Verbena Temari Cherry Red sun 12 34
Verbena Tukana Scarlet Star sun 12 20
Verbena Tukana White sun 8 32
Vinca (Catharanthus) Cooler Series (All Colors) sun 18 15
Vinca (Catharanthus) First Kiss Blueberry sun 8 10
Vinca (Catharanthus) Mediterranean Series (All Colors) sun 7 16
Vinca (Catharanthus) Nirvana Series (All Colors) sun 8 18
Vinca (Catharanthus) Pacifica Series (All Colors) sun 13 18
Vinca (Catharanthus) Pacifica XP Series (All Colors) sun 16 20
Vinca (Catharanthus) SunShower White with Eye sun 10 16
Vinca (Catharanthus) SunStorm Orchid sun 16 17
Vinca (Catharanthus) SunStorm White with Eye sun 14 18
Vinca (Catharanthus) Titan Series (All Colors) sun 15 23
Zinnia Benary's Giant Series (All Colors) sun 34 24
Zinnia Crystal White sun 15 24
Zinnia Oklahoma Series (All Colors) sun 26 25
Zinnia Profusion Orange sun 16 22
Zinnia Profusion Red sun 16 22
Zinnia Profusion White sun 16 22
Zinnia Short Stuff Orange sun 11 20
Zinnia Star Orange sun 17 24
Zinnia Queen Series (All Colors) sun 30 30
Zinnia Zahara Series (All Colors) sun 15 24

 


Plants for Foliage Display

Flower Cultivar/Color Planting Location Height (in) Width (in)
Basil (Ocimum) Boxwood sun 14 18
Basil (Ocimum) Pesto Perpetuo sun or shade 32 18
Canna Tropicana (Orange/Variegated Leaves) sun 70 18
Coleus Alligator Tears sun or shade 27 24
Coleus Aurora Black Cherry sun or shade 19 17
Coleus Dark Chocolate sun or shade 23 18
Coleus Dipt in Wine sun or shade 27 16
Coleus Kaleidoscope Mix shade 11 16
Coleus LifeLime part shade/shade 15 17
Coleus Rainbow Mix shade 30 27
Coleus Royal Glissade sun or shade 26 24
Coleus Stained Glassworks Kiwi Fern (Purple Green Red) shade 19 21
Coleus Stained Glassworks Rose Explosion shade 27 23
Coleus Saturn sun or shade 30 20
Coleus Sedona part shade/shade 30 22
Colocasia Coffee Cups sun or shade 52 30
Colocasia Heart of the Jungle sun or shade 50 46
Colocasia Pink China sun or part sun 25 38
Cyperus Papyrus Baby Tut sun 32 36
Cyperus Papyrus King Tut sun 50 24
Dahlia Mystic Illusion sun 30 18
Hibiscus Maple Sugar sun 66 30
Ornamental Grass Carex Toffee Twist sun or part sun 16 15
Ornamental Grass Juncus Blue Mohawk sun 25 20
Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Fireworks sun 40 30
Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Red Riding Hood sun 38 30
Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Rubrum sun 48 36
Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Vertigo sun 50 55
Ornamental Grass Pennisetum White Lancer sun 55 60
Ornamental Millet Jade Princess sun 36 25
Ornamental Millet Jester sun 52 24
Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty sun 48 28
Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl sun 28 16
Ornamental Pepper Calico sun 19 15
Ornamental Pepper Chilly Chili (Red/Yellow) sun 14 17
Ornamental Pepper Explosive Ember sun 15 16
Ornamental Pepper Medusa sun 7 6
Ornamental Pepper Purple Flash sun 24 18
Perilla Magilla (Purple/Pink) sun 30 20
Plectranthus Silver Shield sun 30 20
Sedum Lemon Coral sun 5 20
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Ace of Spades sun 10 48
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Blackie sun 10 54
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Chillin Series (All Colors) sun 15 46
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Illusion Series (All Colors) sun 16 48
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Marguerite sun 8 54
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Sidekick Series (All Colors) sun 15 46
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Sweet Caroline Series (All Colors) sun 15 52
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Tri Color sun 6 36
Talinum Limon sun 36 32


Plants for Container Gardens*

Flower Cultivar/Color Planting Location Height (in) Width (in)
Alternanthera Royal Tapestry sun / part sun 13 40
Begonia Sparkle Scarlet sun or shade 12 22
Calibrachoa Noa Mega Pink sun 7 20
Calibrachoa Superbells Blue sun 12 28
Calibrachoa Superbells Cherry Red sun 7 12
Calibrachoa Superbells Coralberry Punch sun 9 15
Calibrachoa Superbells Lavender sun 7 26
Calibrachoa Superbells Pink sun 8 14
Calibrachoa Superbells Red sun 8 28
Calibrachoa Superbells Saffron sun 8 30
Calibrachoa Superbells Yellow sun 10 30
Calibrachoa Superbells Yellow Chiffon sun 7 26
Coleus Kong Salmon Pink shade 22 15
Coleus Versa Burgundy to Green sun or shade 22 28
Coleus Versa Crimson Gold sun or shade 18 14
Coleus Versa Lime sun or shade 24 24
Coleus Wizard Golden shade 17 16
Coleus Wizard Scarlet shade 20 14
Dichondra Silver Falls sun 3 28
Gerbera Garvinea Orangina sun 14 14
Mandevilla SunParasol Crimson sun 15 8
Mandevilla SunParasol Giant Crimson sun 38 8
Mandevilla SunParasol Giant White sun 40 9
Pentas Kaleidoscope Pink sun 14 12
Petunia Soleil Purple sun 10 32
Petunia Sophistica Lime Bicolor sun 8 18
Petunia Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso sun 9 20
Phlox Intensia Cabernet sun 8 18
Phlox Intensia Lavender Glow sun 10 20
Phlox Intensia Pink sun 9 20
Plectranthus Silver Crest sun 8 30

*All Prairie Star Flowers are recommended for use in both containers and landscape plantings. The plants in this category displayed exemplary performances in the container trials, but it must be noted that some do not grow well when planted in the flower bed.