Your journey through the Native Plant Corridor begins with a striking symbol of the prairie, the American Plains Bison.  This planting bed holds plants and native grasses that have thrived in this land for generations. This inviting starting point beckons you to explore the rich biodiversity of Oklahoma's landscape, offering a glimpse into the colors, textures, and scents that make this corridor a truly immersive experience.  

This portion of the Native Plant Corridor was made possible by:

OSU Senior Administration

Biosystems and Ag Engineering Lab

Facilities Management Landscape Services Design, Greenhouse Management, and Installation Services

 

Common Name: Yarrow

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium

 

Common Name: Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa

 

Common Name: 'Raydon's Favorite'

Botanical Name: Aster Oblongifolius "Raydon's Favorite"

 

Common Name: Lyrealeaf greeneyes

Botanical Name: Berlandiera lyrata

 

Common Name: American Beautyberry

Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana

 

Common Name: Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex pensylvanica  

 

Common Name: Ribbon Falls Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex Ribbon Falls

 

Common Name: Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit

 

Common Name: Pow WowWhite Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea PowWow White

 

Common Name: Purple Lovegrass

Botanical Name: Eragrotis spectabilis

 

Common Name: 'Amber Wheels' Gaillardia

Botanical Name: Gaillardia aristata 'Amber Wheels'

 

Common Name: 'Arizona Sun' Gaillardia

Botanical Name: Gaillardia grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

Common Name: False Sunflower

Botanical Name: Heilopsis helianthoides

 

Common Name: Sneezeweed 'Mardi Gras'

Botanical Name: Helenium 'Mardi Gras'

 

Common Name: Blackfoot Daisy

Botanical Name: Melampodium leucanthum

 

Common Name: Eastern Beebalm

Botanical Name: Monarda bradburiana

 

Common Name: Spotted Beebalm

Botanical Name: Monarda punctata

 

Common Name: Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass

Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia reverchonii

 

Common Name: Switch Grass

Botanical Name: Panicum 'Cloud Nine'

 

Common Name: Downy Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox philosa

 

Common Name: Blue Emerald Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox subulata

 

Common Name: Brown-Eyed Susan 'Prairie Glow'

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow'   

 

Common Name: Pink Preference Texas Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia greggi 'Pink Preference'

 

Common Name: Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium

 

Common Name: Spike Speedwell

Botanical Name: Veronica "White"

The Chickasaw Nation Addition is a space along the Corridor enriched by its recent upgrades. At its heart stands the formidable Chickasaw Warrior statue, an emblem of strength and heritage. The statue was donated by the Chickasaw Nation and the artist is Enoch Kelly Haney.  The construction in the area prompted a renewal of the surrounding greenery, with updated plantings that now bloom with life.

 

This portion of the Native Plant Corridor was made possible by:

OSU Senior Administration

Facilities Management Landscape Services Design and Installation Services

This portion of the Native Plant Corridor was made possible by:

OSU Senior Administration

SGA Sustainability GSI Grant

Facilities Management Landscape Services Design and Installation Services

The Engineering South section of the Native Plant Corridor is a garden of dedication. Originally established in 2016, thanks to the generous support of the SGA Sustainability Green Student Initiative Grant. Over the years, this section has undergone multiple adaptations due to ongoing construction in the vicinity. However, after overcoming these challenges, it now proudly stands as a fully realized vision, harmoniously integrated into its evolving surroundings.

This portion of the Native Plant Corridor was made possible by:

OSU Senior Administration

Donors to the Library Foundation

Facilities Management Landscape Services Design and Installation Services

The Edmon Low North Addition is more than just plaza behind the library, it's a dynamic garden space that seamlessly blends art, nature, and functionality. As a certified Monarch Waystation, it provides a vital refuge for these iconic butterflies as they journey through their migrations. This green oasis features captivating art placeholders, alongside a tapestry of native plants that pay homage to Oklahoma's natural heritage. With thoughtfully placed seating, visitors can savor moments of contemplation or connection, while convenient charging stations cater to modern needs. As the gentle sound of a water feature serenades the senses, the Edmon Low North Addition embodies the fusion of art and nature.

Common Name: Maple

Botanical Name: Acer davidii var. grandifolium

 

Common Name: Bottlebrush Buckeye

Botanical Name: Aesculus parviflora

 

Common Name: Butterscotch Amsonia

Botanical Name: Amsonia hubrichtii ‘Butterscotch’

 

Common Name: Black Chockeberry

Botanical Name: Aronia melanocarpa

 

Common Name: False Indigo

Botanical Name: Baptisia ‘Brownie Points’ PP 26624

 

Common Name: Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex pensylvanica

 

Common Name: Flame Thrower Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower

 

Common Name: Blue Mistflower

Botanical Name: Conoclinium coelestinum

 

Common Name: Pucker Up Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus stolonifera

 

Common Name: Yellow Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea paradoxa

 

Common Name: Rattlesnake Master

Botanical Name: Eryngium yuccifolium  

 

Common Name: Dwarf Fothergilla

Botanical Name: Fothergilla gardenia

 

Common Name: Swamp Sunflower

Botanical Name: Helianthus angustifolius

 

Common Name: Oakleaf Hydrangea

Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia

 

Common Name: Weeping Yaupon Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex vomitoria f. pendula     

 

Common Name: Grey Owl Juniper

Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’                

 

Common Name: Bee Balm Bubblegum Blast

Botanical Name: Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’

 

Common Name: Undaunted Ruby Muhly Grass

Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia reverchonii

 

Common Name: Roundleaf ragwort

Botanical Name: Packera obovata

 

Common Name: Dark Towers Beardtongue

Botanical Name: Penstemon Dark Towers

 

Common Name: Ninebark

Botanical Name: Physocarpus opuliflius 

 

Common Name: Selfheal

Botanical Name: Prunella vulgaris

 

Common Name: Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Botanical Name: Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’

 

Common Name: Rudbeckia maxima

Botanical Name: Giant Coneflower

 

Common Name: Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium

 

Common Name: Globe Mallow Louis Hamilton

Botanical Name: Sphaeralcea Louis Hamilton

 

Common Name: Kickin Pink Chiffon Aster  

Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

 

Common Name: Angelita Daisy

Botanical Name: Tetraneuris acaulis

 

Common Name: Frostweed

Botanical Name: Verbesina virginica       

 

Common Name: Iron Butterfly Ironweed

Botanical Name: Vernonia lettermanni  

 

Common Name: Color Guard Yucca

Botanical Name: Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’   

Common Name: Yarrow

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium

 

Common Name: Blue Star Amsonia

Botanical Name: Amsonia hubrechtii

 

Common Name: Bushy Bluestem

Botanical Name: Andropogon glomeratus

 

Common Name: Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias

 

Common Name: Straggler Daisy

Botanical Name: Calyptocarpus vialis

 

Common Name: Fox Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex vulpinoidea

 

Common Name: Wood Oats

Botanical Name: Chasmanthium latifolium

 

Common Name: Tickseed Uptick Gold & Bronze

Botanical Name: Coreopsis hybrid

 

Common Name: Sombrero Adobe Orange

Botanical Name: Echinacea Adobe Orange 

 

Common Name: Lovegrass

Botanical Name: Eragrostis spectabilis   

 

Common Name: Joe Pye Weed

Botanical Name: Eutrochium spp    

 

Common Name: Carolina Jessamine

Botanical Name: Gelsemium sempervirens

 

Common Name: Red Yucca

Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parviflora

 

Common Name: Little Goblin Red Winterberry Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata                

 

Common Name: Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’   

 

Common Name: Shasta Daisy Becky

Botanical Name: Leucanthemum x superburm ‘Becky’                    

 

Common Name: Spotted Beebalm

Botanical Name: Monarda punctata

 

Common Name: Southern Wax Myrtle

Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera ‘Don’s Dwarf’

 

Common Name: Northwind Switch Grass

Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’

 

Common Name: Carolina Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox Carolina

 

Common Name: Slender Mountain Mint

Botanical Name: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium     

 

Common Name: Sand Cherry

Botanical Name: Prunus besseyi

 

Common Name: Viette’s Little Suzy

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia fulgida          

 

Common Name: Germander sage

Botanical Name: Salvia chamaedryoides

 

Common Name: Golden Torch Goldenrod

Botanical Name: Solidago Wichita Mountain

 

Common Name: Tiger Eyes Sumac

Botanical Name: Sumac Tiger Eyes ‘Bailtiger’

 

Common Name: Dream of Beauty Aromatic Aster

Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolius ‘Dream of Beauty’

 

Common Name: Prairie Sunshine Hymenoxys

Botanical Name: Tetraneuris scapose

 

Common Name: Ironweed

Botanical Name: Vernonia fasciculata

 

Common Name: Beargrass

Botanical Name: Xerophyllum tenax 

The Biodiversity Garden, a captivating retreat within the Native Plant Corridor, serves as a sanctuary for the smallest inhabitants of our ecosystem. Here, pollinator hotel provides shelter for a multitude of fascinating critters, underscoring the garden's commitment to fostering biodiversity. A splendid butterfly topiary helps to celebrate the beauty of the area celebrating the delicate beauty of these pollinators.  Meandering walking paths wind through the landscape, inviting exploration and contemplation. Thoughtfully placed seating areas offer tranquil respites, where visitors can take a break, study, or have lunch while connecting with the nature around them.

This portion of the Native Plant Corridor was made possible by:

Senior Administration

Office of Sustainability

OSU Student ASLA Chapter

Facilities Management Landscape Services Design and Installation Services

Common Name: Sweet Flag

Botanical Name: Acorus americanus

 

Common Name: Red Buckeye

Botanical Name: Aesculus pavia

 

Common Name: Lead Plant

Botanical Name: Amorpha canescens

 

Common Name: False Indigo Bush

Botanical Name: Amorpha fruiticosa

 

Common Name: Shining False Indigo

Botanical Name: Amorpha nitens

 

Common Name: Hubricht's Bluestar

Botanical Name: Amsonia hubrichtii

 

Common Name: Eastern Bluestar

Botanical Name: Amsonia tabernaemontana

 

Common Name: Blackhawks Bluestem

Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks

 

Common Name: Black Mountain Bluestem

Botanical Name: Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain'

 

Common Name: Eastern Red Columbine

Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis

 

Common Name: Swamp Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias incarnata

 

Common Name: Showy Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias specisoa

 

Common Name: Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa

 

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa

 

Common Name: Prairie Gold Butterfly Milkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa

 

Common Name: WhorledMilkweed

Botanical Name: Asclepias verticillata

 

Common Name: Sky Blue Aster

Botanical Name: Aster azureus

 

Common Name: Smooth Violet Prairie Aster

Botanical Name: Aster turbinellus

 

Common Name: False Indigo

Botanical Name: Baptisia ‘Brownie Points’ PP 26624

 

Common Name: White False Indigo

Botanical Name: Baptisia Alba

 

Common Name: Blue Grama

Botanical Name: Bouteloua gracilis 

 

Common Name: American Beautyberry

Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana

 

Common Name: White American Beautyberry

Botanical Name: Callicarpa americana alba

 

Common Name: Carolina-allspice

Botanical Name: Calycanthus floridus 

 

Common Name: Bush's Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex bushii

 

Common Name: Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex pensylvanica  

 

Common Name: Buttonbush

Botanical Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis 

 

Common Name: 'Oklahoma' Redbud

Botanical Name: Cercis canadensis var. texensis 

 

Common Name: Littleleaf Moutain Mahogany

Botanical Name: Cercocarpus ledifolius intricatus 

 

Common Name: Lanc-Leaved Coreopsis

Botanical Name: Coreopsis lancelata 

 

Common Name: American Smoketree

Botanical Name: Cotinus obovatus 

 

Common Name: White Prairie Clover

Botanical Name: Dalea candida 

 

Common Name: Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia 

 

Common Name: Pale Purple Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea pallida 

 

Common Name: Yellow Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea paradoxa 

 

Common Name: Purple Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea TT

 

Common Name: Purple Lovegrass

Botanical Name: Eragrotis spectabilis

 

Common Name: Rattlesnake Master

Botanical Name: Eryngium yuccfolium 

 

Common Name: Strawberry Bush

Botanical Name: Euonymus americanus 

 

Common Name: Spotted JoePye Weed

Botanical Name: Eupatorium maculatum 

 

Common Name: Indian Blanket

Botanical Name: Gaillardia pulchella

 

Common Name: Rose Vervain

Botanical Name: Glandularia canadensis

 

Common Name: Virginian Witch Hazel 

Botanical Name: Hamamelis virginiana 

 

Common Name: Mariachi Salsa Helenium

Botanical Name: Helenium autumnale

 

Common Name: Maximilian Sunflower

Botanical Name: Helianthus maximiliani 

 

Common Name: Ox Eye

Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides var. Burning Heart

 

Common Name: Red Yucca

Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parviflora

 

Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea

Botanical Name: Hydrangea arborescens annabelle 

 

Common Name: St. John's Wort

Botanical Name:  Hypericum lobocarpum

Common Name: Shrubby St. John's Wort

Botanical Name: Hypericum prolificum 

 

Common Name: Possumhaw

Botanical Name: Ilex decidua 

 

Common Name: American Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex opaca 

 

Common Name: Dwarf Crested Iris

Botanical Name: Iris cristata 

 

Common Name: Copper Iris

Botanical Name: Iris fulva 

 

Common Name: Fizzy Mizzy Itea

Botanical Name: Itea virginica 

 

Common Name: Rough Blazing Star

Botanical Name: Liatris aspera

 

Common Name: Cardinal Flower

Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis

 

Common Name: Umbrella Magnolia

Botanical Name: Magnolia tripetala

 

Common Name: Winged Monkey Flower

Botanical Name: Mimulus alatus

 

Common Name: Beebalm

Botanical Name: Monarda 

 

Common Name: Spotted Beebalm

Botanical Name: Monarda punctata

 

Common Name: Don's Dwarf Southern Wax Myrtle

Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera dwarf

 

Common Name: Beargrass

Botanical Name: Nolina microcarpa

 

Common Name: American Olive

Botanical Name: Osmanthus americanus

 

 Common Name: Roundleaf Ragwort

Botanical Name: Packera obvata 

 

Common Name: Purple Tears Panicum

Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears'

 

Common Name: Foxglove

Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis 

 

Common Name: Foxglove Beardtongue

Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis Husker red 

 

Common Name: Carolina Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox carolina

 

Common Name: May Breeze Woodland Phlox

Botanical Name: Phlox divaricata May breeze

 

Common Name: Frogfruit

Botanical Name: Phyla nodiflora 

 

Common Name: Smooth Solomon's Seal

Botanical Name: Polygonatum biflorum 

 

Common Name: Wafer Ash Hoptree

Botanical Name: Ptelea trifoliata 

 

Common Name: Dwarf Chestnut Oak

Botanical Name: Quercus prinoidis

 

Common Name:  Upright Prairie Coneflower

Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera Mexican Hat

 

Common Name: Carolina Buckthorn

Botanical Name: Rhamnus caroliniana

 

Common Name: Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Botanical Name: Rhus aromatica gro-low

 

Common Name: Orange Coneflower

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia fulgida 

 

Common Name: Dwarf Palmetto

Botanical Name: Sabal minor

 

Common Name: Blue Sage

Botanical Name: Salvia azurea subsp pitchrii 'Nekan'

 

Common Name: Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium

 

Common Name: Blue Heaven Little Bluestem
Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven

 

Common Name: Shining Star Little Bluestem

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium Shining Star

 

Common Name: Smokey Hills Skullcap

Botanical Name: Scutellaria resinosa Smokey Hills 

 

Common Name: Maryland Senna

Botanical Name: Senna marilandica

 

Common Name: Compass Plant

Botanical Name: Silphium laciniatum 

 

Common Name: Blue Eyed Grass
Botanical Name: Sisyrichium angustifolium 

 

Common Name: Goldenrod

Botanical Name: Solidago Wichita Mountains 

 

Common Name: Indiangrass

Botanical Name: Sorghastrum nutans

 

Common Name: Indian Pink

Botanical Name: Spigelia marilandica 

 

Common Name: American Bladdernut

Botanical Name: Staphylea trifolia 

 

Common Name: Common Snowberry
Botanical Name: Symphocoricarpus albus 

 

Common Name: Yellow Crownbeard

Botanical Name: Verbesina helianthoides

 

Common Name: Summer's Surrender Ironweed

Botanical Name: Vernonia summer's surrender

 

Common Name: Culver's Root

Botanical Name: Veronicastrum virginicum 

 

Common Name: Southern Black Haw

Botanical Name: Viburnum rufidulum

 

Common Name: Gold on Blue Prairie Zinnia
Botanical Name: Zinnia grandiflora Gold on Blue