The landscape around OSU's oldest building demonstrates one way to use plants native to Oklahoma. These species are native to various regions throughout Oklahoma.  Many of the cultivars in this garden are improved foliage or flower color selections that are available in the nursery trade. 

Common Name: Arkansas Blue Star Flower

Botanical Name: Amsonia hubrichtii

Plant Patent: No

 

Common Name: Blue Heaven

Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium

Cultivar/Selection: 'MinnBlueA'

Plant Patent: Yes *USPPAF*

 

Common Name: Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea cone-fections

Cultivar/Selection: 'Marmalade'

Plant Patent: Yes *USPPAF*

 

Common Name: Ox-Eye Daisy

Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides

Cultivar/Selection: 'Tuscan Sun'

Plant Patent: No

 

Common Name: Dwarf Wax Myrtle

Botanical Name: Myrica pusilla

Plant Patent: No

 

Common Name: Lemon Drop

Botanical Name: Oenothera

Cultivar/Selection: 'Innoeno131'

Plant Patent: No

 

Common Name: Beardtongue

Botanical Name: Penstemon hybrid

Cultivar/Selection: 'Dark Towers'

Plant Patent: Yes *USPPAF*

 

Common Name: Prairie Zinnia

Botanical Name: Zinnia grandiflora

Plant Patent: No

Common Name: Big Bluestem

Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardii

Cultivar/Selection: 'Indian Warriror'

Plant Patent: Yes *USPPAF*

 

Common Name: Blackeyed Susan

Botanical Name: Rudbeckia hirta

Plant Patent: No

 

Common Name: Coneflower

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea

Cultivar/Selection: 'Pow Wow White'

Plant Patent: Yes *USPPAF*