Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Flower It tolerated high competition tallgrass

It tolerated high competition tallgrass prairie sites and can be found easily when in flower

Stiff Goldenrod

Penstemon pallidus (Pale Beardtongue) is a native of the dry prairie and savanna

Such an exquisite plant

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Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac) Flower It tolerated high competition tallgrassAn excellent sumac for home landscapes as it is smaller and is less aggressive than its cousin's staghorn and smooth sumac. This shrub's leaves have a beautiful aroma when crushed thus the name Fragrant Sumac. Like other sumacs, it has magnificent fall red colors!!! It can be a bit aggressive on dryer soils particularity on small landscapes. Fruit provides a needed food source for overwintering songbirds. Naturally, this plant grows in dry sandy