Plants of the Red Oak Rain Garden

The rain garden is home to over 60 plant species, many native to east-central Illinois. As with any garden, right plant, right place is key. At the Red Oak Rain Garden, conditions range from wet and shady to dry and sunny, with everything in between. Another essential concept is ensuring continuous bloom throughout the growing season. Together, these create a thriving habitat for local wildlife.

Explore RORG’s plants with our virtual map or by clicking or tapping the plant photos below.

Shrubs

Forbs & Grasses

New additions to the Rain Garden:

^{Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium}

^{Rough Blazing Star
Liatris aspera}

Big-leaved Aster
Eurybia macrophylla

Aromatic Aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium