This very showy annual blooms in late-summer and persists on restoration sites along side perennials. It has relatively large pink or magenta flowers with dark pink patterning, 3-4 ft tall.

This small tufted annual is found in both wet and dry prairies where there is little competition from other vegetation. It has both white and pink flowers and needle-like leaves.

Very delicate annual pea, multi-colored flowers, 0.5-1 ft tall. Does best without competing vegetation.

Rosy plectritis is an outstanding annual for restorations. Its bright pink flowers are attractive to numerous pollinators including spring butterflies. It grows best on thin soils of upland sites or in wet prairies with low competition from perennials. Key nectar species for Taylor's Checkerspot Butterfly.

Low-growing annual pea with pretty purple/white flower heads, and tri-foliate leaves. Grows best in rocky habitat without competition.