Native Flowers of Kansas

Question

I just purchased a house in Toronto, Kansas. I want to plant native plants that will attract blue birds, hummingbirds and butterflies. Which plants will accomplish all this? And to keep out deer.

Answer 1

You're in Zone 6a. Suitable plants that attract wildlife in your area include gayfeather, aster, camas, thistle, butterfly milkweed, touch-me-not and trumpet vine. For additional plant info, this link should help: http://www.kswildflower.org/ As for the deer issue, this article should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm