wildflower

  • Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)

    Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) offers great textural contrast and is more adaptable than most other native ferns. At 1-3′ in height and with a 1-2.5′ spread, this fern grows easily in rich, well-drained soils but can also thrive in somewhat drier conditions. It prefers part to full shade but can handle more sunlight if the…

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  • Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

    Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a beautiful and functional grass selection suitable for a wide range of landscapes. Naturally found in prairies, glades, and open meadows, its thin, wispy foliage is a soft complement to the upright forms and bold textures of wildflowers. It can also offer good contrast to sedge and grass mixtures in…

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  • Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)

    Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is an herbaceous perennial that is found growing in limestone glades, prairies, and open woodlands. It is a small, bushy plant that grows up to 3′ tall and spreads to form dense colonies. This late-summer blooming wildflower features blueish-purple, daisy-like flowers from August through September. Similar to other asters, the flower…

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  • Appalachian Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum)

    Appalachian mountain mint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum) is an under-used, multifaceted plant. Native to the Southern Appalachians, this plant grows 2-3′ tall and spreads 3-4′ in hardiness zones 6 to 9. Its aromatic, white, tuft-like flowers bloom summer to fall and attract butterflies and other pollinators. The fragrant foliage has a hint of red along the margins…

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  • Whorled Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)

    Whorled tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata) is an herbaceous perennial native to Eastern North America. It grows 2.5 to 3 feet tall and spreads 1.5 to 2 feet in zones 3 to 9. Yellow, daisy-like flowers appear June through September and are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Once whorled tickseed is established, it can survive tough…

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