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Sorghastrum nutans (yellow Indian grass) General info: Sorghastrum nutans, commonly called yellow Indian grass, is a North American native that thrives in dry to medium soil in full sun. This species is typically found growing in prairies and open woods. It is a clump forming tall erect species that can reach heights up to six feet… Continue reading Sorghastrum nutans (yellow Indian grass)

Elymus virginicus (Virginia wild rye) General info: Elymus virginicus, commonly called Virginia wild rye, is a North American native perennial. It thrives in moist well drained soil in full sun to part shade. This native cool season perennial bunch grass is easily grown from seed. It is used mostly in erosion control. Virginia wild rye is… Continue reading Elymus virginicus (Virginia wild rye)

  General info: Aster pilosum is commonly called frost aster. It is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist soil in full sun to part shade. This aster can tolerate occasional flooding. It can also tolerate full sun only in cooler temperatures. It will need partial shade if planted somewhere that has high temperatures… Continue reading Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ pilosum (frost aster)

Carex crinita (fringed sedge) General info: Carex crinita, commonly called fringed sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist to wet soils in part shade to full sun. This species will also grow in standing water and will tolerate some shade. Fringed sedge will naturalize to form colonies of clumps with bright green… Continue reading Carex crinita (fringed sedge)

Monarda bradburiana (eastern beebalm) General info: Monarda bradburiana, commonly called eastern beebalm, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium well drained soil in full sun to part shade. This species will tolerate drought and will self-seed. Eastern beebalm is a clump forming species that is typically found growing in dryish rocky… Continue reading Monarda bradburiana (eastern beebalm)

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ General info: Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ is a North American native cultivar that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun. Penstemon digitalis is the native parent species that this cultivar was bred from. ‘Husker Red’s’ deep red foliage and bright white to pink blooms is what makes this cultivar… Continue reading Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’

Solidago caesia (bluestem goldenrod) General info: Solidago caesia, commonly called bluestem goldenrod, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist to dry well drained soil in full sun to part shade. This native species is typically found growing in rich woodlands across eastern United States. Bluestem goldenrod preforms best in full sun but can… Continue reading Solidago caesia (bluestem goldenrod)

Sisyrinchium nashii ‘Suwannee’ (Nash’s blue-eyed grass ‘Suwannee’) General info: Sisyrinchium nashii ‘Suwannee’ is a North American native cultivar that thrives in dry to moist soils in full sun to part shade. This native species is typically found growing along stream and pond banks. ‘Suwannee’ is an adaptable cultivar that is drought tolerant and tolerant of wet… Continue reading Sisyrinchium nashii ‘Suwannee’

Eupatorium dubium (baby Joe) General info: Eupatorium dubium is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. This species is intolerant to dry soil and shade. The straight species is typically found growing in swamps, riverbanks, and in wet forest. Baby Joe will get about three… Continue reading Eupatorium dubium (baby Joe)

Gaura lindheimeri (whirling butterflies) General info: Gaura lindheimeri whirling butterflies is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium well drained soil in full sun. This species is typically found growing in sandy infertile soils. It is drought and heat tolerant. If grown in moist richer soils this species may flop over. Whirling butterflies will… Continue reading Gaura lindheimeri (whirling butterflies)