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General info: Vernonia angustifolia, commonly called tall ironweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soils in full sun to part shade. This species will get about four feet tall and is drought tolerant once established. It is found growing along roadways and forested areas. Tall ironweed prefers sandy occasionally moist… Continue reading Vernonia angustifolia (tall ironweed)

General info: Penstemon laevigatus, commonly called eastern beardtongue, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soils in full sun. This native perennial is very erect and can handle wetter soils than other varieties. This species is adorned with beautiful white to pale pink and purple tubular blooms. Eastern beardtongue gets about… Continue reading Penstemon laevigatus (Eastern beardtongue)

General info: Chrysopsis mariana, commonly called Maryland goldenstar, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. This species is native to southeastern United States and only gets about two and half feet tall at most. Maryland goldenstar is adorned with bright yellow daisy like… Continue reading Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland goldenstar)

General info: Hypericum prolificum, commonly called shrubby St. John’s wort, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. This is a tough species that can adapt to rocky sandy soils and once established is drought tolerant. It gets its common name because this perennial is a… Continue reading Hypericum prolificum (shrubby St. John’s wort)

General info: Ruellia humilis, commonly called wild petunia, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soil in full sun to part shade. Wild petunias get about two feet tall and typically grow in dry soils. This species is adorned with attractive purple tubular blooms. These blooms persist from springtime in to… Continue reading Ruellia humilis (wild petunia)

General info: Ruellia caroliniensis, commonly called Carolina wild petunia, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist to occasionally dry soil in part shade. This species only gets about three feet tall and easily self-seeds. Carolina wild petunia is adorned with bright purple blooms. These blooms sit atop vertical stalks. Landscape uses: Ruellia caroliniensis is… Continue reading Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina wild petunia)

General info: Aster novi-belgii, commonly called New York aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to moist soils in full sun to part shade. This species is typically found growing in marshlands and other moist areas. New York aster is adorned with pinkish daisy like blooms with yellow centers. It will get… Continue reading Aster novi-belgii (New York aster)

General info: Echinacea pallida, commonly called pale purple coneflower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soil in full sun to part shade. This is a strong coneflower that can tolerate poor soils, heat, and drought. Pale purple coneflower has purplish to light pink blooms that are a tad lighter than… Continue reading Echinacea pallida (pale purple coneflower)

General info: Hibiscus laevis, commonly called smooth rose mallow, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture to wet soil in full sun. It is typically found growing along bodies of water or in swampy areas. This attractive perennial is a great emergent species that can reach heights up to six feet tall.… Continue reading Hibiscus laevis (smooth rose mallow)

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)