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Thelypteris kunthii (southern river fern)

Thelypteris kunthii, commonly called southern river fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium to moist soils in full shade to partial shade.

General info: Thelypteris kunthii, commonly called southern river fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium to moist soils in full shade to partial shade. Instead of forming clumps this native fern spreads quickly and forms colonies. This fern can adapt to many different conditions. It can tolerate heat and occasional drought.… Continue reading Thelypteris kunthii (southern river fern)

Penstemon hirsutus (hairy beardtongue)

Penstemon hirsutus, commonly called hairy beardtongue, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils with full sun.

General info: Penstemon hirsutus, commonly called hairy beardtongue, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils with full sun. This is a clump forming perennial and can get about one to two feet tall. This species is distinguished from the other species of Penstemon by its hairy stems. It… Continue reading Penstemon hirsutus (hairy beardtongue)

Helenium autumnale (common sneezeweed)

Helenium autumnale, commonly called common sneezeweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in direct sun.

Helenium autumnale (common sneezeweed) General info: Helenium autumnale, commonly called common sneezeweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in direct sun. Common sneezeweed can grow up to three to five feet tall. This species preforms best in consistently moist soils and is very intolerant to dry conditions. Its typically… Continue reading Helenium autumnale (common sneezeweed)

Juncus inflexus (blue arrow rush)

Juncus inflexus, commonly called blue arrow rush, is an attractive blue green rush that thrives in moist to wet soils with full sun.

General info: Juncus inflexus, commonly called blue arrow rush, is an attractive blue green rush that thrives in moist to wet soils with full sun. This species likes moisture and can grow in standing water up to three inches deep. It can also adapt to dryer conditions once the plant has had time to… Continue reading Juncus inflexus (blue arrow rush)

Achillea millefolium (yarrow)

Achillea millefolium, commonly called yarrow, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soil in full sun.

General info: Achillea millefolium, commonly called yarrow, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soil in full sun. This species spreads by rhizomes and creates colonies. It is found growing along roadsides and meadows. Common yarrow has attractive feathery green foliage and clusters of delicate white blooms atop stems about… Continue reading Achillea millefolium (yarrow)

Carex cherokeensis (Cherokee sedge)

Carex cherokeensis, commonly called Cherokee sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade.

General Info: Carex cherokeensis, commonly called Cherokee sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. This species is very adaptable and will grow in dryer locations with full sun. Cherokee sedge has attractive dark green foliage that is semi evergreen. Landscape… Continue reading Carex cherokeensis (Cherokee sedge)

Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass)

Eragrostis curvula, commonly called weeping love grass, is an ornamental grass that thrives in average soil in full sun to partial shade.

General info: Eragrostis curvula, commonly called weeping love grass, is an ornamental grass that thrives in average soil in full sun to partial shade. Weeping lovegrass is tolerant to the cold however in warmer climates this plant is known as an invasive species. This species root systems goes pretty deep, and its foliage gets about… Continue reading Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass)

Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass)

Eragrostis elliottii, commonly called Elliott's lovegrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in sandy soils. This grass is drought tolerant and does well in low-nutrient soils.

Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass) General info: Eragrostis elliottii, commonly called Elliott’s lovegrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in sandy soils. This grass is drought tolerant and does well in low-nutrient soils. This native grass thrives in full sun and can get up to three feet tall. It is a very attractive warm season… Continue reading Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass)

Carex rosea (Rosy sedge)

Carex rosea, commonly called rosy sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in medium to dry soil in partial shade.

General info: Carex rosea, commonly called rosy sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in medium to dry soil in partial shade. Rosy sedge is found in the eastern U.S. in woodlands and along stream banks. This very unique slender leafed Carex is perfect for an area with dry shade but can… Continue reading Carex rosea (Rosy sedge)

Osmunda regalis var. spectablilis (American royal fern)

Osmunda regalis, commonly called American royal fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium to wet soils in partial shade to full shade.

General info: Osmunda regalis, commonly called American royal fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium to wet soils in partial shade to full shade. This fern can tolerate full sun if the soil is consistently kept wet. The American royal fern typically grows in clumps about 2 to 3 feet tall.… Continue reading Osmunda regalis var. spectablilis (American royal fern)