Archives: Plants

General info: Carex pensylvanica, commonly called Pennsylvania sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soil in partial shade to full shade. This native sedge is typically found growing in shaded woodlands and thickets. It grows in eight-inch-tall clumps and will slowly spread out. Pennsylvania sedge is semi evergreen and has… Continue reading Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge)

  General info: Cephalanthus occidentalis, commonly called button bush, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist soil in full sun to part shade. Button bush prefers consistently moist soils and will even grow in standing water. This species can be sensitive to dry soil and can reach heights up to twelve feet… Continue reading Cephalanthus occidentalis (button bush)

  General info: Louisiana Iris hybrids are North American native iris species that thrive in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. This plant is sensitive to moisture levels, so it is best in areas that do not dry out. These species vary in colors from purple and blues to reds, white, and yellow. They… Continue reading Iris Louisiana Hybrids (Louisiana Iris)

  General info: Chasmanthium latifolium, commonly called northern sea oats or river oats, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet well drained soil in full sun to part shade. River oats are typically found growing in moist woodlands and along riverbanks. This species is shade tolerant and grows in clumps… Continue reading Chasmanthium latifolium (river oats)

Verbena hastata (hoary vervain) General info: Verbena hastata, commonly called hoary vervain, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun. This beautiful native perennial has striking purple blueish blooms and can reach heights up to four feet tall. Hoary vervain is typically found growing in moist areas like… Continue reading Verbena hastata (hoary vervain)

General info: Cyperus alternifolius, commonly called umbrella palm, grows best in wet soil in full sun to part shade. This species can also tolerate growing in water up to four inches deep. This plant needs partial shade because it does not tolerate the heat very well. Umbrella palm gets its common name from its grass like… Continue reading Cyperus alternifolius (umbrella palm)

General info: Solidago sempervirens, commonly called seaside goldenrod, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soils in full sun. This variety of Solidago can also grow in wetter conditions. This native perennial is very low maintenance and can get up to six feet tall in moist areas. Landscape uses: Solidago sempervirens… Continue reading Solidago sempervirens (seaside goldenrod)

  General info: Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly called little bluestem, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in dry to medium soils in full sun. This ornamental grass is one of the tall grasses of the prairie region of North America. It typically grows about two to four feet tall and have tall green leaves… Continue reading Schizachyrium scoparium (little blue stem)

  General info: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, commonly called cinnamon fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in moist soil in partial to full shade. Cinnamon fern tends to grow in clumps about two to three feet tall. It is typically found growing in boggy moist woodlands and along streams or ponds. This species spreads by… Continue reading Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (cinnamon fern)

Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern) General info: Onclea sensibilis is a North American native fern that typically grows in swampy and marshy areas. Sensitive ferns thrive in medium moisture soil in partial to full shade. Landscape uses: Onoclea sensibilis could be used in moist banks along streams or ponds. Sensitive fern could also be used for a shaded… Continue reading Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern)