Archives: Plants

Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) General info: Rudbeckia hirta is a North American native perennial that thrives in average to medium moisture soil in full sun. This short-lived perennial is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along the roadside. Landscape uses: Rudbeckia hirtas’s beautiful daisy like blooms could be an excellent addition to a perennial border, meadow,… Continue reading Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia fulgida (orange coneflower) General info: Rudbeckia fulgida is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soil in full sun. This North American perennial is typically found in thickets and open woods. Rudbeckia fulgida can reach heights of 3 feet tall. Landscape uses: Rudbeckia fulgida’s striking blooms could be an excellent addition… Continue reading Rudbeckia fulgida (orange coneflower)

Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed) General info: Pontederia cordata, commonly called pickerel weed, is a North American native marginal aquatic perennial. Pickerel weed can grow in standing water up to 3-5 inches deep. This aquatic perennial needs full sunlight and can get up to two to four feet tall. It is typically found growing in ditches, swamps,… Continue reading Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)

Peltandra virginica (arrow arum) General info: Peltandra virginica is a North American native aquatic perennial that thrives in standing water or wet soils in full sun. Peltandra virginica is native to moist areas such as swamps or bogs. This aquatic perennial can tolerate the shade. Landscape uses: Peltandra virginica can be grown in large clumps. Which could… Continue reading Peltandra virginica (arrow arum)

Panicum virgatum (switchgrass) General info: Panicum virgatum is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun. This ornamental grass preforms best in poor infertile soils. Landscape uses: Panicum virgatum would be an excellent choice for a perennial border or a native plant garden. This ornamental grass grows in poor… Continue reading Panicum virgatum (switchgrass)

Panicum amarum (bitter panicgrass) General info: Panicum amarum is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. This ornamental grass grows best in full sun and average infertile soil. Landscape uses: Panicum amarum could be a great accent for borders. This ornamental grass could also… Continue reading Panicum amarum (bitter panicgrass)

Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly grass) General info: Muhlenbergia capillaris is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in sandy dry soils with direct full sun. Pink muhly grass grows about 2 to 3 feet tall and has striking pink blooms. Landscape uses:  Muhlenbergia capillaris is usually used for good groundcover in areas with poor… Continue reading Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly grass)

Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm) General info: Monarda punctata is a North American native clump forming perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils. Spotted beebalm is a part of the mint family and typically occurs in dryish soils of prairies and coastal plains. Landscape uses: Monarda punctata attracts lots of butterflies and would make an excellent… Continue reading Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm)

Lobelia siphilitica (great blue Lobelia) General info:  Lobelia siphilitica, commonly called great blue Lobelia, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in full to partial sun. This native clump forming perennial is a high marsh species. It is typically found growing in wet areas along ponds and streams, swamps,… Continue reading Lobelia siphilitica (great blue Lobelia)

Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) General info: Lobelia cardinalis is a North American native herbaceous perennial that thrives in rich medium to moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Cardinal flower can reach heights up to 3 feet tall and is very intolerant to dry soil. Landscape uses: Lobelia cardinalis commonly called cardinal flower for its striking… Continue reading Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)