Archives: Plants

Gaillardia pulchella (Indian blanket) General info: Gaillardia pulchella is a North American native annual wildflower that enjoys sandy soils and dry open spaces. This wildflower thrives best in full to partial sun and can tolerate poor soils. Landscape uses: Gaillardia pulchella is a wonderful attractor of butterflies and birds. This annual wildflower could be a great addition… Continue reading Gaillardia pulchella (Indian blanket)

Eupatorium maculatum (spotted Joe-Pye weed) General info: Eupatorium maculatum, commonly called spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a North American native perennial that grows best in moist soils in partial shade to full sun. During midsummer spotted Joe-Pye weed is topped with striking clusters of lavender to pink blooms. This species can reach heights up to eight feet… Continue reading Eupatorium maculatum (spotted Joe-Pye weed)

Eupatorium fistulosum (Joe-Pye weed) General info: Eupatorium fistulosum commonly called Joe-Pye weed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. This species is typically found growing along roadways and wet forest. It can grow up to four to seven feet tall. It is adorned… Continue reading Eupatorium fistulosum (Joe-Pye weed)

Conoclinium coelestinum (blue mistflower) General info: Conoclinium coelestinum, commonly called blue mistflower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in average to medium wet soil in full sun to partial shade. Typically, this species is found growing along roadways, in ditches, or along bodies of water. Blue mistflower gets its common name from its… Continue reading Conoclinium coelestinum (blue mistflower)

Equisetum hymale (scouring rush horsetail) General info:  Commonly called scouring rush or rough horsetail grows best in medium to wet soils. This plant is a non-flowering evergreen perennial. Landscape uses: Horsetail can grow in up to 4 inches of standing water which makes it perfect for bog gardens or borders of ponds or streams. This is a… Continue reading Equisetum hymale (scouring rush horsetail)

Eleocharis palustris (common spikerush) General info: Eleocharis palustris commonly called spikerush grows best in part shade or full sun. Spikerush can grow in up to 3 inches of water but can also survive outside of the water as long as soil stays saturated. Landscape uses: Spikerush could be a great addition to any water garden, bog, or… Continue reading Eleocharis palustris (common spikerush)

Dryopteris ludoviciana (southern shield fern) General info: This is a native fern of southeastern United States and loves swampy forested areas. This fern can also adapt to the average garden with moist soil. Landscape uses: Excellent groundcover in shaded garden. Can be used as a border for streams, bogs, and ponds.

  General info:  Echinacea purpurea also known as purple coneflower is a beautiful North American native wildflower. This plant grows in medium to dry soil in part shade to full sun. It grows best in full sun. Purple coneflower is a hardy species and is both drought and humidity tolerant. Landscape uses: Echinacea purpurea is… Continue reading Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower)

Distichlis spicata (salt grass) General info: Distichlis spicata commonly called salt grass is a North American native grass. This grass is usually found in salt marshes and is a creeping groundcover.This plant has been used to feed livestock since colonial times. Landscape uses: Saltgrass is one of the most heat and drought tolerant plants. Could be used… Continue reading Distichlis spicata (salt grass)

Dichromena colorata (star grass) General info: Dichromena colorata is a unique grass topped with striking white blooms that resemble a star. Commonly known as Star Grass thrives in wet boggy areas. Landscape uses: This striking North American native grass is a wonderful addition to swampy wet areas. Could be a great addition to rain gardens or borders… Continue reading Dichromena colorata (star grass)