Archives: Plants

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)

Kosteletzkya virginica (seashore mallow) General info: Kosteletzkya virginica, commonly called seashore mallow, is a North American perennial native to coastal regions. Seashore mallow thrives in medium to wet soil in full sun. This plant is a subshrub and can reach heights up to 3 to 5 feet tall with pink hibiscus like blooms reaching 3 inches… Continue reading Kosteletzkya virginica (seashore mallow)

General info: Justicia americana is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet soils with full sun to partial shade. This emergent aquatic perennial can grow up to 2 feet tall. Landscape uses: Justicia americana is used to help stabilize banks and control erosion. This aquatic perennial can be planted anywhere that stay wet. So, this… Continue reading Justicia americana (American water-willow)

Juncus roemerianus (needlegrass rush) General info: Juncus roemerianus is a North American native long-lived perennial. This native salt marsh grass thrives in wet sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. This true rush can grow up to 5 feet tall. Landscape uses: Juncus roemerianus is used mostly in salt marsh restoration.

Juncus effusus (soft rush) General info: Juncus effusus, commonly called soft rush, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet soils with full sun. Soft rush is typically found growing in ditches, swamps, and wet pastures. This wetland rush will grow in moist garden areas but preforms best in in standing water. This wetland… Continue reading Juncus effusus (soft rush)

Iris virginica (southern blue flag) General info: Iris virginica is a North American native that is best grown in boggy sandy soils in full sun. Native primarily to coastal plans this plant can be grown in up to 6 inches of water. Iris virginica typically grows about 2 feet tall. Landscape uses: Iris virginica likes wet areas… Continue reading Iris virginica (southern blue flag)

Ipomoea imperati (beach morning glory) General info: Ipomoea imperati commonly called beach morning glory is a beach dune plant. This creeping perennial vine is a native of the coastal regions in the south. This great dune plant grows best in dry sandy areas in direct sunlight. Landscape uses: Ipomoea imperati is best used as groundcover in coastal… Continue reading Ipomoea imperati (beach morning glory)

Hibiscus moscheutos (swamp rose mallow) General info: Hibiscus moscheutos, commonly called swamp rose mallow, is a native North American perennial that grows best in moist soil with lots of sun. This plant is very tolerant to the heat and humidity but cannot survive in dry soil. Swamp rose mallow can reach heights up to six feet… Continue reading Hibiscus moscheutos (swamp rose mallow)

Hibiscus coccineus (scarlet rose mallow) General info: Hibiscus coccineus is a woody perennial that grows best in moist soils with lots of sun. Scarlet rose mallow can reach heights up to 3 to 6 feet tall. They have large striking blooms that can reach a diameter of 3 or 5 inches wide. Landscape uses: Hibiscus coccineus could… Continue reading Hibiscus coccineus (scarlet rose mallow)