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Agastache foeniculum (anise hyssop) General Info: Agastache foeniculum, commonly called anise hyssop, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soils in full sun to part shade. This native is a clump forming perennial in the mint family. It gets its common name from its anise scented foliage. Agastache performs best… Continue reading Agastache foeniculum (anise hyssop)

Polygonum pensylvanica (Persicaria pensylvanica) General info:  Polygonum pensylvanica (Persicaria pensylvanica), commonly called Pennsylvania smartweed, is North American native perennial that thrives in moist soil in full sun. This native wildflower is typically found in open moist thickets, along roadsides, ditches, and swamps. It will creep and stay pretty low. It can spread about six feet and… Continue reading Polygonum pensylvanica (Persicaria pensylvanica)

Aster (Symphyotrichum) elliottii General info: Aster (Symphyotrichum) elliottii, commonly called Elliott’s Aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to moist soil in full sun. This Aster can take some shade but grows more vigorously in full direct sun. This native perennial is a robust Aster growing over four feet tall. Elliott’s Aster… Continue reading Aster (Symphyotrichum) elliottii

Iris Louisiana ‘Black Gamecock’ General info: Iris Louisiana ‘Black Gamecock’ is a North American native Louisiana iris cultivar. This native iris thrives in wet to moist soils in full sun to part shade. This iris can tolerate some shade but grows best is full sun with lots of water. Black Gamecock grows best in up to… Continue reading Iris Louisiana ‘Black Gamecock’

Liatris spicata ‘blazing star’ General Info: Liatris spicata, commonly called blazing star, is a North American native perennial that thrives in average to medium moisture well drained soil in full sun. This native wildflower is a very unique looking species with its tall erect flower stalks holding up a uniquely fluffy purple bloom. It prefers… Continue reading Liatris spicata ‘blazing star’

Carex plantiginea (plainleaf sedge) General info: Carex plantiginea, commonly called plainleaf sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives on average to moist soil in part shade to full shade. This attractive sedge typically grows in rich moist high organic soil. Plainleaf sedge is typically found along streams, moist forest, and moist low spots. Carex… Continue reading Carex plantiginea (plainleaf sedge)

Tiarella cordifolia (foam flower) General info: Tiarella cordifolia, commonly called foam flower, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture well drained soils in full shade. Foam flower is a clump forming perennial that is semi evergreen in milder winters. This perennial is typically found in rich moist woodlands or thickets. This… Continue reading Tiarella cordifolia (foam flower)

Salvia lyrata (lyreleaf sage) General info: Salvia lyrata is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils with full sun. Lyreleaf sage is tolerant of deer, heat, humidity, and some shade. However, it preforms best with full sun in moist sandy clay soils. This native perennial typically grows along streambanks and moist… Continue reading Salvia lyrata (Lyreleaf Sage)

Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ laevis (smooth blue Aster) General info: Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ laevis, commonly called smooth blue Aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun. Smooth Blue Aster is typically found growing in dry open woods or prairies. This low maintenance perennial does not need much moisture and… Continue reading Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ laevis (Smooth Blue Aster)

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrowleaf mountain mint) General info: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, commonly called narrowleaf mountain mint is a North American native perennial. It thrives in medium to dry soils in full sun to partial shade. This perennial is found in wild, open, rocky woods, and along roadsides.  Narrowleaf mountain mint can get up to three feet tall. It… Continue reading Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrowleaf mountain mint)