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Andropogon ternarius (split bluestem) General Info: Andropogon ternarius, commonly called split bluestem, is a North American native perennial that thrives in well drained sandy soils with full sun. This bunch grass is typically found in the Southeastern U.S. and grows three to five feet tall. This perennial has attractive white cotton like seed heads. Split bluestem… Continue reading Andropogon ternarius (split bluestem)

Iris cristata (dwarf crested Iris) General info: Iris cristata, commonly called dwarf crested Iris, is a North American native perennial that thrives in rich moist soils in part shade. Typically found in the eastern U.S in wooded areas or bluffs. This slow creeping perennial prefers partial shade and forms nice strong colonies. Landscape uses: Iris… Continue reading Iris cristata (dwarf crested Iris)

Silphium asteriscus (starry rosinweed) General info: Silphium asteriscus, commonly called starry rosinweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. This wildflower’s striking lemon-yellow blooms will attract birds and butterflies to your garden. Starry rosinweed is found growing in open habitats in the southeastern grasslands… Continue reading Silphium asteriscus (starry rosinweed)

Phlox paniculata (garden phlox) General info: Phlox paniculata, commonly called garden phlox, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to rich soils in full sun to part shade. It is found from New York south to Georgia and is typically found growing in low woods or thickets. This native perennial does best… Continue reading Phlox paniculata (garden phlox)

Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem) General info: Andropogon gerardii, commonly called big bluestem, is a North American native ornamental grass that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun. Big bluestem is the dominant prairie species in the midwest and is native to central and eastern US. This native clump forming grass can get… Continue reading Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem)

Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern) General info: Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly called Christmas fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in dry to medium soils in part shade to full shade. This native typically grows in wooded slopes and ravines. This evergreen fern grows into about a two feet tall fountain like clumps. Landscape uses: Polystichum acrostichoides… Continue reading Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern)

Athyrium filix-femina (lady fern) General info: Athyrium filix-femina, commonly called lady fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium moisture, well-drained soil in partial shade to full shade. Lady fern tolerates dry soil better than most other ferns. This native fern can tolerate full sun too if the soil is kept moist… Continue reading Athyrium filix-femina (lady fern)

Phyla nodiflora (frog fruit) General info: Phyla nodiflora, commonly called frog fruit, is a North American native creeping perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun to partial shade. This flowering perennial spreads out and stays pretty low to the ground. Phyla nodiflora can be sensitive to overly dry conditions. Frog fruit has small… Continue reading Phyla nodiflora (frog fruit)

Pycnanthemum muticum (mountain mint) General info: Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly called mountain mint, is a North American native herbaceous perennial. Mountain mint thrives in medium moist soils in full sun. This species of Pycnanthemum is less tolerant of drought than the other varieties. Be cautious when planting mountain mint because it can be a vigorous spreader. This… Continue reading Pycnanthemum muticum (mountain mint)

Oenothera speciosa (evening primrose) General info: Oenothera speciosa, commonly called evening primrose, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun. This showy primrose is native to rocky prairies and plains. Be cautious this is a very aggressive spreading perennial. This creeping native is adorned with bright pink… Continue reading Oenothera speciosa (evening primrose)