Archives: Plants

Iris hexagona (Louisiana blue flag) General info: Iris hexagona, commonly called Louisiana blue flag, is a North American native herbaceous perennial that grows best in moist to wet soil in full sun. This Iris can reach heights up to 3 to 4 feet tall. Hexagona prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. Landscape uses: Iris… Continue reading Iris hexagona (Louisiana blue flag)

Iris Louisiana ‘Ann Chowning’ General info: Iris Louisiana ‘Ann Chowning’ is a native Louisiana iris cultivar. This North American native iris grows best in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. This Iris can be grown in water up to 6 inches deep but can also survive in soil that just stays… Continue reading Iris Louisiana ‘Ann Chowning’

Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod) General info: Solidago odora, commonly called sweet goldenrod, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soil in full sun to partial shade. Sweet goldenrod is a clump forming species that is typically found in dry sandy woods or thickets. This goldenrod does not aggressively spread. It can… Continue reading Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod)

Carex leavenworthii (leavenworth sedge) General Info: Carex leavenworthii, commonly called leavenworth sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist to dry soil in full sun to part shade. Unlike most other Carex this sedge can handle dryer areas once established. This species can be found growing in rocky woodlands or sandy upland meadows… Continue reading Carex leavenworthii (Leavenworth sedge)

Zizia aurea (golden Alexanders) General info: Zizia aurea, commonly called golden Alexander, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun. This perennial grows in colonies and is typically found in wet meadows and thickets. Golden Alexanders can reach heights up to three feet tall and is food for the… Continue reading Zizia aurea (golden Alexanders)

Phlox divaricata (woodland phlox) General Info: Phlox divaricata, commonly called woodland phlox, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in part shade to full shade. It is a spreading native wildflower that forms mats of foliage. This species can reach about a foot to a foot and a half tall.… Continue reading Phlox divaricata (woodland phlox)

Chasmanthium laxum (slender wood oats) General info: Chasmanthium laxum, commonly called slender woodoats, is a North American native perennial that thrives in moist to dry soil in part sun to shade. Slender woodoats is typically found growing in swamps, meadows, and wooded areas. It thrives in shady to partially sunny areas. Prefers moist well drained… Continue reading Chasmanthium laxum (slender woodoats)

General info: Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly called eastern bluestar, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium well drained soil in full sun to part shade. This native herbaceous perennial is clump forming and can reach heights up to three feet tall. Another common name for this species is threadleaf bluestar. It gets this… Continue reading Amsonia hubrichtii (eastern bluestar)

Carex texensis (Texas sedge) General info: Carex texensis, commonly called Texas sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in dry to moist soil in part sun to part shade. In the wild Texas sedge is found in sandy woodlands. Its native range is from the east coast to the Midwest. This sedge can… Continue reading Carex texensis (Texas sedge)

General info: Stokesia laevis, commonly called Stoke’s aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun. This is a native wildflower to the Southeast and performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Stoke’s aster is adorned with big uniquely fluffy purple blooms. Grows in well-drained acidic to… Continue reading Stokesia laevis (Stoke’s aster)