Archives: Plants

Helenium autumnale (common sneezeweed) General info: Helenium autumnale, commonly called common sneezeweed, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to wet soils in direct sun. Common sneezeweed can grow up to three to five feet tall. This species preforms best in consistently moist soils and is very intolerant to dry conditions. Its typically… Continue reading Helenium autumnale (common sneezeweed)

  General info: Juncus inflexus, commonly called blue arrow rush, is an attractive blue green rush that thrives in moist to wet soils with full sun. This species likes moisture and can grow in standing water up to three inches deep. It can also adapt to dryer conditions once the plant has had time to… Continue reading Juncus inflexus (blue arrow rush)

General info: Achillea millefolium, commonly called yarrow, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium soil in full sun. This species spreads by rhizomes and creates colonies. It is found growing along roadsides and meadows. Common yarrow has attractive feathery green foliage and clusters of delicate white blooms atop stems about… Continue reading Achillea millefolium (yarrow)

  General Info: Carex cherokeensis, commonly called Cherokee sedge, is a North American native perennial that thrives in wet to medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. This species is very adaptable and will grow in dryer locations with full sun. Cherokee sedge has attractive dark green foliage that is semi evergreen. Landscape… Continue reading Carex cherokeensis (Cherokee sedge)

  General info: Eragrostis curvula, commonly called weeping love grass, is an ornamental grass that thrives in average soil in full sun to partial shade. Weeping lovegrass is tolerant to the cold however in warmer climates this plant is known as an invasive species. This species root systems goes pretty deep, and its foliage gets about… Continue reading Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass)

Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass) General info: Eragrostis elliottii, commonly called Elliott’s lovegrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in sandy soils. This grass is drought tolerant and does well in low-nutrient soils. This native grass thrives in full sun and can get up to three feet tall. It is a very attractive warm season… Continue reading Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass)

  General info: Carex rosea, commonly called rosy sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in medium to dry soil in partial shade. Rosy sedge is found in the eastern U.S. in woodlands and along stream banks. This very unique slender leafed Carex is perfect for an area with dry shade but can… Continue reading Carex rosea (Rosy sedge)

  General info: Osmunda regalis, commonly called American royal fern, is a North American native fern that thrives in medium to wet soils in partial shade to full shade. This fern can tolerate full sun if the soil is consistently kept wet. The American royal fern typically grows in clumps about 2 to 3 feet tall.… Continue reading Osmunda regalis var. spectablilis (American royal fern)

General info: Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’, commonly called bunny blue sedge, is a North American native sedge that thrives in medium to wet soil in shade. Bunny blue is an evergreen sedge that is distinctive for its half an inch wide blue green foliage. This species needs to be kept moist in summer and almost has a… Continue reading Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’ (bunny blue)

  General info: Zephyranthes candida, commonly called rain lily, thrive in wet to moist well drained soil in full sun. Rain lilies do not perform well in colder climates. They are native to South America and bloom after lots of rain. This species stays pretty low and grows from bulbs. It has fine textured foliage and… Continue reading Zephyranthes candida (rain lily)