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Osmorhiza claytonii
Osmorhiza claytonii, or Sweet Cicely, is a 1-2 foot, woodland perennial with fern-like leaves and tiny white flowers blooming in late spring. Sweet Cicely prefers rich moist soils in shady to semi-shady areas. Native Americans chewed the root or gargled … Continued
Osmunda cinnamomea
Osmunda cinnamomea, or Cinnamon Fern, is a 2-5 foot tall fern with large, densely hair fiddleheads prominent in spring. The spores on the Cinnamon Fern’s fertile fronds resemble cinnamon sticks. The fern prefers moist to wet soils in shade to … Continued
Panicum virgatum
Panicum virgatum, or Switch Grass, is a 3-4 foot warm season, clump grass found in dry to wet soils and grows best in sun to part sun. Switch Grass’ pink-tinged flowers are open and form a fine-textured cluster in mid-summer. … Continued
Penstemon grandiflorus
Penstemon grandiflorus, or Large-Flower Beardtongue, is a 2-3 foot perennial with large, lavender-pink tubular flowers growing horizontally on its stem alongside pale, bluish-green leaves. Large-Flower Beardtongue is one of the showiest Penstemons. Penstemon grandiflorus is a host plant for the … Continued
Penstemon hirsutus
Penstemon hirsutus, or Hairy Beardtongue, is a 1-2 foot perennial with terminal clusters of violet to pale rose, snapdragon-like flowers appearing in late spring to early summer. The plant’s early bloom time and hairy stems distinguish it from other Beardtongues. … Continued
Polypodium virginianum
Polypodium virginianum, or Common Polypody, is a perennial fern producing oblong, evergreen fronds. Common Polypody prefers shaded medium soils. This fern is great for rock gardens or wild gardens as its native habitats are rocky woods, slopes, and cliffs. Common … Continued
Ratibida columnifera
Ratibida columnifera, or Mexican Hat Coneflower, is a 1-3 foot, long-blooming, easy perennial for dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Mexican Hat Coneflower’s blooms are light yellow drooping rays and a green to brown long central disc flowers … Continued
Ratibida pinnata
Ratibida pinnata, or Yellow Coneflower, is a 2-5 foot, long-blooming, easy perennial for dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Yellow Coneflower’s blooms are light yellow with a central brown cone. The perennial is good for borders and meadows, … Continued
Rosa carolina
Rosa carolina, or Pasture Rose, is a three-foot, native shrub with fragrant pink flowers appearing in early summer. Pasture Rose is a deciduous shrub that prefers full to part sun and dry, medium to wet, well-drained soils. The native shrub … Continued
Rudbeckia hirta
Rudbeckia hirta, or Black-Eyed Susan, is a showy, easy to grow perennial ideal for meadows and prairies. Black-Eyed Susan’s extravagant, yellow blossoms attract native bees, pollinating flies, beneficial wasps and butterflies. The seed heads attract finches and other birds.
Rudbeckia triloba
Rudbeckia triloba, or Brown-eyed Susan, is a 2-3 foot perennial with abundant yellow-gold, flat-faced flowers centered in brown, blooming in late summer to early fall. Brown Eyed-Susan prefers moist soils in full to part sun. The perennial finds its home … Continued
Ruellia humilis
Ruellia humilis, or Wild Petunia, is a 1 foot, very hardy perennial with lovely trumpet-shaped violet flowers, appearing in mid to late summer. Wild Petunia is great for dry, rocky, shallow soils in full to part sun. It is drought-tolerant … Continued
Sanguinaria canadensis
Sanguinaria canadensis, or Bloodroot, is a 1 foot, woodland, spring ephemeral perennial for moist, well-drained soils in part sun to full shade. Bloodroot is native to moist woods, floodplains and slopes. Its snow-white flowers appear in early spring, but they … Continued
Solidago odora
Solidago odora, or Anise-Scented Goldenrod, is a native perennial named for the licorice fragrance produced by the leaves when crushed. Anise-Scented Goldenrod provides a burst of color late in the season with its dense spires of golden-yellow flowers.
Solidago rugosa
Solidago rugosa, or Rough-stemmed Goldenrod, is an easily grown perennial known for its rough, hairy stem and wrinkled leaves. Rough-stemmed Goldenrod grows in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. This perennial’s dense yellow flowers … Continued
Solidago sempervirens
Solidago sempervirens, or Seaside Goldenrod, is 2-4 foot, showy perennial with graceful, plume-like, golden yellow flower heads in fall. Seaside Goldenrod prefers sandy or well-drained soils in full to part sun. This perennial is one of the few plants surviving … Continued
Solidago speciosa
Solidago speciosa, or Showy Goldenrod, is a 2-4 foot, showy perennial for moist to dry soils in sun to part sun. Showy Goldenrod’s light yellow, candlestick-shaped blooms in fall and its red stems make this a favorite of fields and … Continued
Sorghastrum nutans
Sorghastrum nutans, or Indian Grass, is a 4-6 foot tall, clump-forming, warm-season grass native to North America. Indiangrass blooms from late summer to early fall and is composed of flowers with yellow stamens and silky, soft, bronze seed heads. In … Continued
Tradescantia ohiensis
Tradescantia ohiensis, or Ohio Spiderwort, is a 1-2 foot, tough, drought-tolerant and long-blooming perennial for dry to medium, moist, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Ohio Spiderwort’s deep blue-violet flowers appear from late spring to midsummer alongside blue-green grass-like … Continued
Uvularia grandiflora
Uvularia grandiflora, or Large-Flower Bellwort, is a 1-2 foot, early-blooming native shade plant, appearing in April and May. Large-Flowered Bellwort’s yellow flowers and green leaves appear very droopy when in bloom. The perennial is easily grown in average, well-drained soil … Continued
Verbena stricta
Verbena stricta, or Hoary Vervain, is 2-4 foot, native perennial that prefers full sun in dry to medium, well-drained loamy soils. Hoary Vervain has beautiful lavender flower spires appearing in late summer. The native perennial is drought and deer resistant. … Continued
Viola pedata
Viola pedata, or Bird’s Foot Violet, is a perennial with purple flowers, orange centers and leaves shaped like bird’s feet. Bird’s Foot Violet prefers well-drained, drier, sandy soils and grows best in full to part sun.
Zizia aurea
Zizia aurea, or Golden Alexander, is a 1-3 foot, late spring flowering perennial for moist to wet soils in full to part sun. Golden Alexander’s attractive bright yellow flowering flat-topped umbels appear in late spring alongside a coarser leaf structure … Continued