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Water Avens
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features pinnately compound basal leaves and nodding, pinkish-purple flowers blooming in late spring to early summer. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and partial shade to full sun. Attracts butterflies and bees. Suitable for rain gardens, stream banks, and moist woodland edges. Native to northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Read MoreEastern Teaberry, Wintergreen
Evergreen groundcover growing 10-15 cm tall. Features leathery, oval leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers in summer, followed by edible red berries that persist through winter. Prefers acidic, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Provides winter food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and as a native alternative to non-native groundcovers in acidic soils.
Read MoreWild Strawberry
Low-growing perennial herb reaching 10-20 cm tall. Features trifoliate leaves and white flowers in spring, followed by small, edible strawberries. Spreads by runners to form groundcover. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and attracts pollinators. Suitable for woodland edges, meadows, and as a native groundcover in sunny to partially shaded areas. Native to North America.
Read MoreSpotted Joe-Pye Weed
Herbaceous perennial growing 1-2 m tall. Features whorled, lance-shaped leaves and large, flat-topped clusters of mauve-pink flowers blooming in late summer to fall. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Provides late-season food for wildlife. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreLarge-leaved aster
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features large, heart-shaped basal leaves and clusters of pale blue to white daisy-like flowers blooming in late summer to fall. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and as groundcover in partially shaded sites.
Read MoreCommon Boneset
Herbaceous perennial growing 90-150 cm tall. Features lance-shaped, opposite leaves that join around the stem, and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers blooming late summer to fall. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Historically used medicinally. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreSlender Wheat Grass
Cool-season perennial bunchgrass growing 2-4 feet tall. Quick to establish from seed and forms dense stands through tillering. Blue-green foliage with spike-like seed heads in early summer. Drought tolerant and adaptable to various soil conditions. Shorter-lived than warm-season prairie grasses but self-seeds readily. Useful for erosion control and as nurse crop in restoration projects.
Read MoreBottlebrush Grass
Cool-season perennial grass reaching 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features green foliage and distinctive bottlebrush-like seed heads that persist into winter. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Adds unique texture to garden designs. Suitable for woodland edges, partially shaded meadows, and naturalized areas.
Read MoreCanada wild rye
Cool-season perennial grass growing 1-1.5 m tall. Features blue-green foliage and arching seed heads resembling wheat. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control and as a quick-establishing component in prairie restorations. Suitable for naturalized areas and as a backdrop in perennial gardens.
Read MorePale Purple Coneflower
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-90 cm tall. Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and pale pink to lavender flowers with drooping petals, blooming in summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Deep taproot makes it difficult to transplant. Suitable for prairie gardens, meadows, and sunny borders. Native to central and southeastern United States.
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