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Common 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.
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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.
Read MoreBush Honeysuckle
Deciduous shrub growing 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and small, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in early summer. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to full shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts pollinators and provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, slopes, and as a low-maintenance native alternative to non-native shrubs.
Read MoreDutchman’s Breeches
Spring ephemeral perennial reaching 15-30 cm tall. Features finely divided blue-green leaves and distinctive white flowers resembling tiny pants hanging on a line. Grows from clustered bulbs in rich woodland soils and shade. Forms colonies through bulb division. Completely dormant by early summer. Suitable for woodland gardens and spring ephemeral displays. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreBeaked Hazel
Deciduous shrub reaching 2-5 m tall. Features oval, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts enclosed in distinctive beaked husks. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Suitable for woodland edges, naturalized areas, and understory plantings. Native to northern and western North America.
Read MoreAmerican Hazelnut
Deciduous shrub growing 2.5-4.5 m tall. Features rounded, doubly-serrate leaves and produces edible hazelnuts. Male flowers appear as catkins in early spring before leaves emerge. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Forms thickets in favorable conditions. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscaping. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreRed Osier Dogwood
Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-2.5 m tall. Features opposite, oval leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by white or pale blue berries. Known for bright red stems in winter. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control along waterways. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and winter interest in landscapes.
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