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Prairie Dropseed
Warm-season perennial grass forming dense, fine-textured mounds 30-60 cm tall with delicate, open seed heads rising to 90 cm. Foliage turns golden-orange in fall. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts birds and small mammals. Excellent for prairies, rock gardens, and as a native lawn alternative. Native to central and eastern North America.
Read MoreSand Dropseed
Warm-season perennial grass growing 30-100 cm tall. Features fine-textured foliage and open, airy seed heads. Prefers dry, sandy soils and full sun. Extremely drought-tolerant. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Excellent for erosion control on sandy sites, dunes, and in xeriscaping. Self-seeds readily in suitable conditions. Native to most of North America.
Read MoreMeadowsweet
Deciduous shrub reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and upright spires of small white flowers blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Provides cover for small wildlife. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland margins, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreIndian Grass
Tall, warm-season perennial bunchgrass growing 3-7 feet tall. Forms graceful clumps with blue-green summer foliage that turns brilliant golden-yellow in fall. Produces distinctive golden, plume-like flower clusters in late summer. Deep root system provides excellent drought tolerance. Slower to establish than some prairie grasses but very reliable once mature. Important component of prairie ecosystems and excellent for naturalistic landscapes.
Read MoreBog Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and wand-like spikes of yellow flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet, acidic soils and full sun. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for rain gardens, wet meadows, and bog gardens.
Read MoreWrinkle-leaf Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial growing 60-150 cm tall. Features rough-textured, lance-shaped leaves and arching plumes of small yellow flowers blooming August-October. Adaptable to various soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies. Attracts numerous pollinators and beneficial insects. Suitable for meadows, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens. Can spread aggressively in ideal conditions. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreRiddell’s Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features distinctive folded leaves and flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for rain gardens and wet meadows.
Read MoreUpland White Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow, grass-like leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers blooming July-September. Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and bees. Suitable for rock gardens, prairies, and sunny borders. Formerly classified as an aster. Native to central and northeastern North America.
Read MoreOhio Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features smooth, somewhat succulent leaves and flat-topped clusters of yellow flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet, calcareous soils and full sun. Important nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators. Excellent for rain gardens and wet meadows.
Read MoreGray Goldenrod
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features gray-green foliage and one-sided arching sprays of bright yellow flowers. Prefers poor, well-drained soils and full sun. Highly drought-tolerant. Important late-season nectar source. Excellent for dry prairies and rocky slopes.
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