Posts Tagged ‘Vignette’

Herbaceous perennial growing 30-90 cm tall with woolly, gray-green leaves. Produces clusters of small, papery white flowers with yellow centers from mid-summer to early fall. Prefers well-drained, poor to average soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attractive to butterflies and valuable as a nectar source. Used in dried flower arrangements and as a garden cut flower. Suitable for rock gardens, meadows, and xeriscaping. Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding.

Perennial wildflower growing in clumps, reaching 30-60 cm in height. Features slender, grass-like leaves and distinctive nodding flower heads with small, bell-shaped pink to lavender flowers. Blooms in mid to late summer, attracting various pollinators. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, tolerating drought once established. Entire plant is edible with mild onion flavor. Used in rock gardens, prairie plantings, and as low-maintenance perennial in sunny borders. Naturalizes easily in suitable conditions.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features anise-scented foliage and spikes of lavender-blue flowers blooming for extended period. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Leaves can be used for tea. Self-seeds readily in favorable conditions.

Distinctive woodland perennial reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features twice-compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers followed by striking white berries with black spots. Grows from thick rootstock in rich, moist woodland soils and shade. Forms small colonies very slowly. Highly toxic but architecturally striking. Suitable for woodland gardens as specimen plant. Native to eastern North America.

Perennial wetland plant growing in dense stands, reaching 60-90 cm tall. Features sword-like leaves and a flower spike resembling foliage. Prefers consistently wet or saturated soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found along pond edges, streams, and in marshes. Has historical medicinal and culinary uses. Valuable for wetland restoration, rain gardens, and water feature margins. Provides cover for small wildlife and helps stabilize shorelines. Spreads via rhizomes, forming colonies in suitable conditions.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features finely divided, ferny foliage and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers. Extremely adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun. Drought-tolerant and spreads readily. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies. Excellent for meadows and naturalized areas.