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Fireworks Goldenrod

Spectacular in its ability to light up the late summer and fall garden, this plant has gotten a bad reputation from its relationship to the Goldenrod garden weed, but it […]

Grass-leaved Goldenrod

Bright clusters of small yellow flowers are held atop the tall, fine green foliage. Butterflies and praying mantises flock to the yellow flowers that bloom from the late summer into […]

Silverrod / White Goldenrod

Bring your landscape alive with pollinators that will flock to this narrow, upright grower that blooms from late summer to early fall. Small flowers are borne on a stem ending […]

Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass

This is one of those plants that is so unobtrusive until it comes into bloom and then is so outstanding that you are always taken pleasantly by surprise. ‘Lucerne’ is […]

Short and Sweet Catchfly

Narrow, needle-like foliage along trailing stems forms a spreading mound that comes alive with deep pink flowers in late spring. It loves bright shade and full sun and is a […]

Wild Senna

Wild Senna’s bright yellow flowers bloom from July-August. Their full blossoms attract many bees and butterflies. In the fall, its beautiful leaf colors and the formation of long black pods with […]

Larneim Stonecrop

Easy to grow and, better yet, very tolerant of shady areas while still putting out peak landscape performance, ‘Larneim Park’ will be a very dependable groundcover that will still bloom […]

Skullcap

Tough and drought tolerant, you’ll find that this native loves the cool season and partial shade while providing unforgettable late spring and early summer color. Skullcap spreads by stolons and […]

Little Bluestem

This outstanding native thrives in many landscape spots while providing food and shelter to some of our most beloved native birds. This sun lover forms clumps with loads of slender […]

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

Bluish-green, upright foliage gives a sizzling display of oranges, reds, yellows and purplish-browns in the autumn. ‘Standing Ovation’ thrives in poor, dry soils and its seed heads are prized by […]