Allegheny spurge
Pachysandra procumbens
An excellent low perennial ground cover for shady areas, spreading with long rhizomes. Toothed leaves crowd … Continued
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‘Ruby Slippers’ oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'
This compact oakleaf hydrangea produces large panicles of white flowers that change to pink, then … Continued
Yellow wild indigo
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Showy upright, mounded native with yellow, pea-like blooms along yellow-green stems rising above a foliage … Continued
‘American Goldfinch’ false indigo
Baptisia 'American Goldfinch'
Brilliant golden-yellow flower spikes rise above blue-green foliage. A floriferous Baptisia produces loads of brightly … Continued
‘Burgundy Blast’ false indigo
Baptisia 'Burgundy Blast'
A redder shade of purple than the other purple Baptisia, this cultivar delivers dark wine … Continued
Spiny bear’s breeches
Acanthus spinosus
With bold, eye-catching foliage and striking flower spikes, this impressive perennial fills space with dramatic … Continued
‘Fireworks’ goldenrod
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Lacy, radiating bloom spikes of sparkling golden-yellow from mid-September past mid-October. Plants grow 3-4′ high. … Continued
false indigo bush
Amorpha fruticosa
A large, airy shrub that forms dense thickets in its native habitat. Six-inch purple flower … Continued
Aromatic Sumac, Fragrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica
This low-growing, native shrub forms a dense mass of stems and is used en masse … Continued
water hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
Among the showiest of water garden plants, flower stalks grow about six inches above foliage … Continued
firecracker vine
Ipomoea lobata
This annual vine is a member of the morning glory family and produces tons of … Continued
‘Mr. Mustard’ false spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Mr. Mustard'
Mr. Mustard has incredibly colorful springtime foliage of yellow, orange, red, pink, and lime green. … Continued