big bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
This colorful, robust hardy grass is NATIVE FROM CANADA TO MEXICO. Tall foliage turns light … Continued
Browsing plants: low-maintenance landscape
pussy toes
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’
Silver-white foliage carpet is topped with pink buds that resemble pussycat pads. Buds open to … Continued
columbine
Aquilegia canadensis/Aquilegia hybrids
Aquilegia canadensis (columbine) features nodding yellow and red bi-color blooms in April through early June. Grows … Continued
old woman, hardy dusty miller
Artemisia stellariana 'Silver Brocade'
Woolly, thick white foliage makes an excellent contrast plant. Grows to 12″ high and 24″ … Continued
Artemisia ‘Powice Castle’
Artemisia ‘Powice Castle’
Beautiful ferny, silvery-gray foliage makes an excellent addition to borders and landscapes. A perfect color … Continued
‘Silver Mound’ Artemisia
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
Low-growing, ferny, silver, aromatic foliage is excellent for borders and underplantings. Stunning in mass, it … Continued
wormwood, white sage
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Velvety, silver foliage with lance-shaped leaves and pale yellow flowers add contrast all season in … Continued
butterfly weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) features showy orange (pure native) or yellow (selection ‘Hello Yellow’) flower … Continued
common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Common milkweed produces dusty pink flower clusters in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble … Continued
green comet milkweed
Asclepias veridiflora
Produces copious amounts of nectar especially adored by bumble bees. Flowers have a sweet odor … Continued
Sullivant’s milkweed
Asclepias sullivantii
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun, plants may self-seed in … Continued
tatarian aster
Aster tataricus
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Can be divided … Continued