dwarf false indigo
Amorpha nana
Bright green leaves are topped by showy purple flowers with bright red stamen that give … Continued
browsing plants: tolerates harsh roadside conditions
‘Blue Ice’ blue star
Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Blue Ice’
Gorgeous navy blue buds in late spring open to vivid periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers larger … Continued
eastern blue star
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Large, multi-stemmed clumps are crowded with narrow, oval leaves which turn golden-yellow in the fall. … Continued
‘Storm Cloud’ shining blue star
Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Storm Cloud’
‘Storm Cloud’ is an exciting new native plant selection with spring foliage emerging near-black and … Continued
big bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
This colorful, robust hardy grass is NATIVE FROM CANADA TO MEXICO. Tall foliage turns light … Continued
plantain leaf pussytoes, mouse ear
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Soft, gray foliage is arguably the best ornamental feature of this native perennial. Useful as … Continued
‘Rubra’ pussytoes
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’
Silver-white foliage carpet is topped with pink buds that resemble pussycat pads. Buds open to … Continued
arrowwood viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'
This handsome selection of the North American native arrowwood viburnum boasts neat foliage, white spring … Continued
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Beautiful ferny, silvery-gray foliage makes an excellent addition to borders and landscapes. A perfect color … Continued
Artemisia ‘Silver Mound’
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
Low-growing, ferny, silver, aromatic foliage is excellent for borders and underplantings. Stunning in mass, it … Continued
Artemisia ‘Valerie Finnis’ wormwood, white sage
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Velvety, silver foliage with lance-shaped leaves and pale yellow flowers add contrast all season in … Continued
common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Common milkweed produces dusty pink flower clusters in mid-summer atop large, glossy leaves that resemble … Continued