three-leaved stonecrop
Sedum ternatum
This small, spreading native perennial typically occurs in damp locations along stream banks, bluff bases … Continued
browsing: low-maintenance lawn
The history of the turfgrass lawn goes back to ancient castles and the need for visibility for security. Fast forward to the 1950s and the middle-class birth of the suburban lawn, and here we are. In our new age of conservation and environmental awareness, alternatives to lawns are beginning to make their way into the mainstream. Collected here are some possibilities to consider when replacing all or a portion of a turfgrass lawn with pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant, no-mow, no chemical “lawnscapes.”
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prairie dropseed grass
Sporobolus heterolepis
2′ narrow-leaved, fragrant native grass. Incredibly attractive in bloom and seed. NATIVE TO THE UPPER … Continued
thyme
Thymus species
Culinary Thymes English thyme/common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is the most popular variety of culinary thyme, … Continued
heart leaf foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia
Native, mounding ground cover with foamy white flower stalks in early spring. Mature plants send … Continued
‘Sunshine’ golden creeping speedwell
Veronica prostrata ‘Sunshine’
Veronicas produce some of the clearest true blues available in perennials. This easy to grow … Continued
vinca, periwinkle
Vinca minor/Vinca major
One of the most popular and widely used ground covers with evergreen leaves and lavender … Continued