Growing Conditions

Hybrid of South African perennial with orange buds and bright rich yellow flowers and gladiolus sword-like leaves. A bit earlier blooming cultivar. Upright, wide vase shaped clump, smaller flowers in one-sided clusters in mid to late summer (July-August...

American dittany is reminiscent of oregano or marjoram. It belongs to the same mint family (Lamiaceae) but is a less common perennial in our yards. It has smaller purple tubular flowers, lovely scented leaves and stems, and a late flowering season...

Large plant with bold arching silver leaves. Mostly grown as annual and combined with annual. For overwintering needs drained soil, that stay drier during the winter months (from zone 7b). Does the best in areas with somewhat cooler summers. Edible...

More leafy than other native prairie clovers, purple-light purple flowers form prolonged ornamental seedheads (last till mid fall). Can't compete with tall competitive plants, so combine with shorter/smaller plants. Late bloomer, drought and heat...

Purple prairie clover is a showy, native North American perennial. It grows in slender-looking, upright clumps, with fine leaves and cylindrical spikes of purple flowers. Drought tolerant. This is a pollinator favorite plant - the pollen and nectar...

New Millenium series of Delphinium = more heat and humidity tolerant, vigorous and longer-lived than older cultivars  Tested in south central Indiana with hot and humid summers and surprise, they do well here! (but it is still not plant for deep...

'Tardiflora' is similar to the species, the difference is that it blooms 2-3 week later. Best in half shade areas with not too-dry soil (likes a bit wet feet). Performs and blooms better in somewhat cooler ares (not suitable for south). Airy silver-green...

Fine-textured native grass with delicate appearance. For cooler northern areas (dislikes hotter zones than 7).  Adaptable to soil conditions, best in half shade or shade garden, tolerates dry shade! Flowers gracefully move in the wind, mature to...

Also called prairie bundleflower or prairie mimosa, this bushy native wildflower perennial has very fine, fern-like foliage and fluffy white flowers that are followed by ornamental, compound, twisted seedpods. The seedpods are dark brown-black and...

This adaptable native wildflower perennial has great wildlife benefits, and its flowers, leaves, and seedpods are all considered ornamental. It grows in bushy clumps, with pink flowers that appear for 3 weeks in late summer. Very adaptable. Very good...

Old fashioned plant with fragrant flowers, excellent cut flower. Mix of pink, white and red (variable seed mixture). Short-lived perennial or biennial. Easy to grow, persist by re-seeding. Size: 12-14' tall tall x 10-12" wide, clumpsFlowering time:...

Old fashioned plant with fragrant purple-red flowers, excellent cut flower. Short-lived perennial or biennial. Easy to grow, persist by re-seeding. Size: 18-20'' tall x 10-12" wide, clumpsFlowering time: May/June (can rebloom in late summer in cooler...

Upgraded version of old fashioned plant of Sweet William! Interspecific hybrid with more tidy upright growth, shorter statue, slightly smaller gray-green leaves and fragrant deep red single flowers! Excellent cut flower, very long blooming season from...

Slender, eye-catching flower with vivid carmine red flowers. Gray-green grassy leaves (semi-evergreen), leafless stems. Not a super long-lived plant, lives about 3-4 years, but seems to be easy to grow in garden conditions. Can self-seed in good...

Attractive native woodland grass for half shade or shade, spreading and partially ground covering. Usually 2' tall x 2-3' wide, slowly spreading. Nice shiny, erect blades that arch nicely. This grass can be a thug, so it may not be the best option for...

Tall, gold foliage with true red flowers. Vigorous cultivar, strong upright growth, more flowers and longer flowering season! Dies back after finishing flowering (comes back the following spring) Excellent Hosta companion! Blooming Time: April/May to...

Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart with soft pink-white flowers in late spring. Elegant arching branches, silvery-green leaves. Turns yellow and dies back in early summer (to come back the following year). Easy to grow and trouble-free longer-lived perennials...

Southeastern native shrub, endangered in natural habitats. Great wildlife support - attracts various bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Long season flowering. Pale yellow to greenish tubular flowers in clusters. Good fall yellow-red color. Other...