Growing Conditions

Well-known native perennial with plenty of common names (Aaron's Rod, False Lupine, Bush Pea…) and another scientific name – Thermopsis villosa. Similar to Baptisia sphaerocarpa or Baptisia tinctoria. This is a beautiful wildflower that...

Asian counterpart of native Thermopsis caroliniana. A bit shorter and growing wide, reminds of wide spreading baptisia. Pale yellow flowers, grayish leaves. Blooming Time: May-JuneSize: 2.5’ high x 2-3’ wide, spreads by runnersUSDA Zones: 4...

'Spring Symphony' seems to be the only long-lasting and reliable Foamflower in our Midwestern conditions (Bloomington, IN)! Clumping Foamflower with distinctive palmate leaves (olive green) with nearly black markings and soft pink flowers.  Compact...

Long blooming, drought and heat tolerant spiderwort with blue-purple flowers and gray-green leaves. Blooming Time: late May - early JulySize: 2' tall x 1-1.5' wide (in rich soil up to 3')USDA Zones: 3 to 9Culture: full sun to partial shade;...

This clump-forming perennial has grass-like arching leaves and bears clusters of three-petaled blue flowers (0.75-1.5" diameter) from early to midsummer (each flower remains open for only one day). It often becomes dormant in the hottest part of summer...

Zig-zag spiderwort is probably the most robust spiderwort and also true shade loving perennial. 'LSS Lazy Blue' has very pale blue flowers, this selection originates in Lazzy SS Nursery in Virginia (nursery closed down for retirement in 2018). Zig-zag...

"One of the longest blooming Tradescantia we’ve seen! This selection produces large clusters of sizeable, periwinkle blue flowers accented with yellow tipped stamens from early summer to fall, still blooming long after others are spent for the...

Spiderwort with long flowering season, bi-color purple/lilac - white flowers and glaucous blu-green leaves. Blooming Time: early summer to late summer (May - August, in cooler areas into the fall)Size: 18-20'' high and 20-24" wideUSDA Zones: 3 to...

'Concord Grape,' of the virginiana group, offers compact clumps of grassy, gray-green leaves (about 12" tall) that contrast nicely with the large (over 1"), dark purple-pink flowers.  Spiderworts are often underused as perennials...

'Red Grape' blooms with vivid 1" red-purple flowers. Grassy leaves emerge gray-green. Easy to grow. Blooming Time: June/July, often reblooms later on, especially if cut backSize: 15'' high x up to 12’’ wideUSDA Zones: 4/5 to 10Culture: full...

Easy to grow, trouble free shade perennial with glossy leaves and orchid-like flowers. Valuable for very late blooming season in the shade garden (inc. deep shade). Very pollinator friendly. Deer and rabbit resistant plant - best to be planted close to...

Easy to grow, trouble free shade perennial with cream-yellow variegated leaves and orchid-like flowers in late August till late September. Deer and rabbit resistant plant - best to be planted close to the path, so you can admire it's beauty. Tolerates...

Easy to grow, trouble free shade perennial with unique orchid-like flowers in late August till late September. Deer and rabbit resistant treasure that has to be planted close to the path, so you can admire it's beauty. 2' tall x 2-3' wide in 3-4 years in...

Easy to grow, trouble free half shade/ shade perennial with white orchid-like flowers. Valuable for very late blooming season in the shade garden (inc. deep shade). Pollinator friendly. Deer and rabbit resistant plant - best to be planted close to the...

Non-spreading toad lily with gracefully arching stems. Vigorous, with great floral display, disease resistant and hardy. Winner of Toad Lily Evaluation in Chicago Botanic Garden trials, gaining 5 of 5 possible stars. 2-2.5' tall x 1-2' wide, this...

Non-spreading toad lily with arching stems, white flowers with pink-lavender edges (and no spots) along the whole stem and a bit earlier to bloom. Very good performer in Toad Lily Evaluation in Chicago Botanic Garden trials, gaining 4 of 5 possible stars...

Moisture and a bit cooler weather loving perennial with 2-3" golden-orange flowers in late spring and early summer. Award of Garden Merit by Royal Horticultural Society. 2-3' tall x 1-1.5' wide clumps, wiry stems, divided dark green leaves. Flowers...

Also known as Great Merrybells. Excellent early-blooming native perennial for half-shade or shade garden. The Bellwort flowers and leaves have an overall droopy appearance when in bloom, but after the seeds are set, the leaves look somewhat like a needle...