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Sanguinaria canadensis    Bloodroot

One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring. Has a white flower standing above its unfurled leaves, which looks maroon in color at this point. The leaves unfurl to be a lobed leaf about 3-4 inches across. The root has a red substance, and when broken resembles blood, hence its common name. Needs rich sandy well-drained soil in a shady spot, although it will tolerate some sun in cooler climates.

Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Well Drained Soil, Spring, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 3-9

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Sarracenia flava     Trumpet Picture Plant

This is a very interesting bog plant. Must be in water or at the edge. Has a yellow flower, the trumpets on this variety are about 2 feet tall. Must be brought inside in cold climates, this is a native to the coastal section of N.C.

Sun, Wet Boggy Soils, Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 7-9

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Sarracenia purpurea    Common Picture Plant

This is a smaller picture plant with red trumpets and red blooms. Also grows in a bog area in the full sun and needs winter protection.

Sun, Wet Boggy Soils, Summer, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 6-9

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Saxifraga michauxi     Rock Lettuce

This is an excellent plant for a rock garden as it has a small root system to plant in rock crevices. The foliage is very showy, green with burgundy underneath. Has numerous small white flowers that bloom all summer.

Sun, Average Soil, Summer, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 4-8

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Saxifraga virginiensis   Branch Lettuce

Has clusters of small white flowers in the spring. Grows along creek banks in the shade. In the early spring you can harvest the leaves and use them in a salad as lettuce.

Shade, Wet Rich Soil, Spring, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 3-8

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Scutellaria ovata – Heart-leaved Skullcap –  

A great plant for a dry semi-shade to shady site. The foliage has a pretty purple appearance in the spring and early summer. During the summer the blue flowers appear and will last until early fall. Shortly after the blooms fade it will go dormant. This a very drought tolerant plant and is also deer resistant.

Shade to Semi-shade, Dry Soil, Summer Blooms, 12-18” Tall, Zones 4-9

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Shortia galacifolia    Oconee-bells

This plant is on the endangered and protected list. Each plant is sold with a special plant protection permit. Has a beautiful white bell shaped flower in the early spring. Leaves are rounded, bright green turning maroon in the winter. This is an evergreen groundcover, however it spreads slowly. It must have shade and moist rich soil or it will not survive. Due to the demand for this plant we must limit you to 1 plant.

Shade, Moist Rich Soil, Spring, 3-6 in Tall, Zones 5-7

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Silene carolina     Wild Pink

An excellent choice for a rock garden. Stays low to the ground and has pink flowers in the spring. All the foliage is at the base of the plant. The bloom really catches the eye. Give some winter protection in colder climates.

Sun, Dry to Average Soil, Spring, 6-10 in Tall, Zones 5-9

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Silene regina    Showy Catchfly

This relative of the Firepink is quite showy. It will perhaps take a sunnier drier spot than the virginica. The flowers are a little more orange-red, and bloom a little later. A good plant for rock gardens. As with the other Silenes this is a real eye catcher.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 5-9

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Silene virginica     Fire Pink

One of the prettiest wildflowers that will make a real show in your  shade garden. Has long lasting bright red flowers. Must have rich well-drained soil, good for rock gardens, will tolerate some sun. Has long taproot that likes to get behind rocks. A very pretty plant, one of our best sellers.

Shade to Sun, Dry Soil, Spring to Summer, 2-3’ Tall, Zones 3-8

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Silphium perfoliatum     Cup Plant

Has daisy type yellow flowers in the summer. The leaves are rough and form a cup shape around the square stem. Give it plenty of moisture and it will get 6-8 ft Tall.

Semi-shade, Moist Soil, Summer, 6-8 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

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Smilacina racemosa     False Solomon's Seal

Somewhat resembles the Great Solomon' Seal but the blooms on this are out on the tips of the stem. They are white and make a red berry in the fall. Will tolerate some sun in cooler climates but does best in shade.

Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 1-3 ft Tall, Zones 3-8

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Solidago altissima    Goldenrod

This well know plant is a real show in the fall of the year with its bright yellow flowers. Will grow in poor dry soils. This plant does not contribute to allergies as once believed.

Sun, Dry Soils, Fall, 5-6 ft Tall, Zones 3-10

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Spigelia marilandica    Indian Pink, Pinkroot

A very showy plant that grows in the shade. Has red tubular flowers that are yellow on the inside. The yellow creates a star like appearance on top of the flower. Blooms in late spring to early summer. We have found these need some winter protection in our zone 5. A great choice for the shade garden.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring to Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 5-10

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Stylophorum diphyllum        Celandine Poppy

Excellent plant for the shade garden. The bright yellow flowers really stand out in a dark corner. Blooms heavy in spring, then has sporadic blooms throughout the summer. Spreads very well to make a ground cover. Prefers rich woods soil, does not like much direct sun.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring to Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

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Thermopsis villosa        Aaron’s Rod, Carolina Bush Pea

This plant looks like a tall yellow Lupine. Has foliage like a Baptisia and blooms like a Lupine. Grows tall making it great for the back of your flower bed. Leave room for this one as it can have a 2-3’ spread.

Sun to Semi-shade, Average Dry Soil, Spring to Summer, 4-5’ Tall, Zones 3-8

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Tiarella cordifolia    Foam Flower

A very versatile plant, will grow in sun or shade. It has green veined leaves which stay low and has a white bloom standing 6-12” tall, and blooms in the spring. It makes a good ground cover and is also good in rock gardens. In cooler climates the foliage will remain all winter and turn a pretty burgandy color.

Shade to Sun, Rich Soil, Spring, 6-12 in Tall, Zone 3-8

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Tradescantia subaspera   Spiderwort

Has ribbon like foliage and deep blue flowers which will bloom all summer. This is a good spreader and will tolerate varied conditions.

Sun to Shade, Wet to Moist Soils, Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 4-9