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Wildflowers For Sun to Semi-Sun
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Fragaria virginiana Wild Scarlet Strawberry
The taste of these small wild strawberries is hard to beat. Will tolerate dry soils and sun. Has a white bloom in the spring with the fruit getting ripe in the summer. Also spreads nicely.
Sun, Average Dry Soils, Spring, 6-8 in. Tall, Zones 2-9
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| 3" PLUG | $4.00 | NOW |
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$6.00 |
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$3.75 |
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Helenium autumnale Sneezeweed
A tall growing plant with bright yellow flowers in the fall. Great for that full sun wet area you may have. Can reach heights over 6 feet in the right conditions.
Sun, Wet Rich Soil, Fall, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 4-9
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Helianthus strumosus Sunflower
As you would expect from a sunflower this is a tall plant with yellow blooms in the summer. Does prefer a sunny dry site and will spread and make a mass of flowers in a couple of years.
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Hemerocallis fulva Tawny Daylily
This is the good old common orange daylily. Will grow just about anywhere without any care. Blooms during the hot days of summer. Plant some and watch them make a beautiful mass of color in a few years.
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Heuchrea villosa Hairy Alumroot
As the common name suggests, the leaves and stem are slightly hairy, and more sharply lobed than the American Alumroot. The bloom is white and quite showy in the summer. Good for a rock garden, the long slender root likes to grow in rock crevices.
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Hieracium
aurantiacum Devil’s Paintbrush
A small growing flower, which is great for rock gardens. Has a brilliant red orange flower in the late spring. Will spread and make a carpet of flowers and foliage. A plant not often seen in the wild.
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Houstonia serpyllifolia Creeping Bluets
A very showy little plant that is great for rock gardens. Has numerous small blue flowers with yellow eyes, flowers are about ¼ inch across. Low growing groundcover. Will do best in a moist, semi-shaded area.
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Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris
Great plant for a wet sunny spot. Has a bright yellow flower in the spring. This is a tall variety reaching heights of 4-5 feet in real wet areas. Will tolerate drier soils but will not get as tall.
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Iris Verna Dwarf Iris
Very similar to the Iris cristata except the flowers are often dark blue to purple with a yellow throat. The foliage is more slender and will remain evergreen in warmer climates. Tends to clump more than spread.
Full leaf Finished Blooming For This Season
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Iris virginica Blue Flag Iris
This is a tall blue iris blooming in the spring. The flowers are about 3 inches across. Also likes wet areas, will even take shallow water.
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Liatris aspera Rough Blazing Star
A rare plant not often seen in the wild. Has lavender pink flowers in the late summer to fall. Not quite as tall as the other Liatris. This one likes sandy soils.
FULL LEAF JUST BEFORE BLOOMING
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Liatris pycnostachya Cattail gayfeather
Has narrow grass like foliage at the base and up the stem. On top of the 3-4’ stem is a bright purple spike bloom, which is one of the best to attract butterflies. Must have full sun to thrive.
Sun, Average Soil, Fall, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 3-9
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Liatris scariosa
Large Button Snakeroot
The blooms on this Liatris are larger than on the other varieties. They are the same deep purple as the others and can get quite tall, up to 5 feet. Good for that dry sunny spot in your garden.
FULL LEAF JUST BEFORE BLOOMING
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| 3" PLUG | $4.00 | JUNE |
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Liatris spicata
Spike Gayfeather
Perhaps somewhat shorter and compact than the other varieties. Will tolerate a slightly moist sunny area. The small purple blooms are numerous and quite showy. A real butterfly attracter and also makes a great cut flower.
FULL LEAF JUST BEFORE BLOOMING
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Lilium canadense - Canada Lily
One of natures beauties, we have been working on this one for a long time. These are quite rare and it quite a find if you see one. Sorry I do not have a picture yet. It is somewhat similar to the Turk's Cap Lily in growth and growing conditions. Prefers moist soil, sum to semi-shade, the soil should be rich. It reaches about 3 to 5 feet tall and has yellow flowers in the summer. Note the flower color can vary from yellow to orange to red. The flowers to not fully reflex like the Turk's Cap, these open about half way or so. It does have the whorled leaves up the stem as the Turk's Cap does. This is a must have for the garden.
Sun/Semi, Moist Rich, Summer, 3-5' Tall, Spread 12", Zones 3-8
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Lilium superbum
Turk’s Cap Lily
This is a tall lily often reaching 8 feet and can have 20 or more blooms. The blooms are orange with maroon spots, the petals curl back which allows the stamens and pistil to project out. A very pretty plant blooming in the summer. Prefers rich wet soil in a semi-shaded area. Plant the bulb 6-8 inches deep, this is where the ground is more consistently moist. This plant is a must for every garden.
Semi-shade to Sun, Moist Rich Soil, Summer, 5-8 ft Tall, Zones 4-9
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$9.50 |
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Linum perenne Blue Perennial Flax
Has grass like leaves with clear blue flowers in the summer. Put this in a dry sunny spot and it will bloom all summer long.
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Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower
If you are looking to attract hummingbirds, this is the plant. It is a brilliant red color and they love it. It thrives best in wet soil, will tolerate slightly drier soils, but not too dry. The basal foliage will remain all winter, and should not be covered with leaves or mulch during the winter. A light cover of pine needles is alright, so the sun can get to the leaves.
Sun to Semi-shade, Moist to Wet Soils, Fall, 3-4ft Tall, Zones 3-10
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Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia
Similar to the above Cardinal Flower but has bluish purple flowers. Will grow in varied locations, moist and semi-shade areas being the ideal locations. They will tolerate drier soils.
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Lonicera sempervirens Coral Honeysuckle
Easy to grow vine that has red and yellow flowers in the summer. This is great to attract hummingbirds. Not invasive like the common honeysuckle. Will remain evergreen in the south.
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Lupinus perennis Wild Lupine
A very attractive plant in the spring with its blue pea – like flowers. Does best in full sun but will tolerate some light shade. These clump up very nicely and should be spaced at least 20-24" apart.
Sun to Semi-shade, Average Soil, Spring, 1-2’ Tall, Zones 4-9
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$7.00 |
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Monarda didyma Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Has bright red flowers that really attract the hummingbirds in the fall. Likes wet soil and will grow in the shade. Does not get the mildew as the hybrid varieties do. Will spread nicely and give you some late fall red color in the shade.
Shade to Semi-Shade, Wet to Moist Rich Soil, Fall, 2-4 ft Tall, Zones 4-9
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Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot
Grows to a height of about 4 feet. Has pink to lavender flowers in the summer, and the leaves are often tinged with the color of the flowers. Thrives in open shade or full sun with proper moisture.
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