Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L. Growing up, I always thought of pokeweed as a weed because everyone told me it was…
Creeping Phlox
Scientific name: Phlox stolonifera An early spring bloomer, this groundcover won’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic, but it’ll come…
Nimblewill
Scientific name: Muhlenbergia schreberi A delicate and wispy native grass that is most hated by all lawn lovers. However, if…
Wild Senna
Scientific name: Senna marilandica We got this from a neighbor when it was just a few inches tall just a…
Blanket Flower
Scientific name: Gaillardia One of the most rewarding things about native plant gardening is watching what you planted come back…
Common Milkweed
Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca This stuff has been growing to almost 6 feet in height, and spreads readily. It has…
Scarlet Bee Balm
Scientific name: monarda didyma Ours grew to 4 feet tall before blooming. Very striking in the garden, and for the…
Mayapple
Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum Yes, people will think they grow into apple trees when you talk about them, but no,…
Blue-Eyed Grass
Scientific name: Sisyrinchium Delicate little flowers, short stature, stays green for much of the year, clumping. Seems to be popping…