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Category: Dry Locations

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  • Dry Locations
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Pokeberry

Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L. Growing up, I always thought of pokeberry as a weed because everyone told me it was…

  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Pitch Pine

Scientific name: Pinus rigida We planted this baby pitch pine, and then relocated it to a place where it will…

  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Prickly Pear Cactus

Scientific name: Opuntia humifusa This prickly pear cactus was given to us by a neighbor, and freshly planted in the…

  • Dry Locations
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Shortleaf Spikesedge

Scientific name: Kyllinga brevifolia Found some in the back yard. Seems to like part shade. It’s a native (according to…

  • Dry Locations
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Small-Flowered Crowfoot

Scientific name: Ranunculus micranthus It’s native and a prolific spreader. The deer occasionally eat it. I’ve been using it as…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Juglone resistant
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Nimblewill

Scientific name: Muhlenbergia schreberi A delicate and wispy native grass that is most hated by all lawn lovers. However, if…

  • Dry Locations
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Common Blue Violet

Scientific name: Viola sororia In searching for more information about this beautiful native plant, I found a lot of false…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Wild Senna

Scientific name: Senna marilandica We got this from a neighbor when it was just a few inches tall just a…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Blanket Flower

Scientific name: Gaillardia One of the most rewarding things about native plant gardening is watching what you planted come back…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Common Milkweed

Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca This stuff has been growing to almost 6 feet in height, and spreads readily. It has…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Scarlet Bee Balm

Scientific name: monarda didyma Ours grew to 4 feet tall before blooming. Very striking in the garden, and for the…

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