Among the most highly attractive of our native shrubs. An evergreen, many-stemmed, thicket-forming shrub or sometimes a small tree. It has beautiful, large, pink flower clusters. The leaves are leathery, and glossy, and change from light-green to dark-green to purple throughout the year.
An evergreen shrub with small, deep pink, saucer-shaped flowers in dense showy clusters. Stems trail on the ground, fostering the growth of stands. Grows in acidic soils. The glossy, leathery leaves are blue-green and turn reddish-green to purple in fall. Slow-growing. Dead-heading encourages better blooms in the following years.
Inhabits sand dunes, sandy road shoulders, dry fields, disturbed sites and wet meadows, with neutral soil pH. Tolerates urban pollution. The leaves change from light-green to dark-green to purple throughout the year. Grows in an attractive clump. Provides seed, nesting, and shelter for ground nesters and birds of prey.
Showy flowers and drought tolerance, make this a desirable plant. Numerous short stems with a mound of flowers. Colors range from deep lavender, pinks, whites and blue, with a yellow central disk. It prefers acid soils in mixed woods of hickory, pine, and oak, but can grow in open habitats.
Also known as Clasping Aster, it is found in meadows and open woods. Works well in woodland borders or cottage gardens. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun, but does tolerate some shade.
As the common name suggests, this is one of the showiest of the many goldenrod species that occur throughout the United States. Pinch or cut off spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
As the name suggests, this native aster sports purple stems. Also known as Swamp Aster, can be found in our swamp and wetter areas. It is easily grown in average, wet, well-drained soil in full sun, and easily self-seeds. A favorite of many of our native bees.
American boneset, also called common boneset or American thoroughwort, is an easy growing, tall pollinator plant that loves moist, sunny areas. It is easily identified by its opposite, stalkless leaves that are fused together across the stem, making them look like a single leaf that has been pierced by the stem.
Yarrow is an easy to grow garden plant. It can be used in fresh or dried arrangements and has a pleasing fragrance. Yarrow was formerly used for medicinal purposes: to break a fever by increasing perspiration, to treat hemorrhaging and as a poultice for rashes. A tea used by Native Americans to cure stomach disorders was made by steeping the leaves.
