for Dry, Sandy & Rocky Soils

Coreopsis lanceolata

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata
The golden-yellow flowers of Lanceleaf Coreopsis bloom for weeks on end, creating a fantastic early summer display. Butterflies are regular visitors,...
Coreopsis palmata

Stiff Coreopsis

Coreopsis palmata
The highly popular Stiff Coreopsis (Coreopsis palmata) sports bright yellow flowers during the dog days of mid-summer. The underground rhizomes...
Cornus canadensis*

Bunchberry

Cornus canadensis*
This Northwoods favorite is known for its trademark set of four beautifully textured leaves with bright red berries suspended above. Bunchberry...
Dalea purpurea

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea purpurea
Purple Prairie Clover adds nitrogen to the soil naturally. This little legume has it all: gorgeous purple and gold flowers, elegant foliage, plus it...
Delphinium exaltatum

Tall Blue Larkspur

Delphinium exaltatum
Tall Blue Larkspur thrives in shade! Give it rich well-drained soil in light to medium shade and it will reward you with many years of brilliant blue...
Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Hayscented Fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Native to the northeastern US and Appalachian Mountains the adaptable Hayscented Fern creeps by rhizomes to form a solid groundcover that few weeds...
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria
One of the first woodland wildflower to appear in spring, the delicate white flowers and lacy blue-green foliage of Dutchman's Breeches announce the...
Dryopteris marginalis

Marginal Wood Fern

Dryopteris marginalis
Marginal Wood Fern thrives on dry rocky sites and seems nearly impervious to drought. The thick, leathery leaves stay green over winter, providing...
Echinacea pallida

Pale Purple Coneflower

Echinacea pallida
The large showy flowers of Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) are a favorite summer nectar source for butterflies. In fall, birds love it for...
Echinacea paradoxa

Ozark Coneflower

Echinacea paradoxa
This rare beauty looks like Pale Purple Coneflower draped in gold. Butterflies flock to the flowers of Ozark Coneflower, and birds love the seeds!...