for Medium Soils

Aster ericoides*

Heath Aster

Aster ericoides*
Not only does Heath Aster produce a blizzard of bright white flowers in late summer and early fall, it will thrive on the driest sandy and gravelly...
Aster laevis*

Smooth Aster

Aster laevis*
The fabulous Smooth Aster produces a profusion of deep blue, star-like flowers in late autumn after most other plants are long gone. Extremely hardy,...
Aster lateriflorus*

Calico Aster

Aster lateriflorus*
Calico Aster (Aster lateriflorus) flowers for an extended period, often right up to the first frost. White blooms with striking maroon and yellow...
Aster macrophyllus*

Big Leaf Aster

Aster macrophyllus*
Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is the perfect plant for shady areas with less than perfect soil. Drought tolerant, it thrives in both dry sand...
Aster novae-angliae*

New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae*
King of the Autumn Garden. Tall and majestic, the New Englad Aster's deep blue, purple, and sometimes pink flowers are highlights of the late season...
Aster prenanthoides*

Crooked Stem Aster

Aster prenanthoides*
Crooked Stem Aster (Aster prenanthoides) prefers wood edges, streambanks, and moist meadows. The beautiful blue-purple flowers bloom from late summer...
Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is widely adaptable and fast growing classic beauty. Creeping by rootstocks, it is perfect for planting on wooded...
Baptisia australis

Blue False Indigo

Baptisia australis
Deep rooted and very long-lived, Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) forms a large 'bush' at maturity. Clusters of deep blue flowers surround this...
Baptisia bracteata

Cream False Indigo

Baptisia bracteata
Treasured for its gorgeous clusters of lush cream flowers, the low growing and compact legume of Baptisia bracteata create a stunning effect! Cream...
Baptisia lactea

White False Indigo

Baptisia lactea
White False Indigo (Baptisia lactea) is an excellent specimen plant. Resembling an asparagus plant when it first appears, this amazing plant...