for Clay Soils

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa
True to its name, Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) attracts legions of butterflies, and is an important larval food source for Monarchs. Look for...
Asclepias tuberosa, var. Clay

Butterflyweed for Clay

Asclepias tuberosa, var. Clay
Prairie Nursery Exclusive! Butterflyweed for Clay makes can be grown in heavy soils that defy cultivation of the common strains of the species. This...
Aster cordifolius*

Heart Leaved Aster

Aster cordifolius*
Bright blue flowers of the Heart Leaved Aster (Aster cordifolius) are borne above distinctive heart-shaped leaves in late summer. Plant with spring...
Aster divaricatus*

White Woodland Aster

Aster divaricatus*
The showiest of the shade-loving Asters! Aster divaricatus dons clusters of bright white flowers in late summer, brightening up the late season...
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*
Tall and majestic, the New Englad Aster's deep blue, purple, and sometimes pink flowers are highlights of the late season landscape. Aster...
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...