for Medium Soils

Aralia racemosa

Spikenard

Aralia racemosa
Aralia racemosa (Spikenard) resembles a small shrub with cloud-like clusters of white flowers in late summer that float above large heart-shaped...
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
The low growing shrub Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is often used as a native groundcover on dry, sandy and rocky soils, in full sun to light...
Arisaema triphyllum

Jack in the Pulpit

Arisaema triphyllum
No woodland garden is complete without Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). A best-seller of the woodland, the pulpit-like flower yields bright...
Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger Plant

Asarum canadense
Groundcover Repels Garlic Mustard! Sturdy rootstocks and soft green leaves creep to cover woodland slopes, rocky soils, and any shady area. Once...
Asclepias sullivantii

Sullivant's Milkweed

Asclepias sullivantii
Sullivant's Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), also known as Prairie Milkweed, is the well-behaved brother of the free running Common Milkweed. It...
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 azureus*

Sky Blue Aster

Aster azureus*
Aster azureus is bright and showy from late August into October when it is covered with brilliant blue blooms. Combine Sky Blue Aster with the White...
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...