for Medium Soils

Erythronium americanum

Trout Lily

Erythronium americanum
A beloved spring ephemeral, Trout Lily's maroon-mottled leaves give rise to slender stalks bearing nodding yellow flowers. Trout lily should be...
Eupatorium coelestinum

Mistflower

Eupatorium coelestinum
Mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) is an eastern U.S. native. Covered with blue-violet flowers from late summer until frost, it is low growing,...
Eupatorium fistulosum

Tall Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium fistulosum
King of the Joe Pye Realm! Tall Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum) is a statuesque plant growing up to 8' and more. Butterflies flock to the...
Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum
The pure white flowers of Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) really stand out in the late summer landscape. Looks great when mixed with the pink wands...
Eupatorium purpureum

Sweet Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium purpureum
Perfect for Shady Butterfly Gardens! The large pink flowers of the Sweet Joe Pye are much sought after by Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other...
Filipendula rubra

Queen of the Prairie

Filipendula rubra
A show-stopping best seller! With 'cotton candy' pink plumes the Queen of the Prairie is a highlight in the summer prairie garden! Easy to grow,...
Gaultheria procumbens

Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens
Considered by many to be the tastiest plant of the Northwoods, Wintergreen’s deep green leaves look as good as the tea you can brew from them...
Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium's lovely lavender blooms are a spring favorite! Unlike most other spring bloomers, Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) retains its...
Geum triflorum

Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum
A rock and sand garden favorite, Prairie Smoke is one of the most distinctive and best loved prairie plants! The unique feathery pink seedheads make...
Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris
Oak Fern never grows more than a foot tall, spreading slowly to form a beautiful clump of airy greenish-gold leaves. Ideal for mixing with low...