for Clay Soils

Smilacina racemosa

Solomon's Plume

Smilacina racemosa
Plumes of white flowers grace the arching stems in spring, and the bright red berries provide interest in the fall. The seeds are a favorite of...
Solidago flexicaulis

Zigzag Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis
Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), notable for its brilliant yellow flowers, is a shade-loving Goldenrod with attractive, finely-serrated oval...
Solidago ohioensis

Ohio Goldenrod

Solidago ohioensis
Ohio Goldenrod (Solidago ohioensis) is the largest of the goldenrod flowers. The compact form misrepresents the exuberant late season floral display....
Solidago rigida

Stiff Goldenrod

Solidago rigida
A Monarch Favorite, Stiff Goldenrod, Solidago rigida , is a widely adaptable and thrives in even the most inhospitable soils, from clay to dry sand....
Spigelia marilandica

Indian Pink

Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a stunning woodland plant, noted for its bright red tubular flowers with starry yellow tips. It's lovely foliage provides...
Symphoricarpos albus*

White Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus*
Also known as White Coralberry, White Snowberry is a popular hollow stemmed deciduous shrub with opposite toothed or irregularly lobed leaves. ...
Thalictrum dioicum

Early Meadowrue

Thalictrum dioicum
Dainty white and gold flowers are suspended above lacy blue-green foliage in early spring. Early Meadowrue (Thalictrum dioicum) grows three to five...
Tradescantia bracteata

Prairie Spiderwort

Tradescantia bracteata
Prairie Spiderwort (Tradescantia bracteata) is a deep blue hue that mixes beautifully with the pink of the Western Spiderwort to form a...
Trillium grandiflorum

Large Flowered Trillium

Trillium grandiflorum
No woodland garden is complete without this beloved spring wildflower! Large Flower Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) is easy to grow and returns year...
Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Uvularia grandiflora
This classic spring wildflower makes a great focal center in the woodland garden. Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) has distinctive, deep yellow...