for Dry, Sandy & Rocky Soils

Agastache foeniculum

Lavender Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum
The crushed leaves of Lavender Hyssop, also known as Anise Hyssop, have a fragrance of mint and licorice. The bright purple flowers and textured...
Allium stellatum*

Prairie Onion

Allium stellatum*
This uncommon native bulb of the Prairie Onion (Allium stellatum) produces showy globes of lavender flowers in the heat of mid-summer. It will grow...
Amorpha canescens

Leadplant

Amorpha canescens
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) exhibits a unique display of both foliage and flowers. Spikes of iridescent purple flowers appear atop the delicate...
Anemone patens

Pasque Flower

Anemone patens
The very first prairie flower of spring, Pasque Flower is a signal that winter’s icy grip is loosening on the land. D elicate white to lavender...
Aquilegia canadensis

Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis
Hummingbirds flock to the intricate red and yellow flowers in early spring when few other nectar flowers are available. Columbine (Aquilegia...
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...
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 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...
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...