for Medium Soils

Sambucus canadensis*

Common Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis*
Feather-like compound leaves grace this deciduous shrub, providing outstanding nesting cover for songbirds. Clusters of numerous small white flowers...
Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot is a charming woodland wildflower with very unusual foliage and flower. The early spring flower rises from the center of its single curled...
Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Sedum ternatum
The succulent light-green leaves of Wild Stonecrop are covered with star-like white flowers in late spring and early summer. Less than a foot tall,...
Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Silene regia
Also known as Prairie Fire, the crimson red flowers attract Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and Black Swallowtail butterflies. Plant this beauty in rich,...
Silene virginica

Fire Pink

Silene virginica
Fire Pink, Silene virginica, is a real woodland standout! The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a month or longer. Native to rich...
Silphium laciniatum

Compassplant

Silphium laciniatum
Silphium laciniatum has thick, deeply divided leaves which often orient themselves in a north-south direction, hence the name Compassplant. Slow...
Silphium perfoliatum*

Cupplant

Silphium perfoliatum*
Ranked #1 by the Birds! Cupplant (Silphium perfoliatum) is the single best species for attracting birds! It provides food, water and cover. The...
Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Silphium terebinthinaceum
With leaves like elephant ears and flowers literally as high as an elephant's eye, Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) is a truly unique plant!...
Sisyrinchium campestre

Prairie Blue Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium campestre
Prairie Blue Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium campestre , is a grass-like member of the Iris family. Perfect for rock gardens, dry sandy soils, and any...
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...