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A.k.a. purple trillium. A large trillium species with a single, nodding red flower. Like other ephemerals, it prefers part sun/shade in the spring ...

A delicate, somewhat short-lived lobelia easily distinguished from its cousins by its small stature and white flowers. Tolerates close proximity an...

A shorter woodland grass with attractively arched leaves and a spreading (not bunching) habit, perfect for filing out shady understory or as green ...

A spring bloomer, though the relatively large single flowers are usually hidden under a canopy of miniature umbrella-like leaves. Like many woodlan...

A thin leaved goldenrod of medium height that prefers moist soils, but tolerates some dryer conditions and drought! Individual blooms are smaller t...

A wetland loving loving fern that can reach impressive heights in favorable conditions. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade Soil Moisture: Wet, ...

A slow growing and rarely blooming spring ephemeral, a nice patch of trout lily is something to brag about! Like other ephemerals, it prefers sprin...

A.k.a. American tiger lily*. A star Midwestern lily! A slow grower that is worth the wait, it prefers moist soils but adapts to medium garden beds...

Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal A.k.a. wooly Dutchman’s pipe. With its broad leaves and curved flowers shaped like tiny saxophones, this un...

An iconic bloom that prefers well drained, rich woodland soil. Height is made up almost entirely of the bloom stalk, and basal leaves die back in t...

Related and similar to the purple prairie clover, but with white blooms! A nitrogen fixer that easily grown in dry soils. Drought resistant and can...

A woods edge species that blooms in with attractive spray of small, white flowers. Dried seed stalks are considered showy by many, and form is shr...

A slow growing but long lived native hyacinth with showy late spring blooms. Tolerates bright shade, but not deep shade, and adapts well to garden ...

A wetland plant with iris-like leaves and a distinctive, subtle spadix (bloom spike). Easy to grow and colony forming in shallow standing water, bo...

A distinctive understory species that prefers part sun in the spring and shade after trees leaf out. Mass plantings make good groundcover, and pla...

A slender, showy ironweed that tolerates medium soil and minor drought. Easily grown with flowers that are attractive to many butterflies, includin...

A.k.a. marginal shield fern and leather fern. A classic fern in form that nonetheless is standout due to its comparatively low water requirements a...

A classic fern with arching leaves that can grow to large sizes! Fairly adaptable provided adequate moisture. Do well planted alongside spring ephe...

A charismatic wildtype from the well known delphinium family! Flowers are unique and beloved by hummingbirds. Best planted on rich, well drained s...

A showy Great Plains species with palm-sized yellow flowers! Easternmost wild populations in Illinois and Tennessee. An excellent companion for oth...

Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal A.k.a. Vibernum trilobum and Viburnum opulus var. trilobum. A lovely and robust viburnum with an upright ha...

An semi-evergreen fern that tolerates dryer soils with some rock, but prefers rich, well drained soils and medium moisture. Leaves may die back com...

A.k.a. brown dragon. A distinctive plant made a woodland favorite by its easily recognizable leaves, pitcher shaped flowers, and bright red berries...

A.k.a. bloody butcher. An familliar, adaptable spring ephemeral! Fairly easy to grow, but slow to establish colonies. Prefers understory areas whe...