Forbs

A moisture loving vervain that tolerates seasonal flooding. Flowers are small, but bloom in succession for a long period of time and appeal to many...

Not a denizen of mountains, despite the common name- mountain mint is an adaptable and pollinator friendly plant. Will happily populate bare soil, ...

Not a denizen of mountains, despite the common name- mountain mint is an adaptable and pollinator friendly plant. Will happily populate bare soil, ...

A.k.a. Marsh blazing star. A classic gayfeather in appearance with possibly the prettiest foliage of the native liatris. The tall bloom spikes are ...

A.k.a. Marsh blazing star. A classic gayfeather in appearance with possibly the prettiest foliage of the native liatris. The tall bloom spikes are ...

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

A blue blooming native lobelia that takes a wide range of light conditions! Particularly at home on woodland edges, but easily adapts to garden bed...

A.k.a. smooth rose mallow. A lovely native hibiscus closely related to the better known swamp rose mallow. A wetland species, it can adapt to mesi...

A.k.a. swamp milkweed and rose milkweed. A mid-sized, showier milkweed that is a perfect landscaping alternative to common milkweed! Has attractive...

A generally adaptable aster that blooms densely with quarter-sized purple flowers. Attractive to bees and butterflies, and a valuable source of fal...

A generally adaptable aster that blooms densely with quarter-sized purple flowers. Attractive to bees and butterflies, and a valuable source of fal...

A.k.a. false dragonhead. This member of the mint family is notable for its ease of cultivation and pink-purple snapdragon-like flowers. Adaptable, ...

A.k.a. solidago ohioensis. A shorter and impressively blooming goldenrod. Fairly adaptable, but favors moist soil that contains clay. Blooms roughl...

A.k.a. Solidago riddellii. A lovely flat-topped goldenrod with long, narrow leaves. Like other goldenrods, it supports many different species of po...

The wild-type of the well known blue flag iris. Perfect for adding a pop of color to wetland plantings, or even moist prairie plantings! Light: Ful...