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Thriving in wet prairies and open meadows, Blue Vervain is a biennial that can tolerate part shade but does best in full sun and wet conditions. Upright stems of this plant can grow up to five feet, but pinching off tops of plants before they bloom can encourage them to grow…

Smooth Hedge-nettle is a showy, erect perennial in the mint family. Pink and white flowers bloom in a whorled formation during summer, attracting long-tongued bees. With ideal conditions they can get up to three feet tall but are often shorter. They are gorgeous in mass and would fit perfectly in a…

Swamp Rose is a deciduous shrub in the Rosaceae family. In summer, pink fragrant flowers with yellow centers display on arching stems in full sun to part shade. This plant prefers moist to occasionally wet soil but does not like consistently wet feet, and ensuring good air flow helps with overall…

Found in open woodlands and moist thickets, Narrowleaf Mountain Mint has an airy appearance and sweet minty smell. Clusters of white tubular flowers attract a variety of pollinators including butterflies, honeybees, sweat bees, and other native bees through summer. Flowers and leaves are edible and can be used in flavorings or…

Major Wheeler is a variety of Coral Honeysuckle with a denser habit and longer blooming period. This vine can begin blooming as early as late February and may continue into late October with ideal conditions. Not very drought tolerant, it is important to remember to water during particularly hot and dry…

Path Rush is an easy-going, easy to grow grasslike perennial. Erect green sheaths ascend with tiny clusters of green flowers in summer. Capping at two feet, it makes an excellent groundcover, even in places where not much else will grow. It is resistant to erosion, wet soil, and even light compaction.…

‘Shamrock’ Inkberry is a cultivar of Inkberry that is always female. This means, if there is a male holly nearby, this plant should produce berries during its fruiting season. The wild type Inkberry can get up to ten feet, while this cultivar is more compact at up to five feet. Small…

Swamp Sunflower makes an impression with its brilliant yellow disc flowers. These bright flowers make an appearance in summer and display until the first frost. As flowers are pollinated, they give way to seeds that are a source of food for songbirds through late fall. Since Swamp Sunflower can grow to…

Roundleaf Thoroughwort is known for its umbels filled with clusters of white flowers, frequently visited by flying insects including wasps, butterflies, and bees. Wasps are helpful in the garden in keeping pest insects at bay. This upright perennial grows in bogs, savannahs, and wooded areas. Although it can occur in wetlands,…

Cherokee Sedge shines brightest in spring, with dazzling bright green foliage that is semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild winters, where it provides cover for small animals. This compact, grasslike plant is perfect for small empty spaces in the garden, adding wispy texture that glimmers in the wind. Although it prefers part…