Native Aquatic Plants

An easy and reliably perennial native for the back of the border. Image courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. Ratibida may reseed under good conditions. 3" yellow daisies top the tall wispy stems of this vigorous native perennial from mid spring to late...

As you move into hotter climates more shaded conditions are generally preferred for this species and its cultivars. An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even moisture levels and once the Oakleaf Hydrangea is well...

The flowers are long lasting and fade through shades of pink and change to buff colors in the fall. Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich, soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea...

'Ihi is a rare and endangered Hawaiian native that needs excellent drainage. Although 'Ihi is considered hardy to 20-25 o F we suggest that you bring it indoors anytime temperatures fall below freezing and place it in a warm sunny window.

As you move into hotter climates more shaded conditions are generally preferred for this species and its cultivars. An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even moisture levels and once the Oakleaf Hydrangea is well...

The beautiful velvety Oak-leaf like foliage is a rich medium green for much of the year but deepens to purples and reds in fall. An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even moisture levels and once the Oakleaf Hydrangea...

This is a dwarf and compact selection of our native Scrub or Dwarf Blueberry whose foliage makes it ripe for gardens and landscapes. A tough dwarf native blueberry with as much to offer the palette of the mouth as well as the garden.

Grow it as a loose groundcover in shade to partial shade in a moist, but not soggy soil, preferably rich in organic matter. A host for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly. This interesting member of the carrot family or Apiaceae is native to much...

Many of these plants are easy to get your hands on - so keep shopping around online and locally. Bogs can also exist alone without a pond as a landscaping feature or detached, but connected to a water garden as a biological filter.If you are missing one...

Located in Oregon's high desert, we are the largest wholesale grower in this regioy. Our plants are hardy and healthy. SW Oregon wholesale nursery grows hardy and native plants for landscapes and restoration projects.

This orchid grows in open woods throughout the east in USDA hardiness zones 4-10, preferring dappled sunlight and little competition from shrubs or perennials. Fresh leaves and roots were applied to burns, rashes, bruises, ulcers and sores.

One group you might not think of are the fairy-bells or Disporum. They have a subtle beauty with small flowers but they do offer wonderful foliage effects. There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at odds as to...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of shrubs in their gardens when they purchase a previously...

My nephew, who makes wooden bowls and containers, loves to get his hands on a sizeable piece of black gum wood. The dark blue oval-shaped half-inch long fruits produced in the autumn are more noticeable than the flowers, and birds spot them right away.

The same surface properties that cause the yellow reflection on children's chins also shine like little spotlights to insect eyes, drawing them in to the garden. The reflective area also emits a stronger UV signal, which is not visible to humans, but...

For a thicker vine, prune the vine only where it twines around itself. This Australian native is easy to grow and has beautiful spikes of vibrant color to grace your garden trellis or arbor.

They bloom in the years we have a lot of rain and, due to deep tap roots, they bloom in the years we have little rain, too. Here is a small list of some trees and shrubs that are a must in the prairie gardenmore of these wonderful plants you can use to...

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Echinacea are easy-to-grow natives that bloom heavily from summer to fall. Echinacea Pow Wow Wild Berry is a purple coneflower that features large, deep rose-purple flowers in a floriferous bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional...

Palm trees have a quite special look and immediately make people think of the tropics even if some species grow in temperate areas. For more information on Mascareignes archipelago, see this

Banksias are one of Australia's most diverse & beautiful flowering plants. They bloom in every colour imagineable & range in form from small trees to shrubs & creepers. Read on & find out why you want to grow banksias.

Often gardeners often assume that the wild or native form is simply an escapee from someone's garden. Sumac of any species is an excellent choice for a wildlife garden. The compound leaves often grow between 12' and 18" and droop from the stems in an...

Two plants which are perfect for the neglectful gardener. Wherever you decide to plant these flowers, I am certain they will bring many smiles to those who pass by. Growing conditions for the two are as near to identical as you can get and the color combinations...

It is preferable for the plants to be a little dry.Aphids are attracted to Lupines but in a healthy garden, parasitic wasps will find the aphids and remove them from your plant.There are many beautiful hybrid Lupines on the market today but nothing beats...

Patent documents reveal that this cultivar is primarily distinguished from the straight species by: (1) stiffer, more upright, and more compact growth habit, (2) more compact inflorescences typically colored light lavender, and (c) greater drought tolerance.

U.S. Plant Patent PP12,242 issued December 4, 2001. A favorite of butterflies and pollinators. Coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves (to 6” long). It is noted for its short habit and long summer bloom.

Neutral to acidic pH seems to suit them best. Canadense which can survive zone 2! The European species is the hardiest of the evergreen types, good to zone 4. Generally the Asian species are only hardy to zone 7; many of the American species are fine...