With its lavender-pink blooms and minty scent, Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) brings pollinators and personality to any native garden. Its airy blooms and minty scent make it a garden favorite—not just for people, but for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds too. What is Wild Bergamot? Wild Bergamot is a clump-forming perennial native to much of North […]
If you’re rethinking your lawn or starting a native garden, native grasses are often overlooked—but they play a crucial role in rebuilding ecosystems and restoring soil health. They also add texture, movement, and structure to any landscape. These humble plants aren’t just filler between wildflowers—they’re the underground backbone of prairies and meadows, working hard to
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Few native grasses match the bold presence and ecological impact of Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii). As a keystone species of North America’s tallgrass prairies, it supports wildlife, stabilizes soil, and delivers striking visual appeal from summer through winter. It’s also a personal favorite, especially for its strong role as a tall accent in native gardens.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) brings unmatched color and pollinator power to the wettest parts of the garden. With its brilliant red spikes and value to hummingbirds and native pollinators, this wetland-loving perennial is a must-have for rain gardens, pond edges, and native plant landscapes. What is Cardinal Flower? The Cardinal Flower is a herbaceous perennial
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Viola sororia (Common Blue Violet) is a low-growing native that brings spring color, pollinator support, and even a few edible surprises. Often popping up in lawns, woodlands, and shady gardens, this native violet is beloved for its heart-shaped leaves and rich purple flowers. Most of my lawn is common blue violet in spots instead of
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a tough, long-blooming native perennial that earns its place in any pollinator garden. Beloved for its bold purple petals and sturdy nature, it’s a must-have for pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and sustainable landscapes. What is Purple Coneflower? The Purple Coneflower plant is a herbaceous perennial native to central and eastern
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Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) stands tall in the native garden, drawing in pollinators with vivid color and late-summer blooms. With its tall, spiky purple blooms and magnetism for butterflies and bees, this perennial is a must-have for pollinator gardens, native landscapes, and meadows. What is Dense Blazing Star? The Dense Blazing Star flower is
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native powerhouse, with globe-shaped pink blooms that play a critical role in supporting Monarch butterflies and ecosystem health. With its large, globe-shaped pink blooms and critical role in supporting Monarch butterflies, this native perennial is a keystone plant in Northwest Ohio and throughout North American ecosystems. What is Common
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Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) brightens sunny spots with brilliant orange blooms that attract Monarchs and other pollinators. With its brilliant orange blooms and compact growth habit, this native perennial is a favorite among gardeners and a magnet for butterflies, especially Monarchs. What is Butterfly Milkweed? Butterfly Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial native to much of
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Rose Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) stands out in moist gardens, offering elegant pink blooms and crucial support for pollinators like Monarch butterflies. With its elegant pink blooms and ecological value, this native perennial is more than just eye-catching—it’s a vital plant for wildlife, especially Monarch butterflies. This is your essential how to grow Rose milkweed guide.
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