{"title":"Florida Native Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to its Gulf Coast climate and large size, there is an impressive variety of \u003cstrong\u003eFlorida native plants\u003c\/strong\u003e...over 2,800 species. Florida is the third most floristically diverse state in the US. Florida native plants include plenty of tropical species but there are also lots of interesting candidates for the temperate garden, particularly those native to the northern oak scrub and pine flatwood regions of the state. Here at Plant Delights Nursery, we have an enormous on-line plant catalog and from it we have created this mini-catalog of Florida native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida native plants run the gamut from hardy palms (sabal and rhapidophyllum) and ornamental grasses to herbs and wildflowers. There are a lot of interesting mint relatives in the Sunshine State including garden-worthy members of calamintha, conradina, pycnothymus and monarda. Of course there are some cool bog garden Florida native plants including eleocharis, \u003ca title=\"hibiscus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hibiscus-plant-rose-mallow\"\u003ehibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"hymenocallis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hymenocallis-white-spider-lily\"\u003ehymenocallis\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"Read our canna article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/articles\/canna-lily-bulbs-plant-canna-lilies\"\u003ecanna\u003c\/a\u003e. The prairies of Florida provide plenty of cool ornamental grasses such as sorghastrum, panicum, \u003ca title=\"carex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003ecarex\u003c\/a\u003e, sporobolus and eragrostis. Bulbs and wildflowers are also well represented and include native \u003ca title=\"asclepias or milkweed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asclepias-milkweed\"\u003easclepias\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"crinum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/crinum\"\u003ecrinum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"helianthus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/helianthus\"\u003ehelianthus\u003c\/a\u003e, several iris species, \u003ca title=\"lobelia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/lobelia\"\u003elobelia\u003c\/a\u003e, phlox, stokesia, \u003ca title=\"echinacea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/purple-coneflower-plant-echinacea-purpurea-plants\"\u003eechinacea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"rudbeckia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/rudbeckia-cone-flowers\"\u003erudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e, spigelia, \u003ca title=\"Read more about salvia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/articles\/perennial-salvia-plants\"\u003esalvia\u003c\/a\u003e, ruellia, vernonia and the Florida state flower, coreopsis. Some cool woodland Florida native plants include arisaema, dryopteris, thelypteris, trismeria, and osmunda. Plant Delights also carries a few Florida native woody perennials such as erythrina, amorpha, nolina, \u003ca title=\"yucca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e, and solidago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Plant Florida Native Plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Florida native plants is important because many natives are under pressure from over 1,300 species of naturalized foreign plants. Florida's warm and hospitable climate not only draws in retirees but also exotic escapees from other semi-tropical landscapes. You can help preserve the native diversity of Florida by growing Florida native plants in your garden. When you are ready to buy Florida native plants for your garden, check out our online list of Florida native plants for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor a deep dive on native plants, check out our in-depth \u003ca title=\"article on native plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/articles\/native-plant-myths\"\u003earticle on native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis","title":"Lobelia cardinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobelia cardinalis is an easy-to-grow, North American native perennial whose native range includes 41 of the 50 states, absent only in the far northwest quadrant. Cardinal flower emerges from a flat winter rosette to produce a 4'-5' stalk (height varies with soil moisture), topped with bright red tubular flowers beginning in late summer and continuing into fall...always a favorite of hummingbirds. While it prefers an acidic moist soil, it is amazingly tolerant of a wide range of garden soil conditions. When happy, it should reseed well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis hummingbird favorite is a low maintenance perennial when planted in the correct habitat. The only maintenance we perform is to cut the flowers stalks to the ground when flowering is finished. If you'd like more plants, leave the stalks until seed have dropped, which occurs fairly quickly after flowering ceases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLarge clumps can be divided, if you spot a special seedling. Another option for propagation of a selected clone is via flower stalk cuttings, taken before the flowers begin to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers wet to very moist soils, although they will also tolerate average moisture garden conditions. They are usually found in very acidic soils, but will also tolerate pH's approaching neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late summer garden, it provides a very unique vertical element with spikes of red, when very little other than yellow composites are usually in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden. Butterflies and moths are secondary pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999945413,"sku":"22","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lobelia-cardinalis.i-22.s-63038.r-1.jpg?v=1785858030"},{"product_id":"polystichum-acrostichoides","title":"Polystichum acrostichoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy, dark, evergreen fronds emanating from a central point, making a 2' wide clump...particularly effective when used in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, then flatten with age. Christmas fern (known in PC circles as the Seasonal Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all evergreen ferns and retains its attractive appearance all winter...simply superb for woodland gardens, especially those with deep shade areas!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is a maintenance free, evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden. Since Polystichum acrostichoides holds onto its leaves for several years, the old ones will eventually degrade. In nature this needs no assistance, but in the garden, these may be removed to improve the plants appearance. Do not ever remove the current year foliage, since this will kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides prefers average to slightly dry soil with good drainage. It will not survive in soils that remain waterlogged. Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is very shade tolerant, to all but the very darkest sites. It also has a bit of tolerance to sun, but this should be limited to 1-2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen groundcovers which do not spread or require maintenance are invaluable in the woodland garden, and Christmas fern provides both. Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"asarum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003easarum\u003c\/a\u003e, and Solomon's seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000215813,"sku":"295","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-acrostichoides.i-295.s-62132.r-1_ffff5f7e-0fc3-4eaf-ade4-1c2506fc9e61.jpg?v=1786549698"},{"product_id":"asclepias-tuberosa-butterfly-flower","title":"Asclepias tuberosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Perennial Plant Association plant of the year, Asclepias tuberosa is a heat and drought tolerant US native, that can be found in all but seven Northwest states. Commonly known as butterfly weed, this easy-to-grow perennial forms 2' tall x 2' wide clumps of upright stems, clothed with fuzzy, narrow green leaves. Clumps of Asclepias tuberosa are topped with branched terminal clusters of brilliant orange flowers, which are enjoyed by guess what... Monarch butterflies! The flowers, which are also highly prized by all kinds of bees, are followed by unusual seed pods that burst open to spread their silk laden seed. Good drainage and plenty of sun are the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsclepias tuberosa is a maintenance free perennial, requiring virtually no care in the garden. When the old foliage dies back in late summer, little remains but a few dried stalks that can be easily pulled off.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun for at least six hours, and a very well-draining soil is the key to success. Butterfly weed has no tolerance for soils that hold much moisture, or drain poorly. As a rule, the worse you treat butterfly weed, the better it thrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsclpeias tuberosa is prized by a number of pollinators such as native bees, but it is also required by the larvae of monarch butterflies. So, if you see the foliage is being eaten, do not spray. Butterfly weed is designed for its foliage to be eaten and quickly resprout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000244997,"sku":"335","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Asclepias-tuberosa.i-335.s-64354.r-1_70200b24-119d-4d0f-a8a2-4685fb5d2f9d.jpg?v=1786621090"},{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata-cinderella","title":"Asclepias incarnata Cinderella","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to all but the six most western US states, Asclepias incarnata forms stunning 50\" tall stalks, topped in summer with branched terminal heads of mauvy-pink flowers, attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Asclepias incarnata prefers moist-to-soggy soils but fares well in typical garden soils...barring extended droughts. A regular renaissance plant, Asclepias incarnata stays fresh in a vase as well as being a monarch butterfly indulgence...hopefully not at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000276037,"sku":"388","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Asclepias-incarnata-Cinderella.i-388.s-29689.r-1_979da805-ec38-42cb-b15a-f10d8e4027ed.jpg?v=1781872068"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-ludoviciana-large-ferns","title":"Dryopteris ludoviciana","description":"\u003cp\u003eDryopteris ludoviciana is a stately, semi-evergreen, clumping fern, native to the southeastern US, that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden. The shiny but leathery 3' tall fronds form a striking upright architectural specimen in the garden. Despite being native to swamps, Dryopteris ludoviciana has performed admirably for us in normal garden conditions, but also has a good tolerance for alkaline conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000452613,"sku":"611","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Dryopteris-ludoviciana.i-611.s-66635.r-1_ed9e48db-3bd2-4bc4-ab1f-52881f40150e.jpg?v=1787052964"},{"product_id":"thelypteris-kunthii","title":"Thelypteris kunthii","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Pelazoneuron kunthii, Thelypteris normalis) The robust Thelypteris kunthii is one of our favorite Southeast US \u003ca title=\"native ferns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003enative ferns\u003c\/a\u003e and certainly one of the most durable ferns we grow. Native to swamps and streambanks from SC west to Texas, the large, light green triangular fronds of abundant maiden fern are produced all summer, and contrast nicely with the near white stipes (stems) that support them. The slowly rhizomatous, deer-resistant, winter-deciduous Thelypteris kunthii spreads nicely to make incredible woodland masses. Not only does abundant maiden fern thrive in shade, but it grows equally well for us in full, baking sun. 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In spring, the 18\" tall x 2' wide Yucca 'Bright Edge' is topped with 4' tall stalks of white, bell-shaped flowers...great for rock gardens or the front of your perennial border.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000593541,"sku":"822","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Yucca-smalliana-Bright-Edge.i-822.s-68213.r-1_3729dafe-4931-4c4d-af7a-1e1b5cf9d3f9.jpg?v=1786463669"},{"product_id":"ampelaster-carolinianus","title":"Ampelaster carolinianus","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aster carolinianus) What will they think of next...a native (NC south to Florida) woody \u003ca title=\"Shop our selection of aster \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/aster\"\u003easter\u003c\/a\u003e that climbs! We figure the North American (NC south to Florida) native Ampelaster carolinianus watched too many old kudzu movies. Yes, it grows, it climbs, it mingles, it blooms...it closely resembles a clematis in habit with fragrant lavender-pink flowers from late September into November (NC). Give Ampelaster carolinianus a trellis, deer fence (which it really loves) or let it socialize in the garden...it's actually well-behaved! When in flower, our plant is abuzz with pollinators, including skippers, Monarch butterflies, honeybees, and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is truly a maintenance-free perennial. Since it has a woody trunk, it never dies to the ground. If there was a reason, climbing aster could in fact be cut to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus thrives in a wide range of conditions, but seems to be best in full sun for 6+ hours, and in a well drained soil.Climbing aster is amazingly drought tolerant, but also thrives under irrigated garden conditions. Although Ampelaster (Aster) carolinianus can grow in part shade, flowering is reduced, and the chance of foliar diseases increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is pollinated by native bees and butterflies, while the seed are enjoyed by an array of song birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing aster was known for years as Aster carolinianus, but DNA testing showed it, and other North American asters to be distant cousins instead of brothers and sisters. 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Originally selected from an NC Coastal Plain population of Solidago rugosa, it was rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at the \u003ca title=\"Opens Chicago Botanic Garden in new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChicago Botanic Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. From a slowly spreading rhizome, the stalks emerge upward in late spring, topping out at 3' tall. In mid-August in NC, the clumps are showered with 18\" long, arching spires of brilliant yellow flowers held well atop the foliage...attractive to hummingbirds. The flowers resemble fireworks or literally bombs bursting in air...one of the finest additions to the fall garden! Native bees and wasps will thank you for such a great pollinator plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Solidago 'Fireworks' goldenrod requires little maintenance. We prefer to cut the stalks to the ground in early winter to prevent reseeding. If a small amount of reseeding isn't a problem, then leave the stalks until late winter for the birds to feed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn extremely dry summer conditions, plants can be attacked by spider mites, but in irrigated conditions, this doesn't usually occur. Growing\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAverage to moist soils seems to give the best garden performance in our trials. 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This amazing native mallow can only be found in a few remaining sites of coastal brackish marsh sites north of the center of distribution in Florida, so it's obviously tough as nails. The need for conservation of this structural marvel is quite high. Bees are the top pollinator in season, but in winter, we (and the birds) enjoy the dramatic hairy seed pods perched atop the sturdy old stalks. Who needs toilet paper by the outhouse, when you've got a couple of velvet mallows?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther than removing the old stalks in late winter, there isn't much maintenance needed for H. grandiflorus. Because of its resistance to the dreaded Hibiscus sawfly, you won't find shredded foliage or the need to spray. 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For us, the clump flowers from June through October...attractive to hummingbirds. In the winter, we leave the stalks and enjoy the ornamental seed pods...great for arranging, both in the garden and in a vase!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial hardy hibiscus are a very low maintenance perennial, provided they are growing in the proper conditions. When the plants go dormant in winter, the stalks remain upright and sturdy. We prefer to leave them to give birds a place to perch. The structure also helps the garden remain much more interesting in winter than a flat carpet of brown mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus sawfly is the #1 pest of most hibiscus, causing skeletonized leaves. These can be treated with a beneficial bacteria product like Dipel, which contains BT bacillus.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet rose mallow grows naturally in standing shallow water, although they are quite drought tolerant for short period. The drier the soil, the more the plants will be stressed, which increases the severity of insect damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial hardy hibiscus like Texas Star, add an upright garden form to the garden, as well as summer flowering when many spring perennials have finished flowering or gone dormant. 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The stately, upright, 3' tall clumps of osmunda thrive in moist soils but also grow well under typical garden conditions...a great large foil in woodland settings. The fertile fronds of Osmunda cinnamomea arise in spring just above the sterile foliage as phallic, cinnamon-colored spikes in the center of the clump. In moist soils, a happy clump of cinnamon fern can reach 3' tall x 3' wide, although very old clumps in ideal conditions have been known to reach 6'...one of our finest US native plants. Recent DNA work shows that Osmunda cinnamomea is only distantly related to other osmunda ferns like Osmunda regalis and some taxonomists have moved it to another genus, Osmundastrum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon fern requires no maintenance in the garden as long as it's planted in the proper location.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cinnamon fern\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/osmunda-cinnamon-fern\"\u003eCinnamon fern\u003c\/a\u003e prefers a moist to seasonally waterlogged soils. Although it is also tolerant of garden soils with average to slightly dry soils, it will not grow nearly as tall. 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This is the true species, and not one of the shorter species often sold as such in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001088133,"sku":"1444","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Eupatorium-fistulosum.i-1444.s-9403.r-1.jpg?v=1786641914"},{"product_id":"trillium-lancifolium-shotgun-wedding","title":"Trillium lancifolium Shotgun Wedding","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn our garden we originally planted divisions of two forms of Trillium lancifolium near each other...one from northern Florida and another from northern Georgia. Years ago, we gathered the first garden seed from these and, when the seedlings finally flowered in 2012, we discovered the after effects of some horticultural hanky panky. The offspring, which we named Trillium 'Shotgun Wedding' (it's a southern thang), represents a cross between both forms. The offspring are slightly taller at 10\" and much more vigorous than either parent. Additionally, our new strain has much better leaf patterns than the Georgia parent. Each seedling is different...we could go crazy making special selections but instead we're going to allow you to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001101701,"sku":"1465","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Trillium-lancifolium-Shotgun-Wedding.i-1465.s-65338.r-1.jpg?v=1775738055"},{"product_id":"erigeron-pulchellus-meadow-muffin","title":"Erigeron pulchellus Meadow Muffin","description":"\u003cp\u003eErigeron 'Meadow Muffin' is a fabulous selection of the North American native (all states East of the Mississippi) erigeron, found by We-Du Nursery founder, Dick Weaver, along railroad tracks in Marion, NC. The flat evergreen rosettes to 6\" wide have unusually crinkled leaves, resembling a \"Meadow Muffin\"...that's bovine excrement to you city folks. The plants are slowly stoloniferous (not weedy) forming a tight, weed-free mat to 4' wide in 5 years. In late spring, the patch is topped with a mass of 10\" stalks of pink daisies... a totally COOL native plant. Average-to-dry soils in light shade is perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001149061,"sku":"1547","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Erigeron-pulchellus-Meadow-Muffin.i-1547.s-65142.r-1_63de94e7-9ce3-496e-a6d3-bf781daead11.jpg?v=1786464674"},{"product_id":"yucca-flaccida-color-guard-filamentosa","title":"Yucca flaccida Color Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'). Yucca 'Color Guard' is a fabulous selection of our Southeast US native Yucca flaccida that was brought into the US from Japan by the late hosta guru Paul Aden. Yucca 'Color Guard' is without question the most stunning gold-centered variegated Yucca flaccida selection on the market. The growth habit of Yucca 'Color Guard' is similar to Yucca 'Golden Sword' except that the center coloration brightens to a creamy-gold in midsummer when others begin to fade. The deer-resistant foliage is also covered in hundreds of curly white hairs, which can be shaved off if the lack of grooming bothers you. Dan Hinkley, founder of Heronswood, rates this among his top 10 most indispensable plants! Each 3' wide clump is topped with 6' stalks of white, hummingbird-attracting flowers in spring...AWESOME!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001161029,"sku":"1568","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Yucca-flaccida-Color-Guard.i-1568.s-68212.r-1_57d8377d-a9ac-4219-83b7-b1e0d03c9d10.jpg?v=1785858526"},{"product_id":"callirhoe-involucrata","title":"Callirhoe involucrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eCallirhoe involucrata is a vertically challenged hibiscus relative from the Midwest and Southwest US that is truly a distinctive addition to the garden. Callirhoe involucrata begins its show in the spring when the 2\" round cutleaf foliage emerges from the basal clump. The stems spread out horizontally to 3' then, starting in late spring, are smothered with 1-2\" wide flowers resembling cups of red wine...in size, color, and shape. Wine cups are great for the front of the border or cascading down a wall. Medicinally, root concoctions are sniffed to treat colds and teas are purportedly good for an assortment of other pains. Heck, if you are going to fall off the horticultural wagon, you might as well do it with a wine cup in your hand!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Callirhoe involucrata finishes flowering, we prefer to cut them back to the base. They will reflush and remain as an evergreen rosette through the winter. If uncut, wine cups may re-seed in the garden, but rarely will they seed prolifically, so in most landscapes, this may actually be desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf rust is occasionally encountered, but we find that with plenty of sun and good air movement, this is usually not an issue. If you find it a problem, simply cut the plant to the ground, and dispose all of the foliage off site, where it isn't likely to re-infest your plants. If fungal rust spores have been allowed to drop, then you'll want to remove the infected mulch also.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHot, dry, and sunny are the keys to making your Callirhoe involucrata happy and prosperous. 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Hummingbirds and other pollinators will visit the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare native that is easily grown in gardens so growing it can aid in preventing its extinction. Grow additional plants from seed and plant more in your garden and share with other gardeners and gardens. 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Podophyllum pleianthum 'Tai Wedding' makes a 2' tall clump topped with two giant, 18\" wide, tropical-looking, glossy green, deeply-lobed leaves. The attractive April-borne dangling clusters of shredded beet-red flowers are held below the foliage...much closer to the ground in the Taiwan material than the mainland \u003ca title=\"Chinese plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/exotic-plants-from-china\"\u003eChinese plants\u003c\/a\u003e we've grown. 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From Minnesota to Texas, Euphorbia corollata grows on dry, shaded banks, only to be mowed by highway crews. When brought into the sunlight, it becomes one of the stars of the garden. The small mound of dusty-green, oval foliage looks plain Jane until late June, when it bursts forth with clouds of small white flowers held above the foliage. The baby's breath-like heads continue to flower at an amazing rate from late June into September...a real winner! Our 2003 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction is a NC native clonal selection made by former Plant Delights staffer, Al Glen. These euphorbias never make much more than spindly container specimens, so get it planted asap, and be patient while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe only maintenance required is to cut the plant to the ground at the end of the growing season after many months of bloom. It disappears entirely for the winter but will return year after year each spring. 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Instead of the typical 10' tall specimen, Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' forms a nice, deer-resistant, compact 4' tall clump of fuzzy linear leaves, topped from late September through October with terminal spikes of 2\" bright yellow-orange daisies. Frankly, it should have been called \"last light,\" but we guess it's one of those southern hemisphere things. Regardless, we have long needed a more compact swamp sunflower...rejoice!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026095685,"sku":"4719","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helianthus-angustifolius-First-Light.i-4719.s-64696.r-1.jpg?v=1787230515"},{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-peachies-pick","title":"Stokesia laevis Peachies Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a stunner! 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If you have only grown seed-strain Stokes' asters in the past, you're in for a major surprise!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026100357,"sku":"4726","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Stokesia-laevis-Peachies-Pick.i-4726.s-68116.r-1_31633112-dd52-483b-bf82-724a2b871aa0.jpg?v=1786131582"},{"product_id":"rhynchospora-colorata","title":"Rhynchospora colorata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(syn: Dichromena colorata) From the savannah and marsh regions of coastal Virginia through Florida comes this truly bizarre member of the sedge family. The slowly spreading patches (3' wide in 2 years) of Rhynchospora colorata are composed of sedge-like foliage until mid-May (NC), when the 15\" stalks are topped with spectacular white bracts (modified leaves) that surround the tiny flowers. 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The amazingly large, 0.75\", blue-purple flowers top the narrow, iris-like foliage from May until July. Lucerne blue-eyed grass does not have the proclivity to try and take over the world with aggressive seeding...wonderful!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it's a virtually maintenance free perennial. Other than dividing your plant to spread around, there is little else to do to keep your plant happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue-eyed grass prefers bright sun and well drained soils. In the proper conditions, this blue-eyed grass is bulletproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is most often used as a solitary specimen in a rock garden, but it can be planted in mass if you have enough plant. 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