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Aster cordifolius
Aster cordifolius
Common Name: blue wood aster

Clouds of blue flowers in early fall in shade! A great naturalizer under trees, at the edge of woods, or as a filler among Hostas and Astilbes, which look pretty rough by September. Found in woods and dry meadows.

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Common Name: plumbago, leadwort
Brilliant blue flowers with striking red calyces cover bright green foliage from mid-summer to fall, when the leaves turn deep red. A wonderful groundcover, it is a great choice for beds of spring bulbs because it emerges late, as the bulb foliage declines.
Height: 9-12 Inches
Spread: 18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Porteranthus trifoliatus
Porteranthus trifoliatus
Common Name: Bowman's root

Bowman's Root is an easy-to-grow native for bright shade or partial sun and it tolerates tree root competition well as long at it has a nice layer of organic mulch. Bowman's Root is lovely in a mass planting where its lacy white flowers can shimmer in a light breeze. It makes a nice filler - think Gaura for shade! A compact, rounded plant is topped in late spring with ethereal white flowers growing in a few loose terminal panicles, with red petioles and mahogany stems. Clean, disease-free foliage often turns deep bronzy red in fall and contrasts beautifully with the more typical oranges and yellows in the perennial border. Interesting form and unique seed heads persist into winter. Great for cut flowers!

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8