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Oenothera fruticosa
Oenothera fruticosa
Common Name: sundrops

A tough and reliable perennial, well-suited to hot dry sites. The stems of Oenothera fruticosa are thin, hairy, and reddish with similar leaves. The buds begin as red but open into beautiful bright yellow flowers in early summer. Easy, dependable, a strong grower that can spread a bit, particularly in sandy soils. Great color for a meadow! Native to dry soil, open fields, and open woods from Nova Scotia to Florida.

Height: 15-24 Inches
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name: woodland phlox

Selected for outstanding flower color and full petals, 'Blue Moon' bears many fragrant, 5-petaled flowers with the arrival of spring. Enjoy a knee-high sea of elegant, violet-blue flowers that attract hummingbirds & butterflies to your garden. Foliage is lance shaped and medium green. A long-lived, carefree native groundcover.

Height: 12-18 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8