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Aquilegia canadensis
Common Name: wild columbine
Red flowers with yellow centers hang like drifts of softly illuminated lanterns in April and May. Excellent as a shady rock garden naturalizer, it also is quite content in average garden conditions. Occurs naturally in rich rocky woods, north-facing slopes, cliffs, ledges, pastures, and roadside banks. Native to all states east of the Rockies, but not found in Louisiana. |
Height: 1-3 Feet
Spread: 1 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Common Name: New England aster
A naturally compact form with deep purple flowers in August and September. Eye-popping with Solidago 'Golden Fleece'. One of the most garden-worthy native selections out there. A fine introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center. |
Height: 18 in
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name: yellow prairie grass
A vigorous native warm season grass with bluish green foliage turning a translucent yellow-deep gold fall color and bearing beautiful panicles of copper. Excellent for cut flowers.
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Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-9
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