Think about which light conditions your garden space has to offer as you view the plants below. The perennial herbs and shrubs are grouped into three categories: "sun garden", "part-shade garden" and "shade garden", representing the conditions under which they are most likely to thrive.
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Photos by Alison Northup and Robby Deans.
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil. Useful for stabilizing stream banks.
Hibiscus moschuetos (Malvaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This beautiful, large-flowered native appreciates constantly moist soil. It can grow to 5-6 feet tall in good conditions.
Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers consistently moist to wet soil.
Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Just an adorable little plant. Related to irises but with a much smaller flower.
Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moister-than average soils.
Salvia lyrata (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This low-growing plant is beautiful in a lawn setting during spring flowering. Prefers dry soils. Expect some spreading by seed.
Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Andropogon ternarius (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
One of our showiest native grasses, with its poofy white flowers and seeds in the fall. Likes both dry and average-moisture soils.
Schizachyrium scoparium (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils.
Solidago pinetorum (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average conditions
These species are top-notch for supporting wildlife, but they spread too aggressively for most home gardens. Plant these if you have a large open area or if spread can be controlled by a forested edge or by mowing, etc.
Apocynum cannabinum (Apocynaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Great for pollinators, caterpillars and host plant for the dogbane leaf beetle (Chrysochus auratus). Indigenous Americans across North America used the silky stem fibers to make cordage for a variety of uses. Spreads via rhizomes.
Campsis radicans (Bignoniaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Known for its large orange-to-red blooms, this species is a favorite of hummingbirds. It can be found growing in the forest but does best when it can get some light, such as a forested edge or clearing, where it will grow very large. Climbing vine.
Asclepias syriaca (Apocynaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Famous supporter of monarch butterflies and many other insect species. Spreads via rhizomes.
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil
Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil. Can help stabilize stream banks
Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers consistently moist to wet soil.
Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Pycnanthemum verticillatum (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soil. Leaves are very fragrant, like a lemony mint.
The flowers (not shown) are whitish with purple dots, similar to other Pycnanthemum species.
Salvia lyrata (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This low-growing plant is beautiful in a lawn setting during spring flowering. Prefers dry soils. Expect some spreading by seed.
Oenothera fruticosa (Onagraceae)
Seed origin: Davie County, NC
Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae) Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
Requires moist-to-wet soils
Anemone virginiana (Ranunculaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Heuchera caroliniana (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
(Note: image shows the similar H. americana)
Fragaria virginiana (Rosaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
The tiny berries are totally edible and taste amazing!
Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County
Prefers moist to wet soil
Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Hydrangea arborescens (Hydrangeaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers cool, moist shade.
Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
Requires moist-to-wet soils
Heuchera caroliniana (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
(Note: image shows the similar H. americana)
Tiarella cordifolia (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Quercus coccinea (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Quercus alba (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Quercus phellos (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: unknown
Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: unknown
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