Plant List - Updated 11/10/2024
For the Sun Garden
Rattlesnake master - quart
$8
Eryngium yuccifolium (Apiaceae)
Seed origin: Alamance County, NC
Indian hemp - quart
$8
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 and stems can become numerous - plan accordingly.
SOLD OUT Swamp milkweed - quart
$8
Asclepias incarnata (Apocynaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Common milkweed - quart
$8
Asclepias syriaca (Apocynaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Host plant for monarch butterflies and many other insect species. Spreads via long rhizomes - plant where spreading is desired or where it can be controlled, such as by mowing.
Butterfly milkweed - quart
$8
Asclepias tuberosa (Apocynaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Host plant for monarch butterflies.
Yarrow - quart
$8
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Yarrow - gallon
$15
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Blue mistflower - quart
$8
Conoclinium coelestinum (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Cultivation
Prefers moister-than-average soils
Lance-leaf coreopsis - quart
$8
Coreopsis lanceolata (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Prefers dry soils
Oxeye sunflower - quart
$8
Heliopsis helianthoides (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Wilkes County, NC
Wand blazing star - quart
$8
Liatris virgata (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Prefers dry soils
Piedmont Barbara's buttons - quart
$8
Marshallia obovata (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: unknown
Photo by Becky Dill
Appalachian groundsel - quart
$8
Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
SOLD OUT Orange coneflower - quart
$8
Rudbeckia fulgida (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
SOLD OUT Black-eyed Susan - quart
$8
Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Starry rosinflower - quart
$8
Silphium asteriscus (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Stokes' aster - quart
$8
Stokesia laevis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: cultivation
Purple or white flowers
SOLD OUT Stemless ironweed - quart
$8
Vernonia acaulis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Trumpet vine - quart
$8
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. A climbing vine, can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine. Not recommended for growing on a building - try a trellis or tree.
Appalachian pinplant - 4"
$6
Lechea racemulosa (Cistaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils
Silky dogwood - gallon
$15
Swida amomum (Cornaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
A large shrub that requires constantly moist or wet soils. Spreads by short rhizomes to form a dense thicket. Plant were spreading is desired or where it can be controlled, such as by mowing.
Lurid sedge - quart
$8
Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil. Useful for stabilizing stream banks.
SOLD OUT Partridge pea - 4"
$6
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Annual
Pigeonwings - 4"
$10
Clitoria mariana (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
St. Andrew's cross - quart
$8
Hypericum hypericoidees (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils.
Dwarf St. John's wort - 4"
$6
Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Requires consistently moist to wet soil.
Greater marsh St. John's wort - quart
$8
Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
This is a wetland species - best planted at the edge of a pond or in a marsh or swamp.
Blue-eyed grass - quart
$8
Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Just an adorable little plant. Related to irises but with a much smaller flower.
Flowers appear pale in the sun and deep blue/purple in the shade
Path rush - 4"
$6
Juncus tenuis (Juncaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Rose mallow - quart
$8
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.
Wild basil - 4"
$6
Clinopodium vulgare (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Wilkes County, NC
Wild bergamot - quart
$8
Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Narrowleaf mountain mint - quart
$8
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moister-than average soils.
Lyre-leaf sage - quart
$8
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.
Maryland meadowbeauty - quart
$8
Rhexia mariana (Melastomaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
A wetland plant, it requires soil with extra moisture.
Seedbox - quart
$8
Ludwigia alternifolia (Onagraceae)
Seed origin: Davie County, NC
This is a wetland species.
Purple passionflower - quart
$8
Passiflora incarnata (Passifloraceae)
Parent origin: Forsyth County, NC
One or our most stunning native fowers, it also produces delicious fruits, known locally as "maypops". Spreads by long rhizomes - sprouts will pop up several feet from the parent plant. In a garden situation, these sprouts must be managed by persistant removal or by mowing.
Rosy beardtongue - quart
$8
Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Also available as plugs - see below.
Photo by Becky Dill.
Splitbeard bluestem - quart
$8
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. Also available as plugs - see below.
Broomgrass - quart
$6
Andropogon virginicus (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
SOLD OUT Curly oatgrass - quart
$8
Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils.
Wild violet - 4"
$6
Viola sororia (Violaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
As one of the earliest native species to flower, it is an important supporter of pollinators in late winter/early spring.
Spreads readily by mechanically flinging seeds. Plant where it has room to spread.
Virginia creeper - quart
$8
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This climbing vine in the grape family produces berries that are an important food source for wildlife. It has beautiful red foliage in the fall. Because its tendrils leave behind tiny dots that stick to its climbing surface, it may not be appropriate for climbing on painted surfaces.
For the Part-Shade Garden
Yarrow - quart
$8
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Yarrow - gallon
$15
Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Blue mistflower - quart
$8
Conoclinium coelestinum (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Cultivation
Prefers moister-than-average soils
Greater coreopsis - quart
$8
Coreopsis major (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Oxeye sunflower - quart
$8
Heliopsis helianthoides (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Wilkes County, NC
Piedmont Barbara's buttons - quart
$8
Marshallia obovata (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: unknown
Photo by Becky Dill
Appalachian groundsel - quart
$8
Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Starry rosinflower - quart
$8
Silphium asteriscus (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
SOLD OUT Orange coneflower - quart
$8
Rudbeckia fulgida (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Stokes' aster - quart
$8
Stokesia laevis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: cultivation
Purple or white flowers
Stemless ironweed - quart
$8
Vernonia acaulis (Asteraceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Trumpet vine - quart
$8
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, can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine.
SOLD OUT Cardinal flower - quart
$8
Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil
Downy lobelia - 4"
$6
Lobelia puberula (Campanulaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
Coralberry - quart
$8
Coralberry (Caprifoliaceae)
Seed origin: Alamance County, NC
SOLD OUT Starry campion - 4"
$6
Silene stellata (Caryophyllaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Appalachian pinplant - 4"
$6
Lechea racemulosa (Cistaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils
Silky dogwood - gallon
$15
Swida amomum (Cornaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
Requires constantly moist or wet soils, in sun or part shade. Spreads by short rhizomes to form a dense thicket.
Woodland stonecrop - 4"
$6
Sedum ternatum (Crassulaceae)
Seed origin: unknown
One of our native succulents!
Woodland sedge - quart
$8
Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Lurid sedge - quart
$8
Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil. Can help stabilize stream banks
Lowbush blueberry -4"
$10
Vaccinium pallidum (Ericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth and Stokes Counties, NC.
Usually found in dry shade. Spreads via rhizomes to form a colony. Fruit is edible and tasty, though small. Two or more plants will encourage fruit set. Attractive fall color.
SOLD OUT Partridge pea -4"
$6
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Annual
Pigeonwings -4"
$10
Clitoria mariana (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
St. Andrew's cross - quart
$8
Hypericum hypericoidees (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Randolph County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils.
Dwarf St. John's wort - 4"
$6
Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Requires consistently moist to wet soil.
Greater marsh St. John's wort - quart
$8
Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
This is a wetland species - best planted at the edge of a pond or in a marsh or swamp.
Blue-eyed grass - quart
$8
Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Just an adorable little plant. Related to irises but with a much smaller flower.
Flowers appear pale in the sun and deep blue/purple in the shade
Path rush - 4"
$6
Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Just an adorable little plant. Related to irises but with a much smaller flower.
Flowers appear pale in the sun and deep blue/purple in the shade
SOLD OUT Downy woodmint - quart
$8
Blephilia ciliata (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Orange and Granville Counties, NC
This pretty little plant requires high-pH (basic) soil - do not plant in red clay! It can survive in loamy or sandy soils, or in a pot.
Wild basil - 4"
$6
Clinopodium vulgare (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Wilkes County, NC
Wild bergamot - quart
$8
Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Lyre-leaf sage - quart
$8
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.
Seedbox - quart
$8
Ludwigia alternifolia (Onagraceae)
Seed origin: Davie County, NC
This is a wetland species.
Narrow-leaved sundrops - quart
$8
Oenothera fruticosa (Onagraceae)
Seed origin: Davie County, NC
Rosy beardtongue - quart
$8
Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Photo by Becky Dill
Autumn bentgrass - 4"
$6
Agrostis perennans (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
In part shade, this species appreciates extra moisture, even wet conditions. In full shade, it can handle dry conditions.
River oats - quart
$8
Chasmanthium latifolium (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moister-than-average soils.Agrostis perennans (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
In part shade, this species appreciates extra moisture, even wet conditions. In full shade, it can handle dry conditions.
SOLD OUT Curly oatgrass - 4"
$6
Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils
SOLD OUT Bottlebrush grass - quart
$8
Elymus hystrix (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC`
SOLD OUT Bog smartweed - quart
$8
Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
Requires moist-to-wet soils
SOLD OUT Tall anemone - quart
$8
Anemone virginiana (Ranunculaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
New Jersey tea - gallon
$15
Ceanothus americanus (Rhamnaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Wild strawberry - 4"
$6
Fragaria virginiana (Rosaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
The tiny berries are totally edible and taste amazing!
SOLD OUT Partridgeberry - 4"
$10
Mitchella repens (Rubiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
An adorable, slow-growing groundcover with white flowers and red berries. Does best when not covered in leaf litter, such as on a mossy mound or tucked into a rock wall.
Carolina alumroot - 4"
$6
Heuchera caroliniana (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
(Note: image shows the similar H. americana)
Common violet - 4"
$6
Viola sororia (Violaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
As one of the earliest native species to flower, it is an important supporter of pollinators in late winter/early spring.
Spreads readily by mechanically flinging seeds. Plant where it has room to spread.
Virginia creeper - quart
$8
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This climbing vine in the grape family produces berries that are an important food source for wildlife. It has beautiful red foliage in the fall. Because its tendrils leave behind tiny dots that stick to its climbing surface, it may not be appropriate for climbing on painted surfaces.
For the Shade Garden
Trumpet vine - quart
$8
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, can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine.
SOLD OUT Cardinalflower - quart
$8
Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil
Coralberry - quart
$8
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Caprifoliaceae)
Seed origin: Alamance County, NC
SOLD OUT Starry campion - 4"
$6
Silene stellata (Caryophyllaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Woodland stonecrop - 4"
$6
Sedum ternatum (Crassulaceae)
Seed origin: unknown
One of our native succulents!
Eastern woodland sedge - quart
$8
Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
SOLD OUT Eastern woodland sedge - gallon
$15
Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Lowbush blueberry - 4"
$10
Vaccinium pallidum (Ericaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth and Stokes Counties, NC.
Usually found in dry shade. Spreads via rhizomes to form a colony. Fruit is edible and tasty, though small. Two or more plants will encourage fruit set. Attractive fall color.
SOLD OUT Wild hydrangea - gallon
$20
Hydrangea arborescens (Hydrangeaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers cool, moist shade.
Greater marsh St. John's wort - quart
$8
Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
This is a wetland species - best planted at the edge of a pond or in a marsh or swamp.
Blue-eyed grass - quart
$8
Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Just an adorable little plant. Related to irises but with a much smaller flower.
Flowers appear pale in the sun and deep blue/purple in the shade
Path rush - 4"
$6
Juncus tenuis (Juncaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Autumn bentgrass - 4"
$6
Agrostis perennans (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
In part shade, this species appreciates extra moisture, even wet conditions. In full shade, it can handle dry conditions.
River oats - quart
$8
Chasmanthium latifolium (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist soil.
SOLD OUT Curly oatgrass - 4"
$6
Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soil
SOLD OUT Bottlebrush grass - quart
$8
Elymus hystrix (Poaceae)
Seed origin: Stokes County, NC
SOLD OUT Bog smartweed - quart
$8
Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)
Seed origin: Guilford County, NC
Requires moist-to-wet soils
Goat's beard - quart
$8
Aruncus dioicus (Rosaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Requires moist shade in the Piedmont region. Separate male and female plants have different-looking flowers. (Male flowers pictured.)
Goat's beard - gallon
$15
Aruncus dioicus (Rosaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Requires moist shade in the Piedmont region. Separate male and female plants have different-looking flowers. (Female flowers pictured.)
SOLD OUT Partridgeberry - 4"
$10
Mitchella repens (Rubiaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
An adorable, slow-growing groundcover with white flowers and red berries. Does best when not covered in leaf litter, such as on a mossy mound or tucked into a rock wall.
Carolina alumroot - 4"
$6
Heuchera caroliniana (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
(Note: image shows the similar H. americana)
SOLD OUT Heartleaf foamflower - quart
$8
Tiarella cordifolia (Saxifragaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Wild violet - 4"
$8
Viola sororia (Violaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
As one of the earliest native species to flower, it is an important supporter of pollinators in late winter/early spring.
Spreads readily by mechanically flinging seeds. Plant where it has room to spread.
Virginia creeper - quart
$8
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
This climbing vine in the grape family produces berries that are an important food source for wildlife. It has beautiful red foliage in the fall. Because its tendrils leave behind tiny dots that stick to its climbing surface, it may not be appropriate for climbing on painted surfaces.
Small Trees
Scarlett oak
$10
Quercus coccinea (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
White oak
$10
Quercus alba (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: Forsyth County, NC
Willow oak
$10
Quercus phellos (Fagaceae)
Seed origin: unknown
Redbud
$10
Cercis canadensis (Fabaceae)
Seed origin: unknown