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Plant 'Em Where They'll Thrive

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.


Photos by Alison Northup and Robby Deans unless otherwise noted.

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Plant List - Updated 4/18/2025

For the Sun Garden

Rattlesnake master - gallon

$15

Eryngium yuccifolium (Apiaceae)

Source populations: Alamance County, NC

Indian hemp - quart

$8

Apocynum cannabinum (Apocynaceae)

Source populations: 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.

COMING SOON Swamp milkweed - quart

$8

Asclepias incarnata (Apocynaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Common milkweed - quart

$8

Asclepias syriaca (Apocynaceae)

Source populations: 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.

Common milkweed - gallon

$15

Asclepias syriaca (Apocynaceae)

Source populations: 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.

COMING SOON Butterfly milkweed - quart

$8

Asclepias tuberosa (Apocynaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Host plant for monarch butterflies.

Yarrow - quart

$8

Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Tall thistle - quart

$8

Cirsium altissimum (Asteraceae)

Very tall indeed! Reaching 8 ft or more. 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Photo by Sean Washington

COMING SOON Blue mistflower - quart

$8

Conoclinium coelestinum (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Cultivation

Prefers moister-than-average soils

Lance-leaf coreopsis - quart

$8

Coreopsis lanceolata (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Prefers dry soils

Oxeye sunflower - quart

$8

Heliopsis helianthoides (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Wilkes County, NC

Wand blazing star - quart

$8

Liatris virgata (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

Prefers dry soils

Piedmont Barbara's buttons - quart

$8

Marshallia obovata (Asteraceae)

Source populations: unknown

Photo by Becky Dill

SOLD OUT Appalachian groundsel - quart

$8

Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

SOLD OUT Orange coneflower - quart

$8

Rudbeckia fulgida (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

SOLD OUT Black-eyed Susan - quart

$8

Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

Starry rosinflower - quart

$8

Silphium asteriscus (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Tall goldenrod - gallon

$10

Solidago altissima (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Tall redstem goldenrod - gallon

$10

Solidago gigantea (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Another common species which is similar in appearance to tall goldenrod, but which likes moister soils and can tolerate more shade. It is similarly of great benefit to pollinators.

SOLD OUT Stokes' aster - quart

$8

Stokesia laevis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: cultivation

Purple or white flowers

White oldfield aster - 4"

$6

Symphyotrichum pilosusm (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

SOLD OUT Stemless ironweed - quart

$8

Vernonia acaulis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Trumpet vine - gallon

$15

Campsis radicans (Bignoniaceae)

Source populations: 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, it can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine. Make sure whatever it will grow on can handle a heavy, quickly-growing vine.

Pale spike lobelia - 4"

$6

Lobelia spicata (Campanulaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Typically found in part shade but can handle sunnier spots if the soil is not too dry.


Appalachian pinplant - 4"

$6

Lechea racemulosa (Cistaceae)
Source populations: Stokes County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils


Silky dogwood - gallon

$15

Swida amomum (Cornaceae)
Source populations: 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.


Silky dogwood - 3-gallon

$30

Swida amomum (Cornaceae)
Source populations: 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.


Yellow-fruited sedge - 4"

$6

Carex annectens (Cyperaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Photo by Daniel Atha.


SOLD OUT Lurid sedge - quart

$8

Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil. Useful for stabilizing stream banks.


Flowering spurge - quart

$8

Euphorbia corollata (Euphorbiaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth and Stokes Counties, NC


SOLD OUT Partridge pea - 4"

$6

Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Annual

COMING SOON Pigeonwings - 4"

$10

Clitoria mariana (Fabaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

St. Andrew's cross - quart

$8

Hypericum hypericoidees (Hypericaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Prefers drier-than-average soils.


Dwarf St. John's wort - 4"

$6

Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Requires constantly moist to wet soil.


Low St. John's wort - 4"

$6

Hypericum stragulum (Hypericaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC


Greater marsh St. John's wort - gallon

$15

Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Source populations: Guilford County, NC

Blue-eyed grass - quart

$8

Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Iridaceae)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC



SOLD OUT Wild bergamot - quart

$8

Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC


Spotted beebalm - 4"

$6

Monarda punctata (Lamiaceae)

Source populations: Rockingham County, NC and unknown

This short-lived perennial is a good choice for a pollinator garden. With luck, it will reseed.


Narrowleaf mountain mint - quart

$8

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (Lamiaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers moister-than average soils.


Lyre-leaf sage - 4"

$6

Salvia lyrata (Lamiaceae) 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

This low-growing plant is beautiful in a lawn setting during spring flowering. Prefers dry soils. Expect some spreading by seed. 


Rose mallow - gallon

$15

Hibiscus moschuetos (Malvaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

This beautiful, large-flowered native appreciates constantly moist soil. It can grow to 5-6 feet tall in good conditions.


Maryland meadowbeauty - quart

$8

Rhexia mariana (Melastomaceae) 

Source populations: Guilford County, NC

A wetland plant, it requires soil with extra moisture. 


Unicorn root - 4"

$10

Aletris farinosa (Narthiaceae)

Source populations: Guilford County, NC

This is tasty to mammals - make sure to protect it if necessary, at least until established. It produces many seeds and with luck will seed in. 

Seedbox - quart

$8

Ludwigia alternifolia (Onagraceae)

Source populations: Davie County, NC

This is a wetland species.

Purple passionflower - quart

$8

Passiflora incarnata (Passifloraceae)

Source populations: 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.

Allegheny monkeyflower - quart

$8

Mimulus ringens (Phrymaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC


Rosy beardtongue - quart

$8

Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth and Randolph Counties, NC


Rosy beardtongue - gallon

$15

Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth and Randolph Counties, NC

Photo by Becky Dill.


Splitbeard bluestem - quart

$8

Andropogon ternarius (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth and Stokes Counties, 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Curly oatgrass - 4"

$6

Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers drier-than-average soils.

Perennial foxtail grass - 4"

$6

Setaria parviflora (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers moister-than-average soils.

Carolina rose - gallon

$20

Rosa carolina (Rosaceae)

Source populations: Chatham and Randolph Counties, NC

The flowers of this low-growing native rose shrub smell amazing (in our opinion, better than the European roses)! That said, some individuals of this species spread rapidly outward via rhizomes. Our recommendation? Enjoy it in a pot.

Wild violet - 4"

$6

Viola sororia (Violaceae)

Source populations: 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.

SOLD OUT Virginia creeper - quart

$8

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)

Source populations: 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

Meadow garlic - 4"

$6

Allium canadense (Amaryllidaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

All parts of this plant are edible and tasty. However, make sure you want a population of them since they spread easily by dropping bulblets. 

Yarrow - quart

$8

Achillea gracilis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Tall thistle - quart

$8

Cirsium altissimum (Asteraceae)

Very tall indeed! Reaching 8 ft or more. 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Photo by Sean Washington

COMING SOON Blue mistflower - quart

$8

Conoclinium coelestinum (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Cultivation

Prefers moister-than-average soils

Greater coreopsis - quart

$8

Coreopsis major (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Oxeye sunflower - quart

$8

Heliopsis helianthoides (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Wilkes County, NC

Piedmont Barbara's buttons - quart

$8

Marshallia obovata (Asteraceae)

Source populations: cultivation

Photo by Becky Dill

SOLD OUT Appalachian groundsel - quart

$8

Packera anonyma (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Pineland silkgrass - 4"

$6

Pityopsis aspera (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Guilford County, NC

Photo by Becky Dill

Starry rosinflower - quart

$8

Silphium asteriscus (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Tall redstem goldenrod - qallon

$10

Solidago gigantea (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

A common species which is similar in appearance to tall goldenrod, but which likes moister soils and can tolerate more shade. It is of great benefit to pollinators and other insects.

SOLD OUT Orange coneflower - quart

$8

Rudbeckia fulgida (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

SOLD OUT Stokes' aster - quart

$8

Stokesia laevis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: cultivation

Purple or white flowers

SOLD OUT Stemless ironweed - quart

$8

Vernonia acaulis (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Trumpet vine - gallon

$15

Campsis radicans (Bignoniaceae)

Source populations: 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, it can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine. Make sure whatever it will grow on can handle a heavy, quickly-growing vine.

Cardinal flower - gallon

$15

Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil

Downy lobelia - 4"

$6

Lobelia puberula (Campanulaceae)
Source populations: Guilford County, NC

Pale spike lobelia - 4"

$6

Lobelia spicata (Campanulaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Typically found in part shade but can handle sunnier spots if the soil is not too dry.

Coralberry - quart

$8

Coralberry (Caprifoliaceae)
Source populations: Alamance County, NC

Coralberry - gallon

$15

Coralberry (Caprifoliaceae)
Source populations: Alamance County, NC

Starry campion - 4"

$6

Silene stellata (Caryophyllaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Appalachian pinplant - 4"

$6

Lechea racemulosa (Cistaceae)
Source populations: Stokes County, NC
Prefers drier-than-average soils

Silky dogwood - gallon

$15

Swida amomum (Cornaceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

Requires constantly moist or wet soils, in sun or part shade. Spreads by short rhizomes to form a dense thicket.

Silky dogwood - 3-gallon

$30

Swida amomum (Cornaceae)

Source populations: 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)
Source populations: Forsyth and Watauga Counties, NC and unknown

One of our native succulents!

Yellow-fruited sedge - 4"

$6

Carex annectens (Cyperaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Photo by Daniel Atha.

Woodland sedge - quart

$8

Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

COMING SOON Fringed sedge - quart

$8

Carex crinita (Cyperaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

This is a wetland species. Make sure to plant it in moist soil.

SOLD OUT Lurid sedge - quart

$8

Carex lurida (Cyperaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers moist to wet soil. Can help stabilize stream banks

COMING SOON Lowbush blueberry -4"

$10

Vaccinium pallidum (Ericaceae)
Source populations: 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.

COMING SOON Hopniss

$8

Apios americana (Fabaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Large twining vine grows both upward and outward. Make sure you have something for it to climb on. The edible tubers it produces are reportedly delicious.

SOLD OUT Partridge pea -4"

$6

Chamaecrista fasciculata (Fabaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Annual

COMING SOON Pigeonwings -4"

$10

Clitoria mariana (Fabaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

St. Andrew's cross - quart

$8

Hypericum hypericoidees (Hypericaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Prefers drier-than-average soils.

Dwarf St. John's wort - 4"

$6

Hypericum mutilum (Hypericaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Requires consistently moist to wet soil.

Greater marsh St. John's wort - gallon

$15

Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Source populations: 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)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC


SOLD OUT Downy woodmint - quart

$8

Blephilia ciliata (Lamiaceae) 

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Wilkes County, NC

Wild bergamot - quart

$8

Monarda fistulosa (Lamiaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Whorled mountain mint - quart

$8

Pycnanthemum verticillatum (Lamiaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

Has a pleasantly strong minty fragrance.

Photo by Jeff Davis.

Lyre-leaf sage - quart

$8

Salvia lyrata (Lamiaceae) 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC 

This low-growing plant is beautiful in a lawn setting during spring flowering. Prefers dry soils. Expect some spreading by seed. 


Helmut skullcap - quart

$8

Scutellaria integrifolia (Lamiaceae) 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC 



Seedbox - quart

$8

Ludwigia alternifolia (Onagraceae)

Source populations: Davie County, NC

This is a wetland species.

Narrow-leaved sundrops - quart

$8

Oenothera fruticosa (Onagraceae)

Source populations: Davie County, NC


Allegheny monkeyflower - quart

$8

Mimulus ringens (Phrymaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC


Rosy beardtongue - quart

$8

Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae) 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Rosy beardtongue - gallon

$15

Penstemon laevigatus (Plantaginaceae) 

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Photo by Becky Dill

Autumn bentgrass - 4"

$6

Agrostis perennans (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

In part shade, this species appreciates extra moisture, even wet conditions. In full shade, it can handle dry conditions.

SOLD OUT River oats - quart

$8

Chasmanthium latifolium (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers moister-than-average soils.

Curly oatgrass - 4"

$6

Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers drier-than-average soils

SOLD OUT Bottlebrush grass - quart

$8

Elymus hystrix (Poaceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC`

COMING SOON Streambank wildrye

$8

Elymus villosus var. arkansanus (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Bog smartweed - gallon

$15

Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)

Source populations: Guilford County, NC

Requires moist-to-wet soils

SOLD OUT Tall anemone - quart

$8

Anemone virginiana (Ranunculaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

New Jersey tea - gallon

$15

Ceanothus americanus (Rhamnaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Wild strawberry - 4"

$6

Fragaria virginiana (Rosaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

The tiny berries are totally edible and taste amazing!

Carolina rose - gallon

$20

Rosa carolina (Rosaceae)

Source populations: Chatham and Randolph Counties, NC

The flowers of this low-growing native rose shrub smell amazing (in our opinion, better than the European roses)! That said, some individuals of this species spread rapidly outward via rhizomes. Our recommendation? Enjoy it in a pot.

COMING SOON Partridgeberry - 4"

$10

Mitchella repens (Rubiaceae)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

(Note: image shows the similar H. americana)

Common violet - 4"

$6

Viola sororia (Violaceae)

Source populations: 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.


SOLD OUT Virginia creeper - quart

$8

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)

Source populations: 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

COMING SOON Jack-in-the-pulpit - 4"

$10

Arisaema triphyllum (Araceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Bluestem goldenrod - quart

$8

Solidago caesia (Asteraceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Trumpet vine - gallon

$15

Campsis radicans (Bignoniaceae)

Source populations: 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, it can be planted in shade or part shade, but will seek out the sunshine. Make sure whatever it will grow on can handle a heavy, quickly-growing vine.

Wild comphrey - 4"

$10

Andersonglossum virginianum (Boraginaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth, Randolph and Alamance Counties, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil

Cardinalflower - gallon

$15

Lobelia cardinalis (Campanulaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC
Prefers moist to wet soil

Coralberry - quart

$8

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Caprifoliaceae)
Source populations: Alamance County, NC

Coralberry - gallon

$15

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Caprifoliaceae)
Source populations: Alamance County, NC

Starry campion - 4"

$6

Silene stellata (Caryophyllaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Woodland stonecrop - 4"

$6

Sedum ternatum (Crassulaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth and Watauga Counties, NC and unknown

One of our native succulents!

Eastern woodland sedge - quart

$8

Carex blanda (Cyperaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

COMING SOON Fringed sedge - quart

$8

Carex crinita (Cyperaceae)

Source populations: Randolph County, NC

This is a wetland species. Make sure to plant it in moist soil.

COMING SOON Pinxter azalea - gallon

$25

Rhododendron periclymenoides (Ericaceae)
Source populations: Forsyth County, NC. 

Does not respond well to direct sunlight in late spring, summer or fall (cool morning sun is tolerable)

COMING SOON Lowbush blueberry - 4"

$10

Vaccinium pallidum (Ericaceae)
Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers cool, moist shade.

Greater marsh St. John's wort - gallon

$15

Triadenum walteri (Hypericaceae)
Source populations: 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)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Autumn bentgrass - 4"

$6

Agrostis perennans (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

In part shade, this species appreciates extra moisture, even wet conditions. In full shade, it can handle dry conditions.

Long-awned woodgrass - quart

$8

Brachyelytrum erectum (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

SOLD OUT River oats - quart

$8

Chasmanthium latifolium (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Prefers moist soil.

Curly oatgrass - 4"

$6

Danthonia spicata (Poaceae)

Source populations: County, NC

Prefers drier-than-average soil

SOLD OUT Bottlebrush grass - quart

$8

Elymus hystrix (Poaceae)

Source populations: Stokes County, NC

COMING SOON Streambank wildrye - quart

$8

Elymus villosus var. arkansanus (Poaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Bog smartweed - gallon

$15

Persicaria setacea (Polygonaceae)

Source populations: Guilford County, NC

Requires moist-to-wet soils

Goat's beard - quart

$8

Aruncus dioicus (Rosaceae)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Requires moist shade in the Piedmont region. Separate male and female plants have different-looking flowers. (Female flowers pictured.)

COMING SOON Partridgeberry - 4"

$10

Mitchella repens (Rubiaceae)

Source populations: 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)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

SOLD OUT Heartleaf foamflower - quart

$8

Tiarella cordifolia (Saxifragaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Wild violet - 4"

$8

Viola sororia (Violaceae)

Source populations: 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.

SOLD OUT Virginia creeper - quart

$8

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae)

Source populations: 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. 

Trees

COMING SOON Sweetgum - 3 gallon

$20

Liquidambar styraciflua (Altingiacieae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Leaves and acorns of the scarlett oak (Quercus coccinea)

SOLD OUT Scarlett oak - 3 gallon

$30

Quercus coccinea (Fagaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Leaves and acorns of the white oak (Quercus alba)

SOLD OUT White oak - 3 gallon

$30

Quercus alba (Fagaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Leaves and developing acorns of the willow oak (Quercus phellos)

COMING SOON Willow oak - 3 gallon

$30

Quercus phellos (Fagaceae)

Source populations: unknown

COMING SOON Tulip tree - 3 gallon

$30

Liriodendron tulipfera (Magnoliaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

COMING SOON Black willow - 3 gallon

$20

Salix nigra (Salicaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

COMING SOON Boxelder - 3 gallon

$20

Acer negundo (Sapindaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

COMING SOON Red maple - 3 gallon

$30

Acer rubrum (Sapindaceae)

Source populations: Forsyth County, NC

Plugs / Wholesale

Grasses

Nimblewill

$96

Muhlenbergia schreberi - price per tray of 32 plugs. 5 trays available. Forsyth County, NC ecotype.


Perennials

Blue-eyed grass

$96

Sisyrinchium angustifolium - price per tray of 32 plugs. 2 trays available. Forsyth County, NC ecotype

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Piedmont Plants Nursery

614 Bethania Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC 27045, United States

336-813-8220

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