Mid-Atlantic Native Plants146 Stories
Native PlantsGreat Native Plant: Grow Wild Quinine for Its Unique Clusters of Blooms
Get connoisseur cred and unique blooms with this uncommon plant. Bonus assets: It’s low maintenance and drought tolerant
Full StoryFlowersRudbeckia Mania: Go Beyond Black-Eyed Susan in the Garden
Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features
Full StoryFlowersGet Coneflower Blooms All Summer Long
Plant these 5 native species to bring beauty to the garden — and pollen to the insects — from June through August
Full StoryWinter Gardening10 Native Wildflowers to Beautify Your Winter Garden
They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Eastern Bluestar Wows in Fall
Get outstanding late-season color with this clumping perennial, perfect for a mixed border or to partially replace turf
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Aromatic Aster Keeps on Blooming
Tough as nails, drought loving, a deep fall bloomer ... this aster is a champ in sunny gardens
Full StoryTreesGreat Design Plant: Downy Serviceberry
Plant this sculptural tree in fall or spring for year-round interest and graceful beauty
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Coastal Sweet Pepperbush Perfumes Gardens All Year
Bottlebrush blooms, gorgeous fall color and delightful fragrance give this U.S. native shrub 4-season appeal
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: Sun-Loving Ninebark Puts on a Color Show
This tall, dark and handsome native shrub is equally at home in jeans and boots or in a suit and tie
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Discover Queen of the Prairie's Sweet Aroma
If you like the look of cotton candy and the smell of roses and want an easy perennial, you're in luck with this plant
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Senna Hebecarpa Puts on a Magical Show
Furry white tongues that develop into seeds? That's just one of this bee-bringing summer perennial's many talents
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