Northeast Native Plants138 Stories
Gardening 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
Full StoryLandscape DesignGreat Design Plant: River Birch
Pick this rugged native tree for its intriguing peeling bark, soil adaptability or leaves that bring dappled shade to a garden
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plants: A Bevy of Beauties from the Meadow
Draw butterflies, birds and bees to the garden year-round with these low-maintenance Eupatorium varieties
Full StoryCentral Plains GardeningGreat Design Plant: Culver's Root
Spiky summer blooms beloved by butterflies and architectural interest in winter make this Midwest native plant worth featuring in the garden
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Virginia Mountain Mint
Watch a world of insects dine on this Midwest native, an easy bloomer that washes the garden (and your skin) in scents of cool mint
Full StorySummer GardeningGreat Design Plant: Pink Muhly Grass
Bring billowing clouds of pink to your yard with this heat-tolerant, sun-loving ornamental grass
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