Mountain mint is a lovely addition to the garden, especially in a sunny spot. It grows silvery green leaves and showy clusters of pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer, which attract pollinators. Recommended Thriving Gardens Mountain Mint: Southern Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides Blunt Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum muticum Loomis’ Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum loomisii
Sunflowers are fairly easy to care for, and they produce bright yellow flowers, adding vibrant color to any garden. They attract bees and butterflies, and grow well in sunny spots. Recommended Thriving Gardens Sunflowers: Downy sunflower, Helianthus mollis Appalachian sunflower, Helianthus atrorubens
Aster plants are great for the garden because they have pretty, colorful flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, adding lots of brightness when other plants are done flowering. They also attract bees and butterflies, which help the garden stay healthy and full of life. Asters can grow successfully in containers; just ensure the …Read More Asters
Partridge berry is a trailing groundcover with evergreen leaves and bright red berries in autumn. It is low-maintenance, spreads slowly, and provides food for birds.
Dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, early-blooming iris with delicate, purple flowers. It is suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, and moist, well-drained soil.
Tickseed is a cheerful perennial groundcover with daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and available in various colors.
Lady fern is very easy to grow in good garden soil that seldom dries out. Its delicate light green leaflets connect to a dark reddish-brown stem for a visually striking frond. It will spread slowly to form a groundcover when in the right conditions. Does best with an hour or two of morning sun. Goes …Read More Lady Fern
Switchgrass adds height, color, and textures to the garden. When planted in mass, it can be an effective privacy screen. It provides erosion control, attracts wildlife, and is a great choice for rain gardens.
Little Bluestem is a native North American grass known for its beautiful blue-green foliage that turns a fiery bronze in fall. It provides excellent erosion control, attracts pollinators, and is drought-tolerant. Splitbeard bluestem is a versatile native grass that adds texture and interest to gardens with purple-hued foliage and white seed tufts. It is drought-tolerant, …Read More Bluestem