Lobelia plants boast beautiful, bright flowers that add a burst of color to flower beds. They also attract butterflies and bees, which help other plants in your garden grow and stay healthy. Recommended Thriving Gardens Lobelia: Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica
Fernleaf phacelia is a fast-growing annual with delicate, lacy flowers that attract beneficial insects.
Wild ginger is a low-growing groundcover with heart-shaped leaves. It is shade-tolerant, spreads slowly, and has fragrant, underground flowers. The roots are aromatic, and smell similar to pepper or ginger. Prefers soil rich in decomposing leaves or other organic mulch.
Netted chain fern is a deciduous fern that grows in woodland bogs and swamps but is happy in home garden soils. Spreading by underground rhizomes, it can form a sizable colony in a few years. Like Christmas fern, it can tolerate significant (morning) sun as long as its soil does not dry out. Unlike Christman …Read More Netted Chain 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.
River oats is a striking ornamental grass with arching, seedheads that resemble sea oats. It is low-maintenance, attracts birds, and provides visual interest throughout the growing season. Note: River oats spread rapidly from seed and can take over small areas of the garden.