Purple Coneflower
Native Perennial
This iconic native wildflower blooms from early summer through fall with vibrant purple petals. Attracts butterflies and goldfinches while tolerating drought, heat, and poor soil. Requires virtually no maintenance once established in full sun locations.
Black-Eyed Susan
Native Perennial
Cheerful golden-yellow flowers with dark centers bloom profusely from summer into fall. This tough native thrives in various soil types, handles heat and humidity, and self-seeds for natural expansion. Deer-resistant and loved by pollinators.
Sedum Autumn Joy
Succulent Perennial
Fleshy blue-green foliage topped with pink flower clusters that deepen to copper-red in fall. This succulent requires almost no water once established, never needs deadheading, and provides winter interest. Perfect for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Russian Sage
Drought-Tolerant Perennial
Aromatic silvery foliage and clouds of lavender-blue flowers create a stunning display from midsummer through fall. This xeriscape champion tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil while resisting deer and rabbits. Requires only one annual pruning in spring.
Daylily
Hardy Perennial
Available in countless colors, daylilies produce abundant blooms over long periods with minimal care. They tolerate various soil types, resist most pests and diseases, and spread gradually without becoming invasive. Divide only every five to ten years.
Little Bluestem
Native Ornamental Grass
This native grass features blue-green foliage in summer that transforms to vibrant orange-red in fall and maintains structure through winter. Extremely drought-tolerant once established, it requires no fertilizer and provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Switchgrass
Native Ornamental Grass
This versatile native grass adapts to various soils and moisture levels. Its upright habit creates vertical interest, while airy seed heads add movement. Excellent for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and screening. Cut back once yearly in early spring.
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Native Perennial
Delicate ferny foliage covered in cheerful yellow flowers from late spring through summer. This native perennial tolerates heat, humidity, and poor soil while requiring no deadheading. Forms neat mounds perfect for border fronts and rock gardens.
Hosta
Shade Perennial
The ultimate low-maintenance shade plant, hostas offer incredible foliage variety from chartreuse to blue-green. They thrive in shade with minimal water once established, resist most issues, and expand reliably. Perfect for filling difficult shady areas.
Lavender
Mediterranean Herb
Fragrant silver foliage and purple flower spikes make lavender a sensory delight. This Mediterranean native demands excellent drainage and full sun but rewards with drought tolerance, deer resistance, and pollinator attraction. Prune lightly after blooming.
Salvia
Drought-Tolerant Perennial
With hundreds of species available, salvias offer colors from deep purple to brilliant red. These Mediterranean-climate natives thrive in heat and drought, bloom prolifically, and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Deadheading optional but encourages more blooms.
Creeping Thyme
Groundcover
This low-growing aromatic groundcover forms dense mats perfect for replacing lawn in dry areas or filling between stepping stones. Tiny purple or pink flowers attract bees. Tolerates foot traffic and needs no mowing, fertilizing, or regular watering.
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