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Sedum ternatum

Creeping stems, succulent leaves and dainty, five-petaled, star-like white flowers define this endearing native perennial.

Anaphalis margaritacea

This silvery-sheened ‘pearly’ plant attracts a variety of butterflies and offers season-long interest in the home garden.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Ohio spiderwort has attractive foliage and showy blue flowers that attract native bees.

Elymus virginicus

Virginia Wild Rye is a cool season perennial bunch grass featuring silvery blue-green leaves in spring and brilliant golden brown leaves in fall.

Viola sororia

The state flower of New Jersey, Common Blue Violets adorn our yards in early spring, providing an important food source for emerging bees.

Silene regia

Bright red, tubular flowers bloom June-August, attracting hummingbirds and large butterflies.

Solidago speciosa

One of the showiest of our many native goldenrods; it blooms late summer to fall and provides an important nectar source for pollinators.

Dicentra eximia

Pink, heart-shaped flowers dangle on outstretched stems, anchored within a rosette of deeply-cut, fern-like, silver-green leaves.