Michiana Native
PLANT FINDER

Shade brilliance. Heart-shaped silver leaves light up dark corners. Clouds of tiny blue flowers appear in spring.

The perfect edging plant. Scalloped chartreuse leaves catch morning dew like jewels. Adds soft texture to walkways and part-shade spots.

Vertical perfection. Strict upright habit creates a dramatic screen. Golden wheat-like seed heads last all winter.

Waterfall of color. Cascading chartreuse blades light up the shade. Adds soft, flowing texture to woodland edges.

The native boxwood alternative. Neat, round evergreen shrub with dark leaves. Perfect for hedges and foundation plantings.

Intoxicating spring fragrance! Spicy-sweet scented blooms make this shrub a must-have near patios and entryways.

Three seasons of interest! Blue spring flowers, feathery summer foliage, and glowing gold fall color. A native gem.

Soft and fuzzy. Velvety silver leaves are irresistible to touch. A classic low-maintenance edging plant.

Shade-loving succulent. Low-growing groundcover with white starry flowers. Thrives on mossy rocks and damp logs.

Summer shade spectacle. Massive white flower spikes light up the understory in mid-summer. Superb butterfly magnet.

Structural prairie beauty. Upright blue-green grass turns golden in fall. Stands up to winter snow and wind.

Winter showstopper. Leafless branches covered in bright red berries shine against the snow. Essential for winter birds.

The lawn alternative for shade. Soft, swirling green foliage creates a lush carpet. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

Hummingbird magnet! This tough native perennial features showy white flowers and reddish foliage. Thrives in clay soil.

A unique, prehistoric-looking tree with bold winter structure. Extremely tough and pollution tolerant—perfect for difficult urban sites.

Four-season interest. Smooth, gray 'muscular' bark and fiery orange-red fall color make this small tree a standout.