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Rattlesnake Master
Architectural drama for your garden. Features yucca-like leaves and unique white spherical blooms. A tough, drought-tolerant native.

Turtlehead
Late-season charm. White flowers resembling turtle heads bloom in late summer. Thrives in wet or clay soils.

Swamp Milkweed
Monarchs love it! Fragrant pink flower clusters thrive in wet soil. Less aggressive than common milkweed.

Wild Geranium
Woodland perfection. Loose clusters of pink-lavender flowers float above attractive foliage. Easy-care native for shade.

Prairie Dropseed
Elegant native grass. Fountain-like habit with airy seed heads that smell like coriander. Turns golden orange in fall.

New Jersey Tea
Compact and tough. A native shrub with white flower clusters and deep roots. Highly drought-tolerant once established.

Black Gum
Unrivaled fall color! Glossy leaves turn brilliant scarlet, orange, and purple. A slow-growing, majestic native tree.

Ironweed
Intense purple punch. Tall, robust stems topped with vibrant violet flowers in late summer. A butterfly favorite.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Woodland mystery. Distinct hooded green and purple flowers followed by bright red berries. A native shade favorite.

Bur Oak
The rugged survivor. Massive trunk with corky bark. Tolerates city smoke and heavy clay. A tree for the ages.

Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Vibrant foliage color. Deep crimson-purple leaves last from spring to frost. Compact, thorny, and deer-resistant.

Sunshine Ligustrum
Golden color year-round! This sterile, non-invasive shrub offers brilliant yellow foliage. Heat and drought tolerant.

Fountain Grass
Graceful movement. Arching foliage and feathery 'foxtail' plumes dance in the wind. A texture-rich ornamental grass.

Arborvitae 'Emerald Green'
The ultimate privacy screen. This compact, narrow evergreen fits in tight spaces and stays lush green year-round.

Apple Tree
Fresh fruit from your backyard! Enjoy spring blossoms and delicious fall harvest. Plant two varieties for best pollination.

Pear Tree
Sweet, home-grown fruit. Enjoy white spring blossoms and juicy pears in late summer. A classic orchard favorite.
