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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Your Vision, Brought Into Focus Stop guessing and start planning. An on-site consultation provides the expert clarity you need to transform your property into a customized personal oasis How Does it Work? Once you’ve completed a garden questionnaire, we will schedule a 1 hour on-site meeting at your convenience to review your landscape. The process is designed to be simple and inspiring. It begins with you scheduling a time for us to meet on your property. We’ll walk the grounds together, discussing your vision and identifying the unique 'Pattern and Rhythm' of your land. By the end of our session, the overwhelm of design choices is replaced by a clear, professional roadmap for your project. . What's Included? This is more than a walk-through; it is a deep dive into the potential of your home. Your consultation includes: Site Potential Analysis: Identifying the best use of your land's natural terrain and light. Lifestyle Alignment: Bridging your interior life with the outdoor environment to ensure the space fits how you actually live. Stewardship Strategy: Reviewing the ecological health and regenerative capacity of your soil and plant life. Professional Roadmap: A synthesis of our discussion that serves as the 'genesis' for your future Master Plan. What does it cost? The fee for an on-site consultation is completely free. Get Started

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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Transform Your Most Important Space Targeted design solutions for specific areas of your property—from a serene entry garden to a functional backyard retreat Get Started THE FOCUSED DESIGN STUDY The Focused Design Study transforms specific areas of your property, creating dedicated spaces like patios, play areas, or gardens. This targeted approach allows you to enhance key areas without a full landscape redesign. PROCESS INITIAL CONSULTATION We begin with a site visit to get to know you and familiarize ourselves with the garden. This initial meeting and conversation forms the basis upon which the design proposals are made and is often referred to as the client brief. SITE VISIT AND MEASUREMENTS Site measurements, dimensions, and photographs provide a complete site analysis, essential for all design work. If you already have a measured site plan, that's even better! This analysis informs the creation of a base plan, the foundation for subsequent design development. CONCEPT DESIGN Based on the client brief, site analysis, and measurements, we'll develop initial garden concepts, presented through hand-drawn sketches and mood boards. These concepts, including a general layout plan and perspectives, serve as a working basis for defining the garden's layout and other key aspects. Approved concepts will then be compiled into a document to guide the final master plan development. FINAL MASTER PLAN Produced after the concept design has been agreed, these drawings develop the chosen concept layout into an overall masterplan. Material palettes, spatial arrangements and locations, as well as a planting palette with general character of the planting will be proposed. CONSTRUCTION PLANS (OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICE) Should you wish to move forward with construction, the next phase may involve developing construction plans. Depending on the complexity of the design, these plans may include measured layout plans, grading plans, and planting plans, all accompanied by detailed specifications for materials, products, and plantings, enabling accurate bidding and construction. Get Started

Native Ferns for Raleigh Landscapes | Terry Naranjo Landscape Architect. Expert planting designs for shaded outdoor living areas using regenerative and hardy NC plant species. FERN ARBORVITAE FERN Selaginella braunii, the arborvitae fern (a spikemoss, not a true fern), provides delicate, evergreen, arborvitae-like foliage for shady, moist gardens. Christmas Fern The Christmas fern brings year-round, deep green elegance to shady areas with its evergreen fronds, and it's a reliable, native choice that requires minimal upkeep. It's perfect for creating a natural, woodland feel in your garden Project Name This is your Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. AUTUMN BRILLIANCE FERN The Autumn Brilliance Fern offers a dynamic display, with vibrant spring fronds that mature to lush green, then transition to a striking bronze-red in fall. It's a low-maintenance, deer-resistant choice that provides year-round textural beauty to your shady garden spaces. Cinnamon Fern Cinnamon fern offers bold, upright fronds with striking cinnamon-colored fertile spikes in spring, adding a unique texture to moist, shady gardens. It's a low-maintenance, native plant that thrives in woodland settings." (Cinnamon fern is native to North Carolina.) Project Name This is your Project description. A brief summary can help visitors understand the context of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start. ARBORVITAE FERN Selaginella braunii, the arborvitae fern (a spikemoss, not a true fern), provides delicate, evergreen, arborvitae-like foliage for shady, moist gardens. CHRISTMAS FERN The Christmas fern brings year-round, deep green elegance to shady areas with its evergreen fronds, and it's a reliable, native choice that requires minimal upkeep. It's perfect for creating a natural, woodland feel in your garden HART'S TONGUE FERN Hart's tongue fern provides a unique, glossy, strap-shaped foliage that brings an elegant, old-world charm to shaded gardens. Note that the American Hart's-Tongue Fern is a very rare plant. It is found in a few isolated locations in North America. OSTRICH FERN Ostrich fern creates a dramatic, lush effect with its tall, feathery fronds that resemble ostrich plumes, adding a bold, tropical feel to moist, shady gardens. It's a vigorous grower that can naturalize beautifully in woodland settings. (Native to Eastern USA) SENSITIVE FERN Sensitive fern offers delicate, light green fronds with distinct bead-like fertile fronds, adding a soft, natural touch to moist, shady areas. It's a native plant that spreads readily, creating a lush ground cover in woodland settings. (Approx. 1-2 feet tall)" (Native to Eastern USA) AUTUMN BRILLIANCE FERN The Autumn Brilliance Fern offers a dynamic display, with vibrant spring fronds that mature to lush green, then transition to a striking bronze-red in fall. It's a low-maintenance, deer-resistant choice that provides year-round textural beauty to your shady garden spaces. CINNAMON FERN Cinnamon fern offers bold, upright fronds with striking cinnamon-colored fertile spikes in spring, adding a unique texture to moist, shady gardens. It's a low-maintenance, native plant that thrives in woodland settings." (Cinnamon fern is native to North Carolina.) MAIDENHAIR FERN Maidenhair fern offers delicate, fan-shaped fronds on dark, wiry stems, creating an airy and elegant texture in shaded, moist gardens. It's a classic choice for adding a touch of refined beauty to woodland settings.(Native to Eastern USA) ROYAL FERN Royal fern brings a regal, upright presence to moist, shady areas with its large, divided fronds and distinct spore-bearing tips, adding a touch of classic elegance to woodland and water gardens. (Native to Eastern USA) TASSELL FERN Tassel fern boasts luxurious, glossy, dark green fronds that unfurl with a unique, 'tassel-like' appearance, adding a touch of elegance and texture to shaded gardens. It's a semi-evergreen to evergreen fern that creates a refined, polished look. (Approx. 18-24 inches tall)

Native Ground Covers for Raleigh, NC | Terry Naranjo Landscape Architect. Expert design for shade-tolerant lawn alternatives, flowering borders, and sustainable soil health solutions GROUND COVER CANDYTUFT Candytuft (Iberis) creates a dazzling carpet of pure white flowers in spring, perfect for edging or rock gardens, and its evergreen foliage provides year-round texture in sunny, well-drained spots. (Approx. 6-12 inches tall). HARDY PLUMBAGO Hardy plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) provides a striking display of vibrant blue flowers in late summer, followed by bronze-red foliage in fall, making it an excellent, low-maintenance ground cover for sunny, well-drained areas. (Approx. 6-12 inches tall)" DIANTHUS FIREWITCH Firewitch dianthus boasts intensely magenta-pink, fragrant flowers that bloom abundantly in spring and early summer, creating a vibrant, low-maintenance cushion of color for sunny rock gardens and borders. (Approx. 6-8 inches tall) HARDY GERANIUM - BIOKOVO Biokovo geranium offers delicate, pale pink or white flowers with a delightful fragrance and aromatic foliage that turns reddish in fall, making it an excellent, low-maintenance ground cover for sunny or partially shaded areas. (Approx. 6-10 inches tall) DIANTHUS 'BATHS PINK' Bath's Pink dianthus offers sweetly fragrant, fringed pink flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, creating a charming, low-maintenance carpet of color for sunny borders and rock gardens. (Approx. 6-10 inches tall) CREEPING PHLOX - SCARLET FLAME Scarlet Flame creeping phlox creates a vibrant carpet of fiery red flowers in spring, perfect for cascading over rock walls or edging sunny borders, and its evergreen foliage adds year-round texture. (Approx. 4-6 inches tall)

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Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. A Living, Evolving Tapestry Plantings create dynamic environments that celebrate the changing seasons and bring a sense of solace to your home. Ferns: The Texture of the Woodland Transform shaded areas from dark corners into lush, textured retreats. Ferns provide a delicate 'Material Poetry' that creates a sense of cool, quiet solace. Perennials: The Rhythm of Color Perennials are the heartbeat of the garden. Unlike static evergreens, they offer a 'sensory wellspring' of blooms and textures that evolve month-by-month, ensuring your home always feels alive and inspired Shrubs: The Structure of the Garden Creating 'rooms' and privacy through soft, living walls. Coming Soon! Ground Covers: The Living Carpet Replace bare dirt and high-maintenance mulch with a vibrant tapestry. Ground covers suppress weeds naturally while adding a layer of rich color and form that makes your garden feel established and holistic Grasses and Sedges: Movement and Light Capture the shifting light and the breeze. Grasses introduce a dynamic rhythm and flowing form that softens the architecture of your home and provides year-round interest, even in the depths of winter. Trees: The Architects of the Canopy Providing the genesis of shade, scale, and a sustained legacy for generations Coming Soon!

Connecting people to nature through thoughtful landscape design in Raleigh. Sensory-rich experiences, extending your lifestyle outdoors. Bespoke Hospitality Transform your outdoor space into a haven of hospitality. Our bespoke design services create custom landscapes that enhance relaxation, entertainment, and connection, whether you're hosting a private gathering or welcoming guests to your boutique hotel. Get Started Experiential Landscape Design Whether you're a homeowner dreaming of a private oasis or a boutique hotelier seeking to impress your guests, our bespoke hospitality design services bring your vision to life. We specialize in crafting personalized outdoor environments that inspire and delight. Get Started Crafting bespoke hospitality landscapes that connect people to place is our passion. We weave together history, nature, and culture, creating unforgettable outdoor experiences. From our first conversation to the final planting, our process is a journey of collaboration and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every element reflects your vision and enhances the profound connection between people and landscape. INITIAL CONSULTATION Our journey begins with a conversation – either in person at your preferred location or virtually – where we discuss your aspirations, the scope of your project, and share our design philosophy. This initial meeting lays the groundwork for a successful partnership. If we feel we're the right team to bring your vision to life, we'll schedule a comprehensive site visit. This immersive experience, often spanning a full day, involves walking the land, engaging in thoughtful dialogue, and truly listening to your ideas, inspirations, and ambitions. We visit your site to understand your vision, the unique characteristics of your property, and the stories it holds. We explore the historical context, natural features, and cultural influences that will inform our design, ensuring the landscape resonates with the spirit of the place. From these initial impressions, the creative direction for your project begins to take shape. These conversations help us understand the site's significance to you and those who experience it. The architecture, history, development, layout, geography, aspect, proposed uses, and maintenance considerations all become part of our comprehensive analysis, informing our design proposals. We believe in active client participation throughout the design process, ensuring the most meaningful and resonant outcome. Once we agree on a fee for the Concept Design stage, we embark on a detailed Initial Site Analysis and Context Study. This in-depth research forms the bedrock of our Concept Design, which is developed in close collaboration with you. We encourage open communication and the incorporation of any new ideas or additions to the brief as we progress. This collaborative approach continues through each subsequent phase: CONCEPT DESIGN We develop initial concepts, presented through evocative sketches and mood boards, that capture the essence of your vision and the unique character of the site. These concepts explore how history, nature, and culture can be woven together to create a cohesive and inspiring landscape, considering elements like historical pathways, native plantings, and culturally relevant features. FINAL MASTER PLAN We refine the chosen concept into a detailed master plan, specifying materials, spatial arrangements, and planting palettes. This plan details how the chosen elements will be integrated to create a harmonious and immersive environment, specifying locally sourced materials where possible, native and adapted plantings, and design details that reflect the history and culture of the region. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS We create detailed construction plans, including layout, grading, and planting plans, to guide the building process. These plans ensure that the final landscape is not only beautiful but also sustainable, respecting the existing ecosystem and preserving the historical and cultural integrity of the site. We specify planting techniques that support local biodiversity and construction methods that minimize environmental impact. BID PHASE We assist you in selecting the ideal contractor for your project. Leveraging our experience and network of trusted professionals, we help you initiate the bidding process, evaluate proposals based on experience, specialization, and suitability for the project's unique requirements, and coordinate communication to ensure a smooth and transparent selection process. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION We provide on-site observation during the construction phase to ensure that the design is implemented with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We are present for all critical landscape placements and layouts, including the placement of custom plantings, ensuring that the vision for your bespoke landscape is realized fully and faithfully. This hands-on approach guarantees the integrity of the design and the seamless integration of all elements. Get Started

PERENNIALS ACHILLEA MOONSHINE Moonshine yarrow offers vibrant, sulfur-yellow flowers that bloom profusely throughout summer, creating a cheerful, sun-loving display, and its silvery, fern-like foliage adds textural interest even when not in bloom. It's a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance perennial that brings a bright, airy quality to sunny borders and rock gardens. HYSOPP - GOLDEN JUBILEE Golden Jubilee agastache offers vibrant, chartreuse-gold foliage that illuminates sunny borders, topped with fragrant, lavender-blue flower spikes that attract pollinators throughout summer. 1 Its unique foliage color and drought tolerance make it a striking, low-maintenance addition to any garden. HUBRICTII BLUESTAR Hubricht's bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) offers delicate, sky-blue, star-shaped flowers in spring, followed by feathery, needle-like foliage that turns a stunning golden-bronze in fall, providing exceptional multi-seasonal interest. It's a low-maintenance, native perennial that adds a unique, fine texture and graceful form to sunny borders and naturalized areas. (Native to Eastern USA) ANEMONE 'SEPTEMBER CHARM' September Charm anemone delights with delicate, semi-double, rose-pink flowers that flutter on tall, wiry stems in late summer and autumn, adding a soft, romantic touch to the garden. Its graceful form and shade tolerance make it a charming addition to woodland edges and borders. ARTEMESIA POWIS CASTLE Powis Castle artemisia offers finely textured, silvery-gray foliage that creates a soft, cloud-like effect in sunny gardens, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm. Its aromatic leaves and drought tolerance make it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for borders and rock gardens. WOODLAND WHITE ASTER Woodland White Aster (Aster divaricatus) illuminates shady areas with a profusion of delicate, white, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn, providing a vital nectar source for pollinators. Its adaptability to dry shade and native status make it a valuable, low-maintenance ground cover for woodland gardens. Approx. 1-2 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. ASTER 'WOODS PINK' Woods Pink aster offers a profusion of soft, pink, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn, adding a delicate touch of color to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Its compact, mounding habit and disease resistance make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for extending the garden's seasonal interest. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. AMERICAN GOLDFINCH BAPTISIA American Goldfinch baptisia showcases vibrant, golden-yellow, pea-like flowers in spring, followed by attractive seed pods and blue-green foliage that adds textural interest. Its drought tolerance, native status, and long lifespan make it a valuable, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. BLACK EYED SUSAN Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) bursts with cheerful, golden-yellow flowers with dark brown centers throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a vibrant, sunny touch to gardens. Its drought tolerance, native status, and easy-going nature make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. COREOPSIS ZAGREB Zagreb coreopsis bursts with a profusion of bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers throughout summer, creating a cheerful, sun-loving display. Its compact, mounding habit and drought tolerance make it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. (Not native to Eastern USA, but Coreopsis verticillata, its species, is. CONEFLOWER - CHEYENNE SPIRIT Cheyenne Spirit coneflower (Echinacea) dazzles with a vibrant mix of flower colors, including shades of pink, orange, yellow, and red, blooming throughout summer and attracting pollinators. 1 Its drought tolerance, native heritage, and diverse color palette make it a cheerful, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Native to parts of the US, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid. BABY JOE PYE WEED Baby Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe') offers compact, dome-shaped clusters of soft, mauve-pink flowers in late summer, attracting pollinators and adding a gentle, natural touch to gardens. Its smaller size and adaptability to moist soils make it a versatile, low-maintenance choice for borders and rain gardens. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. GAURA - BELLEZA DARK PINK Belleza Dark Pink gaura features delicate, dark pink, star-shaped flowers that flutter on slender stems throughout summer, adding an airy, graceful touch to sunny gardens. 1 Its drought tolerance and long blooming period make it a low-maintenance, elegant choice for borders and cottage gardens. 2 (Approx. 18-24 inches tall)" HELENIUM MARDI GRAS Mardi Gras helenium dazzles with vibrant, bi-colored flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a festive touch to sunny gardens. Its sturdy stems and long blooming period make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and cut flower gardens. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Not native to Eastern USA, but Helenium autumnale, its species, is. LENTEN ROSE Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) offers elegant, nodding flowers in a range of colors, from white and pink to deep purple and speckled patterns, blooming in late winter and early spring, providing a welcome burst of color when little else is in bloom. Its shade tolerance and evergreen foliage make it a refined, low-maintenance choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. HEUCHERA - PLUM PUDDING Plum Pudding heuchera boasts deeply lobed, ruffled leaves with a rich, plum-purple hue, adding a dramatic, textural contrast to shady gardens. Its low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in partial shade make it a versatile, colorful choice for borders, containers, and woodland settings. (Approx. 10-12 inches tall. Native to North America, but not this specific cultivar. IRIS - HARVEST OF MEMORIES Harvest of Memories iris (Iris germanica) boasts bright, canary yellow, slightly fragrant flowers that bloom in mid-spring and rebloom in late summer to early fall, adding a cheerful splash of color to the garden. It is a dependable rebloomer, with sword-like foliage. Approx. 38 inches tall. CARDINAL FLOWER Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) displays vibrant, scarlet-red, tubular flowers on tall, upright stems in late summer, attracting hummingbirds and adding a dramatic splash of color to moist, shady areas. Its native status and preference for wet soils make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for rain gardens, woodland edges, and stream banks. Approx. 2-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. BEE BALM Bamly Purple bee balm (Monarda) showcases vibrant, purple, shaggy flowers that bloom profusely throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a bold, colorful touch to gardens. Its aromatic foliage and mildew resistance make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Native to North America, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid. RED RIDING HOOD PENSTEMON Red Riding Hood penstemon displays vibrant, bright red, tubular flowers that bloom profusely in late spring and early summer, attracting hummingbirds and adding a bold pop of color to sunny gardens. Its drought tolerance and compact habit make it a low-maintenance, eye-catching choice for borders and rock gardens. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. Native to North America, but not this specific cultivar. BLUE MOON WOODLAND PHLOX Blue Moon woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) graces shady areas with fragrant, lavender-blue flowers in spring, creating a soft, ethereal carpet of color. Its native status and adaptability to woodland conditions make it a valuable, low-maintenance ground cover for naturalized areas and shaded borders. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. (Native to Eastern USA. GOLDEN FEATHERS JACOB'S LADDER Golden Feathers Jacob's ladder (Polemonium) features striking, golden-yellow, fern-like foliage that brightens shady areas, complemented by delicate, blue, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Its unique foliage color and adaptability to partial shade make it a distinctive, low-maintenance choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. WHITE FLAME PHLOX White Flame garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) presents fragrant, pure white flower clusters that bloom profusely in mid to late summer, adding a classic, elegant touch to sunny gardens. Its mildew resistance and upright habit make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and cut flower gardens. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid. ROYAL CANDLES VERONICA Royal Candles speedwell (Veronica spicata) features upright spikes of vibrant, deep blue flowers that bloom throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a vertical accent to sunny gardens. 1 Its compact habit and drought tolerance make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. 2 (Approx. 12-18 inches tall) SALVIA SNOW HILL Snow Hill salvia (Salvia nemorosa) displays upright spikes of pure white flowers that bloom profusely throughout summer, adding a clean, bright accent to sunny gardens. Its compact habit, drought tolerance, and long blooming period make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and container plantings. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. Not native to Eastern USA, but Salvia lyrata is. GOLDENROD - LITTLE LEMON Little Lemon goldenrod (Solidago) offers compact, dense clusters of bright, lemon-yellow flowers in late summer and autumn, attracting pollinators and adding a cheerful, late-season burst of color to sunny gardens. Its smaller size and mildew resistance make it a versatile, low-maintenance choice for borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. Solidago species are native to Eastern USA, and many are native to most of North America, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid. LITTLE REDHEAD PINKROOT Little Redhead pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica) displays striking, tubular flowers with a bright red exterior and yellow interior, blooming in late spring and early summer, attracting hummingbirds and adding a unique, vibrant touch to shady gardens. Its native status and preference for part shade make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders. (Approx. 12-18 inches tall)" (Native to Eastern USA) FOAMFLOWER Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) displays delicate, white, foamy flower spikes that rise above heart-shaped, often variegated foliage in spring, creating a charming, woodland ground cover. Its native status, shade tolerance, and ability to spread by runners make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for naturalized areas and shaded borders. Approx. 10-12 inches tall. Native to Eastern USA. ANISE HYSSOP - BLUE FORTUNE Blue Fortune agastache boasts long-lasting, fragrant, blue-violet flower spikes that attract pollinators throughout summer, adding vertical interest and a calming hue to sunny gardens. Its aromatic foliage and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly choice. BLUESTAR - STARSTRUCK Starstruck amsonia features star-shaped, sky-blue flowers in spring, followed by finely textured, willow-like foliage that turns a brilliant golden-yellow in autumn, providing multi-seasonal interest. It's a low-maintenance, native perennial that adds a refined, airy elegance to borders and naturalized areas. (Native to Eastern USA) ANEMONE 'HONORINE JOBERT' Honorine Jobert anemone graces late summer and autumn gardens with elegant, pure white, single flowers on tall, slender stems, creating a serene, airy display. Its graceful form and shade tolerance make it a classic choice for adding a touch of refined beauty to woodland edges and borders. ARALIA SUN KING (SPIKENARD) Sun King aralia commands attention with its large, vibrant, chartreuse-gold foliage that brightens shady areas, adding a bold, tropical feel to woodland gardens. Its impressive size and low-maintenance nature make it a striking focal point for any shade landscape. BUTTERFLY MILKWEED Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) boasts vibrant, orange flower clusters that attract a multitude of butterflies and pollinators throughout summer, playing a crucial role in supporting native ecosystems. Its drought tolerance and native status make it an essential, low-maintenance addition to sunny meadows and pollinator gardens. (Native to Eastern USA) ASTER 'OCTOBER SKIES' October Skies aster bursts with a profusion of vibrant, sky-blue daisy-like flowers in late autumn, providing a crucial late-season nectar source for pollinators and extending the garden's color palette. Its compact growth and disease resistance make it a reliable, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. ASTER 'WOODS LIGHT BLUE' Woods Light Blue aster displays a profusion of soft, light blue, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn, adding a cool, serene color to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Its compact, mounding habit and reliable performance make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for extending the garden's seasonal interest. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. WILD BLUE INDIGO Wild Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis) displays striking, indigo-blue, pea-like flowers in spring, followed by decorative seed pods and blue-green foliage that adds structure and texture. Its drought tolerance, native status, and long lifespan make it a robust, low-maintenance addition to sunny borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. DWARF COREOPSIS Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' offers a charming display of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in spring and early summer, creating a cheerful, low-growing carpet of color. Its compact habit and drought tolerance make it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, and edging. Approx. 6-9 inches tall. Native to Southeastern United States. SHASTA DAISY Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) offers classic, pure white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers throughout summer, adding a bright, cheerful touch to sunny gardens. Its reliable blooms and easy-going nature make it a popular, low-maintenance choice for borders and cut flower gardens. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. PURPLE CONFLOWER Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) showcases vibrant, rose-purple, daisy-like flowers with prominent cone-shaped centers throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a bold, natural touch to gardens. Its drought tolerance, native status, and medicinal properties make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. RAINBOW SPURGE Ascot Rainbow spurge (Euphorbia martinii) boasts striking, variegated foliage with shades of green, cream, and pink, topped with chartreuse-yellow flowers in spring, creating a unique and colorful display. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a low-maintenance, eye-catching addition to sunny borders and rock gardens. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. WALL GERMANDER Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) forms a dense, low hedge of glossy, dark green leaves, adorned with small, pink to purple flowers in summer, creating a classic, formal look. Its drought tolerance and ability to be sheared make it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for edging, knot gardens, and low hedges. Approx. 6-12 inches tall. AUTUMN GOLD SUNFLOWER Autumn Gold sunflower (Helianthus) displays a profusion of semi-double, golden-yellow flowers in late summer and autumn, adding a cheerful, late-season burst of color to sunny gardens. Its tall, sturdy stems and pollinator-friendly blooms make it a striking, low-maintenance choice for borders and naturalized areas. Approx. 4-6 feet tall. native to North America, and Helianthus autumnalis is native to Eastern USA) DAYLILY - HAPPY RETURNS Happy Returns daylily (Hemerocallis) delights with fragrant, bright yellow flowers that bloom repeatedly throughout summer, adding a cheerful, continuous splash of color to sunny gardens. Its compact size and low-maintenance nature make it a versatile, reliable choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. Not native to Eastern USA, but Hemerocallis fulva is. HEUCHERA - LEMON LOVE Lemon Love heuchera offers vibrant, chartreuse-yellow, ruffled foliage that illuminates shady areas, adding a bright, cheerful contrast to the garden. Its low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in partial shade make it a versatile, colorful choice for borders, containers, and woodland settings. (Approx. 8-12 inches tall. Native to North America, but not this specific cultivar. IRIS - SUPERSTITION Superstition iris (Iris germanica) presents dramatic, velvety, deep purple-black flowers with a subtle fragrance in late spring, creating a striking, sophisticated presence in the garden. Its tall, elegant stems and sword-like foliage add vertical interest and a touch of drama to sunny borders. Approx. 36-40 inches tall. MINER'S MERLOT SPURGE Miner's Merlot spurge (Euphorbia) features striking, burgundy-purple foliage that deepens in color with cooler temperatures, and chartreuse-yellow flowers in spring, creating a dramatic, contrasting display. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a low-maintenance, eye-catching addition to sunny borders and rock gardens. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. WALKER'S LOW CATMINT Walker's Low catmint (Nepeta) offers a profusion of lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom continuously throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a soft, airy texture to sunny gardens. Its aromatic, gray-green foliage and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance, versatile choice for borders, rock gardens, and edging. Approx. 18-24 inches tall. Not native to Eastern USA. RUSSIAN SAGE - BABY BLUE JEANS Baby Blue Jeans Russian sage (Perovskia) offers a compact cloud of soft, lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout summer, adding a delicate, airy texture and calming color to sunny gardens. Its silvery-gray, aromatic foliage and drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance, resilient choice for borders and dry gardens. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. WHITE FLAME PHLOX White Flame garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) presents fragrant, pure white flower clusters that bloom profusely in mid to late summer, adding a classic, elegant touch to sunny gardens. Its mildew resistance and upright habit make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and cut flower gardens. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA, but this specific cultivar is a hybrid. POPPY - GARDEN GNOME MIX Garden Gnome mix poppy (Papaver) offers a delightful mix of vibrant flower colors and forms, from single to double blooms, in late spring and early summer, adding a whimsical, colorful touch to sunny gardens. Its compact size and easy-going nature make it a charming, low-maintenance choice for borders and container plantings. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. MOUNTAIN MINT Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) boasts silvery bracts that surround clusters of white to pink flowers in summer, attracting a wide range of pollinators and adding a cool, minty fragrance to the garden. Its native status, adaptability to various soils, and drought tolerance make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. Approx. 2-3 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. SALVIA ROSE MARVEL Rose Marvel salvia (Salvia nemorosa) showcases upright spikes of vibrant, rose-pink flowers that bloom profusely throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a cheerful, vertical accent to sunny gardens. Its compact habit, drought tolerance, and long blooming period make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and container plantings. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. Not native to Eastern USA, but Salvia lyrata is. BUTTERFLY BLUE Butterfly Blue scabiosa offers delicate, lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers that bloom continuously throughout summer, attracting butterflies and adding a charming, airy texture to sunny gardens. Its compact habit, drought tolerance, and long blooming period make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. GOLDENROD - FIREWORKS Fireworks goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) displays arching sprays of bright yellow flowers in late summer and autumn, creating a dynamic, firework-like display that attracts pollinators and adds a vibrant, late-season burst of color to gardens. Its native status, adaptability to various soils, and vigorous growth make it a valuable, low-maintenance choice for sunny borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. Approx. 3-4 feet tall. Native to Eastern USA. STOKES ASTER Stokes' aster (Stokesia laevis) boasts large, showy, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white throughout summer, attracting pollinators and adding a cheerful, long-lasting splash of color to sunny gardens. Its native status, drought tolerance, and easy-going nature make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders and cut flower gardens. Approx. 12-18 inches tall. Native to Southeastern United States. VERBENA HOMESTEAD PURPLE Homestead Purple verbena offers a profusion of vibrant, deep purple flower clusters that bloom continuously throughout the growing season, attracting pollinators and adding a bold splash of color to sunny gardens. Its spreading habit, drought tolerance, and long blooming period make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for borders, ground cover, and container plantings. (Approx. 6-12 inches tall)" (Not native to Eastern USA, but Verbena canadensis is)

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