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Native Perennials

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Why Native Plants Belong in Your Garden

Native plants are those that grow naturally in a region without human help. For example, the red geranium hails from South Africa and forsythia grows wild in Asia.

Many American gardens are filled with these non-native or “exotic” plants, but there’s a growing interest in using plants native to the United States. Our native flora is not only beautiful but also incredibly practical. There are plenty of reasons to include more of it in your garden!

Adapted to Thrive

One of the biggest benefits of native plants is that they are perfectly suited to the local climate. They’ve evolved over thousands of years to survive cold winters, hot humid summers and other challenging conditions. Because of this natural adaptation, native plants tend to be hardier, require less maintenance and thrive without the extra water, fertilizers, or pesticides that many exotic plants need.

Supporting Wildlife

Planting natives isn’t just good for your garden—it’s good for local wildlife. Birds, butterflies and many other creatures rely on native plants for food, shelter and survival. If you want to attract pollinators or create a backyard haven for wildlife, native plants are the perfect choice.

Native Perennials for Your Landscape

At Esbenshade’s, we offer many native perennials suitable for a variety of garden styles, from formal borders to natural woodlands or meadow settings. Below are some of our favorites. Be sure to contact our stores to check availability if you’re looking for a specific plant.

  • Actaea pachypoda (White Baneberry)
  • Amsonia tabernaemontana (Bluestar)
  • Aquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine)
  • Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
  • Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard)
  • Asarum canadense (Canadian Wild Ginger)
  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
  • Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
  • Aster divaricatus (Wood Aster)
  • Baptisia australis (False Indigo)
  • Boltonia asteroides (Star Flower)
  • Chelone glabra (White Turtlehead)
  • Chelone lyonii (Pink Turtlehead)
  • Chrysogonum virginianum (Goldenstar)
  • Cimicifuga racemosa (Bugbane)
  • Coreopsis verticillata (Tickseed)
  • Dicentra eximia (Fringe Bleeding Heart)
  • Dodecatheon meadia (Shooting Star)
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
  • Erythronium americanum (Trout Lily)
  • Eupatorium maculatum (Joe-Pye Weed)
  • Ferns (various varieties)
  • Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies)
  • Helenium autumnale (Sneezeweed)
  • Heliopsis helianthoides (False Sunflower)
  • Heuchera sanguinea (Coral Bells)
  • Iris cristata (Dwarf Crested Iris)
  • Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
  • Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Lobelia)
  • Mertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells)
  • Monarda didyma (Bee Balm)
  • Penstemon digitalis (Bearded Tongue)
  • Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)
  • Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox)
  • Phlox stolonifera (Creeping Phlox)
  • Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant)
  • Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple)
  • Polemonium reptans (Jacob’s Ladder)
  • Rudbeckia maxima (Great Coneflower)
  • Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)
  • Solidago spp. (Goldenrod)
  • Stokesia laevis (Stoke’s Aster)
  • Thermopsis caroliniana (False Lupine)
  • Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)
  • Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort)
  • Trillium spp. (Wake Robin)

By planting native perennials, you’ll create a garden that’s not only beautiful but also resilient and welcoming to wildlife. It’s a win-win for your yard and your local ecosystem!