Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Showy lavender to bluish, petunia-like flowers all summer and into fall Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and wide; spreading habit Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained garden loam; drought-tolerant once established Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 Origin: North America Attributes: Attracts butterflies, drought tolerant This wide-ranging wildflower is found from southern Pennsylvania west to Nebraska and... - Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
Dwarf Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia 'Humilis'). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American shrub Description: Panicles of bright red flowers in late spring, followed by smooth, rounded fruits in the fall; handsome, lustrous dark green foliage. Habit: Grows 6-8 feet high... - Dwarf Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia 'Humilis').
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Pale lavender flowers borne in whorls at the tops of 4-foot stems in mid-summer Habit: Dense clumps of erect stems grow 4 feet high and 3 feet wide; spreads by underground runners Culture: Pref... - Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense). Early spring-flowering, North American perennialDescription: Unusual, burgundy-brown, jug-like flowers appear at soil level, where they are pollinated by ants Habit: Succulent foliage on 6 to 12 inch, mat-forming plant... - Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia). Hardy, herbaceous North American perennialDescription: Clusters of deep rose-pink blossoms form on long stems in spring and sporadically through summer and fall; fine textured, fern-like pale green foliage remains until frost Habit: Gro... - Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia).
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata). Hardy, spring-flowering perennial Description: Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage Habit: Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide Culture: Prefers partia... - Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata).
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). Herbaceous, eastern North American perennial Description: Lavender-pink, five-petaled flowers in spring; foliage turns burgundy in fall Habit: Forms a spreading groundcover in the garden to 18 inches high and wide Culture: Grow in humu... - Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum).