PA Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants native to eastern Pennsylvania
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Phemeranthus teretifolius (Appalachian fameflower)
$12.00Add to basketDon’t let the ephemeral nature of the individual flowers fool you – this succulent blooms from spring through fall.
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Phlox paniculata (garden phlox)
$8.00Add to basketThese garden phlox are not cultivars, but grown from seed obtained from open pollinated and naturalized plants. Mystery color, and maybe a new winner!
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Podophyllum peltatum (mayapple, American mandrake)
$10.00Add to basketThis spring ephemeral groundcover has a close association with the state-vulnerable eastern box turtle, which favors its fruit and disperses it in the wild.
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Polanisia dodecandra (redwhisker clammyweed)
$6.00Add to basketThis unusual annual is the only plant related to Cleomes native to the east coast. Deer don’t want anything to do with the sticky, sesame-smelling leaves.
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Potentilla canadensis (running five-fingers)
$6.00Add to basketCute yellow-flowering ground cover that doubles a native lawn alternative that can grow in a wide variety of conditions, including full sun and drought.
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Rhexia virginica (meadow beauty)
$10.00Add to basketAttractive, colorful groundcover for sunny to light shade moist gardens that attracts pollinators and provides interest through the seasons.
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Salvia lyrata (lyreleaf sage)
$6.00Add to basketLyreleaf sage is the only sage known to be native to southeastern Pennsylvania. This evergreen attracts pollinators and does well in a native lawn.
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster)
$8.00Add to basketSeed grown New England asters, 2nd year plants potted in 4-inch deep pots, ready to be planted and grown. These are one of the PA keystone species.
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Thalictrum coriaceum (maid of the mist, thick-leaved meadow-rue)
$8.00Add to basketMaid of the Mist is like early meadow rue, but with thicker leaves and pinkish or maroon flowers. It is also widespread but uncommon throughout its range.
