This perennial's leaves completely encircle the stem, and the stems have a kink at each leaf axil giving the plants stem a "twisted" appearance. Greenish-white flowers hang from axils on thin kinked panicles, and are followed by red berries. Best in a shaded location in moist soil.
This small wild flower is one of the first plants to flower in spring, although it often gets a head-start by flowering in late winter. The small clusters of white flowers arise with the leaves in mid-February and continue to bloom for over a month. The common name comes from the delicate fuzzy...
This perennial native produces basal leaves and tall flowering stems from mid spring to mid summer. The flowers start white and turn pink with age. The leaves remain evergreen in mild winters and the plant spreads enthusiastically to form a dense ground cover. Height to 32 inches; spread 12 inches.
Herbaceous perennial with scalloped leaves to 1/2 inch in diameter. Height and spread is 3-6 inches, so can be used as a groundcover. Yellow flowers appear on arched stems in spring.
This erect perennial bears numerous long-stalked fluffy lilac flowers in midsummer. The foliage is also attractive. Makes a good plant for the back of the border in a woodland garden. Height 4 feet.
Panicles of pale to bright yellow flowers add height and impact to wild or cottage style plantings. This clump-forming perennial has a height and spread of 2 feet.
This upright perennial has lobed leaves and bears small white or lavender-pink flowers with pendent yellow stamens in loose panicles in summer. Height 36 inches; spread 12 inches.
This long-lived, easily grown perennial grows to 90 cm tall. Leaves are three sectioned and gray-green. The flower spike is 30 cm high on the top of the stem and covered with small yellow lupine-like flowers in early summer.
