Plants
For Clay-Based Soil
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ (blue flag iris)
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ is a great choice for the edge of a pond or along a stream bank. In early spring deep purple foliage emerges. As the plants begin to mature the foliage... more
Camassia scilloides
Wild hyacinth
This flood plain and moist prairie plant is a member of the lily family and is characterized by small bulbs, like those of a small tulip in size and shape. Light blue-violet flowers begin to bloom in late May and progress from the bottom toward... more
Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’
Virginia sweetspire
Belonging to the family Iteaceae, the genus Itea contains 29 species, 28 of which are native to Asia and Africa. Itea virginica grows naturally only in wetlands from New Jersey,... more
