Plants
For Dry Soil
Ionactis linariifolius
Ionactis linariifolius (stiff aster)
Stiff aster is an excellent, long-blooming, compact aster ideal for rock gardens or the front of the border and look great massed in groups. Ionactis linariifolius is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. The rather distinctive linear leaves are narrow and almost needle-like. Small... more
Helianthus helianthoides (ox-eye daisy, false sunflower)
Ox-eye daisy is an upright, clump-forming, sunflower-like perennial that persists in the garden when it can seed in freely. Daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, with yellow-orange rays surrounding brownish-yellow center cones appear. Plants in the genus Heliopsis are both similar in appearance to and closely related... more
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’ (tall tickseed)
Although a shorter version of the straight species, at nearly 6 feet tall, ‘Gold Standard’ is still a large and lofty plant with strong stems and upright blue-green foliage that yield a bounty of bright... more
Asclepias verticillata
Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed)
One of the most charming species of milkweed, A. verticillata’s finely textured needle-thin leaves whorl around its stem towards clusters of dainty white fragrant flowers that bloom between June and September. Both drought and deer resistant, “Whorled” milkweed... more
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (woodland sage)
Woodland sage, is an erect, many-branched, woody-based, clump-forming perennial. It is native to Europe and west-central Asia. It features lavender to violet blue flowers with tiny reddish-purple bracts and blooms from June to September. Flowers are attractive... more
Opuntia cespitosa
Eastern prickly pear cactus
Where can you find this plant? In Ohio: Oak Openings in northwest Ohio, including Kitty Todd Nature Preserve and the metropark outside Toledo. In southern Ohio, Opuntia is in the... more
