Phlox divaricata - 'Blue Ribbons' - Woodland Phlox Large Blooms persisting through winter to provide

persisting through winter to provide months of additional interest

The native redbud grows throughout the Midwest and the eye catching blooms will get your attention even as you zoom down the highways

lily-like flowers

Geum is an excellent little native plant that is often underutilized

Phlox divaricata - 'Blue Ribbons' - Woodland Phlox Large Blooms persisting through winter to providePhlox divaricata, commonly known as Woodland Phlox or Wild Sweet William, is a charming semi evergreen perennial native to the deciduous forests and woodlands of eastern North America. The plant presents an elegant yet relaxed appearance in the woodland garden. In bloom, stems reach heights of ten to fifteen inches, while the basal foliage remains low, typically staying under six inches tall. The leaves are opposite, lance shaped to ovate lanceolate,