Eragrostis spectabilis rose milkweed It thrives in shaded areas

It thrives in shaded areas

the heart shaped leaves add to this plant’s charm

Flat-Top Goldentop attracts long and short-tongued bees

pruning it early in the season will promote bushier growth

the small flowers of White Vervain are valuable for their rich nectar source to a wide variety of insects

Eragrostis spectabilis rose milkweed It thrives in shaded areasThis resilient, low growing perennial bunchgrass, valuable for reducing soil erosion because of its fibrous roots, produces flat leaves from late summer to early fall. Delicate purplish blooms emerge in clusters starting in late summer. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and its nutrient rich seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals.