Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Pale lavender flowers borne in whorls at the tops of 4-foot stems in mid-summer Habit: Dense clumps of erect stems grow 4 feet high and 3 feet wide; spreads by underground runners Culture: Prefers full sun and well-drained garden loam; more tolerant of dry conditions than bee balm Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 Origin: North America Attributes: Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies... - Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma). Herbaceous, North American perennialDescription: Showy clusters of bright scarlet flowers in summer, which attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; fragrant foliage Habit: Grows 3 to 4 feet high and spreads 3 feet or more ... - Bee Balm (Monarda didyma).
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Showy lavender to bluish, petunia-like flowers all summer and into fall Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and wide; spreading habit Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained g... - Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense). Early spring-flowering, North American perennialDescription: Unusual, burgundy-brown, jug-like flowers appear at soil level, where they are pollinated by ants Habit: Succulent foliage on 6 to 12 inch, mat-forming plant... - Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia). Hardy, herbaceous North American perennialDescription: Clusters of deep rose-pink blossoms form on long stems in spring and sporadically through summer and fall; fine textured, fern-like pale green foliage remains until frost Habit: Gro... - Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia).
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata). Hardy, spring-flowering perennial Description: Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage Habit: Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide Culture: Prefers partia... - Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata).