Butterfly Plants

Plant Creeping Buttercup and add a touch of color to your garden! The Creeping Buttercup is a perennial favorite. With its bright yellow flowers and delicate, thin stems, this little flower adds beauty and charm to any garden. It's perfect for rock, cottage, and container gardens. It will spread out quickly in sunny spots!  Give your garden an extra hint of charm with Creeping Buttercup. Its sunshine-bright flowers will add a touch of color without overpowering the rest of your blooms, making it the perfect addition to any outdoor living space. With its low maintenance and fast growth rate, you can enjoy its beauty for years.  Start your garden transformation today with Creeping Buttercup! This resilient flower is ideal for any outdoor space and doesn't require much attention – just a bit of sun. Creeping Buttercup perennial is an excellent solution for anyone who wants a low-maintenance, resilient ground cover plant for a shady yard area. It creates a rich, emerald mat of foliage punctuated by cheerful, delicate yellow flowers that will make you smile whenever you see it.  A native to Europe, settlers cultivated creeping buttercup from an early era. So it's now well-adjusted and as natural sight in the American landscape as many native species. You can use this charming classic flower in a shade garden, border garden, container or pot, or ground cover.  The Sweet Disposition of the Creeping Buttercup The creeping buttercup occurs in many habitats. You might see it growing at the shady edges of forests and woodlands, meadows, and the edges of creeks. The hardy plant grows from New England to Florida and the mild climates in the western United States. It asks for shady to semi-shade to shade and moist, de-compacted soil. The creeping buttercup is helpful as a ground cover because it reproduces by two methods. First, and primarily, the base of the plant sends out runners that embed a new plant into the earth. Secondly, the flowers will produce tiny seeds near the end of the growing season. Although birds and small mammals will snack on many of those seeds, some will work under the soil and take hold. This sweet little flower is almost carefree; it will grow in nearly any shady location with minimal care from a gardener.  The Sunny Face of the Creeping Buttercup  Creeping buttercups are unapologetically adorable. The leaf has three small dark green, glossy, slightly toothed leaflets from multiple stems per plant.  The bright yellow buttercup flower turns its face to the sun each morning, showing off five or more bright-hued yellow petals. The flower centers are yellow, light green, and delicate. The creeping buttercup starts to bloom in the late spring and displays its cheerful color through August.  Order Your Creeping Buttercup From TN Nursery Today If you want a shade garden classic or ground cover that requires the smallest amount of care, the creeping buttercup is an excellent choice. Order Ranunculus repens from TN Nursery today. 

Hairy Buttercup Ranunculus sardous The hairy buttercup is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. Its scientific name is Ranunculus sardous. It is also known by common names such as Sardinian buttercup or Italian buttercup.The hairy buttercup is a small annual herb that grows up to 10-30 cm tall. It has bright yellow flowers with 5-7 petals and greenish sepals. The leaves are divided into three lobes, called "hairy" buttercup.The hairy buttercup is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in open, sunny areas such as fields, meadows, and roadsides. It blooms in the spring and summer, and bees and other pollinators visit its flowers. Hairy Buttercup: Ranunculus sardous, which most know by the name hairy buttercup, is a hardy perennial plant that appears each season in the early to middle of spring. As the snow melts away and the sun begins to warm the earth, this sweet yellow flower is one of the earliest arrivals.  TN Nursery suggests this plant in full-sun natural areas or garden beds.  Although found widely across North America, this flower originated in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.  Hairy Buttercup has a festive Appearance.  The plant grows in expansive clusters. Its leaves are broad and bright green, with softly rounded lobes around the leaves. They grow to about a two-food maximum height.  The stems of this compact flower give this flower its common name. As they grow straight and erect in warm spring temperatures, they show off tiny hairs on the stems and leaves.  The flowers are a cheerful bright yellow, welcoming the warm springtime temperatures. Each flower has five petals that create a cup shape when open; they have a matching yellow center. The blossoms are on the small side, measuring under an inch across. You will primarily see the cheerful blossoms from spring through mid-summer; the flowers go to seed during late summer and early fall, multiplying and continuing to cover your garden.  Hairy Buttercup care and maintenance  The hairy buttercup loves to bask in the full sunshine, like many pesky weeds. Cultivating the hairy buttercup can help eliminate weeds as they rob the nutrients and moisture from those unwanted growths. Plant them in full-sun flower beds; border gardens in a middle row; moderately-spreading ground cover plants; or pollinator gardens, where they attract bees, moths, and butterflies. How to Care for Ranunculus sardous  The hairy buttercup is a hardy perennial; it needs little care from the gardener. They love full sunshine and are drought-tolerant. They need a thin layer of mulch to put it to bed in the late fall and twice-annual fertilizing. Besides these basic needs, Ranunculus sardous does not require much care.  Hairy Buttercup Plants are available at TN Nursery  A hairy buttercup is an excellent option for a cheerful yellow flower that will work in the full sunshine. Order from TN Nursery today.

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial plant native to North America. It belongs to the family Verbenaceae and is also known as swamp verbena, wild hyssop, and simpler's joy. The blue vervain plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and has slender stems with small leaves that are toothed and pointed. The flowers are small and blue-violet, growing in long spikes at the top of the stem. The plant blooms in mid-summer to early fall. Blue vervain is known for its medicinal uses and has been used in traditional medicine. It is believed to have relaxing effects and is used to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also used to relieve menstrual cramps and other types of pain. In addition to its medicinal uses, blue vervain is a decorative plant in gardens and a popular choice for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It prefers moist soil and is often found growing in wet meadows, streams, and other damp habitats. Blue Vervain: Verbena hastata is a pretty perennial flower, prized by gardeners across the United States for its casual good looks and ability to flourish in highly humid, sunny conditions. If you have never heard of blue vervain, perhaps you know it as one of its other common names. Some gardeners may call it one of the following: Blue verbena Simplers joy Swamp verbena Swamp vervain This species is a North American native wildflower, growing naturally in sunny meadows near ponds, creeks, and on riverbanks and marshlands. This wildflower's affinity for tolerating clay, sand, and other high-humidity conditions makes it ideal for a water garden or as an ornamental on the banks of a pond. As a native species, Verbena hastata requires almost no care if you plant it in the correct location--full-sun to partial-sun with moist soil. The Natural Beauty of Blue Vervain Adds Color to a Moist, Sunny Spot Verbena hastata forms sturdy, upright stems that can grow to an average mature height of three to five feet. Each stem has large, opposing green leaves that are long and narrow in shape. The edges of each leaf have a slightly toothy-looking appearance. While the stems and leaves attract, the tubular flowers steal the show. Delicate purple flowers form on a tall spike at the top of the stem--opening at the bottom first and working their way up. These flowers have a long blooming cycle, starting in the middle of summer and lasting until the end of summer, with only a few petite individual blossoms opening at any given time. Despite the plant's name, the flowers are not blue but blue-violet to purple. The flowers have a fantastic light floral aroma that is unforgettable but not overpowering. Order Your Verbena hastata From TN Nursery Today Consider blue vervain if you have a creek, stream, pond, or water garden on your property that needs a full-sun to partial-sun-loving plant. It will flourish in those conditions. Order your Verbena hastata from TN Nursery today.

Jacobs Ladder Plant Jacobs Ladder Plant: The evergreen climbing plant, Jacob's Ladder, is a North American native species. Although it comes primarily from Mexico, it is a resilient and hardy plant, well-adapted to most parts of the United States. In fact, American gardeners have enjoyed cultivating this lovely floral vine for about two hundred years—TN Nursery ships this vine to almost every growing zone in the U.S.A. The name of the Jacob's Ladder plant has Biblical origins. In the book of Genesis, Jacob, a young man, dreamed of a heavenly ladder leading from earth to God. The climbing nature of this plant pays homage to that story. Where to Use Jacob's Ladder in Your Landscape Relative to other climbing plants, Jacob's Ladder stays relatively small. It generally grows to around three feet tall and is lovely when you place it on a small arbor, trellis, or a low fence. They will also attach to tall, sturdier flowers and begin their ascent--some creative gardeners grow sunflowers in beds with Jacob's Ladder to create a charming purple and yellow show of color in the summer. It makes a great companion plant with any tall and sturdy flower to create a similar complementary display--the only limit is your imagination. It needs a full-sun to partially-sunny spot in the garden if you want to see the glorious purple blooms. You can plant it in the shade if you need a low evergreen vine; however, it will not likely blossom in the full shade. They require watering only during extended periods of no rainfall, twice-annual fertilizing (before and after bloom times), and well-amended soil. They are relatively easy-natured and won't demand much of your time. The Captivating Beauty of the Jacob's Ladder Plant Jacob's Ladder is a lovely evergreen vine that tops out around three feet high, making it very manageable for all. Order yours from TN Nursery today The evergreen vine of Jacob's Ladder plant is a rich, deep green. It will give you a welcome respite of green even in the winter. The flowers are white, blue-violet, or purple and measure about two inches across. Each flower has five oval petals that create a shallow cup shape. They bloom in attractive clusters containing up to six showy blossoms. Jacob's Ladder Plants are available to purchase at TN Nursery

Azure Bluet (Houstonia pusilla) Azure Bluet: Houstonia pusilla, or the azure bluet, is an herbaceous native woodland perennial species that greets you in the last days of winter or early spring, depending on your growing zone. Azure bluets also have several other common names, including the following: Common bluets Innocence Star violet Tiny bluets Small bluets Bluets grow well in almost all USDA growing zones, from New England to the south and across the plains to the west--it's an adaptable little plant that will make itself at home almost anywhere. How to Use Houstonia pusilla in Your Landscape Azure bluets will emerge as the snow melts under the first warm rays of spring sunshine. They provide camouflage and nectar to the earliest-arriving insects and bees. When these blooms open, you can feel the promise of spring. Azure bluets prefer a sunny to partial sun location that loves well-drained but moist soil and a little bit of added shredded leaves or hardwood mulch. Unless you are in an arid region, you rarely need to tend this plant. That's because the melting snow and spring rainfall provides ample water. It is drought-resistant, disease-resistant, and deer-resistant. Here are three ways to utilize them in your landscape: Use azure bluet in a front row of a border, with daffodils as companion plants behind them. Plant this little beauty near a water garden that gets plenty of sunshine. Add them to a natural area--even after the flowers fade, they will add lovely, carefree green color. Azure Bluets and the Lavish Blossoms of Early Spring The stem of azure bluet is a lovely dark green and tops out at between four to six inches. The tiny spade-shaped leaves are green with burgundy or purple tinges. The tiny lavender or violet flowers create a six-petal pattern and measure under an inch across. The flower's center is spring green and white, creating eye-appealing contrast with the purple petals. Order Your Azure Bluets From TN Nursery Today Your winter-bleary eyes will appreciate the significance of such beauty in the still-cool temperatures. Order your azure bluets from TN Nursery

Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) Azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea) is a small, herbaceous wildflower native to eastern North America. It is commonly found in meadows, prairies, and open woods. The plant produces clusters of tiny blue flowers, each with four petals, which bloom from late spring through early fall.The azure bluet typically grows to 10-30 cm and has slender stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are usually less than 1 cm in diameter and have a distinctive central yellow spot.Azure bluets are essential sources of nectar for bees and other pollinators. They are also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, respiratory infections, and skin conditions. Bluets: Houstonia caerulea, or common bluets, are an herbaceous perennial species. They are a North American native plant originating in eastern Canada. The adorable blue flowers add fresh color to any partially shady spots in your landscape. Bluets are an unfussy plant, requiring optimized growing conditions--then little or no additional maintenance. They need more than de-compacted, woody soil or peat moss and sufficient moisture. Your only job might be watering your bluets during a dry spell. Bees and butterflies seem to find the nectar of this little plant irresistible. The Petite but Impactful Presence of Bluets Bluets are small plants, reaching maturity around four inches high and wide. However small in stature, the blue-violet, blue, and purple blossoms are lovely and have an impactful presence in your garden. Multiple stems are glossy and dark green. The small leaves grow in an opposing pattern along the stems; each leaf is smooth, green, and tiny--about an inch long. Because of this lush but low greenery, it sometimes appears like a green mat or carpet. Four oval flower petals with gently rounded ends make up a blue flower. Some call this flower "Quaker ladies," as they form a pattern resembling an old-fashioned head covering Quaker women wore. The flower center is a tiny brown or green and yellow dot. Petals may have a tinge of white to brighten the inner margin of the petals. Where to Grow Bluets in Your Landscape Bluets are versatile, hardy, and practical in many applications in landscaping. Here are some excellent ways to use bluets: Garden border: Bluets are the perfect petite plant for a garden border's front (low) row. Near a water feature: Bluets love high moisture content. If you have a shady fountain that splashes water droplets all day, bluets will benefit from it. Accent flowers for a walkway: Plant bluet next to your walkways or stepping stone paths; the short height adds color but still stays neat in appearance. Order Bluets From TN Nursery Today You will find many shade-garden uses for bluets--order from TN Nursery today.

Trumpet Vines (Campsis radicans) Trumpet Vines: Campsis radicans, which most call the trumpet vine or trumpet creeper, is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed, perennial vine. It is a North American native species originating in the southeastern United States. However, it is an adaptable flower that will grow in most USDA growing zones. If you need a hardy perennial to cover a large section of fence or to hide an eyesore, trumpet vines can accomplish that task for you within a few seasons. The vines can grow as long as forty feet. The key to growing healthy trumpet vines is to aerate the soil for faster drainage and fertilize it twice a year. It will also tolerate heat and drought and bounce back after the winter cold. The Immense Charm of Trumpet Vines Trumpet vines are famous for their ability to grow fast, but perhaps more so for the rustic charm of the vine and flowers. The vine is woody and bears dark green, ovate and serrated leaves with a pointed tip. The stems are a slightly lighter hue, creating a lovely tonal effect. The plant takes its name from the trumpet-shaped flowers, a vibrant coral to orange in color. Each flower is reasonably sized, measuring one to three inches across. However, these blossoms are eye-catching because they tend to bloom in clusters of five to seven flowers. These flowery clusters create large splashes of color against the green vines. Plant Campsis radicans if You Love Hummingbirds Due to the long trumpet-shaped blossoms, Campsis radicans attract hummingbirds' attention. Gardeners who create hummingbird gardeners enjoy planting this flowery vine on an arbor or trellis. This inclusion in the garden allows them to contribute to hummingbird health by providing natural nectar instead of constantly refilling feeders. Why do gardeners care so much about these tiny birds? Here's the answer. Hummingbirds are essential plant pollinators because their long beaks can pollinate slender flowers that other birds cannot. Order Your Trumpet Vines From TN Nursery If you want to cover a tall fence or an eyesore with vines or attract busy little hummingbirds, give trumpet vines a try. Order from TN Nursery today.

Jewelweed Plant Jewelweed, also known as spotted touch-me-not or Impatiens capensis, is a plant native to North America. It is a member of the impatiens family.Jewelweed is often found in wetlands and damp areas and prefers to grow in partial to full shade. The plant has thin, translucent stems and oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Its flowers are orange or yellow and shaped like a trumpet.Jewelweed is also an important food source for hummingbirds and other wildlife. Jewelweed Plant: Impatiens capensis, or jewelweed plant, is a lovely woodland species you might know by other common names. Some other monikers include these: Orange jewelweed Common jewelweed Orange balsam Spotted touch-me-not Touch-me-not Each term refers to the jewelweed plant regardless of what you call it. Jewelweed Plant Thrives In Shady Conditions The jewelweed plant is hardy and will flourish in challenging conditions. An unabashed woodland grower, it thrives from the Canadian border and in every growing zone in the United States except the hottest. The jewelweed plant grows in its natural forested environment in sun-dappled meadows, clearings, creekbeds, and under a woodsy canopy. It likewise thrives in either shade or partially-shaded conditions in your landscape. It likes moisture but does not want to keep its feet wet and needs well-draining soil with woody organic matter. If you create those growing conditions, the jewelweed plant will need little else from you except perhaps a little autumn mulch in the coolest climates. The Magnificent Beauty of the Jewelweed Plant The plant generally grows to around three feet high and three feet wide. The self-pollinating, self-seeding jewelweed plant has bright green stems and matching leaves. The leaves are a modified triangle shape with gently toothed edges. Although not technically a ground cover plant, the jewelweed can form into dense stands over several years. The flowers dangle from thin, sturdy leaf axles, creating a graceful appearance. The flower petals are a refreshing orange pop that starkly contrasts against the green backdrop. Each flower has four to five petals that form in a slight trumpet shape that hummingbirds cannot resist. Jewelweed plants bloom from early summer until the first fall frost. Jewelweed Plant is available at TN Nursery today. The jewelweed plant is a must-have if you want to add a delicious slice of orange to a shade garden. Order your jewelweed from TN Nursery today.

Vinca minor  Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a trailing evergreen groundcover plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is also commonly known as common periwinkle, dwarf periwinkle, and lesser periwinkle. Periwinkle typically grows up to 6 inches tall and can spread several feet wide. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped. The flowers are usually blue or purple but can also be white or pink, and they bloom in the spring and early summer.Periwinkle is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes because it is low maintenance and can tolerate various growing conditions. This evergreen vine grows best in full sun to partial shade and in various soil types, from sand to clay. However, it can become invasive in some areas, so monitoring its growth and preventing it from spreading beyond desired boundaries is essential.   Vinca minor, also known as common periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen groundcover plant that is native to Europe but has been widely naturalized in North America. It is characterized by its glossy dark green leaves and its blue or purple star-shaped flowers, which bloom in spring and summer. Vinca minor is often used in landscaping as a ground cover in shady or partially shaded areas, where it can form a dense mat that helps suppress weeds. It is also used in erosion control, as it has a robust root system that can help stabilize the soil. While vinca minor is generally considered a low-maintenance plant, it can spread aggressively and become invasive in some areas. It is important to research local regulations and guidelines before planting vinca minor and to take steps to control its growth if necessary. Vinca minor is an evergreen vine that will give your garden an elegant touch of lively, rich violet or purple set against spectacular large, green leaves.TN Nursery suggests Vinca minor for use primarily as a ground cover plant; however, you may also train it to climb a trellis gracefully with relative ease.  Vinca minor is an Asian native species. Europeans adopted the plant for its graceful charm and beauty and brought it to the New World in Colonial Era. The plant is evergreen in moderate temperatures, providing you with lush green foliage even when so many other species enter winter dormancy–a welcome sight in the winter garden. It loves partial and complete shade but will tolerate some sunshine.  Vinca minors classic charm  Vinca minor is a flowering plant with a low, sprawling habit. It typically grows between three and six inches tall and about eighteen inches to three feet wide. Its stems root at their joints, so it spreads quickly. It covers an empty spot in your garden with relative speed.  The delicate flowers blossom mid to late spring and reappear randomly throughout the year. The common name is periwinkle, which refers to the blue-violet to purple blossoms. The petals are small, flat, elliptic, and bear on a slender stalk. Vinca minor has a rustic charm that makes you think of a home in the countryside, with lazy vine plants rambling through the garden. That whimsical impression makes this plant a favorite among many gardeners.  Two Other Important Reasons to Try Vinca minor  Although many plant Vinca minor for cosmetic reasons, here are a couple more reasons to plant it.  Vinca minor discourages weeds as it takes root in your garden. It outcompetes the weeds for nutrition and will eventually choke them out. This growth means you will spend less time pulling weeds from your flower beds, tending to more enjoyable gardening tasks instead.  Also, Vinca minor is drought-tolerant. If you live in an area experiencing frequent watering restrictions but receive relatively decent rainfall, Vinca minor will be an excellent choice.  Vinca minor is available online at TN Nursery today  Vinca minor puts on a colorful show for you; it is drought-resistant, it covers vast areas as a ground cover. Order from TN Nursery today to see how gorgeous this plant is.  

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a small evergreen perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Europe but is commonly found in North America, Asia, and Australia.Periwinkle is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) and spreads up to 18 inches (45 cm). Its leaves are glossy and dark green, with a leathery texture and a slightly pointed tip. Depending on the variety, the flowers are small, star-shaped, blue, purple, or white.Periwinkle is commonly used as a groundcover plant because it spreads quickly and forms dense mats. It is also used as an accent plant in rock gardens, borders, and containers. In addition, periwinkle has medicinal properties and is used for soil erosion and environmental plantings. Periwinkle, or Vinca minor, is an evergreen perennial vine with sprawling, dark green leaves. The horticulture team at TN Nursery recommends this plant for use as a groundcover plant. Periwinkle is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It arrived in North America in the 1700s as a decorative plant and gained popularity for its eye-catching good looks and hardiness. Periwinkle features blue-violet to purple flowers, measuring one to two inches wide. The contrast of the graceful, five-petaled purple flowers blossoming against the glossy verdant foliage creates a striking display. The vines produce their dainty purple and blue flowers in the middle of spring and intermittently throughout the year in most growing zones.   Vinca minor foliage is evergreen, so you have lovely year-round color anyplace you grow it. Periwinkle Is Excellent Ground Cover When growing periwinkle as a groundcover plant, the perennial vines fan out as much as eighteen inches to three feet, creating a dense mat of vines and flowers. Over time they rob weeds of their nutrition and eliminate the need to perform the mundane task of weeding. Additionally, Vinca minor can help avoid soil erosion. Besides creeping low across the ground, gardeners can train this vine to climb a short trellis or a rustic rock wall or fence for an instantly charming look. They will grow to one- to three-foot heights, adding color, texture, and visual interest to these structures without overpowering them. If growing periwinkle as a climber, you will need to "assist" it in the early stages. After it grabs hold of the structure, it will perform its job with little effort on your part. Vinca Minor for the Shade Garden Finding the best plants for a shade garden can challenge almost every gardener. But periwinkle does not mind the shade and takes delight in partially shady spots. Periwinkle (Vinca Minor)is available online at TN Nursery Periwinkle grows across most of the forty-eight contiguous American states. Vinca minor is disease-resistant, pest-resistant, and drought-tolerant. This versatile groundcover or climber plant will thrive with little assistance from you, aside from training it to climb (if so desired). This plant is well worth the purchase! Are you ready to order periwinkle? TN Nursery looks forward to fulfilling your order.

Partridgeberry Plants -  Say goodbye to pests and weeds and discover the hidden benefits of the Mitchella Repens. The partridgeberry plant, Mitchella repens, is a low-growing evergreen perennial native to North America. It's easy to maintain, spreads quickly, and stays green all year round. Plus, it provides many benefits, like improving soil quality, providing ground cover to protect other plants from pests and weeds, and providing food for birds. Grow a more robust garden immune to pests and weeds with the powerful partridgeberry plant. Enjoy all its hidden advantages while creating an inviting habitat for your feathered friends. Bring home the partridgeberry plant today and start reaping its benefits for your garden! Partridgeberry Plant, Mitchella Repens: Is a heavily shaded yard holding you back from enjoying lush greenery? The partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) might be the solution you need. Partridgeberry is a low-growing perennial plant that grows in dense, highly-shaded woodlands. Due to its mat-like growth habit, trailing stems, and glossy, vibrant green leaves, TN Nursery advises customers to plant partridgeberry plants as a ground cover in shady areas. Partridge Berry, A Plant of Many Names If you are researching shade garden plants, you might also find partridgeberry listed under these names: Squaw berry Two-eyed berry Running fox Partridge berry (separated into two words) These all refer to the same plant, Mitchella repens. Whatever name you may call it, you will enjoy the rich hues of the leaves and the clustered berries. Partridgeberry is a woodland creeper that forms mat-like whorls along the forest floor. Its stems are smooth near the growing tip and have the sparsest of "hairs." As the stems age, they spread by reproducing. They grow offshoots that emerge singly or in pairs from nodes below the previous year's fruit. After reproduction, branch stems emerge. The partridge berry plant produces small, fragrant, white flowers in late spring and summer. After the blooms finish, elongated red berries appear. Partridgeberry fruit is edible, so harvest the berries to make jam or jelly. Partridgeberry is native to North America. It grows in forest habitats from New England, sweeping across to the Great Lakes region and as far south as Florida and Texas. Partridgeberry is a trailing, evergreen vine. Its typical leaves are just under an inch long and may present solid green leaves or variegated white lines. A slender but sturdy stem supports the leaves and berries. Because it is an evergreen plant, this ground cover is famous in pots and decorative planters. Gardeners and home decorators enjoy using Mitchella repens stems and berries for winter wreath making and other holiday decor. The color contrast of the red berries and green leaves makes a classic combination that instantly makes you think of making merry. Partridge Berry is available to order at TN Nursery Do you have a heavily shaded area that needs a touch of color? Order your partridgeberry plants from TN Nursery today. Our professionally-trained staff is happy to assist you.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)  Goldenseal: Hydrastis canadensis, which most gardeners simply call goldenseal, is a North American native species that you'd find in nature in the shady forests of the cool to moderate growing zones. Other names that identify this same species are: Eye-balm Golden root Eye root Orangeroot Jaundice root Yellow puccoon Indian plant (paying homage to its use in Indigenous folklore) Gardeners prize goldenseal for decorative use in a container garden, shade gardens, and--because it stays under foot high--as a ground cover plant.  Goldenseal Flourishes in the Shade  As a forest native, goldenseal performs best in partial shade to shady conditions. Besides adequate shade, it prefers loosened soil that contains wood matter--think hardwood mulch, shredded leaves, or even peat moss. Gardeners layer these organic materials over goldenseal plants before the snow flies in the coldest growing zones. Once you recreate those forest growing conditions, goldenseal is easy to care for, requiring no fertilizer or additional care--save for a drink of water during an extended drought. It resists disease, molds, and mildew and will form colonies that fill your shady area if you enrich the soil and give it adequate water.  Goldenseal attracts birds, bees, and other pollinating insects and squirrels who eagerly snack on its tiny fruits.  Goldenseal Is a Petite Beauty  Goldenseal is a smaller plant, topping out at around twelve inches high and wide. The stem and leaves emerge from a robust root system. The leaves are a beautiful citrine green, three- to seven-lobed, and form in pairs atop the stem. They produce solitary, tiny white flowers in the late spring. The flowers make way for the tiny bright red berries attracting birds and squirrels into your garden for a treat. Some gardeners deliberately plant goldenseal away from a vegetable garden to lure these creatures to a more appropriate snack.  Order Your Goldenseal Plant From TN Nursery Today  For a smaller shade plant that will attract birds and squirrels to entertain you, TN Nursery suggests goldenseal. Place your order today.

European Ginger (Asarum arifolium)  European Ginger: Asarum arifolium, previously Hexastylis arifolia, is the standard European ginger. Despite its reference to Europe, this evergreen species is a native North American perennial that originated in the humid forests of the southeast. Besides European Ginger, here are a few additional common names for this adorable evergreen plant: Arrowhead Wild Ginger Heartleaf Ginger Heartleaf Wild Ginger Little Brown Jugs Green Valentine  TN Nursery recommends this plant in the mid-south and midwest's moderate planting zones. European Ginger Is an Excellent Shade Garden Ground Cover  Finding the best plants for a shade garden can be challenging--European Ginger is one pretty perennial that flourishes in the deepest shade.  It loves moist soil that drains well. It is happiest when it beds down in plenty of organic material. When you plant European ginger, add a generous scoop of mulch, grass clippings, peat moss, or shredded leaves. It loves these materials.  The Lovely Green Foliage Makes European Ginger a Popular Choice  European Ginger is a favorite of TN Nursery customers who need to add profuse greenery to a shady spot.  The foliage is impressive. Each leaf can measure as much as six inches long and wide. Some gardeners describe the shape of the leaf as a blunt, rounded arrowhead. But others explain that it makes an abstract heart shape. The leaves have veins that create a crackled or leathery appearance.  The plant produces tiny, light burgundy to brown, jug-shaped flowers with a soft, peach fuzz texture. However, these are fairy blossoms--so small that the many leaves tend to conceal them. During the middle to end of summer, European Ginger will produce tiny berries. They are inedible to humans, but your backyard birds will enjoy harvesting them.  Order Your European Ginger From TN Nursery Today  TN Nursery suggests European Ginger for the deepest, shadiest yards where few perennials grow. This evergreen will add the color you desire--place your order today.

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) Mayapple: Podophyllum peltatum, or mayapple, is a shade-loving perennial herb that is a native species to North America. It originated in the rich, fertile forests that once stretched from southeastern Canada to the upper southern states. Podophyllum peltatum is a shade-loving plant; however, it will also tolerate a partial shade setting. It's pretty easy to take care of. To plant it, amend your soil with compost or shredded leaves, loosening it to allow proper drainage. After you plant your mayapple, you'll only need to water it occasionally, especially if you live in an arid climate. You might also de-compact the soil and add a generous scoop of compost once in a while. The mayapple is truly self-sufficient and does not need your assistance very often. The Lovely Green Foliage of Mayapple Plants Those shady spots in your garden can be tricky. But too little sunshine need not mean you cannot have a lush, green garden! Mayapple will grow into a nicely sized colony over a few seasons, helping to fill those shaded zones. Because it reaches as high as two feet, it has a fern-like presence. A single stem of the Mayapple Plant produces a pair of large, umbrella-shaped leaves in a rich, glossy green. Each leaf can be about eight inches long and has five to seven lobes and a toothy edge. The greenery emerges in the spring. After it grows the lovely, showy leaves, it produces single one-inch flowers in the fork of the leaf stalks. The cup-shaped, creamy white flowers typically have six petals and a bright yellow center. The plant bears "mayapples" after the flowers fade, tiny apple-shaped fruits unfit for human consumption. However, the fruit will not go to waste! Garden visitors like songbirds will enjoy the bountiful feast. Order Your Mayapple Plants From TN Nursery Today Mayapple Plants are a standard recommendation TN Nursery will make for people who need a lovely, ample foliage species for a shade garden. You will enjoy the immense, show-off greenery--order from TN Nursery today.

Water Lily Pads Water Lily Pads: No water garden or pond is complete without a bit of vegetation to create a healthy ecosystem. TN Nursery explains to customers that water lily pads provide a three-fold purpose in your pond. They are an aquatic perennial that will spread year over year. Lilypads need full sun, and each plant can span six feet across. First, they provide a safe haven for frogs who help control the bugs around your water. Without the safety of a lily pad, fish would consume the frogs--and the mosquitoes would become uncontrollable. They also attract healthy insects--pollinators like dragonflies and bees. Second, water lily pads protect fish from birds of prey who could quickly empty your pond of life. Fish instinctively hunt and hide in the shadows of the camouflage the plant provides. Finally, these aquatic plants facilitate the vital addition of oxygen to the pond. Growing plants helps to add oxygen for any fish or wildlife that live in your pond. Water Lily Pad Grows Under Water You might wonder how the roots of this plant grow underwater. The lily pad breaks the water's surface from the long tubers attached to the root system. The lily pad collects the light needed for photosynthesis and plant growth and sends it back to the roots via those tubers. The Graceful Appearance of the Water Lily Pad The water lily pad is bright green and rounded, with pronounced attractive veins. The lilypad can grow approximately twelve inches wide. The graceful and welcoming water lily flower forms from multiple erect petals with a long, narrow shape. The water lily flower comes in a range of beautiful hues: Bright pink Blush pink White Cream to light yellow Red Yellow Orange Purple They are prolific growers and bloomers that don't require care from you after planting. Water Lily Pads are available to purchase at TN Nursery Do you want to add greenery and flowers to your water garden? Order water lily pads from TN Nursery today.