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I've grown this in several spots and it always performs well. I've actually never seen it get powdery mildew and that's saying a lot. 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Could be used as a replacement for liriope, as Carex make good front of the border edger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBees and smaller pollinators\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump forming, very fine textured grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring spikelets are held above the leaves early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12\" (I'd put this at shorter. Closer to 6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part to full shade. Mine gets burning afternoon sun and it doesn't mind at all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry. 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Striking blooms summer through fall, eats up our heat and humidity. Does well in dry soils. It has been reported that deer tend to avoid this plant, but this is unconfirmed by me. Still I'm going to try it for sure. 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In full sun locations where you want a pop of late season color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYup. 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Excellent cut flower and it dries phenomenally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGosh, so many pollinators served.  They really get a lot of attention from bees and butterflies alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical cluster of flower spikes.  Minimal fine toothed foliage at the base, so to make a statement plant in clusters of 3 or 5 plants or more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e Long lasting summer bloomer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e3-4' depending on sun and soil planted in.  I have not grown this cultivar, my understanding is that its shorter than the straight species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun. Must have lots of full, blazing sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage to moist, well draining is a must. Will not tolerate mucky wet sites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soils\u003c\/strong\u003e  Loam to clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e It expands at a slow rate from it's roots (which is actually a corm.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance \u003c\/strong\u003eIn my experience, this plant does fine in normal garden soil.  If it's too dry it gives up the ghost, so don't plant it in an always bone dry spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating\u003c\/strong\u003e It'll do well under normal garden conditions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try \u003c\/strong\u003eYes if it's going to get at least *some* water and 6+ hours of sun.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYup. 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This plant is shorter than the species, topping out at 1-2', very appropriate for many urban gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLike many of its relatives, is a preferred nectar source for many butterfly species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium texture, stiff multi-stemmed perennial \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e Light purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade? \u003c\/strong\u003eSun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture \u003c\/strong\u003eDry, average, moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soils\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nope. 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Probably too much shade...willing to try again here in full sun as it is widely tolerant of all types of soils. When mature can withstand extreme drought. As a testament to this, if you travel south on North Capitol to New York Ave, on the right is a triangle of property behind the typical DC government iron fence. Easily 10 years ago they planted Prairie Dropseed there. While most have died, there are a few very robust hangers on. That is a super tough spot. No water. 100% blazing sun plus 10+ degrees hotter due to the asphalt and cars and constant wind from the vehicles. These can be super tough plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds use the grass for nests and overwintering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003eFine textured, shaggy, mophead appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003en\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight  \u003c\/strong\u003e1-2' x 2-3'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sun. Full blazing sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?  \u003c\/strong\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance  \u003c\/strong\u003eQuite a lot, but as with most plants, they need water to establish and will do better with at least some water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e Super tough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes. Full sun, average moisture should do this plant right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native?  \u003c\/strong\u003eYup. DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f680\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pahls.com\/shop\/prairie-dropseed-grass-4\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter pics here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56999652491569,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/sporob_hetero_mbg.jpg?v=1793236220"},{"product_id":"sisrynchium-angustifolium-lucerne","title":"Sisrynchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' BLUE EYED GRASS 'Lucerne'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANYA'S TAKE\u003c\/strong\u003e: I have grown this plant before...untill it got lost under an avalanche of Rudbeckia, couldn't take the shade and gave up the ghost. But, I wanted it back and here it is. I love the short stature and stiff grass like texture. The pretty May-June blooms are nice too! It expands to form handsome clumps and did well in my dry yard. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium green, grass like upright texture. A great low maintenance grass like plant to use as a contrast in texture to keep your plantings interesting.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003eStarry blue flowers May-June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e  6-10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sun to part shade, but really likes sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully? \u003c\/strong\u003e No, very well mannered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance \u003c\/strong\u003e Yup. If it likes my yard, it's drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e Very!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  If you need a front edger or petite ground cover this is a good plant to try. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native?  \u003c\/strong\u003eYup. DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c609\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56999654424881,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/sisrynch_mbg.jpg?v=1793236220"},{"product_id":"sisrynchium-angustifolium-lucerne-copy","title":"Adiantum pedatum - MAIDENHAIR FERN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANYA'S TAKE\u003c\/strong\u003e: I have long wanted to plant this fern, it is so delicate and lovely! I'm going to plant it in the moistest part of my yard and hope for the best...I know others who grow it successfully here in DC in areas of where they have dark cool locations so that's where I'm going to try it. It's native habitat is wooded slopes and ravines, not super wet spots. Indeed, it's reported to do fine in average to moist soils and is tolerant of drier soils than many ferns.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003eFinely textured, medium green with lovely dark contrasting stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003en\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight  \u003c\/strong\u003e1-2' x 1-2'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Nope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance \u003c\/strong\u003e Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e In a average to moist spot it's probably fairly adaptable, but this is not a bulletproof plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  If you have full shade spot with a lot of compost or leaves for mulch. Or a moist spot or in a rain garden with full shade. Or maybe even where you have a downspout discharging...as long as it's minimal sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native?  \u003c\/strong\u003eYup. DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285642\u0026amp;isprofile=1\u0026amp;basic=Adiantum\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ADPE\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore pics here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56999654850865,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/Adiantum_pedatum_fronds_Form_and_fronds_KM_CC_BY_2.0.jpg?v=1793236220"},{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-peachies-pick","title":"Stokesia laevis 'Peachies Pick'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANYA'S TAKE\u003c\/strong\u003e: I have and do grow Stoke's Aster cultivars in my dry garden. They are more typically found in moist meadows so for them to make it in my hot, dry urban yard is saying something. I will say, they don't love it, but they do tolerate it and they do bloom. A lot. I think it's worth it for you to give this plant a try especially if you will give it some water from time to time (I do not) it should give you happy blooms all season long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003eBees and small insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium green foliage with medium texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003eBeautiful lavendar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e This is a short cultivar 1-1.5' tall and wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sun or part shade (I have mine in part shade because I know it won't get a lot of water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully? \u003c\/strong\u003e No. Very tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance  \u003c\/strong\u003eVery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e Very tough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes. 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It gets no supplemental water and is an consistent 3.5'. Flowers better and they last longer with water, though. Wonderful flower, seed heads hold all winter. Goldfinches love the seeds and put on a show with these! Tried and true. Tough as nails. Occasionally self seeds but I don't mind at all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSmall bees and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright narrow plant. Medium to coarse texture leaves. 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Blooms summer through fall, does fine in our heat, humidity and dry soils. It has been reported that deer tend to avoid this plant, but this is unconfirmed by me. Still I'm going to try it for sure. It's actually reported to make good cut flowers, so we'll see...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eB\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eees and butterflies frequent the flowers, while songbirds feast on seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical habit, topped with blooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlooming from mid-summer through early fall, firey red to orange blooms top contrasting dark purple stems, making a unique cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4' x 1-2' wide. 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In full sun locations where you want a pop of late season color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYup. 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This variety was selected for it's heavy flowering habit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003earound 5-6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage to dry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soils  \u003c\/strong\u003eWell drained high organic matter soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's rhizomes slowly expand to form attractive clumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well in average moisture to dry shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating\u003c\/strong\u003e It's new to me in my yard this year but I suspect it's pretty adaptable given where I've seen it growing. I've known people to use this as a lawn alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!  If you have a shady spot that needs some love I'd give it a go! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYup. Entire east coast including DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=439689\u0026amp;isprofile=0\u0026amp;basic=Carex\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newmoonnursery.com\/nursery-plants\/carex-pensylvanica-straw-hat\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eore images here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhoto credit Elaine Miller NOVA Master Gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57017038799153,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/carex_pensylvanica_inflorescencesElaineMillerNOVAMstrGard.webp?v=1737734257"},{"product_id":"carex-pensylvanica-pensylvania-sedge-straw-hat-copy","title":"Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge' - CAREX MUSKINGUM 'LITTLE MIDGE'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanya’s Take\u003c\/strong\u003e I have not grown this - yet. Fine textured uniquely shaped ground cover for moister areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features of Carex\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esedges in general are not attractive to deer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBees and smaller pollinators\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green. Forms handsome rounded dense clumps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8-10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage to moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soils  \u003c\/strong\u003eWell drained high organic matter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Will spread gently by rhizomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably fairly low. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown to me, I get to try new plants too, you know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!  If you \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA qualified yes. This plant selection was made in Ontario and this particular variety is most readily found in the Great Lakes region. 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Yes, it does best in moist areas, but I've somewhat sucessfully grown it in my dry yard for years. It doesn't love my too dry soil, but it never completely dies. It always reaches out for more shade in my yard and wants to live! But I'm finally going to move on from it. What I've learned is that it's very tough and adaptable. With a solid layer of mulch it will grow just about anywhere in full shade. Even very dry shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall insects and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003e2-3' tall frond with fine textured leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003en\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3' x 2-3' in dry shade. 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DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=269936\u0026amp;isprofile=0\u0026amp;gen=Iris\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardengoodsdirect.com\/products\/dwarf-crested-iris?variant=39978130309162\u0026amp;tw_source=google\u0026amp;tw_adid=725128141425\u0026amp;tw_campaign=22022196175\u0026amp;tw_kwdid=pla-294682000766\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=22022196175\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAADP33B_ITABVsQLTWgNS4SeZrMeOW\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwuobXBhBXEiwAYUaIlXR_ol7cRV6qNdNmO8mQ_2Gf72b4MkcNsIKk_TsSUwYwGzo95FGy2RoCaGoQAvD_BwE\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter pics here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit Romence Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57171272696113,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/IrisCristata_PowderBlueGiant_-1_Romence_Gardens.jpg?v=1793236221"},{"product_id":"pycnanthemum-muticum-clustered-mountain-mint-copy","title":"Pycnanthemum muticum - CLUSTERED MOUNTAIN MINT DIVISIONS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIVSIONS - I have a decided to cut down the of mountain mint I have. 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