New Moon Nurseries
North American Native
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout'
Common Name: Purple Knockout lyre-leaf sage
Native to North America (cultivar)
Mainly grown for its rosettes of glossy burgundy leaves that transform to a deep purple in summer followed by red in the autumn, this native selection is the perfect substitution for non-native Ajuga. Blue flowers appear in late spring a…
[More Info]
Schizachyrium scoparium
Common Name: Little bluestem - 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year
Native to North America
Schizachyrium scoparium is a mounding grass with narrow green or blue-green foliage. In late summer inconspicuous flowers are held on branched stems above the leaves. Fluffy light catching seed clusters follow. Fo…
[More Info]
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz'
Common Name: Little bluestem - 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year
Native to North America (cultivar)
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Jazz’ is an Intrinsic Perennials Introduction. A lovely upright blue tinted Little Bluestem cultivar that was a sport from The Blues. Plants are shorter at just 2 to 2.5' that w…
[More Info]
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation PP 25202'
Common Name: Little bluestem - 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year
Native to North America (cultivar)
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ is a sturdy upright Little Bluestem cultivar. Plants have attractive fine textured blue-green foliage. In late summer small flowers are h…
[More Info]
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'
Common Name: Little bluestem - 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year
Native to North America (cultivar)
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ is a lovely upright blue tinted Little Bluestem cultivar. Plants have attractive fine textured steely blue foliage and rosy pink stems. In late summer small flowers a…
[More Info]
Scirpus atrovirens
Common Name: Green bulrush
Native to North America
Scirpus atrovirens is a rhizomatous cool season perennial sedge relative. Plants produce multiple culms with arching or drooping olive green leaves. In summer, fertile culms bear rounded yellow-green compound inflorescences followed by d…
[More Info]
Scirpus cyperinus
Common Name: Wool grass
Native to North America
Scirpus cyperinus is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in dense tussocks of arching basal leaves. Plants produce upright unbranched culms with ascending or spreading medium green leaves. In summer, the culms are topped with rounded …
[More Info]
Scirpus validus (tabernaemontani)
Common Name: Soft stemmed bulrush
Native to North America
Scirpus validus is a rhizomatous cool season perennial with tall dark green triangular culms. Leaf sheaths wrap the culm but blades are insignificant or absent. From summer until fall, the stems are topped by pendulous reddish brown …
[More Info]
Scutellaria incana
Common Name: hoary skull cap
Native to North America
Prefering light shade and drier soils, this plant is adaptable to sun and more moist soils. In mid summer its strong square stems branch to produce an abundance of deep blue flowers 1 inch long, similar in appearance to snap dragons, and …
[More Info]
Sedum ternatum
Common Name: three-leaved stone crop
Native to North America
A mat forming evergreen wildflower. Leaves are small and blue-green. In early summer, sprays of starry white flowers tower to 6”. In the wild, this lovely sedum grows in close proximity to calcareous rocks.
[More Info]
Senecio aureus
Common Name: Golden ragwort
Native to North America
A mounding perennial with shiny heart shaped basal leaves. In spring clusters of golden-yellow daisies rise above the foliage on sturdy stems. Plants form large colonies over time in wet or moist woodlands.
[More Info]
Silene caroliniana
Common Name: Wild pink
Native to North America
A tufted perennial wildflower with narrow lance-shaped leaves. In spring loose clusters of rosy pink flowers with dark centers rise above the foliage on slender stems. The floret bases are tubular and the petals are spreading and wedge …
[More Info]
Silene regia
Common Name: Royal Catchfly
Native to North America
Scarlet flowers in July & August attract Hummingbirds like a magnet. Grows best in full sun to partial shade in dry to medium soils. Great for shallow or rocky soils.
[More Info]
Silene virginica
Common Name: Fire pink
Native to North America
Tufted perennial wildflower with narrow lance-shaped leaves. In spring loose clusters of scarlet red flowers similar to Phlox spp. rise above the foliage on slender stems. The floret bases are tubular and the petals are s…
[More Info]
Silphium perfoliatum
Common Name: Cup plant
Native to North America
This quirky individual has sturdy square stems and large opposite leaves that are joined at the base. The tall stately plants are crowned with yellow daisies in summer for 4-6 weeks. This imposing long-lived perennial thrives in mois…
[More Info]
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Common Name: Blue-eyed grass
Native to North America (cultivar)
‘Lucerne’ is a low rhizomatous wildflower. Plants form tufted clumps of narrow sword shaped leaves. Starry bright blue flowers rise above the foliage to a height of 12” or so. This diminutive beauty prospers …
[More Info]
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Suwannee'
Common Name: Blue-eyed grass
Native to North America (cultivar)
Low rhizomatous wildflower that forms tufted clumps of narrow sword shaped leaves. Starry bright blue flowers rise above the leaves to a height of about 1’. This diminutive beauty prospers in sunny or lightly shaded gardens with…
[More Info]
Solidago caesia
Common Name: Blue-stem goldenrod
Native to North America
From late summer into fall plants are graced with yellow axillary flower racemes. Plants are tough and adaptable prospering in part sun or part shade with mesic or average soil.
[More Info]
Solidago flexicaulis
Common Name: Zig-zag goldenrod
Native to North America
A great choice for dry shade, brightens up the woodlands in the fall. From late summer into fall plants are topped with elongated yellow flower clusters. Smaller axillary flower racemes develop lower on the stem.
[More Info]
Solidago graminifolia
Common Name: Grass-leaved goldenrod
Native to North America
Upright perennial wildflower. Leaves are alternate, linear and grass-like. From late summer into fall stems are terminated with flat topped yellow flower clusters. Plants are tough, vigorous and adaptable, prospering in sunny or p…
[More Info]
Solidago nemoralis
Common Name: Prairie goldenrod
Native to North America
Rhizomatous. Favors poor soils, sand, clay, or gravel, but will flourish in the fertile soils as well. narrow nodding wands of numerous yellow compound flowers.
[More Info]
Solidago odora
Common Name: Sweet goldenrod
Native to North America
An upright clumping perennial wildflower with glossy anise scented foliage. Leaves are alternate and narrowly lanceolate. From mid-summer to autumn, stems are terminated with yellow pyramidal flower panicles. Plants are tough and adapt…
[More Info]
Solidago rugosa
Common Name: Wrinkle-leaf goldenrod
Native to North America
Solidago rugosa is an upright perennial wildflower with sturdy pubescent stems. Leaves are lance shaped or ovate. The blade surface is rugose with deeply indented veins that impart a wrinkled appearance. From late summer until …
[More Info]
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Common Name: Wrinkle-leaf goldenrod
Native to North America (cultivar)
Selected for its superior bloom, really looks like exploding fireworks when in bloom. ‘Fireworks’ is an upright perennial wildflower with sturdy pubescent stems. Leaves are narrow and lance shaped with a wrinkled surfa…
[More Info]
Solidago speciosa
Common Name: Showy goldenrod
Native to North America
Solidago speciosa is an unbranched clumping perennial wildflower with narrowly oval foliage. From late summer until autumn, plants are topped by attractive pyramidal golden-yellow flower panicles. This lovely goldenrod prosp…
[More Info]
Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'
Common Name: Creeping goldenrod (No Advance Orders)
Native to North America (cultivar)
Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' is a bushy compact goldenrod cultivar with toothed heart shaped foliage. From late summer until autumn, plants bear profusions of golden yellow flower sprays. This lovely goldenrod variety prospers …
[More Info]
Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name: Indian grass
Native to North America
Sorghastrum nutans is an elegant clump forming warm season grass. In spring and early summer, plants form low growing tufts of graceful bluish-green arching leaves. As summer progresses, the culms rise and are topped by attract…
[More Info]
Sporobolus airoides
Common Name: Alkali Sacaton
Native to North America
A petite warm season bunch grass. Plants form attractive mounds of slender gray-green arching leaves. In late spring one or more culms rises above the foliage bearing airy panicles of pinkish spikelets. The florets mature into sma…
[More Info]
Sporobolus heterolepis
Common Name: Prairie dropseed
Native to North America
Sporobolis heterolepis is a petite warm season perennial grass. Plants form attractive mounds of slender deep green arching leaves. In late spring one or more culms rises above the foliage bearing airy panicles of olive, s…
[More Info]
Stylophorum diphyllum
Common Name: Celandine poppy (No Advance Orders)
Native to North America
Stylophorum diphyllum is a low mounding wildflower with bold lobed leaves. In spring, stems are terminated by clusters of bright yellow poppy-like blooms. This unique perennial thrives in rich open woods or shade gardens …
[More Info]