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Azure Bluet

Azure Bluet

Houstonia caerulea

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insects

A delicate, low-growing native wildflower with tiny pale blue flowers and thread-like foliage that forms a delightful groundcover. Ideal for rock gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized areas where it spreads slowly to create charming drifts.

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Buttonbush

Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

shrub
Pollinators & beneficial insectsErosion controlFlood-tolerant

Buttonbush is a deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive round, button-like flower clusters that bloom in summer and attract pollinators. It thrives in wet, boggy conditions and is excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland areas.

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Catchweed Bedstraw

Catchweed Bedstraw

Galium aparine

groundcover
EdibleMedicinalDynamic accumulator

A low-growing annual or winter annual with delicate white flowers and sticky, hooked fruits that cling to clothing and fur. Often considered a weed, it can spread rapidly in moist, shaded areas.

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Coffee

Coffee

Coffea arabica

shrub
EdibleEvergreenDynamic accumulator

A tropical evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and seeds (beans) used to produce coffee. Requires consistent moisture, shade, and warm temperatures to thrive.

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Field Madder

Field Madder

Sherardia arvensis

groundcover
Pollinators & beneficial insectsDynamic accumulator

Field madder is a low-growing annual groundcover with small pink or purple flowers and fine, whorled foliage. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and is often found in meadows and disturbed areas.

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Firebush

Firebush

Hamelia patens

shrub
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsFast-growing

A tropical shrub with vibrant orange-red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the warm season. Firebush is heat and drought tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for hot, sunny gardens.

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Fragrant Bedstraw

Fragrant Bedstraw

Galium triflorum

herbaceous
Medicinal

A low-growing woodland perennial with delicate three-petaled white flowers and fragrant, sweet-scented foliage. Excellent as a groundcover or underplanting in shade gardens.

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Hedge Bedstraw

Hedge Bedstraw

Galium mollugo

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsDynamic accumulator

Hedge Bedstraw is a sprawling perennial with small white flowers and whorled leaves, commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It serves as a useful groundcover or filler plant in naturalistic gardens.

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Jungle Flame

Jungle Flame

Ixora coccinea

shrub
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsEvergreen

Jungle flame is a tropical shrub prized for its brilliant clusters of small red, orange, pink, or yellow flowers that bloom almost year-round in warm climates. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for tropical and subtropical gardens.

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Lady's Bedstraw

Lady's Bedstraw

Galium verum

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinalDynamic accumulator

A low-growing perennial with needle-like foliage and tiny bright yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Historically used as a natural dye plant and attracts pollinators.

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Northern Bedstraw

Northern Bedstraw

Galium boreale

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinal

Northern Bedstraw is a delicate wildflower perennial with small white flowers and narrow leaves arranged in whorls. It thrives in open, sunny locations and is well-suited for native plant gardens and naturalized areas.

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Partridgeberry

Partridgeberry

Mitchella repens

groundcover
EdibleMedicinalEvergreen

A low-growing evergreen groundcover with dainty pink or white flowers followed by bright red berries that persist through winter. Excellent for woodland gardens and shaded areas.

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Sweet Woodruff

Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum

groundcover
EdibleWildlife habitat & foodMedicinal

A low-growing groundcover with delicate whorled leaves and tiny white or pale pink flowers that emit a sweet fragrance. Its foliage smells pleasantly of fresh hay and is traditionally used to flavor May wine.

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