Native Plant Guide

Stunning foliage plant prized for its colorful leaves ranging from deep purple to lime green. Small flowers appear on tall stems in late spring, attracting hummingbirds while producing negligible pollen. Excellent choice for adding year-round color to shaded balcony corners.

Vibrant blue flowering perennial that blooms from late summer into fall. Flowers are pollinated by insects rather than wind, making this an ideal allergy-friendly choice. Attracts beneficial pollinators while providing stunning vertical color in container arrangements.

Charming ground cover producing white flowers followed by small, edible berries. Spreads via runners to fill containers with attractive trifoliate leaves. Produces minimal pollen and provides the bonus of sweet fruit for fresh eating or attracting songbirds.

Shade-loving ground cover with distinctive heart-shaped leaves. Small maroon flowers bloom at ground level in spring, pollinated by ground-dwelling insects. Aromatic roots emit ginger-like scent when crushed. Perfect for deep shade locations where few plants thrive.

Fine-textured native grass alternative forming graceful clumps of narrow leaves. Tolerates shade exceptionally well and requires minimal maintenance once established. Produces inconspicuous flowers with very low pollen output, making it ideal for allergy-sensitive gardeners.

Compact native shrub offering year-round interest with white spring flowers, summer berries, and brilliant red fall color. Berries are edible and delicious, attracting birds if you don't harvest them first. Flowers produce minimal airborne pollen and are primarily bee-pollinated.