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The Facts Height: 2′ – 5′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Full Sun Water: Medium Soil: Any Growth Rate: Fast Gaura is a truly unique specimen. Native to North America, they are seen taking over prairies and grasslands. Their clumping habit almost makes them appear like thickets. The stems appear leafless, but sport them on the lower part of their body creating the thicket look. The blooms themselves clump and face in one general direction, usually upward. Gaura blooms

The Facts Height: 2′ – 3′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Full Sun Water: Dry to Medium Soil: Any Growth Rate: Fast A true native to the Americas, Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), this perennial is classic and ignites memories in our inner child. This is especially so if you are a child of Oklahoma, as it is the state wildflower. This is fitting as the name blanket flower came from the brightly colored patterns Native Americans would weave into their blankets. These bloom

The Facts Height: 1′ – 3′ Spread: 1′ – 3′ Sun: Shade Water: Medium to Wet Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Ferns are long sought after beauties for woodland and shade gardens. Their brilliant foliage contrasts brightly in dark spaces. These perennials bring life to otherwise lacklusters areas of gardens, porches or trails. While the variety of fern choices is almost endless, in Oklahoma there are four main varieties that stand out: Autumn Fer, Hol

The Facts Height: 2′ – 5′ Spread: 1.5′ – 2′ Sun: Full to Part Sun Water: Dry to Medium Soil: Any Growth Rate: Fast Echinacea, or Coneflower, is an Oklahoma native that never fails to impress. Its vibrant hues draw the eye to the large flowers it produces. Excellent heat and drought tolerance make it a garden favorite. The relatively low maintenance it has doesn’t hurt either, as it often reblooms without deadheading. At the center of the up

The Facts Height: 1′ – 2′ Spread: Undetermined Sun: Full Sun Water: Dry to Medium Soil: Any Growth Rate: Fast The Daylily (Hemerocallis) is often referred to as “the perfect perennial” for its wide adaptibility. From zone 1 to 11, drought to frost, this perennial is vibrant in color and vigorous in growth. It is hard to pin down a spread for daylillies as they can reach far if kept untamed. The common daylily blooms once per season with its bloom lasting an

The Facts Height: 2′ – 4′ Spread: 1′ – 1.5′ Sun: Full Sun Water: Dry to Medium Soil: Any Growth Rate: Fast Coreopsis is a native of the plains and is often referred to as tickseed. While some might call this a weed because of its native properties, this perennial is truly a stunning one. The varieties and colors which Coreopsis provides is vast and vibrant. Because of this, it is hard to define the plant structure in any one instance. Most, however, sport s

The Facts Height: 1′ – 2′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Morning Sun Water: Medium Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Columbine is a fascinating perennial. Its genus name, Aquilegia, derives from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because of its resemblance to that of an eagle’s claw. The flowers of this plant were used by the Native Americans as a compliment to other fresh greens because of its very sweet nature. Although safe if consumed in small quantities, it is not recommended

The Facts Height: 1′ – 2′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Morning Sun Water: Medium Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Carex, or Sedges, are brilliant ornamental grasses that bring life and color to otherwise shaded and dark areas of the garden. Hues of greens, yellows and golds compile this perennial color palette. Since it is a clumping perennial it does not spread much making it a great choice for containers and focal points for shorter perennials. Most varieties don’t mind wet f

The Facts Height: 0.5′ – 1.5′ Spread: 1′ – 2′ Sun: Morning Sun Water: Medium Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Anemone are beautiful to behold. They’re soft look only masks their hardy nature. These perennials have a wide zone range and are adaptable to many regions. Though this may be, filtered sunlight or full shade is best for these beauties. Spread by runners underground, these make fine additions to large areas of shade or woodland gardens. They’re bright colors are