Landscape Function: Filler

Viola striata (Striped Cream Violet)

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Viola striata (Common name striped cream violet) is a hardy filler plant native to the eastern U.S. and Southeastern Canada, thriving in moist woodlands. It grows 12-18 inches tall, attracting native bees and serving as a host for butterflies. Easy to cultivate, it performs best in mesic environments and makes for an excellent filler plant in shaded landscapes.

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)

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One of the widest-ranging native grasses, Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a highly ornamental and widely tolerant native prairie grass. Beginning with bluish-green new growth in Spring and finishing with orange to russet fall color that lasts well into the winter, Little Bluestem is an all-seasons interest plant to include in the landscape. Growing from … Read more