{"title":"Drought Tolerant Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished and resilient, these native perennials thrive with minimal supplemental water once rooted. Ideal for dry slopes, sunny borders, and low-maintenance landscapes across the Southeast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa","title":"Butterfly Milkweed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d959427b278c5fec\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Perennial Plant of the Year® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1985 \u003cspan\u003eNorth Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"31\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9) is built for the summers in the Southeast. While other perennials flag in our July humidity, this 2' x 2' mound stays locked in. It’s a disciplined, clump-forming native—meaning it won't go rogue in your garden—making it a perfect structural choice for tight urban spaces, containers, or clean, modern borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a reliable host for Monarch caterpillar larvae and a nectar hub for native bees. If you see your plants getting stripped of their leaves, don' panic—that’s the goal. They are biologically wired to handle it and will return from their deep, woody roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e In the Southeast, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eA. tuberosa\u003c\/i\u003e acts as a deep-soil anchor, making it a colorful choice for erosion control on dry, sandy slopes. Full sun and excellent drainage are the only two non-negotiables for this \u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Proof Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thrives on neglect and actually prefers lean soil over rich soils or fertilizer. To maximize the visual and ecological impact, plant in odd-numbered clusters (3-5) near the border edge or in sweeping drifts of 7 or more to create a reliable target for migrating Monarchs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47930506772694,"sku":"AT-QT-2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_ascl-tube-spec02-001.jpg?v=1773163234"},{"product_id":"blue-star-amsonia-hubrichtii","title":"Blue Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2011 Perennial Plant of the Year®,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003e (Zones 5-8), is a masterclass in texture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While many perennials focus solely on the bloom, this species earns its keep through seasonal transformation. \u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003eIt emerges in spring with clusters of sky-blue stars, but its real value lies in the feathery, thread-like foliage that stays a vibrant green all summer before turning a high-impact, glowing gold in autumn.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eGrowing 3' x 3', its mounding habit acts as a soft, structural filler that bridges the gap between coarser-leaved plants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59\"\u003eThe spring flowers are a primary draw for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59\"\u003eEarly-Season Nectar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003e seekers like butterflies and long-tongued bees.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, it is a \u003cstrong\u003eLepidopteran Host\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Snowberry Clearwing Moth; its foliage provides the essential fuel for their larvae. \u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eIts sap is milky and unpalatable to most herbivores, making it a reliable, d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eeer-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e anchor for open landscapes where grazing is an issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Southeast, Blue Star acts as a high-performance soil stabilizer. Full Sun is required to achieve the signature golden fall color. \u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003eIt is exceptionally long-lived and adaptable to various soil types, though it prefers well-drained sites.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003eOnce its deep, fibrous root system is established, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"368\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003e, making it ideal for the NC Piedmont.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a \"set it and forget it\" plant—give it space to reach its full 3-foot diameter and let it provide the soft-focus geometry your garden needs. \u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003eIf the plant becomes too wide after blooming, it can be sheared back by six inches to maintain a tighter, more rounded shape.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47902508875990,"sku":"AH-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_amso-hubr-spec06-001.jpg?v=1773163102"},{"product_id":"blue-false-indigo","title":"False Blue Indigo","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2010 \u003cspan\u003ePerennial Plant of the Year® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp; \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1992 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eBaptisia australis, \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-9) is quite \u003cem\u003eshrubby \u003c\/em\u003efor an herbaceous perennial. Reaching 3-4' tall and wide, it provides massive structural presence with clean, blue-green foliage. The upright spikes of deep indigo flowers in late spring are architectural standouts, followed by large, charcoal-black seed pods that add a percussive rattle and visual interest to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs a legume, it partners with soil microbes to 'fix' atmospheric nitrogen, essentially creating its own fertilizer while improving the soil health for the plants around it. \u003cem\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical host plant for several sulfur butterflies and the Wild Indigo Duskywing. Its flowers are specifically engineered for larger bees (like Bumblebees) who have the strength to \"trip\" the bloom to access the nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"195\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/i\u003e spends its first few years building a massive, woody taproot system before it puts on a major show. Because of this root system it is difficult to move once established—site it carefully. This trait makes\u003cem\u003e B. australis\u003c\/em\u003e an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eErosion Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e for large embankments. It thrives in full sun and is indifferent to poor soil and drought. It will tolerate partial sun, but blooming will be reduced. In the Southeast, it is a bulletproof performer that handles our humidity without losing its clean, structural form. Because it is highly resistant to deer and salt, it is an ideal solution for natural screening along property lines or road frontages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47902579917014,"sku":"BA-PT-2026","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_bapt-aust-spec04-001.jpg?v=1773163161"},{"product_id":"monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot","title":"Beebalm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9) is a foundational pillar of the southeast, recognized for its shaggy, lavender-pink flower heads and aromatic foliage. This straight species is a top performer, noted for its exceptional ecological vigor and its ability to transition seamlessly into a managed landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis plant is powerhouse \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"27\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSpecialist Bee Forage\u003c\/b\u003e, as its tubular blooms are a perfect fit for long-tongued bees and hummingbirds. \u003cspan\u003eMembers of the genus \u003cem\u003eMonarda \u003c\/em\u003esupport the many specialized bees of North Carolina. Beebalm also \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a primary nectar source for the Clearwing Hummingbird Moth and various swallowtail butterflies across the Southeast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA reliable \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"11\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e, Beebalm thrives in the heavy soils common to the Piedmont and beyond in full sun to part shade. Once established, its deep root system makes it highly \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"185\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an effective \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"223\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSoil Stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e for larger areas. To manage its footprint in a managed garden, cut the stems back by half in May for a bushier habit and more blooms. Powdery mildew can be an issue with all \u003cem\u003eMonarda \u003c\/em\u003especies. Space your plants at least 18–24 inches apart to ensure proper airflow. Spacing and adequate soil moisture are the most effective ways to prevent powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47951215755478,"sku":"MF-PT-2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/Monardafistulosa20240629_091221.jpg?v=1774389636"},{"product_id":"monarda-punctata-spotted-bee-balm","title":"Spotted Bee Balm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9), features unique tiered blooms with spotted cream flowers and striking neon-pink bracts. This species is top-tier \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eSpecialist Bee Forage\u003c\/b\u003e in the Southeast, attracting the Great Black Wasp (a beneficial, non-aggressive katydid hunter) and endangered specialist bees. As a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"5\"\u003eLepidopteran Host\u003c\/b\u003e, it supports the Gray Marvel moth and provides high-potency nectar during the mid-summer gap. It offers a distinct, architectural look that provides a designed aesthetic while remaining incredibly rugged in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThis species is a supreme \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e specialist that prefers full sun and well-drained spots. It is a fantastic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e plant for sunny walkways where its aromatic foliage can be brushed against. While it can be a short-lived perennial, it is a behaved self-seeder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47951303114966,"sku":"MP-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/Monardapunctata_9308.jpg?v=1774389309"},{"product_id":"rattlesnake-master-eryngium-yuccifolium","title":"Rattlesnake Master","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"80\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEryngium yuccifolium\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–8), is a striking, architectural member of the southeastern tallgrass prairie. Its unique, sword-like silver foliage resembles a \u003cem\u003eYucca\u003c\/em\u003e, making it an ideal choice for transitioning a native into a managed landscape. In mid-summer, it produces unique, globe-like white flower heads that provide a structural contrast to the softer forms of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"374\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMonarda\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"385\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is recognized for its incredible ruggedness and unique aesthetic. Rattlesnake Master is a premier \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"146\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSpecialist Bee Forage\u003c\/b\u003e, attracting a massive diversity of beneficial insects, including the specialist Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth and various predatory wasps that provide natural pest control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSite Care \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRattlesnake Master is a fantastic, no-maintenance plant. It is exceptionally \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e once established, thanks to a deep, vigorous taproot that anchors it firmly in our local clay. It thrives in full sun and average to moist, well drained soils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBecause of its deep taproot, it does not like to be moved once planted—site it carefully as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"94\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eSoil Stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e or part of a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"123\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e.  We recommend leaving the stalks standing through winter and cutting them to the ground in early March to make way for new silver rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47951471706326,"sku":"EY-QT-2026","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/Eryngiumyuccifolium20240621_190817.jpg?v=1774389944"},{"product_id":"slender-mountain-mint-pycnanthemum-tenuifolium","title":"Slender-leaf Mountain Mint","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 4–8), is a fine-textured, clump-forming perennial that provides a unique \"airy\" aesthetic to the managed landscape. Unlike its broader-leaved relatives, this species features needle-like, silvery-green foliage that remains clean and upright throughout the growing season. In mid-to-late summer, it is topped with dense clusters of small white flowers, often speckled with purple, which create a distinct \"frosted\" appearance in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the NC piedmont, this species is one of the most significant \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"72\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSpecialist Bee Forage\u003c\/b\u003e available. It provides high-volume nectar that supports a massive diversity of beneficial insects, including native bees, the Great Black Wasp (a docile beetle-hunter), and various Checkered Beetles. It is a documented host for the Gray Hairstreak butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIt has been recognized as a top performer in native plant trials for its extreme drought tolerance and \"no-flop\" habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSite Care \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a highly adaptable and functional species for Piedmont clay. It thrives in full sun and average-to-dry soils, making it an excellent choice for \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"141\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSoil Stabilization\u003c\/b\u003e on banks or as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"177\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e along walkways. While many mints are known for aggressive spreading, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"260\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eP. tenuifolium\u003c\/i\u003e is much better behaved, expanding slowly via short rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing clump. To maintain a tidy shape, it can be cut back to the ground in late winter. It is exceptionally deer resistant due to the high essential oil content in its foliage, which emits a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePhoto: \"\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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Unlike common dwarf cultivars, this species offers a more robust profile while maintaining a neat basal rosette of foliage that stays low to the ground. This habit makes it an ideal choice for the front of a managed border or as a repeating soft edge along a walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the Southeast, this species is a documented resource for specialist mining bees and the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. Due to this high ecological value, the National Wildlife Federation designates it a \"Top 30 Native Host Plant for pollen specialists\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSite Care \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis species is a reliable choice for the lean or clay soils provided they are well drained. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and performs best in full sun. To maintain a refined appearance and extend the flowering season into July, remove spent blooms regularly. A hedge trimmer works well for de-heading. 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