Native Perennials
Ward’s also offers a variety of perennials native to North America, the East Coast, and specifically the Berkshires. For Native Trees and Shrubs post, click here. Native plants offer the best strategy for encouraging animal diversity in our landscape and our wild areas.
To see a list of Native Perennials that we usually carry or can easily acquire: see Plant List: Native Choices for the Berkshires
For specific planting situations, check out our plant finder tool.
This post of images shows some of what’s available in mid-July. If you have a specific plant in mind not on our list (link above), please send us an email.
Ferns
Perfect for Shady nooks in the garden
Native Perennials for Sun
Again, this is just a hint of what’s available in July.
Your Garden in the Fall
Still-warm soil and relatively cool air temperatures promote healthy root growth in plants that return each year. Check out our Fall gardening tips.
Fall Articles