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  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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  • Annabelle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

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  • Adams Elderberry Bush

    Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'

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  • Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis

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  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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  • Winterthur Viburnum

    Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

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  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

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    Regular price $3701
  • Swamp Milkweed Flower

    Asclepias incarnata

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  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

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  • Early Bird Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Early Bird'

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  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    Regular price $6160
  • Crimson Comet Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCBM'

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  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

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  • Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia cardinalis

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  • Sunshine Superman Coreopsis

    Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman'

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  • Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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    Regular price $7975
  • Red Chokeberry Bush

    Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

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    Regular price $2942
  • Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

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    Regular price $10143
  • Red Midget Ratibida

    Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

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  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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  • Paper Birch Tree

    Betula papyrifera

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    Regular price $9790
  • Snow Flurry Aster

    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

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  • Pink Manners Obedient Plant

    Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'

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    Regular price $3467
  • Blue Mistflower

    Eupatorium coelestinum

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  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

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  • Sourwood Tree

    Oxydendrum arboreum

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  • Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower

    Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'

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    Regular price $3458
  • Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

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    Regular price $3864
  • Purple Poppy Mallow

    Callirhoe involucrata

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American Beauties®

Bring your garden to life with American Beauties® Native Plants, a premium collection of North American wildflowers, shrubs, and perennials selected for exceptional garden performance. These aren't just native plants - they're the showstoppers of the native plant world, chosen because they deliver vibrant color, season-long interest, and effortless beauty while supporting local ecosystems.

Native plants are species that evolved naturally in a specific region before European settlement. They've spent thousands of years adapting to local soils, rainfall patterns, and climate extremes, which makes them remarkably low-maintenance once established. The American Beauties® collection focuses on natives that excel in home landscapes - plants that offer the ecological benefits you want with the visual impact you expect.

From native hydrangeas with dinner-plate blooms to pollinator magnets like coneflowers and milkweed, these plants reduce maintenance, conserve water, and create habitat for butterflies, bees, and songbirds. Many feature striking silver foliage, compact mounding habits, or extended bloom periods that rival any hybrid. Whether you're looking for native plants by state, designing a pollinator garden, or simply want tough, beautiful plants that thrive without fuss, the American Beauties® collection makes your garden come alive.

FAQ's for Buying American Beauties® Online

What are considered native plants?

Native plants are species that naturally occurred in a region before European colonization, typically before the 1500s in North America. They evolved alongside local wildlife, climate, and soil conditions over thousands of years. The American Beauties® collection features natives from across the United States, from eastern woodland species to prairie wildflowers. True natives are different from "naturalized" plants, which were introduced from other continents but now grow wild.

How do I find native plants for my area?

Start by identifying your USDA growing zone and region (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, etc.). Many American Beauties® plants have wide native ranges - for example, Purple Coneflower and Butterfly Weed thrive from coast to coast. Check individual product pages for "Native Range" information and filter our collection by your hardiness zone. Native plants from similar climates often adapt well even outside their historic range.

Are native plants better for bees and butterflies?

Yes, native plants have co-evolved with native pollinators for thousands of years, creating specialized relationships you won't find with non-native species. Native bees, for instance, often emerge from dormancy precisely when native plants bloom. Butterfly species like Monarchs depend on native milkweeds as host plants for their caterpillars. Our collection highlights pollinator-friendly natives that support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects throughout the growing season.

Do native plants require less maintenance than other plants?

Once established, native plants typically need far less water, fertilizer, and pest control than non-natives because they're adapted to local conditions. However, "low-maintenance" doesn't mean "no maintenance" - young plants need regular water their first year to establish deep root systems. After that, most natives thrive on neglect and actually perform better in average garden soil than in heavily amended, fertilized beds.

What is the fastest growing native plant?

Growth rate varies by species and region, but fast-growing American Beauties® natives include River Birch (2-3 feet per year), Switchgrass (reaches full size in one season), and certain native Hydrangeas like Smooth Hydrangea. For perennials, Rudbeckia and native Asters establish quickly and fill in within one growing season. Keep in mind that "fast growing" for a tree differs significantly from "fast growing" for a perennial groundcover.

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