{"id":13640,"date":"2018-12-14T14:56:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T17:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=13640"},"modified":"2024-12-11T00:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:48:13","slug":"8-low-maintenance-plants-for-landscaping-in-louisville-ky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/louisville\/8-low-maintenance-plants-for-landscaping-in-louisville-ky\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Low-Maintenance, Native Plants for Landscaping in Louisville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to start a garden in Louisville, you should consider using native plants. While all plants provide benefit to the ecosystem, native plants offer more of those benefits while also requiring less intensive care. These plants are already adapted to the soils and climates of the region, allowing you to spend less time maintaining your garden and more time enjoying it. Consider these eight native plants for a sustainable, responsible garden this season.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>&nbsp;1. Sweet Coneflower <\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower.jpg\" alt=\"greyhead coneflower\" class=\"wp-image-11975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Optimized-yellow-coneflower-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudbeckia subtomentosa <\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average <\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun to partial shade<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to four feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: July-September<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Sweet Susan, this flower is similar in appearance to Orange Coneflower. <\/span><\/p>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is typically found growing wild in wet prairies or on woodland edges, but also makes frequent appearances on roadsides. It is resilient to most weather conditions in Louisville and makes a beautiful addition to any garden.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Purple Milkweed<\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Milkweed\" class=\"wp-image-13641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/milkweed-417752_1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Asclepias purpurea<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Moist<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial <\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to three feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: June-July<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This popular plant is a host for the Monarch butterfly, a must for a native garden. It has a deep magenta color and is endangered in many states. While it tends to grow wild in prairies, meadows, and open fields, it can be cultivated in just about any area as long as it has access to plenty of sun and water.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Scarlet Bee Balm<\/b><\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monarda didyma<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to four feet <\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: June<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Red Bergamot and Osweago Tea, bee balm\u2019s red flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and of course, bees, making them a valuable addition to a native garden. This popular perennial produces scarlet-red flowers in terminal tufts, as well as mint-scented leaves. This plant is easy to cultivate, susceptible to few issues and diseases besides the common powdery mildew.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Winterberry <\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt.jpg\" alt=\"winterberry\" class=\"wp-image-11929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/winterberry-opt-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ilex verticillata<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun to partial shade<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial shrub<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Ten to eighteen feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: October (berries only) <\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perennial shrub produces vibrant red berries, which attract birds and other wildlife. It is known by several other names, including Black Alder and Michigan Holly, producing purplish green foliage that turns black upon the first frost. The modest flowers are accompanied by clusters of bright red berries that remain throughout the winter. It is show stopping in the late fall and early winter, and can grow in either wet or dry sites.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Wild Columbine<\/b><\/h2>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280.jpg\" alt=\"wild columbine\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/columbine-1223211_1280-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aquilegia canadensis<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun or shade<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to two feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: May-June<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attracting hummingbirds, this plant is also known by the name of Eastern Red Columbine. It grows up to two feet in height and is most famous for its elegant, red and yellow flowers. It is typically found in woodlands, producing a sweet nectar that attracts long-tongued insects and hummingbirds.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. Blazing Stars<\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star.jpg\" alt=\"blazing star\" class=\"wp-image-12859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tall-blazing-star-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Liatris <\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to six feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: June to September<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This species is highly unique, offering different species that bloom at different periods throughout the season. It provides a vertical appeal, growing skyward in a towering display of vibrant color. There are dozens of varieties of blazing stars, so make sure you select the species that will grow best in your native garden.<\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. Trumpet Honeysuckle <\/b><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280.jpg\" alt=\"cape honeysuckle plant\" class=\"wp-image-13644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-81x55.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-610x415.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cape-honeysuckle-346888_1280-800x544.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lonicera semperviren<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Sun or partial shade<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial vine<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Vine, minimal height<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: April to October<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This winding vine produces tubular red flowers that serve as an attractant for hummingbirds. It is one of the few vines found in Louisville that is non-invasive. In addition to its gorgeous flowers, the vine also produces a red fruit, which is popular among multiple species of wildlife. It serves as an excellent climber or ground cover plant. <\/span><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8. False Blue Indigo <\/b><\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baptisia australis<\/span><\/i><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Average requirements<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Full sun<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: Perennial<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height: Up to five feet<\/span><\/li>    <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloom Time: May to June<\/span><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing showstopping blue flowers and attractive greenish-blue foliage, false blue indigo is a great choice for a beginner gardener. It tends to occur naturally in nutrient-rich woods, thickets, and along stream beds. It is easy to care for, requiring little maintenance beyond patients in its cultivation.<\/span><\/p>    <p>Need help choosing the right plants for your landscape? Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/louisville-ky-landscaping\"><span class=\"s1\">Louisville lawn care<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;page for more information!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to start a garden in Louisville, you should consider using native plants. 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