Naturalized Plants of Garden Interest

The plants listed below are not native to this area, yet have sufficiently interesting blooms that many people want them in their gardens or fields. That may be why they are now “naturalized” here, that is, they have self-propagating populations “in the wild.” If something is already naturalized in your vicinity, letting some remain in your garden or natural area may not be a problem, so long as it is not truly invasive. You may not want to introduce even a non-invasive naturalizer where it is not already nearby. If you grow these, seriously consider removing seedheads from self-sowers and be careful where you toss weeded plants (seeds & roots/corms). Either completely compost or leave them to thoroughly dry & die on an asphalt drive or in a closed black garbage bag prior to tossing. And if you see a lovely invasive, be warned, and remove it at first sighting!