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Canada Mayflower
Rhizomatous perennial reaching 8-20 cm tall. Features heart-shaped leaves and small spikes of white flowers followed by red berries. Prefers acidic, moist woodland soils and shade. Spreads aggressively by rhizomes to form extensive groundcover. Adaptable to various woodland conditions. Suitable for naturalizing in acidic shade gardens and woodland groundcover. Native to northern North America.
Read MorePale Spiked Lobelia
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and slender spikes of small, pale blue to white flowers. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts small native bees and other pollinators. Suitable for dry prairies and meadows.
Read MoreGreat Blue Lobelia
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and tall spikes of brilliant blue flowers in late summer. Prefers moist to wet soils and partial sun to partial shade. Forms clumps through basal renewal. Important late-season pollinator plant. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreGreat Blue Lobelia
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-90 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and spikes of bright blue, tubular flowers. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Excellent for rain gardens, stream banks, and wet meadows.
Read MoreCardinal Flower
Herbaceous perennial growing 60-120 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and brilliant red, tubular flowers blooming in late summer to early fall. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Suitable for rain gardens, stream banks, and pond edges. Short-lived but self-seeds in favorable conditions. Native to Americas.
Read MoreTulip Tree
Deciduous tree reaching 20-30 m tall with a straight trunk and pyramidal to broad crown. Features unique, 4-lobed leaves and large, tulip-shaped flowers with greenish-yellow and orange markings in late spring. Prefers deep, rich, well-drained soils and full sun. Provides nectar for pollinators and seeds for wildlife. Suitable for large landscapes and shade trees. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreSpicebush
Deciduous shrub reaching 2-4 m tall. Features oval aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers appearing before leaves in early spring. Female plants produce bright red berries. Prefers moist, rich woodland soils and partial shade. Spectacular golden-yellow fall color. Important wildlife plant and host for spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Suitable for woodland gardens and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreCylindrical Blazingstar
Herbaceous perennial growing 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow, grass-like leaves and spikes of rosy-purple, tufted flowers blooming from top to bottom in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained, rocky or sandy soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and native bees. Suitable for rock gardens, prairie gardens, and hot, dry sites. Native to central United States and Ontario.
Read MoreRough Blazingstar
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features grass-like leaves and spikes of purple, tufted flowers blooming from top to bottom in late summer to fall. Prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Deep taproot makes it difficult to transplant. Suitable for prairie gardens, meadows, and sunny borders. Native to central and eastern United States.
Read MoreTamarack
Deciduous conifer reaching 15-25 m tall. Features soft, needle-like leaves in clusters, turning golden before dropping in fall. Produces small, upright cones. Prefers moist to wet, acidic soils and full sun. Tolerates poor drainage and cold temperatures. Provides food and habitat for wildlife, particularly in boreal regions. Suitable for wetland restorations and as a unique specimen tree in large landscapes. Native to northern North America.
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