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Grey Dogwood
Deciduous shrub reaching 2.5-4.5 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in early summer, followed by white berries on red pedicels. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Forms thickets in favorable conditions. Suitable for naturalized areas, hedgerows, and wildlife gardens. Native to eastern North America.
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Low-growing, herbaceous perennial reaching 10-20 cm tall. Features whorled leaves and small, greenish-white flowers surrounded by four white bracts, resembling a single large flower. Produces bright red berries. Prefers moist, acidic soils and partial to full shade. Spreads by rhizomes to form groundcover. Provides food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and as a native groundcover in cool climates.
Read MoreSilky Dogwood
Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-3 m tall. Features opposite, elliptical leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue or whitish fruits. Young stems often have a reddish color. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates occasional flooding. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control along streams. Suitable for naturalized areas and wetland margins.
Read MoreAlternate leaved Dogwood
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 5-8 m tall. Features distinctive horizontal branching and alternate leaves, unlike most dogwoods. Produces flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue-black berries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Adds unique architectural interest to woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreLanceleaf Coreopsis
Herbaceous perennial growing 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers blooming late spring through summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Long-blooming and low-maintenance. Suitable for meadows, prairie gardens, and sunny borders. Self-seeds readily in favorable conditions. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreSweet Fern
Aromatic deciduous shrub reaching 1-1.5 m tall. Features deeply lobed, fern-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Prefers acidic, well-drained sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. Nitrogen-fixing through root nodules, improving soil for companion plants. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form colonies. Drought-tolerant once established. Suitable for naturalized areas, slopes, and acidic soil gardens. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreSpring Beauty
Spring ephemeral perennial reaching 8-20 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and delicate white flowers with pink veining blooming in early spring. Grows from deep tuber, emerging before trees leaf out. Prefers rich, moist woodland soils and partial to full shade. Self-seeds readily to form colonies. Completely dormant by midsummer. Suitable for woodland gardens and naturalizing under deciduous trees. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreWhite Turtlehead
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-90 cm tall. Features lance-shaped, opposite leaves and clusters of white to pink turtle-head shaped flowers blooming late summer to fall. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and partial shade to full sun. Attracts bumblebees and serves as larval host for butterfly species. Deer-resistant. Suitable for rain gardens, stream banks, and moist woodland edges. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreFireweed
Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-180 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and tall spikes of pink to purple flowers blooming progressively from bottom to top. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Spreads vigorously by both rhizomes and wind-blown seeds. Important nectar source for pollinators. Pioneer species often found in disturbed areas.
Read MoreButtonbush
Deciduous shrub growing 1-3 m tall. Features glossy, opposite or whorled leaves and distinctive spherical flower heads of white blooms in summer. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates flooding. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Seeds are food for waterfowl. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland restorations. Native to wetland habitats across North America.
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