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American Elderberry
Deciduous shrub growing 1.5-3 m tall. Features compound leaves and large, flat-topped clusters of small white flowers in early summer, followed by edible purple-black berries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts pollinators and provides food for birds. Berries used for food and medicine. Suitable for naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern and central North America.
Read MoreMeadow Willow
Deciduous shrub reaching 2-4 m tall. Features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and slender catkins appearing in early spring. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Provides food for pollinators and cover for wildlife. Useful for soil stabilization in wet areas. Suitable for wetland margins, rain gardens, and naturalized areas in moist sites. Native to northern North America.
Read MoreHeart-leaved Willow
Deciduous shrub or small tree growing 3-6 m tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and catkins appearing in early spring. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Fast-growing and useful for streambank stabilization and erosion control. Provides cover and food for wildlife. Suitable for wetland restorations and naturalized areas in moist sites. Native to North America.
Read MoreBebb’s Willow
Deciduous shrub or small tree growing 2-8 m tall. Features elliptical leaves with wavy margins and catkins appearing in early spring. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates both dry and wet soils. Provides early season food for pollinators and cover for wildlife. Suitable for naturalized areas, wetland margins, and erosion control. Native to most of North America.
Read MorePussy Willow
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m tall. Features elliptical leaves and distinctive fuzzy catkins (pussy willows) appearing in very early spring before leaves. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Provides very early season food for pollinators. Important for wetland habitats. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland restorations, and early spring interest in landscapes. Native to northern North America.
Read MoreGreen headed coneflower
Herbaceous perennial reaching 1-3 m tall. Features deeply lobed leaves and large yellow flowers with drooping petals and green central cones, blooming July to September. Prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Suitable for rain gardens, moist meadows, and back of borders. Can spread aggressively in ideal conditions.
Read MoreBlack-eyed Susan
Short-lived perennial or biennial growing 30-100 cm tall. Features hairy, lance-shaped leaves and showy yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers, blooming from June to September. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Excellent for meadows, prairies, and sunny borders. Self-seeds readily. Native to most of North America.
Read MoreFlowering Raspberry
Deciduous shrub reaching 1-2 m tall. Features large, maple-like leaves and showy, fragrant pink to purple flowers blooming throughout summer. Produces edible red raspberries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Thornless stems. Spreads by suckers to form thickets. Attracts pollinators and provides food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, shaded slopes, and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.
Read MoreSwamp Rose
Deciduous shrub growing 1-2.5 m tall. Features compound leaves and fragrant pink flowers blooming in early summer, followed by red rose hips persisting into winter. Stems have hooked prickles. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates flooding. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for wetland margins, rain gardens, and moist meadows. Native to eastern North America.
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