2018 Spring Native Plant Sale

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1 Virginia Living Museum Common Name Scientific Name PERENNIALS Bloom Period 2018 Spring Native Plant Sale Flowers Heig ht Light Soil / ure Notes Wildlife Benefit Agastache scrophulariifolia Purple Giant Hyssop Allium cernuum Nodding Onion Amsonia hubrictii Threadleaf Amsonia Amsonia tabernaemontana Bluestar Anemone canadensis Canada Anemone Anemone viginiana Thimbleweed Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' Yellow Columbine Arisaema triphyllum Jack in the Pulpit Aristolochia serpintaria Virginia Snakeroot Asarum canadense Wild Ginger Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed Asclepias purpurascens Purple Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed Baptisia alba White False Indigo 3", upright spike of deep purple flowers. 2' - 4' May-Jul 3" domed clusters of pale pink, nodding flowers on long stalks. Large clusters of small pale blue stars. Large clusters of small pale blue stars ' - 3' 2' - 3' Each stem 1-3 peduncles topped with a 5-petalled, bright white flower. 1-2 Each stem is topped with a 5-petalled, cream-colored bloom. 1-2 Profuse red & yellow dangling flowers. 1' - 3' Sun-, fruit Aug-Sep Profuse, dangling, pale yellow flowers. 3" flowers: whitish finger-like Jack inside a leaf-like spathe ( pulpit ). Light green, w/purple striping. Yellow, purple pipe-shaped flowers Three-lobed & purple brown, underneath the foliage. Not showy ' - 3' Part - Rich- Average/ - - Rich- - Rich-Average, Welldrained / - Rich-Average, Welldrained / Rich-Average, Organic / - 1'-3' Avg/ 6" - 12" Flat-topped clusters of rose-pink flowers. 2' - 4' Part - Large round clusters of light to deep purple flowers. 2' - 3' Sun Large round clusters of fragrant dusky brownish-purple flowers. 2' - 4' Sun Flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers. 1' - 3' Clusters of white flowers atop stems of 1' - 3' slender grassy foliage. Tall spikes of cream pea-type blossoms on charcoal stems (resemble lupines). 3' - 4' - - Average/ -, well drained - - Fragrant flowers and licorice-scented foliage. Deadhead for a second bloom. Leaves have an onion scent when crushed. Dainty flowers are showy in mass. Deer and rabbit resistant. Leaves turn bright yellow in fall and stems turn white for winter interest. Drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Leaves turn a bright yellow in fall. Cut back to the ground in winter. Spreads by rhizomes. Each rhizome produces 2-3 crowns that are 6"+ tall. Each crown produces 1-3 heavily branched stems. Thimble-shaped seedheads fluff out like cotton balls when ripe. Rabbit resistant. Short lived but self-seeds. Drought tolerant. Deadhead for second bloom. Deer resistant. Short lived but self-seeds. Drought tolerant. Deadhead for second bloom. Deer resistant. Fruit cluster of bright red berries. May need more than 1 plant for berries & may take several years to begin fruiting. Toxic if ingested. Showy groundcover. Host for pipevine swallowtail butterflies. Plant as shady groundcover. Will naturalize. Prefers consistently soil moist. Use to naturalize wet areas. Very showy flowers. Orange aphids are common pests; can be dislodged w/water spray. Very showy flowers. Orange aphids are common pests; can be dislodged w/water spray. Spreads with runners. Deer resistant. Will tolerate heavy clay soil. Spreads by under-ground runners. Decorative dried pods. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Doesn't transplant well. Comes up late & dies back early, esp. when young - mark location so you don t disturb or lose it. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant, delicate foliage, does not grow too tall. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Plant it where it has room to grow - can not be moved once established. Deer and rabbit resistant., Birds, Bees, Birds, Mammals, Monarch host, Monarch host, Monarch host, Monarch host, Monarch host Bumblebees, Butterfly host

2 Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo Baptisia tinctoria Yellow False Indigo Blephia ciliata Downy Wood Mint Boltonia asteroides False Aster Callirhoe involucrata Winecups Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Campanulastrum americanum American (Tall) Bellflower Chelone glabra White Turtlehead Chelone obliqua Rose Turtlehead Chrysopsis mariana Maryland Golden Aster Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty Conoclinium coelestinum Blue Mistflower Coreopsis auriculata Eared Coreopsis Coreopsis pubescens Star Tickseed Dicentra eximia Fern Leaf Bleedingheart Pink Dodecatheon meadia Shooting Star Echinacea angustifolia Narrow-Leaved Coneflower Echinacea pallida Pale Coneflower Echinacea paradoxa Yellow Coneflower Jul-Aug May-Aug Aug-Oct Jul-Aug Sep-Oct Mar-May Aug-Oct Apr-Sep May-Jul Jun-Jul Tall spikes of blue-purple pea-type blossoms (resemble lupines). Loose clusters of yellow pea-type blossoms. 1'- 3' 2" whorled tiers of pale purple, tubular flowers. 1-3' Small white daisy-flower with yellow center. 5' - 6' 3" magenta poppies with white centers. 1", shiny yellow flowers, resembling 1' - 2' huge buttercups. 1" star-shaped blue flowers along a tall spike. 2' - 6' Large, tubular white flowers resemble turtle heads. 2-3 Large, tubular pink flowers resemble turtle heads. 2' - 3' 3' - 4' 6"- 12" Sun Part - Part - Plants are topped with clusters of yellow 1" daisies. 1' - 2' Sun Pinkish white flowers with darker pink veins in a loose cluster in the top part of the stem. Flat clusters of pale blue-purple flowers top leafy stems. 2" yellow-orange daisies with yellow centers and shallow-lobed petals " - 18" 2" yellow-orange daisies with yellow centers and shallow-lobed petals. 1 4 Blush pink, drooping heart-shaped flowers strung along leafless stem. 1.5 '- 2' Part - Clusters of lilac/pink/or white, 1" flowers that resemble shooting stars. 1'- 2' Part Drooping purple to lavender rays surround cone shaped center Large daisies with slender pale-pink drooping petals around a domed orange center. Large yellow flowers with domed brown centers. 1-3' 2'- 3' Sun 2-3' Sun Average-Poor/ - Drought tolerant. Plant it where it has room to grow - can not be moved once established. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant. Leaves can be used to make a very weak indigo dye. Does not transplant well once established. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful in open woodland gardens. Drainage is important to prevent powdery mildew. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Profuse blooms nearly cover plant in late summer and early autumn. Deer resistant. Mat-forming. Taproot makes it drought tolerant but hard to transplant. Good in borders, rock gardens, & meadows. Attractive roundish heart-shaped leaves. Use to naturalize wet areas, in ponds. Annual/biennial. Allow to reseed naturally. Good for Rich-Average/ dry woodland gardens or shady borders. Average, Humusy, Well-drained/ - Rich-Average, Humusy/ - - Rich-Ave., acid, Well-drained/ - - Average/ - Average, Acidic, Well-drained/ / Sand - Clay Usually found in moist areas along streams with ferns & cardinal flower. Pinch stem buds in spring for bushier plants. Needs mulch in full sun. Pinch off stem buds in spring for a bushier plant. Baltimore checkerspot host. Blooms late summer into fall. Very drought tolerant. Leaves are long and silvery, esp. when young. Attractive spring perennial is spectacular in large patches. Edible tubers. Dies back after seed capsules have ripened. Flowers resemble annual Ageratum. Spreads freely looks good in large mass. Bumblebees, Butterfly host Bumblebees, Butterfly host Songbirds Bees, Butterfly host plant Butterfly host plant Divide every few years & discard older woody portions., Deer resistant. Goldfinches Keeps its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and deep green leaves all summer long. Deer resistant. Showy, unusual addtion to garden beds; great for naturalizing woodsy areas. Deer resistant. Dormant in summer. Plant in rock gardens, woodland gardens, or naturalized areas. Good drainage is important in summer. Dought tolerant. Nice addition to ptaire gardens. Works well in flower arragements. Good meadow species with grasses. Deer resistant. Deer resistant. (Nearly Native)., Goldfinches Songbirds, Beneficial insects Bees,, Birds, Small Mammals, Goldfinches Bees,,So ngbirds

3 Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower Echinacea tennesseensis Tennessee Coneflower Equisetum hyemale Horsetail/ Scouring Rush Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master Eupatorium maculatum Joe-Pye Weed Eupatorium purpureum Purple Joe-Pye Eupatorium serotina Late Blooming Boneset Eurybia macrophylla Bigleaf Aster May-Sep Jul-Oct Jun-Oct Jul-Oct Large pink/purple daisy-flower with domed orange center. 2' - 3' Slightly upturned purple petals around a coppery-orange cone. 1'- 2' A non-flowering plant related to ferns; spores produced in terminal cone-like structures. 2' - 4' Silvery white spiky spheres of small flowers. 2' - 3' Sun Large flat-topped cluster of fuzzy dull rose-pink flower heads. 2' - 7' Large domed cluster of small dull rosepink flower heads. 2' - 7' Tiny white flowers in fuzzy clusters. White/Purple flowers Average, Alkaline, Well-drained/ - Average-Poor/ - - Average-Rich/ Average-Poor/ - Prefers basic soil, add lime if soil is acidic. Deer resistant. Like purple coneflower but slightly smaller with upturned petals and a less vigorous habit. Deer resistant. RARE. Often used in arrangements. Can be aggressive in wet sites/heavy clay. Good grown in a garden pool. Toxic if ingested. Drought tolerant. Spiky yucca-like basal leaves add interest to garden even when plant not in bloom. Dried seed heads showy. Very tall in ideal site, tends to stay shorter in drier conditions. Spreads by runners. Deer and rabbit resistant. Behaves like other Joe-Pye species, but tolerates drier, shadier spots. Crushed leaves vanilla scented. Deer and rabbit resistant., Goldfinches Birds, butterflies Bees,, Songbirds, Bees, Songbirds, Bees Dried leaves used to make tonic (boneset tea). Birds, 3' - 6' Sun- Average/ - 1'-3' Sun- Average/- Great as a groundcover. Host to pearl crescent butterfly. Eurybia spectabilis Showy or Seaside Purple Aster Fragaria virginiana Common or Wild Strawberry Aug-Oct Jul-Aug Showy, bright-violet 1 1/2" flower heads. Small bright white, 5 petals, with yellow centers. 1-3 Sun 2" - 6" - Adds late season color. Don't confuse with Indian strawberry that has yellow flowers! Excellent ground cover, spreads by clumping and runners. Thin colonies in fall for best fruiting., Songbirds, Small Mammals Gaillardia aristata Blanket Flower Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium Helenium autumnale Helen's Flower Helenium flexuosum Dark-Eyed Helen Helianthus angustifolius Swamp Sunflower Helianthus divaricatus Woodland Sunflower Helianthus maximilliana Maximillian's Sunflower Helianthus mollis Downy Sunflower Heuchera americana Alum Root May-Sep Large multi-colored daisies in redorange-yellow bullseye pattern. 2" pale pink to lilac, five-petalled flowers. 1' - 2' Jul-Nov Jun-Oct Sep-Nov Aug-Sep Golden-yellow petals hang skirt-like around a spherical yellow center. 2-3 Sun 1.5' - 6' Golden-yellow petals hang skirt-like around a spherical purple-brown center. 1' - 3' Prolific 3" golden daisies with yellow or dark red centers. 4' - 6' Sun 2" butter-yellow sunflowers with yellow centers. Bright yellow flowers contrast with the fuzzy gray foliage. Bright yellow flowers contrast with the fuzzy gray foliage. Small pale-green flowers on tall spikes above foliage. 1.5' - 6.5' Part 3-6 Sun 3-4 Sun 6-12 Part - Rich-poor, Welldrained/ moist Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Forms an expanding clump. Deadhead to prevent seeding. Great for woodland gardens. Prefers rich soil, but will take poor soil. Self sows. Also called sneezeweed for early medicinal Average-Poor/ use as snuff. Does NOT cause allergies. Self sows. Also called sneezeweed for early medicinal Average-Poor/ use as snuff. Does NOT cause allergies. - Average-Poor/ - - Rich, Well drained/, Butterfly host Bees, Bees, Once established a single plant can produce dozens of, flowers - making for a stunning show in late fall. Songbirds Colony-forming over time. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and control spread. Makes great cut flowers. Colony-forming over time. Very drought tolerant, spreads by rhizomes. Very drought tolerant, spreads by rhizomes. Best planted in a naturalized area. Semi-evergreen groundcover burgundy & silver markings on winter foliage. Deer resistant., Songbirds, Birds, Birds

4 Hibiscus moscheutos Rose Mallow Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris Iris fulva Copper Iris Iris verna Vernal Iris Iris versicolor Blue Flag Iris Kosteletzkya virginica Seashore Mallow Liatris aspera Tall Blazingstar Liatris microcephala Dwarf Blazingstar Liatris spicata Gayfeather Liatris squarrosa Button Blazingstar Lilium canadense Canada Lily Lilium superbum Turk's Cap Lily Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Lobelia puberula Downy Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica Blue Lobelia Ludwigia alternifolia Seedbox Macbridea caroliniana Bird's in a Nest Maianthemum racemosum False Solomon's Seal Mimulus ringens Monkeyflower Mitchella reptans Partridge Berry Monarda didyma Bee Balm Mar-May 6" flowers with flaring white or pink petals, maroon throat, & bright yellow stamens. Pale purple & white iris flowers on 6" stalks. 4" - 6" 3" deep copper irises with no beard or crest. Blue, violet flower with white and yellow markings 4' - 6' Sun 3" blue/purple irises with narrow petals. 2' - 3' Jul-Aug Many bright-pink 2" blooms with showy yellow stamens. 3' - 4' Sun Dense clusters of deep purple flowers Aug-Oct with feathery stamens. 1 '- 4' Sun Aug-Sep Jul-Aug Dense clusters of deep purple flowers. Rich-Average, Well drained/ Average-Poor, Well drained/ - Tolerates brackish water. Likes to be fertilized and kept moist. Breaks dormancy relatively late in the growing season. Deer resistant. Spreads to form a colony/groundcover. May be divided after several years. Average-Poor/ -Plant in wet site or in a pot submerged in a garden 1' - 2' pool. Will naturalize.(nearly Native). Intensly fragrant blooms appear before leaf growth 4"-18" Part - begins. Semi-evergreen. 1' - 2.5' Tall densely flowered spikes of bright purple flowers with feathery stamens. 3-5 Dense clusters of deep purple flowers with feathery stamens. Nodding yellow-orange lilies with darkspeckled interiors. Nodding, 3" orange-red flowers with deeply recurved petals, resembling a Turkish hat. Tall spikes of bright scarlet tubular flowers. Spikes of pale blue tubular flowers. Sun 1' - 2' Sun 1.5' - 6.5' 3' - 8' 2' - 5' 2' - 4' Spikes of blue tubular flowers. 2' - 4' 0.5" butter-yellow flowers. 2' - 3' Sun Average-Poor/ Average, Well drained/ - Average/ - Plant in wet site or in a pot submerged in a garden pool. Tolerates brackish water. Found in wet sites but does well in gardens once established. Highly drought tolerant. Good for clay soils. Plant in mass on slopes where water does not collect. Drought tolerant. Unlike most Liatris, blooms top to bottom! Needs more moisture than other blazingstars. Water in drought periods. Good for clay soils. This short blazingstar puts on a better show if planted in a mass. Average-Sandy/ A single plant can produce more than a dozen - flowers.toxic if ingested. Average, acidic, America's tallest lily. Slowly spreads to form colonies Well-drained/ - if soil is kept moist. Do not let soil dry out for prolonged periods. - - Average, Sandy/ - Bottom leaves need winter sunlight - do not cover with mulch. Reseeds on wet ground. Bottom leaves need winter sunlight - do not cover with mulch. Tolerates drier conditions than other lobelia. Bottom leaves need winter sunlight - do not cover with mulch. Reseeds readily on wet ground. Box-like seed pods rattle when shaken, giving the alternate name, rattlebox. These seed pods are great for dried arrangements. Aug 1" purplish/pink flowers with white Endangered in wild. Bog/marsh environments. Prefers 1' - 2' Sun Rich/ - streaks on petals. soil to dry before watering. In mint family. 3" cluster of tiny, fragrant, creamy-white Colony-forming. Bright red berries in summer. Does Rich- flowers. 2' - 3' Part not tolerate root disturbance or high humidity well. 1" lavender snapdragon-like flowers along a tall spike. 1-3' Brilliant white, 4 petaled flowers give rise to bright red berries. 4" - 6" 3" heads of tubular, scarlet flowers. 2' - 4' Bees, Birds, Birds, Birds,,, hummingbirds, hummingbirds, Moths, Bees,, Best in part shade and wet soil. Will naturalize if Average/ - happy. Rich, Humus, Good evergreen groundcover for shade. Grows slowly. Songbirds Acidic, Well-drained/ Average,Welldrained/ Minty foliage. Spreads outward - divide every few years discarding old stems. Leaves traditionally used to make tea.,,

5 Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot Monarda punctata Spotted Horsemint Oenothera fruiticosa Sundrops Oenothera macrocarpa Lg Fruited Primrose Packera aurea Golden Ragwort Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine Peltandra virginica Arrow Arum Penstemon calycosus Calico Beardtounge Penstemon hirsutus Hairy Beardtongue Penstemon laevigatus Eastern Smooth Beardtongue Penstemon smallii Small's Beardtongue Physotegia virginiana False Dragonhead Pityopsis graminifolia Silky Golden Aster Podophyllum peltatum Mayapple Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder Polygonatum biflorum Solomon's Seal Pontederia cordata Pickerelweed Pycnanthemum muticum Clustered Mountain Mint Rudbeckia fulgida Black-Eyed Susan May-Sep Mar-May Jun-Oct Rounded cluster of tubular, lavender flowers. Swirls of yellow, red-spotted flowers with leafy, pinkish bracts ' - 3' Sun Profuse clusters of 1", sunny yellow 4- petalled flowers. 1-2 Sun Yellow flowers. Foliage silver grey. 6" - 18" 3"- 5" flat-topped clusters of profuse bright yellow flowers followed by downy, 6" - white seed-heads. 12" Sun Sun- Flat topped clusters of small bright white flowers. 2' - 5' Sun 3"- 8" greenish-white spathe. 1' - 2' May-Jul May-Jul May-Jul Aug-Sep Jun-Nov Mar-May Mar-Jun Spikes of pink-purple snapdragon-like flowers. 2' - 5' Open stalked clusters of 1" lavender, snapdragon-like flowers with white lips. Large tubular, pale purple to almost white snapdragon-like flowers. 12" ' - 3.5' Sun- Deep pink 1 long snapdragon-like flowers. 1 2 Part Spikes of bright pink tubular flowers. 1" bright golden yellow, occuring in clusters. 1"- 2" creamy white flower with yellow center. Clusters of pale blue, 0.5" bells. 2' - 3' 18" - 4' 1' - 2' 6" - 12" White bell shaped flowers along stem at leaf nodes. 1' - 3' 6" spikes of pale blue/lavender flowers rise above rounded leaves. 2' - 3' Clusters of small white feathery flowers that are not as showy as the surrounding silver, blue, grey bracts. Part - Part Part - 2' - 3' Sun - Average, Well- Drained/ - Average/ - Average/ - Average-Poor Welldrained/ - Average/ Average- Rich-Poor Welldrained/ Rich- - Rich- - - Rich-Average, Acidic, Well-drained/ - - Rich- - Average, Clay/ - 2"- 4" yellow daisy with dark brown, domed center. 2' - 3' Sun- Average-Poor/ Any Minty, aromatic leaves traditionally used to make tea. Minty foliage. Unusual layered flowers & pink bracts. Spreads by runners. Leaves often spotted with red. Basal leaves remain green through winter. Long blooming perennial is a nice addition to beds. Drought tolerent. Hardy; semi-evergreen; will naturalize and works well around ponds or streams. Good groundcover under trees or in swampy areas. Drought tolerant. Deadhead to prevent spread. Very long blooming. Sand, clay, and drought tolerant. Great in a naturalized meadow. Notable for its angular foliage. Forms lush stands that attract waterfowl. Toxic if ingested. Good for naturalizing dry woods, rocky slopes. Tolerates poor soil. Good rock garden plant that naturalizes easily in shade. Remove seed heads to prevent reseeding. Easy, even in poor soils. Spreads by seed - remove seed heads to prevent reseeding. Good drainage is important. Short-lived, so allow to reseed. Good at the front of a perennial border. Spreads & can be aggressive, divide or remove excess every few years. Drought tolerant. Linear, grass-like leaves are covered with silky white hair. Woodland ground cover. The single fruit is edible but leaves are toxic if ingested. Beautiful mounds of delicate foliage topped with clusters of small blue flowers - spreads to become a groundcover. Works well in woodland setting, excellent accent to beds. Spreads by rizomes. Spreads by rhizomes to form dense stands. Plant at pond edges or in soil that is consistently moist. Provides shelter for wildlife. Deer resistant. Fragrant blue - grey foliage which spreads to form large clumps.,, -nectar Waterfowl, fish,,,, Bees, Birds, Box turtles, Birds Tolerates fairly heavy shade., Songbirds

6 Rudbeckia hirta Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia laciniata Green Coneflower Rudbeckia maxima Great Rudbeckia Rudbeckia triloba Tri-Lobed Coneflower Ruellia humilis Wild Petunia Sagittaria latifolia Duck Potato Salvia lyrata Lyre-Leaved Sage Saururus cernuus Lizard's-tail Scutellaria integrifolia Hyssop Skullcap Sedum ternatum Stonecrop Silene stellata Starry Campion Silene virginica Fire Pink Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant Silphium trifoliatum Whorled Rosinweed Sisyrinchium angustifolium Blue-Eyed Grass Solidago odora Sweet Goldenrod Solidago rugosa Rough-Leaved Goldenrod Stokesia laevis Stoke's Aster Symphyotrichum cordifolium Blue Wood Aster Symphyotrichum laeve Smooth Blue Aster Jun-Oct Jul-Aug Jul-Oct May-Sep 2"-3" bright yellow daisy like flowers with dark centers. 2' - 3' Sun- Large yellow daisy with domed green center. 2' - 6' Sun- Large yellow daisies with long, 4" brown centers. 5' - 7' Sun Profuse 2" orange-gold daisies with brown centers. 2' - 4' 2 pale lavendar-blue flowers that look like they're made of tissue paper. 1-2 Rich-Poor, Welldrained/ Deer Resistant. Grows tall in sun, shorter in shade. Cut back halfway before buds form to get shorter, bushier plants. Spreads by seed. Large, evergreen cabbage-like leaves. Drought tolerant. Dead-head for more blooms. Produces large clusters of 2" flowers. Short-lived perennial, but self seeds. Attractive ground cover, long bloom time. Drought tolerant. Butterfly host, Bees, Birds, Goldfinches Songbirds,, Goldfinches Butterfly host Small white three-petaled flowers in With heart shaped leaves to 12", this vigorous, whorles of three are borne on separate deciduous, marginal aquatic perennial grows on flower stalkes that can be from 1-4 feet 1' - 4' Sun Average-Poor/ muddy banks or submerged to 12". Will spread by tall. rhizomes and seed. Whorls of 1" lavender-blue flowers on These subtle flowers are beautiful when massed in a 1' - 2' Average/ - upright spikes. meadow. 5" drooping spike of tiny white flowers. Fragrant flower, attractive heart-shaped foliage. Can waterfowl 1' - 5' Average/ be used around and in shallow ponds, in wet or mucky areas with clay. May-Jul Spikes of 1" soft purple flowers that Average-Poor/ - May spread readily by seed - remove seed heads 1-3 resemble small snapdragons. before they split to prevent this. Apr- May Clusters of 0.5", star-like, white flowers. 2" - 4" Mat-forming. Drape over moist rocks, bricks, or logs Average/ for an evergreen cover. Small (3/4") white, starlike flowers; - Drought tolerant, naturalizes in woods. Good drainage fringed petals. 1' - 4' is essential. Great for sloping ground. Apr-Jul Aug-Oct Sep-Oct Sep-Oct Profusion of 1" scarlet stars. 1' - 2' Part Tall clusters of large yellow daisies with yellow centers. 4' - 8' Sun Branched clusters of large yellow daisies atop tall stems. 4-6 Small blue iris-like flowers with a yellow eye. 6" - 12" Sun Plumes of tiny gold flowers. Leaves smell like anise. 2' - 3' Sun Long plumes of tiny fragrant golden flowers. Striking, 3", frilly blue to lavender flowers. 2-3 Sun 6" - 12" Profuse.5" blue-lavender daisies with yellow centers. 1-5 Large clusters of 1" Wedgwood blue daisies with yellow centers. Part - 2' - 4' Sun Poor- - Average/ Welldrained Mulch carefully if at all - too much moisture will cause plant to rot. Needs good drainage. Big - needs space. Birds and butterflies will sip water from the cupped leaves. Spreads by seed. Average-Rich, Welldrained/ - Spreads by seeds scattered by goldfinches. Drought Will take more shade than most yellow daisies. tolerant. Poor- - Average-Poor/ Welldrained- Average/ Welldrained In the iris family. Likes it dry in summer, don't overwater. Does NOT cause allergies. Crushed leaves smell like licorice. Flower heads make good cut flowers. Does NOT cause allergies. Interesting textured foliage. Drought tolerant. Smooth pale-green leaves persist through winter. Great purple aster for the shade garden or woods edge. Foliage also has a wonderful blue-green cast to it. Drought tolerant. Tubers and leaves are food for waterfowl Bees,, Birds, Bees Goldfinches, Bees Goldfinches,, Birds, Bees, Goldfinches

7 Symphyotrichum novae-angliae New England Aster Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Aromatic Aster Symphyotrichum patens Late Purple Aster Thalictrum dasycarpum Purple Meadow Rue Trillium grandiflorum Great White Trillium Trillium luteum Wake Robin Trillium pusillum Virginia Dwarf Trillium Verbena hastata Blue Vervain Verbena stricta Hoary Verbena Vernonia glauca Upland Ironweed Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root Viola labradorica Labrador Violet Zephyranthes atamasco Atamasco Lily Zizia aurea Golden Alexander FERNS Jul-Oct Sep-Oct Sep-Oct Mar-Jul Mar-May Jun-Oct Many 1" violet daisies with golden centers. 2' - 4' Sun Numerous blue-lavender daisies with yellow centers. Small deep purple daisies with yellow centers. Occur in loose, delicate, terminal clusters, creamy-green with petal-like sepals. 2" white, three-petalled flowers that age to pink. 1' 2" yellow, three-petalled flowers with lemon fragrance. 1/4" - 1/2" white, three-petalled flowers. Small tubular, blue-violet flowers on showy candelabra-like spikes. 1-3 Sun 2-4 Sun - Average-Poor, Well drained/ 3-6 Part Rich/ 1' - 1.5' to 6" 2-6 Part - Part - Part - May-Sep Purple flowers. 1-2' Sun Rich, Well-drained/ Rich, Well-drained/ Aug-Sep Clusters of wispy purple-pink flowers. 3-5 Sun Average/ - 5" long white spires. 3-6 Pale purple violets with white & purple striped tongues and orange centers. 2" - 6" Large white lilies that turn pink as they fade. Golden flowers like Queen Anne s lace. 6" - 12" 1' - 3' Part - Rich- Average/ Stake to prevent drooping. Cut back before buds form for bushier plants. Low shrubby aster with highly fragrant foliage when brushed. Drought tolerant. Airy open plant with widely spaced leaves. great mixed among other fall bloomers. Makes an interesting background plant in designed beds. Drought tolerant once established. Great for naturalizing under trees. Dormant in the summer. Dies back in summer, reappearing in spring. Yellow flowers rare in trilliums; leaves mottled, olive & bluegreen. RARE IN THE WILD!!!! Dies back in summer, reappearing in spring. Long bloom time. Colony-forming in ideal conditions. Great in meadow gardens. Good nectar plant for pollinators. Bumblebees, Birds, Bees,butterflies,hu mmingbirds Drought tolerant. Self-sows. Whorled leaves. Unusual addition to perennial border. Low-growing with glossy heart-shaped leaves tinged with purple. Spreads by creeping stems and selfseeding. Summer dormant, new leaves in late fall. Divide bulbs as clumps increase. TOXIC if ingested. Also called Jamestown lily. Host plant for swallowtails. Best in naturalized meadows or open woodland. Good cut flowers. Do not let dry out. Athyrium felix-femina Lady Fern opteris marginalis Marginal Woodfern Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern NB NB NB Non-blooming. Non-blooming, Evergreen. Non-blooming. 1 '- 3' 1'-2' 3'-6' Part - Part - Rich, Well-drained/ Average-Rich, acidic, Well-drained/ - Deciduous. Tolerates some dryness, and can tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist. Protect delicate fronds from strong wind. Evergreen. Can tolerate dry soil and deep shade. Deciduous. soil is key. Prefers cool places. Average-Rich/ - Good to plant beside hostas and spring ephemerals. Frogs, birds, salamanders Toads Frogs, birds, salamanders Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern NB Non-blooming. Erect, brown, sporebearing fronds 1' high. Not conspicuous. 1' - 2' Sun- Average, Slightly Acidic/ - Dies back after first frost. Colony-forming. Beautiful shade groundcover. Will tolerate sun if kept moist. Frogs, birds, salamanders Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern NB Non-blooming. Erect, spore-bearing spikes in are attractive; resemble cinnamon sticks. 2' - 5' Sun- Tolerates drought. use frond-fuzz to Average-Poor/ line nests. Frogs, Grouse,

8 Osmunda regalis Royal Fern Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern VINES NB NB Non-blooming. Large, attractive, sporebearing fronds in. Non-blooming. Evergreen. 2' - 6' Sun- 6" - 2' Part - Average, Sandy/ - Rich-Average/ - Provides a great hiding spot for amphibians & small mammals. Clump-forming. Easily grown in rock gardens, slopes, & shaded areas. Tolerates all soil types & some dryness. Frogs, birds, salamanders Toads Aristolochia macrophylla Dutchman's Pipe Pipe-shaped green, burgandy, and yellow flowers. 20'-30' Part /Well Drained Climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves. Host to pipevine swallowtail. Bignonia capreolata Crossvine Celastrus scandens American bittersweet Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower Clematis crispa Blue jasmine Decumaria barbara Woodvamp Gelsemium sempervirens Yellow Jessamine Lonicera sempervirens Coral Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' Yellow Trumpet Honeysuckle Wisteria frutescens American wisteria SHRUBS Aug-Sep Mar-Sep May-Oct Mar-May Large tubular flowers have gold petals & brick-red throat. 20' Small yellow-green to white flowers follwed by clusters of red berris. Profusion of 1" cream-colored flowers in fall. Blue to purple bell shaped flowers with curled tips Round to oval smooth shiny deciduous leaves with fragrant flowers in flat topped terminal clusters. Fragrant 1-1.5" yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, evergreen foliage. Semi-evergreen vine with terminal clusters of red, yellow throated tubular flowers. Clusters of narrow yellow trumpets. 12'-36' Sun- 20' 6'-12' 12-36' 10-20' 20' 12' Fragrant clusters of lilac colored flowers. 25' - 30' Part Rich- - Well Drained/- All soils/ to wet Rich, Acidic, Welldrained/ Average/ Average/ - Average/ Evergreen vine, needs strong support or wall to climb, climbs high to find sun if planted in shade. Deciduous vine. Provides cover and food for birds Skin contact with foliage causes short-lived bumpy rash in some people. Long bloom time and interesting flowers make this a wonderful addition to gardens Great for South East gardens with seasonal flooding. Can be used as a ground cover or climber (only blooms when climbing). Maintains full leaf coverage from ground to canopy. Beautiful bright yellow flowers in spring. Can be used as a groundcover or climbing vine, good for erosion control. Toxic if ingested. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Blooms new growth from second year wood. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Semi-evergreen. Blooms on old wood so prune after flowering. Host plant for Marine blue butterfly and skippers. Very deer resistant. Songbirds Birds,,Be es, Birds, Songbirds, hummingbirds Amorpha fruticosa Indigo Bush Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Tree Callicarpa americana Beautyberry Calycanthus floridus Sweetshrub Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush Mar-May Sep-Dec Aug-Oct Jun-Jul Aug-Oct Profuse spikes of deep purple flowers with dark orange pollen. Clusters of fragrant white blooms with bright pink stamens. Small cream white flowers turn to feathery white tufts that turn the shrub silvery. Pale lavender flowers. Hot raspberry pink fruit clusters that persist after leaves fall. 1 papery maroon flowers with fruity/spicy scent. 1 spherical clusters of white flowers hang from branch tips. Commonly found along stream and pond banks. Very 12 Sun- Average-Poor/ showy in bloom. Average-Poor/ - Brilliant red & purple fall color; red berries. 13' Semi-evergreen. Drought, heat, and salt tolerant. Rich-poor/ - 15' Sun Naturally occurs in wetlands, and makes a good border to naturalized areas. 5' 6' 6' Part Sun- Average-Poor/ Flowers & fruit form on new growth, cut back every few years after fruit is gone to maintain size & good fruit set. Spreads by runners. Flower scent varies melon, pineapple, juicy-fruit or no-scent. Commonly found along stream and pond banks. Excellent for butterflies. Bees, Birds, Waterfowl, songbirds Birds; Catbirds & Mockingbirds esp.

9 Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush Cornus racemosa Grey Dogwood Cornus sericea Red Osier Dogwood Euonymus americanus Strawberry Bush Fothergilla gardenii Witch Alder Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel Hydrandia arborescens "Annabelle" Smooth Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea Hypericum prolificum Shrubby St. John's Wort Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly Itea virginica Virginia Sweetspire Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia Myrica cerifera Wax Myrtle Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark Rhododendron arborescens Smooth Azelea Rhododendron atlanticum Dwarf Azelea Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac Rosa carolina Carolina Rose Jun-Jul Aug-Sep Oct-Dec Sep-Jan Jun-Jul May-Jul Sep-Apr May-Jul Jun-Jul May-Aug Jun-Jul May 4" spikes of heavily fragrant white flowers 5' Part - Flat cluster of small white flowers, white fruit in fall. 8' Sun- Flat clusters of small, white flowers; pale blue fruit in fall 10' Pale green flowers in spring followed by red "strawberry" shaped seed pods in 6' - 12' fall. White bottle brush flowers arriving before foliage. Fragrant spidery yellow flowers open as leaves drop in the fall 10' Large clusters of white flowers which may persist for 1-2 months. 3' - 5' Showy white flowerheads from early 6' - 8' summer on, become purplish-pink when Many small yellow flowers with showy stamens. Tiny white flowers, showy red fruit in fall & winter on female plants. 10' Elongated arching white blooms, fragrant. 3 cream-colored, very fragrant flowers. 15' Fruits on female plants. Berries used for scented "bayberry" candles. 30' 2" clusters of small white flowers, followed by red seed pods in fall. 10' Part - 2-3' Sun Part Sun- Part - Average-Poor/ - Average/ Average/ - Average, Acidic/ - Rich-Average/ Welldrained, - Tolerates clay and other poorly-draining soils. Fragrance can be nearly overpowering on hot days. Multi-stemmed spreading shrub, young twigs red, white berries on red stems, maroon fall foliage. Vigorous, bright red shoots add interest in the winter. Stoloniferous habit good for soil stabilization. Unusual showy fruits and good fall color. DEER CANDY. Pest resistant. Very fragrant flowers smell like honey. Brilliant fall color. Clear yellow fall foliage. Long lasting blooms also make wonderful dried flower Avergae/ / Well arangements. Drained Bees,, Songbirds, Songbirds Songbirds, Mammals Distinct, deeply lobed leaves have outstanding fall color. 4' Sun bark. Drought tolerant sun-loving shrub with showy, peeling Bees Deciduous holly. DIOECIOUS 10' Sun- Average/ - Suckering habit, so good for naturalizing wet, woodsy Songbirds areas. Tolerates flooding to 6". Semi-evergreen single or multi-stem small tree. Spicy scented foliage. Evergreen. Tolerates low salinity. Nitrogen fixer. Songbirds Average-Poor/ - Fragrant leaves. Male & female plants need both to Fragrant white to pink tinfed flowers with red stamens. 8-12' Part White to pinkish flowers bloooming before or with leaf emergence. 1-3' Part Very fragrant, sticky white flowers. Clusters of red, yelow, green flowers on tips of branches. Flemale flowers produce clusters of hairy red berries. Showy fragrant pink flowers. 10' To 25' 1' - 5' Sun Acidic//Well Drained Acidic//Well Drained/Sandy Rich-Poor, Acidic, Well-drained/ - /gravely Average - Poor, Well-drained/ - get waxy, grey-blue berries. Dense leafy deciduous shrub as broad as tall, good cover & nest space for birds. Attractive arching habit. Deep red to purple fall foliage. Last native azelea to bloom in spring. Leaves have a blue green hue. Will tolerate some drought. Forms a thicket with age. Does well on slopes. Colony forming. Excellent fall color. Attract a wide variety of birds. Spreads by runners to form clumps/colonies. Mulch in summer to retain moisture and again in late fall to protect roots. Bright red hips in summer. Birds, robins/waxwings Bees, Tiger Swallow-tail host Songbirds, Bumble Bees Birds, Bumble Bees Small mammals, Waterfowl Bees, Birds Songbirds,

10 Sambucus canadensis Elderberry Spiraea latifolia Meadowsweet Spiraea tomentosa Steeplebush Vaccinium corymbosum Highbush Blueberry Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood Viburnum Viburnum lentago Nannyberry Viburnum prunifolium Black Haw Viburnum trilobum American Cranberrybush TREES Jul-Aug Mar-May May Sep-Dec Mar-Apr May-Jul Clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small black berries 6-12' Part Average/ - 4"- 6" long clusters of small white to pale pink flowers. 5" terminal spike of small rose-pink flowers. 4' Sun Small white to pink tinged bell-shaped flowers hanging downwards. 3" wide, flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers. 9' Small white flowers in 4"-5" flat clusters give rise to blue-black fruits. Flat clusters of small, cream-colored flowers, blue-black fruits. 6' Sun Average/ 12' Sun- 14' - 16' 12' - 15' Average/ - Average-Poor, Acidic/ - Average Well Drained/ Average Welldrained/ - Flat clusters of white flowers followed by red - orange berries. 6'-12' Part /Average/Well Drained Supports conservation biological control. Nectar source for native bees, berries attact many bird species. Leaves can be used to make a sweet tea. A great small shrub for sunny wet meadows and ditches. Flower spikes resemble butterfly bush. Bees,Birds,Mamm als Bees,, Birds, Deer Requires acidic soil. Good yellow/red fall color. Blue to Birds,, black edible berries. Small Mammals Porcelain blue berries following flowers are very Songbirds attractive, but rarely seen for long as birds eat them greedily. Varriable fall color from greenish yellow to reddish purple. Flowers have an acrid smell and decaying leaves may be malodorous better for wood edges than close to house. Red-maroon fall foliage. Flood, disease, and insect tolerant. Host to spring azure. Songbirds, Small mammals Birds,, Small Mammals Birds,, Small mammals Aesculus pavia Red Buckeye Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry Asimina triloba Pawpaw Mar-May Aug-Sep 6"-10" spikes of bright red flowers atop medium textured foliage. Petite white flowers resemble cherry blossoms. 25' Distinctive rich, purplish-brown flowers 1-1.5" wide bloom before leaves. 12'-36' Part Part - 40' Sun- Average-Poor/ - Rich-Poor Welldrained/ Rich yellow fall color. Edible, red-purple fruit ripens in summer. Red to orange foliage in the autumn., Songbirds Largest edible fruit native to the US; looks and tastes Butterfly hostlike a short banana. Suckering habit. Protect from high Zebra Swallowtail winds and drought. Needs shade until 3+ years old. Carpinus caroliniana Musclewood Mar-May Green, Red, Brown flowers resemble hops. 25' Part - /Avg Will addapt to drier sunny sites. Host to eastern tiger swallowtail, and striped hairstreak, small mammals, birds Cercis canadensis Redbud Chamaecyparis thyoides Atlantic White Cedar Chionanthus virginicus Fringe Tree Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Hawthorn Sep-Oct Jun-Jul Very showy clusters of purple-pink flowers appear all over the tree in early spring. 25' Small blue-purple cones turning brown, inconspicuous flowers. 50' Sun Clusters of delicate, fragrant white flowers look like shredded coconut. 20' Large, creamy-white bracts with green centers bloom before foliage. 30' Part Flowers are white and ½ diameter. Fruit is a bright glossy red. 30' Sun Average, Loamy/ Average-Poor/ - Rich-Average, Well Drained/ Average, Acidic, Well-drained/ - Showy small tree. Nitrogen fixer. Yellow fall color. tolerant. Columnar tree w/fragrant evergreen bluish-green needles. Brown leaves persist on tree. Sole host for rare Hessel's Hairstreak. Will begin to bloom when 3' tall. Male trees flower heavier than female. Females produce blue olive-like fruits. Beautiful small, stand-alone tree. Leaves turn red and purple in the fall. Scarlet berries often persist into winter., Songbirds Songbirds, Mammals Songbirds, small Mammals Beautiful fall color including oranges, reds and purples. Songbirds Also new foliage starts off redish purple and gradually matures to dark green.

11 Nyssa aquatica Water Tupilo Green flowers follwed by purple drunes up to 1 1;2" in length 100' Sun /Rich soils Excellent tree for landscapeing with moderate growth Songbirds,Bees rate and good fall color. Special benefit to honey bees. Styrax americanus American Snowbell Showy, white bell-like blooms w/large yellow anthers. Petals recurved. 15' Rich-Average/ - Use as a specimen planting, along stream edges, to naturalize woodlands. Songbirds Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Mar-Apr Male catkins and spherical cones produced. 100' Average-Poor/ -Flooded Resembles redwoods. Cypress "knees" sprout from base, but less in dryer sites. Breeding site/food for birds, amphibians, mammals. Birds, Amphibians

12 Scientific Name Common Name Zone PERENNIALS Agastache scrophulariifolia Purple Giant Hyssop Z 3-8 Allium cernuum Nodding Onion Z 3-9 Allium cuthbertii Striped Onion Z 3-9 Amsonia ciliata Feather Amsonia Z 4-9 Amsonia hubrictii Threadleaf Amsonia Z 5-9 Amsonia tabernaemontana Bluestar Z 3-9 Anemone canadensis Canada Anemone Z 3-9 Anemone viginiana Thimbleweed Z 3-8 Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine Z 3-9 Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' Yellow Columbine Z 3-9 Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit Z 3-9 Aruncus dioicus Goatsbeard Z 3-9 Asarum canadense Wild Ginger Z 2-9 Asclepias curvassavica Tropical Milkweed Z 8b-11 Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed Z 3-9 Asclepias purpurascens Purple Milkweed Z 3-9 Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed Z 3-9 Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed Z 3-9 Asclepias verticillata Whorled Milkweed Z 3-9 Baptisia alba White False Indigo Z 3-9 Baptisia aracnifera Cobwebby Indigo Z 4-9 Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo Z 3-9 Baptisia cinerea Yellow Sandhills Baptisia Z 3-9 Baptisia tinctoria Yellow False Indigo Z 3-9 Blephia ciliata Downy Wood Mint Z 3-8 Boltonia asteroides False Aster Z 4-9 Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' False Aster Variety Z 4-9 Callirhoe involucrata Winecups Z 3-9 Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Campanula rotundifolia Harebell Z 3-9 Campanulastrum americanum American (Tall) Bellflower Z 4-8 Chelone glabra White Turtlehead Z 3-8 Chelone obliqua Rose Turtlehead Z 4-9 Chrysogonum virginianum Green & Gold Z 5-9 Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty Z 3-9 Conoclinium coelestinum Blue Mistflower Z 4-11 Coreopsis auriculata Eared Coreopsis Z 5-9

13 Coreopsis major Whorled Coreopsis Z 5-9 Coreopsis pubescens Star Tickseed Z 5-9 FERNS Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair Fern Z 3-8 Athyrium felix-femina Lady Fern Z 4-8 GRASSES Andropogon virginica Broomsedge Z 3-9 Chasmanthium latifolium River Oats Z 3-8 VINES Bignonia capreolata Crossvine Z 6-9 Centrosema virginianum Butterfly Pea Z 6-7 Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower Z 2-10 SHRUBS Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry Z 4-9 Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Tree Z 5-11 Callicarpa americana Beautyberry Z 6-11 Calycanthus floridus Sweetshrub Z 5-9 Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush Z 5-10 Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush Z 3-9 TREES Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry Z 3-9

14 Asimina triloba Pawpaw Z 5-9 Betula nigra River Birch Z 3-9 Cercis canadensis Redbud Z 4-9 Chamaecyparis thyoides Atlantic White Cedar Z 4-9 Chionanthus virginicus Fringe Tree Z 3-9

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