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Hummingbird on Lonicera by Karen Dever
ONLINE SALE DAYS AT DELNATURE.ORG: MAY 2 – 3PLANT PICK UP: MAY 13 – 15 (UPSTATE AND DOWNSTATE OPTIONS)
NATIVEPLANT SALE
2021 | HOPE BLOOMS
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GUIDE KEYHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
44 Common name and description
55 Wildlife Shows whether plant attracts pollinators:
B Butterflies/moths
A Bees
C Birds
66 Edible
D Parts of plant are edible for people.
77 Color Color of the flower.
Amorpha fruticosa NEW
Height: 5-17’ | Width: 5-15’ | Range: P,CTall Indigo-bush. Orange stamens jump out against the purple.
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Plant Pricing: Actual pricing depends on many variables and can often change up until the last minute, so pricing is not included in this catalogue. However, most herbaceous plants (flowers, grasses, ferns) range from $8 to $12, most shrubs range from $24-$36, and most trees range from $25-$40.
Note: Delaware Nature Society has made every effort to avoid neo-nictinoids and other systemic pesticides being used on our plants. However, we cannot guarantee that every plant is pesticide-free.
11 Botanical Name If orange, a photo of the plant is in this guide.
22 New plant A plant new to our sale.
33 Height & Width Plant size in feet and/or inches
Purple | May–Jun | FS | W
88 Bloom-time Months plant is in bloom.
99 Sunlight Light needs.
FS Full sun PS Part sun SH Full shade
bk Soil Moisture Moisture needs.
W Wet M Moist D Dry
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C: Coastal Plain of Delmarva Peninsula, So. Ea. PA, So. NJ
EC: Coastal Plain of Ea. US (outside of our region)
P: Piedmont of Delmarva Peninsula, So. Ea. PA, So. NJ
EP: Piedmont of Ea. US (outside of our region)
EM: Eastern Mountains
X: Cross of two species/cultivars
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Adiantum pedatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | P, CMaidenhair Fern Delicate fronds; dramatic if planted among low flowers.
PS, SH | M
Athyrium angustum 'Lady in Red' Height: 18-30” | Width: 18-24” | P, CNorthern Lady Fern Vibrant burgundy stems accent other plants’ red blooms or leaves.
PS, SH | M
Dryopteris marginalis Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | P, CMarginal (Eastern) Wood-fern Evergreen; vase-shaped; takes dry shade or floodplain.
PS, SH | M
Matteuccia struthiopteris Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | EPOstrich Fern Magnificent; groundcover, erosion control; likes moist, takes dry.
D
PS, SH | M, W
Osmundastrum (Osmunda) cinnamomeum Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | P, CCinnamon Fern Cinnamon-colored spikes; graceful.
D
PS | M, W
Polystichum acrostichoides Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | P, CChristmas Fern Leathery, evergreen; good for slopes; mix with delicate plants.
PS, SH | M
Carex appalachica Height: 1’ | Width: 8-18” | EP, EMAppalachian Sedge A cascade of long, narrow leaves that turn orange in fall; takes dry site.
Inconspic | June-July | FS, PS | M, D
Carex laxiculmus 'Hobb' Bunny Blue Height: 1’ | Width: 1’+ | P, CSpreading Sedge Bluish, evergreen leaves; plant with other blue flowers, Heuchera.
Yellow-white | May | PS, SH | M, W
Carex pensylvanica Height: 6-10” | Width: 14-20”+ | P, CPennsylvania Sedge Fine-textured, spreading; for dry shade, slopes.
CB
Greenish | April | FS, PS, SH | M, D
Muhlenbergia capillaris Height: 18-36” | Width: 16-32” | P, ECHair-awn Muhly A stunning pink cloud; combine with meadow flowers.
Pink | Sept-Nov | FS, PS | D, M
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Height: 4-5’ | Width: 1-2’ | C, EPSwitchgrass Metallic-blue foliage, yellow in fall; remains narrow and upright.
C
Pink | July-Aug | FS | M, W, D
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | C, EPSwitchgrass Showy red fall foliage, tough plant.
C
Pinkish | July-Sept | FS | M, W, D
Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' Height: 3’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CLittle Bluestem Powder-blue summer foliage, wine red in fall and winter.
C
Bronze | Aug | FS | D
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Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' Height: 3-8’ | Width: 1-10’ | P, CTrumpet Honeysuckle Resists powdery mildew; many flowers; hummingbirds love it! CAB
Salmon-red | May-frost | FS, PS | M
Allium cernuum Height: 8-24” | Width: 8-12”+ | EPNodding Onion Cascading droplets of flowers; tuck in among other flowers, ferns.
AD
Lilac pink | July-Aug | FS, PS | D, M
Amsonia 'Blue Ice' Height: 12-15” | Width: 15” | XBluestar Attractive, blue flowers last for weeks; compact.
A
Steel blue | May-June | FS | M
Anemone (Hepatica) acutiloba Height: 6-8” | Width: 6” | EPSharp-lobed Liverleaf Very early; mottled foliage contrasts nicely with small ferns.
A
White or lav | Mar-Apr | PS, SH | M
Anemone canadensis Height: 1-2’ | Width: 3-6’+ | EPRoundleaf Anemone Blooms when early flowers are finished; like moist but takes drier.
A
White | May-June | PS, SH | M, W
Anemone virginiana Height: 1-3’ | Width: 12-16”+ | P, CThimbleweed Pretty late-spring blooms; neat seedheads; very adaptable.
A
White | June | FS, PS, SH | M, D
Aquilegia canadensis Height: 2-3’ | Width: 8-12” | P, CWild Columbine Colorful, delicate early blooms draw early hummingbirds.
CA
Red/yellow | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Arisaema triphyllum Height: 12-30” | Width: 1’ | P, CJack-in-the-pulpit Unusual hooded flower; set it off with ferns, woodland flowers.
C
Green/purp | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Asarum canadense Height: 6-12” | Width: 12-18”+ | P, CWild Ginger Bold; groundcover for banks or under trees and shrubs.
Maroon | April | PS, SH | M
Asclepias incarnata Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2’ | P, CSwamp Milkweed Magnet for butterflies; good with Monarda, Eutrochium, grasses.
AB
Mauve | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | P, CSwamp Milkweed Long-lasting, vanilla-scented white blooms; lovely with Lobelias.
AB
White | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Asclepias tuberosa Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1’ | P, CButterfly Weed Large clusters of bright flowers draw many pollinators.
AB
Orange | June-Aug | FS | D
Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita' Height: 8-12’ | Width: 1-5’ | ECEvening Trumpetflower Fragrant, daffodil-yellow trumpets; evergreen; adaptable.
CAB
Yellow | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
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Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies' Height: 24-30” | Width: 1’ | P, CButterfly Weed A medley of yellows, reds and oranges -- plant a mixture!
AB
Yell, red or ornge | June-Aug | FS | D
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Baptisia tinctoria Height: 32” | Width: 40” | P, CYellow Wild Indigo Soft, airy texture; very tough, so useful for difficult spots.
AB
Yellow | June-July | FS, PS | D, M
Camassia scilloides NEWHeight: 1-2’ | Width: 6-8” | EP, ECEastern Camas, Wild Hyacinth Bulb with spikes of star-shaped, sweet-scented flowers.
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Light blue | April | FS, PS | M
Cardamine (Dentaria) diphylla Height: 8-14” | Width: 8” | EPTwo-leaf Toothwort Delicate flowers; attractive leaves form spring groundcover.
A
White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Caulophyllum thalictroides Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | PBlue Cohosh Deep blue summer fruit; attractive form and foliage.
CA
Yellow-green | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2’+ | EP, ECLyon’s Turtlehead Interesting flower for late-season; attractive dark-bronzy foliage.
A
Deep pink | Aug-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Chrysogonum virginianum Height: 3-12” | Width: 1-3’’+ | EP, ECGreen-and-gold Semi-evergreen groundcover; long blooming.
A
Yellow | Apr-Sept | SH, PS | M, D
Claytonia virginica Height: 4-12” | Width: 3”+ | P, CVirginia Spring-beauty Star-like flowers form a very early carpet of woodland color.
A
Pink | Mar-Apr | PS, SH | M
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream' Height: 18-24” | Width: 1-2’ | CSmall Rose Tickseed Feathery foliage; tiny, long-blooming daises; heat tolerant.
CAB
Pink | July-Sept | FS | M
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' Height: 12-20” | Width: 18-36” | EP, ECWhorled Tickseed Long bloom; highly rated by Mt. Cuba Center; pollinator favorite.
CAB
Yellow | June-July | FS | D, M
Delphinium exaltatum Height: 3-5’ | Width: 1-2’ | EPTall Larkspur Elegant; cut back after bloom for second show.
AB
Blue | July-Sept | FS, PS | M
Dicentra eximia Height: 8-12” | Width: 8-12” | EPWild Bleeding Heart Lovely dangling hearts; sometimes blooms into fall.
A
Pink | April | PS, SH | M
Echinacea purpurea Height: 2-3’ | Width: 18-24” | EPPurple Coneflower Dangling petals; goldfinches, juncos, butterflies love it.
CAB
Magenta | July-Aug | FS, PS | M
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 18-24” | EPConeflower Huge white daisies; good cut flower; tough.
CAB
White | June-Sept | FS, PS | D, M
Eupatorium perfoliatum Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2’ | P, CCommon Boneset Fragrant flowers attract pollinators; useful in floodplains, waterside.
CAB
White | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Baptisia australis Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | EPBlue False Indigo Elegant vase shape; large flowers; takes drought, deer.
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Blue | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
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Eutrochium (Eupatorium) maculatum 'Gateway' Height: 4-6’ | Width: 3-5’ | P, CSpotted Joe-Pye Weed Large, billowy flowers atop wine-red stems; butterflies love it.
CAB
Pink | July-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Eutrochium (Eupatorium) purpureum Height: 5-7’ | Width: 2-4’ | P, CSweet-scented Joe-Pye Weed Vanilla-scented flowers and leaves; superb for butterflies, bees.
CAB
Mauve | July-Oct | FS, PS | M
Geranium maculatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | P, CWild Geranium Sweet, bowl-shaped blooms for borders or woodland edges.
A
Rosy purple | Apr-June | FS, PS, SH | D, M
Geum (Waldsteinia) fragarioides Height: 3-6” | Width: 12” | EPNorthern Barren Strawberry Evergreen groundcover, great for smothering weeds.
A
Yellow | Apr-May | FS, PS, SH | D, M
Heuchera americana 'Dale's Selection' Height: 10-18” | Width: 15-26” | P, CAmerican Alumroot Silver-blue marbled foliage, pretty spring to fall; semi-evergreen.
A
White | May-June | FS, PS | M
Heuchera villosa (macrorhiza) 'Autumn Bride' Height: 18-24” | Width: 15-42” | EPHairy Alumroot Semi-evergreen, apple-green foliage and showy flowers; magnificent in shade.
A
White | July-frost | PS, SH | D, M
Hibiscus coccineus NEWHeight: 3-6’ | Width: 2-3’ | ECScarlet Rosemallow Showy flowers attract Hummingbirds; brighten a rain garden or pond side.
CAB
Scarlet | June-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Iris cristata Height: 4-8” | Width: 1’ | EPDwarf Crested Iris Petite but tough groundcover; pretty with Chrysogonum.
A
Purple | Apr-May | PS | M
Iris cristata 'Alba' Height: 6-8” | Width: 1’ | EP, ECWhite Dwarf Crested Iris Lovely pristine white form of a spring favorite.
A
White | Apr-May | PS | M
Iris fulva NEWHeight: 2-3’ | Width: 1-2’ | EPCopper Iris Color attracts Hummingbirds, found in southern bald cypress swamps.
CA
Copper | May-June | FS, PS | M, W
Iris versicolor Height: 2-3’ | Width: 3’ | P, CBlue Flag Regal flower; good focal point, especially along water.
A
Blue | May-June | FS | M, W
Jeffersonia diphylla Height: 8-18” | Width: 4-18” | EPTwinleaf Foliage like butterfly wings; very early bloom; neat seedpods.
A
White | April | PS | M
Lilium philadelphicum NEWHeight: 12-30” | Width: 12-15” | PWood Lily Extirpated in Delaware. Bulb; beautiful addition to a woodland garden.
CAB
Scarlet | June-July | FS, PS | M
Eurybia (Aster) divaricata Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | PWhite Wood Aster Daisy-like flowers shine in shade; takes drought.
AB
White | Aug-Sept | PS, SH | D, M
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Lobelia cardinalis Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1’ | P, CCardinal Flower Stunning; hummingbird favorite; long-blooming.
CAB
Red | July-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Lobelia siphilitica Height: 3-4’ | Width: 12-16” | P, CGreat Blue Lobelia Butterflies love it; combine with red, gold or pink flowers for contrast.
AB
Blue | Aug-Oct | FS, PS | M, W
Maianthemum (Smilacina) racemosum Height: 2’ | Width: 2’ | P, CFalse Solomon’s-seal Billowy flowers, arching stems; pretty berries in fall.
CA
White | May-June | PS | M
Mertensia virginica Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | P, CVirginia Bluebells Enchanting, nodding flowers; sometimes draws hummingbirds.
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Blue | Apr-May | PS | M, W
Mitchella repens Height: 2” | Width: 12-16” | P, CPartridge-berry Glossy, diminutive evergreen groundcover; red berries.
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White | May | PS, SH | M
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' Height: 3-5’ | Width: 24-40” | XBee Balm Very enticing to hummingbirds; resists mildew; long blooming.
CAB
Bright red | June-July | PS, FS | M
Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca Fireworks ('Fyrverkeri') Height: 18” | Width: 12-18” | P, CNarrowleaf Evening-primrose (Shrubby Sundrops) Red stems complement sunny flowers that draw many pollinators.
AB
Yellow | June-July | FS, PS | M
Pachysandra procumbens Height: 6-10” | Width: 18-24” | EPAllegheny Pachysandra Semi-evergreen groundcover; scented flowers; not aggressive.
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White | April | PS, SH | M
Packera (Senecio) aurea Height: 18-30” | Width: 6-8” | P, CGolden Ragwort Golden daisies; shiny foliage; good evergreen, woodland groundcover.
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Gold | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 12-18” | P, CFoxglove Beardtongue Hummingbird draw; bronze-purple foliage is attractive all year.
CA
White | June-July | FS, PS | D, M
Penstemon smallii Height: 18-28” | Width: 1’ | EPSmall’s Beardtongue Lovely flowers; very drought tolerant; loved by pollinators.
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Purple-pink | May-June | FS, PS | D
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' Height: 12-18” | Width: 8-32” | P, ECWoodland Phlox Outstanding! Fragrant; beautiful shade of periwinkle.
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Blue-violet | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze' Height: 8-15” | Width: 1-2’ | P, ECWoodland Phlox Very fragrant woodland carpet; semi-evergreen.
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Bluish white | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Lilium superbum Height: 3-8’ | Width: 1-2’ | P, CTurk’s Cap Lily Spectacular candelabras of bell-shaped flowers; bulb.
CAB
Red or orange | July | PS, SH | M
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Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | P, CGarden Phlox Butterfly favorite; vibrant flowers; best in Mt. Cuba trials; no mildew.
CAB
Lav pink | July-Sept | FS, PS | M
Phlox stolonifera 'Bruce's White' Height: 4-12” | Width: 10-18” | EPCreeping Phlox Brightens a dark, shady spot; semi-evergreen.
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White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Height: 6-12” | Width: 6-12”+ | EPCreeping Phlox One of the top performers in Mt. Cuba trials; vigorous groundcover.
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Purple | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty' Height: 4-6” | Width: 12-18” | EP, ECMoss Phlox Bright pink; cascade over hillside or among rocks.
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Rose-pink | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue' Height: 4-6” | Width: 18-24” | EP, ECMoss Phlox Fragrant; can be clipped to make formal edging.
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Blue violet | Apr-May | FS | D, M
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' Height: 18-24” | Width: 12-30” | EP, ECObedient-plant Spike of snapdragon-like flowers; clump former; will rebloom.
A
White | June-Sept | FS, PS | M, W
Podophyllum peltatum Height: 8-12” | Width: 1-6’ | P, CMay-apple Lovely parasol-like leaves; fruit for box turtles, other wildlife.
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White | May | PS, SH | M
Polemonium reptans Height: 8-18” | Width: 12” | P, CJacob’s-ladder Free-flowering; mass under shrubs and trees, in floodplains.
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Blue | Apr-May | PS | M
Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | PGreat Solomon’s-seal Show-stopping, elegant, stately; dangling blooms, blue berries.
CA
White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Pycnanthemum muticum Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CClustered Mountain-mint Wonderful nectar plant; foliage has a strong, clean fragrance.
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White/viol | July-Sept | FS, PS | M
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Height: 24-30” | Width: 1-2’ | P, ECBlack-eyed Susan Supports many butterflies; cones provide winter food for birds.
CAB
Gold | Aug-Oct | FS | D, M
Rudbeckia laciniata Height: 3-7’ | Width: 18-48” | P, CCutleaf Coneflower Bright petals, green cone; striking by a stream, in a floodplain.
CAB
Yellow | July-Aug | FS, PS | D, M
Salvia azurea Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | EP, ECAzure-blue Sage Attracts butterflies, best in lean soil and in groups.
AB
Blue | July-Oct | FS, PS | D, M
Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' Height: 18” | Width: 9-12” | P, CLyre-leaf Sage Red leaves; good groundcover for dry spots.
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Violet | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
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Sanguinaria canadensis Height: 6-8” | Width: 12-16” | P, CBloodroot Star-like flowers; paw-shaped foliage; good contrast with ferns.
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White | April | PS, SH | M
Sedum ternatum Height: 2-6” | Width: 4-6” | PThree-leaf Stonecrop Starry blooms; wonderful wandering among other flowers, ferns.
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White | May | PS, SH | D, M
Senna (Cassia) marilandica Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CSouthern Wild Senna Large clusters of flowers a bit like lupines; bold, compound leaves.
AB
Yellow | July-Aug | FS | D, M
Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' Height: 12-18” | Width: 8” | P, CWherry’s Catchfly Low, semi-evergreen mound; for rock gardens or steep sites.
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Deep pink | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
Sisyrinchium 'Suwanee' Height: 8-12” | Width: 12-18”+ | P, CBlue-eyed Grass New color form found in the wild; spreads from base, not weedy.
CA
Sky blue | May | FS, PS | D, M
Solidago caesia Height: 2-3’ | Width: 1-3’ | P, CBlue-stemmed Goldenrod Arching sprays of fall color; tolerates dry shade.
CAB
Gold | Sept-Oct | PS, SH | M
Solidago flexicaulis Height: 2’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CBroad-leaf (Zigzag) Goldenrod Brightens late-summer shade, or grow in sun; seeds draw birds.
CAB
Gold | Sept-Oct | FS, PS, SH | M
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CWrinkle-leaf (Rough-stemmed) Goldenrod Exuberant! Arching flower stalks; suppresses weeds.
CAB
Yellow | Sept-Oct | FS, PS | D, M
Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece' Height: 18” | Width: 2-3’ | EPAutumn Goldenrod Fountains of bloom; semi-evergreen; versatile groundcover.
CAB
Gold | Aug-Oct | FS, PS | D, M
Spigelia marilandica Height: 2’ | Width: 1-2’ | EP, ECIndian Pink Scarlet trumpets filled with gold; deadhead for rebloom through fall.
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Red/yellow | June-Aug | FS, PS | M
Stylophorum diphyllum Height: 12-18” | Width: 1’ | EMCelandine (Wood) Poppy Bright blooms; interesting seedpods; deer resistant.
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Yellow | Apr-May | PS | M
Symphyotrichum (Aster) cordifolium Height: 1-4’ | Width: 1-3’ | P, ECBlue Wood Aster Brightens a shady spot; one of the few asters to thrive in shade.
CAB
Blue | Aug-Oct | PS, SH | D, M
Symphyotrichum (Aster) oblongifolium 'October Skies' Height: 1-2’ | Width: 18-36” | EPAromatic Aster #4 in Mt. Cuba Center trials; more compact; good in containers.
CAB
Violet | Sept-Oct | FS | D, M
Thalictrum thalictroides (Anemonella) Height: 4-8” | Width: 8-12” | P, CRue-anemone Soft bloom for early spring; use under taller wildflowers.
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White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
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Tiarella cordifolia Height: 9-12” | Width: 1-2’ | EPFoamflower Glossy, maple-like leaves; groundcover.
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White to pink | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Trillium grandiflorum Height: 10-18” | Width: 12-18” | EPLarge-flowered Trillium Largest of the Trilliums; the essence of elegance.
White | Apr-May | PS | M
Trillium luteum Height: 6-18” | Width: 12-16” | EMYellow Trillium Colorful mottled foliage; lemon-scented, upright flowers.
Yellow | Apr-May | PS | M
Trillium sessile Height: 4-12” | Width: 6-12” | EP, ECSessile Trillium Handsome mottled foliage; unusual stalkless flowers.
Maroon | Apr-May | PS, SH | M
Uvularia grandiflora Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | EPLarge-flowered Bellwort (Great Merrybells) Arching stems with large, pendulous flowers.
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Yellow | May | PS | M
Verbena hastata Height: 4-6’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CCommon (Blue) Vervain Colorful candelabras; hosts Buckeye butterfly, draws others.
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Viol-blue | June-Sept | FS | M, W
Vernonia noveboracensis Height: 5-7’ | Width: 3-4” | P, CNew York Ironweed Deep purple color for late season; butterfly favorite; loves wet site.
AB
Purple | Aug-Sept | FS | M, W
Veronicastrum virginicum Height: 4-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CCulver’s-root Dramatic spires; takes regular soil or thrives in wetter areas.
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White | July-Aug | FS | M
Zizia aurea Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-16” | P, ECGolden-Alexanders Hosts Black Swallowtail butterfly; draws many beneficial insects.
AB
Yellow | Apr-June | FS, PS | M, W
Acer rubrum Height: 40-75’ | Width: 25-50’ | P, CRed Maple Beautiful fall show; red buds and flowers; very adaptable.
CAB
Red | March | FS, PS | M, W
Aesculus pavia Height: 10-20’ | Width: 10-20’ | EC, EPRed Buckeye Huge blooms glow like beacons for returning hummingbirds.
CA
Coral | May | FS, PS | M, W
Amelanchier canadensis Height: 6-20’ | Width: 5-10’ | P, CCanadian Serviceberry (Shadblow) Lovely, frilly blooms, dark fruits for wildlife and stunning fall foliage.
CABD
White | April | FS, PS | M, W
Amelanchier laevis Height: 20-45’ | Width: 8-25’ | P, CAllegheny Serviceberry Tasty fruit for people and wildlife; attractive fissured bark and fall color.
CABD
White | April | FS, PS | D, M
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Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Mound Height: 12-24” | Width: 18-24” | P, CBlack Chokeberry Low groundcover with flowers, fruit, red fall foliage; adaptable.
CA
White | May | FS, PS | M, W, D
Asimina triloba Height: 15-20’ | Width: 12-20’ | P, CPawpaw Tasty fruit; two required for fruit set; effective screen; adaptable.
BD
Purple | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Betula nigra Height: 30-50’ | Width: 30-40’ | P, CRiver Birch Beautiful peeling bark; hosts butterflies, draws woodpeckers.
CB
Yellow-brown | Apr-May | FS, PS | M, W
Cercis canadensis Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CRedbud Arresting bloom color; early spring nectar, later seeds for wildlife.
CA
Rosy purple | April | FS, PS | M
Chionanthus virginicus Height: 15-20’ | Width: 10-20’ | P, CFringe Tree Cascades of fleecy, fragrant flowers; use alone or in a group.
CA
White | May | FS, PS | M
Clethra alnifolia Height: 4-9’ | Width: 4-6’+ | P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush) Very fragrant, showy, long-lasting flowers, yellow fall color.
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White | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush) Very fragrant; new leaves begin bronzy, turn yellow in fall.
AB
Rose-pink | July-Aug | FS, PS | M, W
Cornus alternifolia Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CPagoda Tree Architectural form; scented, lacy flowers; summer fruit for birds.
CAB
Cream | May-June | PS | M
Cornus florida Height: 15-35’ | Width: 15-40’ | P, CFlowering Dogwood Famous spring blooms; red fruit for birds; lovely form and bark.
CAB
White | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Cornus sericea Arctic Fire TM Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CRedosier Dogwood A compact shrub for small gardens; fiery-red winter stems.
CA
White | May-June | FS, PS | M, W
Diospyros virginiana Height: 35-60’ | Width: 20-35’ | P, CCommon Persimmon Tasty, plant 2 for best fruit, also favored by wildlife; reddish-orange fall leaves.
CABD
White/yellow | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
Euonymus atropurpureus Height: 12-24’ | Width: 10-20’ | PBurning Bush (Eastern Wahoo) “Hearts-a-bustin” pink fruits, orange seeds; burgundy fall foilage.
CA
Purple | June-July | FS, PS | M
Fothergilla x intermedia 'Mt. Airy' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | XLarge Fothergilla Abundant, honey-scented flowers; beautiful yellow to orange fall color.
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White | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Hamamelis virginiana Height: 8-20’ | Width: 8-20’ | P, CCommon Witch-hazel Ribbon-like blooms in late fall amid yellow fall foliage.
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Yellow | Oct-Nov | FS, PS, SH | M
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' Height: 6-10’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CRed Chokeberry Red leaves, glossy red berries in fall; good with Lobelia, Itea, Ilex.
CA
White | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M, W
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' Height: 4’ | Width: 4-6’ | P, CWild Hydrangea Flowerheads up to 1’ across on vigorous stems.
White | June | PS, SH | M
Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen« Height: 6-8’ | Width: 6-8’ | EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea Larger, whiter flowers than the species; red-bronze fall color.
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White | June | FS, PS | M
Ilex glabra Gem Box « Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | C, EPInkberry Petite holly with rounded form for containers or smaller spots.
A
White | May | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-5’ | C, EPInkberry Compact and dense; shiny black berries for birds in winter.
CA
White | May | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex opaca Height: 40-50’ | Width: 10-15’ | P, CAmerican Holly Excellent for screening; cover and fruit for birds.
CAB
White | May | FS, PS | M
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' Height: 3-6’ | Width: 4-10’ | P, CWinterberry Male; necessary for ‘Red Sprite’ to produce berries.
AB
White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CWinterberry Compact; large red berries if ‘Jim Dandy’ is nearby.
CAB
White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Illicium floridanum NEWHeight: 4-9’ | Width: 2-5’ | ECFlorida Anise Tree Deer resistant evergreen; unusual flowers; needs good drainage in winter.
Maroon | Apr-May | SH, PS | M, D
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Height: 4-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | C, EPVirginia Sweetspire Fountains of fragrant flowers; red fall leaves; beautiful for hedges.
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White | June-July | FS, PS, SH | M, W
Kalmia latifolia 'Bridesmaid NEWHeight: 4-5’ | Width: 4-5’ | P, CMountain Laurel Rich pink with white centers; compact with textured evergreen foliage.
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Pink | May-June | PS, SH | M
Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | P, CMountain Laurel Large, bicolored flowers on a compact plant; small, shiny leaves.
A
Pink/maroon | May-June | PS, SH | M
Kalmia latifolia 'Tiddlywinks' Height: 2-3’ | Width: 30-36” | P, CMountain Laurel Smaller than species, with pink buds and soft pink blooms.
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Pink | May-June | PS, SH | M
Leucothoe axillaris 'ReJoyce' NEWHeight: 24-36” | Width: 36-42” | EC, EPCoast Leucothoe (Doghobble) Bright red new foliage and deep red fall color, evergreen shrub or groundcover.
A
White | Apr-May | PS, SH | M, W
Lindera benzoin Height: 6-12’ | Width: 6-12’ | P, CSpicebush Early blooms; yellow fall leaves; red fruit for birds; butterfly host.
CAB
Yellow | April | PS, SH | M
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Magnolia virginiana Height: 20-35’ | Width: 10-20’ | C, EPSweet Bay Lemon-scented flowers; birds, wildlife relish berry-like seeds.
CAB
White | June-July | FS, PS | M, W
Morella (Myrica) pensylvanica Height: 5-12’ | Width: 5-12’ | P, CCommon Bayberry Scented leaves; gray-blue fruit on females all winter; good screen.
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White | May | FS, PS, SH | D, M, W
Physocarpus opulifolius Amber Jubilee NEWHeight: 5-6’ | Width: 4’ | PAtlantic Ninebark Compact. Showy orange new foliage turning purple in the fall.
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Pinkish | May-June | FS, PS | D, M
Prunus serotina Height: 50-60’ | Width: 20-30’ | P, CWild Black Cherry Highly rated for wildlife, beautiful flowers; bird magnet.
CABD
White | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
Quercus bicolor Height: 60-80’ | Width: 30-40’ | C, PSwamp White Oak Grows well in heavy soil; attractive, flaky bark.
CB
Light green | Apr-May | FS, PS | M, W
Quercus coccinea Height: 70-75’ | Width: 40-50’ | P, CScarlet Oak Brilliant leaves in fall; fast-growing; good for wildlife.
CB
Light green | Apr-May | FS | D, M
Quercus rubra Height: 70-120’ | Width: 30-60’ | P, CRed Oak Russet fall foliage; fast-growing shade tree; important for wildlife.
CBD
| April | FS, PS | M
Rhododendron arborescens Height: 4-12’ | Width: 3-5’ | EP, ECSweet Azalea Profuse, sweetly fragrant flowers; fall leaves brilliant yellow to red.
AB
White | June | PS | M
Rhododendron atlanticum Height: 3-7’ | Width: 2-3’ | CCoast (Dwarf) Azalea Very fragrant; tolerates drought; mounding habit.
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White or pink | May | FS, PS, SH | M
Rhododendron calendulaceum Height: 8-15’ | Width: 3-5’ | EPFlame Azalea Intensely colored flowers stand out in shade.
AB
Orange | May-June | PS, SH | D, M
Rhododendron periclymenoides Height: 4-10’ | Width: 4-8’ | P, CPinxterbloom Azalea Light honeysuckle scent; good fall color; woodland edges.
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Pink | May | PS, SH | M
Rhododendron vaseyi Height: 8-15’ | Width: 8-15’ | EMPink-shell Azalea Orchid-like blooms; outstanding salmon fall foliage; graceful.
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Pink | Apr-May | FS, PS | M
Rhododendron viscosum Height: 3-15’ | Width: 6-12’ | P, CSwamp Azalea Intoxicating, honeysuckle-clove scent; flame-red foliage in fall.
A
White | May-June | FS, PS | M, W
Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' Height: 1-4’ | Width: 6-8’ | EP, ECFragrant Sumac Red fruit; orange-red fall leaves; excellent for massing or banks.
CABD
Yellow | Apr-May | FS, PS | D, M
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Salix discolor Height: 15-25’ | Width: 20’ | PPussy Willow Soft, silvery-gray catkins; early spring interest; for wet or dry spots.
CAB
Gray | Apr-May | FS | W, D, M
Sambucus canadensis Height: 5-12’ | Width: 5-12’ | P, CAmerican Elderberry Huge, lacy flowers; birds love the luscious fruit.
CAD
White | June | FS, PS | M, W
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' NEWHeight: 60-70’ | Width: 50-60’ | P,CAmerican Elm Resists Dutch elm disease; yellow fall foliage; stately; butterfly host.
CAB
Greenish | March | FS, PS | M, W
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart' NEWHeight: 5-6’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CHighbush Blueberry Brilliant red fall foliage; large early berries, plant 2 for best fruiting.
CABD
White | May | FS, PS | M
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | P, CBlueberry Ornamental; bears for a long time; self-pollinating; try in a border.
CABD
Pink | May | FS, PS | M
Vaccinium 'Top Hat' Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2-3’ | XBlueberry Great for containers; crimson fall foliage; self-pollinates.
CABD
White | May | FS, PS | M
Viburnum dentatum Height: 6-12’ | Width: 4-10’ | P, CArrowwood Blue-black berries; one of the best shrubs for birds.
CAB
Cream | May | FS, PS | M
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' Height: 6’ | Width: 5-12’ | P, CPossumhaw Viburnum Compact; lustrous foliage, burgundy in fall; beautiful pink turning blue berries.
CAB
White | May-June | FS, PS | M, W
Viburnum opulus var. americanum (trilobum) 'Bailey's Compact' Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | PHighbush Cranberry For smaller spaces; bright red fall fruit and leaves; showy lacy flowers.
CABD
White | May | FS, PS | M
Xanthorhiza simplicissima Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-4’ | EP, ECYellowroot Lacy foliage; good groundcover for slopes, dry areas; yellow in fall.
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Bronze | Apr-May | FS, PS, SH | M, D