Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest Gillenia trifoliatus – Bowman’s Root Gillenia trifoliatus, or Bowman’s root, grows in full sun to light shade in moist to average soil conditions. This plant prefers mountainous habitats and can be...
Native Trees for Shady Gardens Hornbeam – Carpinus caroliniana Carpinus caroliniana, commonly called American hornbeam, is a slow-growing, deciduous, small to medium-sized understory tree with an attractive globular form. Grows easily in average, medium...
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest Helenium autumnale – Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale, also called sneezeweed, is an erect, clump-forming, native perennial which occurs in moist soils along streams, ponds or ditches, and in spring-fed meadows, prairie and...
Native Trees for Shady Gardens Amelanchier canadensis – Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis, also known as Serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree in the rose family that is native to eastern North America. It is an understory...
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Flowers Solidago – Goldenrod Solidago, also known as Goldenrod is a showy, fall blooming herbaceous perennial with high ecological value. They are an important food source in the fall and over winter for a variety of our...
