Fragrant Native Maryland Plants Cephalanthus occidentalis Cephalanthus occidentalis, Buttonbush, is a deciduous shrub with an open-rounded habit. The leaves emerge in the late spring, and the flowers pop up in the early to mid summer. The shrub has unusual...
Maryland Native Plants for Fragarance Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin, Spicebush, is a native deciduous shrub. Every spring, clusters of tiny, aromatic flowers appear along the branches, before the foliage emerges. Spicebush is dioecious (male and female...
Colorful Maryland Native Plants Ilex verticillata ‘Little Goblin Orange’ Ilex verticillata ‘Little Goblin Orange’ is a dwarf cultivar of Ilex verticillata that produces orange berries. The berries provide fall and winter interest. They...
Heart-leaf Meadow Parsnip Zizia aptera Zizia aptera, also known as Heart-leaf Meadow Parsnip is a herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. They will tolerate clay, clay-loam, and rocky soils. Once established, it...
Maryland Native Plants Deschampsia cespitosa – Tufted Hair Grass *** Growing Conditions Deschampsia cespitosa, or Tufted Hair Grass, is an ornamental native grass that grows best in part-shade conditions, making it a good option for texture and winter interest...
