Swamp, Virginia, and Carolina Rose Native roses (Rosa spp.) are keystone species. Their leaves feed the caterpillars of over 100 species of native butterflies and moths, their flowers provide pollen and nectar for native bees and other insects, and their fruits (hips)...
Maryland Native Plants Ageratina altissima – White Snakeroot Growing Information White Snakeroot grows well in a variety of moisture and light conditions: it can tolerate medium to wet, well drained soils and full sun to part shade. While it does prefer part...
Maryland Native Plants Adiantum pedatum – Maidenhair Fern Growing Information The Northern Maidenhair Fern is most commonly found in the wild on slopes and ravines in damp and shaded woodlands. This fern has a preference for moist and acidic soils in full shade,...
Friendly Neighbors for Maryland Hydrangea barbara – Climbing Hydrangea Climbing Hydrangea is a deciduous, semi-evergreen woody vine that is native to the southeastern USA. It is found naturally in swamps, bottomlands, and moist forests. This large leafy...
Maryland Native Plants Actaea pachypoda – Doll’s Eyes Baneberry Growing Information Baneberry prefers rich, moist woodland soils, but is fairly adaptable. Soils should not be allowed to dry out, but need good drainage to prevent boggy conditions from...
Maryland Native Plants Acorus americanus – American Sweet Flag Growing Information Acorus americanus, or American sweet flag, is an evergreen and aquatic rush or sedge and is known as an emergent wetland plant. It grows along quiet streambanks in marshes and...
