Native Groundcover for Shade Gardens in Maryland Woodland Stonecrop – Sedum ternatum Growing Information Woodland Stonecrop is frequently found, as its common name describes, in moist woodlands and forested ravines, bottomlands, river banks, or rock...
Maryland Native Keystone Plants: Oak Trees Support Wildlife Native oaks (Quercus spp.) play an essential role in the ecosystem, providing food and habitat for many animals. There are more than 100 animal species that rely on acorns as crucial food sources. Around 500...
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...
