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...
Maryland Native Plants for Winter Interest Pachysandra procumbens – Alleghany Spurge Alleghany Spurge, also known as pachysandra procumbens grows in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. This groundcover grows...
Late Summer Blooming Beauties: Turtlehead Chelone glabra – Turtlehead Chelone glabra , also called Turtlehead is a herbaceous perennial. The common name, Turtlehead, comes from its white blooms that resemble turtles sticking their heads out of their shells....
