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....
Maryland Native Plants for Ponds Sagittaria latifolia – Duck Potato Sagittaria latifolia, also known as, arrowhead, duck potato, or wapato, is a vigorous, deciduous, marginal aquatic perennial that typically grows 1-4’ tall. It has arrowhead-shaped...
Maryland Native Trees Prunus americana – Wild Plum Prunus americana, also called Wild Plum, easily grows in average, dry to medium, well-draining soils in full sun to part shade. Remove suckers to prevent unwanted spread. Fairly adaptable. American plum...
