Signs of Spring Arisaema triphyllum – Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisaema triphyllum, also called Jack-in-the-Pulpit is a shade loving species that grows in rich, moist, deciduous woods and floodplains. It is a spring ephemeral that emerges in April. This species...
Trees for wet areas Quercus palustris – Pin Oak Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, easily grows in average, medium to wet, acidic soils in full sun to partial hade. Prefers moist loams. Tolerates poorly drained soils as well as some flooding. May take up to...
Native Plants for Shady Spring Blooms Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – Jacobs Ladder Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’, also known as creeping Jacob’s ladder, is a perennial wildflower that occurs in rich, moist woods...
Native Plants for Winter Interest Callicarpa americana – American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana, or American beautyberry, is a medium-sized shrub with lavander-colored blooms that form vibrant bright purple berries in the fall. This plant grows best in evenly...
Native Evergreen Plants Polystichum acrostichoides- Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides, Christmas fern is a semi-evergreen that is deer and shade tolerant. Occurs in both dry and moist wooded slopes, moist banks and ravines. Grows best in organically rich, dry...
Native climbing vines Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ – Wisteria Wisteria frutescens grows best in full to part sun but will tolerate shade. If grown in shade there will be no blooms. This plant prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It can...
