DelNature Native Plant Sale Catalog 2015

Blooms with IMPACT Plants for people and pollinators

Apr 30–May 1 May 2–May 3 543 Way Rd, Greenville, DE

CoverdaleFarm Preserve

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3 delnature.org/Blog @DENatureSociety facebook.com/DelawareNatureSociety

Come to our Native Plant SaleDatesMembers only:

Open to the public:

Apr 30: 3pm – 7pmMay 1: 3pm – 7pm

May 2: 10am – 4pm May 3: 11am – 4pm

LocationCoverdale Farm Preserve 543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807

Learn MoreFind helpful articles and resources online and learn to create a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

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Search & view our plants onlineVisit our online photo gallery, courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center.

Also view and search plants online at Mt. cuba center’s native Plant Finder.

Links to these can be found at:

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Volunteers neededVolunteers needed for set up and sale days! Please sign up online:

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How to use this guide

1 coLorColor of the flower

2 BotanicaL naMeIf orange, it’s a featured plant with photo found in this guide

3 HeigHt & WiDtHIn feet and/or inches

4 coMMon naMe

5 DescriPtion

6 PoLLinatorsShows whether this plant attracts important pollinators:

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C hummingbirds

7 BLooM-tiMeMonths that plant is in bloom

8 sunLigHtAmt of sunlight needed Fs: Full sun, Ps: Part sun sH: Full shade

9 soiL MoistureAmt of moisture needed. W: Wet; M: Moist; D: Dry

bk neW PLantA plant new to our sale.

bl eDiBLesome or all of plant is edible for people.

bm rangeP: Piedmont of Delmarva Peninsula, So.Ea. PA, So. NJ

c: Coastal Plain of Delmarva Peninsul, So.Ea. PA, So. NJ

ec: Coastal Plain of Ea. US (outside of our region)

eP: Piedmont of Ea. US (outside of our region)

eM: Eastern Mountains

X: Cross of two species or cultivars

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Amorpha fruticosa NEW

Height: 5-17’ | Width: 5-15’ | Range: P, CTall Indigo-bush. Orange stamens jump out against the purple flowers; for poor soils.

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Please note, plant prices are determined based on a number of factors, which often change right up until the sale opens. Therefore, pricing is not included in this catalogue. Delaware Nature Society has made every effort to avoid neo-nictinoids and other systemic pesticides being used on our plants. However, we cannot guarantee that every plant is pesticide-free.

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IntroductionDear Native Plant Enthusiasts,

Our Native Plant Sale is an annual tradition that spans over two decades. This year, Delaware Nature Society is celebrating our 50th Anniversary. As a tribute to this half-century mark, we invite you to share our passion and dedication to protecting and improving the environment where we live, work and play.

This year’s Native Plant Sale theme, “Blooms with Impact: Plants for People and Pollinators,” will help you to do just that. You can select from over 350 varieties of native trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, grasses and aquatic plants that will help attract and sustain pollinators. During the sale, our plant experts will be available to help you make the best choices for your home gardens, so you can select plants that will not only beautify your landscape, but also help support our local ecosystem.

Your purchases at our Native Plant Sale directly support our work to improve wildlife habitat, and increase opportunities for younger generations to connect with nature, and make lasting impressions, like a child’s first glimpse of a monarch butterfly.

As you know, monarch butterfly populations – along with many other pollinators - are struggling for a variety of reasons including habitat loss. We depend on these beneficial insects to pollinate many of our food crops but these pollinators are also an important food source for wildlife. However, the good news is that we can make a positive difference just by adding more native plants to our yards while creating beautiful, easy to care for, gardens.

Again, thank you for your support of our Native Plant Sale, and Delaware Nature Society.

Happy Planting!

Brian Winslow Executive Director

Gentiana andrewsii (pg 12)

Conoclinium coelestinum (pg 11)

Asclepias tuberosa (pg 11)


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VinesApios americana ‘Meadows’ NEW

Height: 6-10’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CCommon Groundnut. Raspberry-scented flowers; edible, very nutritious tubers. D

Dark pink Aug-Sept FS|PS M

Aristolochia macrophylla Height: 20-30’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: EPDutchman’s-pipe. Unusually shaped flowers; food for Pipevine Swallowtail larvae. B

Purple Jul-Oct FS|PS M

Campsis radicans Height: 30-40’ | Width: 4-10’ | Range: P, CTrumpet-creeper. Brilliant flowers for hummingbirds; for sturdy fence, ground cover. C B A

Orange Jul-Sept FS|PS M

Campsis radicans ‘Flava’ Height: 60’ | Width: | Range: P, CTrumpet-creeper. A color departure; still great for hummingbirds, other pollinators.

C B A

Yellow Jul-Aug FS D|M

Clematis virginiana Height: 3-8’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: P, CVirgin’s Bower. Ornamental seedheads; vigorous; good cover for a fence.

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White Jul-Sept FS|PS M

Gelsemium sempervirens ‘Margarita’ Height: 8-12’ | Width: 1-5’ | Range: ECEvening Trumpetflower. Fragrant, daffodil-yellow trumpets; evergreen; adaptable. A

Yellow Apr-May FS|PS M

Lonicera sempervirens ‘John Clayton’ Height: 6-12’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: P, CTrumpet Honeysuckle. Lightly fragrant; semi-evergreen; berries for birds after flowers. C B A

Yellow May-frost FS|PS M

Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’ Height: 3-8’ | Width: 1-10’ | Range: P, CTrumpet Honeysuckle. Resists powdery mildew; many flowers; hummingbirds love it! C B A

Salmon-red May-frost FS|PS M

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Height: 10-40’ | Width: 3-15’ | Range: P, CVirginia-creeper. Attractive palmate leaves turn firey scarlet in fall; berries for birds.

B A

White June FS|SH D|W

Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ Height: 10-30’ | Width: 6-8’ | Range: EPAmerican Wisteria. Fragrant, cascading blooms; less aggressive than Asian species. B A

Lilac blue May-Jun FS|PS M|W

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FernsMatteuccia struthiopteris Adiantum pedatum Polystichum acrostichioides

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Adiantum pedatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CMaidenhair Fern. Delicate green fronds, effective rising out of low flowers.

PS|SH M

Athyrium filix-femina Height: 24-30” | Width: 24” | Range: P, CLady Fern. Lacy fronds provide beautiful backdrop for flowers spring to fall.

PS|SH M

Cheilanthes lanosa Height: 6-8” | Width: 6-8” | Range: P, ECHairy Lip Fern. Extirpated from DE; fuzzy foliage; for rock gardens, slopes, walls.

PS D

Diplazium pycnocarpon (Homalosorus pycnocarpos) Height: 30-42” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: PGlade Fern. Sends up fresh fronds all season; very rare in Delaware.

PS M

Dryopteris marginalis Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CMarginal Wood Fern. Evergreen; vase-shaped; good around spring flowers.

PS|SH M

Matteuccia struthiopteris Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: EPOstrich Fern. Magnificent arching plumes; good ground cover in moist spots. D

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Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CRoyal Fern. Graceful, fine-textured; good with Iris versicolor, Lobelia cardinalis.

PS|SH M|W

Osmundastrum (Osmunda) cinnamomeum Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | Range: P, CCinnamon Fern. Cinnamon-colored spikes; use with Packera, Lobelias. D

PS M|W

Polystichum acrostichoides Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CChristmas Fern. Leathery, evergreen; contrast with delicate ferns, flowers.

PS|SH M

Woodwardia virginica Height: 18-24” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: CVirginia Chain Fern. Forms ground cover in wet soils; less assertive in average soil.

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Alisma subcordatum Height: 8-40” | Width: | Range: P, CAmerican Water Plantain. Dense stands of flowers like baby’s breath; pond or bog.

White Jul-Aug FS W|M

Bacopa caroliniana Height: 2-4” | Width: 8-12” | Range: EP, ECBlue Water-Hyssop. Lemon-scented leaves; fills in among other pond plants, edges.

Blue Jun-Sept FS W

Caltha palustris Height: 12-18” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CMarsh Marigold. Large, brilliantly colored, buttercup-like flowers.

Yellow Apr-Jun FS|PS W|M

Ceratophyllum demersum Height: | Width: | Range: P, CCoontail. Useful oxygenator in garden ponds; good cover for fish.

Inconspic Jun-Sept PS W

Decodon verticillatus Height: 1-8’ | Width: Spreads | Range: P, CSwamp-loosestrife (Water-Willow). Arching blossoms; red fall color; pond edges or large bog gardens.

Deep pink July FS W|M

Equisetum hyemale Height: 2-3’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CScouring Rush (Horsetail). Oriental flair; keep in a container to control spread; semi-evergreen.

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AquaticsHydrocotyle verticillata Height: 6” | Width: | Range: C, EPWhorled Marshpennywort. Small, upstanding, round foliage; ponds, water gardens or streams.

White/green Mar-May FS|PS W

Justicia americana Height: 12-18” | Width: 12-18” | Range: C, EPAmerican Water-willow. Orchid-like flowers; willow-like foliage; edge of streams or ponds.

White/purple Jul-Aug FS W

Limnobium spongia Height: 1-2” | Width: 2-4” | Range: CAmerican Frog’s-bit. Floating leaf, with thick spongy tissue; rare in DE; reseeds.

White Jul-Aug FS W

Menyanthes trifoliata Height: 8” | Width: 12-24” | Range: CMarsh Trefoil (Bogbean). Pink buds open to white fringed flowers; for water’s edge or bog.

White April FS|PS W

Mimulus ringens Height: 2’ | Width: 9-12” | Range: P, CAllegheny Monkey-flower. Graceful plant with interesting flowers; butterfly host.

Lavender Jul-Aug FS|PS W|M

Nelumbo lutea Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: C, EPAmerican Lotus. Magnificent flowers; huge, round leaves; ornamental seedpods.

Yellow Jul-Sept FS|PS W

Nuphar advena (lutea) Height: 6-8” | Width: 3-6’ | Range: P, CBroadleaf Pondlily (Spatterdock). Heart-shaped leaves; globular flowers; submerge 6-24”.

Yellow Jun-Aug FS|PS W

Orontium aquaticum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: C, EPGolden-club. Striking in bloom; attractive leaves; water’s edge or bog.

White/gold Apr-May FS|PS W

Peltandra virginica Height: 2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: C, EPGreen Arrow-arum. Glossy, arrow-shaped foliage; for water’s edge, bog; spreads.

Green June FS W

Pontederia cordata Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CPickerel Weed. Deeply colored flower spikes all summer; attracts dragonflies.

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Violet-blue Jun-Oct FS|PS W

Rhynchospora (Dichromena) colorata Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2-4’ | Range: ECNarrow-leaf White-top (Starrush Whitetop, Star Sedge). Long-lasting, starry “flowers”; try in a rain garden, bog container.

White/green Jun-Sept FS|PS W|M

Sagittaria latifolia Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-3’ | Range: P, CBroadleaf Arrowhead. Gold-centered blooms; draws beneficial insects; bog, water’s edge.

White Jul-Aug FS|PS W

Sarracenia flava Height: 1-3’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: EP, ECYellow Pitcherplant. Striking yellow-green pitchers and blooms; for acid bogs or pots.

Yellow April FS W

Sarracenia purpurea Height: 6-12” | Width: 12” | Range: P, CPurple Pitcherplant. Carnivorous bog plant with cupped leaves, distinctive flowers.

Dark red May FS|PS W

Saururus cernuus Height: 1-3’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CLizard’s-tail. Fragrant, graceful spikes; can grow at water’s edge.

Cream Jun-Jul FS|PS W

Scirpus cyperinus Height: 3-5’ | Width: 2-4’ | Range: P, CWoolgrass Bulrush. Food, cover for wildlife; erosion control, rain gardens; spreads.

Green July FS|PS W|M

Orontium aquaticum Nuphar advena (lutea) Pondateria cordata

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Carex grayi Chasmanthium latifolium Panicum v. Dallas Blues

GrassesAndropogon virginicus Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-3’ | Range: P, CBroom Sedge. Reddish-tan foliage fall to winter; Delaware Skipper host; for meadows. B

Silver Sept FS|PS D|M

Carex grayi Height: 16-36” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CGray’s Sedge. Intriguing seedheads; place by water, rain barrels, as an accent. B

Green May FS|PS M|W

Carex pensylvanica Height: 6-10” | Width: 14-20” | Range: P, CPennsylvania Sedge. Fine-textured, spreading sedge native to open, rocky, dry woods. B

Inconspic April FS|SH M|D

Carex platyphylla Height: 8-12” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CBroad-leaf (Silver) Sedge. Wide, pleated grey-green leaves; takes dry shade. B

Inconspic May-Jun PS|SH M|D

Chasmanthium latifolium Height: 3’ | Width: 20-30” | Range: P, CWild Oats (Northern Sea Oats). Ivory to pink seedheads shimmer in the breeze; butterfly host.

Inconspic Sept FS|PS M|D

Deschampsia cespitosa NEW

Height: 18-24” | Width: 3’ | Range: PTufted Hair Grass. Explosions of green to gold plumes; compact; fine foliage.

Golden July FS|PS M

Eragrostis spectabilis Height: 2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CLove Grass. Lovely haze of flower panicles; mingle with purple or gold flowers.

Purple Jun-Sept FS D|M

Muhlenbergia capillaris Height: 18-36” | Width: 16-32” | Range: P, ECHair-awn Muhly. A stunning pink cloud; combine with meadow flowers.

Pink Sept-Nov FS|PS D|M

Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’ Height: 4-6’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: C, EPSwitch Grass. Like blue fireworks; full, exuberant habit; hosts Delaware Skipper.

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Purp-rose Aug FS M|W|D

Panicum virgatum Ruby RibbonsTM NEW

Height: 3-4’ | Width: 24-30” | Range: C, EPSwitch Grass. Blue-green foliage turns ruby; smoky panicles; doesn’t flop. B

Purple Jul-Aug FS M|W|D

Schizachyrium scoparium Blue HeavenTM NEW

Height: 2-4’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CLittle Bluestem. No flopping! Bluish foliage turns rich golden-orange in fall.

Purple/bronze Sept.-frost FS D

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ Height: 3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CLittle Bluestem. Powder-blue summer foliage, wine red in fall and winter.

Bronze Aug FS D

Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’ Height: 4-6’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CYellow Indian Grass. Intense blue foliage turns copper-tan in winter; good vertical accent. B

Copper/yellow Aug-Oct FS D|M

MossesPolytrichum commune Height: 1-2.5” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CCommon Haircap. Forms an evergreen pillow; spreads once established.

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Thanks to our volunteersOur Native Plant Sale is a success thanks to over 100 volunteers

a sPeciaL tHanks to our natiVe PLant saLe coMMittee cHairsSandy Dennison-James, Doris Quinn, Marcie Weigelt, Lisa Pertzoff, Barbara Aldinger, Mike Weaver, Betsy Gage, Pam Stephani, Beverly Bizjak, Steve Elliott, Judy Stallkamp, and Bryan Thompson-Nowak, our Delaware Nature Society/Longwood Gardens Fellow

tHank you nPs groWers, Donors & suPPortersGateway Garden Center, Mount Cuba Center, University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, Babikow Greenhouses, Cavano’s Perennials Inc., Centerton Nursery, Fern Hill Farm, Green Light Plants, Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, Pennsbury Gardens, Pinelands Nursery, Pleasant Run Nursery, Prides Corner Farms, Quality Greenhouses, and Perennial Farm

aPPreciation For nPs PHotograPHersLori Athey, John Clayton, Brenna Goggin, John Harrod, Karl Leck, Lisa Pertzoff, Jim White, Linda Young, and Mount Cuba Center staff: Renee Kemmerer

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WildflowersAgeratina altissima ‘Chocolate’

Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank Cardamine concantenata

Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa Height: 3-8’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CBlack Bugbane (Cohosh, Snake Root). Tall candles light up summer garden and feed small pollinators. A B

White Jun-Jul PS M

Actaea pachypoda Height: 18-30” | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, ECWhite Baneberry (Doll’s Eyes). Pretty but non-edible ivory fruits extend interest into late summer. A

White Apr-May PS|SH M

Ageratina altissima (Eupatorium rugosum) ‘Chocolate’ Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CWhite Snakeroot. Dark leaves set off flowers; draws butterflies, beneficial insects. B A

White Sept-Oct FS|PS M

Allium cernuum Height: 8-24” | Width: 8-12” | Range: EPNodding Onion. Cascading droplets of flowers; tuck in among other flowers, ferns. A

Lilac pink Jul-Aug FS|PS D|M

Allium tricoccum Height: 6-18” | Width: 6” | Range: PWild Leek (Ramps). Delicious leaves for salads, omelets in spring; flowers appear. D

White Jun-Jul FS|PS M

Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ Height: 12-15” | Width: 15” | Range: XBluestar. Very attractive, dark-blue flowers last for five weeks.

Steel blue May-Jun FS M

Amsonia ciliata ‘Spring Sky’ Height: 14-24” | Width: 18-36” | Range: CFringed Bluestar. Starry flowers; beautiful fall color; soft texture.

Blue May FS|PS M

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EP, ECBlue Dogbane. Willowy foliage; gold fall color; butterfly nectar.

Blue May-Jun FS|PS M

Anemone (Hepatica) acutiloba Height: 6-8” | Width: 6” | Range: EPSharp-lobed Liverleaf. Very early; mottled foliage; good leaf contrast with small ferns. A

White or lav Mar-Apr PS|SH M

Anemone americana (Hepatica rotundifolia) Height: 6-8” | Width: 6” | Range: P, CAmerican Liverleaf. Leaves remain all winter; one of the earliest flowers; best in groups. A

White, pink, or blue Mar-Apr PS|SH M

Anemone canadensis Height: 1-2’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: EPRoundleaf Anemone. Blooms for beneficial insects when early flowers are finished.

White May-Jun PS|SH M|W

Aquilegia canadensis Height: 2-3’ | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CWild Columbine. Colorful early blooms draw hummingbirds, butterflies.

C B A

Red/yellow Apr-May FS|PS M

Aquilegia canadensis ‘Corbett’ Height: 12-18” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CWild Columbine. Dainty; plant with wild geranium for contrast. C B A

Yellow Apr-May FS|PS M

Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ Height: 12-18” | Width: 8” | Range: P, CWild Columbine. Big impact on dwarf plant; deeper red bloom than species.

C B A

Red/yellow Apr-May FS|PS M

Arisaema triphyllum Height: 12-30” | Width: 1’ | Range: P, CJack-in-the-Pulpit. Unusual hooded flower; set it off with ferns, woodland flowers.

Green/purp Apr-May PS|SH M

Aruncus dioicus Height: 4-5’ | Width: 3’ | Range: EPGoatsbeard. Feathery plumes stand out in woodlands and borders. A

White May-Jun FS|PS M

Asarum canadense Height: 6-12” | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CWild Ginger. Bold; wonderful surrounding other wildflowers, ferns.

Maroon April PS|SH M

Asclepias incarnata Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CSwamp Milkweed. Magnet for butterflies; good with Monarda, Eutrochium, grasses.

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Mauve Jul-Aug FS|PS M|W


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Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CSwamp Milkweed. Long-lasting, vanilla-scented white blooms; lovely with Lobelias. A B C

White Jul-Aug FS|PS M|W

Asclepias syriaca Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3’ | Range: P, CCommon Milkweed. Fragrant flowers; monarch feeding station; decorative pods. A B

Pink Jun-Jul FS M|D

Asclepias tuberosa (photo pg 4)Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1’ | Range: P, CButterfly Weed. Large clusters of bright flowers draw many pollinators. A B C

Orange Jun-Aug FS D

Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ Height: 2’ | Width: 1’ | Range: P, CButterfly Weed. Cheerful flowers shine among grasses, other summer bloomers.

A B C

Yellow Jun-Sept FS D

Baptisia alba Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3’ | Range: EP, ECWhite Wild Indigo. Smoky purple stems set off lighter blooms. A

White May FS|PS D|M

Baptisia australis Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: EPBlue False Indigo. Large flowers, handsome bluish foliage, elegant vase shape. A

Blue May-Jun FS|PS D|M

Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’ Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3’ | Range: XWild Indigo. Long, dark flower clusters; charcoal-green stems. A

Purple May FS D|M

Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’ Height: 36-60” | Width: 3’ | Range: CFalse Aster. An avalanche of white daisies in late summer; needs no staking. A B

White Aug-Oct FS M|D

Cardamine (Dentaria) diphylla Height: 8-14” | Width: 8” | Range: EPTwo-leaf Toothwort. Delicate flowers; attractive, divided leaves.


Cardamine concatenata (Dentaria laciniata) Height: 8-15” | Width: 8” | Range: P, CCut-leaf Toothwort. One of first to bloom in spring; delicate, ferny texture. A

White April PS|SH M

Caulophyllum thalictroides Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: PBlue Cohosh. Deep blue summer fruit; attractive form and foliage.

Yellow-grn Apr-May PS|SH M

Chelone glabra Height: 2-4’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CTurtlehead. Snapdragon-like flowers; attracts butterflies; lovely with Conoclinium. A B

White Sept-Oct FS|PS M|W

Chelone lyonii ‘Tiny Tortuga’ NEW

Height: 18-24” | Width: 12-18” | Range: EP, ECLyon’s Turtlehead. Bronzy leaves; perfect size for containers, small spaces.

Hot pink Aug-Sept FS|PS M|W

Chelone obliqua NEW

Height: 2-3’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EP, ECPurple Turtlehead. Upright form, beautiful along streambanks, ponds.

Rosy Aug-Sept FS|PS W|M

Chrysogonum virginianum ‘Allen Bush’ Height: 8” | Width: 1’ | Range: EP, ECGreen-and-gold. Large flowers; cover and food for pollinators; long blooming. A

Yellow Apr-Oct FS|PS D|M

Claytonia virginica Height: 4-12” | Width: 3” | Range: P, CVirginia Spring-beauty. Star-like flowers form a very early carpet of woodland color. A

Pink Mar-Apr PS|SH M

Clintonia umbellulata Height: 12-14” | Width: 1’ | Range: EMSpeckled Wood Lily. For connoisseurs – cool-loving lily relative; difficult.

White May SH M

Conoclinium (Eupatorium) coelestinum (photo pg 4) Height: 2-3’ | Width: 3’ | Range: C, EPMistflower (Wild Ageratum). Sea of blooms; good cut flower; late-season butterfly nectar. A B

Blue Aug-Oct FS|PS M

Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’ Height: 2’ | Width: 1’ | Range: CSmall Rose Tickseed. Feathery foliage; tiny, long-blooming daises; heat tolerant.

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Pink Jul-Sept FS M

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ (photo pg 28) Height: 12-18” | Width: 18” | Range: EP, ECWhorled Tickseed. Long bloom; highly rated by Mt. Cuba Center. A B

Yellow Jun-Sept FS D|M

Delphinium exaltatum Height: 3-5’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EPTall Larkspur. Elegant; cut back after bloom for second show.

Blue Jul-Sept FS|PS M

Delphinium tricorne Height: 8-18” | Width: 8-12” | Range: EPDwarf Larkspur. Show-stopping color; summer dormant; plant with ferns, sedges. A

Violet Apr-May FS|PS M

Dicentra cucullaria Height: 8” | Width: 8” | Range: PDutchman’s-breeches. Frosty blue-gray foliage over lightly fragrant flowers. A

White April PS M

Dicentra eximia Height: 8-12” | Width: 8-12” | Range: EPWild Bleeding Heart. Lovely dangling hearts; sometimes blooms into fall.

Pink April PS|SH M

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WildflowersEutrochium Heliopsis helianthoides Hibiscus moscheutos

Dodecatheon meadia Height: 9-18” | Width: 9” | Range: EPEastern Shooting Star. Delicate blossoms like those of cyclamen. A

White or pink Apr-May PS|SH M

Echinacea purpurea (photo pg 26)Height: 2-3’ | Width: 18-24” | Range: EPPurple Coneflower. Interesting drooping petals; butterflies and birds love it. A B

Magenta Jul-Aug FS|PS M

Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EPPurple Coneflower. Watermelon-pink flowers with red cones; #2 in Mt. Cuba trials. A B

Pink Jun-Aug FS|PS M

Echinacea purpurea Pow Wow® White Height: 16-24” | Width: 12-16” | Range: EPConeflower. Many daisies on bushy, compact plants perfect for containers.

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White Jun-Sept FS|PS M

Echinacea purpurea Pow Wow® Wild Berry Height: 16-20” | Width: 12-16” | Range: EPPurple Coneflower. Smashing raspberry-colored daisies on compact, bushy plants. A B

Rose-purple Jun-Aug FS|PS M

Eryngium yuccifolium Height: 2-3’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: EP, ECButton Snake-root (Rattlesnake Master). Dramatic, spiky; terrific contrast to bright flowers or soft textures. A

Gray-blue Jun-Aug FS D|M

Eupatorium hyssopifolium Height: 1-3’ | Width: 16-24” | Range: P, CHyssop-leaf Thoroughwort. Clouds of flowers, showy even in bud; good for hot sites. A B

White Aug-Oct FS|PS D

Eupatorium perfoliatum Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CCommon Boneset. Fragrant flowers; fantastic for pollinators, other wildlife. A


Eurybia (Aster) divaricata Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: PWhite Wood Aster. Daisy-like flowers shine in shade; takes drought. B A

White Aug-Sept PS|SH D|M

Eurybia (Aster) schreberi NEW

Height: 1-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CSchreber’s aster. Early-blooming woodland aster; rare in DE. B A

White Jul-Aug FS|PS M

Euthamia (Solidago) graminifolia Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CFlat-top Goldentop (Grass-leaved Goldenrod). Fragrant flowers; fine leaves lend a soft texture; spreads. B A

Gold Aug-Sept FS|PS M

Eutrochium (Eupatorium) dubium ‘Baby Joe’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 15-18” | Range: P, CHollow-stem Joe-Pye Weed. For small spots or containers; no flopping; tolerates a bit of shade. A B

Lavender-rose Aug-Sept FS|PS M|W

Eutrochium (Eupatorium) fistulosum Height: 2-7’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CHollow-Stem Joe-Pye Weed. Huge, honey-scented flower heads; makes a statement! A B

Mauve Jul-Sept FS M|W

Eutrochium (Eupatorium) purpureum Height: 5-7’ | Width: 2-4’ | Range: P, CSweet-scented Joe-Pye Weed. Vanilla-scented flowers and leaves. B A

Mauve Jul-Oct FS|PS M

Gentiana andrewsii (photo pg 4) Height: 1-2’ | Width: 24-30” | Range: P, CClosed Bottle Gentian. Rich color; rare in DE; fun to watch bumblebees crawl in. A

Blue Aug-Oct FS|PS M

Geranium maculatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CWild Geranium. Sweet, bowl-shaped blooms for borders or woodland edges. A

Rosy purple Apr-Jun FS|SH D|M

Geranium maculatum ‘Espresso’ Height: 15” | Width: 15” | Range: P, CWild Geranium. Coffee-colored foliage sets off pink flowers; attractive all season. A

Light pink Apr-Jun FS|PS D|M

Geum (Waldsteinia) fragarioides Height: 3-6” | Width: 12” | Range: EPBarren-strawberry. Evergreen ground cover, great for smothering weeds!

Yellow Apr-May FS|SH D|M


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Gillenia (Porteranthus) stipulata Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EPIndian-physic (Ipecac). Lacy leaves; delicate flowers with pretty pink tinge.

White June FS|PS D|M

Gillenia (Porteranthus) trifoliata ‘Pink Profusion’ Height: 24-30” | Width: 24-30” | Range: PBowman’s Root. Flowers dance above airy foliage; wonderful massed!

Pink Jun-Jul FS|PS M

Helenium autumnale ‘Helena Gold’ Height: 24-30” | Width: 3-4’ | Range: C, EPCommon Sneezeweed. Frilly flowers beautiful in flower arrangements; attracts butterflies. A B

Gold Jul-Aug FS D|M

Helenium flexuosum ‘Tiny Dancer’ Height: 18-24” | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CCommon Sneezeweed. Hundreds of flowers; long blooming! A B

Yellow Jul-Sept FS M|W

Helianthus angustifolius Height: 5-9’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: C, EPSwamp Sunflower. Very showy daisy flowers; alive with butterflies, goldfinches.

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Yellow Oct-frost FS|PS M|W|D

Heliopsis helianthoides Height: 4-6’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: P, COx-eye. Perennial sunflower attracts butterflies, birds, beneficial insects. A B

Gold Jul-Aug FS M

Heuchera americana Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, CAmerican Alumroot. Semi-evergreen leaves; fantastic foil for wildflowers.

Yellow-green May-Jun FS|PS M|D

Heuchera villosa ‘Bronze Wave’ Height: 15-24” | Width: 24-34” | Range: EPHairy Alumroot. Shiny, almost lacquered-looking foliage; a Mt. Cuba top performer.

Cream Jun-Aug PS D|M

Heuchera villosa var. villosa (macrorhiza) ‘Autumn Bride’ (photo pg 28)Height: 2’ | Width: 15” | Range: EPHairy Alumroot. Semi-evergreen, apple-green foliage; magnificent in shade. A

White Jul-frost PS|SH D|M

Hexastylis (Asarum) arifolia Height: 3-10” | Width: 12” | Range: EP, ECArrow-leaved Ginger (Little Brown Jug). Triangular leaves; good ground cover; hidden blooms.

Light burgundy Apr-May SH M|D

Hibiscus moscheutos Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3’ | Range: P, CSwamp Rose Mallow. Gigantic flowers with pink centers; tropical look. A C B

White or pink Jul-Sept FS|PS M|W

Houstonia caerulea Height: 1-6” | Width: 3” | Range: P, CQuaker Ladies (Bluets). Prolific, diminutive flowers; effective growing among mosses.

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Light blue Apr-May PS M

Hydrastis canadensis Height: 1’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CGoldenseal. Flowers like starbursts; red berries; shiny, quilted leaves.

White Apr-May FS|PS M

Hydrophyllum virginianum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CVirginia Waterleaf. Intriguing leaf markings add to the textures among other wildflowers. A

White or lilac Apr-May PS|SH M|W

Hypoxis hirsuta Height: 4-9” | Width: 15” | Range: P, CYellow Star Grass. Star-like blooms; especially pretty in rock gardens, small areas.

Yellow May-Aug FS|PS D|M

Iris cristata Height: 4-8” | Width: 1’ | Range: EPDwarf Crested Iris. Petite but tough ground cover; pretty with Chrysogonum. A

Purple Apr-May PS M

Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ Height: 6-8” | Width: 1’ | Range: EP, ECDwarf Crested Iris. Huskier than species; 3-inch flowers with golden crests. A

Light blue May PS M

Iris cristata ‘Tennessee White’ Height: 8-10” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EP, ECDwarf Crested Iris. Long bloom; fast growing; shows up well in shadier spots. A

White May PS M

Iris verna Height: 6-10” | Width: 10” | Range: EP, ECDwarf Iris. Deeper color than Iris cristata, and takes more sun. A

Purple Apr-May FS|PS M

Iris versicolor Height: 2-3’ | Width: 3’ | Range: P, CBlue Flag. Regal flower; good focal point; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies.

Blue May-Jun FS M|W

Jeffersonia diphylla Height: 8-18” | Width: 4-18” | Range: EPTwin Leaf. Foliage like butterfly wings; very early bloom; neat seedpods.

White April PS M

Liatris microcephala Height: 1-2’ | Width: 9-24” | Range: EPSmall-headed Gayfeather (Blazing Star). Delicate, with spikes of wispy blooms; takes drought, poor soil. A B C

Lav-rose Aug-Sept FS|PS D|M

Liatris scariosa NEW

Height: 1-4’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, ECTall Gayfeather. Fluffy button-like blooms; loves dry, sandy or rocky soil. A B C

Reddish purp Aug-Sep FS|PS M|D

Liatris spicata (photo pg 14)Height: 2-4’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CSpike Gayfeather (Dense Blazing Star). Blooms like exclamation points; use with grasses, Eutrochiums. A B

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WildflowersLiatris spicata Monarda punctata Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum

Lilium superbumHeight: 3-8’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CTurk’s Cap Lily. Spectacular candelabras of bell-shaped flowers. B

Red or orange July PS|SH M

Lobelia cardinalisHeight: 2-4’ | Width: 1’ | Range: P, CCardinal Flower. Stunning hummingbird beacon; long-blooming. C B

Red Jul-Sept FS|PS M|W

Lobelia siphilitica (photo pg 28)Height: 3-4’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, CGreat Blue Lobelia. Stands out against other plants with red, gold or pink flowers. A+M15 C B

Blue Aug-Oct FS|PS M|W

Lupinus perennisHeight: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: C, EPWild Lupine. Spires of deep violet; self-sows; best in sandy soil; delicate foliage. A

Violet-blue Apr-Jul FS|PS D|M

Maianthemum (Smilacina) racemosum Height: 2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CFalse Solomon’s-seal. Billowy flowers, arching stems; pretty berries in fall. A

White May-Jun PS M

Maianthemum stellatum Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: C, EPStarflower. Flowers smell like Easter lilies; ornamental, striped fruit.

White May PS|SH M

Medeola virginianaHeight: 10-15” | Width: 10” | Range: P, CIndian Cucumber Root. Unique, red-speckled flowers; deep blue summer fruit.

Yellow-green May-Jun PS|SH D|M

Meehania cordataHeight: 6-24” | Width: 4-18” | Range: EPMeehan’s (Creeping) Mint. Fantastic low plant with beautiful outsized blooms.

Lavender May-Jun PS M

Mertensia virginicaHeight: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CVirginia Bluebells. Enchanting, nodding flowers; sometimes draws hummingbirds.

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Blue Apr-May PS M|W

Mitchella repensHeight: 2” | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, CPartridgeberry. Glossy, diminutive evergreen ground cover; red berries.

White May PS|SH M

Monarda ‘Fireball’ Height: 15-20” | Width: 12-18” | Range: XBee Balm. Compact and dense; good mildew resistance. C A

Ruby Jun-Aug FS M

Monarda fistulosa (photo pg 28)Height: 3-4’ | Width: 18” | Range: P, CWild Bergamot. Shiny foliage; mildew resistant; the most local type. A C B

Lavender Jul-Aug FS D|M

Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’Height: 3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: XBee Balm. Resistant to powdery mildew; deadhead for rebloom. B A

Purplish pink Jun-Jul FS|PS D|M

Monarda punctataHeight: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: C, EPDotted Monarda. Exotic-looking blooms that pollinators go crazy over. A B

Yellow Jul-Sept FS|PS D|M

Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca ‘Fireworks’ Height: 18” | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CNarrow Leaf Evening Primrose (Shrubby Sundrops). Red stems complement sunny flowers, draws pollinators. A+M25 B

Yellow Jun-Jul FS|PS M

Oxalis violaceaHeight: 6-18” | Width: 6-9” | Range: P, CViolet Wood Sorrel. Delicate flowers often reappear in fall.

Lavender-pink April FS|PS D|M

Pachysandra procumbens Height: 6-10” | Width: 18-24” | Range: EPAllegheny Pachysandra. Semi-evergreen ground cover with scented flowers; not aggressive. A

White April PS|SH M

Packera (Senecio) aurea Height: 18-30” | Width: 6-8” | Range: P, CGolden Ragwort. Golden daisies; shiny foliage; good woodland ground cover. A

Gold Apr-May PS|SH M


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Panax quinquefolius Height: 9-18” | Width: 9-12” | Range: P, CGinseng. Endangered; for rich woods; fragrant blooms; shiny red berries. D

White Apr-May SH M

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ Height: 2-5’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CFoxglove Beardtongue. Hummingbird draw; bronze-purple foliage is attractive all year. A C

White Jun-Jul FS|PS D|M

Penstemon smallii Height: 18-28” | Width: 1’ | Range: EPSmall’s Beardtongue. Lovely flowers; very drought tolerant; loved by pollinators. A

Purple-pink May-Jun FS|PS D

Phacelia bipinnatifida Height: 8-24” | Width: 2’ | Range: EMPurple Phacelia. Biennial, but reseeds; profuse blooms; fern-like foliage. A

Violet-blue Apr-May PS M

Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ Height: 12-18” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, ECBlue Phlox. Outstanding! Fragrant; nectar for hummingbird sphinx moth. B

Blue-violet Apr-May PS|SH M

Phlox divaricata ‘May Breeze’ Height: 8-15” | Width: 12” | Range: P, ECBlue Phlox. Very fragrant woodland carpet; semi-evergreen. B

Bluish white Apr-May PS|SH M

Phlox maculata ‘Alpha’ Height: 3’ | Width: 18” | Range: P, CWild Sweet William. Long-lasting, fragrant flowers. A B

Deep pink Jul-Sept FS|PS M

Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’ Height: 6-8” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EPCreeping Phlox. Ground cover for under shrubs or among ferns and other flowers. B

Sky blue Apr-May PS|SH M

Phlox stolonifera ‘Home Fires’ Height: 8” | Width: 2’ | Range: EPCreeping Phlox. A punch of color; good with Tiarellas, Heuchera. B

Deep pink Apr-May PS|SH M

Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ Height: 6-8” | Width: 6-12” | Range: EPCreeping Phlox. Deep color pairs well with Iris cristata, other woodland flowers. B

Purple Apr-May PS|SH M

Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’ NEW

Height: 4-6” | Width: 18” | Range: EPMoss Phlox. Magenta-eyed blooms stand out against evergreen foliage.

Wht/magnta Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Phlox subulata ‘Purple Beauty’ Height: 3-6” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EP, ECMoss Phlox. Lovely flowers with darker centers; good for banks, slopes.

Lavender Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss Manners’ Height: 18-24” | Width: 12-30” | Range: EP, ECObedient-plant. Spike of snapdragon-like flowers; clump former; will rebloom.

White Jun-Sept FS|PS M|W

Physostegia virginiana ‘Vivid’ Height: 2’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: EP, ECObedient-plant. Fantastic late-season color; important for butterflies, bees.

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Pink Sept-Oct FS|PS M|W

Podophyllum peltatum Height: 1’ | Width: 2-6’ | Range: P, CMayapple. Lovely parasol-like leaves; fruit for box turtles, other wildlife.

White May PS|SH M

Polemonium reptans Height: 8-18” | Width: 12” | Range: P, CJacob’s Ladder. Free-flowering; perfect in masses under shrubs and trees. A

Blue Apr-May PS M

Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Height: 1’ | Width: 1’ | Range: P, CJacob’s Ladder. Variegated leaflets tinged with pink provide interest through fall. A

Sky blue Apr-Jun PS M

Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: PGreat Solomon’s Seal. Truly stands out; dangling blooms followed by blue berries. A


Polygonatum pubescens Height: 12-28” | Width: 16” | Range: P, CHairy Solomon’s Seal. Bell-shaped flowers; delicate texture; fall berries.

White April SH M

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CNarrowleaf Mountain-mint. Soft texture; a bit less aggressive than others; fragrant foliage. A B

White Jul-Aug FS|PS D|M

Rhexia virginica NEW

Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: C, EPVirginia Meadow Beauty. Striking -- crinkled, hot-pink petals centered with gold tassels. A

Pink Jul-Sep FS|PS M|W

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Height: 24-30” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, ECCommon Eastern Coneflower. Supports many butterflies; good for cutting; disease-resistant. A B

Gold Aug-Oct FS D|M

Rudbeckia laciniata Height: 3-7’ | Width: 18-48” | Range: P, CCutleaf Coneflower. Bright petals, green cone; striking by a stream, in a meadow.

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Yellow Jul-Aug FS|PS D|M

Rudbeckia triloba Height: 2-3’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: EP, ECThin-leaf Coneflower. Profuse bloomer; plant with Vernonia, grasses. A B

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WildflowersSenna Cassia marlandica Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Knockout’ Symphotrichium cordifolia

Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Knockout’ Height: 18” | Width: 9-12” | Range: P, CLyre-leaved Sage. Lovely, shiny foliage is purple in summer, deeper red in fall.

A B C

Violet May-Jun FS|PS D|M

Sanguinaria canadensis Height: 6-8” | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, CBloodroot. Star-like flowers; paw-shaped foliage; good contrast with ferns. A

White April PS|SH M

Scutellaria incana Height: 2-3’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EP, ECDowny Skullcap. Salvia-like blooms; welcome midsummer color.

Purple-blue Jun-Sept PS|FS D|M

Sedum ternatum Height: 2-6” | Width: 4-6” | Range: PThree-leaf Stonecrop. Starry blooms; wonderful wandering under other flowers, ferns.

White May PS|SH D|M

Senna (Cassia) marilandica Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CSouthern Wild Senna. Large clusters of flowers a bit like lupines; bold, compound leaves. A B

Yellow Jul-Aug FS D|M

Silene caroliniana ‘Short and Sweet’ Height: 12-18” | Width: 8” | Range: P, CWild Pinks. A great substitute for Dianthus; low, semi-evergreen mound.

Deep pink Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’ Height: 8-10” | Width: 6-9” | Range: P, CStout Blue-eyed Grass. Good edging plant; lovely with yellow companions.

Blue-purple May-Jun FS|PS M

Solidago caesia Height: 2-3’ | Width: 1-3’ | Range: P, CBlue-stemmed Goldenrod. Arching sprays of fall color for shade; terrific with wood asters. B A

Gold Sept-Oct PS|SH M

Solidago flexicaulis Height: 2’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CBroad-leaf (Zigzag) Goldenrod. Brightens late-summer shade, or grow in sun; seeds draw birds. B A

Gold Sept-Oct FS|SH M

Solidago odora Height: 2-4’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: P, CSweet Goldenrod. One of the earliest to bloom; state herb of DE; scented leaves.

B A

Gold Aug-Sept FS|PS D|M

Solidago rigida Height: 4-5’ | Width: 2’ | Range: C, EPBold (Flat-top/Stiff) Goldenrod. Large, downy leaves; big, flat-headed flowers; monarchs love it. B A

Gold Aug-Oct. FS|PS M|D

Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CWrinkle-leaf (Rough-stemmed) Goldenrod. Exuberant! Arching flower stalks; a terrific fall focal point. B A

Yellow Sept-Oct FS|PS D|M

Solidago sphacelata ‘Golden Fleece’ Height: 18” | Width: 2-3” | Range: EPAutumn Goldenrod. Fountains of bloom; semi-evergreen; Mt. Cuba introduction.

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Gold Aug-Oct FS|PS D|M

Spigelia marilandica Height: 2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EP, ECIndian Pink. Exuberant scarlet trumpets filled with gold; often reblooms. C

Red/yellow Jun-Aug FS|PS M

Spiranthes odorata ‘Chadds Ford’ Height: 18-24” | Width: 6-12” | Range: CFragrant (Marsh) Ladies’-tresses. Fragrant; a bit taller than the species; discovered in DE.

White Aug-Oct FS|PS M|W

Stokesia laevis (white form) Height: 1-2’ | Width: 1-2’ | Range: ECStokes’ Aster. Fringed, pincushion-like flowers; adaptable and reliable. B A


Stokesia laevis ‘Purple Parasols’ Height: 12-18” | Width: 15” | Range: ECStokes’ Aster. Huge flowers, soft blue maturing to rich purple; semi-evergreen.

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Purple-blue Jun-Aug FS|PS M|D

Stylophorum diphyllum Height: 12-18” | Width: 1’ | Range: EMCelandine (Wood) Poppy. Bright blooms; interesting seedpods; deer resistant. A

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Symphyotrichum (Aster) cordifolium Height: 1-4’ | Width: 1-3’ | Range: PBlue Wood Aster. Brightens a shady spot; one of the few asters to thrive in shade.

B A

Blue Aug-Oct PS|SH D|M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) ericoides Height: 1-3’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CWhite Heath Aster. Profuse, faintly fragrant flowers; draws butterflies; vigorous. A B

White Jul-Oct FS D

Symphyotrichum (Aster) laeve var. laeve ‘Bluebird’ Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CSmooth Aster. Violet-blue daisies and bluish leaves; attractive upright form. B A

Violet Aug-Oct FS|PS M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) laterflorum var. horizontale ‘Horizontalis’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CCalico Aster. Compact and bushy; twinkles with tiny daisies in fall. B A

Pink Sept-Oct FS|PS M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CNew England Aster. One of the showiest of asters; cut back in spring to keep bushy.

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Purple Sept-Oct FS|PS M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’ Height: 3’ | Width: 4’ | Range: P, CNew England Aster. Cherry-pink blooms cover arching branches. A B

Deep pink Sept-Oct FS M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ (photo pg 28)Height: 18-24” | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CNew England Aster. Bold flowers; compact; Mt. Cuba introduction. A B

Purple Sept-Oct FS|PS M

Symphyotrichum (Aster) novi-belgii Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3’ | Range: CNew York Aster. Smooth leaves; bushy habit; takes wet soils. B A

Blue-purple Aug.-Sept FS M|W

Symphyotrichum (Aster) oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ Height: 18-36” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EPAromatic Aster. One of the last asters to bloom in fall; beautiful mounding form.

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Lavender Sept-Nov FS M|D

Thalictrum (Anemonella) thalictroides Height: 4-8” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CRue-anemone. Soft bloom for early spring; use under taller wildflowers.


Thalictrum thalictroides ‘Pink Pearl’ Height: 4-8” | Width: 8-12” | Range: P, CRue-anemone. Delightful, softly colored flowers; delicate, finely cut leaves.

Lilac pink Apr-May PS|SH M

Thermopsis villosa (caroliniana) Height: 3-4’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: EPCarolina Bush Pea. Covered with lupine-like flowers; interesting seedpods.

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Yellow June FS M

Tiarella cordifolia Height: 9-12” | Width: 1-2’ | Range: EPFoamflower. Pink-tinged flowers; supports many types of wildlife.

White to pink Apr-May PS|SH M

Tiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’ Height: 10-12” | Width: 6-8” | Range: EPFoamflower. Red-speckled, deeply dissected foliage; excellent ground cover.


Tiarella cordifolia var. collina ‘Oakleaf’ Height: 12” | Width: 10” | Range: EPOakleaf Wherry’s Foamflower. Interesting leaf shape; bronzy new leaves, burgundy in winter.

Light pink Apr-May PS|SH M

Tipularia discolor Height: 15-20” | Width: 12” | Range: P, CCranefly Orchid. Faint night scent; leaves appear in fall, red underneath.

Yel/grn/purp July SH M

Tradescantia ‘Bilberry Ice’ Height: 18” | Width: 12” | Range: XHybrid Spiderwort. Purple centers on white blooms; lovely. A

White/lavender May-Aug PS|SH D|M

Tradescantia ‘Red Grape’ Height: 15-18” | Width: 12-18” | Range: XHybrid Spiderwort. Bright, glowing flowers; cut back for rebloom. A

Magenta May-Sept PS|SH D|M

Trillium cernuum Height: 4-16” | Width: 9” | Range: P, CNodding Trillium. Requires woodland conditions; our delicate local beauty.


Trillium cuneatum Height: 6-12” | Width: 12-16” | Range: EP, ECToad Trillium (Little Sweet Betsy). Upright blossom; beautful mottled leaves; early and vigorous.

Maroon Apr-May PS M

Trillium discolor Height: 4-9” | Width: 1’ | Range: EPPale Yellow Trillium. Very choice; place at the base of Leucothoe, Rhododendrons.

Cream May PS M

Trillium erectum Height: 8-10” | Width: 6-8” | Range: PRed Trillium. Slender petals face upward; vigorous.

Deep red Apr-May PS M

Trillium flexipes Height: 1-2’ | Width: 18” | Range: PNodding Trillium. Nodding, creamy flowers, sometimes fragrant.


Trillium grandiflorum Height: 10-18” | Width: 12-18” | Range: EPLarge-flowered Wakerobin. Largest of the Trilliums; the essence of elegance.

White Apr-May PS M

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Trillium luteum Height: 6-18” | Width: 12-16” | Range: EMYellow Trillium. Colorful mottled foliage; lemon-scented, upright flowers.

Yellow Apr-May PS M

Trillium recurvatum Height: 6-18” | Width: 1’ | Range: EPPrairie Trillium. Gracefully curving flowers; mottled leaves.

Maroon Apr-May PS M|W

Trillium rugelii Height: 6-20” | Width: 1’ | Range: EPSouthern Nodding Trillium. Very fragrant; dark purple centers against light petals.

White Apr-May PS M

Trillium sessile Height: 4-12” | Width: 6-12” | Range: EPToadshade. Handsome mottled foliage and unusual stalkless flowers.

Maroon Apr-May PS|SH M

Uvularia grandiflora Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: EPLarge-flowered Bellwort (Great Merrybells). Arching stems with pendulous flowers; good with trilliums.

Yellow May PS M

Uvularia perfoliata Height: 1’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CPerfoliate Bellwort (Merrybells). Showy bell-shaped flowers for the woodland garden.

Yellow May-Jun PS M

Valeriana pauciflora NEW

Height: 18-36” | Width: | Range: PLarge-flower Valerian. Rare; blooms when others are slowing down; attracts butterflies. B

Light pink Apr-May PS M

Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ Height: 3-4’ | Width: 12-18” | Range: P, CCommon Vervain. Vivid flowers on branched spikes bloom a long time. A

Pink Jun-Sept FS M

Vernonia noveboracensis Height: 5-7’ | Width: 3-4” | Range: P, CNew York Ironweed. Deep purple color for late season; a favorite of many butterflies. A B

Purple Aug-Sept FS M|W

Veronicastrum virginicum Height: 4-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CCulver’s Root. Dramatic spires over interesting whorled foliage. A

White Jul-Aug FS M

Viola pedata Height: 3-8” | Width: 3-6” | Range: P, CBirdfoot Violet. Rare; finely dissected foliage; for rock gardens, sandy soil.

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Violet Apr-May FS|PS D

Viola striata Height: 12” | Width: 3-6” | Range: PStriped Violet. White flowers with purple streaks; butterfly host. B A

White May-Jun PS|SH M

Zizia aurea Height: 1-2’ | Width: 12-16” | Range: P, ECGolden Alexanders. Hosts Black Swallowtail butterfly; draws many beneficial insects. A B

Yellow Apr-Jun FS|PS M|W

WildflowersZizia aurea Vernonia noveboracensis Veronicastrum virginicum

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Trees & shrubsCallicarpa americana Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Amelanchier (winter)

Acer saccharum Height: 60-70’ | Width: 40-50’ | Range: PSugar Maple. Famously brilliant fall foliage in shades of peach, yellow, red. A

Yellowish April FS|PS M

Aesculus parviflora (pg 26)Height: 8-12’ | Width: 8-12’ | Range: EC, EPBottlebrush Buckeye. Butterflies cover the candle-like blooms; yellow fall foliage, fruit.

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Aesculus parviflora var. serotina ‘Rogers’ Height: 15-20’ | Width: 15-20’ | Range: EP, ECLate-flowering Bottlebrush Buckeye. Incredibly long flower spikes; later blooms extend the season. B A

White Jul-Aug FS|PS M

Aesculus pavia Height: 10-20’ | Width: 10-20’ | Range: EC, EPRed Buckeye. Huge blooms glow like beacons for returning hummingbirds. C A

Coral May FS|PS M|W

Alnus serrulata Height: 6-15’ | Width: 15’ | Range: P, CSmooth Alder. Excellent along stream banks; often used for riparian restoration.

Catkins March FS|PS M

Amelanchier canadensis Height: 6-20’ | Width: 5-10’ | Range: P, CCanadian Serviceberry (Shadblow). Lovely, frilly blooms followed by dark fruits for wildlife. A B D

White April FS|PS M|W

Amelanchier canadensis Rainbow Pillar® Height: 10-20’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: P, CCanada Serviceberry. Upright, dense, for tight spots, hedges; fruit loved by wildlife. A D

White April FS|PS M

Amelanchier laevis Height: 20-45’ | Width: 8-25’ | Range: P, CAllegheny Serviceberry. Leaves emerge bronzy purple; very tasty fruit; fissured bark. A B D

White April FS|PS D|M

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ Height: 15-25’ | Width: 15-25’ | Range: XServiceberry (Shadblow). Sensational fall color; attractive silvery bark; blueberry-like fruit. A D

White April FS|PS M

Amorpha fruticosa Height: 5-17’ | Width: 5-15’ | Range: P, CTall Indigo-bush. Orange stamens jump out against purple flowers; butterfly host.

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Purple May-Jun FS M|D

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Height: 3-8” | Width: 2-4’ | Range: CCommon Bearberry. Evergreen ground cover for sandy soil; red berries all winter. A

Light pink Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Aronia arbutifolia Height: 5-10’ | Width: 4-8’ | Range: P, CRed Chokeberry. Glossy red berries for birds and brilliant red leaves in fall. B A

White Apr-May FS|PS W|M|D

Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ Height: 6-10’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CRed Chokeberry. Red leaves, glossy red berries in fall; good with Lobelia, Itea, Ilex.

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White Apr-May FS|PS D|M|W

Aronia melanocarpa Height: 3-8’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: P, CBlack Chokeberry. Black fruit, fall; adaptable; for borders, massing, wet areas. A

White May PS|FS W|M|D

Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ Height: 3-6’ | Width: 4-7’ | Range: P, CBlack Chokeberry. Compact; bright, wine-red fall foliage; large, shiny black fall fruit.

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White May FS|PS M|W

Asimina triloba Height: 15-20’ | Width: 12-20’ | Range: P, CPawpaw. Tasty fruit; two required for fruit set; yellow leaves in fall. B D

Purple Apr-May FS|PS M

Baccharis halimifolia Height: 5-12’ | Width: 5-7’ | Range: CSilverling (Groundsel Tree). Drought, heat and salt tolerant, thus good along roads and drives. A B

Silvery Sept-Oct FS|PS W|D

Betula alleghaniensis (lutea) Height: 60-80’ | Width: 15-30’ | Range: PYellow Birch. Closely related to Betula lenta; understory; tolerates some shade.

Yellow May FS|SH M|W


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Betula lenta Height: 40-55’ | Width: 35-55’ | Range: P, CSweet Birch. Golden fall foliage; pretty bark; source of birch beer.

Yellow-brown April FS|SH M

Betula nigra Height: 30-50’ | Width: 30-40’ | Range: P, CRiver Birch. Beautiful peeling bark; hosts butterflies, draws woodpeckers. B

Yellow-brown Apr-May FS|PS M|W

Betula nigra Fox Valley® Height: 8-10’ | Width: 9-12’ | Range: P, CRiver Birch. Dense, compact version, with the same attractive peeling bark.

Yellow-brown Apr-May FS|PS M|W

Callicarpa americana Height: 3-8’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: EC, EPAmerican Beautyberry. Iridescent-magenta berries; chartreuse fall foliage -- wild! A

Light pink June FS|PS M

Calycanthus floridus Height: 6-10’ | Width: 6-12’ | Range: EP, ECCarolina Allspice (Sweetshrub). Scented flowers, dark glossy green leaves, deer resistant.

Maroon Apr-May PS M

Carpinus caroliniana Height: 15-30’ | Width: 15-30’ | Range: P, CCoastal American Hornbeam (Musclewood). Smooth, muscular-looking trunk; butterfly host; great fall color. B

Yellow April PS|SH M

Carya alba (tomentosa) Height: 50-75’ | Width: 20-30’ | Range: P, CMockernut Hickory. Nuts for wildlife; food for Luna Moth larvae; gold fall color. B

Yellow-green May FS|PS M|D

Ceanothus americanus (photo pg 28)Height: 2-4’ | Width: 2-5’ | Range: P, CNew Jersey Tea. Billowy flowers; hosts Azure butterflies; takes poor soils. A B

Cream May-Jul FS|PS D|M

Celtis occidentalis Height: 40-60’ | Width: 40-60’ | Range: P, CCommon Hackberry. Berries go from red-orange to blue-black; butterfly host. B

White Apr-May FS|PS W-D

Cephalanthus occidentalis (photo on cover)Height: 6-10’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: P, CButtonbush. Unique, fragrant flower balls; prefers standing water. A B


Cercis canadensis Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | Range: P, CRedbud. Arresting bloom color; early spring nectar, later seeds for wildlife. A

Rosy-purple April FS|PS M

Cercis canadensis ‘Ace of Hearts’ Height: 15’ | Width: 8’ | Range: P, CRedbud. Very compact; multi-stemmed; slow growing; dome-shaped. A

Rosy-purple April FS|PS M

Chionanthus virginicus var. henryi NEW

Height: 18-25’ | Width: 12-15’ | Range: CFringe Tree. Fragrant, shaggy blooms; leaves are narrow, glossy and thick.

White May FS|PS M

Cladrastis kentukea (lutea) Height: 30-50’ | Width: 40-50’ | Range: EPYellowwood. Fragrant, dangling flower clusters; yellow fall foliage. A

White May-Jun FS|PS D|M

Clethra alnifolia Height: 4-9’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush). Very fragrant, showy, long-lasting flowers, yellow fall color. A B


Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | Range: P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush). Very fragrant; new leaves begin bronzy, turn yellow in fall. A B

Rose-pink Jul-Aug FS|PS M|W

Clethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ Height: 4-5’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CSummer Sweet Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush). Compact; very fragrant, erect flowers. A


Comptonia peregrina Height: 2-4’ | Width: 4-8’ | Range: P, CSweet Fern. Prefers sandy soils; soft texture; hosts Gray Hairstreak butterfly. B

Yellow-green Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Cornus alternifolia Height: 15-30’ | Width: 20-35’ | Range: P, CPagoda Tree. Architectural form; scented, lacy flowers; fruit for birds. A B

Cream May-Jun PS M

Cornus alternifolia Golden ShadowsTM Height: 6-8’ | Width: 6-8’ | Range: P, CPagoda Tree. Plant yellow bloomers nearby to highlight lovely variegated leaves.

Cream May FS|PS M

Cornus amomum Height: 6-10’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: P, CSilky Dogwood. Good along edges of wet areas; cobalt-blue fruit; disease-resistant. A

Cream June PS M|W

Cornus florida Height: 15-35’ | Width: 15-40’ | Range: P, CFlowering Dogwood. Famous spring blooms; red fruit for birds; lovely form and bark. A


Cornus florida ‘Appalachian Spring’ Height: 15-30’ | Width: 15-30’ | Range: P, CFlowering Dogwood. Resistant to anthracnose; red fall color; one of the best. A

White Apr-May PS|FS M

Cornus florida Cherokee BraveTM Height: 15-30’ | Width: 25-35’ | Range: P, CFlowering Dogwood. Deeply colored flowers; red-tinted leaves; disease resistant. A

Red-pink Apr-May FS|PS M

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Trees & shrubsCornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’ Height: 15-30’ | Width: 15-30’ | Range: P, CFlowering Dogwood. Very abundant flowers up to 5” wide; excellent disease resistance. A


Cornus sericea Height: 3-10’ | Width: 4-10’ | Range: P, CRed Osier Dogwood. Beautiful red stems in winter; fruit and habitat for birds. A

White May-June FS|PS M|W

Cornus sericea Arctic FireTM Height: 3-4’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CRed Osier Dogwood. A compact shrub for small gardens; fiery-red winter stems.

White May-Jun FS|PS M|W

Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’ Height: 6-9’ | Width: 6-9’ | Range: P, CRed Osier Dogwood. Coral-red stems glow in winter; spreads; tolerates wet.

White June FS|PS M|W

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (baileyi) Height: 6-10’ | Width: 5-6’ | Range: P, CRed Osier Dogwood. Bright-red stems; a bit less likely to spread.


Corylus americana Height: 8-10’ | Width: 4-12’ | Range: P, CAmerican Hazelnut. Beat high market prices with your own tasty, attractive nuts. D

Yellow or red Mar-Apr PS|SH D|M

Diervilla lonicera Height: 2-4’ | Width: 2-5’ | Range: PNorthern Bush Honeysuckle. Sulphur-yellow flowers fade to red; reddish new leaves, canes. A


Diervilla lonicera ‘Copper’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: PNorthern Bush Honeysuckle. Yellow trumpets contrast with copper foliage; attracts butterflies. A B


Diospyros virginiana Height: 35-60’ | Width: 20-35’ | Range: P, CCommon Persimmon. Tasty fruit, also favored by wildlife; reddish-orange fall leaves. A D

White/yellow May-Jun FS|PS D|M

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Height: 3-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: P, CLeatherwood. Rare! Fragrant, dangling blooms; yellow fall color; lights up shade.

Yellow Mar-Apr PS|SH M

Epigaea repens Height: 2-4” | Width: 12” | Range: P, CTrailing Arbutus. Rare and delicate; sweet scent; evergreen; difficult.

White or pink Apr-May PS|SH D|M

Euonymus americanus Height: 5’ | Width: 5’ | Range: P, CBursting-heart. Flower-like orange-and-red seed capsules appear in late summer.

Green May-Jun PS|SH D|M

Fothergilla gardenii Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-5’ | Range: ECDwarf Fothergilla. Fragrant, bottlebrush flowers; mounded habit; red fall color. A


Fothergilla major Height: 5-15’ | Width: 6-12’ | Range: EPLarge Fothergilla. Honey-scented flowers; among the best plants for fall color. A

White May FS|PS M|D

Fothergilla x intermedia ‘Blue Shadow’ Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | Range: XLarge Fothergilla. Attractive blue leaves, lovely with blues, whites, yellows or purples.

White Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Fothergilla x intermedia ‘Mt. Airy’ Height: 5-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: XLarge Fothergilla. Abundant, honey-scented flowers; yellow to orange fall color. A


Franklinia alatamaha Height: 20-30’ | Width: 8-16’ | Range: ECFranklinia. Large, silky blooms continue even as foliage turns red in fall. A


Gaultheria procumbens Height: 6” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CWintergreen. Evergreen ground cover; bright red fruit; use with Rhododendrons.

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White Jun-Jul PS|SH M


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Halesia diptera var. magniflora Height: 20-30’ | Width: 20-30’ | Range: ECLarge Flowered Two-winged Silverbell. Large, dangling, bell-shaped flowers adorn a pretty tree. A

White May FS|PS M

Hamamelis virginiana Height: 8-20’ | Width: 8-20’ | Range: P, CCommon Witch-hazel. Ribbon-like blooms amid yellow fall foliage; helps late pollinators. A

Yellow Oct-Nov FS|SH M

Hydrangea arborescens Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-10’ | Range: P, CWild (Smooth) Hydrangea. Lacecap flowers excellent for cutting. A

White June PS|SH M

Hydrangea quercifolia (photo pg 26)Height: 6-10’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea. Bold foliage, dark red in fall; long-lasting flowers; peeling bark.

White June FS|PS M

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Amethyst’ Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | Range: EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea. Blooms turn burgundy-rose and hold color when dry; compact.

White June FS|PS M

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Pee Wee’ Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea. For small spaces; huge flower panicles; red-purple fall color.

White June FS|PS M

Hydrangea quercifolia Snow QueenTM Height: 6-8’ | Width: 6-8’ | Range: EP, ECOakleaf Hydrangea. Larger, whiter flowers than the species; red-bronze fall color.

White June FS|PS M

Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’ Height: 3’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: EP, ECGolden St. John’s-wort. Blue-green leaves set off large, puffy flowers; peeling bark. A

Yellow Jun-Jul FS|PS M

Ilex glabra (photo pg 27)Height: 4-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: C, EPInkberry. Evergreen screen; black fruits for wildlife; excellent honey source. A

White June FS|PS M|W|D

Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ Height: 3-5’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: C, EPInkberry. Compact and dense; shiny black berries; good for a low hedge. A

White May FS|PS M|W

Ilex opaca Height: 40-50’ | Width: 10-15’ | Range: P, CAmerican Holly. Excellent for screening, birds; hosts Henry’s Elfin butterfly.

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White May FS|PS M

Ilex opaca ‘Satyr Hill’ Height: 30-40’ | Width: 15-25’ | Range: P, CAmerican Holly. Fast-growing; large fruit with nearby male; dense. A

White May FS|PS M

Ilex verticillata Height: 6-10’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: P, CWinterberry. A mix of berry-bearing female plants and male pollinators. A

White May FS|PS M|W

Ilex verticillata Berry HeavyTM Height: 6-8’ | Width: 8-10’ | Range: P, CWinterberry. Extra heavy berry production when placed with Jim Dandy. A


Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’ Height: 3-6’ | Width: 4-10’ | Range: P, CWinterberry. Male; necessary for ‘Red Sprite’ to produce berries. A


Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CWinterberry. Compact; large red berries if ‘Jim Dandy’ is nearby. A


Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Height: 4-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: C, EPVirginia Sweetspire. Fountains of fragrant flowers; red fall leaves; beautiful for hedges. B A

White Jun-Jul FS|SH M|W

Itea virginica Little Henry® Height: 2’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: C, EPVirginia Sweetspire. Compact; orange-red in fall; use as low hedge, ground cover. B A

White Jun-Jul FS|SH M|W

Juniperus virginiana ‘Blue Arrow’ Height: 12-15’ | Width: 2’ | Range: P, CEastern Red Cedar. Silver-blue foliage; columnar, for formal or tight spaces; blue fruit.

Yellow/brown Feb-Mar FS|PS D|M

Kalmia latifolia ‘Minuet’ Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: P, CMountain Laurel. Large, bicolored flowers on a compact plant; small, shiny leaves.

Pink/maroon May-Jun PS|SH M

Kalmia latifolia ‘Snowdrift’ Height: 3-5’ | Width: 4-5’ | Range: P, CMountain Laurel. Tidy, rounded form; huge trusses of pure white flowers.

White May-Jun PS|SH M

Kalmia latifolia ‘Tinkerbell’ Height: 30-36” | Width: 42” | Range: P, CMountain Laurel. Small leaves; compact; deep pink buds open pure pink.

Pink May-Jun PS|SH M

Leucothoe axillaris Height: 3-4’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: EC, EPCoast Leucothoe (Doghobble). Graceful, arching branches; good evergreen ground cover. A

White Apr-May PS|SH M|W

Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: EPDrooping Leucothoe. Striking new growth of pink, cream and copper. A

White May PS|SH M

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Rhododendron vaseyi Tilia americana Vaccinium corymbosum

Trees & shrubsLindera benzoin Height: 6-12’ | Width: 6-12’ | Range: P, CSpicebush. Early blooms; yellow fall leaves; red fruit for birds; butterfly host. B

Yellow April PS|SH M

Liriodendron tulipifera Height: 60-120’ | Width: 30-60’ | Range: P, CTulip Tree. Tulip-like flowers; yellow fall color; fast grower; butterfly host. A B

Light yellow May-Jun FS|SH M

Magnolia virginiana Height: 20-35’ | Width: 10-20’ | Range: C, EPSweet Bay. Beautiful, lemon-scented flowers; large leaves, silvery underneath.

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Magnolia virginiana Moonglow® Height: 35’ | Width: 18’ | Range: C, EPSweet Bay. Holds most leaves over winter; large, scented flowers. A

White Jun-Jul FS|PS M|W

Nyssa sylvatica Height: 30-60’ | Width: 20-35’ | Range: P, CSour (Black) Gum. Beautiful scarlet-red fall foliage; blue fruit; famous for honey. A

Inconspic May-Jun FS|PS M

Ostrya virginiana Height: 20-30’ | Width: 10-18’ | Range: P, ECAmerican Hop-hornbeam (Ironwood). Shaggy bark; papery pods; good by patios or under large trees.

Yellow-green Apr-May FS|PS D|M

Oxydendrum arboreum Height: 15-30’ | Width: 6-12’ | Range: EP, ECSourwood. Cascades of flowers; scarlet fall foliage; prized source of honey. A


Physocarpus opulifolius CoppertinaTM Height: 5-9’ | Width: 6-10’ | Range: PAtlantic Ninebark. Coppery new foliage deepens to red in summer. A

Pinkish May-Jun FS|PS D|M

Physocarpus opulifolius Lady in RedTM NEW

Height: 3-5’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: PAtlantic Ninebark. Bright red foliage mellows to glossy chestnut in summer. A

Pink May-Jun FS|PS M|D

Platanus occidentalis Height: 70-100’ | Width: 40-60’ | Range: P, CAmerican Sycamore. Majestic; white, peeling bark shows up beautifully in winter.

Green April FS|PS M

Prunus americana Height: 15-25’ | Width: 15-25’ | Range: P, CWild (American) Plum. Small tree or multi-stemmed shrub; fruit for preserves or wildlife. A D


Prunus maritima Height: 6-7’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: CBeach Plum. Fruit makes tasty jelly; salt tolerant; for sandy soils. A D

White May FS D

Quercus bicolor Height: 60-80’ | Width: 30-40’ | Range: C, PSwamp White Oak. Grows well in heavy soil; oval to rounded shape.

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Quercus marilandica NEW

Height: 12-25’ | Width: 8-18’ | Range: C, EPBlackjack Oak. Striking small tree with interesting leaves; takes drought, clay.

Yell-grn March FS D

Quercus prinus (montana) Height: 60-70’ | Width: 50-70’ | Range: P, CChestnut Oak. Handsome, furrowed bark; scalloped leaves.

Light green April FS D|M

Quercus rubra Height: 70-120’ | Width: 30-60’ | Range: P, CRed Oak. Russet fall foliage; fast-growing; shade tree; important for wildlife.

Inconspic April FS|PS M

Rhododendron arborescens Height: 4-12’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: EP, ECSweet Azalea. Profuse, sweetly fragrant flowers; fall leaves brilliant yellow to red. A

White June PS M

Rhododendron canescens Height: 6-10’ | Width: 3-5’ | Range: EP, ECPiedmont Azalea. Fragrant flowers; pretty with Cornus florida, Kalmia. A

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Rhododendron flammeum Height: 6-8’ | Width: 6-8’ | Range: EC, EPOconee Azalea. Spidery blooms; takes heat, some drought. A

Orange or red Apr-May PS M

Rhododendron maximum Height: 10-12’ | Width: 10-12’ | Range: EP, ECRosebay Rhododendron. Imposing, durable; huge flower clusters appear late; pink buds. A

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Rhododendron periclymenoides Height: 4-10’ | Width: 4-8’ | Range: P, CPinxterbloom. Light honeysuckle scent; good fall color; woodland edges. A

Pink May PS|SH M

Rhododendron prinophyllum Height: 7-12’ | Width: 2-8’ | Range: EPRose-shell Azalea. Beautiful funnel-shaped blooms with sweet, clove-like fragrance. A

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Rhododendron vaseyi Height: 8-15’ | Width: 8-15’ | Range: EMPink-shell Azalea. Orchid-like blooms; outstanding salmon fall foliage; graceful.

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Rhododendron viscosum Height: 3-15’ | Width: 6-12’ | Range: P, CSwamp Azalea. Intoxicating, honeysuckle-clove scent; flame-red foliage in fall. A


Rhus copallinum Height: 7-15’ | Width: 10-20’ | Range: P, CDwarf (Flameleaf/Shining) Sumac. Glowing scarlet fall foliage; crimson fruit on females. A

Green-yellow Jul-Aug FS|PS D

Rosa carolina Height: 5-7’ | Width: 5-7’ | Range: P, CCarolina Rose. Fragrant flowers with yellow tassels in the middle. A

Pink May-Jul FS|PS D|M

Rosa virginiana Height: 4-6’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CVirginia Rose. Glossy leaves turn purple, orange-yellow in fall; red hips in winter.

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Salix nigra Height: 30-60’ | Width: 40’ | Range: P, CBlack Willow. Substitute for Weeping Willow; butterfly host; good for birds, too. A B

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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis Height: 5-12’ | Width: 5-12’ | Range: P, CAmerican Elderberry. Huge, lacy flowers; sweet blue-black fruits edible after cooking. A D


Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis ‘York’ Height: 4-10’ | Width: 8-10’ | Range: P, CAmerican Elderberry. Very productive; a bit later; use with species for more fruit. A D

Cream June FS|PS M|W

Sassafras albidum Height: 30-60’ | Width: 12-25’ | Range: P, CCommon Sassafras. Aromatic mitten-shaped leaves; superb fall color; butterfly host. A B

Chartreuse April FS|PS M

Spiraea alba (latifolia) Height: 2-5’ | Width: 2-5’ | Range: P, CMeadow Sweet. Golden fall foliage; wonderful in rain gardens or as ground cover. A B

White or pinkish Jun-Jul FS|PS M|W

Spiraea tomentosa Height: 4-6’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: C, EPSteeplebush. Long-blooming plumes; great for meadows, bogs, rain gardens.

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Pink Jul-Aug FS M|W

Tilia americana Height: 60-80’ | Width: 20-40’ | Range: P, CAmerican Linden (Basswood). Pendulous, fragrant flowers; source of excellent honey. A

Pale yellow June FS|PS M

Vaccinium angustifolium Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2’ | Range: PLowbush Blueberry. Ornamental edible: red fall foliage; plant with Kalmia, Gaultheria. A D


Vaccinium angustifolium ‘Brunswick’ Height: 18-24” | Width: 2-3’ | Range: PLowbush Blueberry. Sky-blue fruit; scarlet fall foliage; great massed or with other shrubs. A D


Vaccinium ‘Blueray’ Height: 4-8’ | Width: 4-8’ | Range: PHighbush Blueberry. Excellent, early- to mid-season fruit; burgundy fall foliage.

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White May FS|PS M

Vaccinium ‘Chandler’ NEW

Height: 4-6’ | Width: 4-6’ | Range: P, CBlueberry. Very good, “true blueberry” flavor; long harvest, mid- to late season.

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White May FS|PS M

Vaccinium ‘Chippewa’ NEW

Height: 3-4’ | Width: 4’ | Range: XBlueberry. Sweet, mid-season berries; very cold hardy; can self-pollinate. A D

White May FS|PS M

Vaccinium corymbosum Height: 3-10’ | Width: 6-8’ | Range: P, CHighbush Blueberry. One of top 10 shrubs for wildlife, plus scrumptious fruit for humans. A B D


Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Legacy’ Height: 6’ | Width: 6’ | Range: P, CHighbush Blueberry. Very sweet, mid-season fruit; leaves turn orange, fall. A B D

White May FS|PS M

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Patriot’ Height: 5-8’ | Width: 5-8’ | Range: P, CHighbush Blueberry. Early, large, excellent fruit; beautiful red to purple fall leaves.

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Would you like your yard to be a flower show all season?sandy Dennison-JamesVolunteer chair, native Plant sale committee

This year we want to help you plant natives for blooms from spring thaw to fall frost.

Look in this catalog, online at delnature.org/NPS, and at the Native Plant Sale for lists of long-blooming plants, as well as lists of plants for sun and shade, in order of bloom. Our on-site experts can help you fill in the “quiet” times in your garden.

Even better, by enjoying native plants in bloom – from the maples and bloodroot of spring to the asters and witch-hazel of very late fall – you will be helping beneficial insects, especially endangered native pollinators.

If you like to eat, you need pollinators! And we’re talking about more than honey. It’s estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat is directly dependent upon pollinators, from bees to butterflies to hummingbirds to beetles. Yes, beetles – if you’ve tasted pawpaw fruits, then you have benefited from their “work.”

If you have a garden – or merely have room for a few tomato plants – you’ll discover how adding native plants will bring pollinators that increase your harvest. These same plants can attract beneficial insects that prey on “bad bugs” that might damage your crops.

Many people have heard about Colony Collapse Disorder, which is causing huge die-offs among honeybees. So it’s even more important than ever that we foster our native pollinators to supplement the European honeybees that growers have relied upon in the past.

Wild bees already are responsible for pollinating many crops, from tomatoes to watermelons. Native bees are more tolerant of cool conditions, so they get to work early and remain active late in the season, and they don’t stay home on cloudy days.

But native pollinators are in trouble, too. Researchers have found that native bumblebees are declining. Monarch butterflies, which visit and pollinate many flowers, are disappearing. Monarch caterpillars must feed on Asclepias (milkweeds). With reduced numbers of wild areas that contain milkweeds, fewer monarchs

are able to reproduce – and that means that here in the Mid-Atlantic we are seeing them less often than ever before.

Even wasps can be important pollinators – some don’t sting, and others are likely to sting only when grabbed or when their nest is disturbed. Many of them prey on other insects that often are undesirable to gardeners.

Read the full article at delnature.org/nPs

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Trees & shrubsVaccinium macrocarpon ‘Pilgrim’ Height: 6-12” | Width: 18-24” | Range: CCranberry. Evergreen ground cover with a bonus of Thanksgiving berries. A D

Pink May FS M|W

Vaccinium ‘Top Hat’ Height: 1-2’ | Width: 2-3’ | Range: XHybrid Blueberry. Great for containers; crimson fall foliage; self-pollinates. A D

White May FS|PS M

Viburnum dentatum Height: 6-9’ | Width: 4-10’ | Range: P, CArrowwood. Blue-black berries; one of the best shrubs for birds. A B

Cream May FS|PS M

Viburnum dentatum Blue Muffin® Height: 5-7’ | Width: 3-4’ | Range: P, CArrowwood. Compact; blazing burgundy-red fall foliage. A

Cream May FS|PS M

Viburnum nudum Height: 6-12’ | Width: 4-5’ | Range: P, CPossumhaw Viburnum. Berries turn white to pink to blue-black; plant another for more fruit. B A

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Viburnum nudum BrandywineTM Height: 5-6’ | Width: 5-6’ | Range: P, CPossumhaw Viburnum. Compact; very heavy fruiting; shiny leaves maroon-red in fall. B A

White May-Jul FS|PS M

Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ Height: 6’ | Width: 5-12’ | Range: P, CPossumhaw Viburnum. Compact; lustrous foliage, burgundy in fall; beautiful berries.

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Viburnum opulus var. americanum (trilobum) Height: 5-15’ | Width: 4-10’ | Range: PHighbush Cranberry. Hydrangea-like flowers; dripping clusters of glossy red fruit. D

White May FS|PS M|W

Viburnum prunifolium Height: 8-15’ | Width: 6-15’ | Range: P, CBlack Haw. Particularly attractive flowers; takes some shade and drought. A B

Cream May FS|PS M|D

Xanthorhiza simplicissima Height: 2-3’ | Width: 2-4’ | Range: EP, ECYellowroot. Lacy foliage; good ground cover for slopes, dry areas; yellow in fall.

Bronze Apr-May FS|SH M|D

Zenobia pulverulenta NEW

Height: 3-6’ | Width: 3-6’ | Range: ECDusty Zenobia. Fragrant, dangling blooms; yellow to purple fall color.

White May FS|PS M

Viburnum nudum BrandywineTM Ilex glabra (pg 23) Zenobia pulverulenta

While shopping, enjoy use of our Holding Area The Native Plant Sale now has volunteers with wagons to take your plants to our Holding Area, so that you can continue shopping. Leave them there while you pay, then drive your vehicle right to the Holding Area, where our volunteers will help you load. You may also bring your own wagon.

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More blooms for allBarbara aldingernative Plant sale committee Member

Pollinators need a steady supply of nectar and pollen from early spring through late fall. Gardeners also want lots of flowers all the time. Here are a few ideas to increase the blooms in your garden no matter what its size.

The general pattern for blooming is to begin in early spring in the shade, later in part sun, and peak in summer and fall in full sun. Use our bloom timelines for sun, part sun and shade to add plants that bloom at times different from most in an area. Low growing Phlox subulata and much larger Amsonia species are early bloomers for full sun. Heuchera villosa is a well behaved late bloomer for shade, while a mixed planting of white and blue wood asters (Eurybia divaricate/Symphyotricum cordifolium) provides blooms from August to October in a shady area where their spreading habit is not a problem. The large white blooms of Hydrangea can add midsummer

interest in a shady area and the orange blooms Rhododendron prunifolium pop out in late summer.

How long a particular species blooms impacts the number of flowers in your garden at any point in the growing season. Both Phlox stolonifera and P. divaricata hold flowers much longer than most spring shade bloomers. Rudbeckia and Coreopsis species are dependable long bloomers in summer full or part sun. Echinachia and Monarda have a series of blooms on each plant.

A few species bloom more than once. The most notable is the groundcover Green-and-Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) which blooms April to frost...

See plant lists and read the full article at delnature.org/nPs

Peacefully coexisting with bees and other pollinatorsLori athey Habitat coordinator, Delaware nature society

In all my years of gardening, I have only been stung because of my own inattentiveness. I have stepped on bees while walking barefoot, I have accidently grabbed a bee while reaching for a flower, and once I even sat on a bee. Ouch! But you can learn from my mistakes:

Bees anD WasPs 101

Just like a hungry kid at an all-you-can-eat buffet, when bees and wasps are collecting pollen, food is the only thing on their mind. They only sting in self-defense, so stay out of their way and avoid touching them and they won’t bother you. Honey bees really don’t want to sting you, because the act of

stinging rips out their abdomen, killing them. Bigger bees and wasps may look scary (looking scary is their primary defense) but they are not likely to sting unless forced to. Only Yellow Jackets and Hornets tend to be aggressive and quick to sting if you get in their way – if you know what they look like, you can easily avoid them.

garDen Design suggestions

Avoid placing pollinator-attracting plants near high-contact areas such as beside walks, doors, sitting areas, play areas...

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