Native Plants

Marsh Elder (Iva frutescens)

Marsh Elder — a tough native shrub of salt marshes and coastal wetland edges. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Iva frutescens, commonly known as

Gray Birch (Betula populifolia)

Gray Birch — a pioneer species with distinctive chalky-white bark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Betula populifolia, the Gray Birch, is a small, fast-growing

Groundsel Tree (Baccharis halimifolia)

Groundsel Tree in full fall fruiting display — the mass of white, silky seed heads creates a dramatic ornamental effect. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA

Joe-Pye-Weed (Eupatorium spp.)

Joe-Pye-Weed’s large, domed clusters of pink-purple flowers tower above the midsummer garden, attracting swallowtails and many other pollinators. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Eupatorium

Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus)

Chestnut Oak foliage and acorns — a critical wildlife food source. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Quercus prinus, the Chestnut Oak, is a stately

Beach Plum (Prunus maritima)

Beach Plum in spectacular spring bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Prunus maritima, commonly known as Beach Plum, is a tough, sprawling native shrub

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

Fragrant Sumac delivers one of the finest fall color displays of any native shrub, with foliage turning vivid shades of orange, red, and purple. Photo:

Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Black Oak (Quercus velutina) growing in a savannah landscape. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Quercus velutina, commonly known as Black Oak, is one of

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Buttonbush’s distinctive spherical, pincushion-like white flower globes in full summer bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Cephalanthus occidentalis, commonly known as Buttonbush, Common Buttonbush,

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