Archives: Native Plants

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Fraxinus pennsylvanica, commonly known as Green Ash, is a beautiful native deciduous tree that belongs

Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Little Bluestem prairie grass bunches with characteristic blue-green foliage and seed heads. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly known as Little Bluestem,

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Populus deltoides, commonly known as Eastern Cottonwood, is a beautiful native deciduous tree that belongs to

Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)

Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Helenium autumnale, commonly known as Common Sneezeweed, is a cheerful, daisy-like perennial wildflower that lights

Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis)

Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Elymus canadensis, commonly known as Canada Wild Rye, is one of the most versatile

Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)

Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Gentiana andrewsii, commonly known as Bottle Gentian or Closed Gentian, is one of the most

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Juglans nigra, commonly known as Black Walnut, is one of the most prized native hardwood

Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)

Creeping Juniper in its native habitat at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Juniperus horizontalis, commonly known as Creeping Juniper, Trailing

Bottlebrush Grass (Hystrix patula)

Hystrix patula (syn. Elymus hystrix), commonly known as Bottlebrush Grass or Eastern Bottlebrush Grass, is a distinctive native perennial grass that adds unique architectural interest

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)

Wild Strawberry displaying its trifoliate leaves, delicate white flowers, and the bright red fruits that give it its common name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA

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