Archives: Native Plants

Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)

Ostrich Fern fiddleheads emerging in early spring – a popular edible delicacy and ornamental feature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5 CA) Matteuccia struthiopteris (syn.

Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)

Solomon’s Seal displaying its characteristic arching stem with perfectly oriented leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Polygonatum biflorum, commonly known as Solomon’s Seal, Smooth

Ox-eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)

Ox-eye Sunflower in full bloom showing characteristic bright yellow flowers with darker centers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly known as Ox-eye Sunflower, False

Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

Stiff Goldenrod’s distinctive flat-topped flower clusters create a brilliant golden display in late summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Solidago rigida, commonly known as

Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba)

Meadowsweet in natural habitat showing characteristic white flower clusters and serrated leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Spiraea alba, commonly known as Meadowsweet, White

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Sorghastrum nutans, commonly known as Indian Grass, Yellow Indian Grass, or Wood Grass, is one of the most iconic and ecologically important warm-season grasses of

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)

Virginia Mountain Mint in full bloom with characteristic white flower clusters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Pycnanthemum virginianum, commonly known as Mountain Mint, Virginia Mountain Mint,

Climbing Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)

Climbing Bittersweet’s spectacular autumn display of orange berries with bright yellow arils. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5 CA) Celastrus scandens, commonly known as Climbing

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