Archives: Native Plants

Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica)

Itea virginica, commonly known as Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow, or Tassel-white, is a graceful native deciduous shrub that brings exceptional beauty and ecological value to

Mock Orange (Philadelphus inodorus)

Mock Orange in full bloom, displaying its characteristic white, four-petaled flowers that emit a subtle orange blossom fragrance. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Philadelphus

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Calycanthus floridus, commonly known as Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice, or Strawberry Shrub, is a distinctive native deciduous shrub of the southeastern United States that captivates gardeners

Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)

Blue-eyed Grass flower showing characteristic six blue petals with bright yellow centers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly known as Blue-eyed Grass,

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Sycamore botanical illustration showing the characteristic large palmate leaves and spherical seed heads. Photo: North American Sylva (Public Domain) Platanus occidentalis, commonly known as the

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Impatiens capensis, commonly known as Jewelweed, is a remarkable native North American plant species that showcases

Fringed Loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata)

Fringed Loosestrife displaying its characteristic growth form and foliage. Photo: Botanical reference Lysimachia ciliata, commonly known as Fringed Loosestrife, is a remarkable native North American

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)

Cucumber Tree displaying its characteristic growth form and foliage. Photo: Botanical reference Magnolia acuminata, commonly known as Cucumber Tree, is a remarkable native North American

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)

Blue Cohosh with small yellowish-green flowers in spring bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly known as Blue Cohosh, Papoose Root, or Squaw Root,

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