Archives: Native Plants

Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata)

Winterberry Holly’s brilliant red berries persist through winter, creating stunning displays on bare branches. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5) Ilex verticillata, commonly known as

Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum)

Rhododendron calendulaceum, commonly known as Flame Azalea or Yellow Azalea, is one of the most spectacular native flowering shrubs in North America. This deciduous member

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

Blazing Star’s distinctive purple-pink flower spikes bloom from top to bottom in summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Liatris spicata, commonly known as Blazing

Alumroot (Heuchera americana)

Alumroot displaying its characteristic scalloped, heart-shaped leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Heuchera americana, commonly known as Alumroot or American Alumroot, is a distinctive

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)

Lindera benzoin, commonly known as Spicebush, Wild Allspice, or Benjamin Bush, is an aromatic native deciduous shrub that brings exceptional beauty and ecological value to

Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana)

Leucothoe fontanesiana, commonly known as Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, or Mountain Fetterbush, is an elegant native evergreen shrub that brings year-round beauty and exceptional shade

Mountain Winterberry (Ilex montana)

Mountain Winterberry displaying its characteristic tall, narrow tree form and smooth gray bark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Ilex montana, commonly known as Mountain

Washington Hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum)

Washington Hawthorn flowers bloom in dense, flat-topped clusters in late spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly known as Washington Hawthorn, is

Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis)

Bitternut Hickory’s distinctive bright yellow winter buds — a key identifying feature. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Carya cordiformis, commonly known as Bitternut Hickory

Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum)

Cornus amomum, commonly known as Silky Dogwood, Silky Cornel, or Swamp Dogwood, is a distinctive native deciduous shrub that brings exceptional ecological value and subtle

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