Plant List

Below is a list of the Home Grown plants that have been donated by Master Gardeners for the sale.

Latin Name	Common Name	Light Requirements	Season of Bloom	Flower Color	Mature Height	Mature Width	Other	Soil Requirements	pollinator	deer resistant	native
Acer negundo	Boxelder Maple	Full Sun	Spring	Greenish yellow flowers	30 ft-50 ft	30 ft-50 ft	Deciduous; dioecious	Average, medium, tolerates clay soil	X		X
Achillea filipendulina	Fern-leaf yarrow	Full Sun	Early Summer-Early Fall	Golden Yellow	2 ft-4 ft	1.5 ft	Synonym: A. eupatorium; Clump -forming evergreen herbaceous perennial; Deadhead to promote additional bloom; Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3-4 years	Dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams
Achillea millefolium	Common Yarrow	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring-fall	Yellowish-white	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Good garden plant as it can be used in dry and fresh arrangements	dry to medium, well drained soil	X
Acorus calamus	Sweet Flag	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring - Early Summer	green	2 ft	2 ft	Good as a water plant or in rain garden; naturalizes	Likes wet feet
Aesculus parviflora	Bottlebrush buckeye	Part Shade-Full Shade	summer	white	8 ft-10 ft	8 ft-10 ft	Deciduous shrub; good fall foliage; attracts butterflies	Average, moist, well-drained		X
Agastache foeniculum	Blue Giant Hyssop, Anise Hyssop	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid Summer-Early Fall	Lavender to purple	2ft-4 ft	1.5ft-3 ft	Upright; clump-forming with flowers in terminal spikes; may spread by rhizomes and self seed	Average, well-drained	X	X	X
Ageratina altissima	White snakeroot	Full Sun	mid summer-early fall	white	3 ft-5 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Prev. name: Eupatorium rugosum. Poisonous if ingested; attracts butterflies & bees; self sows prodigiously	Average, med-wet, well-drained soil	X		X
Ajuga reptans	Carpet bugleweed; Common bugleweed	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid-late summer	blue	less than 12 in	less than 12 in	Ground cover; spreads by stolons; could be invasive; avoid planting near flower beds or lawns; black walnut tolerant	Average soil; well drained		X
Allium millenium	Ornamental Onion	Full Sun-Part Shade	July-August	rose-purple	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Low maintenance, good cutting flower	Average, well-drained soil	X	X
Aloe vera	Aloe	Full Sun	summer	rarely blooms	based on pot size	based on pot size	House plant. Gel from leaves can aid minor burns. Water when top 1" is dry.	Well drained. Thrives in poor soil and dry conditions
Amsonia hubrichtii	Bluestar; Hubricht's Amsonia	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid-late spring	blue	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial grown for its golden fall color and blue spring flowers; contact with milky sap may irritate skin	Average, well-drained	X		X
Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'	Blue Ice Bluestar	Full Sun	mid-spring	violet blue	1 ft-2 ft	2 ft	Compact form; long bloom season (4-6 wks); darker flower than native species, short rhizomes; yellow autumn foliages	Average to moist	X	X
Anemone canadensis	Canada anemone, meadow anemone, roundleaf anemone	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid Spring-Early Summer	White	1 ft-2 ft	2 ft-2.5 ft	Herbaceous perennial of the buttercup family; upward-facing, white flowers (to 2” diameter) atop erect stems (to 2’ tall) from a clump of deeply-dissected basal leaves; naturalizes easily; also spreads by rhizomes	Prefers well-drained, moist,humusy conditions			X
Anemone tomentosa	Windflower, Japanese anemone	Full Sun-Part Sun	Late Summer-Mid Fall	Pink with rose shadings	2 ft-4 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Mostly basal foliage typically grows in a spreading mound to 2' tall with wiry-but-graceful flower stems rising above the foliage in late summer to 3-4' tall.	Prefers well-drained, moist,humusy conditions	X
Anemone virginiana	Thimbleweed	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	small white	2 ft	1 ft	One inch diam flowers with thimble-shaped seed heads	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X	X	X
Antennaria neglecta	Field pussytoes	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early Spring	White	1 ft	1 ft	Similar to Antennaria plantaginifolia except it is smaller and has narrower single-ribbed basal leaves	Average, dry to rocky, well-drained	X	X	X
Antennaria plantaginifolia	Pussytoes	Full Sun	early spring	white	1 ft	1 ft	Does not do well in fertile soil; ground cover; soft gray foliage	Dry to medium; gritty to rocky; well drained	X	X	X
Aquilegia vulgaris	Columbine; European crowsfoot; Granny's bonnet	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid-late spring	blue/various	1.5 ft-3 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Clump forming herbaceous perennial with spring bloom; may self seed	average soil; medium moisture, well drained
Arisaema triphyllum	Jack In the pulpit, Indian Jack In the pulpit	Part Shade-Full Shade	Mid Spring-Late Spring	Green to Purple	1 ft-2 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	A spring woodland perennial with one or two large leaves, divided into three leaflets, that rise on their own stems and a blossom atop a separate erect stalk; the blossom is a large, cylindrical, hooded flower, green in color with brown stripes; over time plant spread by rhizomes and forms colonies; most plants become dormant and vanish by mid-summer; tolerant of heavy shade and black walnut	Fertile, medium to wet		X	X
Aristolochia macrophylla	Dutchman's Pipe	Full Sun	Late Spring-Early Summer	Brown	15 ft-30 ft	15 ft-20 ft	Fast growing vine with heart-shaped leaves; tubular pipe shaped flowers; host for Pipevine swallowtail butterfly	Average, moist, well-drained	X	X	X
Asarum canadense	Canadian Wild Ginger; Wild Ginger	Part-Full Shade	mid-late spring	purplish brown (inconspicuous)	0.5 ft-1 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Synonyms: Asarum acuminatum, Asarum reflexum, Asarum rubrocinctum. Ground cover for shady areas; grown for its foliage (two heart-shaped basal leaves); wet soil tolerant; spreads slowly by rhizomes	Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil; prefers constantly moist, acidic soils	X	X	X
Asarum europaeum	European ginger	Part Shade-Full Shade	mid-late spring	purplish brown (inconspicuous)	0.5 ft-1 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Ground cover for shady areas; grown for its foliage (two heart-shaped basal leaves); wet soil tolerant; spreads slowly by rhizomes	Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil; prefers constantly moist, acidic soils		X
Aster tataricus	Tatarian Aster	Full Sun	September	violet blue w/yellow center	3 ft-6 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Divide every 3-4 years to control growth; Attractive to butterflies	Average, well-drained soil	X
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'	Astilbe	Part Shade-Full Shade	Early summer	white	28 in	18 in-20 in	Dark green, fern-like leaves; plume-like flowers; tolerates black walnut	Average, moist, well-drained	X	X
Astilbe chinensis var. davidii	Chinese Astilbe	Part Shade-Full Shade	mid-late summer	lavender	3 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Tall; clumping; graceful fern like with plume-like panicles of tiny flowers; rhizomatous; tolerates black walnut	Prefers moist, humusy soil; well drained
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila	Chinese Astilbe	Part Shade-Full Shade	early-mid summer	mauve pink	8 in-12 in	8 in-12 in	Dwarf plant; graceful, fern-like leaves; rhizomatous; tolerates black walnut	Average, well-drained soil
Astilbe 'Rheinland'	Astilbe	Part Shade-Full Shade	late spring-early summer	clear pink	1.5 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Dark green, fern-like leaves; plume-like flowers; tolerates black walnut	Moist, humusy, well-drained
Athyrium niponicum'Pictum'	Japanese painted fern	Part Shade-Full Shade	non flowering	non flowering	8 in-12 in	spreads	Deciduous fern; spreads by rhizomes; silvery gray/green leaves w/red midribs. Excellent groundcover	Moist, organizally rich. Does not tolerate dry soil		X
Baptisia australis	Plains False Indigo; Wild Indigo	Full Sun	Early Summer	Dark blue, often flecked with white-cream	3 ft-4 ft	3 ft-4 ft	Flowers followed by black seed pods; good cut flower	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X	X	X
Brunnera macrophylla	Heartleaf Bugloss; Siberian Bugloss	Part Shade-Full Shade	May-June	Bright blue	18 in	24 in	Softly hairy, mid to deep green leaves, spreads through rhizomes	Mod fertile, humus rich, well drained		X
Buxus sempervirens	American Boxwood	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring	Greenish cream	5 ft-10 ft	5 ft-10 ft	Evergreen; can be used as a hedge; low maintenance; drought tolerance	Average, medium, well-drained		X
Callicarpa americana	Beautyberry, French mulberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	lavender-pink	6 ft	4 ft	Loose, open deciduous shrub with violet fruit	Fertile, medium, well-drained	X		X
Callicarpa dichotoma	Beautyberry; Early Amethyst Beautyberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	early-mid summer	bluish purple	3 ft-4 ft	4 ft-5 ft	Deciduous shrub; Best fruiting/flowering in full sun; flowers on new wood; prune as needed in spring	Average, well-drained soil	X
Calycanthus floridus	Carolina allspice, Sweetshrub, Strawberry shrub	Full Sun-Part Shade (in warmer end of cllimate range)	Late Spring-Early Summer	Dark red, fading to brown at tips	8 ft	10 ft	Bushy, spreading shrub with unusual, fragrant flowers. Foliage has a clove- or camplhor-like scent when crushed.	Fertile moist, humus-rich			X
Campanula punctata	Spotted Bellflower; Canterbury Bells	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring-Mid Summer	blue	1 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-2.5 ft	Rhizomatous, self seeds	Average, well-drained
Canna indica	Canna lily	Full Sun	Summer	red	1.5 ft-8 ft	1.5 ft-6 ft	Plant rhizomes 4-6" deep and 18-24" apart in spring after frost. Remove entire flowering stem after bloom; cut plants to ground after first frost and lift rhizomes for storage in a dry medium	moist, organically rich, well drained soil	X
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'	Ice Dance Sedge Grass	Part Shade-Full Shade	Late Spring-Mid Summer	green and brown spikes	1.5 ft-2 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Clump forming, dense, evergreen with broad, stiff, shiny dark green leaves with cream-white margins. Great in rain garden or woodland area. Cut foliage to the ground in late winter
Carpinus caroliniana	American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Ironwood; Blue Beech	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	Greenish	40 ft-60 ft	30 ft-40 ft	Striking smooth bark. Understory mid-size tree	Average, tolerates clay			X
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'	Bluebeard	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer- Early Fall	Violet blue	3 ft	5 ft	Attractive and aromatic flowers and foliage. Silvery-grey leaves.	Moderately fertile, light, well-drained.
Celtis occidentalis	Hackberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring	Green	40 ft-60 ft	40 ft-60 ft	Host for Hackberry Emperor butterfly; grows in wide range of soils;	Average, moist, rich, well-drained			X
Cercidiphyllum japonicum	Katsura tree	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	Green-reddish green foliage	30 ft-60 ft	25 ft-60 ft	Attractive foliage; best sited away from strong winds; dioecious	Rich, moist, well-drained		X
Chasmanthium latifolium	Northern Sea Oats	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer-Early Fall	green to bronze	3 ft	2 ft	Loosely tufted, spreading grass; good for dried arrangements	Fertile, moist, well-drained soil	X		X
Chrysanthemum 'Hillside Sheffield'	Decorative garden mum	Full Sun	Fall	Apricot pink with yellow center	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Blooms October through frost	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X
Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Rustic Glow'	Chrysanthemum; Garden Mum; Hardy Mum	Full Sun	mid-late fall	bronze gold	2 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Pinch stems back to control growth up until July 4; divide every 2-3 years; fragrant foliage; good as cut flower; tolerates black walnut	Average, well-drained soil	X	X
Clematis virginiana	Virgin's Bower	Part Sun-Part Shade	July-August	white	6 ft-20 ft	vine	Vigorous grower	Mois soil	X		X
Clethra alnifolia	Summersweet; Sweet Pepperbush; White Alder	Part Shade	late summer-early fall	white	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Attracts hummingbirds; fragrant; good fall color	Acidic, fertile, moist, well-drained	X		X
Conoclinium coelestinum	Mistflower	Full Sun-Part Shade	late summer-early fall	blue	1.5 ft-3 ft	1.5ft-3ft	Spreads vigorously by rhizomes and self seeding	Average, medium to wet, well-drained	X	X	X
Convallaria majalis	Lily of the Valley	Part Shade-Full Shade	spring	white	6 in-9 in	spreads	Keep moist during growing season. Used as ground cover; makes dense carpet in shady areas; plant 6-8" apart; rhizomatous	Fertile, humus-rich, moist soil		X
Coreopsis lanceolata	Tickseed	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late spring - early summer	Yellow	2 ft	1.5 ft	Deadhead to prolong	Dry to medium, well-drained	X
Cornus alternifolia	Pagoda dogwood	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	creamy white	15 ft-25 ft	20 ft-30 ft	Deciduous shrub or small tree	Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained	X		X
Cotinus coggygria	Smoke bush	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	Yellow or pink	10 ft-15 ft	10 ft-15 ft	Good fall color-yellow to orange, red; billowy hairs follow flowers to produce pink to purple smoke-like puffs	Average, medium, well-drained
Crocosmia sp.	Crocosmia, montbretia	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	red	2 ft-4 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; divide in early spring to maintain vigor	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X
Dicentra spectabilis	Bleeding heart	Part Shade-Full Shade	mid-late spring	pink	2 ft-3 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Not bothered by insects or diseases. Goes dormant in late summer	Humusy, moist, well-drained		X
Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	purple, pink or white	3 ft-4 ft	2 ft	Biennial or short-lived perennial	Well-drained; tolerates wet or dry		X
Dionaea muscipula	Venus Flytrap	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	white	1 in-3 in	clump	Rhizomatous; Best grown outdoors; need winter dormancy, keep in unheated garage; sit in a tray/saucer of distilled or rain water 1-2" deep; no fertilizer; potting medium 1:1 peat-moss: horticultural sand or peat moss: perlite	Wet medium		X	X
Echinacea purpurea	Purple cone flower	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	purplish pink	2 ft-5 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Attracts butterflies; tolerates clay, hot dry sites and acidic soil; long blooming 4 wks or more	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X		X
Epimedium pinnatum	Barrenwort	Part Shade	late spring-early summer	yellow	12 in	12 in	Slow spreading; evergreen; rhizomatous	moist, well-drained
Epimedium x rubrum	Red barrenwort, bishop's hat	Part Shade-Full Shade	Spring	Red	6 in-12 in	12 in-18 in	Groundcover. Drought resistant once established. Deer resistant.	Average, medium, humus-rich, well-drained		X
Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'	Epimedium; Bishop's Hat	Part Shade-Full Shade	April	creamy white	0.75 ft	1 ft	Good ground cover; rhizomatous; cut back foliage in winter	Average, well-drained		X
Erigeron philadelphicus	Philadelphia daisy; Common fleabane	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring	pink/white	2 ft-2.5 ft	2 ft-1.5 ft	Herbaceous, aster-like biennial	Average, dry to medium, well drained	X		X
Euphorbia amygdaloides sp.robbiae	Wood spurge; Mrs. Robb's Bonnet	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	yellow	1.5 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	sap/juice (milky latex) causes skin irritation; poisonous if ingested	dry to medium, well drained soil		X
Eurybia divaricatus	White wood aster	Part Shade-Full Shade	late summer-early fall	white w/yellow to red centers	1 ft-2.5 ft	1.5 ft-2.5 ft	Syn.Aster divaricata; Herbaceous woodland perennial; grows in loose clumps with zigzagging stems; lots of flowers	Average, well-drained soil; tolerates dry conditions	X		X
Euthamia graminifolia	Grass-leaved goldenrod	Full Sun	Late Summer-Early Fall	yellow	2ft-4ft	2ft-4ft	Rhizomatous; vigorous grower	Average, moist-wet, well-drained	X		X
Eutrochium fistulosum	Joe Pye Weed	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid summer-early fall	dusky rose	4 ft-7 ft	2 ft-4 ft	Good cut and dried flower; fall color foliage; may need staking if not in full sun	medium to wet soil	X	X	X
Filipendula rubra	Queen-of-the-Prairie	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	deep pink	4 ft-8 ft	3 ft-4 ft	Native to Northeast/Central US; Award of Garden Merit by RHS	Average, medium to wet, well-drained			X
Fothergilla major	Witch-alder; Fothergilla	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	white	6 ft-10 ft	5 ft	Showy fall foliage; bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny white flowers; fragrant	Average, med, well-drained		X
Fragaria	Strawberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	White	10 in-14 in	10 in-14 in		Fertile, moist, well-drained
Fragaria virginiana	Wild Strawberries	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring-Fall	white	0.25 ft	spreading	Groundcover; small sweet berries if lucky	Average, dry, well-drained	X		X
Galanthus	Snowdrops	Full Sun-Part Shade	early spring	white	6 in -9 in	3 in-6 in	Naturalizes both by self-seeding and bulb offsets	Moist, humus-rich soil		X
Galium odoratum	Sweet woodruff	Part Shade-Full Shade	spring	white	6 in-12 in	9 in-18 in	flowers are fragrant; good ground cover; attracts bees	Moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Geranium macrorrhizum	Bigroot geranium; Scented Cranesbill	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid spring - mid summer	purple pink	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Good ground cover; spreads by rhizomes	average, well drained
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety'	Bigroot Gerarium 'Bevan's Variety'	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid-Spring-Mid Summer	Deep magenta with red sepals	8 in-12 in	1.5 ft-2 ft	Good ground cover; spreads by rhizomes, low maintenance; attracts butterflies	Tolerates clay & dry soil, well-drained	X	X
Geranium macrorrhizum Biokovo	Bigroot geranium; Scented Cranesbill	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid spring - mid summer	purple pink	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Good ground cover; spreads by rhizomes	Average, well-drained soil	X
Geranium maculatum	Wild geranium	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	lilac pink	1.5 ft-2 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Clump-forming; mass for ground cover; attracts butterflies	Average, medium, well-drained
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'	Cranesbill geranium	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	Pale pink	0.5 ft-1 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft		Moderately fertile, well-drained		X
Geum coccineum	Geum; Avens	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late spring - early summer	orange	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft	Clump-forming; erect branching stems	Average, medium, well drained	X
Hackonechloa macra 'Aureola'	Golden Japanese forest grass	Part Shade	summer	yellow-green	1ft-1.5 ft	1ft-1.5 ft	Excellent spreading ornamental grass for shade spot. Trim foliage to the ground in late winter to early spring before new shoots emerge	Humusy, consistenly moist, well-drained		X
Hakonechloa macra 'Albomarginata'	Japanese forest grass	Part Shade	summer	yellow-green foliage with white edges	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Excellent spreading ornamental grass for shade spot. Trim foliage to the ground in late winter to early spring before new shoots emerge	Fertile, moist, well-drained		X
Heliopsis helianthoides	False sunflower	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	yellow	4 ft	4 ft	short lived	Moist, well drained		X
Helleborus orientalis	Lenten Rose	Part Shade-Full Shade	late winter	white, plum, pink	1 ft-1.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Flower color becomes green as they age; good groundcover if massed	well drained, rich humusy		X
Helleborus x hybridus 'Royal Heritage'	Royal Heritage hellebore; hybrid hellbore	Part Shade-Full Shade	Early Spring	White to Rose	1.5ft-2ft	2ft-3ft	Flower color green as they age regardless of variety; good groundcover if massed together.	Rich, humusy, well-drained		X
Helleborus x sternii 'Boughton Beauty'	Hellebore, Lenten Rose	Part Shade-Full Shade	Late Winter	Creamy green	12 in-18 in	15 in-18 in	Flower clolor green as they age regardless of variety; good groundcover if massed together.	Rich, humusy, well-drained		X
Hemerocallis	Day Lily	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	light lemon yellow	2 ft	2 ft	lavender throat	Moist, well-drained
Hemerocallis fulva	Orange daylily; Common daylily	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	tawny orange	2 ft-2.5 ft	2 ft-2.5 ft	Individual flowers open for one day	Average, well-drained soil	X
Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro'	Daylily	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-summer	yellow	0.75 ft-1 ft	0.75-1 ft	Fragrant; Deadhead spent flowers daily; tolerates heat and humidity; should be divided every 3-4 years	Average, well-drained soil	X
Heuchera micrantha	Coral Bells	Part Sun-Part Shade	summer	white	1 ft-2 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Good foliage/texture; apply mulch when ground is frozen to prevent heaving	Average, well-drained soil	X
Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride'	Hairy alum root, Coral bells	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer - Early Fall	White	1.5 ft - 3 ft	1.5 ft - 2 ft	Velvety light green leaves with white flowers appear above the foliage mound on slender stems.	Medium moisture, avoid heavy clay, well-drained	X	X
Hosta 'Banyai's Dancing Girl'	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	Summer	lavender	12 in-16 in	30 in-40 in	Verticillium wilt resistant	Fertile, moist, well-drained
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	summer	purple	8 in	1 ft	Thick blue rounded leaves	Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hosta 'Francee'	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	summer	lavender	1.5 ft-2 ft	2 ft	Vigorous, clump forming with ovate puckered leaves and white margins	Fertile, humus-rich, moist soil
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	summer	lavender	1 ft	2 ft		Average, moist but well drained soil
Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	Summer	White	18 in-24 in	4 ft-5 ft	Large blue-green leaves variegated with green/yellow margins	Fertile, moist, well-drained
Hosta sp.	Plantain Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	summer	lavender	1.5 ft-2 ft	2 ft	various	Moist, humus-rich soil
Hydrangea macrophylla	Bigleaf Hydrangea	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	pink	6 ft-8 ft	6 ft-8 ft	Flower color is affected by pH.	Moist, well drained; moderately fertile
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'	Oak Leaf Hydrangea	Part Sun	summer	white/pink/tan	4 ft-6 ft	4 ft-6 ft	Goof for woodland garden; prune after flowering in early fall; do not prune in spring	Moist, well drained; moderately fertile	X
Hydrophyllum canadense	Bluntleaf Waterleaf	Part Shade-Full Shade	late spring-early summer	light purple	1ft-2 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Excellent groundcover with small flower under leaves; will spread	Moist , well-drained soil	X	X	X
Hylotelephium; Sedum 'Autumn Joy'	Sedum; Stonecrop	Full Sun	fall	rosy pink	1 ft	1 ft	Attracts butterflies; divide every 3-4 years	average, well drained soil.	X
Hypericum prolificum	Shrubby St. John's Wort	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	yellow	1 ft-5 ft	1 ft-4 ft	Prune in early spring; compact shrub; Phototoxic if eaten	Average, medium, well-drained	X		X
Ilex sp.	Holly	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring-Early Summer	White or cream			Grown for foliage and berries; prune in early years only	Moist, well-drained
Iris cristata	Dwarf crested iris	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	Blue-lilac	3 in-6 in	6 in-12 in	Herbaceous perennial. Ground cover; Rapid spreading	Rich, medium, well-drained		X	X
Iris 'Delta Star'	Louisiana iris	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early Spring-Summer	Purple/Narrow Yellow Markings	24 in-36 in	18 in-24 in	Beardless. Naturalizes slowly; Needs moisture; Divide every 3-5 years.	Rich, medium, well-drained		X
Iris germanica	Bearded Iris; German Iris	Full Sun	mid spring-early summer	white, purple, various	1.5 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Keep mulch away from leaves and rhizomes as it likes warm soil. Remove faded blooms	Average, well-drained soil		X
Iris sibirica	Siberian Iris	Full Sun-Part Shade	early summer	blue-violet	1.5 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Bearded. Parts of plants are poisonus if ingested. Good for rain garden; narrow, sword-like leaves	Moist, well-drained soil		X
Iris tectorum 'Alba'	White Roof Iris	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring	white frilly	1 ft-1.5 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Beardless. Useful in wet areas such as around ponds, fountains and rock gardens	Rich, moist, well-drained soil		X
Iris versicolor	Northern blue flag	Full Sun-Part Shade	May	violet blue/yellow center	2 ft-2.5 ft	2 ft-2.5 ft	Good in rain garden; will spread/naturalize; wear gloves when dividing rhizomes	medium to wet soil		X	X
Juncus effusus	Common Rush	Full Sun	Summer	Brown	2 ft-3 ft	1 ft	Beautiful accent; rhizomatous; cut back old foliage in spring	Average, moist to wet, well-drained		X	X
Lagerstroemia indica	Crape myrtle	Full Sun	Summer	Hot Pink	15 ft	10 ft	Peeling bark provides interest; protect from winter winds	Moist, well-drained	X
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Nancy'	Deadnettle	Part Shade-Full Shade	Late Spring-Early summer	Pale pink	6 in - 9 in	24 in	Silver leaves with thin green margins; a tough, beautiful and hardy evergreen ground cover	Moist, humus-rich, well-drained	X	X
Leucanthemum vulgare	Ox-eye Daisy; Marguerite	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring-Summer	White w/yellow center	1 ft-3 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Remove spent heads to promote bloom; divide clumps as needed; rhizomatous	Average, dry to medium, well-drained	X
Leucanthemum x superbum	Shasta Daisy	Full Sun-Part Shade	early summer - fall	white/yellow w/green center	1-3 ft	2 ft	long lasting blooms. Remove spent flower heads to promote bloom. Good for cutting	average, well drained soil	X
Leucothoe fontanesiana	Drooping laurel	Part Shade-Full Shade	spring	white	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with arching branches	Rich, moist, well-drained
Ligularia	Ligularia	Part Shade-Full Shade	late summer	yellow	3 ft-4 ft	3 ft-4 ft		Moist, rich, well-drained	X	X
Lilium	Asiatic Lily	Full Sun-Part Shade	June	yellow	3 ft-4 ft	0.75 ft-1 ft	Cut plants back only after leaves turn yellow. Remove flowers as they fade; fragrant	Average, well-drained soil
Lilium superbum	American turkscap lily	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer	Orange with maroon spots	4 ft-7 ft	12 in	Vigorous stem rooting; Attractive to hummingbirds	Average, medium to wet, well-drained	X		X
Lillium	Hybrid Lily	Full Sun-Part Shade	June	Gold	1ft-1.5 ft	.75ft-1ft	Can be divided	Average, well drained		X
Lindera benzoin	Spice bush	Part Shade	mid spring	tiny green/yellow	6 ft-12 ft	6 ft-12 ft	Deciduous shrub; aromatic leaves; great yellow color in autumn; host to swallowtail caterpillar	Fertile, moist, well-drained	X	X	X
Liriodendron tulipifera	Tulip Tree	Full Sun-Part Shade	early summer	pale green w/orange band	100 ft	50 ft	Vigorous deciduous tree.Host to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail	Moist, well-drained soil. Best in full sun	X		X
Liriope muscari	Lilyturf	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer-Early Fall	Lavender	1 ft-1.5 ft	0.75 ft-1 ft	Evergreen or semi-evergreen; forms dense clumps; good for borders; vigorous grower	Well-drained; moist; prefers acidic	X
Lobelia cardinalis	Cardinal flower	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid summer-early fall	brilliant red	2 ft-4 ft	1 ft-2 ft	somewhat short-lived;hummingbird nectar; potentially toxic if ingested	well drained; moist to wet	X		X
Lobelia siphilitica	Blue Cardinal Flower	Full Sun-Part Shade	late summer-early fall	blue	2 ft-4 ft	1 ft	Clump forming; potentially toxic; very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs/rain garden	Moist to wet; well-drained soil	X		X
Lunaria annua	Honesty; Moneyplant	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring-Early Summer	Lavender	2 ft-3 ft	12 in-24 in	Biennial; Self-seeding; Dried flat seed pods are used for arrangements	Moist, well-drained	X
Lychnis coronaria	Rose campion	Full Sun	Summer	Magenta	2 ft-3 ft	18 in	Clump forming. Silver foliage. Prolong bloom by deadheading.	Average, well-drained	X	X
Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'	Rose campion	Full Sun	Summer	white	2 ft-3 ft	18 in	Clump forming. Silver foliage. Prolong bloom by deadheading.	Average, well-drained	X	X
Lysimachia punctata	Yellow loosestrife	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid-Late Summer	Yellow	3 ft	2 ft	Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds	Humus-rich, moist, well-drained	X	X
Matteuccia struthiopteris	Ostrich fern	Part Shade	non flowering	non flowering	3ft-5 ft	spreads	spreads vigorously	Humus rich, moist but well drained		X	X
Melissa officinalis	Lemon Balm	Full Sun	summer	yellow	2 ft-4 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Drought tolerant; leaves have strong lemon scent when crushed, and can be used in tea	Tolerates poor, well-drained soil	X	X
Mertensia virginica	Virginia Bluebells	Part Shade	spring	blue/pink	1ft-2 ft	1ft-2 ft	Ephemeral; showy flowers in spring	moist, well-drained soil.	X	X	X
Metasequoia glyptostroboides	Dawn redwood	Full Sun	Deciduous conifer	n/a	70 ft-130 ft	15 ft	Fast growing; deciduous: drops its leaves in fall.	Humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of wet soil.
Monarda didyma	Bee Balm	Full Sun - Part Shade	mid-late summer	red	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft	mildew resistant	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X	X	X
Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'	Bee Balm	Full Sun - Part Shade	Summer	Red	2 ft-3 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Aromatic leaves; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; a vigorous spreader; mildew resistant	Average, medium to wet, well-drained	X	X
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'	Bee Balm	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid-late summer	scarlet red	4ft-5ft	2ft	Aromatic leaves; attracts butterflies/hummingbirds; vigorous spreader; mildew resistant	Humus rich, moist but well drained	X	X
Myosotis scorpioides	Forget-Me-Not	Full Sun-Part Shade	early spring-early summer	sky blue	6 in-12 in	8 in-12 in	Spreads by creeping rhizomes; Pinch young plants to promote bushiness; self-seeding	Rich, moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Myosotis sylvatica	Woodland Forget-Me-Not	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	Blue	0.5 ft-1 ft	0.75-1 ft	Plants will persist in the garden for many years by freely and sometimes aggressively self-seeding	Rich, moist, well-drained	X	X
Nandina domestica	Heavenly bamboo	Full Sun	early summer	White	3 ft-8 ft	2 ft-4 ft	Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub; very invasive; conical panicles of small white flowers followed by bright red fruit	Moderately fertile, humus rich, well-drained
Narcissus sp	Daffodil	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	yellow	10 in-15 in	3 in	Leaves and flowers are more delicate than the norm. Retain foliage 6 weeks after blooms fade; lift and divide	Fertile, moist but well-drained		X
Nepeta cataria	Catnip	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer-Fall	White	12 in-36 in	12 in-18 in	Attracts cats; aromatic leaves, drought-tolerant.	Dry-medium,well-drained, drought tolerant	X	X
Nepeta racemosa	Catmint	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	purple	1 ft	1.5 ft	Aromatic leaves; attracts butterflies	Fertile, well drained soil; drought resistant	X	X
Nipponanthemum nipponicum	Montauk Daisy	Full Sun	mid summer-after frost	white	2 ft	2 ft	Unpleasantly aromatic. Deadhead for continual bloom. Cut back to the ground every spring	moderately fertile, well drained soil	X	X
Oenothera fruticosa	Sundrops	Full Sun	late spring-late summer	deep yellow	1ft-3ft	1ft	Blooms in daytime; perennial or biennial; pollinated by moths/hummingbirds	Fertile, well drained soil	X	X	X
Onoclea sensibilis	Sensitive Fern	Part Shade-Full Shade	non flowering	non flowering	12 in-24 in	spreads	Fronds scorch in too much sun	Humusy, moist, well-drained		X	X
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'	Black Mondo Grass	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	purple	8 in	8 in-12 in	Black grass-like perennial; low maintenance	Humus-rich, moist, acidic, well-drained		X
Origanum vulgare	Oregano	Full Sun	Summer	White	1 ft-2 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Can be aggressive; best if planted in a pot	Average, medium, well drained		X
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum	Cinnamon Fern	Part Shade-Full Shade	Non-flowering	Non-flowering		3 ft-4 ft	Remains attractive through summer; excellent for wet areas areas.	Average, moist to wet, well-drained		X
Packera aurea	Golden Ragwort	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	yellow	0.5-2.5 ft	same	somewhat weedy valued for its ability to thrive in moist shady locations; naturalizes rapidly and has a long and profuse spring bloom	average, medium to wet soil	X		X
Paeonia	Peony	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	pink	2ft-3 ft	2ft-3 ft	Attracts butterflies; cut stems after first frost and mulch well for winter	Average, well-drained soil		X
Pennisetum alopecuroides	Fountain Grass	Full Sun	Fall	Brown	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Dusky bottle brush flowers; cut back to 3" by late winter	Average, medium, well-drained		X
Penstemon digitalis'Husker Red'	Beardtongue	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early-late summer	pink-tinted white flowers	1.5 ft-2.5 ft	1 ft	showy flower	well drained soil	X		X
Philadelphus sp.	Mock orange	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring-Early Summer	White	2 ft-10 ft	2 ft-10 ft	Sweetly fragrant deciduous shrub; fertilize monthly during growing season	Average, medium, well-drained
Phlox paniculata	Garden phlox	Full Sun	mid summer-early fall	pale pink	4 ft	2 ft	Fragrant; long blooming; deadhead	Fertile, well drained soil	X		X
Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'	Jeana Garden Phlox	Full Sun	mid-late summer	Lavender-pink	5 ft	4 ft	Fragrant, excellent resistance to powdery mildew	Fertile, moist, well-drained	X		X
Physostegia virginiana	Obedient plant	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid Summer-Early Fall	Pink, Deep Purple or Lilac	4 ft	2 ft	Good for cut flowers	Average, moist, acidic, well-drained			X
Platycodon grandiflorus	Balloon flower	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	Purple-blue	1 ft-2.5 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Clump forming; flowers puff up like balloons; good in rock gardens or edging; avoid wet soil	Light, medium, well-drained
Podophyllum peltatum	Mayapple	Full Sun-Part Shade	spring	white to pale pink	1.5 ft	4 ft	Creeping; rhizomatous; all parts of plant are toxic if ingested	Humus-rich, leafy moist soil			X
Polemonium caeruleum	Jacob's ladder	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early Summer	Blue	12 in-36 in	12 in	Deadhead regularly	Average, consistently moist, well-drained	X
Polygonatum humile	Dwarf Solomon's Seal	Part Shade-Full Shade	May-June	white	8 in-10 in	2 ft-3 ft	Ground cover;rhizomatous; flowers hang below leaves	Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Polygonatum odoratum	Solomon's Seal	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer	white	up to 2.5 ft	1 ft	Fragrant; rhizomatous	Moist, humus-rich soil
Prunus serotina	Black cherry	Full Sun-Part Shade	Spring	white	50 ft-80 ft	30 ft-60 ft	Beautiful foliage and fall color; fragrant	Average, medium, well-drained
Pulmonaria longifolia	Longleaf lungwort	Part Shade-Full Shade	Late Winter to Late Spring	Blue	12 in	18 in	Good groundcover	Fertile, humus-rich, moist
Pulmonaria saccharata	Lungwort Bethlehem sage	Part Shade-Full Shade	Late Winter to Late Spring	Red-violet, Violet or White	12 in	24 in	Good groundcover; white-spotted mid-green leaves	Fertile, humus-rich, moist
Pycnanthemum muticum	Blunt Mountain Mint	Full Sun-Part Shade	mid summer-early fall	pink	1ft-3 ft	1ft-3 ft	Aromatic leaves (mint); vigorous grower; best flowering in full sun	Fertile, well drained soil	X		X
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium	Narrow leaf Mountain Mint	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Summer	White	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Herbaceous; vigorous grower; strong mint aroma when crushed	Tolerates clay, dry soil, shallow and rocky	X	X	X
Quercus palustris	Pin oak	Full Sun	Mid Spring	Yellowish-green	50 ft-70 ft	25 ft-50 ft	Deciduous; fast growing; acorns in fall. Inconspicuous monoecious flowers in male and female catkins; leaves turn full red in fall.	Average, medium-wet, acidic			X
Rhododendron canascens	Mountain Azalea	Part Shade	Late Spring	Pink	6 ft-15 ft	6 ft-12 ft	Deciduous	Humusy, organically rich,acidic, well drained	X	X	X
Rosa carolina	Carolina Rose; Prairie Rose; Pasture Rose	Full Sun	mid summer	rose with yellow center	1 ft-3 ft	1 ft-3 ft	sweet scent; spreads by rhizomes for form clump	average soil; tolerates clay	X	X	X
Rubus idaeus v. Glencoe	Purple thornless raspberry	Full Sun	Summer	White	4 ft-10 ft	3 ft-6 ft	Self-fertile; fruits on floricanes; disease resistant	Average, moist, well-drained	X	X
Rubus oderatus	Purple-flowering raspberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	purple pink	6 ft	12 ft	Suckering, can be aggressive, large flower	Average, medium, well-drained	X		X
Rudbeckia fulgida	Orange coneflower	Full Sun	early summer-mid fall	orange yellow	2 ft-3 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Spreads slowly by rhizomes; deadhead spent flowers to encourage bloom	dry to medium, well drained soil	X		X
Rudbeckia hirta	Black-eyed Susan	Full Sun	Summer- Early Fall	yellow	2 ft-3 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Biennial; Tolerates heat; Deadhead to encourage growth; Self-seeding	Average, medium, well-drained	X		X
Rudbeckia laciniata	Cutleaf coneflower	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer-fall	yellow rays and green centers	5ft-10 ft	1.5ft-3 ft	Can spread aggressively through underground stems; should be divided to control growth	average, well drained soil	X		X
Rudbeckia subtomentosa	Sweet coneflower	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer to fall	yellow	2 ft-5 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Deadhead flowers to encourage additional bloom; appreciates good air circulation	Average, medium, well-drained	X
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'	Sweet coneflower	Full Sun	Summer	Yellow	3 ft-5 ft	1 ft-2 ft	Great cut flower	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X	X
Rudbeckia triloba	Brown-eyed Susan	Full Sun	early to mid summer	yellow	2 ft-5 ft	1 ft-3 ft	Biennial or short lived perennial; long bloomer; enthusiastic seeder	average, well drained soil	X		X
Salix babylonica v.tortuosa	Corkscrew willow	Full Sun-Part Shade	early-mid spring	pale yellow	25 ft-35 ft	15 ft-20 ft	Showy yellow leaf in fall; nice specimen tree; Formerly Salix matsudana	Deep, moist, well-drained
Salix discolor	Pussy Willow	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early Spring	Gray	up to 25 ft	4 ft-12 ft	Bloom on bare stems before leaves appear; cut back heavily every few years to encourage lots of vigorous growth; best kept trimmed to large multi-stemmed shrub	Average, medium to wet, well drained	X		X
Salvia nemorosa	Sage	Full Sun	Summer-Early Fall	Violet to purple or white to pink	1.5 ft-3 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Cut plants back after flowering has concluded.	Average, dry-medium, well-drained soil	X
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'	Common sage	Full Sun-Part Shade	early summer	blue	2 ft-2.5 ft	2 ft-2.5 ft	culinary herb	Average, dry-medium, well-drained		X
Sanguinaria canadensis	Bloodroot	Part Shade-Full Shade	early spring	white	6 in-12i n	1ft-1.5ft	All parts of the plant are poisonous	Humusy, moist, well-drained	X		X
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem' …spelling corrected	Sweetbox	Part Shade-Full Shade	Winter	Cream/Pink	2 ft-3 ft	2 ft-3.5 ft	Broadleaf evegreen shrub; fragrant; drought tolerant once established	Average, moist, well-drained	X	X
Sarracenia flava	Yellow pitcher plant	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early Spring	yellow green	2.5 in	clump	Rhizomatous; Best grown outdoors; need winter dormancy, keep in unheated garage; sit in a tray/saucer of distilled or rain water 1-2" deep; no fertilizer; potting medium 1:1 peat-moss: horticultural sand or peat moss: perlite	Wet medium		X	X
Saruma henryi	Saruma; Upright wild ginger	Part Shade-Full Shade	spring	yellow	1.5 ft-2 ft	1.5 ft-3 ft	Very deer resistant; leaves look like wild ginger; pretty and unusual	Rich, moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Schizachyrium scoparium	Little bluestem	Full Sun	Late summer-winter	Purplish bronze	2 ft-4 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Ornamental grass. Forms clumps. Flowers appear in 3" long racemes above foliage in August. Low maintenance	Average, dry to medium, well-drained			X
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'	stonecrop	Full Sun	Late Summer	yellow	6 in	12 in	Mat-forming groundcover; evergreen; tolerates drought and heat; thrives in sandy and gravelly soil	Average, dry to medium, well drained
Silphium perfoliatum	Cup Plant	Full Sun	mid summer-early fall	yellow	4ft-8 ft	1ft-3 ft	use in rain gardens	medium to wet soil	X		X
Solidago canadensis	Canada Goldenrod	Full Sun	late summer-mid fall	yellow	4 ft-5 ft	4 ft-5 ft	Rhizomatous, somewhat weedy plant; self-seeds	Average, well drained soil	X		X
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks'	Rough Goldenrod	Full Sun	Early-Mid Fall	Yellow	2.5ft-3 ft	2.5 ft-3 ft	Wonderful arching habit makes it look like bursting fireworks; tolerates wet soil, clay soil	Average, slightly acidic, medium to wet, well-drained soils	X		X
Sorbaria sorbifolia	false spirea	Full Sun-Part Shade	summer	white	5ft-8ft	5ft-8ft		moist, well-drained		X
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer'	Japanese spiraea	Full Sun	early to late summer	carmine red	2ft-3ft	3ft-4ft	Deciduous shrub; compact cultivar; reddish foliage in fall;	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X
Stachys byzantina	Lamb's Ear	Full Sun	late spring- early summer	purplish-pink	.75-1.5ft	1-1.5 ft	very resistant to deer, rabbits, squirrels	heat & drought resistant; average soil	X	X
Sternbergia lutea	Yellow autumn crocus; autumn daffodil	Full Sun-Part Shade	early fall	yellow	4 in-6 in	4 in-6 in	Foliage appears in fall, persists through winter; disappears in summer	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X
Stokesia laevis	Stokes' Aster	Full Sun	Mid Summer-Late Fall	Blue	2ft	1.5 ft	Deadhead spent flowers and flowering stems to encourage additional bloom	Light, fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic	X
Stylophorum diphyllum	Celandine poppy	part-full shade	spring	yellow	1 ft-1.5 ft	9 in-12 in	Will self-seed in optimal conditions; tolerates heavy shade and wet soil	Med to wet humusy soil	X		X
Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'	Smooth Aster	Full Sun	Summer	violet blue	3 ft-4 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Cut in half in early June	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X	X
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae	New England aster	Full Sun	Late Summer-Early Fall	Purple	3 ft-6 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Can grow tall and require staking; pinching back before mid-July can help control height; good air circulation helps reduce the incidence of foliar diseases; attracts butterflies.	Average, medium, humus-rich, well-drained	X		X
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'	Raydon's Favorite aromatic aster	Full Sun	Fall	blue lavender	2.5 ft	3 ft	Provides late season nectar and pollen; spreads with rhyzomes	Average, dry to moist, well-drained	X	X	X
Symphytum officinale	Common comfrey	Full Sun-Part Shade	Late Spring-Summer	Purple-violet	5 ft	6 ft	May be aggressive	Average, medium, well-drained
Symphytum x uplandicum	Russian comfrey	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-summer	pink, then white-purple	1-3 ft	6 ft	good ground cover; could be vigorous	Average, medium, well-drained		X
Syringa vulgaris	Common lilac	Full Sun	Spring	pink	8 ft-10 ft	6 ft-8 ft	Deciduous; fragrant; needs good air circulation; prune after flowering;	Moist, well-drained	X	X
Tanacetum parthenium	Feverfew	Full Sun	Summer-Early Fall	White with yellow center	1 ft-3 ft	1ft-2 ft	Short-lived plant, but seeds freely; deadhead to control seeding; can be aggressive	Average, medium, well-drained
Thermopsis villosa	Carolina Lupine	Full Sun	Summer	yellow	3 ft-5 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Great cut flower	Average, drough tolerant	X	X	X
Tradescantia virginiana	Spiderwort	Part Shade-Full Shade	late spring-summer	blue-violet	1.5 ft-3 ft	1 ft-1.5 ft	Clump forming; herbaceous; naturalizes well; tolerates most soil and black walnut	Average, well-drained soil			X
Tricyrtis hirta	Toad Lily	Part Shade-Full Shade	late summer-early fall	white to lilac with heavy purple markings	2 ft-3 ft	1.5 ft-2.0 ft		Average, med wet, well-drained
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Early Blue'	High Bush Blueberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	white	4 ft-5 ft	4 ft	Cross pollination produces best fruit; best to plant more than one variety; prune in late winter	Average, moist, acidic, well-drained	X
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jersey'	High Bush Blueberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	white	4 ft-5 ft	4 ft	Light blue fruit; cross pollination produces best fruit; best to plant more than one variety; prune in late winter	Average, moist, acidic, well-drained	X
Verbena bonariensis	Tall Verbena	Full Sun	Summer to Fall	purple/lavender	2 ft-4 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Good cut flower; tolerates poor soil	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X
Vernonia lettermanii	Iron Butterfly	Full Sun	Summer	violet purple	2 ft-3 ft	1.5ft-2 ft	Blooms in late summer	Average, medium, drought tolerant	X	X	X
Veronicastrum virginicum	Culver's Root	Full Sun	summer	white/pale blue	4 ft-7 ft	2 ft-4 ft	Good in rain garden	Average, medium-wet, well-drained	X		X
Viburnum opulus v. americanum	American cranberrybush; Highbush cranberry	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring	white lacecap	8 ft-12 ft	8 ft-12 ft	Prev. name: Viburnum trilobum; Good for woodland margins; native to swampy woods; prune after flowering	Average, moist, well-drained	X		X
Vinca minor	Creeping myrtle; Common periwinkle	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early fall	blue	3 in-6 in	6 in-1.5 ft	Vigorous grower; mat forming; evergreen; long trailing shoots; winter interest	Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Yucca filamentosa	Spoonleaf yucca; Golden sword yucca	Full Sun	early summer	creamy white bell shaped on tall panicles	4 ft-8 ft	2 ft-3 ft	Drought tolerant; flowering stalks rise from center of rosette	well drained; dry to medium moisture	X	X	X
Zizia aurea	Golden Alexander	Full Sun-Part Shade	late spring-early summer		1.5 ft-3 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Black swallowtail butterfly host plant	Average, well-drained soil	X		X