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	MatureHt	Mature Width	Other	Soil Requirements	pollinator	deer resistant	native

Acer rubrum	Red Maple	full sun to part shade	spring	green	25 ft	25-30 ft	bright yellow fall color	average soil; tolerates clay	X		X
Achillea millefolium	Common Yarrow	full sun-part shade	spring-fall	Yellowish-white	3 ft		Good garden plant as it can be used in dry and fresh arrangements	dry to medium, well drained soil	X
Aesculus parviflora	Bottlebrush buckeye	part to full shade	summer	white	8ft-10ft	8ft-10ft	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	3ft-5 ft	2ft-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
Ajuga reptans 'Binblasca' BLACK SCALLOP	Bugleweed	full sun- part shade	spring	violet	4 in- 6in	6in - 24in	Ground cover; spreads by stolons; could be invasive; avoid planting near flower beds or lawns; black walnut tolerant	Moist, well-drained		X
Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'	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	1ft-1.5 ft	1ft-1.5 ft	Low maintenance, good cutting flower	Average, well-drained soil	X	X
Allium tuberosum	Garlic chives	full sun-part shade	late summer-early fall	creamy white	1ft-1.5 ft	1ft-2 ft	Clump forming; onion fam; self-seeds; black walnut tolerant	Average, well-drained soil		X
Allium x proliferum	Walking Onion	full sun-part shade	summer	greenish	2ft	10in	Ornamental AND edible	Average, well-drained soil
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	2ft-3 ft	2ft-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 tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'	Blue Star Amsonia	full sun-part shade	spring-early summer	blue	1ft-1.5ft	1.5ft-2ft	Compact; darker blue; stems contain milky sap which helps deter rabbits/deer	Evenly moist, slightly acidic	X		X
Amsonia tabernaemontana v.salicifolia	Willow-leaf Bluestar	full sun-part shade	spring	pale blue with white throat	2ft-3ft	2ft-3ft	Some drought tolerance; yellow fall foliage	Average, medium to wet, well-drained	X	X	X
Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'	Blue Ice Bluestar	full sun	mid-spring	violet blue	1ft-2ft	2ft	Compact form; long bloom season (4-6 wks); darker flower than native species, short rhizomes; yellow autumn foliages	Average to moist	X	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 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 canadensis	Canada columbine	full sun-part shade	mid-late spring	light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow	2ft-3 ft	1ft-1.5 ft	spring wildflower w/drooping bell-like blooms; flowering prolonged if soils kept moist; freely self-seeds	average, medium to well drained soil; prefers rich soil	X		X
Aquilegia vulgaris	Columbine; European crowsfoot; Granny's bonnet	full sun - part shade	mid-late spring	blue/various	1.5ft-3 ft	1ft-2 ft	Clump forming herbaceous perennial with spring bloom; may self seed	average soil; medium moisture, well drained
Armoracia rusticana	Horseradish	full sun-part shade	May-June	white	2 ft	2 ft		Average, well-drained soil	X
Arum italicum	Italian arum	full sun-part shade	late summer	orange	1ft	1.5 ft		Average, well-drained		X
Asarum canadense	Canadian Wild Ginger; Wild Ginger	part to full shade	mid-late spring	purplish brown (inconspicuous)	.5-1ft	1-1.5ft	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 gigner	part to full shade	mid-late spring	purplish brown (inconspicuous)	.5-1ft	1-1.5ft	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 tartaricus	Tatarian Aster	full sun	September	violet blue w/yellow center	3ft-6 ft	2ft-3 ft	Divide every 3-4 years to control growth; Attractive to butterflies	Average, well-drained soil	X
Aster x Dumosus 'Wood's Pink'	Pink Aster	full sun	fall	pink	1ft-1.5 ft	1ft-2 ft	Dwarf, compact; may tolerate drought and clay	Average, well-drained soil	X
Astilbe chinensis var. davidii	Chinese Astilbe	partial shade to shade	mid-late summer	lavender	3 ft	1ft-1.5ft	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-full shade	early-mid summer	mauve pink	8-12in	8-12in	Dwarf plant; graceful, fern-like leaves; rhizomatous; tolerates black walnut	Average, well-drained soil
Athyrium niponicum'Pictum'	Japanese painted fern	part to full shade	non flowering	non flowering	8-12in	spreads	Deciduous fern; spreads by rhizomes; silvery gray/green leaves w/red midribs. Excellent groundcover	Moist, organizally rich. Does not tolerate dry soil		X
Aucuba japonica	Spotted Laurel	part - full shade	spring	reddish/purple	6ft-10ft	5ft-9ft	Broad leaf evergreen; leaves speckled with cream; can be pruned hard	moist, organically rich, well drained soil
Baptisia australis	Plains False Indigo; Wild Indigo	Full Sun	Early Summer	Dark blue, often flecked with white-cream	3ft-4ft	3ft-4ft	Flowers followed by black seed pods; good cut flower	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X	X	X
Baptisia sphaerocarpa	Yellow wild indigo	full sun	late spring-early summer	yellow	2ft-3ft	2ft-3ft	A legume with a tap root. Protect root when transplanting	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X		X
Boltonia asteroides	False aster	full sun	late summer	pinkish white ray flowers	4ft-6ft	1ft	Clump forming; leaves decurrent; could cut off 1/3 in late spring/early summer to keep shorter	Average, dry-wet, well-drained	X	X	X
Boltonia decurrens	False Aster	full sun	Aug-Sept	pale pink to white	4ft-6 ft	2ft-4 ft	Showy, good in rain garden	medium to wet soil	X
Brunnera macrophylla	heartleaf Bugloss; Siberian Bugloss	partial to 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
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	3ft-4 ft	4ft-5 ft	Deciduous shrub; Best fruiting/flowering in full sun; flowers on new wood; prune as needed in spring	Average, well-drained soil	X
Campanula rotundifolia	Bluebell, Harebell	full sun-part shade	summer	dark blue to white	5-12in	5-12in	syn. Azorina. Variable perennial with underground runners with basal and stem leaves. Robust rock-garden species	Moist, well-drained soil		X	X
Canna indica	Canna lily	full sun	summer	red	1.5ft-8ft	1.5ft-6ft	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 'Fisher's Form'	Fisher Sedge	full sun - part shade	late spring	green and brown spikes	1.5ft	1ft	clump forming evergreen with broad, stiff, cream-striped and margined leaves	Average, moist but well drained soil
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'	Ice Dance Sedge Grass	part to full shade	late spring-mid summer	green and brown spikes	1.5ft-2ft	1ft-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
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'	Evergold Sedge	Full Sun-Part Shade	Mid Spring-Late Spring	Brown flower spikes	1ft	1ft	syn. C. hachijoensis. Tufted, evergreen perennial with short rhiomes forming low mound of dard green leaves each with broad, creamy yellow central stripe	Fertile, moist, well-drained
Carpinus caroliniana	American Hornbeam; Musclewood; Ironwood; Blue Beech	full sun - part shade	Spring	greenish	40ft-60ft	30ft-40ft	Striking smooth bark. Understory mid-size tree	average soil, tolerates clay			X
Chaenomeles speciosa	Flowering Quince	full sun-part shade	spring	red/pink-to-white	6ft-10ft	6ft-10ft	Deciduous shrub w/dense branching; easy to grow;flowers on prior year's stems;can force blooms indoors	medium to dry; adaptable	X	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 x morifolium 'Rustic Glow'	Chrysanthemum; Garden Mum; Hardy Mum	full sun	mid-late fall	bronze gold	2 ft	2-3 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	Clematis, Atragene	full sun	summer	unk	up to 30 ft	climbs	Many varieties; abundant flowers	well-drained soil
Clematis hexapetala	Mongolian snowflakes; 6-petaled bush clematis	full sun	early to late summer	white/cream	1.5 ft	2ft-3ft	Tolerates heat, humidity, dry conditions once established	Clay, loam, sandy soil	X
Clematis viorna	Leatherflower vasevine	part shade	summer	lavender-purple	8ft-12 ft	1 ft	Perennial vine; urn-shaped flowers	Moist, well-drained, neutral pH	X		X
Clematis virginiana	Virgin's Bower	part sun-part shade	July-August	white	6ft-20ft	vine	Vigorous grower	Mois soil	X		X
Clethra alnifolia	Summersweet; Sweet Pepperbush; White Alder	part shade	late summer-early fall	white	2ft-3ft	2ft-3ft	Attracts hummingbirds; fragrant; good fall color	Acidic, fertile, moist, well-drained	X		X
Comptonia peregrina	Sweet fern	full sun to part shade	spring	yellowish green	2ft-4ft	4ft	Deciduous shrub; fragrant leaf	Average, medium, well-drained		X	X
Conoclinium coelestinum	Mistflower	full sun- part shade	late summer-early fall	blue	1.5ft-3ft	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 to full shade	spring	white	6-9in	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
Cornus alternifolia	Pagoda dogwood	full sun-part shade	late spring-early summer	creamy white	15ft-25ft	20ft-30ft	Deciduous shrub or small tree	Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained	X		X
Cotoneaster acutifolius	Cotoneaster; Peking cotoneaster	full sun - part shade	late spring	white	6ft-10ft	6ft-10ft	Deciduous shrub	Average, moist, well-drained
Crocosmia sp.	Crocosmia, montbretia	full sun-part shade	summer	red	2ft-4 ft	1ft-2 ft	Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; divide in early spring to maintain vigor	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X
Dianthus plumarius 'Itsaul White'	Pink	full sun	summer	white	6in-12in	6in-12in	Fragrant; good in rock gardens or containers	Average, medium, well-drained		X
Dicentra eximia	Fringed bleeding heart	part shade	spring-summer	pink	1ft-1.5ft	1ft-1.5ft	Fern-like foliage; self-seeds	Average, medium, well-drained	X	X	X
Dicentra spectabilis	Bleeding heart	part-full shade	mid-late spring	pink	2ft-3 ft	1.5ft-2 ft	Not bothered by insects or diseases. Goes dormant in late summer	Humusy, moist, well-drained		X
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'	Bleeding heart	part-full shade	mid-late spring	white	2ft-3 ft	1.5ft-2 ft	Not bothered by insects or diseases. Goes dormant in late summer	Humusy, moist, well-drained		X
Dryopteris marginalis	Leatherwood fern; marginal fern	part to full shade	n/a	n/a	1.5ft-2ft	1.5ft-2ft	Clump forming evergreen fern. Sori located near the margin on the underside of pinnules	Average, medium to wet, well-drained		X
Echinacea purpurea	Purple cone flower	full sun- part shade	summer	purplish pink	2ft-5 ft	1.5ft-2ft	Attracts butterflies; tolerates clay, hot dry sites and acidic soil; long blooming 4 wks or more	Average, dry-medium well-drained	X		X
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'	Coneflower	full sun	summer	white	3 ft	1.5 ft	Attracts butterflies	moderately fertile, well drained soil
Echinops ritro	Globe Thistle	Full Sun	Mid-Late Summer	Blue	3ft - 3.5 ft	1.5 ft-2 ft	Deer resistant; attracts butterflies; great for dried flowers; tough plant; don't over fertilize; cut down to ground after flowering for rebloom	Poor, well-drained	X	X
Epimedium pinnatum	Barrenwort	part shade	late spring-early summer	yellow	12in	12in	Slow spreading; evergreen; rhizomatous	moist, well-drained
Epiphyllum oxypetalum	Night-Blooming Cereus	Dappled Shade	Late Summer-Early Fall	White	6 ft	6 ft	Tropical plant; flower opens at night and lasts one night; fragrant	Cactus potting mix
Eranthis hyemalis	Winter aconite	full sun - part shade	spring	yellow	6 in.	6 in	Bulb; best in open woodland or border fronts	Rich, medium, well-drained		X
Euonymous kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'	Manhattan Euonymus	full sun- part shade	Summer	White	6 ft	5 ft	Evergreen shrub; low maintenance	Average, medium, well-drained	X
Eupatorium rugosum	White snakeroot	full sun	mid summer-early fall	white	3ft-5 ft	2ft-3 ft	Poisonous if ingested; attracts butterflies & bees; self sows prodigiously	Average, med-wet, well-drained soil	X		X
Euphorbia amygdaloides sp.robbiae	Wood spurge; Mrs. Robb's Bonnet	full sun - part shade	spring	yellow	1.5ft-2 ft	1.5ft-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-full shade	late summer-early fall	white w/yellow to red centers	1ft-2.5 ft	1.5ft-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
Eutrochium fistulosum	Joe Pye Weed	full sun-part shade	mid summer-early fall	dusky rose	4ft-7 ft	2ft-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
Fothergilla major	Witch-alder; Fothergilla	full sun- part shade	spring	white	6ft-10ft	5ft	Showy fall foliage; bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny white flowers; fragrant	Average, med, well-drained		X
Galium odoratum	Sweet woodruff	part-full shade	spring	white	6-12in	9-18in	flowers are fragrant; good ground cover; attracts bees	Moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Gallanthus	Snowdrops	full sun- part shade	early spring	white	6-9in	3-6in	Naturalizes both by self-seeding and bulb offsets	Moist, humus-rich soil		X
Geranium macrorrhizum	Bigroot geranium; Scented Cranesbill	full sun - part shade	mid spring - mid summer	purple pink	1ft-1.5ft	1ft-1.5ft	Good ground cover; spreads by rhizomes	average, well drained
Geranium macrorrhizum Biokovo	Bigroot geranium; Scented Cranesbill	full sun - part shade	mid spring - mid summer	purple pink	1ft-1.5ft	1ft-1.5ft	Good ground cover; spreads by rhizomes	Average, well-drained soil	X
Geranium maculatum	Wild geranium	full sun - part shade	spring	lilac pink	1.5ft-2ft	1ft-1.5ft	Clump-forming; mass for ground cover; attracts butterflies	Average, medium, well-drained
Geum coccineum	Geum; Avens	full sun - part shade	Late spring - early summer	orange	1ft-1.5ft	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 soil		X
Hakonechloa macra 'Albomarginata'	Japanese forest grass	part shade	summer	yellow-green foliage with white edges	1ft-1.5ft	1ft-1.5ft	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
Helianthus decapetalus	Thin-leaf sunflower	full sun-part shade	summer to fall	yellow	5 ft	3ft	Native perennial; forms colonies	Average, well-drained soil	X		X
Heliopsis helianthoides	False sunflower	sun to part shade	summer	yellow	4 ft	4 ft	short lived	Moist, well drained		X
Helleborus foetidus	Stinking hellebore	shade	early spring	yellow	2ft	18"	Deeply divided dark green foliage	Moist, well-drained soil		X
Helleborus orientalis	Lenten Rose	part-full shade	late winter	white	1ft-1.5ft	1ft-1.5ft	Flower color becomes green as they age; good groundcover if massed	well drained, rich humusy		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	2ft-2.5 ft	2ft-2.5 ft	Individual flowers open for one day	Average, well-drained soil	X
Hemerocallis fulva	Daylily	full sun-part shade	summer	double orange ruffled	2ft-2.5 ft	2ft-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	.75-1ft	.75-1ft	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	1ft-2 ft	1ft-1.5 ft	Good foliage/texture; apply mulch when ground is frozen to prevent heaving	Average, well-drained soil	X
Heuchera micrantha v. diversifolia 'Palace Purple'	Coral Bells	part sun-part shade	summer	white	1ft-2ft	1ft-1.5ft	Good foliage/texture; apply mulch when ground is frozen to prevent heaving	Fertile, moist, well-drained	X
Heuchera sanguinea	Coral bells	part sun-part shade	summer	red	1ft-1.5ft	.75-1ft	Apply mulch when ground is frozen to prevent heaving; attracts hummingbirds	Med moisture, avoid heavy clay	X
Hibiscus syriacus	Rose of Sharon	full sun	summer	pink	8ft-12ft	6ft-10ft	Deciduous shrub; attracts butterflies and birds; watch for Japanese beetles	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'	Plantain Lily	part-full shade	summer	purple	8in	1 ft	Thick blue rounded leaves	Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hosta 'Francee'	Plantain Lily	part to full shade	summer	lavender	1.5ft-2ft	2ft	Vigorous, clump forming with ovate puckered leaves and white margins	Fertile, humus-rich, moist soil
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'	Plantain Lily	partial shade to shade	summer	lavender	1ft	2 ft		Average, moist but well drained soil
Hosta 'June'	Plantain Lily	part to full shade	summer	purple	1ft-2ft	2ft	Blue leaves variegated with gold	Moist, humus-rich soil
Hosta 'Lemon Lime'	Plantain Lily	partial to full shade	summer	purple	1ft	1.5ft	vigorous, clump forming with greenish gold foliage	Average, moist but well drained soil
Hosta sp.	Plantain Lily	part to full shade	summer	lavender	1.5ft-2ft	2ft	various	Moist, humus-rich soil
Humulus lupulus 'Cascade'	Common Hop	full sun-part shade	late summer-early fall	pale green	12ft-15 ft	10-12in	Strong growing vine; blooms have citrusy scent; attracts butterflies	Average, moist well-drained		X
Hydrangea macrophylla	Bigleaf Hydrangea	full sun-part shade	summer	pink	6ft-8 ft	6-8 ft	Flower color is affected by pH.	Moist, well drained; moderately fertile
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer'	Bigleaf Hydrangea	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	blue	6 ft	6 ft	Flower color is affected by pH.	Moist, well-drained
Hydrangea petiolaris	Climbing hydrangea	full sun	late spring-summer		50 ft	spreads	Vigorous, woody climber	Moist, well-drained soil
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'	Oak Leaf Hydrangea	full sun - part shade	summer	white to pink to tan	4ft-6ft	4ft-6ft	Good for woodland garden, prune after flowering in early fall; do not prune in spring	Moist, well-drained	X
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'	Oak Leaf Hydrangea	partial sun	summer	white/pink/tan	4ft-6ft	4ft-6ft	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-full shade	late spring-early summer	light purple	1ft-2 ft	1ft-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	1ft	1ft	Attracts butterflies; divide every 3-4 years	average, well drained soil.	X
Hypericum ascyron	Great St. John's Wort	full sun	late summer	yellow	4ft-6 ft	2ft-4 ft	Tall, stout and erect; long blooming; self-seeder	Moist to moderate	X	X	X
Hypericum 'Hidcote'	St. John's Wort	full sun-part shade	summer	yellow	2ft-4ft	2ft-4ft	Cut back slightly in spring; blooms on new wood	Average, moist, well-drained
Ilex opaca	American Holly	full sun-part shade	May-June	white or greenish	40-50ft	up to 20ft	Dioecious: need male and female in proximity to produce berries; larval plant fo Henry's Elfin butterfly	Moist, acidic, well-drained	X	X	X
Iris germanica	Bearded Iris; German Iris	full sun	mid spring-early summer	white, purple, various	1.5ft-2ft	1.5ft-2ft	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	1.5ft-2ft	1.5ft-2ft	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	1ft-1.5ft	2ft-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	2ft-2.5 ft	2ft-2.5ft	Good in rain garden; will spread/naturalize; wear gloves when dividing rhizomes	medium to wet soil		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
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 to full shade	spring	white	2ft-3ft	2ft-3ft	Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with arching branches	Rich, moist, well-drained
Ligularia	Ligularia	partial to full shade	late summer	yellow	3-4 ft	3-4 ft		Moist, rich, well-drained	X	X
Lilium	Asiatic Lily	full sun-part shade	June	yellow	3-4 ft	.75-1 ft	Cut plants back only after leaves turn yellow. Remove flowers as they fade; fragrant	Average, well-drained soil
Lilium lancifolium	Tiger Lily	Full Sun-Part Shade	Summer	Orange	6 ft	1 ft	Plant bulbs in fall; bloom only once;	Moist; well-drained s
Lindera benzoin	Spice bush	part shade	mid spring	tiny green/yellow	6ft-12 ft	6ft-12 ft	Deciduous shrub; aromatic leaves; great yellow color in autumn; host to swallowtail caterpillar	Fertile, moist, well-drained	X	X	X
Liquidambar styraciflua	Sweet gum	full sun	spring	yellow-green	60ft-80ft	40ft-60ft	Intolerant of shade; produces hard bristly fruiting clusters;	Average, medium, well-drained			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
Lobelia cardinalis	Cardinal flower	full sun-part shade	mid summer-early fall	brilliant red	2ft-4ft	1ft-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	2ft-4 ft	1ft	Clump forming; potentially toxic; very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs/rain garden	Moist to wet; well-drained soil	X		X
Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'	Trumpet Honeysuckle	full sun	late spring-early summer	crimson red	10ft-20 ft	3ft-6 ft	Twining vine that needs support unless allowed to sprawl as ground cover; prune immediately after flowering	Average, well-drained soil	X	X
Matteuccia struthiopteris	Ostrich fern	partial shade	non flowering	non flowering	3ft-5 ft	spreads	spreads vigorously	Humus rich, moist but well drained		X	X
Mazus reptans	Mazus	full sun-part shade	late spring-early summer	purple blue	4in	6-12in	Prostate groudcover; may have issues w/slugs and snails; great overplanting for bulbs	humus-rich, moist, well drained		X
Melissa officinalis	Lemon Balm	full sun	summer	yellow	2ft-4 ft	1ft-1.5ft	Drought tolerant; leaves have strong lemon scent when crushed, and can be used in tea	Tolerates poor, well-drained soil	X	X
Mentha x piperita	Peppermint	full sun	summer	lilac-pink	1ft-3 ft	3 ft	vigorous; aromatic leaves; usually sterile hybrid	rich, moist soil
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	70ft-130ft	15 ft	Fast growing; deciduous in fall	Humus, moist well-drained
Miscanthus sinensis	Maiden Hair grass	full sun-part shade	summer & fall	large graceful fluffy panicles; burgundy to copper in fall	5 ft	2 ft	Drought tolerant once established; cut down to 6" in mid-March; divide every 3 years	Average soil
Monarda didyma	Bee Balm	full sun-part shade	mid-late summer	red	2ft-3 ft	2 ft	mildew resistant	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X	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
Monarda fistulosa	Wild Bergamot	full sun-part shade	mid summer-early fall	lilac or pink	2ft-4 ft	2ft-3 ft	Aromatic leaves; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; vigorous spreader; mildew resistant	dry to medium, well drained soil	X	X	X
Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'	Bee Balm	full sun-part shade	early July	purplish red	3ft-4 ft	3ft-4 ft	Resistant to powdery mildew; Aromatic leaves; vigorous spreader	Humus rich, moist well-drained	X	X
Muscari armeniacum	Grape hyacinth	full sun-part shade	early-mid spring	royal blue	6in-12in	6in-9in	Easy to grow; suitable for naturalizing	Average, moist, well-drained	X	X
Muscari latifolium	Grape hyacinth	Full Sun-Part Shade	Early-Mid Spring	Royal blue	6in-12 in	6in-9 in	Easy to grow and suitable for naturalizing	Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.	X	X
Myosotis scorpioides	Forget-Me-Not	full sun-part shade	early spring-early summer	sky blue	6in-12in	8in-12in	Spreads by creeping rhizomes; Pinch young plants to promote bushiness; self-seeding	Rich, moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Narcissus sp	Daffodil	full sun-part shade	spring	yellow	10in-15in	3in	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 racemosa	Catmint	full sun- part shade	summer	purple	1ft	1.5ft	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
Oenothera perennis	Nodding sundrops	full sun	Early-late summer	yellow	1ft-2ft	1ft-1.5ft	Blooms in daytime; clump forming perennial	Average, well-drained		X	X
Origanum 'Aurea'	Golden oregano herb	full sun	summer	pinkish white	1ft-2ft	1ft-2ft	Tender perennial; for best flavor, cut back stems before flowers bloom	Average, dry-medium 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
Penstemon digitalis'Husker Red'	Beardtongue	full sun-part shade	Early-late summer	pink-tinted white flowers	1.5ft-2.5ft	1ft	showy flower	well drained soil	X		X
Penstemon hirsutus	Hairy Beardtongue	full sun - part shade	spring	pink to lavender	1.5 ft	1 ft	Spreads with rhyzomes	Average, dry-wet, well-drained	X	X	X
Perovskia atriplicifolia	Russian sage	full sun	late summer early fall	powder blue	4 ft	3 ft	12-15" sprays of tiny powder blue flowers; aromatic leaves; cut back in late winter/early spring as soon as new growth appears	well drained soil; soil drainage is essential
Petasites albus	Butterbur	full sun-full shade	Early Spring	Yellowish-white	3ft-4 ft	5 ft	large leaves; aggressive grower	deep, hums rich soil, moist not stagnant
Petasites hybridus	Butterbur	part to full shade	spring	pink-purple	3ft	9ft	Good wetland plant, large leaves, dense growth, nectar source for bees, dioecious	Average, moist to wet, well-drained	X
Petasites japonicus 'Variegata'	Variegated Butterbur; Sweet Coltsfoot	part to full shade	early spring	non flowering	3 ft	3 ft	Umbrella-like leaves; great along stream; can be invasive	Moist, woodland soil
Phlox paniculata	Garden phlox	full sun	mid summer-early fall	pale pink	4 ft	24"	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
Phlox stolonifera	Creeping Phlox	full sun - part shade	summer	purple	6in-12in	6in-12in	Mat-forming; spreads by stolons	Humusy, medium, well-drained
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	fertile, reliably moist soil			X
Podophyllum peltatum	Mayapple	full to part shade	spring	white to pale pink	1.5ft	4 ft	Creeping; rhizomatous; all parts of plant are toxic if ingested	Humus-rich, leafy moist soil			X
Polygonatum biflorum	Solomon's Seal	part-full shade	late spring-mid summer	greenish white	3-7 ft	3-4 ft	Arching stems; suitable for mixed borders; rhizomatous	Moist, humus-rich soil
Polygonatum humile	Dwarf Solomon's Seal	part to full shade	May-June	white	8in-10in	2ft-3ft	Ground cover;rhizomatous; flowers hang below leaves	Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Polygonatum odoratum	Solomon's Seal	full to part shade	late spring-early summer	white	up to 2.5ft	1ft	Fragrant; rhizomatous	Moist, humus-rich soil
Primula veris	Primula; Cowslip	part shade	spring	yellow	6in-8in	6in	Clump-forming; semi-evergreen; fragrant	Rich, moist, well-drained	X
Prunus pensylvanica	Pin Cherry; Fire Cherry; Bird Cherry	full sun - shade	June	white clusters; tiny cherries	35ft-50ft	35ft-50ft	Slender, fast growing, flowers and fruits early, attracts butterflies	average soil, tolerates clay	X	X	X
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'	Lungwort	part to full shade	mid-spring	cobalt blue	9in-12in	1.5ft-2ft	Good groundcover; silver spotted leaves; remove spent leaves	humus-rich, moist, well drained
Pycnanthemum incanum	Hoary Mountain Mint	full sun-part shade	mid summer-early fall	white, sometimes lavender tinged	2ft-3 ft	3ft-4 ft	Flowers best in full sun; vigorous grower; aromatic leaves	Average, well-drained soil	X		X
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 virginianum	American mountain mint	full sun- part shade	late summer	pink or white	2ft-3ft	1ft-1.5ft	Leaves are aromatic when bruised	Fertile, well-drained	X		X
Quercus rubrum	Red oak	full sun	late spring	yellow/green	50ft-75ft	50ft-75ft	Tolerates drought; black walnut tolerant	Fertile; Dry to medium; well-drained	X	X	X
Ratibida pinnata	Prairie coneflower	full sun	summer	yellow	4 ft	1.5 ft	Biennial	Dry, moderately fertile, well drained
Ribes uva-crispa	Gooseberry	full sun - part shade	spring	greenish yellow	4 ft	2.5ft	Edible fruit; plant has thorns	Acidic to neutral, well drained	X
Rosa Carolina	Carolina Rose; Prairie Rose; Pasture Rose	full sun	mid summer	rose with yellow center	1ft-3 ft	1ft-3 ft	sweet scent; spreads by rhizomes for form clump	average soil; tolerates clay	X	X	X
Rubus idaeus	Everbearing Red Raspberry	full sun-part shade	spring	white	4ft-6 ft	3ft-9 ft	edible fruit; spreads by canes	well-drained soil	X		X
Rubus ideous 'Fall Gold'	Golden Raspberry	full sun- part shade	spring	golden fruit	1.5ft-2ft	1.5ft-2ft	Flowers/fruits 2x/year; edible fruit, spreads by canes	well drained soil	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	Black-eyed Susan	full sun	early summer-mid fall	orange yellow	2ft-3 ft	1ft-2 ft	Spreads slowly by rhizomes; deadhead spent flowers to encourage bloom	dry to medium, well drained soil	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 maxima	Great coneflower; large coneflower	full sun	summer	yellow	5ft-7ft	3ft-4ft	Flower stalks may be left in place after bloom for goldfinches to enjoy; attracts butterflies	Average, moist, well-drained	X
Rudbeckia subtomentosa	Sweet coneflower	full sun to part shade	summer to fall	yellow	2ft-5ft	2ft-3ft	Deadhead flowers to encourage additional bloom; appreciates good air circulation	Average, medium, well-drained	X
Rudbeckia triloba	Brown-eyed susan	full sun	early to mid summer	yellow	2ft-5 ft	1ft-3 ft	Biennial or short lived perennial; long bloomer; enthusiastic seeder	average, well drained soil	X		X
Rumex sanguineus	Red-veined dock	full sun-part shade	early summer	Green leaves with red veins	1ft-2 ft	1ft-2 ft	Herbaceous; attractive foliage in herb garden or container; ornamental	Moist, well-drained soil
Salix babylonica v.tortuosa	Corkscrew willow	full sun-part shade	early-mid spring	pale yellow	25ft-35ft	15-20ft	Showy yellow leaf in fall; nice specimen tree; Formerly Salix matsudana	Deep, moist, well-drained
Salix gracilistyla	Rose-gold pussy willow	full sun	early-mid spring	grayish but pinkish-reddish tinged	6ft-10 ft	6ft-12 ft	Cut back hard every 3-4 years in spring to promote healthy vigorous growth	Average, med to wet well drained soil
Sambucus canadensis	American Elderberry	full sun - part shade
Sambucus nigra 'Eva'	Black lace elderberry	full sun - part shade	Early-Mid summer	white	5ft-12ft	5ft-12ft	Edible fruits; fruits attractive to wildlife. Hard prune to control size	humus-rich, moist, well drained	X
Sanguinaria canadensis	Bloodroot	part-full shade	early spring	white	6in-12in	1ft-1.5ft	All parts of the plant are poisonous	Humusy, moist, well-drained	X		X
Sarcococca hookeramia	Sweetbox	part to full shade	spring	white	1ft-2ft	2ft-4ft	Broadleaf evergreen shrub; fragrant	Rich, acidic, moist, well-drained
Saruma henryi	Saruma; Upright wild ginger	part-full shade	spring	yellow	1.5ft-2ft	1.5ft-3ft	Very deer resistant; leaves look like wild ginger; pretty and unusual	Rich, moist, well-drained soil	X	X
Sedum kamtschaticum	Orange stonecrop	full sun	summer	yellow	3in-6in	3in-12in	Current name: Phedimus kamtschaticus	dry to medium, well drained soil	X
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 altissima	Tall Goldenrod	sun to part shade	early fall	yellow	2ft-4 ft	2 ft	Arching flower stalks	Average, well-drained soil	X		X
Solidago canadensis	Canada Goldenrod	full sun	late summer-mid fall	yellow	4ft-5 ft	4ft-5 ft	Rhizomatous, somewhat weedy plant; self-seeds	Average, well drained soil	X		X
Solidago rugosa	Rough Goldenrod	full sun	late summer-mid fall	yellow	3ft-5 ft	1.5ft-2.5 ft	Tolerates wet/clay soil	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
Spirea sp.	Spirea	full sun	summer	pink	3 ft	3 ft	Golden fall color	Average, medium, well-drained		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
Stachys byzantina'Helene Von Stein'	Lamb's Ear	Full sun	rarely flowers	purple, if flowers	6in-12in	1ft-2 ft	Silvery white foliage with wooly leaves	Average, well drained soil		X
Sternbergia lutea	Yellow autumn crocus; autumn daffodil	full sun - part shade	early fall	yellow	4in-6in	4in-6in	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	1ft-1.5ft	9in-12in	Will self-seed in optimal conditions; tolerates heavy shade and wet soil	Med to wet humusy soil	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
Tanacetum coccineum	Painted Daisy	Full sun-partial shade	early summer	pink	2ft	1ft-1.5ft	Cut back stems to encourage additional bloom	Average, medium, well-drained		X
Teucrium chamaedrys	Wall germander	full sun	summer	pink-lavender	1 ft	1ft-2ft	Shrub; aromatic foliage	Average, dry-medium well-drained		X
Tiarella	Foam flower	part to full shade	late spring	white/pink	.75ft-1ft	1ft-2ft	Clump forming; spreads by stolons.	Average, medium, well-drained
Tradescantia virginiana	Spiderwort	part-full shade	late spring-summer	blue-violet	1.5ft-3 ft	1ft-1.5 ft	Clump forming; herbaceous; naturalizes well; tolerates most soil and black walnut	Average, well-drained soil			X
Tricyrtis hirta	Toad Lily	part to full shade	late summer-early fall	white to lilac with heavy purple markings	2ft-3 ft	1.5ft-2.0 ft		Average, med wet, well-drained
Vaccinium angustifolium	Lowbush blueberry	full sun-part shade	spring	white	3ft-4ft	3ft-4ft	Edible fruit loved by birds; good fall color; shallow roots should not be allowed to dry out; best fruit production with cross-pollination	Acidic, moist, well-drained	X	X	X
Verbena hastata	Blue vervain	Full sun-partial shade	summer	dark violet	2ft-4 ft	1ft-2.5ft	Clump forming, long blooming season	Moist-wet, well drained	X		X
Viburnum dentatum	Arrowwood viburnum	full sun-part shade	late spring-early summer	white	6ft-10 ft	6ft-10 ft	Prune as needed immediately after flowering	Average, medium moisture well drained	X	X	X
Vinca minor	Creeping myrtle; Common periwinkle	full sun-part shade	late spring-early fall	blue	3in-6in	6in-1.5ft	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	4ft-8 ft	2ft-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		1.5ft-3ft	1.5ft-2 ft	Black swallowtail butterfly host plant	Average, well-drained soil	X		X