2016 Plant List - Scioto Gardens

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2016 Plant List
Index:
Trees & Shrubs pg. 2-8
Perennials pg. 8-19
Ferns pg. 21-22
Grasses pg. 19-21
Vines pg. 23
Edibles pg. 22-23
3351 State Route 37 West
Delaware, OH 43015
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Sustainable, earth-friendly growth and maintenance practices:
Real Soil = Real Difference. All plants are container-grown in a blend of local soil and compost.
Plants are grown outside year-round. They are always in step with the seasons.
Minimal pruning ensures a well-rooted, healthy plant.
Use degradable and recycled containers to reduce waste.
Use of controlled-release fertilizers minimizes leaching into the environment.
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Our primary focus is on native plants. However, non-invasive exotics are an equally important part of the choices we
offer you. There is great creative opportunity using natives in combination with exotics. Adding more native plants into
our landscapes provides food and habitat for wildlife and connections to larger natural areas.
Additional species may be available. Email or call for current availability, sizes, and prices.
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Trees and Shrubs
Acanthopanax s. 'Variegatus'
Variegated Arelia
Beautiful variegated plant with bright yellow and green palmate leaves. Great
tough plant for average to dry locations. Arching form. Small weak spines at the
petioles. Japan. Very adaptable, grows in full sun to full shade. 5-8' x 5-8' Zone 4
Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry
White flowers in late spring, bright red glossy fruit, shiny foliage, and brilliant red
fall color. Has more abundant flowers and fruit than the species and glossy dark
green leaves. Average to moist soil. A good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant.
Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Good shade tree. Medium to fast growing. Excellent orange-red fall color. One
of the first to color in fall. Best in slightly acidic soils. Average to moist soil. Tolerates air pollution. OH Native. 30-50' x 40-70' Full sun - part shade. Zone 3
Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'
Iroquis Beauty Black Chokeberry
A beautiful dwarf form. Fragrant, white flowers in late spring. Dark, glossy green
foliage. Black fruit and brilliant wine-red fall color. Average to moist soil. Great
for rain gardens. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 3
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
One of the best native shade trees. A significant deciduous tree of the Eastern
U.S. hardwood forest. Spectacular fall color. Sap is used to make maple syrup.
Average soil. Generally intolerant of road salt, soil compaction and pollution. OH
native. Full sun to part shade. 40-80' x 30-60' Zone 3
Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'
Viking Black Chokeberry
Lovely white flower clusters in spring. Large black edible fruit for wildlife and
humans. Developed as an orchard plant in Europe. Deep green shiny foliage
turns a brilliant red in fall. Adaptable to low wet areas and average soils. Great
for rain gardens. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 6' x 6-8' Zones 3-8
Aesculus glabra
Ohio Buckeye
The Ohio State tree. Go Bucks! Panicles of whitish flowers in spring attract hummingbirds. A nice rounded form with low sweeping branches. It may have yellow
or orange fall color. Buckeyes tend to lose their leaves early and unceremoniously. Average soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 30' x 25' Zone 3
Aronia prunifolia
Purple Chokeberry
White flower clusters in the spring. Purple fruit in late summer - fall. Edible but
very tart. Wine-red foliage color in fall. Tolorates a wide range of soils including
some wet. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 6-9' x 8-12' Zone 4
Aesculus pavia
Red Buckeye
Small tree with nice rounded form. Brick red flower spikes in spring are great for
hummingbirds. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerant. Native to southern US. Full sun
to part shade. 10-20' x 10-20' Zone 5
Asimina triloba
Common Pawpaw
A popular native tree with large drooping leaves giving it a tropical look. Normally found as an understory tree. The nutritious fruit has a fragrant aroma with a
banana/pear flavor. Best fruit set with 2 plants. Colonizes. Best in moist, rich
soils. Medicinal uses. Full sun to shade. 15-20' tall and wide. Zone 5
Amelanchier arborea
Downy Serviceberry
Showy, fragrant white flowers in spring. Edible, dark blue fruit in June. Great for
jams, pies, etc if you can beat the birds to them. Beautiful red-orange fall color.
The most tree-like of the Serviceberries. Average to moist soil, tolerates clay.
OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-25’ x 15-25’ Zone 4
Betula nigra
River Birch
Handsome specimen tree. Exfoliating bark provides a nice winter effect. The
most trouble free birch with excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Important
host plant for Lepidoptera. Average to wet soil. Great rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 40-70' x 40-60' Zone 3
Amelanchier canadensis
Serviceberry
White racemes of flowers in spring followed by delicious black fruit. You have to
fight the birds for these! Upright, suckering shrub with medium green foliage.
Gorgeous fall color in shades of gold, orange and red. Average to wet soils.
Excellent rain garden plant. 6-20' US Native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 3
Betula nigra 'Little King'
Little King Dwarf River Birch
Compact, oval-rounded growth habit with glossy medium green foliage. Exfoliating bark makes a nice winter effect. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer.
Average to wet soil. Great rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun
to part shade. 10' x 10' Zone 3
Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny Serviceberry
A small tree with white flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Purplish
leaves open to dark green. Red fall color. Dark purple berries in June are loved
by birds and people. Usually multi-stemmed. Best in moist, well drained soil will
tolerate average to dry. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-25' x 15-25' Zone 4
Buxus microphylla 'Wanford Page'
Wanford's Dwarf Golden Boxwood
Unique, colorful boxwood. New growth is a luminescent butter yellow. Foliage
matures to green. Winter foliage has green and yellow variegation. Dwarf mound
shaped. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 3' x 3' Zone 5
Aronia arbutifolia
Red Chokeberry
White flower clusters in late spring, bright red glossy fruit, shiny foliage, and
brilliant red fall color. Average to moist soil. Host plant for several Lepidoptera. A
good rain garden plant.Salt tolerant. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part
shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'
Variegated Boxwood
Dark green leaves with yellow edges. Nice rounded form. Slow growing. Average to dry soil. Medicinal uses. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 5
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Trees and Shrubs
Buxus x 'Glenco'
'Chicagoland Green' Boxwood
Compact spreading habit. Good winter color. Faster growing than 'Green Velvet.'
Excellent hardiness. Has withstood lows of -22° to -37° F with no die back.
Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 2-3' Zone 4
Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea
A compact native shrub with dark green foliage and white flowers in midsummer. Attracts hummingbirds. Best in well drained to dry soil. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Good shrub for tough situations. OH Native. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4
Calycanthus floridus
Sweet Shrub
Spicy fragrant, maroon flowers in May. Glossy green foliage is aromatic when
crushed. Very adaptable to most soils. Medicinal uses. Native to Eastern US.
Extirpated in OH wilds. Full sun to part shade. 6-9' x 6-12' Zone 4
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Insignificant green flowers in spring. Sweet, purple fruit in late summer-fall is
attractive to wildlife. Edible. Average to wet soils. Tolerates wind, clay soil, air
pollution. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 60-80' x 60-80'
Zone 5
Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam/Musclewood
Slow growing understory tree with nice rounded habit. Inconspicuous flowers.
Average moisture. Adaptable to wide range of soils including clay. OH native,
found in all but 3 counties. Partial to full shade. 20-35' x 20-35' Zone 3
Celtis occidentalis
Common Hackberry
Tough native shade tree. Tolerates wind, urban pollutants and a wide range of
soil conditions, including wet, dry, and poor soils. A good replacement for Ash.
Flowers are insignificant but the fruit is attractive to birds and other wildlife. Salt
tolerant. OH native. 40-60' x 40-60' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3
Carya tomentosa
Mockernut Hickory
Slow-growing tree with furrowed gray bark and a broad rounded crown. Provides
food for a variety of wildlife. Well-drained, dry to moist soil. Adaptable to wide
range of soils, including clay. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-60' x 20'
Zone 4
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Creamy white spherical flowers for several weeks in summer. Rounded form
with glossy foliage for a medium texture. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden
plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x 4-6' Zone 5
Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'
'Snow Fairy' Bluebeard
Dark green foliage with creamy white margins. Small blue flowers in late summer and fall. Cut back in spring. Blooms on new wood. Average to dry soil. Full
sun. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 5
Cercis canadensis
Redbud
A favorite native understory tree. Rosy-pink flowers line the branches in early
spring. Heart shaped medium green leaves. Average to moist soil. Best in part
shade. OH native. 20-30' Zone 4
Caryopteris x c. 'Dark Knight'
'Dark Knight' Bluebeard
Intense dark blue flowers in late summer and fall. Great plant for late season
color and pollen source. Green leaves are silvery underneath. Compact growth
habit. Cut back in spring. Average to dry soil. 30" Full sun. Zone 5
Clethra alnifolia '16 Candles'
16 Candles Dwarf Summersweet
Fragrant large white bottlebrush flowers in mid-summer. Dense mounded habit.
Dark green, glossy foliage and yellow fall color. Salt tolerant. Moist to wet soil.
Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. Eastern US native. 30" Zone 4
Caryopteris 'Grand Blue'
Grand Blue Bluebeard
Covered in dark blue flowers in late summer to fall. Great late season pollen
source. Dark green glossy foliage. Compact growth habit. Cut back in spring.
Average to dry soil. 1.5-2.5' x 1.5-2.5' Full sun. Zone 5
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Ruby Spice Summersweet
Fragrant deep reddish-pink flowers that don't fade. Yellow fall color. Attracts
butterflies & hummingbirds. Moist soil to wet. Salt tolerant. Good rain garden
plant. Native to Eastern US. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x4' Zone 4
Castanea dentata
American Chestnut
A stately broad fast growing tree with very rot resistant wood. Once covered
much of the Eastern US. A good food source for wildlife. Average soil. 100' x
100' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
Tiny yellow-white flowers followed by attractive porcelain blue berries that ripen
in August. Medium green leaves. Twigs are reddish to purplish brown in spring.
Open-rounded form. Typically found in moist lowland areas and along streams.
Good for rain gardens. OH native. 6-10'x 6-10' Full sun to part shade. Zone 5
Catalpa speciosa
Catalpa
Showy white flower clusters in late spring. Showy bean like seed pods. Common
around old farms. Wide range of soils - wet to dry. Tolerates: Deer, Drought,
Clay Soil, Air Pollution, Salt. Mid-west native. 40 -70' x 20-50' Zone 4
Cornus racemosa
Gray Dogwood
An excellent native shrub for wildlife. Multi-stemmed with an upright habit.
Spreads to form a colony. White flowers in the spring followed by white fruit in
late summer. Very adaptive to wet or dry soil, sun or shade. Good rain garden
plant. OH native. 6-10' Zone 3
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Trees and Shrubs
Cornus sericea
Redosier Dogwood
Beautiful purple-red stems create great winter interest. Excellent for use in cut
arrangements. Cut back each year for straight red stems and smaller plant.
Medium green leaf. Very adaptable to most soils including wet. Good rain garden plant. OH native, local genotype. Full sun to part shade. 8-10' Zone 2
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witchhazel
Fragrant yellow flowers in late fall. Small tree/large shrub with attractive branching habit. Good yellow fall color. Average to moist soils. Good rain garden plant.
Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-20' x 10-15' Zone 3
Cornus sericea 'Bergeson Compact'
Dwarf Redosier Dogwood
Compact form has beautiful red stems for great winter interest. Excellent for use
in cut arrangements. Cut back each year for straight red stems. Foliage has nice
purple-red fall color. Very adaptable to most soils including wet. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x 4-6' Zone 2
Hydrangea arb. 'Annabelle'
'Annabelle' Smooth Hydrangea
Huge white snowball flowers in summer. Blooms on new wood. Cut back hard
in spring for stronger stems. Salt tolerant. Best in moist soils. Good choice for
rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Sun or shade. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 4
Corylus americana
American Hazelnut
Strongly multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top and wide spreading stems.
Catkins are showy in early spring. Nuts ripen in early fall. Great for wildlife especially squirrels. Best in well drained loamy soil. pH adaptable. OH native. Full
sun to light shade. 10-15' Zone 4
Hydrangea arborescens
Smooth Hydrangea
Beautiful lacy white blooms in early to mid-summer. A strong plant with rich dark
green leaves and strong stems which hold the blooms upright, even after a
heavy rain. Can be cut back in spring. Best in moist soil. Good for rain gardens.
Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to full shade. 4-6' x 5' Zone 4
Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree
Large upright shrub. Flowers are 6-10" greenish panicles that fill the tree in late
spring. Fabulous fall colors of yellow, orange, and reds. The national champion
is in Hamilton County OH. Adaptable to wide range of soils. Native to SE US.
Full sun to part shade. 20-30' x 20' Zone 4
Hydrangea m. 'D. D. Expression'
Double Delights Expression Hydrangea
Elegant pink to blue double florets. Young buds glow in paler creamy tones,
giving a bicolor effect. Compact plants start blooming late spring and continue
until frost. Dense mopheads stay upright, a significant improvement over other
rebloomers. Average to moist soil. Part shade. 4' x 4' Zone 5
Diervilla lonicera
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle
A compact, clumping form with yellow flowers in mid-summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Moist to dry soil. Very adaptable. Salt and drought tolerant. Great for
rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to full shade. 3' x 4' Zone 3
Hydrangea m. ’D. D. Star Gazer'
Double Delights Star Gazer Hydrangea
This unique reblooming Hydrangea has large lacecap flowers with pink centers
and white picotee edges against dark green foliage blooming spring through
frost. Compact habit. Average to moist soil. Part shade. 3-4’ x 3-5’ Zone 5
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon
The persimmon is one of the most luscious and sweet fruits when fully ripe.
Great for wildlife and people. Forms a slender rounded crown. Attractive specimen tree. Dioecious. Adaptable to wide range of moist to dry soils. Salt tolerant.
Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun. 50' x 25' Zone 4
Hydrangea m. 'Pistachio'
Pistachio Hydrangea
Spectacular multi-color flowers with blue, dark red, light green, and purple. A
rebloomer that blooms all summer. Strong stems prevent flopping. Average to
moist soil. A very unique and colorful Hydrangea unlike any other! Part shade. 23'x 3-5' Zone 5
Euonymus atropurpureus
Wahoo
Dark purple flowers in early summer and red fruit in fall is attractive to birds and
insects. Leaves reddish in fall. Small tree/shrub. Average to moist soils. Needs
good drainage. Tolerates Black Walnuts. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 2025' x 15-25' Zone 3
Hydrangea m. 'Red Sensation'
Red Sensation Hydrangea
Brilliant red reblooming hydrangea with striking burgundy stems. Blooms start
lime green, age to red and fade to purple in fall. Amount of rebloom dependends
on location, weather and temperature; plant in a sunnier spot for better results.
Average to moist soil. Sun to part shade. 3' x 3' Zone 4
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Beautiful shade tree with smooth gray bark. Yellow-green flowers in spring are
not showy. Beechnuts ripen in fall and are edible. Host plant for many butterfly
and moth species. Best in deep, rich, moist soil. Does not tolerate wet soil or
urban conditions. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' x 40-80' Zone 3
Hydrangea p. 'Bombshell'
Bombshell Hardy Hydrangea
Covered in white conical shaped flowers from early summer until frost. Little to
no pruning needed to maintain shape. Compact growth habit, good branching
yields more flowers per plant than any other H. paniculata. Average to moist
soils. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 3-4' Zone 3
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffeetree
Dioecious flowers bloom in late spring. Female flowers are fragrant and interesting if not showy. Adaptable to a wide range of soils, best growth in deep, rich
moist soil. Salt tolerant. Late to leaf out in spring. Nice vase shaped form. 60-75'
x 40-50' OH native. Full sun. Zone 4
Hydrangea p. 'Fire and Ice'
Fire and Ice Hardy Hydrangea
Flower clusters open cream, mature to pink by mid-summer, and deepen to
burgundy red in late summer to fall. The best deep burgundy paniculata on the
market today! Average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade. Upright growth habit.
3-5' x 3-4' Zone 3
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Trees and Shrubs
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'
'Pee Wee' Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea
A dwarf selection with a low mounded habit. Abundant white flower heads in
early to mid-summer. Excellent wine-red fall color. Great for smaller gardens.
Best in rich, moist soil. Native southern US. Full sun to full shade. 4' x 4' Zone 5
Juglans cinerea
Butternut
Less commonly grown than Black Walnut becoming rare in natural habitats.
Nuts are sweeter with a buttery taste. Average to moist soils. Good rain garden
plant. Host to many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun. 40-60’ x 40-60’ Zone 3
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea
Large 6-8" white panicles in mid summer held upright. Very floriferous. Flowers
age to pink. Dark green foliage and burgundy fall color. Best in moist soil. Native
to southern US. Full sun to full shade. 6' x 6' Zone 5
Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
Large native tree with nuts for wildlife and people. An attractive tree for parks
and large spaces. Host for Hairstreaks butterfly larva. Best in moist, rich organic
soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 75-100' x 75-100' Zone 4
Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'
'Gemo' St. John's-Wort
Tightly branched shrub with willow-like leaves. Glows with rich yellow flowers in
mid-late summer. Exfoliating bark for winter interest. Average to dry soil. Native
to OH and Eastern US. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x
2-3' Zone 5
Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
Grey Owl Dwarf Eastern Red Cedar
A dwarf spreading form of our Eastern Red Cedar with soft silver gray foliage.
Compact growth habit. Beneficial for wildlife. Does well in most soil types except
wet. Evergreen. Salt tolerant. OH native cultivar. Best in full sun. 3' x 6' Zone 3
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
'Jim Dandy' Winterberry Holly
Compact, densely branched male form. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden
plant. Salt tolerant. Male pollinator for several early to mid season blooming
female varieties. Medicinal uses. 1 male for 5-6 females. Native to OH . Full sun
to part shade. 4-6' x 4' Zone 4
Larix laricina
American Larch, Tamarack
A deciduous conifer with bright blue-green foliage and yellow fall color. Medium
to fast growing when young. Does well in average to wet soils, acidic to neutral
is best. not Not urban tolerant. Good for large rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Potentially threatened OH native. Full sun. 40-80' x 20-30' Zone 2
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
'Red Sprite' Winterberry Holly
A compact, rounded plant with glossy foliage. Impressive numbers of large
bright red berries in fall. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Use 'Jim Dandy' as pollinator. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
A rounded shrub good for naturalizing & borders. Yellow flowers in early spring
before the leaves. Host to spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Yellow foliage and
showy red fruit (on female plants) provide fall color. Best in moist soil. Good rain
garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Part to full shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 5
Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
Southern Gentleman' Winterberry Holly
Upright rounded form. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Male pollinator for several late blooming female varieties. You can have 5-6
female plants for one male. Medicinal uses. Native to OH and Eastern US. Full
sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Large fast growing OH native. Yellow tulip-shaped flowers with an orange band
at the base of the petals in May- June. Best in rich, organic, well drained soils.
Long prized as a timber tree. Honey is an important product. Salt tolerant. Full
sun to part shade. 60-90' x 30-50' Zone 4.
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Winter Red Winterberry Holly
Abundant true red berries remain for much of the winter. Upright growth habit
with glossy dark green leaves. Wet to average soils. Good for rain gardens. Salt
tolerant. Use 'Southern Gentleman' as pollinator. Medicinal uses. OH Native.
Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 3
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood
A deciduous, coniferous fast growing tree with a conical shape. It is related to
and closely resembles bald cypress. Bronze-red foliage in fall. Average to wet
soils. Tolerates Deer, Clay Soil, Air Pollution. Full sun. 70-100' x 15-25' Zone 4
Itea v. 'Henry's Garnet'
'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire
Pure white, lightly fragrant flowers on 6" racemes in June. Brilliant reddishpurple fall color. Compact form is perfect for filling large banks, beds and borders. Great for average to wet sites. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern
US. Full sun to full shade. 3-6' x 4-8' Zone 5
Myrica pensylvanica
Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica)
Excellent semi-evergreen shrub for massing or borders. Salt tolerant. Deep
green lustrous aromatic foliage. Dioecious. Very adaptable to all but wet soils.
Clump forming. Medicinal uses. Native to Eastern US. Endangered species in
OH. Full sun to part shade. 9' x 9' Zone 3
Itea v. 'Merlot'
'Merlot' Virginia Sweetspire
Pure white, lightly fragrant flower racemes in June. Purple-red fall color. Compact form is perfect for filling large banks, beds and borders. Great for average
to wet sites. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern US. (May be same clone
as 'Little Henry') Full sun to full shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 5
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Tupelo
A fantastic native tree. Lustrous dark green foliage in summer. Fabulous fall
colors of yellow, orange, red and purple. Conical form makes a nice specimen
tree. Adaptable to range of soils. Salt tolerant. Best in pH 5.5 -6.5. Native to OH
and Eastern half of US. 30' x 20' Zone 4
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Trees and Shrubs
Ostrya virginiana
Hop Hornbeam
Dark green leaves with fine textured horizontal to drooping branches. Slow
growing (1-2'/year) with mildly exfoliating bark. Is an understory tree in upland
woods. Average, well drained soil. Does well in suburban and urban conditions.
Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to shade. 25-40' x 20-30' Zone 3b
Quercus alba
White Oak
A substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. Acorns are an important food source for wildlife. Grows on many soil types. Best in deep rich, well
drained soils. Does well in suburban gardens with proper placement. Not urban
tolerant. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' Zone 3
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yachiyotsubaki'
Tree Peony Yachiyotsubaki (Pink)
Pink double flowers with yellow centers. Outstanding flowering shrub with 8"-10"
blooms in May. Average, well drained soil. Light feeders. Too much fertilizer will
inhibit blooms. China. Full sun to light shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Broad, open round topped crown. Found in low and swampy soils but is very
drought tolerant. Best in acid soils. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH
native. Full sun. 50-60' x 50-60' Zone 4
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'
'Center Glow' Ninebark
Leaves emerge red with a yellow base and age to burgundy. Light pink flower
clusters in late spring. Best foliage color in full sun. Dry to moist soil. Salt tolerant. Good for rain gardens. Prune as needed immediately after bloom. Exfoliating bark for winter interest. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 3
Quercus imbricaria
Shingle Oak
A medium sized oak with a conical growth habit. Dark lustrous green leaves. Fall
color is yellow to reddish with tan leaves persisting through winter. Dry to moist
soils. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. Tolerant of urban conditions. Can be
pruned to form hedge or screen. OH native. 40-60' x 40-60' Full sun. Zone 4
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lady in Red'
Lady in Red' Ninebark
An exciting new cultivar with chestnut red foliage. Light pink flower clusters in
early summer are very showy and good for cut flowers. Compact branching with
deeply cut foliage provides a fine texture. Adaptable to all but wet soils. Good
plant for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. OH Native. Full sun. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 3
Quercus lyrata
Overcup Oak
Oval to rounded form at maturity. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. Average
to wet soils. Good for rain gardens. A bottomland species. Tolerates flooding.
Southern US native. Full sun to light shade. 40-60' x 40-60' Zone 5
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
A very large US native tree of bottomlands and riverbanks. The exfoliating bark
is shades of gray to almost white. Excellent winter interest. Large leaves provide
good shade. Average to wet soils. Good tree for large rain gardens. OH native.
Full sun to part shade. 100' x 100' Zone 4
Quercus macrocarpa
Burr Oak
Majestic US native with large bass fiddle shaped leaves. Large sweet acorns
with distinctive fringe. Adaptable to most soils. Tolerant of suburban/urban conditions. Salt tolerant. Very important tree for wildlife. Oaks are host for many
Lepidoptera. OH native Full sun to part shade. 100' x 100' Zone 4
Potentilla fruticosa 'Dakota Sunspot'
'Dakota Sunspot' Bush Cinquefoil
Vivid deep golden yellow flowers from spring until frost. Interesting brown peeling bark in winter. A compact spreading growth habit. Average to moist soil with
good drainage. Salt tolerant. Very hardy, tough, cultivar of OH native. Full sun to
part shade. 2-3' x 3-4' Zone 2
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
A strong drought tolerant native with narrow shiny leaves. Important for wildlife.
Sweet acorns. Usually wider than tall. Found on dry limestone outcrops and
moist soils. It is rare over most of its range. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera.
OH native. 70' x 80' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Prunus serotina
Wild Black Cherry
Fragrant, pendulous clusters of white flowers in spring. Red cherries in summer
matures to dark purple. Used to make jam and wine. Supports over 400 species
of butterflies and moths. Adaptable to wide range of soils but best in moist, fertile
soil. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' x 30-60' Zone 3
Quercus rubra
Red Oak
A fast growing oak with a rounded form. Adaptable to a variety of conditions
except wet soil. Best in well drained conditions. Red fall color. Oaks are host for
many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun. 60-75' x 60-75' Zone 4
Prunus virginiana
Choke Cherry
Fragrant white flowers in spring. Tart edible fruit best used in jams, pies, sauces.
Dark purple/black berries are attractive to birds. Host plant for over 400 species
of butterflies and moths. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade.
20-30' x 15-20' Zone 2
Quercus shumardii
Shumard Oak
Shiny dark green leaves with a shape similar to Quercus rubra. Red fall color.
Excellent shade tree. Adapted to alkaline soils and drought tolerant. Will achieve
greatest size on deep, moist well-drained soil. Urban tolerant. Oaks are host for
many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 60' x 60' Zone 5
Ptelea trifoliata
Hop Tree
Little known native tree. Fragrant yellowish green flowers. Host for Giant Swallowtail butterflies. Seeds were once used as a substitute for hops. Found in
moist woodlands as an understory plant. Handsome specimen tree. Medicinal
uses. Sun to shade. OH native. 15-20' x 15-20' Zone 3
Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac
Tough shrub spreads by root suckers. Trifoliate, medium green leaves turn
orange and red in autumn. Average to dry. Good for hard-to-cover areas with
poorer soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-6' x 6-10' Zone3
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Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low'
Gro-low Sumac
Dense, low-growing shrub spreads by root suckers. Trifoliate, medium green
leaves turn orange and red in autumn. Dry to medium soils. Good for stabilizing
embankments or as a ground cover. Good for hard-to-cover areas with poorer
soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1-2' x 6-8' Zone 3
Salix discolor
Pussy Willow
Known for the silvery-gray soft fuzzy catkins in spring. Often cut for flower arrangements. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Tolerates deer and
Black Walnuts. Full sun to part shade. Host plant to many Lepidoptera.Salt tolerant. OH Native. 6-15' x 4-12' Zone 4
Rhus copallinum
Winged Sumac
Greenish-yellow flowers in mid to late-summer. Bright red clusters of fruit in fall
on female plants. Foliage brilliant red fall color. Suckers to form colonies. Great
for wildlife and butterflies. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade
7-15' x 10-20' Zone 4
Salix nigra
Black Willow
Catkins bloom in early spring, an important pollen source. Host plant to many
Lepidoptera. Fast growing native tree providing fine textured shade. Moist to wet
soils. Good for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to
part shade. 43-60' Zone 1
Rhus glabra
Smooth Sumac
Greenish-yellow flowers in early summer. Bright red clusters of fruit in fall. Foliage brilliant red fall color. Suckers to form colonies. Great for wildlife and butterflies. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 9-15’ x
9-15’ Zone 3
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
White flower cymes 6-10" wide in June-July. Purple black fruit is high in vitamin
C. Good for wine, juice, pies and jellies. Will grow in most soils both acid and
alkaline. Average to wet soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Best in full sun.8-20' x
8-20' Zone 4
Rhus typhina
Staghorn Sumac
Large naturalizing shrub. Foliage is bright green in summer and stunning reds,
yellows and orange in fall. Big clusters of fruit remain red all winter. Adaptable to
a wide range of soils except wet. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade.
12-15' x 12-15' Zone 4
Sassafras albidum
Sassafras
Medium sized tree with bright green leaves in 3 shapes; 3 lobed, entire, and
mitten shaped. Aromatic bright green to reddish stems. Yellow flowers in spring.
Fall colors in shades of yellow, orange, purple and red. Best in acid soil. Will
colonize without competition. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 50' x 35' Zone 4
Rosa rugosa 'Dart's Dash'
'Dart's Dash' Rugosa Rose
Large, fragrant, semi-double, reddish-pink flowers. Blooms repeatedly all summer. Abundant large, orange-red rosehips in the fall. The dark green foliage is
disease resistant and turns bright orange in the fall. Salt tolerant. Medicinal
uses. Full sun. 3.5 - 4' x 3.5 - 4' Zone 2
Spiraea tomentosa
Steeplebush
Pink to rose-purple flowers in steeple shaped terminal spikes in mid-late summer. Great for butterflies and rain gardens. Best in acidic, moist to wet soil. OH
native. Full sun to light shade. 2-3' x 3-5' Zone 3
Rosa rugosa 'Snow Pavement'
Snow Pavement' Rugosa Rose
Fragrant, white semi-double flowers with yellow stamen in center. Flowers open
blush pink and gradually turn white. Reblooms all summer. Large showy hips in
fall. Attractive dark green foliage is disease resistant. Yellow fall color. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. Full sun. 2-3' x 2-3' Zone 4
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Lovely white panicles of flowers in spring. Interesting seed pods can be used in
flower arrangements. Understory, suckering shrub forms colonies. Typically
found in bottomlands and along streams. Average to moist soils. Good for rain
gardens. OH native. Partial to full shade. 10-15' x 10-20' Zone 3
Rosa virginiana
Virginia Rose
Fragrant single pink flowers grace this handsome native rose. Foliage is glossy
dark green in summer, changing to shades of yellow to red in fall, with glistening
red fruit. Suckers to form an effective barrier or low hedge; excellent in sandy
soil. Average to moist soil. 4-6 x 6-8' Full sun. Zone 3.
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
Dwarf Korean Lilac
Compact form with small dark green leaves. Strong bloomer with purple flower
buds opening to light pink. Very fragrant. Average to dry soil. Asia. Full sun to
Rubus allegheniensis
Allegheny Blackberry
White flowers in spring followed by blackberries in summer. One of the most
common native blackberries. Fruits on 2nd year wood. Great for a wide variety
of wildlife and butterflies. Moist to dry soil. May colonize. OH native. Full sun to
Syringa x 'Laciniata'
Cut-leaf Lilac
Fragrant, pale lilac flower clusters in spring. Lacy, fine textured foliage is quite
striking throughout the season. Highly mildew resistant. Low, dense, rounded
growth habit. Suckers to form colonies with age. Average to dry soil. Full sun to
part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' zone 4
Rubus odoratus
Purple Flowering Raspberry
A very ornamental raspberry with fragrant, 2" wide pink flowers for weeks in the
summer. Red berries are edible but usually dry and crumbly. Great for wildlife. A
suckering shrub with hairy stems but no thorns. Best to prune right after fruiting.
Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' x 6-12' Zone 3
Taxodium disticum
Bald Cypress
Beautiful deciduous conifer tree with straight strongly buttressed trunks. Usually
found in swamps but grows well in average garden conditions (wet to dry).
Forms cypress "knees" in wet conditions. Does not do well in high pH soils.
Great for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Eastern US native. 50-70' x 20-30' Zone 4
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Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'
Upright Irish Yew
Very upright evergreen with dark green needles. Great for accents or hedges.
Discovered in Ireland in 1780. Average to dry, well drained soil. Foliage, bark,
and seeds are toxic to humans and livestock. 15-30' x 4-8' Full sun to part
shade. Zone 6 (5)
Viburnum acerifolium
Mapleleaf Viburnum
Showy white flower clusters in late spring. Bluish fruit in late summer. Colonizes.
Great for naturalizing woodland areas. Excellent red-purple fall color. Average
soil. Tolerates Black Walnut. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' x 2-4'
Zone 3
Taxus x media 'Bean Pole'
'Bean Pole' Taxus
Dense, columnar evergreen shrub. Great accent plant or for small spaces. 6-10'
tall and 12-24" wide in ten years. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade.
Zone 5
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre'
Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum
White flower clusters in early summer. Dark blue fruit in fall for wildlife. Shiny
dark green foliage. Upright, rounded habit. Adaptable to all but wet soils. Tolerates clay, salt and black walnuts. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to
Thuja occidentalis
Eastern White Cedar
Dense conical growth habit. Evergreen foliage. Red-brown bark will exfoliate on
mature branches and trunks. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black Walnuts and air pollution. Potentially threatened OH native. 2040' x10-15' Full sun to light shade. Zone 2
Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw Viburnum
White flower clusters in late spring. Dark green, clean foliage turning purplish to
red in fall. Edible fruits are pinkish aging to nearly black. Very adaptable. Good
for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Native to OH and eastern US. Full sun to full
shade. 12-15' x 8-12' Zone 3
Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae
Dark green, very upright ,evergreen. Great for screening. Average to wet soil.
Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black Walnuts and air pollution. Cultivar
of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 20-30’ x 4-6’(in 15-20 yrs) Zone 2
Viburnum trilobum 'Redwing'
'Redwing' Cranberrybush Viburnum
Attractive red tinged new foliage. White flowers in late spring followed by persistent bright red fruit. Bright red to wine red fall color. Selected for its nice form
and foliage color. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full
sun to part shade. 8-10' x 8-10' Zone 2
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
Holmstrup White Cedar
Dense, conical shape with dark green foliage and good winter color, resistant to
winter burn. Thrives in wide variety of soils. Best with consistent moisture. Good
rain garden plant. Tolerates Black Walnuts, clay soils, urban pollution. Cultivar of
OH native. Full sun to part shade. 10-15’ (5-8’ tall in 10 years) x 3-5’ Zone 3
Weigela subsessilis 'Canary'
'Canary' Weigela
Pale yellow tubular flowers that don't fade. Blooms in late spring or early summer. Tough trouble free plant. Great for hummingbirds. Average to dry soil. Full
sun to part shade. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 4
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Gem'
'Little Gem' White Cedar
A dense, broadly globe-shaped growth habit. It is very slow-growing dwarf. Dark
green scale-like leaves in flat sprays may bronze in winter. Average to wet soil.
Great for rain gardens. Tolerates Black Walnuts. Species is potentially threatened in OH. Full sun to part shade. 3' x 5' (in 10 years) Zone 3
Acanthus spinosus
Bears Breeches
Tall spikes of mauve flowers make a great summer show. Glossy dark green
deeply divided foliage with spiny points. Not as prickly as it looks. Bold specimen
plant for sun to partial shade. Needs good drainage. Will not bloom if planted too
deep. Southern Europe. 3-4' Zone 5
Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist'
Sunkist Arborvitae
Lemon yellow new growth in spring that deepens to orange yellow in winter.
Evergreen. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black
Walnuts and air pollution. Species is potentially threatened in OH. Full sun to
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
Creamy white flowers in summer to fall. Finely cut ferny foliage. Yarrows are
easy to grow, tough plants. Drought tolerant when established. Adaptable to
most soils except wet. High salt tolerance. Full sun. OH native. 2-3' Zone 3
Tilia americana
Basswood
Lovely shade tree for residential areas. Fragrant yellow flowers in June. Adaptable to most soils except wet. Flowers used to make tea. Syrup can be made
from the sweet sap. Good for timber and honey production. Not tolerant of harsh
urban conditions. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 80' x 40' Zone 2
Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose'
Oertel's Rose Yarrow
Rosy pink flowers that are slow to fade in mid-summer. Finely cut ferny foliage.
Yarrows are easy to grow, tough plants. Average to dry soils. Drought tolerant
when established. High salt tolerance. Cultivar of an OH native. 12-14" Full sun
to light shade. Zone 3
Tsuga canadensis
Eastern Hemlock
Graceful fine textured evergreen. Best in moist (not wet) soil. Protect from winter
wind. Tolerates shearing well after planting. Look for un-sheared to lightly
sheared hemlocks when buying. OH native. Part to full shade. 60' x 30' Zone 3b
Achillea millefolium 'Red Beauty'
'Red Beauty' Yarrow
Large crimson red flowers in summer to fall. Finely cut ferny foliage. Yarrows are
easy to grow, tough plants. Drought tolerant when established. Adaptable to
most soils except wet. Full sun. OH native. 18" Zone 3
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Achillea 'Terra Cotta'
Terra Cotta Yarrow
Bright peach flowers that slowly turn to rich hues of earthy reds and oranges. An
excellent cut flower! Finely cut ferny, silvery foliage. Yarrows are easy to grow,
tough plants. Average to dry soils. Drought tolerant when established. High salt
tolerance. Full sun to light shade 2' Zone 3
Aquilegia canadensis
Wild Columbine
Spring blooming native has red flowers with yellow centers. Deer and rabbits
rarely eat columbine. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. High salt
tolerance. OH native. Partial to full shade. 1-3' Zone 3
Actaea pachypoda
Dolls Eyes
White flower spikes are held above the foliage in spring. White berries (the dolls
eyes) follow. Nice bushy woodland plant with compound foliage resembling
Astilbe. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 3' Zone 3
Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'
Gold Wild Columbine
Abundant light yellow flowers for weeks in April-May. Naturally occurring variety
found near Corbett, MD. Nice addition to the shade garden. Average to moist
soil. Good for rain gardens. Not favored by deer or rabbits. Partial to full
shade.12-18" Zone 3
Actaea racemosa (Cimifuga r.)
Black Cohosh, Snakeroot
Long white bottle brush plumes in mid to late summer. Flowers have light fragrance. Has attractive light green seed pods. Elegant, tall native for the woodland garden. Best in rich, moist soil. Medicinal uses. Best in partial shade. Foliage 3' with flowers 5-6' OH native. Zone 3
Aralia racemosa
American Spikenard
Stately white plumes of flowers in summer followed by black drupes which are
eaten by wildlife. Compound leaves on soft-stemmed branches. Nice large
spreading plant. Roots were used in 'root beer' and medicinally. OH woodland
native. Good rain garden plant. Partial to full shade. 3-5' Zone 5
Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
'Blue Fortune' Anise Hyssop
Fragrant anise scented foliage and medium blue flower spikes from July to September. Looks great continuously with no deadheading. Attracts butterflies and
hummingbirds. Tough plant that thrives in hot dry summers. Needs well-drained
soil. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 5
Arisaema dracontium
Green Dragon
An uncommon woodland native. Leaflets are arranged in a horseshoe shape.
The narrow spathe is about 2-3" long with a 10-12" long string-like spadix that
looks like a long tail. Emerges later than Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Rarely summer
dormant. Bright red seed cluster in the fall. OH native. Shade. 18" Zone 4
Allium cernuum
Nodding Onions
This tough native onion has reflexed pink flowers in late spring that look like
miniature fireworks! Lovely in the garden or naturalized in a meadow. Very
drought tolerant once established. Host plant for Hairstreak butterfly. Medicinal
uses. Native to OH. Full sun to part shade. 10-12" Zone 3
Arisaema triphyllum
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
This woodland native is a traditional harbinger of spring. Flower is a long, purple
spathe surrounding a greenish-yellow spike. Dormant in summer. Bright red
seed cluster in the fall. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
'Blue Ice' Blue Star
A fabulous compact, long-blooming plant. Dark blue buds open to light blue
flowers for 5 weeks or more of color in late spring. Dark green leaves form an
attractive dense mound. Yellow fall color. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part
shade. 12-15" Zone 5-9
Aruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard
Large, creamy white, feathery plumes in early summer. A great source of nectar
for insects. Large, fine textured native is a good substitute for Astilbe. Best in
moist site with morning sun and afternoon shade. Good selection for rain gardens. OH native. 4-6' Zone 5
Amsonia hubrichtii
Thread-leaf Blue Star
Upright bushy plant with fine foliage. Clusters of pale blue flowers in May-June.
Excellent golden fall color. Plant in drifts for maximum 'wow' effect. Provides nice
fine texture and movement with a breeze. Needs good drainage. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' Zone 5
Asarum canadensis
Wild Ginger
Heart shaped green leaves with hidden purplish-brown flowers in spring. Attractive shade garden ground cover. Slowly spreads by rhizomes and seed. Average
to moist soil. Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail. Medicinal uses. OH native 46" Partial to full shade. Zone 4
Anemone canadensis
Meadow Anemone
Robust competitive plant with bright white single flowers from mid-spring to early
summer. Great for naturalizing areas. Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay soil.
OH native. Full sun to partial shade. 12-18" Zone 4
Asclepias exaltata
Poke Milkweed
A tall milkweed tyically found at woodland edges. Pale pink - white flowers droop
elegantly. Blooms in early summer. Average to dry soils. The most shade tolerant of the Oh milkweeds. Partial shade to full shade. 3-5' OH native. Zone 4
Anemonella thalictroides
Rue Anemone
Lovely white flowers in late spring. Long blooming. Attractive whorls of 3-lobed
foliage. Average to dry soil. Best in rich, organic, well drained soil. May go summer dormant. OH native. Part shade to shade. 6-9" Zone 4
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed
Narrow willow like leaves. Pink upturned flower clusters in mid-summer. Butterfly
magnet! Host for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Nice orange fall color. Average
to wet soil. Excellent rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native.
Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 3
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Asclepias sullivantii
Sullivant's Milkweed
Fragrant pink flower clusters in mid-summer. Very similar to Common Milkweed.
Easily grown in average to wet soils. Good for rain gardens. Host plant for Monarch Butterflies and nectar source for many species. OH native. Full sun. 2-3’
Zone 3
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
'Purple Dome' New England Aster
A nice compact form loaded with dark purple flowers in late summer into fall.
Great mixed with goldenrods. Cut back after flowering to prevent self seeding.
Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden
plant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun 18" Zone 3
Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed
Fragrant pinkish-purple flower clusters in early to mid-summer. Easily grown in
average to dry soils. Spreads by rhizomes and seed. Host plant for Monarch
Butterflies and nectar source for many species. OH native. Full sun. 3-4’ Zone 3
Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome'
Vibrant Dome New England Aster
A compact floriferous Aster covered with vibrant pink flowers in fall. Tight round
growth habit makes it a good replacement for mums. Average to moist garden
soil. Found by Bobbie Schwartz. Asters are great host plants for butterflies.
Moderate salt tolerance. Ohio native. Full sun. Ht. 19" Zone 3
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed
Bright orange flowers in June-July. Host for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Beautiful planted with Little Bluestem or other prairie plants. Thrives in dry poor soils.
Must have good drainage. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native.
18-24" Full sun. Zone 3
Aster novi-belgii 'Raspberry Swirl'
Dwarf New York Aster
Compact, rounded form with bright raspberry-pink flowers in late summer -fall.
Mildew resistant. Average to moist soils. Good for rain gardens. Great for late
season pollinators.Moderate salt tolerance. NE US native. Full sun to light
shade. 18-24" Zone 4
Asclepias verticillata
Horsetail Milkweed
Fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. Fine texture with needle like leaves which
turn to yellow and orange in the fall. Slender, upright decorative seedpods. Host
for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Toxic to livestock. Average to dry soil. OH
native. Full sun to part shade 1-2' Zone 4
Aster obl. 'October Skies'
'October Skies' Aromatic Aster
Shorter, bushier, bluer sister of 'Raydon's Favorite'. A strong growing low mound
covered in blue flowers in mid fall. Foliage is aromatic when handled. Highly
tolerant of drought and poor soils. Excellent ground cover. Moderate salt tolerance. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 15-18" Zone 5
Aster cordifolius
Blue Wood Aster
Light blue flowers in early fall. A good naturalizer under trees, at the edge of
woods or other average to dry soil areas. Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera.
Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 2-3' Zone 3
Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite'
'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster
Blue, fine textured single ray flowers in Sept & Oct. A great plant with aromatic
foliage. Very long blooming. Found on calcareous hillsides and cliffs. Asters are
great host plants for butterflies. Well drained soil. Moderate salt tolerance.
Threatened species in OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 3
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry'
'Snow Flurry' Heath Aster
A fabulous dense groundcover covered with white flowers with gold centers for
weeks in the fall. Host for many Lepidoptera. A great compact form of a native
aster. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun-part shade. 6-8"
Zone 5
Aster umbellatus
Flat-topped Aster
Prolific white flowering aster in late summer. Blooms for up to 2 months. Host
plant for Harris' Checkerspot butterfly. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Cut back in late spring to control height. Moderate salt tolerance. OH
native. 3-5' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3
Aster laevis 'Blue Bird'
'Blue Bird' Smooth Aster
Clusters of single bright blue flowers with golden yellow centers in fall. Strong
stems in full sun with clean foliage. Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera. Tolerant of wide variety of soils and moisture levels. Good choice for rain gardens.
Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 3-4'. Zone 4
Baptisia australis
False Blue Indigo
Beautiful native with blue flower spikes in May and June. Attractive seed pods.
Native to open woods and river banks. Baptisias are larval host to several species of Lepidoptera. Great rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal
uses. Endangered in OH. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' Zone 4
Aster lateriflorus
Calico Aster
Strong, well formed plant with deep plum-purple foliage. Pinch back in spring for
shorter plants. White flowers with raspberry centers in Sept-Oct. Good fall pollen
source. Average soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. Cultivar
of an OH native. 2-3' Zone 5
Baptisia x 'Solar Flare Prairieblues'
Solar Flare False Indigo
Spikes of yellow flowers in early summer that age to dark orange. Flowers held
well above the foliage. Decorative dark seed pods. Average to dry soil. Clay
okay with good drainage. Baptisias are larval host to several species of Lepidoptera. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun- part shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Lady in Black' Calico Aster
Strong, well formed plant with bronze/green foliage. Pinch back in spring for
shorter plants. White flowers in Sept-Oct. Good fall pollen source. Average to
moist soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. OH native. 2-3'
Zone 5
Baptisia x 'Lunar Eclipse'
Luar Eclipse False Indigo
Large flower spikes open a pale lemon then age to cream then to light violet and
finally medium violet. Quite a show! Creates a unique bi and tri color effect.
Average to dry soils. Moderate salt tolerance. 2-3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
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Blephilia ciliata
Ohio Horsemint
Pale lavender flowers with purple spots in whorls, similar to Bee Balm flowers, in
summer for many weeks. Great for many pollinators. Foliage has a minty fragrance. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 12-20" Zone 5
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
'Hot Lips' Pink Turtlehead
Rose pink turtle head shaped flowers in August and September top lustrous
deep green foliage. Bronze green early in season and red stems for most of the
season. Moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. US native
2-3' Zone 4
Boltonia asteroides
Thousand-flowered Aster
Explodes into bloom with white aster-type flowers in late summer-fall. Great
plant for naturalizing areas. Excellent for birds and butterflies. Can be pinched
back in spring to keep it shorter. Dry to wet soils. OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Collinsonia canadensis
Stoneroot, Citronella, Richweed
Spikes of yellow flowers that smell like citronella appear above the foliage in late
summer. Attractive but not showy. Typically found in moist woods. Medicinal
uses. OH native. Partial shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Cacalia atriplicfolia
Pale Indian Plantain
Clusters of creamy white flowers in mid-summer. Dramatic, tall prairie plant.
Strong, upright stems with attractive foliage. Average to dry soil. Can be aggressive so maybe not suitable for small gardens. Full sun to light shade. 5-8' Zone 4
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Bright yellow 2" flowers in summer. Deadheading improves flowering time considerably. Long lived native. Great for birds and butterflies. Average to dry soil.
Moderate salt tolerance. Graceful 1-2' plants. OH native. Full sun. Zone 5
Callirhoe involucrata
Wine Cups
Outstanding low growing Central US native with deeply dissected dark green
foliage. Bright magenta single flowers from July to September. A great groundcover and for draping over stone walls. Medicinal uses. Needs full sun and good
drainage. 6-8" Zone 4
Coreopsis tripteris
Tall Coreopsis
Tall, strong stems with whorled leaves create a bamboo effect. A plethora of 2"
yellow flowers in July-September. Excellent for birds and butterflies. Average to
dry soil. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun. 6-8' Zone 5
Calopogon tuberosus
Grass Pink, Bog Orchid
Bright pink flowers in late spring. Butterfly-shaped orchids are about 2" wide on
tall thin stems. Buds start opening from the bottom of the spike that can reach 12
-16" tall. Must be kept moist until finished blooming. Good planted with pitcher
plants. Threatened species in Ohio. Full sun. Zone 5/6
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
'Zagreb' Threadleaf Coreopsis
Clear yellow flowers on compact plants in summer. Late to emerge in spring.
Brighter color and more reliable than 'Moonbeam. Found in dry woods and clearings. Needs good drainage. An Eastern US native. Full sun to part shade. 15"
Zone 4
Caltha palustris
Marsh Marigold
Numerous 1" bright yellow flowers in spring. Attractive waxy round foliage.
Found in wet meadows and along streams. Will seed in and form nice clumps.
We find it tolerant of drier conditions than expected. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full
sun to part shade. 1-2' Zone 5
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
'Lucifer' Crocosmia
Abundant eye-catching, brilliantly red, tubular flowers appear in midsummer atop
bold, slightly arching, sparsely branched 3-foot-tall stems. Mid-green leaves are
pleated and swordlike. Harvest for cut flowers when 50% of buds are open.
Great for hummingbirds! Average to dry soil. Full sun. 3' Zone 5/6
Campanula rotundifolia
Harebell
A little native that overwinters as a small rosette of round leaves. It sends up
narrow leaves and wiry flower stems in spring. The upright flower buds become
pendulous blue, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms from summer to fall. Dry to moist
soil. Threatened species in OH. Sun to light shade. 8-12" Zone 3
Delphinium exaltatum
Blue Delphinium, Larkspur
Spikes of blue spurred flowers top 3-6' stems from July to September. Perfect
for woodland edges. Best in average to rich soils but tolerates drought once
established. Eastern US native. Potentially threatened species in OH. Partial
shade. 3-6' Zone 5
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Blue Cohosh
A woodland native well known for it's medicinal value. Foliage has a blue sheen,
especially in the spring. Insignificant yellowish green flowers in spring are followed by pairs of beautiful metallic blue fruits in late summer. Best in rich, moist
soil. OH native. Shade 12-18" Zone 3
Delphinium tricorne
Dwarf Larkspur
Lovely blue flower spikes in spring. Typically found in moist, wooded slopes or
thickets. Good choice for a damp spot that needs a splash of color. It takes a
few years for the roots to spread and look full. Moist to wet soil. OH Native. 814" Sun to light shade. Zone 4
Chelone glabra
Turtlehead
White turtlehead (big snapdragon) shaped flowers in August and September.
Great back of the border plant and a hummingbird favorite. Host for Baltimore
butterfly. Moist to average location. Good selection for rain gardens. Medicinal
uses. OH native Full sun to part shade. 2-4' Zone 5
Dicentra cucullaria
Dutchman's Breeches
Creamy white flowers above finely dissected blue-green foliage in early spring.
Morning sun will result in more flowers. Best in rich, moist soil. Blooms a week
earlier than Squirrel Corn. Goes summer dormant. OH native. 4-6" Partial to full
shade. Zone 3
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Perennials
Dicentra spectabilis
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
Arching stems of large, pink hearts in spring. May rebloom if deadheaded. The
foliage is often dormant in hot summers. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden
plant. Japan. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Hyssop Leaved Thoroughwort
Attractive white flat topped flower clusters in late summer. Great for butterflies
and other pollinators. Fine foliage provides nice texture. Average to dry soil.
Drought tolerant. Medicinal uses. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'
White Bleeding Heart
Arching stems of large, white heart shaped flowers in spring. May rebloom if
deadheaded. Often dormant in hot summers. Average to moist soil. Good rain
garden plant. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset
Rounded heads of white flowers late-summer into early fall. Blooms for weeks!
Attracts Butterflies. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Spreads freely
when well sited. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to
part shade. 4' Zone 4
Echinacea p 'Rubinstern'
'Ruby Star' Purple Coneflower
Huge, fragrant, deep purple-pink, flat-topped flowers. Fast growing, strong
stemmed, robust plant. An improved 'Magnus' from Jelitto. Good cut flowers.
Average soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun. 2-3'
Zone 4
Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway'
'Gateway' Joe Pye Weed
Large bright pink flower clusters in mid-late summer. Deep wine-red stems.
Plants form large dramatic clumps. Butterflies love them! Average to moist soil.
Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part
shade. 5-6' Zone 4
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
An excellent native flower common in the prairies. Typically dark rose petals and
orange centers, occasionally white. Blooms for weeks in mid-summer. Grows in
moist to dry soils. Good rain garden plant. Great for butterflies and birds. Medicinal uses. OH native. 2-3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3
Eupatorium 'Phantom'
Phantom Joe Pye Weed
Large rosy purple flower clusters from late summer into fall. Seed heads may
persist into winter. Nice dwarf form of Joe Pye Weed. Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay soil. Rarely bothered by deer. Full sun to part shade. 2-4' Zone 4
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
'Amber Queen' Fariy Wings, Barrenwort
Large yellow flowers turn orange as they mature. Flowers are held well above
the foliage. New leaves are bronze marked then age to green. Great clump
forming perennial for under trees where other plants fail to perform. Average to
dry soil. Part to full shade. 14" Zone 4
Eupatorium purpureum
Sweet Joe Pye Weed
Large purple flower clusters in mid-late summer. Plants form large dramatic
clumps. Butterflies love them! Crushed foliage has a vanilla fragrance. Average
to moist soil. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 4-6' Zone 3
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake Master
Yucca-like foliage with unique spiky white flowers in mid-summer. An excellent
specimen plant or in groups of three. Does best in medium to dry soils. Medicinal uses. Potentially threatened species in OH. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 5
Filipendula rubra
Queen of the Prairie
Spectacular bright pink plumes in early summer make this a showstopper! Best
in rich, moist soil does well in good garden soil. Tolerates wet soil. Good rain
garden plant. Medicinal uses. Full sun OH native. 4-5' Zone 4
Erythronium americanum
Yellow Trout Lily
One of the first flowers in spring. Bright yellows flowers appear soon after the
mottled leaves emerge. Found in moist woodlands. It goes dormant after flowering. Medicinal uses. OH native. Part shade. 4-6" Zone 4
Fragaria vesca
Woodland Strawberry
White flowers all summer. (Considered everbearing) Small edible strawberry
fruit. Spreads by runners to form a nice ground cover. Moist, rich well drained
soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-8" Zone 5
Eupatorium altissimum
Tall Boneset
White flower clusters in late summer into fall. Great pollen source for butterflies.
Good for naturalized areas. Average to dry soil. Rarely eaten by deer. Full sun to
Fragaria virginiana
Thick-leaved Wild Strawberry
White flowers in spring followed by sweet red strawberries. Great for wildlife,
butterflies, and people. Cool season plant, goes dormant after fruiting. Average
to moist soil. Medicial uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 6" Zone 3
Eupatorium coelestinum
Hardy Ageratum, Mist Flower
Flat topped clusters of lavender to light blue flowers in summer. Spreads readily
by rhizomes and seed making it a good choice for meadows and large naturalized areas. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Full sun to
light shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Gentiana andrewsii
Bottle Gentian
Striking dark blue flowers, which remain closed, have the appearance of buds.
One of the last flowers to bloom in fall. Best in moist, rich soil. Tolerates full sun
with consistent moisture and average to moist soil in the shade. OH native. 1218" Zone 3
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Perennials
Gentiana 'True Blue'
True Blue Gentian
Large, 2-inch, bright blue flowers are present mid-summer into early autumn.
Semi-glossy, medium-green foliage is arranged oppositely along sturdy, wellbranched stems. Average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade. 15-20" Zone 3
Goodyera pubescens
Rattlesnake Plantain
Lovely tiny native woodland orchid with subtle charms. Silvery veined evergreen
basal foliage hugs the ground. Interesting spikes of small white flowers in late
summer. Rich moist woodland soil. OH native. Shade. Foliage 1" with 12" flower
stalks. Zone 4
Geranium maculatum
Wild Cransbill
Our native woodland geranium has lavender flowers in mid-spring to early summer. It grows well in just about any soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses.
OH native. Shade. 12-18" Zone 4
Helenium autumnale 'Siesta'
Helen's Flower Siesta
Deep bluish-red ray petals surround a maroon and yellow cone to create a lovely
two-toned effect. 18"-30" If you cut them back in June, they will remain between
18-20" every year. Average to moist, well drained soil. Full sun. Zone 3.
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
'Espresso' Cranesbill
A bold new look for our native cranesbill selected in the woods of PA. Pale
lavender flowers over very attractive maroon foliage. A great groundcover or
shade garden feature plant. Medicinal uses. Afternoon shade or light dappled
shade. 8" Zone 4
Helenium flexuosum
Purple-headed Helen's Flower
Bright yellow reflexed petals form a "skirt" under round brown cones from mid to
late summer. Compact bushy plants are tolerant of a wide variety of conditions.
OH native. Full sun. 18-24" Zone 4
Geranium x 'Azure Rush'
Azure Rush Hardy Geranium
2 1/2" light blue flowers all summer and into fall. A sport of Geranium Rozanne
with a more compact habit and lighter flower color. Forms a nice tight clump.
Average soil. Full sun to part shade. 15-18" x 2' Zone 5
Helianthus mollis
Downy Sunflower
Beautiful 3" yellow flowers in late summer above downy gray-green foliage. A
goldfinch favorite. Provide good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. Average, well drained soil. Full sun Threatened species in OH. 4' Zone 4
Geranium x 'Dilys'
'Dily's' Hardy Geranium
Dark pink flowers from early summer to frost on finely cut foliage. A strong
carefree grower. Good groundcover and for cascading over rock walls. Wine red
foliage in fall. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 10-12" Zone 5
Helianthus tuberosus
Jerusalem Artichokes
Bright yellow flowers in summer with a chocolate scent. Grown for their edible
tubers which can be eaten raw or cooked. Very sweet raw. At harvest the starch
in the tubers is inulin which is good for diabetics. Harvest in fall or as needed.
Average to moist soil. Spreads aggressively. OH native. Full sun. 4-6' Zone 3
Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'
Max Frei Hardy Geranium
Attractive, finely divided leaves produce deep magenta pink, cup shaped flowers
in early summer, then sporadically throughout the season. Compact. Average to
moist soil. Useful as a very low growing groundcover in sun or part shade. 1015" Zone 5
Heliopsis helianthoides
False Sunflower
Deep yellow 2" wide flowers for weeks in mid-summer. A self sewing butterfly
magnet. Birds eat the seeds in fall/winter. Thrives in poor dry soil. OH native.
Geranium x 'Rozanne'
'Rozanne' Hardy Geranium
Stunning large purple-blue flowers all summer and into fall. Dark green foliage
marbled with chartreuse. Forms beautiful large clumps. Perennial Plant Association 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. Average soil. Full sun to part shade. 2' x 2
½' Zone 5
Heliopsis h. 'Summer Nights'
'Summer Nights' False Sunflower
A stunning selection of a native sunflower. Mahogany centers in deep yellow
flowers for weeks in mid-summer. Red tinged foliage and dark red stems.
Thrives in poor dry soil. Seed propagated strain of OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Geum triflorum
Prairie Smoke
Nodding pink flowers in spring followed by feathery pink seed heads that dance
in the breeze. Average to poor dry soils. Spreading rootstocks form a groundcover. Medicinal uses. US native. Full sun to afternoon shade. 12-15" Zone 3
Helleborus x 'Brandywine'
'Brandywine' Lenten Rose
Flowers a beautiful mix of dark reds, spotted pinks, picotees and apricots, along
with doubles and anemones in early spring. Deer resistant. Well drained soil.
Perennial Plant Asscoication 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year. Partial to full
Gillenia trifoliata
Bowmans Root (Porteranthus trifoliatus)
Bright white flowers with red petioles and mahogany stems. Compact, interesting form. Average to moist soil. Medicinal uses. Threatened species in OH. Full
Hepatica acutiloba
Sharp-lobed Liverleaf
Great native plant for moist, shady areas. Often found over limestone. Flowers
vary from white to light blue and occasionally pink. Flowering occurs in very
early spring and may last 2-3 weeks. Leaves have 3 sharp pointed lobes. OH
native. 8" Zone 3
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Perennials
Heuchera longiflora
Long-flowered Alum-root
Beautiful dark green foliage mottled with silver highlights. Pale yellow flowers
sway above the foliage in late spring. Fruits ripen in late summer. Grows in rich,
shaded woods over limestone substrates and outcroppings. Threatened species
in Ohio. Partial shade. 8-14" Zone 4
Iris brevacaulis
Leafy Blue Flag, Zigzag Iris
Deep blue flowers with yellow and white crests. Narrow arching leaves. The
flowers are produced on zigzag stems amongst the leaves. Moist to wet soil.
They are the last of the water irises to bloom. Spreads by creeping rhizomes.
Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 2' Zone 4
Heuchera v. 'Autumn Bride'
Autumn Bride Alumroot
Large creamy white flower panicles rise to 30" in late summer-fall. Long bloom
time. Medium green foliage on clump forming plant. Typically found in rich moist
woodlands with good drainage. Moderate salt tolerance. Endangered species in
OH. Full sun to part shade. Foliage 18" Zone 3
Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
Beautiful blue flowers with yellow crests in late spring. Good ground cover for
naturalizing in the shade. Spreads by rhizomes. Average to moist soils. OH
native. Partial shade. 6-8" Zone 5
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Rose Mallow
Rose-pink to white 3-4" cone-shaped flowers with a dark burgundy eye in late
summer. This is the most common rose mallow, found over most of the eastern
half of the US. Very late to emerge in spring. Average to wet soils. Great for rain
gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. 3-7' Zone 5
Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris
Loads of blue-violet flowers in May-June. Attractive sword-like foliage all summer. Hummingbirds love it! Average to wet soils. Excellent for rain gardens. Cut
back in fall. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 2-3' Zone 2
Hibiscus x 'Kopper King'
'Kopper King' Hardy Hibiscus
Large creamy white flowers with bright red eyes. Copper-red leaves. Foliage
color and flower count best in full sun with consistent moisture. Late to emerge
in spring. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 4
Iris x 'Anne Chowning'
'Anne Chowning' Louisiana Iris
Deep velvety red flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of a
group of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively. Native to marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Cut back in fall. Average to
wet soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Hibiscus x 'Lord Baltimore'
'Lord Baltimore' Hardy Hibiscus
Enormous crimson red flowers in mid to late summer. Deeply cut foliage. Late
to emerge in spring. Average to moist or poorly drained soils. Good selection for
rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' Zone 4
Iris x 'Arcadian Mist'
'Arcadian Mist' Louisiana Iris
Pure white flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of a group
of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively. Native to
marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Cut back in fall. Average to wet soil.
Good for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Hibiscus x 'Plum Crazy'
'Plum Crazy' Hardy Hibiscus
Large plum pink flowers with a dark eye over deeply dissected purplish leaves.
Long bloom time in mid to late summer. Compact rounded growth habit. Late to
emerge in spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Average to wet soil.
Best in full sun. Ht. 3-4' Zone 4
Iris x 'Black Gamecock'
'Black Gamecock' Louisiana Iris
Velvety dark purple flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of
a group of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively.
Native to marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Average to wet soil. Great
in rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Hibiscus x 'Robert Fleming'
'Robert Fleming' Hardy Hibiscus
Dark purple buds open into large deep velvety red flowers on dense compact
plants. Blooms mid to late summer. Late to emerge in spring. Does well in containers. Average to wet soils. Excellent rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade.
Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. 36" Zone 5
Isotoma fluviatilis
Blue Star Creeper
Light blue star-shaped flowers for most of the summer. An easy to grow groundcover that forms dense mats of foliage. Tolerates foot traffic. Great for creeping
between stepping stones. Average to dry soil. Slow to leaf out in spring. Sun to
part shade. 1-3" Zone 5
Hibiscus x 'Royal Gems'
'Royal Gems' Hardy Hibiscus
Large brilliant pink flowers in mid to late summer. Compact plant with deep purple leaves in the sun. Only 3' tall with good branching. Late to emerge in spring.
Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. Full sun. 36" Zone 5
Jeffersonia diphylla
Twinleaf
White flowers in very early spring. Small identical twin leaves slowly enlarge
after blooming to 5" across. Interesting seed capsules. A great woodland
groundcover for the alkaline soils of Central OH. Average to moist soils. Medicinal uses. OH native. 12" Partial shade. Zone 4
Hydrastis canadensis
Golden Seal
An increasingly rare woodland wildflower. The yellow rhizomes are coveted for
medicinal uses. Attractive foliage, ephemeral flowers, and bright red seeds. Best
in rich moist soil. From cultivated stock plants. OH native. Shade. 10-15" Zone 4
Lavendula 'Phenomenal'
Lavender Phenomenal
Dark purple, fragrant flowers in early summer. Tight mounding habit with silvery
foliage. Most cold hardy and disease resistant Lavender. Evergreen. Average
well drained soil.Both ornamental and edible. 2-3' Full sun. Zone 5
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Perennials
Liatris spicata
Blazing Star
Upright purple flower spikes in mid-summer. Excellent cut flower. Average to
poor, dry soils. Cut back after blooming. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'
'Raspberry Wine' Bee Balm
Raspberry-like buds open to clear wine-red flowers in midsummer. Dark green,
highly mildew resistant foliage. Great for hummingbirds. Average to moist soil.
Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 3
Liatris squarrosa
Colic Root
Bright purple, large button flowers in mid-late summer on deep green, shiny,
leathery foliage. Mature plants typically have upright, robust, multi-branched
form. Needs good drainage. Use in rain gardens on drier edges. Potentially
threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 24-30" Zone 5
Monarda 'Petite Delight'
Petite Delight' Bee Balm
Rose-pink flowers in mid summer. Attracts hummingbirds, sphinx moths and
butterflies. Aromatic, medium green, mildew resistant foliage. Average to moist
soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 12-18" Zone 4
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
Bright red flower spikes in late summer. Average to moist soils in bright to deep
shade. Hummingbirds love it! Great for shady rain gardens. Full sun okay if kept
moist. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Monarda 'Petite Wonder'
Petite Wonder' Bee Balm
Light pink flowers in mid to late summer. Great plant for many pollinators. Shiny
dark green, fragrant foliage. Bee balm was once used to relieve bee stings.
Average to wet soil. 9-12" Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia
Blue spikes (occasionally white) in late summer. More sun and drought tolerant
than L. cardinalis. Best in moist to average conditions. Good for rain gardens.
Nice cut flower. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Nepeta 'Junior Walker'
Junior Walker Catmint
Sterile, dwarf, clump forming catmint. Fragrqnt, lavender blue flowers bloom all
summer. Great for pollinators. Blue green foliage. Average to dry soils. Needs
good drainage. Deer and rabbit resistant. 15" Full sun Zone 5
Mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells
Pink buds open to sky-blue bells in early spring. Best in moist, organic, woodland soils. Can be used in rain gardens but need to mix with other plants because it is dormant in summer. OH native. Shade. 24" Zone 4
Pachysandra procumbens
Allegheny Spurge
Underused native woodland species of pachysandra. Large dark green lightly
mottled foliage creates an excellent ground cover for shade. White bottle brush
flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Slower growing than the common
Asian species. Average to moist soil. Partial to full shade. 6-8" Zone 5
Monarda bradburiana
Eastern Bee Balm
White to purple flowers with purple markings and fragrant minty foliage. The
nectar attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Species is resistant to powdery
mildew. Average to dry soil. Mid-western US native. 12-24" Full sun to part
shade. Zone 5
Paeonia x 'Bartzella'
'Bartzella' Itoh Peony
A vigorous plant with abundant semi-double to double lemon yellow blooms and
small red flares that glow in the afternoon sun. The large, well-formed blossoms
carried high above the lush green foliage also make good cut flowers. Lemony
fragrance. Herbaceous and Tree Peony cross. Full Sun. 36" x 40" Zone 3
Monarda didyma
Oswego Tea, Bee Balm
Gorgeous scarlet flowers in summer which attract hummingbirds, sphinx moths
and butterflies. Fragrant green foliage. Will spread if well sited. Average to moist
soil. Great for rain gardens. Good air circulation reduces powdery mildew. OH
native. 2-3' Full sun to light shade. Zone 3
Paeonia x 'Callies Memory'
Callies Memory' Itoh Peony
Showy peach colored buds opening to yellow-cream large, semi-double flowers,
edged in a deeper russet, with maroon flares with petals crimped in picotee
edge. Blooms mid-season. Lush dark green leaves. Average to dry soil. Full sun.
2-3’ x 3’ Zone 3
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Lavender flowers in midsummer. Great for butterflies and hummingbirds. Fragrant green foliage. Clump forming. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden
plant. Somewhat mildew resistant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun
to light shade. 2-3' Zone 3
Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'
'Cora Louise' Itoh Peony
Large, white semi-double blooms with deep lavender to purple flares are reminiscent of Paeonia rockii. Strong stems hold the bloom above the dark green
foliage. Along with a pleasant fragrance, this is an appealing flower for the garden or the vase. Full sun. 30" x 42" Zone 3
Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'
'Gardenview Scarlet' Bee Balm
Vibrant red flowers in mid-summer. Attracts hummingbirds, sphinx moths and
butterflies. Aromatic, medium green, highly mildew resistant foliage. Average to
moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 3
Paeonia x 'Julia Rose'
'Julia Rose' Itoh Peony
Single to semi-double blooms which open cherry red on to orange and later
yellow as the flowers mature. The result is an attractive mix of variously colored
blooms on one plant. Very vigorous and floriferous. Average to dry soil. Full Sun.
30" x 36" Zone 3
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Perennials
Parthenium integrifolium
Wild Quinine
A fabulous native for the garden! Pure white, flat-topped flowers in early to midsummer. Very long bloom time plus lush, dark green attractive foliage. Best in
rich, well drained soil. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-4'
Zone 4
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
'Red Riding Hood' Garden Phlox
A compact Phlox with dark green foliage adorned with bright shiny red flowers.
Blooms for 6+ weeks. Best in moist to average soil. Found in fertile bottom lands
and meadows. Good rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native
cultivar. Sun to part shade. Attracts butterflies. Good cut flower. 18" Zone 3
Penstemon calycosus
Long Sepaled Beardtongue
Lovely inflorescences of lavender flowers with white throats in early summer for
3-4 weeks. Nectar source for long-tongued bees, hummingbirds and sphinx
moths. Top dies back after flowering. Basal foliage persists year round. Average
to moist soil. 1-3' Full sun. Zone 5
Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
'Sherwood Purple' Creeping Phlox
Clear purple flowers in spring. Creeping habit will form a nice dense groundcover in the shade garden. Perennial Plant Association 1990 Perennial Plant of the
Year. Average to moist soil. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Partial to full
shade. 6-10" Zone 2
Penstemon digitalis
Foxglove Beardtongue
Tubular white flowers on 2-3' stems over attractive dark green foliage in early
summer. Nectar source for long-tongued bees, hummingbirds and sphinx moths.
Native to moist prairie habitats. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance.
Full sun. OH native. 2-3' Zone 4
Physostegia v. 'Miss Manners'
Obedient Plant
Deep green, glossy foliage and pure white snapdragon-like flowers all summer.
A nice clumping form with excellent secondary branching and good re-bloom.
Selected for its "well behaved" non-spreading habit. Average soils. Moderate
salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. OH native. 18-24" Zone 3
Penstemon hirsutus
Hairy Beard-tongue
Covered in lavender, tubular flowers in early summer. Blooms for several weeks.
Deadhead after flowering. Great for hummingbirds. Easy to grow in average to
dry soils. Found in upland woods and dry meadows. OH native. 2-3' Full sun to
part shade. Zone 3
Podophyllum peltatum
May Apple
One large lobed leaf hides creamy nodding flowers. Yellow fruit. Average to
moist soil. Goes dormant early. Local genome. Medicinal uses. OH native. This
native thrives in partial to heavy shade. 18" Zone 4
Phlox glaberrima 'Morris Berd'
'Morris Berd' Smooth Phlox
Pink flowers with a white center in spring. Cut back after flowering for rebloom. A
great native Phlox for average to moist soils. Excellent choice for rain gardens.
Good disease resistance. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1' Zone 4
Polemonium reptans
Jacob's Ladder
An easy to grow woodland native with attractive foliage all season. Lovely blue
flowers in the spring. Attractive white fruit in the fall. Slow spreading. Best in rich
moist soil. Good for rain gardens. 8-18" OH native. Partial to full shade. Zone 2
Phlox glaberrina 'Triple Play'
'Triple Play' Smooth Phlox
A stunning variegated form with creamy white edges with hints of pink in the
spring and fall. Pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Average to moist soil.
Good for rain gardens. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 12" Zone 5
Polygonatum biflorum
Solomon's Seal
Lovely arching stems with pendulous white flowers in spring. Native to moist,
organic woodland soil. Good for rain gardens. Will form colonies if well sited. OH
native. Partial to full shade. 18" Zone 3
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
'Blue Paradise' Tall Garden Phlox
Beautiful violet blue flowers with a magenta center. Often appear blue in the
morning and dark pink in the afternoon. Blooms for weeks. Best in full sun with
good air circulation. Mildew resistant. Moderate salt tolerance. Average soil. OH
native. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 4.
Polygonatum commutatum
Great Solomon's Seal
The largest native Solomon's Seal with pendulous white flowers in early summer. Best in an organic, moist, woodland soil. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Shade. 48" Zone 3
Phlox paniculata 'David'
'David' Tall Garden Phlox
Bright white fragrant flowers in mid-summer. Blooms for weeks. Highly mildew
resistant. Average to rich soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Best in full sun with
good air circulation. Perennial Plant Association 2002 Perennial Plant of the
Year. Cultivar of an OH native. 3-4' Zone 4
Polygonatum multiflorum 'Variegatum'
Variegated Solomon's Seal
Lovely arching foliage with narrow white margins brightens up a shady area.
White pendulous flowers in early summer. Average to moist soil. Shade. 2'
Zone 3
Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'
Tall Garden Phlox Nicky
Fragrant magenta flowers from July to September. Darkest color of the Tall
Phlox. Some what mildew resistant. Best in rich moist well drained soil. Tolerates Black Walnuts. Moderate salt tolerance. OH Native. Full sun to light shade.
2-4' Zone 5.
Pycnanthemum muticum
Short-toothed Mountain Mint
Very showy, velvety, silvery bracts. Flowers are pinkish. Attracts an amazing
number of pollinators. Fragrant foliage. Compact habit. Meadows and moist
woods. Good for rain gardens. Native to wood's edge. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
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Perennials
Ratibida pinnata
Prairie Coneflower
Reflexed yellow petals surround brown cones in mid-summer. Easy to grow in
most situations and is great for birds and butterflies. Combines well with meadow grasses and flowers. Good choice for rain gardens. OH native. 3-5' Zone 3
Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot
Beautiful white flowers with yellow centers in early spring. Flowers remain
closed on cloudy days. Attractive lobed foliage persists until mid to late summer.
Average to moist soil. OH woodland native. 6-8" Partial shade. Zone 3
Rhexia virginica
Virginia Meadow Beauty
Bright clusters of rose pink flowers with yellow stamens for most of the summer.
Scarlet foliage in fall. Plants form potato-like tubers and move around a bit from
year to year. Moist to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Potentially threatened OH
native. 8-16" Full sun to part shade. Zone 3
Sarracenia sp.
Pitcher Plants
A number of species and hybrids of pitcher plants are available. Plants grow in
bogs. All have a new flush of leaves in late spring and late summer. Flowers in
late spring. Soil is 50/50 mix of sand and peat. Must be kept wet. 6-24" US native. Full Sun. Zone 5/6
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida
Brown Eyed Susan
Abundant yellow flowers from mid-summer to late fall, much longer flowering
than R. 'Goldsturm.' Deep green foliage. Average to dry soil. Well drained soil in
winter a must. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 24-30" Zone 5
Scutellaria incana
Hyssop Scullcap
Purple flowers above bushy green plants provide weeks of color in mid-summer.
Found at woods edge and in sunny meadows. OH native. Full sun to part
shade. 3-4' Zone 4
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little
Goldstar'
Little Goldstar Brown Eyed Susan
Abundant yellow flowers from mid-summer to late fall, with more flowers than R.
'Goldsturm.' Deep green foliage. Average to dry, well-drained soil. Drought
tolerant. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 12-16" Zone 4
Sedum ternatum
Wild Stonecrop
A shade tolerant native sedum found in woods, mossy rocks and ledges. Evergreen whorled foliage with star shaped white flowers in late spring. Great for
rock gardens, containers and green roofs with some shade. Average to moist
soil. OH native. Part sun to shade. 6" Zone 3
Rudbeckia laciniata
Green-headed Coneflower
A dramatic, tall native with showy yellow flowers in mid to late summer. Attractive deeply cut foliage. Average to moist soils. Great for rain gardens. Full sun
to part shade. OH native. 5-8' Zone 5
Senecio aureus (Packera aurea)
Heart-leaved Groundsel
Golden daisy-like flowers above deep shiny green basal foliage in May. A strong
ground cover for moist woodland areas, nearly evergreen. Will spread readily
when well sited. A good plant for rain gardens. Completely under used. OH
native. Sun to shade. 12" Zone 4
Rudbeckia maxima
Dumbo's Ears
Incredible wildflower! Tall branching stems loaded with yellow coneflowers in
summer. Huge, powder blue basal foliage looks great from spring-fall. Great
specimen plant. Will thrive in average to dry garden conditions. Goldfinch magnet! Southern US native. Full sun. 6-7' Zone 5
Senna hebecarpa (Cassia hebecarpa)
Wild Senna
Showy yellow flower clusters in mid-summer above lush compound foliage.
Legume with interesting seed pods. A robust native for full sun and medium to
moist soil. Medicinal uses. Full sun. OH native. 4-6' Zone 4
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet Coneflower
A taller Black Eyed Susan with abundant yellow flowers that last for weeks in
mid-late summer. Pinch in late spring for shorter plants. Average to wet soil.
Good choice for rain gardens. Midwest native. 3-6' Full sun. Zone 3
Silene caroliniana
Wild Pink
Covered with rose-pink flowers in mid to late spring. Low mounding plant with
dark, semi-evergreen leaves. Grows in average to dry soil. Native to limestone
areas but does well in acidic soil as well. Must have good drainage. OH native. 8
-12" Full sun to part shade. Zone 5
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
'Henry Eilers' Sweet Coneflower
Flowers with finely quilled yellow petals with brown cones blanket these strong
upright plants in late summer. Good cut flower with fragrant foliage. Pinch back
for shorter plants. Average to wet soil. Excellent rain garden plant. Midwest
native. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 5
Silene regia
Royal Catchfly
Bright red flowers for many weeks in mid to late summer. Rare and spectacular.
Attracts hummingbirds. Foliage not it's best feature. Mix with other plants so you
can enjoy the flowers. Average to dry well-drained soils. Threatened species in
OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 4
Ruellia humilis
Wild Petunia
Lavender petunia-like flowers all summer long. Great for rock gardens and
border edges. A drought tolerant native of the Eastern US. Spreads nicely by
seed. Dry to average soil. Full sun and partial shade. OH native. 1-2' Zone 4
Silene stellata
Starry Campion
White flowers with 5 fringed petals in early summer. Clump forming plant. Average to dry, well drained soil. Typically found in dry open woodlands or edges.
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Perennials
Silene virginica
Fire Pink
Bright red flowers above dark green foliage. Short-lived but seeds freely. Easier
to grow than Royal Catchfly. Great for hummingbirds and butterflies. Welldrained soils. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 12-18" Zone 4
Solidago x 'Little Lemon'
'Little Lemon' Dwarf Goldenrod
Stunning compact little plant with great branching smothered in flowers in late
summer and fall. The lemon yellow flowers combine well with fall asters. Average to dry soil. 12-15" Full sun. Zone 4
Silphium laciniatum
Compass Plant
Deeply dissected leaves tend to orient themselves in a north-south direction. At
maturity may have up to 100 large yellow flowers on an 8' stalk. Does well in
poor soils and clay. Very deep rooted. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses.
Full sun. Endangered species in OH. 6-8' Zone 4
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink
Fabulous yellow star burst flowers with deep red throats in May and June. Medium green leaves on a bushy compact plant. Initially slow growing but worth the
wait! Average to moist soil. Typically found at woodland edges. Medicinal uses.
Eastern US native. Full sun to part shade. 18" Zone 5
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Large prairie native attracting birds and butterflies. Huge leaves form a "cup"
around the square stem. Dozens of large bright yellow flowers in late summer.
Seeds in readily. Moist to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses.
Full sun OH native. 8-10' Zone 4
Spiranthes cernua var.odorata
Fragrant Lady's Tresses
A native orchid with shiny green ground hugging rosettes. Fragrant white flower
spikes spiral upward in early fall. Easy to grow, spreads to form small colonies.
Average to moist soil in the shade. Use in bog gardens in full sun. Medicinal
uses. OH native. Zone 4
Silphium terebinthinaceum
Prairie Dock
Large yellow sunflower-like flowers (to 3" wide) in loose clusters on smooth,
almost leafless stems branching at the top in mid to late summer. Huge dark
green leaves form a basal clump beneath the flowers. Good for rain gardens.
Moist to dry, poor soils. OH native. Full sun. 6-10' x 3' Zone 4
Stylophorum diphyllum
Wood Poppy
Showy 2" yellow flowers above glossy lobed foliage. Great native for moist shaded sites. Spreads readily when well sited. Excellent for rain gardens. Blooms in
late spring. Used as a dye plant by Native Americans. Medicinal uses. Partial to
full shade. OH native. 18" Zone 5
Sisyrinchium a. 'Lucerne'
'Lucerne' Blue Eyed Grass
Grass-like foliage with bright blue ¾" star shaped flowers with gold centers
bloom for 6-8 weeks. Flowers open late morning and close up at night. Great for
edging. Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 8-10" Zone 5
Tephrosia virginiana
Goat's Rue
Pale yellow flowers with lavender wings in early summer. Compound foliage
adds interesting texture to the garden. A legume, it fixes nitrogen in the soil. Best
in acidic, dry, well drained soil. Deep rooted. OH native. 8-20" Full sun to light
shade. Zone 4
Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum
racemosum)
False Solomon Seal
A graceful native for moist woods. Fragrant creamy white flower clusters at the
tips of the foliage in spring. Bright red berries in fall. Plants spread by rhizomes
but not aggressively. Best in moist soil and partial shade. 1-3' OH native. Zone 3
Teucrium canadense
American Germander
Purplish-pink flower spikes all summer long. Excellent plant for Hummingbirds
and long tongued insects. Woody based, clump forming perennial. Spreads by
rhizomes. Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1.5-3'
Zone 4.
Solidago caesia
Bluestem Goldenrod
Clusters of bright yellow flowers along the stems in fall. Great for butterflies and
bees. Arching greenish purple stems. Average to dry soils. Good plant for rain
gardens. Sun to light shade. OH native. 18-36" Zone 4
Teucrium chamaedrys
Germander
Evergreen dwarf mound form with dense, glossy, small, toothed dark green
leaves. Can be sheared into low hedges. Lavender flowers on 5" racemes in
summer. Hummingbirds love it. Cut back in March. Well drained soil. Drought
tolerant. Medicinal uses. Full sun to partial shade. 12-15" Zone 4
Solidago ohioensis
Ohio Goldenrod
Bright yellow flower clusters in late summer into fall. Largest flowers of the goldenrods. Excellent late season pollen source. Very showy and good performer.
Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3'
Zone 3
Thermopsis villosa
Carolina Lupine, Aaron's Rod
Yellow flower spikes in early summer resemble Baptisia and Lupines. Compound foliage is attractive throughout the season. Tough and long lived once
established. Legume. Good for dry sites. US native. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 5
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
'Fireworks' Rough-stemmed Goldenrod
Golden yellow radiating flowers explode like fireworks of color for fall. A compact clump forming plant. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 3-4' Zone 4
Thalictrum dasycarpum
Meadow Rue
Purplish-white flowers in early summer. Compound foliage provides fine texture.
Average to moist soils. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 4
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Perennials
Tiarella cordifolia
Foam Flower
A woodland native with white starry flowers in early spring. Green heuchera-like
leaves tinged with burgundy form a nice groundcover. Leaf shape and colors are
quite variable. Best in moist, organic soils. Medicinal uses. Shade. 6-12" Zone 3
Veronicastrum virginicum
Culvers Root
Dramatic white flower spikes in late summer. Very tough and long lasting when
established. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH
native. Full sun to part shade. 4-5' Zone 5
Tradescantia ohiensis
Ohio Spiderwort
Flowers in pink, blue or purple all summer. Flowers close in late afternoon then
open in morning. Grass-like blue-gray foliage. A great plant for dry sunny locations. Use in rain gardens with good drainage. Full sun to part shade. OH native.
2-3' Zone 5
Viola pubescens v. pubescens
Downy Yellow Violet
Yellow flowers in spring above heart shaded leaves. Flowers are edible. Violets
are host to many butterflies and moths. Average to moist soil. Forms nices
clumps. Easy to grow OH native. 6-12" Part shade. Zone 3
Trillium erectum
Purple Trillium
Showy burgundy-to-red-bracts with cream stamens above whorls of dogwoodlike, deep-veined, oval leaves. Rich moist soil. Usually summer dormant. Trilliums are slow to establish. Medicinal uses. OH native. Shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Viola walteri 'Silver Gem'
Silver Gem Walter's Violet
Violet-blue flowers appear in spring and continue to fall. Forms a dense, tidy mat
of attractive heart shaped leaves with silver streaks. Violets are host to many
butterflies and moths. Moist to dry soil. Tough, easy to grow native. Species is
threatened in OH. Partial to full shade. 3-5” x 10-15” Zone 5
Trillium grandiflorum
Great White Trillium
Waxy, white bracts look like white dogwood in early spring. Flowers age to pink.
Whorls of dogwood-like, oval leaves. Rich moist soil. Slow to establish. Usually
summer dormant. State wildflower of OH. Shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Waldsteinia fragariodies
Barren Strawberry
Yellow flowers on glossy strawberry-like leaves in spring. A lovely, tough, evergreen groundcover for shade. Spreads without being aggressive. Average soil.
OH native. Partial shade. 8" Zone 5
Trillium luteum
Yellow Trillium
Lemon scented, waxy yellow bracts over mottled foliage. Blooms in early spring.
Rich moist soil. Usually summer dormant. Trilliums are slow to establish. Southeastern US Native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Zizia aurea
Golden Alexanders
Deep green, nicely divided basal foliage. Bright yellow clusters of 3-4" umbels in
May-June. May rebloom if deadheaded. Average to moist soils. Good rain gar-
Grasses
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Wake-robin, Bloody Butcher
One of the smallest sessile Trilliums with narrow maroon petals in early spring.
Thin mottled leaves. It spreads rapidly by rhizomes forming loose colonies.
Found in floodplains and rich, moist woods. Usually summer dormant. Potentially threatened species in OH. Part sun, light shade. 4-12" Zone 4
Acorus americanus
Sweet Flag
Fragrant Iris-like foliage with small inconspicuous flowers. A tough, adaptable
plant for water's edge and moist locations. Spreads by rhizomes. Good for rain
gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Potentially threatened OH native. Full sun to
partial shade. 2-3' Zone 3
Trillium sessile
Wake-robin, Toad-shade
Reddish green to maroon flowers in early spring. Wonderfully mottled leaves in
whorls of 3. It is a reliable and easy plant of the Midwest. Found in rich, moist
woods. Trilliums are slow to mature and spread. Usually summer dormant. OH
native. Part sun to light shade. 6-12" Zone 4
Andropogon gerardii
Big Blue Stem
Superb native grass. Basal foliage 2-3'. Flowering height 4-8' with distinctive 3
fingered seed heads in August. Red stems in fall. Very tolerant of diverse conditions. Good rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH
native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Uvularia grandiflora
Grand Merry Bells
A graceful woodland flower native to the eastern US. Lovely, nodding, slightly
twisted pale yellow flowers in spring. They spread by rhizomes and do well under deciduous trees. Rarely summer dormant. OH native. Partial to full shade. 1
-2' Zone 4
Bouteloua curtipendula
Side Oats Gramma
Beautiful, underused native grass with delicate pendant seed heads. Excellent
for planting with butterfly weed and other low wildflowers. Average to dry soil.
Drought tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 4
Vernonia noveboracensis
New York Ironweed
Beautiful deep purple flowers clusters in late summer. A lovely adaptable native.
Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Average to moist soil. Good for rain
gardens. Believed to be extirpated from its natural sites in OH. Full sun. 4-7'
Zone 5
Carex appalachica
Appalachian Sedge
Very narrow, medium green leaves that grow 12-24" in length that are arranged
in low clumps 4-8" in diameter. Beautiful eastern US native provides a fine texture. Average to poor soils. Threatened species in OH. Shade. Zone 5
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Grasses
Carex grayi
Burr Sedge
Interesting seed heads that resemble a mace make this a great addition to the
perennial border. Medium green foliage spreads by seed and rhizomes. Native
to floodplain woods. Great for rain gardens. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2'
Zone 4
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Attractive oat-like seed heads in late summer through winter. Deep gold fall
color. Good naturalizer. Very adaptable to sun or shade, wet or dry. Great for
rain gardens. OH native. 2-3' Zone 5
Carex morowii 'Ice Dance'
Ice Dance Sedge
Shiny, strong, variegated foliage. Semi-evergreen. Cut back in spring. Average
to moist soil. Drought tolerant when established. Excellent, tough, clump forming
groundcover. Partial to full shade. 12" x 12" Zone 5
Deschampsia flexuosa
Crinkled Hairgrass
Beautiful tidy clumps of fine-textured blades. In late May, inflorescence shoot up
and arch gracefully with their fountaining flowers. Cool season grass. Average to
dry soil. Potentially threatened species in OH. Partial to full shade. 8" (18-24" in
flower) Zone 4
Carex morowii 'Silver Scepter'
Silver Scepter Sedge
A beautiful selection with white margins on very narrow leaves provides a fine
texture. Bright silvery clumps for the shade garden or in containers. Tolerant of
dry to moist woodland settings. Semi-evergreen. 12" Partial to full shade.
Zone 5
Equisetum hyemale
Horsetail
An ancient, primitive species with rough, hollow stems and a bamboo-like appearance. Use in moist to wet soils. Spreads aggressively. Easy to grow in containers to control spreading. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3
-4' Zone 2
Carex muskingumensis
Muskingum Sedge, Palm Sedge
A dense, clump-forming sedge grown for its foliage effect. Light green leaves
radiating from the stem tops look a bit like palm fronds. Spreads by rhizomes
and self-seeding. Moist to wet soil. Foliage yellow after frost. Species is named
for the Muskingum River in Ohio. OH native. Sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4
Hierochloe odorata
Sweetgrass
Native grass used by many Native Americans in ceremonies, as perfume, or
burned as incense. Sweet fragrance develops when dried. Lovely pendulous
seedheads in spring. Fast spreading rhizomes. Average soil. OH native. Full
sun. 15" x 36" Zone 4
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Evergold Sedge
Bright yellow variegation on slender blades. Clump forming with a lovely weeping habit. Average to dry soil. Semi-evergreen. Full sun to partial shade. 12"
Zone 5/6
Juncus effusis
Soft Rush
Deep green, round stems. Clump forming semi-evergreen native plant for average to wet soils. Excellent plant for rain gardens. Tolerates summer drought
when established. Attractive seed heads. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 2-3'
Zone 2
Carex pensylvanica
Oak Sedge
A low mounding sedge with narrow foliage creates a fine texture. Typically
forms loose colonies, spreading by rhyzomes and seed. Average to dry soils.
Great for dry shade. Often found under Oaks. Partial to full shade. OH native. 612" tall & wide. Zone 3
Juncus tenuis
Path Rush
A great groundcover that forms dense clumps of bright green tubular blades. It
spreads slowly by rhizomes and easily by seed. A wonderfully adaptable rush
that thrives in wet or dry conditions, disturbed or compacted soil, and sun or
partial shade. OH native. 8-10" Zone 2
Carex plantaginea
Seersucker Sedge
Shiny deep green leaves are unusually broad, to 1 1/8" and puckered like Christmas ribbon. An excellent, mostly evergreen (the basal foliage overwinters)
groundcover. Provides unique texture. Average to moist soil. OH native. Partial
to full shade. 8-10 “ Zone 4
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
An ornamental native grass with airy seed heads in late summer and fall. Dense
clump forming grass with thick fibrous roots. A warm season grass that begins
growing after the soil warms up. Very adaptable. Grows in dry to moist soils.
Great for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 4-6' Full sun. Zone 4
Carex radiata
Eastern Star Sedge
Star-like flower clusters in late spring. Evergreen foliage can be cut back in
spring. Best in moist to wet soils. Plants will naturalize by self seeding. OH Native. 2-2 1/2' Part Shade to full shade. Zone 4
Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'
'Cloud Nine' Switch Grass
Clouds of airy flower clusters in August-November. Very strong stems with a "V"
shadped growth habit. Great substitute for Miscanthus. Average to moist soil.
Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native cultivar. Full sun
to part shade. 7' Zone 2
Carex stricta
Tussock Sedge
A beautiful Carex with bright green narrow blades. Over time it will form a hummock accentuating it's clumped shape. Spreads by rhizomes. Great for rain
gardens. Moist to wet soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. 3' Full sun to part shade.
Zone 4
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
'Heavy Metal' Switch Grass
Very upright metallic blue foliage. Blooms and set seeds in late summer into fall.
Attractive form and color. A nice medium height switch grass. Average to moist
soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Cultivar of OH native.
Full sun. 3-4' Zone 2
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Grasses
Panicum virgatum 'North Wind'
'North Wind' Switch Grass
Fabulous upright steel blue panicum. Super strong stems and wide, thick blades.
Stands up to everything from hurricanes to drought! Average to moist soil. Good
plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to part shade. OH native
cultivar. 6' Zone 2
Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair Spleenwort
A lovely small fern which forms an attractive rosette. Evergreen. Short creeping
rhizomes. Great for rock gardens or container plantings. Slugs ignore it. Found
on all continents except Antarctica. Benefits from a coarsely mixed soil. Partial
shade, avoid mid-day sun. 4-8" Zone 2
Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
'Shenandoah' Switch Grass
Red tinted foliage becomes bright red in fall. Flowers are also red. Slower growing than other Panicums. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens.
Moderate salt tolerance. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun for best color. 3' Zone 2
Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
This beauty is tough and easy to grow, great for perennial borders and woodlands. Tolerates sun if kept moist and flourishes in bright shade and moist, rich
soils. Clump forming. Good plant for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. 23' Shade Zone 4
Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud'
Thundercloud Switchgrass
Dramatic tall grass with airy seedheads in August-November. Very strong stems
with an upright "V" shadped growth habit. Blue-green foliage. Great substitute
for Miscanthus. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt
tolerance. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 8' Zone 2
Athyrium n.'Pictum Regal Red'
'Regal Red' Japanese Painted Fern
A very colorful fern with dark green and burgundy in the frond center with bright
silver edges. The color is more intense with some direct sunlight, preferably
morning. Too much sun washes out the color. Spreading rhizomes. Best in rich,
moist soil. PPA 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. Part shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Schizachyrium s. 'Prairie Blues'
'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem
A seed selection of Little Bluestem with a consistent blue-gray color. Beautiful
reddish-orange fall color. Fluffy silvery seeds in late summer. Attracts birds and
is a larval host for several species of butterflies. Great for poor, dry soils. Must
have good drainage. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3' Zone 3
Athyrium x 'Ghost'
'Ghost' Fern
Silver-white upright fronds provide shade garden drama. Especially effective in
large mass plantings with adjacent dark foliage. Best in rich, moist soil. Less
drought tolerant than other Athyriums. Clump forming. 18-24" Partial shade.
Zone 4
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
Native warm season grass. Green foliage forms narrow upright clumps with
orange-red colors in the fall. Soft, silvery seed heads. Attracts birds and is a
larval host for several species of butterflies. Thrives in poor, dry soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3' Zone 3
Dryopteris carthusiana
Spinulose Wood Fern
Finely divided fronds with erect-arching habit. Easy to grow in rich, acidic woodland soil. Does well in wet soils and along streams. Good rain garden plant.
Ascending to erect rhizomes. Deciduous. Nice butter-yellow fall color. 1-3' Partial to full shade. OH native. Zone 2
Sorghastrum nutans
Indian Grass
One of the most beautiful species of the tall grass prairies. Green foliage grows
to 2' in an arching shape and the 6' feathery plumes emerge in August. Good
native substitute for Miscanthus. Dry to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Dryopteris clintoniana
Clinton's Wood Fern
A robust dark green fern with narrow leathery fronds. Short creeping rhizomes.
Found in swamps and wet woods in northeastern US. Easy to grow in moist,
acidic soil. Good for rain gardens. Deciduous. Partial shade. Endangered in OH.
2-4' Zone 3
Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
Handsome grass with arching fine foliage and attractive seeds. Creates a distinctive border when planted 18-24" apart. Great native substitute for fountain
grass. Well drained soils. Threatened species in OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 3
Dryopteris cristata
Crested Wood Fern
A distinct fern but not crested. The fertile fronds are stiffly erect with the pinnae
turned at right angles like open venetian blinds. The sterile fronds are shorter,
more arching and evergreen. Grows in wet places in the wild but just fine in
moist, rich soil. Short-creeping rhizomes. Partial shade. OH native. 1-3' Zone 3
Ferns
Adiantum pedatum
Maidenhair Fern
Bright green fronds on shiny black stems. Shallow rhizomes spread to form a
dense ground cover in bright shade. Light, airy texture in woodland garden.
Moist, well drained soil. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
'Brilliance' Autumn Fern
A more colorful form of Autumn Fern. Pink fiddleheads and coppery new growth
appear all season. Fronds mature to deep glossy green. Evergreen. Best in
moist, well-drained soil. Slow-spreading. 24" Partial to full shade. Zone 5
Asplenium platyneuron
Ebony Spleenwort
A delicate evergreen native fern typically found growing on rock ledges. Short
creeping rhizomes. Rare in cultivation. Tolerates dry spells when established.
Must have good drainage. OH native. Partial shade. 6-12" Zone 5
Dryopteris filix-mas
Male Fern
A beautiful large native fern to use as a specimen or allow to form colonies.
Best in moist woodland settings. Can be fairly sun tolerant. Medicinal uses.
Endangered species in OH. 2-4' Part to full shade. Zone 4
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Ferns
Dryopteris goldiana
Goldie's Fern
One of the largest native Wood Ferns. Short creeping rhizomes lead to stands of
broad arching fronds. Moist to wet, humus-rich soils. Good for rain gardens. OH
native. Partial to full shade. 3-4' Zone 3
Phyllitis scolopendrium
Hart's Tongue Fern
An unusual and beautiful fern. Fronds are strap shaped and grow out from a
rosette center. Thrives in well drained, alkaline soils. Evergreen. Medicinal uses.
Partial to full shade. 18" Zone 5
Dryopteris intermedia
Fancy Fern
Lovely finely dissected fronds create a lacy texture. Common in moist, shaded
woods and on rocky slopes in the eastern US on acidic to neutral soils. Easy to
grow. Once used as cut foliage by florists. Evergreen. OH native. Partial to full
Polypodium virginianum
Rock Polypody, Wall Fern
Small evergreen fern typically found on rock ledges and hillsides. Needs good
drainage yet moist soil. Drought tolerant once established. Spreads with creeping rhizomes. Rarely bothered by deer or rabbits. Partial to full shade. 6-12"
Zone 3
Dryopteris marginalis
Eastern Wood Fern
Dark blue-green leathery fronds form a large single crowned specimen. Slow to
branch. Evergreen. Tough, easy to grow fern. Is fine in dry shade. OH native.
Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas Fern
Lustrous dark green fronds are nearly evergreen. Often used in floral arrangements. Nice accent for spring bulbs. Spreading. Dry to moist soils. Good for rain
gardens. Medicinal uses. Easy to grow OH native. Partial to full shade. 12-18"
Zone 4
Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'
Oak Fern
Beautiful medium green leafy fern. Long-creeping rhizomes. Best in rich, organic, acidic, moist to wet soils. Circumpolar species. In ancient times it was believed to protect from bad "spells" and to protect from lightning if planted on
roofs. Deciduous. Endangered OH native. Partial to full shade. 9-12" Zone 2
Woodsia obtusa
Blunt-lobed Woodsia
A small upright native fern found on shaded acidic or calcareous cliffs and rock
ledges in eastern US. Easy to grow in basic or neutral, moist, well drained soil.
Great for shady rock gardens. Erect fronds and short-creeping or ascending
rhizomes. Deciduous. Partial shade. OH native. 5-16" Zone 3
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern
Large, arching deep green fronds. Great for moist woods and wet areas. Tolerates sun with adequate moisture. Tough and easy to grow. Great for rain gardens. Wide spreading. Fiddleheads are edible. OH native. 3-4' Zone 3
Edibles
Black Raspberries, Jewel
Jewel Black Raspberry
An early bearing variety, with good quality large firm berries. Vigorous erect
canes. For best success, support plants with stake or trellis. Consistently productive. Resistant to disease. Full sun. Zones 5-8
Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern
A tough native fern for moist to wet sites. Spreads readily to form a colony. Fine
in sun with enough moisture. Fertile fronds are woody, beaded stems that can
be used in cut arrangements. Late to emerge in spring. Sensitive to frost. Good
plant for shady rain gardens. OH native. 1-3' Sun to part shade. Zone 2
Blackberry, Navaho (thornless)
Navaho Blackberry (thornless)
A thornless, erect growing blackberry with huge glossy, sweet berries. Average
soils. Full sun to part shade. Zone 5
Osmunda cinnamomea
Cinnamon Fern
Coppery fertile frond spikes resembling cinnamon sticks appear in early summer. Easy to grow native. Forms multiple crowns with arching green leaves.
Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Larger in acidic soils. Tolerates
neutral to slightly alkaline soils. OH native. Light to full shade. 3-5' Zone 3
Blackberry, Thornless Arapaho
Arapaho Blackberry (thornless)
A thornless, erect growing blackberry with huge glossy, sweet berries. Earliest to
ripen. Bares fruit on 2 yr old stems. Very disease resistant. Average soils. Full
sun to part shade. Zone 5
Osmunda claytoniana
Interrupted Fern
A majestic, erect fern that resembles Cinnamon fern. The fertile pinnae
"interrupt" the vegetative pinnae in the middle of the frond. Easy to grow in
moist, acidic soil. Erect rhizomes form occasional offshoots. Deciduous. OH
native. Partial to full shade. 2-4' Zone 2
Blackberry Triple Crown (thornless)
Triple Crown Blackberry (thornless)
Clusters of white rose-like flowers in spring produce firm, glossy blackberries of
excellent eating quality that mature in mid-summer. Average to moist soil. Provide some protection to insure a crop every year. Use a trellis for maximum
yields. 3-5' x 3-5' Full sun. Zone 5
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Royal Fern
Regal native with broad, bright green leaves. Thrives in moist, rich, acidic soil.
Short spreading rhizomes. Full sun okay if wet. Good fern for shady rain gardens. OH native. Sun to partial shade. 4-6' Zone 4
Bosenberry Thornless
Bosenberry (thornless)
Large maroon berries resembling raspberries with the flavor of wild blackberries.
Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Trailing growth habit. Can trellis if desired. Average soil. 2-3' Full sun. Zone 4
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Edibles
Raspberry, Fallgold (yellow)
Fallgold Raspberry
Large, sweet, golden berries. Everbearing - it produces two crops on each biennial cane (unless pruned otherwise): a fall crop on the top 1/3 of the canes and a
second crop the following early summer on the bottom 2/3 of the canes. Average
soil. May need staking. 3-4' Full sun. Zone 4
Passiflora incarnata
Passion Vine, Maypop
Exotic, complex purple flowers followed by yellow fleshy fruits. A vigorous native
vine will form colonies. Very late to emerge in spring. Average soil. Threatened
species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 8-12' Zone 5
Red Raspberries, Heritage
Heritage Red Raspberry
Medium sized fruits with good color and flavor, firmness, and freezing quality.
High yielding. Can produce a crop in the spring and a second in the fall depending on pruning strategy. Best in rich, moist soil. Upright growth doesn't need
staking. 4-5' x 2' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4
Strawberries Albion
Albion Strawberry
Ever-bearing strawberries produce smaller amounts consistently throughout the
production season. Has resistance to Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown
rot. The fruit has outstanding flavor and attractive internal and external fruit
color. Full sun. 1' x 2-3' Zone 4
Vines
Campsis radicans
Trumpet Vine
Orange trumpet shaped flowers all summer. Hummingbirds love it! Interesting
seedpods. A native vine that thrives almost anywhere. Salt tolerant. Medicinal
uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 20'+ Zone 4
Celastrus scandens
Bittersweet
Easy to grow vine with red-orange berries in fall valued for decorating and loved
by birds. Average soils. Dioecious - male and female plants. Most plants being
sold are invasive Asian species. Medicinal uses. OH native. Best fruiting in full
sun. 15-20’ Zone 3
Clematis virginiana
Virgin's Bower
An attractive native vine with bright green foliage. Produces white fluffy flowers
in late summer. Attractive seed heads last into winter. Average to moist soil.
Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern half of US including OH. Full sun to
Decumaria b. 'Barbara Ann'
Wood Vamp
Sweetly fragrant, creamy white blooms and lustrous dark green foliage make
this vine a standout. Great as a groundcover too. Average to moist soil. Found in
floodplains making it a good choice for rain gardens. Native to Southeast US.
Partial shade. 20' Zone 5
Hydrangea petiolaris
Climbing Hydrangea
Clusters of white fragrant lacecap flowers in late spring. Dark, shiny green
leaves persist late in the fall. This vine climbs very easily. Needs a strong support structure if grown vertically. Exfoliating red bark for winter interest. Best in
rich, moist, well-drained soil. Part to full shade. 30-50' x 5-6' Zone 4
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
A great tough native vine. Deep green in summer with excellent red fall color.
Vigorous grower, 6-10' per year. Low maintenance cover for walls or trellises.
Needs no support as it cements itself to surfaces. Salt tolerant. Grows in most
soils. OH native. Full sun to heavy shade. 30-50' Zone 4
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