A native, deciduous, highly adaptable maple tree. Great for troublesome areas, this tree gets to roughly 35-50 feet.

This is a lesser known species that is similar to Sugar Maple but generally has darker bark and leaves, its leaves are usually three lobed, and it has stipules at the base of its leaves. It has even been considered a subspecies of sugar maple.

Underused small native that grows 15-25 feet tall and 12-20 feet wide. Works best as an under-story tree.

The red maple is one of the most versatile native shade trees. Red maples can adapt to many conditions from wet to dry soils. The brilliant deep scarlet foliage in autumn is one of the many reasons to plant this shade tree. The trees can reach 100 feet ta

This is a large deciduous tree that has pale yellow flowers in spring, usually from April to May. The blooms are on the smaller side individually but they appear in clusters making them showy. The foliage is large palmately compound that turns shades of y

This native shrub forms a colony and provides wonderful summer cone shaped white flowers. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all love the blooms! A wonderful option for shaded areas and great border plant.

This native shrub forms a colony and provides wonderful summer cone shaped white flowers. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all love the blooms! A wonderful option for shaded areas and great border plant.

Native tree that produces spectacular fall color in addition to pretty flowers. Multi season interest and being a small to medium size make this a great option for an array of landscapes.

Whether you see it as a small tree or a large shrub serviceberries are one of the most beautiful flowering plants! Usually one of the first to bloom in spring (March-April) with showy white blooms that cover the plant before it leafs out. In June the frui

Nice small native tree that can be grown as a single stem tree or a multi stemmed large shrub. Blooms in the early spring with white star shaped flowers in the early spring- The pollinators love the flowers! Small black fruits appear in June and are edibl

Also known as big Bluestem, a tall native grass reaching 4-6'. Foliage emerges grey/blue, changes to green and then in the fall turns reddish bronze. Grows taller in moist soils.

Small and delicate this wildflower produces beautiful white (sometimes pinkish) flowers with a cluster of yellow anthers in the center. Foliage is whorled with 3 lobes.

As the common name suggests this native species has straight thin walking stick stems with sharp spines all over. It is much more behaved that its non-native counterpart. Although it sounds scary this is a great species with lots of attractive features a

This little fern is excellent for just about any shady spot as long as its well drained. Thin light green fronds contrast the dark brown stem beautifully and add a lovely texture to the garden. Maidenhair spleenwort is an evergreen

Nice hardy yet delicate looking feathery fronds. Very tough and easy to grow.

Perennial Plant of the Year 2010! Spring brings a flush of blue spikes of flowers that resemble lupines. Blooms will usually last into early summer then they start to form seed pods. These seed pods are a unique feature.

River birch is a nice fast growing native tree that can reach 70 feet tall. The exfoliating bark is attractive year round and it also spots nice yellow fall color.

River birch is a nice fast growing native tree that can reach 70 feet tall. The exfoliating bark is attractive year round and it also spots nice yellow fall color. A much better alternative to paper birch which is more prone to being damaged by Bronze bir

River birch is a nice fast growing native tree that can reach 70 feet tall. The exfoliating bark is attractive year round and it also spots nice yellow fall color.

A great ground cover that thrives in dry shade! Use this as a lawn replacement or plant under trees to keep the weeds out! Fine green foliage that arches beautifully.

This native sedge is easy to grow and forms a ground cover in full to part shade, unlike many other sedges that prefer moist to wet soils Carex pensylvanica like dry to average moisture soils.

A fantastic sedge for rain gardens, stream bank restoration, or wet meadows. This species loves water, even shallow standing water. The bright green foliage is narrow and forms clumps (hence the common name tussocks).

This is a wonderful native tree for shady wet areas that doesn't get too big. Nice dark green foliage in summer with great fall colors of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows. Caprinus caroliniana can be found as multi-stemmed or single

A wonderful native tree for shady moist areas that doesn't get too big. Nice dark green foliage in summer with great fall color of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows. Caprinus caroliniana can be found as multi stemmed or single stemmed, has a good wide r