This week LGS’s Native Plant Spotlight features the Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Technically speaking, there is a second blueberry native to Maryland: the Lowbush Blueberry (V. angustifolium). However, Maryland and Virginia are really on the...
Maryland Native Plants for Spring Tiarella cordifolia Tiarella cordifolia, Foamflower, is quick-spreading, clumping perennial that makes a great ground cover. Airy, tiny white flowers situated on ling stamens appear in spring. The foliage remains green throughout...
Native Plants for Spring in Maryland Dwarf Crested Iris Dwarf Crested Iris is fast-spreading. In the early spring it boasts lovely flowers ranging from pale-blue to lavender. It’s low-growing habit makes for a great ground cover. It does well in shade as well...
Native Plants for Winter in Maryland Coral Bells Coral bells is a clumping perennial with showy flowers in late spring to early summer. It is commonly used as a ground cover and is tolerant of dry soils situations. The foliage has a wonderful texture and it’s...
LGS Notes: Northern Bayberry is a deciduous shrub with light blue berries. It is great for a variety of birds and critters. It can be used in a full sun to part sun rain garden as it tolerates both drought and wet soil. Allow it lots of room because it likes to take...
Native Maryland Plants for Winter American Holly American holly is a classic evergreen with an upright, pyramidical habit. It is very tolerant making it a good choice for many landscapes. The American holly is dioecious, meaning plants are either male or female and...
