Prairie Dropseed Native Plant Spotlight
LGS Notes: Prairie dropseed is a versitile native grass that is great for many different soil types, rain gardens, meadows, and it is deer resistant. Birds love the seeds and it provides shelter for animals and insects. From the University of Wisconsin Master...
Red Twig Dogwood Native Plant Spotlight
LGS Notes: Red twig dogwood, also called redosier dogwood, is a large shrub with bright red branches that add color to winter landscapes. These shrubs are beautiful in the fall and winter season. They create a nice green backdrop to highlight other colorful plants...
Northern Bayberry Native Plant Spotlight
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 Plants for Winter Interest: Callicarpa americana – American Beautyberry
Native Plants for Winter Interest Callicarpa americana – American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana, or American beautyberry is a meduim-sized native shrub with vibrant bright purple berries in the fall. Grows best in evenly moist, well-draining, sandy or clay...