Native Trees for Shade Gardens in Maryland: Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana
Native Trees for Shady Gardens Hornbeam – Carpinus caroliniana Carpinus caroliniana, commonly called American hornbeam, is a slow-growing, deciduous, small to medium-sized understory tree with an attractive globular form. Grows easily in average, medium...
Maryland Native Plants for Fall blooms: Helenium autumnale – Sneezeweed
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest Helenium autumnale – Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale, also called sneezeweed, is an erect, clump-forming, native perennial which occurs in moist soils along streams, ponds or ditches, and in spring-fed meadows, prairie and...Native Trees that fruit in Maryland: Amelanchier canadensis – Serviceberry
Native Trees for Shady Gardens Amelanchier canadensis – Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis, also known as Serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree in the rose family that is native to eastern North America. It is an understory...
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Flowers: Solidago – Goldenrod
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Flowers Solidago – Goldenrod Solidago, also known as Goldenrod is a showy, fall blooming herbaceous perennial with high ecological value. They are an important food source in the fall and over winter for a variety of our...