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Polystichum acrostichoides
Polystichum acrostichoides, or Christmas Fern (Evergreen), is an evergreen fern, or a plant with leaves that remain green all year long. Christmas Fern gets its name for its evergreen fronds that were used by early settlers for holiday floral arrangements. … Continued
Sanguinaria canadensis
Sanguinaria canadensis, or Bloodroot, is a 1 foot, woodland, spring ephemeral perennial for moist, well-drained soils in part sun to full shade. Bloodroot is native to moist woods, floodplains and slopes. Its snow-white flowers appear in early spring, but they … Continued
Smilacina racemosa
Smilacina racemosa, or False Solomon’s Seal, is a two-foot perennial with white flowers appearing in late spring to early summer, followed by red berries. False Solomon’s Seal spreads slowly by rhizomes. The native perennial prefers shade to part sun and … Continued
Solidago flexicaulis
Solidago flexicaulis, or Zig Zag Goldenrod, is a 2-4 foot woodland perennial goldenrod with oval serrated leaves. Zig Zag Goldenrod prefers dry to medium moist soils in shade to part sun and is a moderate spreader. The perennial produces golden … Continued
Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica, or Woodland Indian Pink, is a one foot, striking, woodland perennial with crimson and light yellow interior blooms in summer. Woodland Indian Pink prefers part sun to light shade in moist rich woods. The perennial forms a good … Continued
Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella cordifolia, or Foam Flower, is one foot, woodland perennial with delicate foam-like white flowers in spring. Foam Flower prefers part to full shade in medium to moist rich soils. The perennial produces attractive maple-like mottled semi-evergreen leaves and is … Continued
Trillium grandiflorum
Trillium grandiflorum, or White Trillium, is a one foot, woodland, ground cover perennial with bright, three-petaled, white flowers resembling dogwoods from April to June. White Trillium prefers part to full shade in moist rich soils. White Trillium is one of … Continued
Trillium luteum
Trillium luteum, or Yellow Trillium, is a spring ephemeral bearing yellow blossoms paired with mottled silver-green leaves. Yellow Trillium is excellent in shade gardens or wooded areas. Did you know Trilliums rely on myrmecochory? This means seed dispersal relies primarily … Continued
Trillium recurvatum
Trillium recurvatum, or Prairie Trillium is a lovely spring perennial with wine-red flowers on top its three, spreading, mottled leaves. The flowers curve inward toward their tips and the sepals hang downward from the flower. One of the earliest blooming … Continued
Trillium sessile
Trillium sessile, or Red Toad, is a graceful, spring perennial with a fragrant, deep red flower that never fully opens. The flower forms a spike and sits atop three gray-green mottled leaves, with the whole plant reaching a height of … Continued
Uvularia grandiflora
Uvularia grandiflora, or Large-Flower Bellwort, is a 1-2 foot, early-blooming native shade plant, appearing in April and May. Large-Flowered Bellwort’s yellow flowers and green leaves appear very droopy when in bloom. The perennial is easily grown in average, well-drained soil … Continued
Viola canadensis
Viola canadensis or Canadian White Violet, is a perennial with showy, fragrant, white flowers with tinges of purple and striking yellow centers, blooming April to June. Canadian White Violet has slender, purplish stalks growing from deep green, heart-shaped leaves. The … Continued