Acacia smallii-Huisache-Accent, small specimen- Yellow-orange flowers, fragrant

Acer rubrum-Red Maple-Accent, wet woodland- -Barely in range; red fall and spring

Bumelia lanuginosa-Bumelia-Woodland garden, mass planting- -Gray-green foliage

Carpinus caroliniana-American Hornbeam-Woodland garden- -Nice small tree

Carya illinoinensis-Pecan-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Tall in age, edible fruit

Carya texana-Black Hickory-Woodland garden, specimen, wildlife food-Likes sand

Catalpa speciosa-Northern Catalpa-Specimen, shade- -Pretty flowers, but +- a "trash tree"

Cercis canadensis-Redbud-Woodland garden, accent, small specimen-Pink flowers

Chionanthus virginica-White Fringetree-Under taller tree, accent, woodland garden- -Fringe-like whitish flowers

Cornus florida-Dogwood-Woodland garden, specimen, accent-Showy white flowers; some fall color

Cornus drummondii-Roughleaf Dogwood-Woodland garden- -Smaller flowers than C. florida

Crataegus spp.-Hawthorn-Woodland garden, accent, wildlife food- -Flowers, edible fruit, bark

Diospyros virginiana-Persimmon-Woodland, specimen, wildlife food -Can be ratty, but fruit delicious

Fraxinus pensylvanica-Green Ash-Shade- -Fast-growing but can be weedy

Juglans nigra-Black Walnut-Specimen, wildlife food- -Needs moisture

Juniperus virginiana-Eastern Red Cedar-Windbreak, small specimen- -Indestructible

Liquidambar styraciflua-Sweetgum-Shade, specimen- -Fall color, neat fruit; anthracnose

Maclura pomifera-Osage Orange-Windbreak, curiosity- -Fast-growing, messy fruit

Morus rubra-Red Mulberry-Windbreak, screen, wildlife food- -Messy fruit, sort of scruffy

Pinus taeda-Loblolly Pine-Specimen, windbreak, woodland garden-Prefers acid soil

Platanus occidentalis-Am. Sycamore-Specimen, wet areas- -White bark; often short-lived or brittle

Populus deltoides-Eastern Cottonwood-Specimen, wildlife food- -Good for wet areas

Prosopis glandulosa-Mesquite-Small specimen, screen- -Open canopy, pretty if well-shaped

Prunus mexicana-Mexican Plum-Woodland garden, wildlife food, accent-Flowers, edible fruit, small tree

Ptelea trifoliata-Hoptree, Wafer Ash-Small specimen- -Interesting fruit

Quercus lyrata-Overcup Oak-Shade,specimen, wildlife food- -Deciduous, straight trunk

Quercus macrocarpa-Bur Oak-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Broad, dense crown

Quercus nigra-Water Oak-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Good shape, striped trunk, big in age

Quercus phellos-Willow Oak-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Good shape, needs moisture, gets big

Quercus shumardii-Shumard Oak-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Good shape, dense crown, big tree

Quercus virginiana-Live Oak-Shade, specimen, wildlife food- -Evergreen, nice but over-used

Rhamnus caroliniana-Carolina Buckthorn-Screen, mass planting, woodland garden (large shrub)-Clean dark leaves, black fruit

Salix nigra-Black Willow-Screen- -Brittle wooded but maybe useful

Sapindus saponaria-W. Soapberry-Shade, group plantings- -Deserves more use, amber fruit

Sassafras albidum-Sassafras-Small specimen, woodland garden- -Barely in our range; good fall color

Sophora affinis-Eve's Necklace-Small specimen- -Small to medium tree, interesting fruit

Taxodium distichum-Bald Cypress-Specimen, light shade- -Good for wet areas, fall color

Tilia caroliniana-Carolina Basswood-Woodland garden- -Likes bottomland situations

Ulmus alata-Winged Elm-Specimen, woodland garden, light shade-Yellow-gold fall color

Ulmus crassifolia-Cedar Elm-Specimen, woodland garden- -Good for wetter areas

Ungnadia speciosa -Mexican Buckeye-Small specimen, accent- -Pink flowers, likes limestone

Vaccinium arboreum-Farkleberry-Small tree/large shrub, woodland, under taller trees-White fls, black frt, red fall color

SHRUBS

Aesculus glabra (arguta)-White Buckeye-Mass planting, wood edge- -White flowers, interesting fruit

Aesculus pavia-Red Buckeye-Mass planting, wood edge- -Reddish flowers, interesting fruit

Aloysia gratissima-Beebush, Aloysia-Shrub border- -White flowers, fragrant

Callicarpa americana-Beautyberry-Mass planting, shrub border, woodland garden-Bright purple fruit in fall

Cephalanthus occidentalis-Buttonbush-Pond edges, wet places- -Balls of whitish flowers, likes wet

Decodon verticillatus-Waterwillow-Screen or mass planting in wet areas-Bright flowers, likes standing water

Hypericum hypericoides, crux-andreae St. Andrew's Cross-Shrub border, woodland garden-Small shrubs, yellow flowers

Ilex decidua-Possum-haw-Woodland garden, accent, wildlife food-Brilliant winter fruit color

Ilex opaca-American Holly-Small specimen, woodland garden, wildlife food-Typical holly foliage, nice form

Ilex vomitoria-Yaupon-Foundation, hedge, mass planting, topiary-Evergreen, red fruit, can be sheared

Lantana horrida-Common Lantana-Border, short screen, etc.- -Multicolored flowers

Malvaviscus arboreus-Texas Mallow-Foundation, mass planting, short screen-Red flowers, can behave like perennial

Myrica cerifera-S. Wax-Myrtle-Hedge, foundation planting- -Aromatic foliage, waxy fruit

Opuntia spp.-Prickly Pear-Bed, accent, barrier, xeriscape- -Yellow to red flowers, edible red fruit

Opuntia leptocaulis-Pencil Cactus-Accent, xeriscape- -Vertical stems

Prunus angustifolia-Chickasaw Plum-Mass planting, accent- -White flowers, colonial

Prunus caroliniana-Laurel Cherry-Hedge, foundation, mass planting- -Dk glossy leaves, can be limbed up

Rhus aromatica-Fragrant Sumac-Foundation, shrub border- -Small, lacy foliage texture

Rhus copallina-Shining Sumac-Woodland garden- -Great fall color

Rosa laevigata-Cherokee Rose-Fence, arbor, etc.- -Not as invasive as McCartney Rose

Rubus spp.-Dewberry-Woodland garden- -Not strictly ornamental, but fruit tasty

Sabal minor-Dwarf Palmetto-Foundation planting, Woodland gardens-Trunkless palm

Sambucus canadensis-Elderberry-Screen- -Edible fruit, can be weedy

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus-Indian Currant-Small shrub for border, bed- -Pinkish-red fruits; prune for shape

Viburnum rufidulum-Rusty Blackhaw-Shrub border, woodland garden- -Cream flr., blue-black frt.; gets tall

Yucca spp.-Yucca-Accent, xeriscaping- -Local spp. hard to identify

VINES

Ampelopsis arborea-Peppervine-Screen, arbor- -Must be controlled

Berchemia scandens-Rattanvine, Supplejack-Screen, arbor- -Twisty black stems, good foliage

Brunnichia ovata-Eardrop Vine-Fences, etc.- -Interesting fruit

Campsis radicans-Trumpet-Creeper-Arbors, trellises- -Showy red flrs., strangles plants

Clematis pitcheri,crispa, etc.-Clematis-Fences, borders (mounds)- -Not as showy as cult. spp. but nice

Cocculus carolinus-Carolina Snailseed-Fences, in trees, etc.- -Red fruit, pretty in arrangements

Ipomoea pandurata-Bigroot Morning glory-Fences, on ground, etc.- -Large white, red-eyed flowers

Ipomoea trichocarpa-Sharppod Morning glory-Fences, screen, in borders, etc.- -Small purple flrs; spreads like mad

Gelsemium sempervirens-Carolina Jessamine-Fences, borders, etc.- -Native E. of here; fragrance is heavenly

Ibervillea lindheimeri-Lindheimer Globeberry-Fences- -Bright red fruits

Lonicera sempervirens -Coral Honeysuckle-Fences, arbors, on trees; draws hummingbirds-Red flowers, non-invasive

Mikania scandens-Climbing Hempweed-Fences, arbors, screen- -Somewhat weedy but great in wet places

Parthenocissus quinquefolia-Virginia Creeper-Fences, in trees, screen, arbor, groundcover- -Fall color in some years

Passiflora incarnata-Maypop, Passionvine-Fences, in trees, arbor- -Gorgeous flowers, edible fruit

Passiflora lutea-Yellow Passionvine-Fences, etc.- -Small but intricate yellowish flowers

Vitis mustangensis, rotundifolia-Mustang, Muscadine -Fences, in trees, arbor, edible fruit, wildlife food-Needs sturdy support

PERENNIALS AND BULBS

Scientific Name-Common Name-Uses- -Remarks

Allium drummondii, canadense-Wild Onion-Beds, borders- -Pink flowers, onion smell

Alophia drummondii-Purple Pleatleaf-Beds, borders, open woods- -Flowers pretty but ephemeral

Amsonia illustris -Blue Star-Border- -Blue flowers

Anemone berlandieri, caroliniana-Anemone-Beds- -As pretty as some cultivated Anemones

Antennaria parlinii (fallax)-Pussytoes-Possible for rock garden or bed-Whitish, "everlasting" flowers

Argemone albiflora, polyanthemos Prickly Poppy-Back of the border- -Tall, white flowers; unmercifully spiny

Argythamnia mercurialina-Wild Mercury-Border- -Silvery foliage might be interesting

Arisaema dracontium-Green Dragon-Woodland gardens, shade, moist- -Causes burning in mouth if eaten

Asclepias tuberosa-Butterfly Milkweed-Border, bed- -Red-orange flowers, attracts butterflies

Asclepias verticillata-Whorled Milkweed-Bed, border- -Whitish flowers; skinny stems

Aster ericoides-Heath Aster-Shaded bed or border, woodland garden-Might do well kept in shape

Aster paludosus-Low Aster-Border- -Blue flowers

Astragalus spp.-Milkvetch-Beds, borders- -White to purple, reclining to erect

Aureolaria grandiflora-Bigflower Oakleech-Border?- -Large yellow flowers

Baptisia bracteata-Wild Indigo-Mass plantings, borders- -Creamy flowers

Boltonia asteroides, diffusa-Boltonia-Back of border- -Airy, clouds of white flowers

Cacalia plantaginea-Indian Plantain-Border, bed- -Basal rosette, naked stem, white flrs.

Callirhoe spp.-Winecup-Beds- -Maroon to pink, some sprawly

Calopogon barbatus, tuberosus-Grasspink-Woodland gardens- -Not to be collected from wild!

Calylophus berlandieri-Sundrops-Border, bed- -Bright yellow flowers

Castilleja purpurea-Prairie Indian Paintbrush-Border, bed- -Purples and yellows

Cirsium engelmannii, texana-Thistle-Back of border- -Very tall and prickly, but pretty

Claytonia virginica-Spring Beauty-In lawns, beds- -From corm, small, showy in masses

Coreopsis grandiflora-Big-flower Coreopsis-Borders, beds- -Bright yellow flowers

Coryphantha missouriensis-(a cactus)-Xeriscape, possible in container- -Very low; yell-grn. flower, red fruit

Dalea candida, multiflora,-Prairie Clover-Borders, beds, cutting garden-Purple or white balls or spikes, hardy,

purpurea, compacta, phleoides, villosa- - attractive to butterflies

Delphinium carolinianum-Larkspur-Borders, beds, cutting garden- -Ranges from white to clear blue

Dichondra carolinensis-Ponyfoot-Ground cover, lawngrass substitute- -Mow-free, but dislikes heavy traffic

Echinacea atrorubens, pallida-Coneflower-Border, bed, cutting garden-Very showy

Engelmannia pinnatifida-Engelmann Daisy-Back of border- -Very tall, bright yellow flowers

Erigeron philadelphicus, tenuis-Daisy Fleabane-Border, bed- -Daisy-like flowers

Erodium texanum-Texas Filaree-Bed, rock garden (?)- -Sprawly, but flowers pretty

Eryngium leavenworthii-Levenworth Eryngo-Border, bed, cutting garden- -Metallic-purple, thistle-like flowers

Eryngium yuccifolium-Button Snakeroot-Border, accent- -Yucca-like foliage

Erysimum capitatum-Western Wallflower-Borders, cutting garden- -Can be tall, flrs. yellow-maroon-orange

Erythrina herbacea-Coralbean-Borders, accent- -Bright red flowers

Erythronium albidum-White Fawn Lily-Woodland garden- -Small, from bulb

Eupatorium coelestinum-Mistflower-Border, bed, woodland garden- -Like cult. Ageratum; may be floppy

Euphorbia corollata-Flowering Spurge-Border- -Can be rangy, small plants pretty

Habranthus tubispathus (texanus)-Copper Lily-Beds- -Bulb, blooms after rain

Hedeoma reverchonii-Rock Hedeoma-Beds, rock garden- -Small purple flr yr-rnd, lemon foliage

Hedyotis nigricans-Fineleaf or Prairie Bluet-Beds, borders, rock gardens- -Pink flowers, long blooming season

Helianthus hirsutus, mollis,-Sunflower-Border, back of border- -Typical sunflower blossoms

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Heliotropium indicum-Turnsole-Beds, borders, wet places- -Prefers damp, blue flowers in curls

Herbertia lahue-Herbertia-Beds, borders, open woods-Flowers pretty but ephemeral

Hibiscus laevis, lasiocarpos-Rosemallow, Hibiscus-Border, back of border- -Prefer wet areas

Hymenocallis liriosme-Spiderlily-Beds, borders, accent- -Very large, likes wet places, showy

Hymenopappus scabiosaeus-Wooly-white-Beds, borders, cutting garden- -Lacy white inflorescences

Hypoxis hirsuta-Yellow Star Grass-Beds- -Small, showy if numerous

Ipomopsis rubra-Standing Cypress-Bed, border- -Tall, bright red flowers; likes sand

Iris hexagona, virginica-Iris, Blue Flag-Beds, borders- -Sometimes best in wet areas

Liatris spp.-Gayfeather-Beds, borders, cutting garden- -All are beautiful; inflorescence varies

Lespedeza stuevei-Stueve's Bushclover-Border, woodland garden- -Pink flowers in late summer-fall

Lithospermum caroliniense-Carolina Gromwell-Border, bed- -Yellow-orange flower, likes sand

Lithospermum incisum-Gromwell, Puccoon-Border, bed- -Lemon-yellow flowers

Lobelia cardinalis-Cardinal Flower-Shaded border, bed, woodland garden-Bright red flowers

Ludwigia alternifolia-Rattlebox-Woodland garden, esp. if damp-Interesting fruits

Lupinus subcarnosus, texensis-Bluebonnet-Bed, border, mass planting, cutting garden-Look for pink, white, and pale blues

Lythrum alatum (lanceolatum)-Loosestsrife-Border- -Purple flowers, some white are known

Marshallia caespitosa-Barbara's Buttons-Border, bed, cutting garden?- -White or pinkish heads on long stems

Mimosa strigillosa-Mimosa-Beds, fun in a lawn- -Very low, puffy pink flower heads

Monarda spp.-Beebalm, Horsemint-Beds, borders- -Showy en masse, scented foliage

Neptunia lutea-Yellow Neptunia-Beds, fun in a lawn- -Very low, puffy yellow flowers

Nothoscordum bivalve-Crow Poison-Beds, borders- -From bulb; spring and fall; prolific

Oenothera biennis-Evening Primrose-Bed, border- -Yellow flowers, can be tall

Oenothera speciosa-Evening Primrose-Bed, border, container- -Pink to white flowers

Oxalis violacea, drummondii-Woodsorrel-Beds- -Pink to purple flowers

Oxytropis lambertii-Crazy Weed-Beds, borders, mass plantings- -Brilliant magenta, stunning en masse

Penstemon australis (laxiflorus)-Penstemon, Beardtongue-Beds, borders- -Interesting, pale flowers.

Penstemon cobaea-Cobaea Penstemon-Border, tall rock garden plant- -Large pale flowers, likes limestone

Penstemon murrayanus-Cupleaf Penstemon-Border, hummingbird magnet- -Waxy foliage, bright red flowers

Podophyllum peltatum-Mayapple-Woodland garden- -Pretty leaves, white flowers

Pogonia ophioglossoides-Rose Pogonia-Woodland garden- -Not to be collected from wild!

Polygala alba-White Milkwort-Beds, borders- -Spikes of white flowers; very nice

Polygala polygama-Bitter Milkwort-Beds, borders, rock garden?- -Pink flowers look like tiny orchids

Polygonum pensylvanicum-PA Smartweed-Wet spots in borders- -Can be weedy, but masses are showy

Polytaenia nuttallii-Prairie Parsley-Border, back of border- -Tall, yellow umbels, interesting fruit

Ratibida columnifera-Mexican Hat-Beds, border, cutting garden- -Grows well in cultivation

Rudbeckia hirta, grandiflora, maxima Brown-eyed Susan-Beds, border, cutting garden-Plants and flowers various sizes

Ruellia humilis, nudiflora, etc.-Wild Petunia-Beds, borders, containers? -Purple flowers, late summer and fall

Salvia azurea, farinacea, texana-Blue, Mealycup, TX SageBorder, container-Blue-flowered, rather shrubby

Salvia coccinea, greggii-Tropical, Autumn Sage-Border, container, bed- -Red flrs; greggii from W. of our range

Salvia lyrata-Lyre-leaf Sage-Bed, woodland garden- -Lavender-blue, very showy en masse

Scutellaria spp.-Skullcap-Bed, some perhaps rock garden- -Flrs small but interesting

Senna marilandica-Maryland Senna-Borders, shrub beds- -Yellow flowers

Silphium spp.-Rosinweed-Borders, back of border- -Large yellow flowers; can be coarse

Sisyrinchium spp.-Blue-eye Grass-Beds, borders- -Species ID's confused; showy en masse

Solidago spp. esp. canadensis-Goldenrod-Border, cutting garden- -Common, but very showy, dependable

Stillingia sylvatica-Queen's Delight-Border, woodland garden- -Clean foliage, yellowish flowers

Tephrosia onobrychoides-Hoary Pea-Borders, mass-plantings- -Mounds, gray-green, pink flowers

Teucrium canadense-Woodsage-Shaded border, woodland garden- -Tall, pinkish-white summer, likes damp

Tradescantia spp.-Spiderwort-Beds, semi-shade- -Blue, purple flowers; somewhat straggly

Viola spp., esp. sororia-Violet-Beds, borders, woodland garden- -Mostly purple, some whitish

ANNUALS

Abronia macrocarpa-Sand Verbena-Beds- -Endangered. Grows from seed well

Agalinis spp., esp. heterophylla-Gerardia-Beds, borders- -Pinkish-purple flowers, fall

Aphanostephus spp.-Lazydaisy-Beds- -Likes sand, somewhat sprawly

Arenaria drummondii-Sandwort-Beds- -Small but showy en masse

Bidens spp.-Beggar's Ticks-Border, wet areas- -Some with large yellow flowers

Bifora americana-Prairie Bishop-Beds- -White, lacy inflorescences

Brazoria spp.-Brazoria-Beds- -Purple flowers, mint-like plants@

Castilleja indivisa-Paintbrush-Beds- -Usually red-orange; some yellow

Centaurea americana-Basketflower-Border, cutting garden- -Bachelor-button-like flowers

Centaurium texense-Lady Bird's Centaury-Rock garden?- -Small, but star-like pink flowers

Coreopsis basalis, tinctoria, -Coreopsis, Tickseed-Beds, borders- -Yellow, sun-loving

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Corydalis spp.-Scrambled Eggs-Beds- -Short; yellow flowers

Datura stramonium, wrightii-Jimsonweed-Border- -Huge musky-scented flrs, poison

Dracopis amplexicaulis-Clasping Coneflower-Border, bed- -Like Black-eyed Susan

Eriogonum multiflorum-Wild Buckwheat-Border, cutting garden- -Likes sand, interesting flowers

Euphorbia bicolor-Snow on the Prairie-Border, bed- -Showy; sap can be irritating

Eustoma grandiflorum-Showy Prairie Gentian-Bed, border, container- -Gorgeous deep blue flowers

Gaillardia pulchella, amblyodon,etc.Indian Blanket-Bed, border, cutting garden-Great color

Gaura parviflora-Lizardtail Gaura-Border- -Velvety foliage; small pink flowers

Helenium amarum-Bitterweed-Bed, border, container- -Weedy, but showy when massed

Helianthus annuus, debilis-Sunflower-Border, back of border- -Can be very tall, prolific bloomer

Hymenoxys linearifolia (Tetraneuris)Nerve-ray-Bed, rock garden- -Smallish, yellow flowers on scapes

Linaria canadensis-Toadflax-Beds, border- -Thin stems, but showy in groups

Linum spp.-Flax-Beds- -Some showier than others

Lobelia appendiculata, puberula-Lobelia-Beds, borders- -Clear, bright blue flowers, fall

Lesquerella spp.-Bladderpod-Beds, rock garden- -Silvery foliage, yellow flowers

Monarda spp.-Beebalm, Horsemint-Beds, borders- -Showy en masse, scented foliage

Nama hispidum-Rough Nama-Beds, rock gardens- -Small plant, purple flowers

Nemophila phacelioides-Baby Blue-Eyes-Beds, wet shady areas- -Floppy stems, pale blue flowers

Palafoxia hookeriana, rosea, etc.-Palafoxia-Beds, borders, back of border-Pink flowers; hookeriana can be tall

Phacelia congesta, strictiflora,

glabra, patuliflora-Phacelia-Beds, possibly containers- -Blue flowers, divided leaves

Phlox cuspidata, pilosa-Phlox-Beds- -Pale reddish-purple flowers

Phlox drummondii-Drummond Phlox-Beds- -Many colors; ssp. wilcoxiana=bloodred

Physostegia pulchella, etc.-Obedient-Plant, etc.-Borders, cutting garden- -Pink-purple flowers, very showy

Polanisia dodecandra-Clammyweed-Borders, cutting garden- -Very showy, pink flowers; like Cleome

Pyrrhopappus spp.-False Dandelion-Beds- -Would look less like dandelion if dense?

Rhododon ciliatus-Angled Hedeoma-Containers, possibly sandy rock garden- -Pinkish flowers, highly scented leaves

Sabatia campestris-Prairie Rose-gentian-Beds- -Pink flowers, sweet smell

Sedum nuttallianum-Yellow Sedum-Beds, rock garden- -Low plant; yellow flowers

Senecio tampicanus-Groundsel-Beds- -Would be nice planted densely

Sesbania vesicaria-Bag-pod Sesbania-Back of border- -Tall, scruffy but flowers pretty

Silene gallica-Forked Catchfly-Beds- -Small pink flowers

Verbena bipinnatifida-Dakota Vervain-Beds, borders, containers- -Much like cult. but all blue

Verbena canadensis-Rose Vervain-Beds, borders, containers- -Similar to above, maybe not as robust

Verbena ciliata-Mexican Vervain-Beds, borders- -More flat and creeping, pink to white

Verbena halei-Texas Vervain-Beds, borders- -Spikes of blue flowers, spring & fall

Verbesina encelioides-Cowpen Daisy-Border, back of border- -Gray-green leaves, big yellow flowers

Vernonia baldwinii, etc.-Ironweed-Border, back of border- -Late summer, fall; red-purple flowers

Viola rafinesquii-Field Pansy-Bed, container- -Much like cult. Johnny-Jump-up

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Agrostis hyemalis-Winter Bentgrass-Larger areas- -Fine-textured, waves in wind

Aira elegans-Annual Hairgrass-Grass plantings- -Short, airy

Andropogon spp.-Bluestem-Grass plantings- -Vertical accent, bushy or fluffy

Bothriochloa laguroides -Silver Bluestem-Grass plantings- -Silvery seedheads

Bouteloua curtipendula-Sideoats Grama-Grass plantings- -Short, interesting inflorescence

Briza minor-Little Quaking Grass-Grass plantings, flower beds- -Texture like Baby's Breath, short

Bromus macrostachys, mollis-Brome-Grass plantings- -Medium-tall, fuzzy spikelets

Buchloe dactyloides-Buffalograss-Grass plantings, lawns- -Low maintenance, drought resistant

Chasmanthium latifolium-Broadleaf Woodoats-Woodland gardens- -Nice in dry arrangements

Melica mutica-Twoflower Melic-Woodland gardens, shade- -Short, interesting spikelets

Muhlengbergia capillaris-Hairyawn Muhly-Larger areas, sun- -Pinkish inflorescences, airy

Paspalum urvillei-Vaseygrass-Grass plantings- -Very large, fountain-like

Phalaris spp.-Canarygrass-Grass plantings- -Nice in dry arrangements

Schizachyrium scoparium-Little Bluestem-Grass plantings- -Fuzzy spikelets, vertical accent

FERNS

Adiantum capillus-veneris-S. Maidenhair Fern-Woodland Garden, shade- -Prefers limestone soils

Onoclea sensibilis-Sensitive Fern-Woodland Garden, shade

Osmunda cinnamomea-Cinnamon Fern-Woodland Garden, shade

Osmunda regalis-Royal Fern-Woodland Garden, shade- -Most ferns like rich, organic soil

Woodwardia areolata (Lorinseria)- Chain Fern-Woodland Garden, shade

AQUATICS

Eleocharis quadrangulata-Squarestem Spikerush-Wet areas, pond edges- -Very tall, spreads

Hydrocotyle umbellata, verticillata Water-Pennywort-Pond margins- -Interesting round leaves, spreads

Nelumbo lutea -Yellow Lotus-Ponds- -Dry seed heads good in arrangements

Nuphar luteum-Cowlily, Spatterdock-Ponds- -Yellow flowers, spotted leaves

Nymphaea odorata-Fragrant Waterlily-Ponds- -Fragrant white flowers

Juncus spp.-Rush-Wet areas, pond edges- -Some species very pretty

Ludwigia spp. esp. peploides-Water Primrose-Ponds, soggy areas- -Yellow flowers

Myriophyllum spp.-Parrot's Feather-Ponds- -Feathery submerged plant

Ranunculus spp.-Buttercup-Pond margins- -Yellow flowers, will spread

Sagittaria spp.-Arrowhead-Shallow ponds- -Small white flowers

Pontederia cordata-Pickerel Weed-Large wet areas- -Purple flowers, can be invasive

Rhexia mariana-Meadow Beauty-Naturalistic pond edges- -Pink flowers

Typha latifolia, domingensis -Cattail-Wet areas, pond edges- -Nice for dry arrangements

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Last updated by HDW on 16 March 1995