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Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' Common Name: Wild Columbine / Eastern Red Columbine Attracts butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds One of the earliest wildflowers to bloom; 8 + weeks of bloom Thrives in sun or shade; will self sow and naturalize Great for pine shade Deer resistant Resists leaf miner 'Little Lanterns' is a compact columbine that only grows 10" tall. Deep red and yellow nodding flowers top blue-green foliage for many weeks in spring. This is a good choice for shade gardens, woodland gardens, rock gardens and naturalized areas.

Height: 12-18 Inches Spread: 10-15 Inches USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Remove from List

Aster divaricatus Common Name: (Eurybia divaricata) Woodland Aster Asters are the backbone of many late summer and fall landscapes. The white woodland aster is a terrific ground cover and is especially valuable because it grows so well in dry shade. Thin, nearly black stems are topped with clouds of white flowers in early fall. Benefits: Nectar plant for butterflies and other pollinators Seed source for songbirds Provides nesting material for birds Grows in sun or dry shade Great ground cover

Height: 18-24 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Remove from List

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' Common Name: Red-stemmed Lady Fern Easy to grow; tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions Provides seasonal cover for birds and other wildlife Good ground cover in shaded areas Colorful fronds can be used in fresh arrangements 'Lady in Red' has sultry red stems surrounded by bright green, lacy fronds. New fronds arise gracefully from the crown all season long, keeping plants from getting worn looking. Clumps are dense and upright. This deciduous fern is vigorous and easy to grow. Ferns provide seasonal cover and hiding places for ground frequenting birds such as ovenbirds, waterthrushes, wood thrushes, robins and Carolina wrens.

Height: 2-3 Feet Spread: 1-3 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-8 Remove from List

Carex pensylvanica Common Name: Pennsylvania Sedge This sedge forms short clusters and spreads slowly by rhizomes to form a lush carpet. This thick mat of growth provides excellent seasonal cover for foraging small songbirds and the insects and other small animals they love to eat. Reddish-brown, thimble-like flowers top the narrow, fine textured leaves in spring. A number of birds and small mammals feed on the seeds. Benefits: Excellent ground cover for dry shade Provides seasonal cover for birds and other woodland wildlife Birds and small mammals feed on the seed Semi-evergreen lawn alternative Deer resistant

Height: 6-8 Inches Spread: 6-8 Inches USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Remove from List

Chasmanthium latifolium Common Name: Northern Sea Oats Drooping seed heads hang in clusters from slightly arching stems topping an upright clump of bamboo-like foliage. Green leaves turn copper in fall and the seed heads emerge green but turn purplish bronze by late summer then dry to a straw color. Clumping grasses like this provide nest sites and winter cover for quail and sparrows. They also provide fall and winter seeds for a number of birds including cardinals, towhees, juncos, sparrows and finches. Benefits: Grows well in full sun to partial shade Provides nest sites, protective cover and food for birds Use foliage and flower in fresh or dried arrangements Good winter interest; very winter hardy Deer resistant

Height: 3 Feet Spread: 1-3 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Remove from List

Cornus racemosa 'Geauge' Common Name: 'Geauge' Gray Dogwood Gray twig dogwood is a deciduous shrub bearing dome-shaped clusters of white flowers in late spring. The flowers give way to clusters of small white berries and the stems holding the flowers and fruit are licorice red which makes a distinct contrast. Gray-green leaves turn dusky purple-red in fall. This thicket-forming shrub is a good source of food, cover and nesting sites. Benefits: Host plant for spring azure butterfly Plentiful and nutritious berries for a wide range of birds Provides good nesting sites for birds and protective cover for wildlife Selected for lustrous foliage and a refined garden habit Tolerant of a wide range of conditions including poor or wet soils

Height: 7-8 Feet Spread: 4-5 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Remove from List

Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' Common Name: Geranium 'Espresso' (Cranesbill) Bold red-brown foliage keeps its color all season long. Pale pink flowers stand out against the handsome leaves in spring. This is a good ground cover in shaded areas with dry soil. Benefits: Good source of early season nectar for butterflies and native bees Provides cover for wildlife, especially toads Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees Foliage holds its chocolate color all season Excellent ground cover

Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 18-24 Inches Remove from List

Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain' Common Name: 'Dale's Strain' Coral Bells 'Dale's Strain' has unique silver-blue marbled foliage that grows in handsome mounds. It is an excellent drought tolerant ground cover for shady areas. Long wands of white flowers attract native bees and hummingbirds when they bloom in spring. Benefits: Outstanding foliage display Nectar source for hummingbirds Provides cover for small wildlife Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees Great deer resistant edging plant or ground cover

Height: 12-24 Inches Spread: 15-18 Inches USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-7 Remove from List

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' Common Name: 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire Fragrant, white flower spikes, 3-6" long, cover the shrub with bloom in early summer. Dark green leaves turn scarlet and crimson in fall, sometimes persisting on the shrub until December. 'Henry's Garnet' is noted for larger flowers and superior fall color to that of the species. Benefits: Fragrant white flowers attracts butterflies and other pollinators Stunning fall color for many weeks Provides protective cover for wildlife Tolerant of a surprising range of conditions from boggy to dry soils

Height: 3-4 Feet Spread: 5-6 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Remove from List

Juniperus virginiana Common Name: Eastern Red Cedar This evergreen conifer is the best bird attracting tree in Eastern North America. Its 25' pyramidal form provides dense cover year round, and its shredding bark is used by many birds for nest construction. Female trees produce round, gray or bluish berry-like cones which 80 species of birds adore. Cedar waxwings earned their common name because of their reliance on the fruit. Benefits: Dense evergreen provides year round cover and nesting sites for many birds 80 species of birds feed on the fruit Host plant for olive hairstreak butterfly Fragrant foliage and wood Adapts to almost any growing condition and makes a good windbreak

Height: 25-30 Feet Spread: 10-12 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Remove from List

Nyssa sylvatica Common Name: Black Gum Black gum is a stately, slow-growing, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and rounded crown (more pyramidal when young). Small, greenish-white flowers appear in spring and are not showy, but they are an excellent nectar source for honey bees, native bees and other pollinators. Insect-eating birds such as kinglets, phoebes, pine warblers and others visit the tree to feed on the small insects it attracts. Flowers give way to oval, 1/2" long, dark blue fruits that are attractive to a variety of birds. Foliage turns spectacular scarlet, yellow and orange in the fall. Benefits: Heavy nectar producer, drawing all kinds of pollinators Insect eating birds visit the tree to feed on pollinators Excellent fruit for a number of birds Beautiful in the fall with multiple foliage colors on one tree Will grow in wet as well as dry soils

Height: 30-40 Feet Spread: 20-30 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Remove from List

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Common Name: Virginia Creeper Virginia creeper is a deciduous, woody vine that climbs vigorously. Attaching to walls and other surfaces with adhesive disks, handsome, five-fingered leaves emerge purplish in spring, mature to green in summer and change to purple or crimson-red in fall. Clusters of small green-white flowers give rise to dark blue or black berries, which are a bountiful source of food for migrating songbirds in late summer and early fall. Benefits: Good source of berries for birds in late summer and early fall Provides cover and nesting sites for a variety of birds Larval food for a number of hawk moths Good fall color Fast grower adapted to a wide variety of conditions

Height: 40-50 Feet Spread: 40-50 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Remove from List

Vaccinium angustifolium 'Brunswick' Common Name: Lowbush Blueberry Clusters of bell-shaped, white flowers tinged with red bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by tasty blue berries, which ripen in summer. The fruit is a favorite among humans as well as birds, small mammals and box turtles. Lowbush blueberry has lustrous blue-green leaves that turn bronze, scarlet and crimson in fall. It grows well in dry, acid, nutrient poor soil. Benefits: Fragrant flowers provide nectar for butterflies and other pollinators Larval food source for several butterflies The fruit is relished by birds and other wildlife after it ripens in summer Plants provide good nesting sites and cover for birds Very cold tolerant ground cover that grows well in dry, acid soil

Height: 8-12 Inches Spread: 2-3 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-5 Remove from List

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland' Common Name: 'Northland' Highbush Blueberry Clusters of dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by tasty blue berries, which ripen in summer. The fruit is a favorite among humans as well as birds, small mammals and box turtles. 'Northland' has bright green leaves that turn orange in fall. It is also well adapted to a variety of growing conditions. Reddish stems can be attractive in winter. Benefits: Flowers provide nectar for native bees, butterflies and other pollinators Larval food source for several butterflies The fruit is relished by birds and other wildlife Plants provide good nesting sites and cover for birds 'Northland' is well adapted to a variety of growing conditions Plant more than one variety to insure best fruit set Great fall color and a good replacement for burning bush, Euonymus alatus

Height: 4 Feet Spread: 4 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Remove from List

Viburnum prunifolium Common Name: Blackhaw Viburnum Blackhaw is a large, upright, multi-stemmed, densely twiggy deciduous shrub that can be pruned to grow as a small tree. Creamy white flowers in flat-topped clusters to 4.5" across appear in spring. Flowers provide nectar for butterflies, native bees and other pollinators. Flowers give way to blue-black, berry-like fruits, which are a good source of food for birds and wildlife in fall and early winter. This handsome plant has glossy dark green leaves changing to shades of red and purple in fall. Benefits: Flowers provide nectar for butterflies and other pollinators Plants provide excellent nesting sites and cover for birds Red-purple foliage contrasts with blue-black fruit in the fall Berries are a great source of food for birds and other wildlife in fall Grows well in dry soil

Height: 10-12 Feet Spread: 6-8 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Remove from List