Woodland Flowers & Ferns Native to North America

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Attractive flowering trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals & ferns (flora) native to woodlands in North America. As much detail as possible is in the description of each plant.

Dryopteris marginalis (marginal woodfern)

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Dryopteris marginalis Eastern woodfern from North Creek Nurseries

Aster cordifolius Heart Leaved Aster Sun: Partial,Shade Soil: Sand,Loam,Clay Moisture: Dry,Medium Height: 2'-3' Bloom: blue Aug-Sep Bright blue flowers of the Heart Leaved Aster (Aster cordifolius) are borne above distinctive heart-shaped leaves in late summer. Plant with spring blooming flowers to provide extended color and interest in the woodland well into autumn. Creeps slowly by rootstocks to form a nice patch. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

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Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot Wildflower

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Asarum canadense Wild Ginger Plant Partial sun-Shade Dry-moist Bloom: Red May-Jun Soft green leaves creep to cover woodland slopes, rocky soils, and any shady area. Once established, Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) fends off Garlic Mustard, Buckthorn, and other invasives. Wild Ginger keeps its foliage throughout the season and does not go dormant, so it is a good species to plant among the spring ephemerals. Unpalatable to mammals, it is host for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly

Trillium grandiflorum Large Flowered Trillium Sun: Partial,Shade Soil: Sand,Loam,Clay Moisture: Dry,Medium Height: 1'-2' Bloom Time: May-Jun Color: white No woodland garden is complete without this beloved spring wildflower! Large Flower Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) is easy to grow and returns year after year. It can spread slowly by seed if it finds your site to its liking. Limited availability, so please order early. Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.

Aster divaricatus White Woodland Aster Sun: Partial,Shade Moisture: Dry,Medium Height: 2'-4' Bloom: White Aug-Sep The showiest of the shade-loving Asters! Aster divaricatus dons clusters of bright white flowers in late summer, brightening up the late season woodland scene. The glossy, deep green foliage of the White Woodland Aster looks great all season. Plant with early blooming woodland flowers for season-long interest. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.

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Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina Sun: Shade Soil: Sand,Loam,Clay Moisture: Medium,Moist Height: 1'-2' Bloom Time: Jun-Aug Color: green Zone: 3 Spacing: 1' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is widely adaptable and fast growing classic beauty. Creeping by rootstocks, it is perfect for planting on wooded slopes to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. Plant in masses by itself, or mix with other woodland wildflowers and sedges. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

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Black Cohash. Mass native. 4-6 ft. Part shade-shade

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Aster macrophyllus Big Leaf Aster Sun: Partial,Shade Moisture: Dry,Medium Height: 1'-2' Bloom: White Aug-Sep Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is the perfect plant for shady areas with less than perfect soil. Drought tolerant, it thrives in both dry sand and heavy clay soils that possess a modicum of organic matter. Spreads by rhizomes to form a groundcover. Great for stabilizing shaded hillsides and slopes. Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.

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Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Sun: Full,Partial,Shade Moisture: Medium,Moist,Wet Height: 1'-2' Bloom: yellow May-Jul Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) is a food source for swallowtail butterfly larvae. Brilliant golden flowers decorate this late-spring bloomer that grows one to two feet tall. An excellent choice for heavy clay soils in semi-shade to full sun. The leaves serve as an important food source for Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillars. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

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Carex sprengelii Long Beaked Sedge Sun: Full,Partial,Shade Moisture: Dry,Medium,Moist Height: 2'-4' One of the showiest and most important sedges of upland and moist woodlands in the Upper Midwest and New England. Numerous pendulant seedheads rise on long stems from the greenish-yellow clumps. Non-rhizomatous, well behaved. Although naturally occurring in woodlands, it thrives in rich soil in full sun, where the foliage will often take on an attractive chartreuse color.

Vaccinium angustifolium Lowbush Blueberry Sun: Full,Partial Soil: Sand,Loam Moisture: Dry,Medium,Moist Height: 1'-2' Bloom: White May White blooms arrive in May, followed in mid-summer by dark blue berries relished by birds and humans alike. Low in stature with a tolerance for a range of soils. Lowbush Blueberry has glossy foliage that turns from dark blue-green in summer to an attractive maroon-purple in autumn. Zones 2 - 4.

Astilbe biternata (Vent.) Britt. False goatsbeard Saxifragaceae This is a 2-6 ft. perennial with huge, white, feathery flower clusters and large, showy, fern-like leaves. Small, white or yellowish flowers in elongated clusters branching off a hairy stalk. Astilbes are bio-accumulators of Phosphorous, Calcium, Sulphur, Magnesium & Iron

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Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium Sun: Full,Partial,Shade Soil: Sand,Loam Moisture: Dry,Medium Height: 1'-2' Bloom Time: May-Jun Color: lavender Wild Geranium's lovely lavender blooms are a spring favorite! Unlike most other spring bloomers, Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) retains its attractive foliage all season long. Long-lived, it expands slowly to form a nice clump. Prefers shade, but will grow in full sun in a rich, slightly damp soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.