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Eutrochium maculatum

Tall, sturdy purple-colored stalks are tipped with large clusters of purple-pink flowers that bloom July-September.

Maianthemum canadense

Clusters of tiny white flowers adorn this fragrant spring blooming woodland plant that stands only 6 inches tall.

Rudbeckia laciniata

This tall, showy summer-blooming sunflower provides nectar and seed to wildlife. 

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Clusters of bright yellow flowers adorn delicate stems amidst intricately cut leaves from June – September.

Arisaema triphyllum

Jack-in-the-Pulpit is one of New Jersey’s most uniquely structured plants and deserves a closer look!

Andropogon gerardii

Big Bluestem is a tall, attractive, drought-tolerant native grass with colorful foliage and enormous benefits for wildlife.

Actaea rubra

Red baneberry is a bushy flowering perennial that offers a delightful textured appearance in the shade garden.

Pinus strobus ‘Fastigiata’

Columnar Eastern White Pine is a small- to medium-sized, long-needled evergreen conifer with a narrow, columnar shape. Branches grow upright, giving this tree its compact shape. Bundles of five needles are soft to the touch and appear bluish-green. Columnar Eastern White Pine is a good choice for a screen planting. It can also be used as a specimen tree.

Hylotelephium telephium

Sedum is an easy-to-grow perennial with succulent green leaves and dense clusters of rosy-pink, star-shaped flowers which bloom from late summer until frost (August-October).  With age the flower color changes to a burgundy-red, and the attractive dried flower heads can last well into the winter months.  Sedum is an excellent choice for dry,sunny areas of the yard.  It can be planted as a specimen or in masses.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot is a highly adaptable, wildlife-friendly perennial. Its showy, tubular, white, pink, or purple flowers form round, wispy clusters atop tall stems, July through September. The foliage is fragrant, offering additional interest in the garden. Wild Bergamot is valued by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, which benefit from the nectar. The genus Monarda is prone to powdery mildew, but this species, Monarda fistulosa, offers some resistance. Use Wild Bergamot in borders, meadows, and naturalized areas in your yard.