Cornus alternifolia Lindera benzoin 40 Pagoda dogwood 43 Spicebush BD BF BE DR WL BD BF The Native Plant Center Large deciduous shrub or small tree with striking horizontal branching. Deciduous shrub covered with fragrant yellow flowers before leaf-out at Westchester Community College Fragrant white flower clusters in late spring give way to purple berries in March, providing color to awakening woodlands. Aromatic leaves relished by birds. Red fruit stems; rich fall foliage. Larval host for the turn yellow in fall. Only female plants bear brilliant-red fruit attractive spring azure. Average soil, sun to part shade, 15–25’ tall. to birds and need a male pollinator. Note: The plants offered will be of 2017 Native Plant Pre-Sale undetermined sex. The Native Plant Center’s 2017 Woody of the Year. Corylus americana Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 6–12’ tall. Order Deadline: February 21, 2017 41 American hazelnut BD Nyssa sylvatica you’ll find a great mix of native plants in various sizes to suit all garden Showy yellow catkins in late winter. Edible nuts encased in papery husks 44 Black tupelo needs. Peruse the descriptions and color pictures of the plants for sale. Then use taste similar to European filberts. Foliage turns yellow to red in fall. WL BD BE Looking for the enclosed form to place your order. If you have questions, please e-mail Dense, thicket-forming deciduous shrub that can be used as a screen or A stately deciduous tree with a straight trunk and handsome pyramidal [email protected] or call (914) 606-7870. Visit nativeplantcenter.org form when young. Spectacular orange and red fall color. Inconspicuous back of the border. Average to moist soil, sun to part shade, 6–12’ tall. a particular to download a catalog for your friends. greenish-white flowers provide nectar. Blue fruits on females eaten by species? Let us Dasiphora fruticosa ‘Tangerine’ birds. Average to wet soil, sun to part shade, 30–50’ tall. 42 (Potentilla fruticosa) know your suggestions ORDER EARLY to get the plants you want, as quantities are limited. Photinia pyrifolia (Aronia arbutifolia) Shrubby cinquefoil for future sales. JOIN US ON SALE DAY, APRIL 29, when other plant species will be offered. DR BF BE 45 Red chokeberry Dense, compact deciduous shrub that flowers profusely over a long WL BD BF period. The plentiful two-inch wide orange to yellow flowers of this Upright, narrow deciduous shrub good for tight spaces. Clusters of Catalog of Available Plants cultivar bloom throughout summer. Average to poor soil, sun, 2–4’ tall. white flowers in spring; red berries persist into winter. Striking orange-red fall foliage. Wet to average soil, sun to part shade, 6–12’ tall. Key: DR (deer resistant), DT (drought tolerant), WL (wetlands), Physocarpus opulifolius BD (birds), HB (hummingbirds), BF (butterflies),B E (bees) Discount for Members 46 Common ninebark • SUN: 6 hours or more of direct sun • PART SHADE: Less than 4 hours of direct sun or dappled sun Members get 5 percent off their total pre-sale DT BD BF BE • SHADE: No direct sun or sun only in early spring before trees leaf out purchase. Join when you place your order and claim Dense, fast-growing deciduous shrub. Striking white to pink spi- the discount. raea-like blooms in May–June. Exfoliating bark adds winter interest. Dicentra eximia Use as hedge for screening. Many cultivars available, but straight spe- perennials: spring to summer Or join online at www.mysunywcc.org/donations/. 5 Wild bleeding heart cies rarely sold. Moist to dry soil, sun to part shade, 4–8’ tall. Amsonia tabernaemontana var. $50 Friend 1 salicifolia DR DT BD BE n Pinus strobus Pink heart-shaped flowers bloom in May and continue lightly through Discount on Pre-Sale plant orders ‘Shaggy Dog’ Eastern bluestar n Early entry into annual Plant Sale 47 Eastern white pine fall. Lacy blue-green foliage is lovely all season. Great naturalizer in DR DT BF n shady rock gardens and woodlands. Good nectar source for bumble- Discount to Native Plant Center conference BD BF Clusters of steel-blue flowers in spring attract early butterflies. In fall n Evergreen low-mounding cultivar with long needles and irregular, bees. Endangered in NJ. Moist soil, part shade, 12” tall. Discount at Rosedale Nurseries and Native Landscapes the erect mound of narrow willow-like foliage turns a stunning gold. free-forming habit. Moist, well-drained soil, sun, 5–6’ tall, 6–8’ wide. $100 Household/Garden Clubs/Organizations Average to dry soil, sun to part shade, 2–3’ tall. Fragaria virginiana The above plus: Rubus odoratus 6 Wild strawberry Antennaria neglecta n Discount to Native Plant Center conference for two 48 Purple-flowering raspberry DR DT BD BF BE household members or two club/organization members BD BF BE 2 Field pussytoes Parent of the familiar garden strawberry. Clumps of fuzzy three-part DR DT BD BF $150 Supporting The rose-like, fragrant flowers of this highly ornamental, deciduous leaves send out runners to form a spreading groundcover with clusters suckering shrub bloom rose-purple for a long period in summer, fol- From spreading silvery leaf rosettes rise thin stalks topped in spring of white flowers April–June, followed by half- to three-quarter inch The above plus: lowed by fruit. Arching stems are hairy but thornless. Average soil, sun with fuzzy, white-pink flowers that look like pussy toes. Lovely ground- edible sweet strawberries. Average soil, sun to light shade, 4–8” tall. n Free membership to the Lady Bird Johnson to part shade, 3–6’ tall, 6–12’ wide. cover for dry, sunny areas. Average soil, sun, 4–6” tall. Wildflower Center Geranium maculatum Vaccinium corymbosum $250 Advocate ‘Darrow’ Aquilegia canadensis 7 Wild geranium Highbush blueberry The above plus: 49 3 Wild columbine DR DT BD BF BE n Free admission for one to Native Plant Center conference BD BF BE DR DT BD HB BF BE Masses of lavender-pink flowers appear in May above distinctive pal- Valuable food plant for people and wildlife. Pinkish bell-shaped flowers A profuse show in spring of red-and-yellow nodding flowers shaped mate leaves. Spreads slowly and reblooms sporadically through summer. $500 Sustaining in spring; spectacular red foliage in fall. Deciduous shrub used as a hedge like lanterns. Though individual plants can be short-lived, it self-sows A pollinator favorite for the shade garden. The Native Plant Center’s The above plus: and substitute for invasive burning bush. Cultivar noted for large berries prolifically. Especially prized by hummingbirds. Average soil, part 2017 Perennial of the Year. Average soil, part shade, 12–15” tall. n Free admission for two to Native Plant Center conference and cold tolerance. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 6–8’ tall. shade, 12–15” tall. Geum triflorum $1,000 Conservator Vaccinium vitis-idaea Claytonia virginica 8 Prairie smoke The above plus: 50 Lingonberry 4 Spring beauty DR DT BF n Director’s tour of Native Plant Center demonstration BD BF BE DR DT BF BE Reddish-purple, bell-like flowers rise above clumps of fern-like hairy gardens Pink bell-shaped flowers are followed by edible red berries on this This delicate spring ephemeral has pink or white flowers borne in loose basal leaves in spring. Clumps of feathery, pink-gray fruits remain evergreen shrub of the heath family. Trailing stems sometimes form $3,000 Heritage Circle clusters on thread-like stems. Self-seeds to form a spreading groundcov- much of summer. Setting seeds create a gauzy effect resembling smoke, mats. Shiny, leathery foliage turns purple in fall. Fruits sweeten if left to The above plus: er in woodland and turf areas and is an important early nectar source. thus its common name. The leaves turn deep-red in fall. Threatened in overwinter. Use as substitute for cranberries in cooking. Wet to moist n Private two-hour garden consultation Of special value to native bees. Moist soil, part shade, 6–8” tall. NY. Moist to dry soil, sun to part shade, 6–18” tall. soil, sun to shade, 6–12” tall, 3’ wide. Heuchera longiflora Phlox subulata ‘Fort Hill’ host to monarch, gray hairstreak, and queen butterflies. Of special Verbena hastata 9 Longflower alumroot 17 Moss phlox value to bees. Exploitably vulnerable in NY. Dry soil, sun, 18–24” tall. 33 Blue vervain DR HB BF DR DT BD BF BE Campanulastrum americanum DR BD BF BE Green basal foliage mottled with silver highlights. Small yellow flow- This rock garden favorite is a colorful carpet of lavender-pink flowers in Showy purple spires of flowers bloom on upright stems in summer at ers—showier than H. americana—bloom in May and June on delicate May. The moss-like mat creates year-round interest. Lovely over a stone 25 Tall bellflower the same time as invasive purple loosestrife, making blue vervain a good stems. Leaves turn red in winter. Moist, well-drained soil, sun to part wall or as a groundcover. Average soil, sun to part shade, 4–6” tall. HB BE alternative. A biennial that self-sows lavishly when happy. Of special shade, 8–24” tall. Star-shaped, purple-blue flowers cover tall, erect stems through fall. value to native bees. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 2–4’ tall. Podophyllum peltatum A biennial that self-seeds when happy. Of special value to native bees. Heuchera × ‘Caramel’ 18 Mayapple Rarely offered for sale. Moist soil, part shade, 3–4’ tall. grasses Alumroot 10 DR Chelone glabra DR Carex amphibola Two palmate leaves atop a foot-high stem give the appearance of a min- White turtlehead A long-lived, vigorous variety. Unique apricot foliage fades to soft am- iature umbrella. In May a single white flower appears, largely hidden 26 34 Creek sedge ber. Pinkish-white flowers on delicate stems float above basal leaves in by the leaves. Greenish fruit turns golden when ripe and is eaten by DR WL BF BE DR WL BF early summer. Lovely in shade gardens. Can tolerate sun with consis- turtles. Creates woodland colonies over time. Often goes dormant in Spikes of elegant white blooms tinged with pink top shiny green foliage Vigorous clump former with shiny semi-evergreen foliage. Adaptable in tent moisture. Moist to dry soil, sun to part shade, 12–18” tall. summer. Moist to average soil, part to full shade, 10–15” tall. from August to October. Hooded flowers resemble a turtle’s head. Im- many conditions but happiest in shady areas. Good for erosion control portant late season nectar source. Host plant for the Baltimore checker- and as an alternative to non-native liriope. Larval host to some skipper Hydrastis canadensis Tiarella cordifolia spot butterfly. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 24–30” tall. species. Seeds eaten by turtles. Endangered in NY and NJ. Average to Goldenseal 11 19 Foamflower Liatris spicata moist soil, sun to shade, 8–12” tall. DR BD BE DR BE Dense blazing star Paired, maple-shaped leaves with a single white flower in early spring. Spikes of creamy white flowers above semi-evergreen leaves carpet the 27 DR DT BD HB BF BE Panicum virgatum The fruit that follows resembles a lone red raspberry (inedible to people woodland in spring. Creeps by runners but is not aggressive and mixes Purple tufted flowers arranged in long, dense spikes give an overall 35 Switch grass but eaten by birds) and is centered atop the upper leaf. Sought after for well with other woodland plants. Early season nectar source. Endan- its medicinal properties. Endangered in NJ and CT, Threatened in NY. feathery appearance. Grass-like leaves form attractive basal clumps and DR WL BD BF gered in NJ. Moist soil, part to full shade, 8–12” tall. Upright, clump-forming, warm-season grass produces open, lacy sprays Moist, well-drained soil, part to full shade, 10–18” tall. extend up the flower stalk. A magnet for monarchs and other butter- Zizia aurea flies. Moist to average soil, sun, 3–4’ tall. with reddish-purple seed heads beginning in August. Blue-green foliage Iris × robusta ‘Gerald Darby’ 20 Golden alexander turns gold in fall. Important food source for birds in winter. Moist to 12 Iris Lobelia siphilitica dry soil, sun to part shade, 3–6’ tall. DR WL BF BE 28 Great blue lobelia DR WL BF Flat flower clusters resemble gold-colored Queen Anne’s lace. Orna- DR WL BD HB BF This stunning iris is a hybrid of two natives: Iris versicolor and I. virgini- mental seed heads add visual interest. Will self-sow to form lovely ferns Deep-blue tubular flowers on tall spikes. A great cut flower. Self-sows ca. Clumps of elegant, sword-shaped, purple-and-green leaves give rise colonies. Larval host for black swallowtail butterfly. Of special value to mildly. Attractive to birds, including hummingbirds. Exploitably vul- Dryopteris carthusiana in late spring to showy purple stems bearing violet-blue flowers with yel- native bees. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 1–2’ tall. 36 low centers. Ideal for water gardens. Moist to average soil, sun, 2–3’ tall. nerable in NY. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 24–30” tall. Wood fern DR BF Mertensia virginica perennials: summer to fall Monarda punctata Delicate, lacy, bright-green fronds emerge in early spring. May remain 13 Virginia bluebells Actaea racemosa 29 Spotted beebalm green in mild winters. Exploitably vulnerable in NY. Rarely offered for DR BE 21 Black cohosh DR DT HB BF BE sale. Moist soil, part to full shade, 18–36” tall. The pink buds of this spring ephemeral open to sky-blue flowers, DR BF BE This unusual fragrant beauty has multiple whorls of snapdragon-like a rare color in the plant world. The rounded leaves are blue-green when Spires of white flowers on tall stems bloom for an extended time. Bushy yellow flowers spotted purple from June to July. Attractive showy bracts Onoclea sensibilis they appear as early as March. Early nectar source for bees. Exploitably green foliage with finely toothed leaves add texture to gardens. Spreads are pinkish-purple and green on erect stems. Self-sows in sunny, well- 37 Sensitive fern vulnerable in NY. Moist to average soil, part shade, 8–16” tall. slowly to form small colonies. A pollinator magnet for shady sites. Host drained sites. Average to dry soil, sun, 12–18” tall. DR BF plant for the spring azure butterfly. Moist soil, part shade, 3–4’ tall. Packera aurea Pycnanthemum muticum Bright-green broad leaflets have rounded lobes and turn yellow in fall. Golden groundsel Agastache foeniculum 30 Broad-leaved mountain mint Woody-like fertile fronds turn brown and persist offering ornamental 14 value in winter. Spreads readily in moist soil, making it one of the best DR DT BF BE DR BF BE 22 Anise hyssop ferns to use as a groundcover. Moist soil, sun to part shade, 1–2’ tall. In May yellow daisy-like flowers appear on erect stems from a mound DR DT HB BF BE The topmost bracts turn silver in mid-summer and frame delicate of green, heart-shaped basal leaves. Lights up shade garden and will also Lavender-blue long-lasting flowers densely packed along showy spikes. button-shaped white blooms that attract an abundance of pollina- bloom in sun with adequate moisture. Colonizes and creates an effective Aromatic foliage carries a refreshing anise scent. Hummingbirds, but- tors. Spreads slowly and non-aggressively to form handsome colonies. trees, shrubs, and vines low evergreen groundcover. Moist, rich soil, sun to shade, 12–16” tall. terflies, and other pollinators swarm to this must-have for the garden Threatened in NY. Average to moist soil, sun to part shade, 2–3’ tall. Ceanothus americanus Penstemon hirsutus that blooms through fall. Average soil, sun to part shade, 2–4’ tall. Rudbeckia laciniata 38 New Jersey tea 15 Hairy beardtongue Asclepias incarnata pulchra 31 Cutleaf coneflower DT BD BF BE ssp. In summer white flower clusters adorn this compact, nitrogen-fixing DT HB BF BE DT BD BF BE 23 Swamp milkweed shrub. Great for the butterfly garden and for hard-to-grow areas such as Elegant spikes of tubular lavender flowers with white lips reminiscent Yellow sunflower-like blooms dance above the perennial border, dan- DR WL HB BF BE slopes. A host plant for many butterfly species; of special value to native of snapdragons. Excellent source of nectar. Of special value to native gling from leaved stalks. The center cone elongates, turning from green Clusters of deep-pink flowers in summer. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves bees. Well-drained soil, sun, 2–3’ tall. bees. Average to dry soil, sun to part shade 1–2’ tall. line erect stems. Elongated seed pods persist into winter. Plants offered to brown as seeds ripen and attract birds. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 4–8’ tall. Phlox divaricata are from Long Island seed stock. Larval host for monarch and queen Clematis virginiana butterflies. Wet to average soil, sun to part shade, 2–4’ tall. 16 Woodland phlox Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 39 Virgin’s bower HB BF Asclepias tuberosa 32 New England aster DR HB BF BE Loose clusters of fragrant lavender to white flowers bloom 4–6 weeks 24 Butterflyweed DT BF BE Vigorous, deciduous, twining vine climbs over trellis or fence as alter- and attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the spring garden. Leafy, DR DT HB BF BE A profusion of showy rose-purple daisy-like flowers with orange-yellow native to the invasive sweet autumn clematis. Abundance of scented, creeping shoots spread slowly to form a lovely groundcover. Endan- Brilliant-orange flowers brighten sunny gardens late June–August. centers bloom to early fall. Important late season food source for polli- creamy white flowers in late summer through early fall. Moist to aver- gered in NJ. Average to rich soil, part to full shade, 8–10” tall. Plants are tap rooted, form clumps, and do not spread readily. Larval nators. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 3–6’ tall. age soil, sun to part shade, 12–20’ tall.