Naturalizing - Page 17 of 34 - Fine Gardening

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    Hedgehog rose

    Rosa rugosa var. alba

    This variety has single, papery white blossoms that open from light pink buds and have contrasting yellow stamens.

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    Swamp rose

    Rosa palustris var. scandens

    This graceful and arching variety of our native swamp rose has single rosy-pink blossoms with a mild scent.

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    Buffalo currant

    Ribes odoratum

    In spring, this North American native shrub produces clove-scented, lemon-yellow flowers, which are followed by black edible fruits.

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    Creeping raspberry

    Rubus pentalobus

    This prostrate evergreen species produces a mass of richly textured leaves, making it an attractive groundcover for formal areas, rock gardens, or woodland beds.

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    Fingerleaf Rodgersia

    Rodgersia aesculifolia

    This species has palmate, wrinkled leaves that extend to 2 feet wide.

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    American mandrake

    Podophyllum peltatum

    Mayapple is a rhizomatous, native woodland perennial with leaves in the shape of an umbrella.

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    Fragrant Solomon’s seal

    Polygonatum odoratum

    From late spring to early summer, this species bears pendent, green-tipped white flowers along arching stems.

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    Foxglove penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis

    This vigorous perennial bears elegant clusters of pure white flowers marked with purple or pale violet from early to late summer.

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    Polemonium caeruleum

    Polemonium caeruleum

    This North American native bears deep blue or occasionally white, bell-shaped blossoms in spring and possibly late summer if deadheaded.

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    Reed canary grass

    Phalaris arundinacea and cvs.

    This evergreen, rhizomatous, perennial grass has an upright habit, with bamboo-like foliage to 14 inches tall.