Plants

Lobelia cardinalis [sold as Cardinal Flower]

[Cardinal Flower]

Lonicera sempervirens 'Magnifica'

[Coral Honeysuckle]

Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle'

[Northern Belle Sweetbay Magnolia]

The most cold-hardy evergreen magnolia. Large white blossoms that open with the scent of vanilla. This is great around woodlands and near water, where it still grows in very wet soil. Can take full sun or partial shade. Pests and diseases are almost never a problem and has some resistance to drought.

Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple' [sold as Pardon My Purple Bee Balm]

This cultivar is a cross between Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’ (seed parent) and Monarda didyma ‘Grand Marshall’ (pollen parent) taken in 2006 in Zeeland, Michigan.

Monarda 'Petite Delight' [sold as Petite Delight Hybrid Bee Balm]

[Petite Delight Hybrid Bee Balm]

Opuntia humifusa

[Pricklypear]

The Pricklypear is a cactus native to the eastern United States, including Indiana, and is hardy to USDA zone 4. The cactus pads can break off and root into the ground, forming colonies. It is an evergreen plant, but becomes shriveled and wilted during cold winters. Fruits are edible and are often used to make jams and candies. The pads (fleshy green segments with thorns) are also edible as a roasted vegetable. This plant has…

Oxydendrum arboreum

[Sourwood]

This plant gets it common and scientific name from its sour-tasting leaves. The genus name is derived from the Greek word "oxys", meaning sour, and "dendron", meaning tree. Honey produced from the pollen of Sourwood flowers is considered valuable. The attractive, slightly fragrant flowers are often prolifically produced, especially in full sun, and are effective for up to four weeks. Like all Ericaceous plants, Oxydendrum arboreum requires rich, organic, moist, well-drained, and acidic soil. This…

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

[Virginia Creeper]

One of the strongest-climbing vines, given solid support for attachment of the adhesive discs on tendrils (not root). Not a vine for trellises or fences. Tolerates any soil, and sun or shade. Limited value as groundcover.

Rhus copallinum

[Flameleaf Sumac]

The Flameleaf Sumac is a large shrub or small tree known for its extraordinary, "flaming" red fall color. Its form is initially compact, but then becomes quite open and irregular with age. Spreads by root suckers and forms large colonies, making it inappropriate for small areas.

Rhus typhina

[Staghorn Sumac]