Plants

Hypericum prolificum

[Shrubby St. John's Wort]

Hypericum prolificum is a compact, rounded Indiana native shrub. The attractive bright yellow flowers, appearing in summer, are unique and crowned by a dome of many long stamens. This species can suffer in hot and humid environments, causing it to become prone to root rot and wilt.

Kalopanax septemlobus

[Castor Aralia]

No disease or insect problems. Stout prickles could cause injury. Slight weediness via the seeds. Not common in commerce.

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

[Big Blue Lilyturf]

Lobelia cardinalis [sold as Cardinal Flower]

[Cardinal Flower]

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.

Rosa 'Meizorland' [sold as White Drift® Groundcover Rose]

[White Drift® Groundcover Rose]

Rosa × 'Meineble' [sold as Red Meidiland®]

[Red Meidiland Rose]

Rosa × 'Meisentmil' [sold as Lemon Drift®]

[Lemon Drift Rose]

The Lemon Drift Rose has petite yellow creamy flowers that make this shrub a beautiful statement planting. A great choice as well because the Drift Rose is disease resistant.

Rosa × 'Radwhite' [sold as White Knock Out®]

[White Knock Out Rose]

The White Knock Out Rose is a compact shrub with matte green foliage, making the creamy white flowers stand out against the dark leaves.