Shrub Indiana Native 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.
Shrub Indiana Native Robinia hispida var. fertilis [Bristly Locust] Can fix nitrogen. Especially well adapted to poor, dry, alkaline soils. Though native, can be invasive on sandy soils. Frequent pruning may be needed.
Shrub Rosa × 'Korpancom' [sold as Electric Blanket™] [Electric Blanket Floribunda Rose] The Electric Blanket Floribunda Rose is a low-growing, compact plant with abundant salmon-pink flowers from summer through fall. Although generally used as a groundcover, this rose is sometimes trained and sold in a tree form. It has good resistance to powdery mildew, but good cultural practices are important in order to prevent other diseases and other pests, such as black spot and rust. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, place the plant in an area…
Shrub Rosa rugosa [Rugosa Rose] Widely adapted to soils and exposures, but especially good in full sun on dry soils. Relatively trouble-free among roses, even resists the common rose pathogens and phytopagous insects. The hips (rose fruits) are a rich source of vitamin C and used commercially in teas. Can get borers in canes (rarely). Good cultural practices are important for roses in order to prevent disease and other pests. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, place the plant in…
Shrub Rosa × 'Thérèse Bugnet' [Double Rugosa Rose] 'Thérèse Bugnet' is a hybrid cultivar of Rosa rugosa that has fragrant, double, pink flowers and lustrous, red canes. Susceptible to rose stem girdler and slightly susceptible to black spot. Good cultural practices are important for roses in order to prevent disease and other pests. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering, place the plant in an area with good air circulation, and remove dead or diseased plant matter as soon as possible. Widely adapted to…
Shrub/Tree Salix eriocephala 'Ames 27768' [Heart-leaved Willow] The Heart-Leaved Willow in the wild is found along riverbanks, this tree is used for erosion control and thrives in wet soil.
Tree Indiana Native Salix nigra [Black Willow] The Black Willow is a fast-growing, wet soils tolerant tree, reaching 30 to 60 feet at maturity. Can sucker profusely, so use sparingly in the landscape. In the wild, you can find Salix nigra near floodplains, streams and rivers, and marshes. The ancient Greeks knew the therapeutic values of willow (Salix) and brewed tea made from willow bark to relieve stiff joints and other bodily aches and pains. A number of insect species attack the…
Shrub Salix purpurea 'Canyon Blue' [Canyon Blue Purpleosier Willow] Canyon Blue Purpleosier Willow is very similar to the compact cultivar Nana in its habit and shape. What stands out is its deeper bluish leave color. This is a great choice for wet areas, soil stability, and in rain gardens. Unlike most willows (Salix ssp.), the Purpleosier tends to stay a compacted shrub and will sucker less than others in this genus.
Shrub Salix purpurea 'Nana' [Dwarf Purpleosier Willow] Salix purpurea 'Nana' is a dioecious, compact, rounded shrub well-suited for wet areas, rain gardens, and bank stablizition. Tolerates heavy pruning.
Herbaceous Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' [The Blues Little Bluestem] Little bluestem is native to prairies and fields from Quebec to Alberta and from Arizona to Florida. Ornamental grass good for low maintenance.
