Plants

Rosa 'WEKsurdicla' [sold as Rainbow Happy Trails™]

[Rainbow Happy Trails Groundcover Rose]

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

[Red Meidiland Rose]

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.

Rubus odoratus

[Flowering Raspberry]

The Flowering Raspberry offers great texture into the landscape with its exfoliating bark during the winter months and its large course leaves during the summer months. Its rich, pink-purple flowers begin to bloom in early June, offering fragrance and color. The flowers and fruits often attract birds and other wildlife, including butterflies and bees.

Salix caprea

[Pussy Willow]

Salix caprea is one of several species commonly referred to as "Pussy Willows". The common name is derived from the silky soft male catkins (species is dioecious). Tolerates heavy pruning and can be cut to the ground every 3-5 years to maintain size. The wood of this plant is weak and easily damaged. This species is susceptible to many pests and diseases.

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…

Sambucus nigra 'Eva' [Sold as Black Lace®]

[Black Lace Elderberry]

More lacy, fern-textured, dark purple leaves, pale pink flowers, 6 to 8' high; Origin for Black Beauty

Sassafras albidum

[Common Sassafras]

Roots sucker and form thickets, which may or may not be desirable. Sassafras tea contains safrole, a mild carcinogen banned in food products. Iron chlorosis in high pH can turn leaves yellow.

Schizophragma hydrangeoides

[Japanese Hydrangea-vine]

The Japanese Hydrangea-vine is a shade tolerant vine within the Hydrangea family. Root-like fixtures, or adhesive rootlets, allow this vine to grow vertically up masonry walls, trellis structures, and sides of buildings. Its flowers are lace-cap hydrangea-like clusters that bloom in mid-June through July.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

[Ural Falsespirea]

Coarse texture and unusual spirea-like flowers give this plant unique summer interest. Best in large-scale situations. Spreads vigorously by suckering if not contained. Intensive root pruning can be used to control spread. Does not do the best in dry soils but does tolerate them. Does poorly in heavy wind. Flowers turn brown with senescence and esthetic is slightly improved by their removal. To some, a bit too coarse in winter habit.