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 Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Rose' [sold as New Dimension Rose Woodland Sage] [New Dimension Rose Woodland Sage]
Herbaceous Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland "East Friesland"' [sold as East Friesland Woodland Sage] [East Friesland Woodland Sage]
Herbaceous Salvia × sylvestris 'Blauhägel’ ’Blue Hill' [sold as Blue Hill Wood Sage] [Blue Hill Wood Sage]
Herbaceous Salvia × sylvestris 'Mainacht "May Night"' [sold as May Night Wood Sage] [May Night Wood Sage]
Herbaceous Salvia × sylvestris 'Schneehägel "Snow Hill"' [sold as Snow Hill Wood Sage] [Snow Hill Wood Sage]
