Shrub Indiana Native Sambucus canadensis [American Elderberry] This plant is known most for its fruits, which have a high Vitamin C content and are attractive to both people and wildlife. The berry-like fruits are popular for making wine, juice, jellies, preserves, and pie. However, this plant is not generally advised for use in the landscape due to its excessive suckering and difficult to maintain form (can become quite unkempt). Very tolerant of various environmental conditions.
Shrub 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
Tree Indiana Native 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.
Herbaceous Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' [sold as Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower] [Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower]
Herbaceous Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' [sold as Pink Mist Pincushion Flower] [Pink Mist Pincushion Flower]
Herbaceous Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' [sold as Standing Ovation Little Bluestem] [Standing Ovation Little Bluestem]
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.
