Grow Native Massachusetts Native Plant Pre-Sale Catalog 2018

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1 Grow Native Massachusetts Native Plant Pre-Sale Catalog 2018 We must receive your order by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Minimum order: $100 ** We are very excited to offer you this selection of 78 species of native plants, sourced from a variety of wholesale nurseries in New England. These native shrubs, perennials, grasses, ferns and trees are suited to differing landscape conditions. Brief summary information is included here, but we encourage you to utilize more detailed sources as you choose the species appropriate to your site and needs. What is Native in our sale? We emphasize species that are native to Massachusetts, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic region. We also include just a very few species native to the eastern United States for which the native range is slightly beyond this core area, if we believe they have good ecological value. Native range information is noted for each species. (MA=Massachusetts; NE=New England; Mid=Mid-Atlantic) To place your order: 1. Fill out the order form (an Excel spreadsheet that automatically totals your order) and print it out. 2. Fill out the cover form with all the necessary payment information and sign it. 3. Mail (or drop-off) both forms, along with your payment and signature, to: Grow Native Massachusetts, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA You may also give us your completed order at our May 2 Evenings with Experts lecture at the Cambridge Public Library. Questions: Meredith Gallogly at mgallogly@grownativemass.org, or call All plant orders must be picked up either on Friday, May 18 between 3:00 and 5:30pm or Saturday, May 19, during the sale between 9:00am and 2:00pm at 240 Beaver St. in Waltham. Sorry, we do not have the capacity to store orders for later pick-ups. Looking to purchase a small tree? We will work with you on special orders for smaller native trees. Contact us and we will let you know about pricing and availability from our suppliers. Special tree orders must be added to your order form before the order deadline. ORDER EARLY to get the plants you want! While we check plant availability immediately before publishing our catalog and work hard to offer only plants that we are confident we can get for you, our supplier quantities are limited. If for any reason a species becomes unavailable, we will contact you to find suitable substitutes or to figure out with you how best to adjust your order. All prices include shipping fees! Join Us! Any member at the Advocate/ Family level or above can participate in this Pre-Sale. If you are not yet a member of Grow Native Massachusetts and want to place an order, simply support us with a contribution before you place your order. Go to: ** Organizing this Pre-sale catalog and processing these orders from our many different nursery suppliers takes months of work! Thanks for understanding our need to require a minimum order. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 1

2 KEY Latin Name (Common name) Purchase Size: $ Price Native (MA, NE, Mid) Light conditions Soil conditions Mature height Bloom time/color Indicates a Grow Native favorite!! New! Indicates that this is a plant we have not previously offered through our Pre-Sale. Perennials Amsonia tabernaemontana (Common bluestar) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 **See description Sun/ light shade Moist to dry Grows to Jun-Jul/ light blue A large, carefree species that grows in bushy clumps. Adaptable to a wide range of soil and light conditions. Starlike blue flowers are a good nectar source for the mourning cloak and other early butterflies. Native to the southeastern US and midwest; grows well in NE and has good ecological value. New! Anemone virginiana (Tall windflower/ Thimbleweed) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to dry Grows to May/white A fairly tall anemone with distinctive tri-foliate leaves. Produces an ornamental thimble-shaped fruit that gives it one of its common names. Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, it is deer-tolerant and much less aggressive than other Anemone species. New! Anemonella thalictroides (Rue anemone) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Shade/ part shade Moist, well-drained Grows to 4 8 May/white A small woodland wildflower with delicate, blue-green foliage that resembles a meadow-rue. Blooms in early spring, with lovely white flowers similar to a wood anemone. An ephemeral that goes dormant by mid-summer. Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun Moist to dry Grows to Jul-Aug/ pink, This plant is an important food source for monarch caterpillars, and its rose-colored flowers are very attractive to butterflies. Despite its name, it grows well in typical garden conditions and grows neatly in clumps. Aster divaricatus (White wood aster) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist to dry Grows to Sept-Oct/ white-pink A hardy wildflower that is common in the woodland understory. Good for massing or as a high groundcover. Will do well in tough sites. Delicate white flowers with pink and yellow centers. Aster novae-angliae (New England aster) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to average Grows to 3 6 Sept/ purple pink Our classic and beautiful aster with a showy meadow flower that blooms in the fall. Will grow in thick clumps if placed in a moist spot. Very attractive to bees and other pollinators. Plant in sun for best flowering. Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome (New England aster) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to average Grows to 18 Sept/ deep purple A lovely compact cultivar with dark purple flowers. Mildew resistant. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 2

3 Baptisia australis (Blue false indigo) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to dry Grows to 3 5 Jun-Jul/ violet blue Bushy long-lived perennial with grey green foliage and lovely violet flowers similar to those of a pea plant. Grows several feet wide, especially in full sun. Used by early Americans to make blue dye as substitute for tropical indigo. New! Baptisia tinctoria (Yellow false indigo) Pot Size: 2 qt $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Dry Grows to Jun/ yellow A common wildflower of dry, open woodlands and clearings, its clover-like gray-green foliage is more delicate than that of B. australis. Prefers poor acidic soil, and sand. A host for the rare frosted elfin butterfly. New! Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Wet, humusy Grows to Apr-May/ yellow Early emerging woodland ephemeral, that takes advantage of light before canopy has leafed out. Happiest in a muddy spot, even in shallow water. Goes dormant after flowering, so pair with later-blooming plants. New! Chelone glabra (White turtlehead) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to 36 July/white Unique spires of white flowers truly resemble tiny turtleheads, and are very attractive to bumblebees and other pollinators. It is also a host for the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly. Grows naturally in wetland margins, but adaptable to typical garden conditions. Cornus canadensis (Bunchberry) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Moist, acidic Grows to 3 6 Jun-Jul/white-yellow Beautiful groundcover with white flowers and classic dogwood leaf form. Needs moist soil and chilly nights to thrive, so not suited to urban gardens. Recommended for cooler climates north and west of Boston. Dicentra eximia (Wild bleeding heart) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 Mid Sun or shade Moist to average Grows to 18 May-Aug/pink Beautiful fern-like foliage and a unique heart-shaped flower. A robust plant that will seed itself readily in a garden. Wonderful at filling in spaces, even in cracks along foundation walls. Dodecatheon meadia (Eastern shooting star) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 Mid Part shade Moist Grows to 12 May/white-pale pink Unusual flowers resemble tiny badminton birdies on top of slender stalks. Goes dormant in mid-summer, so interplant with later blooming flowers. Good for shady rock gardens. A fun plant! Epigaea repens (Trailing arbutus) Pot Size: 2 qt $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade Well-drained, acidic Grows to 2 4 May/ white-pink A trailing evergreen groundcover that will form a carpet on a north or east facing slope. Prefers moist, welldrained soil. It has delicate and waxy pink to white flowers that are very fragrant. Our state flower! Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) Pot Size: 2 qt $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun / shade Moist to dry, acidic Grows to 3 6 Jul-Aug/ white-pink Low-growing and shrubby evergreen groundcover. Glossy green oval leaves hide delicate drooping flowers, and later red berries that taste of wintergreen. Hard to grow if you have earthworms! Geranium maculatum (Wild geranium) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun / part shade Moist Grows to May-Jul/ pink Lovely high groundcover for sun or light shade. Eye-catching pink-purple flowers and delicately lobed foliage for full season interest. Pairs well with other taller woodlands plants and useful for massing. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 3

4 New! Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman s root) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 Mid Shade/ part sun Dry to moist Grows to Jul-Aug/ white-pink A sturdy woodland plant with a loose open texture, and delicate white flowers that resemble a swallow in flight. Effective when grown in a mass. Foliage turns a lovely red color in the fall. Iris cristata (Crested iris) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 Mid Part sun/ shade Moist, rich Grows to 4 8 May-Jun/violet-white Miniature iris with broad, arching leaves and tiny purple and white flowers. Good woodland groundcover that will intermix well with other woodland wildflowers. Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to June/ blue Flowers are blue with gold splashes. Grows naturally in marshy areas, and will get quite tall in standing water. Loves moist soil but is somewhat adaptable. Jeffersonia diphylla (Twinleaf) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 Mid Shade Moist, acidic/neutral Grows to May-Jun/ white A good wildflower for shade gardens. Will form large mounds in cool areas. Unique leaves resemble a butterfly in flight. Flowers are white with bright yellow pistils. New! Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to 2 4 Aug-Sep/ scarlet A striking wildflower that is perfect for a wet spot. Brilliant red flowers are hummingbird pollinated. Not a true perennial, but re-sprouts from root axils, and re-seeds prolifically. Seeds need light to germinate, so disturbing the soil slightly (i.e. with a rake) can facilitate germination. Packera aurea (Golden ragwort) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist - average Grows to 12 May/yellow-gold A highly adaptable groundcover with shiny basal leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Tends to spread quite vigorously, and is a good replacement for Vinca. One of Carolyn Summers favorite plants! Phlox divaricata May Breeze (Wild blue phlox) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 NE, Mid Part shade Moist Grows to 8 12 May-Jun/ light blue Lovely spring ephemeral, perfect for a shady garden. Works well as a groundcover or for interplanting with spring bulbs. This cultivar has fragrant blue flowers. Phlox stolonifera Sherwood Purple (Creeping phlox) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 Mid Part shade/ shade Moist, acidic Grows to 6 8 Apr-May/ purple Semi-evergreen groundcover that forms a mat of oval leaves a few inches high. Good for shady gardens. This cultivar has lovely purple flowers and will spread fairly vigorously if happy, but is not aggressive. Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple) Pot Size: 2 qt $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Wet to dry Grows to 8 16 May-Jun/ white Unique, eye-catching plant with huge umbrella-like leaves. A fantastic groundcover that is quite tough once established. Drooping white flower hides under leaves, and fruit is eaten by box turtles. New! Polygonatum pubescens (Downy Solomon s seal) Pot Size: 2 qt $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Shade/ part sun Moist to dry Grows to May-Jun/white-green A smaller and more delicate Solomon s seal, distinguished by delicate hairs on the undersides of its leaves. An adaptable plant with bell-shaped white flowers that hang under the stem. Pairs well with ferns. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 4

5 Pycnanthemum muticum (Mountain mint) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to average Grows to Jul-Aug/white-violet A vigorous meadow plant with nectar that attracts butterflies and pollinators in huge numbers. Oval leaves turn silver in late summer. Spreads aggressively on long rhizomes so it needs a lot of space. New! Saxifraga virginiensis (Early saxifrage) Pot Size: 2 qt $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ sun Dry, rocky Grows to 4 10 May/ white A lovely plant for shady rock gardens. Delicate clusters of fragrant white flowers branch off of a leafless stem that emerges from a rosette of textured basal leaves. Solidago rugosa Fireworks (Stiff Goldenrod) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to dry Grows to Aug-Oct/ yellow Meadow flower with arching, ray-shaped blooms that resemble fireworks. This cultivar will form dense clumps but won t spread as aggressively as some other varieties of Solidago. Solidago sempervirens (Seaside goldenrod) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Sandy, well-drained Grows to Aug-Oct/ yellow Grows naturally in sand dunes or along the coast, and needs poor, sandy soil to grow well. Good for naturalizing in a sunny, infertile spot. Has broader leaves than other goldenrods. Flowers are very attractive to pollinators. Tiarella cordifolia (Foam flower) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to average Grows to 6 12 May-Jun/ white Woodland plant with maple-leaf shaped leaves and foamy flower spikes. Excellent groundcover for a shady garden. Looks great in drifts with other wildflowers, especially Phlox. Uvularia sessilifolia (Sessile Bellwort/ Merry bells) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Moist to mod. dry Grows to 4 10 Apr-May/yellow One of our favorite woodland groundcovers. Long, single stalk bears creamy yellow bell-shaped flowers and elegant, arching leaves. Early blooming ephemeral that mixes well with other woodland plants. If you don t know this plant, we urge you to try it! New! Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver s root) Pot Size: 1 gal $12.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist Grows to 3 6 Jul-Aug/ white-violet A tall wildflower with narrow dark green, whorled leaves. Each stem produces upright racemes of white flowers, creating a candelabra-like effect. Pairs well with other meadow plants, very attractive to pollinators. New! Viola pedata (Bird s foot violet) Pot Size: 1 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Well-drained Grows to 4 6 May-Jun/ violet The finely-lobed leaves of this flower resemble a many-toed bird s foot, giving it a very different look than other violets. It is highly adaptable, but will flower more prolifically in the sun. Very attractive to butterflies. Waldsteinia fragarioides (Barren strawberry) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ Shade Moist to dry Grows to 3 6 Apr-May/ yellow One of the finest semi-evergreen groundcovers. Forms thick mats of foliage and easily establishes in a range of soils. Tiny yellow flowers bloom early in spring. Good replacement for English ivy or vinca. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 5

6 Ferns New! Athyrium felix-femina (Lady fern) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Moist Grows to 8 12 N/A A highly adaptable woodland fern, with lacy, light-green, deciduous fronds. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions in the shade, and can do well in the sun if it is kept moist. Dryopteris marginalis (Marginal wood fern) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Moist to slightly dry Grows to N/A Semi-evergreen fern that occurs naturally in rocky or shaded woods and ledges. Grows in tight clumps and spreads slowly. A great fern and groundcover for many parts of the garden. Good on slopes. Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich fern) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Shade/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to 48 N/A A tall and easy-to-grow fern, with elegant and feather-like fronds. Good for foundation plantings and massing in a woodland garden. Fiddleheads are edible and delicious. Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive fern) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Moist to average Grows to N/A Smaller fern with broad pinnae. Much tougher than its name indicates, it can survive in a broad range of conditions and spreads easily via spores. Best in damp spots. Pairs well with woodland wildflowers. Osmunda claytoniana (Interrupted fern) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Moist to wet Grows to N/A Tall fern that grows best in wet soils but will tolerate dryer periods. Pale green fronds have tiny fertile pinnae that interrupt the fern half-way up the frond. Grows in fanning, circular clumps. Osmundastrum cinnamomeum (Cinnamon fern) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade Moist to wet, acidic Grows to N/A Tall fern with pale green fronds. Cinnamon colored spore-bearing fronds emerge from the middle of the clump of green fronds. Naturally occurring in wet woods and swamps. This is a striking and showy fern. Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Moist to moderate Grows to 8 16 N/A Remarkably adaptable fern that can thrive in a wide range of soil conditions. Evergreen fronds remain a deep, glossy green all winter, and look beautiful among fallen autumn leaves. A great fern for gardens. Grasses Carex appalachica (Appalachian sedge) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist to dry Grows to 8-12 N/A Woodland sedge that grows in both shade and sun. Grows in clumps with fine textured blades, and can form a soft carpet. A great low grass for a no-mow setting. Will seed itself somewhat. Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist to dry, acidic Grows to 6 10 N/A Easy-to-grow groundcover for shady or sunny sites. Spreads slowly to form a carpet of soft green grass. Provides winter interest with its texture of dormant leaves. We love this Carex as a mulch replacement around shrubs. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 6

7 Carex platyphylla (Broadleaf silver sedge) Pot Size: 2 qt $10.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ shade Moist to dry Grows to 8 12 N/A Broad blue-green blades that grow in clumps. Needs moist soil to establish but can tolerate drier conditions once established. Does well under deciduous trees and prefers alkaline (high ph) soils. New! Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted hairgrass) Pot Size: 1 gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ sun Moist Grows to July/ tawny A widespread species with a variety of subspecies growing in diverse conditions. A clumping, semi-evergreen grass, it produces delicate, silvery plumes of flowers in mid-summer. Good for intermixing with wildflowers in a woodland garden. Shrubs Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) Pot Size: 1 gal $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun Well-drained, sandy Grows to 3 8 Spring/white-pink Lovely shrubby groundcover that grows well in dry sandy soil or gravel. Tiny leaves are deep green in summer and bronze-red in fall. Bears large, attractive red fruits. Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) Size: 2 3 $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Wet to dry Grows to 3 8 Spring/ white Very adaptable shrub. Clusters of fragrant white flowers attract pollinators. Black berries are important winter food source for birds, but also quite tasty for humans. This is a favorite! New! Aronia floribunda (Purple Chokeberry) Size: 2 3 $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Wet to dry Grows to 3 8 Spring/ white This is a naturally occurring hybrid of the black and red chokeberries evolution in action! In habit it is similar to A. melanocarpa, but berries have a dark purple color. Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea) Size: 9 12 $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ sun Well-drained, acidic Grows to 2 3 Summer/ white Extremely hardy shrub with a finely branched habit and frothy white flowers loved by pollinators. Can handle tough conditions. Delicate dry fruits in fall add late season interest. Supports numerous butterflies. Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ light shade Wet to well-drained Grows to 3 8 Summer/ white Although it is a wetland shrub in its native habitat, it grows very well in dryer garden conditions without competition. Unique globe-shaped flowers are excellent nectar source. A must have for a butterfly garden. Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to 6 9 Summer/ white Highly fragrant white flowers that are attractive to pollinators, and deep green foliage. This shrub is one of our favorites because of its many great qualities and adaptability. While it loves to have its feet wet, it will grow in drier conditions. Comptonia peregrina (Sweet fern) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Dry, sandy, acidic Grows to 4 Spring/yellow-green Despite its name, this is not a fern, but gets the name from its thin, textured leaves. Foliage is highly fragrant when brushed. Thrives in infertile sites; fixes nitrogen. Does best in strong sun and will spread by rhizomes. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 7

8 Cornus amomum (Silky dogwood) Size: 2 3 $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ light shade Moist to well-drained Grows to 3 10 Spring/ white A multi-stemmed, suckering shrub that makes a good screen. Red stems provide full season interest and clusters of white flowers attract pollinators. Similar to red-twig dogwood, but has iridescent blue berries. Cornus sericea (Red-twig dogwood) Size: 3 4 $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Wet to mod. dry Grows to 5 10 Spring/ white Shrub with lovely red bark on young stems. Will grow into a dense thicket to create a good screen. Prune older canes to maintain red color. Can tolerate standing water. Corylus americana (American hazelnut) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Moist to dry Grows to 5 12 Late winter/green Understory shrub that will sucker and form clumps. Bears tasty, edible nuts which are also loved by squirrels and birds. Ensure at least a few hours of sun to increase its fruit formation. Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist to moderate Grows to Fall/ yellow Grows naturally in wooded slopes and damp woods. Beautiful blooms of golden yellow flowers in late fall, often after leaves have fallen. A lovely plant to add fall or winter interest to the garden. Ilex verticillata (Winterberry) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet, acidic Grows to 6 10 Spring/ white Hardy shrub that grows naturally in wetlands and adapts well to garden conditions. Females bear bright red berries in fall that are loved by birds. These are not sexed plants; purchase several to increase your chance of getting females. Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman (Winterberry) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet, acidic Grows to 6 10 Spring/ white This male Winterberry cultivar will help ensure that female plants get pollinated. Suggested as a companion to buying the plants above, if you don t already have a male in your immediate neighborhood. Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Part sun/ shade Average to moist Grows to 8 15 Early spring/ yellow Beautiful delicate yellow flowers early in spring, nicer than forsythia! Host of spicebush swallowtail caterpillars. Lovely golden foliage in the fall. Dioecious, so planting several gives a better chance of achieving fruiting females. Morella pensylvanica (Northern bayberry) Size: $36.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to dry, acidic Grows to 2 6 Spring/ green Tolerates wide range of soil and sun conditions; can be a good replacement for invasive shrubs like barberry. Aromatic leaves are semi-deciduous. Dioecious, so planting several gives a better chance of achieving fruiting females. Myrica gale (Sweet gale) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to well-drained Grows to 2 4 Spring/ yellow-green A compact suckering shrub that is good for foundation planting and massing. Lime green foliage has a sweet scent. This is a wetland plant that thrives in tough, dry sites once established. A little known shrub with potential! Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 8

9 New! Quercus ilicifolia (Scrub/ bear oak) Size: $36.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Dry to well-drained Grows to 4 12 Spring/ yellow-green A shrubby oak that is most commonly found on rocky out-crops or sand barrens. It is a very hardy species that grows quickly. Its height and leaf size can vary a lot, depending on conditions. Good for a hedge or screen. Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp azalea) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist to wet Grows to 4 8 Summer/white-pink Lovely large flowers bloom in mid-summer, emit a wonderful fragrance and are attractive to bees. Leaves are glossy green. Grows naturally along stream-sides, but does quite well in a shady garden. Rhus aromatica (Fragrant sumac) Size: 2 3 (3 gal) $28.00 Size: (1 gal) $20.00 NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Average to dry Grows to 3 6 Apr-May/ yellow A tough, compact shrub that can thrive in hot, nutrient poor soils, making it excellent for slope stabilization. The glossy leaves are aromatic when crushed, and have a handsome red fall color. Rosa virginiana (Virginia rose) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to dry Grows to 2 4 Summer/ pink The common wild rose, with fragrant pink flowers and rose-hips for full season interest. Very drought tolerant. Will spread vigorously, so give it some space. Makes a nice hedge, especially in tough sites. Rubus odoratus (Purple-Flowering Raspberry) Size: True gal $16.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ light shade Moist Grows to 3 6 Jun-Aug/ red-purple A suckering shrub with large, satiny, fragrant purple flowers and maple-like leaves. Unlike most raspberries, it has no thorns. Likes to lean up against a wall or fence. The berries are tasty to birds but less so to humans. Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Moist to mod. dry Grows to 2 5 Summer/ pink A small, suckering shrub with single canes that bear spires of frothy pink flowers. Will bloom for a month or more, and is an excellent source of nectar for pollinators. Good for tough conditions and massing. A little known plant with great potential! Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush blueberry) Pot Size: 1 gal $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Dry to average Grows to May-Jun/white-pink Woody ground cover with bell-shaped flowers, delicious berries and brilliant red fall foliage. Grows best in welldrained acidic, sandy soil. Where it is happy, makes an excellent woody ground cover. Needs careful watering to get established. Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush blueberry) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun Wet to mod. moist Grows to 3 10 Spring/white-pink These are beautiful plants with tasty berries and bright red foliage in the fall. Naturally occurring in open or wooded swamps or old fields. Grows best in moist and acidic soil. Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 9

10 Trees Amelanchier canadensis (Shadbush or Serviceberry) Size: 2 3 (3 gal) $42.00 Size: (1.5 gal) $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Wet to mod. dry Grows to Early spring/ white More of a shrub form than other Amelanchiers, with the characteristic small white flowers, smooth gray bark and dark, edible berries that birds love. Adaptable to a range of soil conditions. Typically quite multi-stemmed. Betula nigra (River birch) Size: 2 4 $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Part shade/ sun Moist to mod. dry, Grows to Spring/yellow-tan Lovely orange-white bark that curls off like paper on a young tree, and fades to bronze as the tree ages. Vigorous and heat tolerant tree that grows quickly. Great for birds; many will feed on the insects under the exfoliating bark. A nice tree for many garden settings. Carpinus caroliniana (Musclewood) Size: 2 3 (3 gal) $42.00 Size: (2 gal) $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ shade Moist to average Grows to Spring/yellow-red Appealing understory tree that grows well in damp, shady spots and will also tolerate drier soils. Gray bark is sinuous and rippled, giving the tree its name. An underutilized native with good fall color. Cornus alternifolia (Alternate leaved dogwood) Size: $20.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Moist, well-drained Grows to Late spring/ white This tree has a graceful, tiered branching pattern that resembles a pagoda and beautiful flowers. Bears dark blue berries on red pedicles that birds love. New! Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Dry to moist Grows to Spring/ yellow A wonderfully hardy evergreen, common along roadsides. Grows slowly, but once established is very tolerant to drought and a range of soil types. Pale blue berries are eaten by birds, and dense foliage provides important cover. Larval host of the Juniper hairstreak butterfly. New! Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part sun Dry Grows to 25 Spring/ white A fairly small, bushy tree with dark, shiny bark and lovely clusters of white flowers. Birds love the cherries and will happily spread them. The genus Prunus is second only to oaks in supporting the caterpillars of our moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera). New! Quercus rubra (Red oak) Size: $24.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Dry Grows to Spring/ yellow-green A widespread oak species that grows fairly quickly, can reach a remarkable height, and live for two centuries. Its leaves have pointed lobes and a burgundy fall color. The perfect centerpiece for any landscape and a great legacy for a gardener to leave behind. New! Quercus velutina (Black oak) Size: $28.00 MA, NE, Mid Sun/ part shade Dry-moist Grows to Spring/ yellow-green To the untrained eye, black and red oak look quite similar, but Q. velutina is adaptable to a wider range of soil conditions, grows more slowly, and doesn t get quite as tall. Its leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. Doug Tallamy recommends that planting an oak is one of the best ways to support biodiversity, since the genus Quercus supports a whopping 534 species of Lepidoptera, more than any other genus in North America Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 10

11 Stay tuned! Please join us for our Native Plant Sale on May 19! We will have many more plant species available there. Watch our enewsletter and the Plant Sale page on our website for updates. Enter Our Raffle to Win Great Prizes! For the first time this year, you can enter our raffle when you send in your pre-order. Your raffle ticket purchase helps to fund our programs. We are offering several great prizes this year, including a Wellspring bench from Landscape Forms, a wheeled duffel bag from Patagonia, and other garden items. The names of the raffle winners will be drawn right after the plant sale and we will contact each winner by phone. The first person selected will be invited to choose the prize they like best, then additional names will be drawn until each prize has been given out. Please indicate how many raffle tickets you would like to purchase in the designated box on your order form. Your tickets will be included in an envelope when you pick up your pre-order. Thank you so much for your support! Our Prizes 48 Wellspring Bench from Landscape Forms A beautiful, sturdy bench made from unfinished teak that is weather resistant and will stand the test of time. Its seat is slightly tapered to provide better ergonomic support, and it has a tall back and armrests for greater stability. Retail value: $1,000 Black Hole Wheeled Duffel Bag (40 L) from Patagonia A durable and highly water-resistant duffel bag made of 100% polyester. It has a sturdy, telescoping handle and a stout wheelset for smooth travel. This is their smallest wheeled duffel, perfect to use for carry-on luggage, or even to haul garden supplies! Retail value: $300 Additional prizes include garden tools and planters. Thank You to Our Raffle Prize Donors Landscape Forms Patagonia Grow Native Massachusetts Pre-Sale Catalog p. 11