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Front-Yard Native Plants
Front-Yard Native Plants
Most native plants will stay neat and tidy if they are properly pruned and groomed. Some are easier to keep neat than others. These are some easy-to-establish, attractive native plants that adapt well to more-formal landscape situations without a lot of attention.
Woody Plants:
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Acer Rubrum (Red Maple)
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple)**
Cornus Species (Dogwoods)**
Viburnum Species (Virburnums)**
Amelanchier x Grandiflora (Apple Serviceberries)
Betula Nigra (River Birch)
Clematis Virginiana (Virgin's Bower)
Dirca Palustris (Leatherwood)
Gymnocladus Dioica (Kentucky Coffee Tree)
Ilex Verticillata (Winterberry)
Juniperus Species (Junipers)
Ostrya Virginiana (Ironwood)
Physocarpus Opulifolius Cultivars (Ninebark)
Potentilla Fruticosa Cultivars (Shrubby Cinquefoil)
Prunus Nigra 'Princess Kay' (Canadian Plum)
Ptelea Trifoliata (Hop Tree)
Quercus Species (Oaks)
Tilia Americana (Basswood)
Tsuga Canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)
**SOLD DURING THE ADAMS COUNTY TREE & SHRUB SALE
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Herbaceous Plants: Shade
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern)
Athyrium Filix-Femina (Lady Fern)
Dryopteris Marginalis (Marginal Shield Fern)
Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)
Osmunda Species (Ferns)
Polystichum Acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Herbaceous Plants: Sunny
Agastache Foeniculum (Blue Giant Hyssop)
Allium Cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)
Anemone Patens (Pasque Flower)
Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Aster Laevis (Smooth Aster)
Aster Novae-Angliae Cultivars (New England Aster)
Boltonia Asteroides (Boltonia)
Camassia Scilloides (Wild Hyacinth)
Cypripedium Calceolus (Yellow Lady's-Slipper)
Echinacea Pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)
Gentiana Andrewsii (Bottle Gentian)
Geum Triflorum (Prairie Smoke)
Helenium Autumnale (Autumn Sneezeweed)
Heliopsis Helianthoides (Oxeye)
Liatris Species (Blazing Stars)
Lupinus Perennis (Wild Lupine)
Monarda Species (Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm)
Panicum Virgatum (Switch Grass)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Benefits of Having a Shade Garden
Benefits of Having a Shade Garden
Shelter
Habitat for lots of animals
Improve Air Quality
Trees remove particles from the air
People experienced more deaths from heart disease and respiratory disease when they lived in areas where trees had disappeared
Trees are often referred to as the "lungs of the planet" because of the oxygen they provide to other living things
Climate Control
It can regulate the climate by curbing the effects
wind during windy days
rain
Trees can hold vast amounts of water that would otherwise stream down hills and surge along rivers into towns
heat of the sun
Households with shade trees could spend 12% less on cooling costs in summer
Clean Water
Natural filtration and storage systems
Increase Property Values
People are drawn to homes and businesses near trees
Property values can increase between 7-25% for houses surrounded by trees
Consumers spend up to 13% more at shops near green landscapes
Mental Health
Studies have found that access to nature yields better;
cognitive functioning
more self-discipline
greater overall mental health
One reason why many establishments like hospitals and rehabilitation centers - it can help greatly to their patient's recovery
One study even found that hospital patients who can see trees out their windows are hospitalized 8% fewer days
SOURCES:
https://www.farwestturf.com/the-benefits-of-shade-trees/
https://www.earthshare.org/treebenefits/
Native & Non-Native Plants for Shade Gardens
Woody Plants:
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Cornus Species (Dogwoods)**
Viburnum Species (Virburnums)**
Amelanchier Species (Serviceberries, Juneberries)
Dirca Palustris (Leatherwood)
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Ostrya Virginiana (Ironwood)
Ptelea Trifoliata (Hop Tree)
Tsuga Canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)**
**SOLD DURING THE ADAMS COUNTY TREE & SHRUB SALE
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Ferns:
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern)
Athyrium Filix-Femina (Lady Fern)
Dryopteris Marginalis (Marginal Shield Fern)
Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)
Osmunda Species (Ferns)
Polystichum Acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Flowers & Groundcovers:
Actaea Species (Baneberries)
Allium Tricoccum (Wild Leek)
Anemone Species
Anemonella Thalictroides (Rue Anemone)
Aquilegia Canadensis (Canada Columbine)
Arisaema Triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
Asarum Canadense (Wild Ginger)
Aster Macrophyllus (Large-Leaved Aster)
Carex Species (Woodland Sedges)
Caulophyllum Thalictroides (Blue Cohosh)
Claytonia Virginica (Spring Beauty)
Dentaria Laciniata (Cut-Leaved Toothwort)
Dicentra Cucullaria (Dutchman's Breeches)
Erythronium Species (Trout Lilies)
Hepatica Species (Hepaticas)
Isopyrum Biternatum (False Rue Anemone)
Jeffersonia Diphylla (Twinleaf)
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Maianthemum Canadense (Canada Mayflower)
Mertensia Virginica (Virginia Bluebells)
Mitella Diphylla (Two-Leaved Miterwort)
Phlox Divaricata (Blue Phlox)
Podophyllum Peltatum (May Apple)
Polemonium Reptans (Spreading Jacob's Ladder)
Polygonatum Species (Solomon's Seals)
Sanguinaria Canadensis (Bloodroot)
Smilacina Species (False Soloman's Seals)
Solidago Flexicaulis (Zigzag Goldenrod)
Thalictrum Dioicum (Early Meadow Rue)
Tiarella Cordifolia (Foamflower)
Trillium Species (Trilliums)
Uvularia Species (Bellworts)
Viola Species (Violets)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
NON-NATIVE PLANTS:
Alchemilla Mollis (Lady's Mantle)
Amsonia Tabernaemontana (Bluestar)
Asarum Europaeum (European Ginger)
Astilbe Species and Hybrids (Astilbes)
Athyrium Nipponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern)
Brunnera Macrophylla (Brunnera)
Corydalis Lutea (Yellow Corydalis)
Dicentra Species (Bleeding Hearts)
Epimedium Species & Hybrids (Barrenworts)
Galium Odoratum (Sweet Woodruff)
Helleborus Niger (Chirstmas Rose)
Helleborus Orientallis (Lenten Rose)
Heuchera Species & Hybrids (Heucheras)
x Heucherella Hybrids (Heucherellas)
Hosta Species and Hybrids (Hostas)
Lamium Maculatum (Lamium)
Ligularia Species (Ligularias)
Phlox Stolonifera (Creeping Phlox)
Primula Species (Primroses)
Pulmonaria Species (Lungworts)
Trycertis Species (Toad Lilies)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Property Borders
Property Borders
Benefits of Having Property Border
Benefits of Having Property Border
Shelter
Habitat for lots of animals
Improve Air Quality
Trees remove particles from the air
People experienced more deaths from heart disease and respiratory disease when they lived in areas where trees had disappeared
Trees are often referred to as the "lungs of the planet" because of the oxygen they provide to other living things
Climate Control
It can regulate the climate by curbing the effects
wind during windy days
rain
Trees can hold vast amounts of water that would otherwise stream down hills and surge along rivers into towns
heat of the sun
Households with shade trees could spend 12% less on cooling costs in summer
Clean Water
Natural filtration and storage systems
Increase Property Values
People are drawn to homes and businesses near trees
Property values can increase between 7-25% for houses surrounded by trees
Consumers spend up to 13% more at shops near green landscapes
Mental Health
Studies have found that access to nature yields better;
cognitive functioning
more self-discipline
greater overall mental health
One reason why many establishments like hospitals and rehabilitation centers - it can help greatly to their patient's recovery
One study even found that hospital patients who can see trees out their windows are hospitalized 8% fewer days
SOURCES:
https://www.farwestturf.com/the-benefits-of-shade-trees/
https://www.earthshare.org/treebenefits/
Native Plants for Mixed Borders
Shrubs & Small Trees:
Viburnum Species (Virburnums)**
Amelanchier Species (Serviceberries, Juneberries)
Dirca Palustris (Leatherwood)
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Ostrya Virginiana (Ironwood)
Ptelea Trifoliata (Hop Tree)
Tsuga Canadensis (Eastern Hemlock)**
**SOLD DURING THE ADAMS COUNTY TREE & SHRUB SALE
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Ferns:
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern)
Athyrium Filix-Femina (Lady Fern)
Dryopteris Marginalis (Marginal Shield Fern)
Matteuccia Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)
Osmunda Species (Ferns)
Polystichum Acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Flowers:
Caulophyllum Thalictroides (Blue Cohosh)
Claytonia Virginica (Spring Beauty)
Dentaria Laciniata (Cut-Leaved Toothwort)
Dicentra Cucullaria (Dutchman's Breeches)
Erythronium Species (Trout Lilies)
Hepatica Species (Hepaticas)
Isopyrum Biternatum (False Rue Anemone)
Jeffersonia Diphylla (Twinleaf)
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Maianthemum Canadense (Canada Mayflower)
Mertensia Virginica (Virginia Bluebells)
Mitella Diphylla (Two-Leaved Miterwort)
Phlox Divaricata (Blue Phlox)
Podophyllum Peltatum (May Apple)
Polemonium Reptans (Spreading Jacob's Ladder)
Polygonatum Species (Solomon's Seals)
Sanguinaria Canadensis (Bloodroot)
Smilacina Species (False Soloman's Seals)
Solidago Flexicaulis (Zigzag Goldenrod)
Thalictrum Dioicum (Early Meadow Rue)
Tiarella Cordifolia (Foamflower)
Trillium Species (Trilliums)
Uvularia Species (Bellworts)
Viola Species (Violets)
SOURCES:
"Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Flowering/Attracting Pollinators
Flowering/Attracting Pollinators
Benefits of Having Fruiting and Flowering Trees
Benefits of Having Fruiting and Flowering Trees
Reduced Levels of Carbon Dioxide
Trees takes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen to the air.Prevention of Storm Water Runoff
One of the dangers of torrential rains and floods is that soil can be washed away. The roots of trees and plants keep the soil stable, and hills that are devoid of plants can even collapse.Reduction of Energy Costs
A fruit tree or an ornamental tree planted in the right place can shade a home and keep it cooler in the summer. Scientists believe that one tree has the cooling power of a 10 room air conditioners running 20 hours a day. In the winter, the tree's bare limbs allow sunlight to come into the home and warm it. This helps to cut down on energy bills.Benefit of Locally Grown Fruit
Extra Income
A person who has a small orchard can sell the fruit at either a Farmers' Market or a fruit stand at the roadside.The Joy of Gardening
Community gardens with fruit trees teach their members how to plant and take care of these trees and experience the pleasure of a good harvest at the end of the season.Birds and Bees
Ornamental and fruiting trees attracts birds, bees, butterflies and other animals. Indeed, some fruit trees need bees and other pollinators in order to set fruit. Birds nest in mature trees, and eat the insects that would otherwise eat the leaves and flowers.Hiding Unattractive Views
Curb Appeal and Resell Value
The sight of flowering trees in a yard is aesthetically pleasing and can even raise the home's resale value.
SOURCE:
https://www.twinoakslandscape.biz/nine-benefits-of-having-fruiting-and-flowering-trees/
Landscape Uses:
Landscape Uses:
Plant Near the Entryway
Planting flowering shrubs on either side of your entryway will beautify it and welcome guests. Choose varieties of flowering shrubs with interesting foliage so the entry will continue to look great after spring blooms are gone.
Soften the Landscape
Flowering trees and shrubs planted near a home can soften the landscape by breaking up strong architectural lines to add visual appeal to your home.
Hide the Foundation
Some foundations aren't attractive. Planting flowering shrubs near the foundation can hide any imperfections.
Erosion Control
Some flowering shrubs are effective in controlling erosion.
Separate Properties
When you want a little privacy, flowering trees and shrubs can be used as an attractive border between two properties.
Define Your Property
Similarly, you can use flowering trees and shrubs to define distinct outdoor spaces, like a utility shed or pool.
SOURCE: https://gardensnursery.com/flowering-trees-and-shrubs/
Native Plants to Attract Butterflies
Trees & Shrubs:
Betula Species (Birches)**
Cornus Species (Dogwoods)**
Populus Species (Poplars)**
Viburnum Species (Virburnums)**
Querqus Species (Oaks)
Amorpha Species (Leadplant, False Indigo)
Ceanothus Americanus (New Jersey Tea)
Celtis Occidentalis (Hackberry)
Cephalanthus Occidentalis (Buttonbush)
Ledum Groenlandicum (Labrador Tea)
Prunus Species (Plums)
Rhus Typhina (Staghorn Sumac)
Rosa Species (Wild Roses)
Salix Species (Willows)
Sambucus Species (Elders)
Spiraea Alba (White Meadowsweet)
Symphoricarpos Species (Snowberry, Wolfberry)
**SOLD DURING THE ADAMS COUNTY TREE & SHRUB SALE
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Herbaceous Plants
Asclepias Species (Milkweeds, Butterfly Weed)
Fragaria Virginiana (Wild Strawberry)
Helianthus Species (Sunflowers)
Monarda Species (Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm)
Rudbeckia Species (Black Eyed Susans)
Schizachyrium Scoparium (Little Bluestem)
Solidago Species (Goldenrods)
Viola Species (Violets)
Agastache Species (Giant Hyssops)
Anaphalis Margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting)
Antennaria Species (Pussytoes)
Aster Species (Asters)
Baptisia Species (Wild Indigos)
Carex Species (Sedges)
Chelone Glabra (White Turtlehead)
Liatris Species (Blazing Stars)
Coreopsis Species (Coreopsis, Tickseeds)
Dalea Purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)
Echinacea Pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)
Eupatorium Species (Joe-Pye Weeds)
Heliopsis Helianthoides (Oxeye)
Lupinus Perennis (Wild Lupine)
Penstemon Species (Beardtongues)
Phlox Species (Phloxes)
Pycnanthemum Species (Mountain Mints)
Ratibida Pinnata (Gray-headed Coneflower)
Silphium Species (Compass Plant, Cup Plant)
Verbena Species (Vervains)
Zizia Species (Alexanders)
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Attract Wildlife
Attract Wildlife
Benefits of Attracting Wildlife
Benefits of Attracting Wildlife
Shelter - Thick branches and leaves provide shelter for insects, birds, and small animals during all seasons. Many bird species will build nests in the branches or drill holes and make homes in the trunks. Owls, squirrels, frogs and butterflies also make trees their home.
Food Source - Inspects & animals will feed on the fruit, nuts, buds and sap that trees provide.
Water - When it rains, leaves will collect water for birds and squirrels to drink and bathe in.
Choosing native trees, will be healthier, grow more quickly, and be more easily recognized by local wildlife.
To attract a variety of birds and animals, plant a variety of tree species from each category so that your yard can provide resources all year round.
By planting trees to provide an abundance of food, water and shelter for local wildlife, you will create a rich landscape, bustling with birds, butterflies and other critters.
These habitats support the incredible variety of living things on the planet, known as biodiversity. By protecting trees, we also save all the other plants and animals they shelter.
SOURCES:
https://www.earthshare.org/treebenefits/
https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/About/Impact
https://inexpensivetreecare.com/blog/planting-trees-attract-wildlife/
Native Plants to Attract Wildlife
Woody Plants:
Ceanothus Americanus (New Jersey Tea)
Parthenocissus Quinquefolia (Woodbine)
Symphoricarpos Albus (Snowberry)
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Herbaceous Plants
Agastache Species (Giant Hyssops)
Aquilegia Canadensis (Canada Columbine)
Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Chelone Species (Turtleheads)
Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed)
Liatris Species (Blazing Stars)
Lilium Species (Lilies)
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Mertensia Virginica (Virginia Bluebells)
Monarda Species (Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm)
Penstemon Species (Beardtongues)
Phlox Species (Phloxes)
Physostegia Virginiana (Obedient Plant)
Silene Virginica (Fire Pink)
Silphium Perfoliatum (Cup Plant)
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Rock Gardens
Rock Gardens
Rock Gardens
Rock Gardens
True rock gardens are made up of low-growing plants that inhabit rocky areas in high elevations. Rocks are in important feature of many habitats, including outcrops, woodlands, and stream banks and they can be a real asset in naturalistic landscape design.
If you are starting from scratch, there are a few things you can do to make your garden look more natural. Select an indigenous type of rock and stick with it throughout the entire garden, incorporating a range of sizes. Bury the rocks at least halfway to make them look like they were positioned by nature and have been there through time.
Rock-garden plants tend to be low-growing and tolerant of hot, dry conditions, but here are also plants that are suitable for shadier sites among rocks that edge pathways and streams.
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Native Plants for a Rock Garden
Plants for Sunny Spots:
Allium Cernuum (Nodding Wild Onion)
Allium Stellatum (Prairie Wild Onion)
Anaphalis Margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting)
Anemone Patens (Pasque Flower)
Antennaria Species (Pussytoes)
Aquilegia Canadensis (Canada Columbine)
Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Aster Sericeus (Silky Aster)
Campanula Rotundifolia (Harebell)
Coreopsis Species (Coreopsis, Tickseeds)
Dalea Purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)
Dodecatheon Meadia (Prairie Shooting Star)
Eryngium Yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master)
Euphoriba Corollata (Flowering Spurge)
Fragaria Virginiana (Wild Strawberry)
Geum Triflorum (Prairie Smoke)
Hypoxis Hirsuta (Stargrass)
Liatris Punctata (Spotted Blazing Star)
Opuntia Species (Prickly Pears)
Penstemon Species (Beard Tongues)
Phlox Bifida (Sand Phlox)
Phlox Pilosa (Prairie Phlox)
Physostegia Virginiana (Obedient Plant)
Potentilla Fruticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil)
Potentilla Tridentata (Three-Toothed Cinquefoil)
Ruellia Humilis (Wild Petunia)
Silene Virginica (Fire Pink)
Sisyrinchium Species (Blue-Eyed Grasses)
Solidago Nemoralis (Gray Goldenrod)
Tradescantia Species (Spiderworts)
Viola Pedata (Bird's-Foot Violet)
Waldsteinia Fragarioides (Barren Strawberry)
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
Plants for Shady Spots:
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern)
Anemonella Thalictroides (Rue Anemone)
Aquilegia Canadensis (Canada Columbine)
Asarum Canadense (Wild Ginger)
Asplenium Platyneuron (Ebony Spleenwort)
Carex Pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)
Cystopteris Bulbifera (Bulblet Fern)
Dodecatheon Meadia (Prairie Shooting Star)
Dryopteris Marginalis (Marginal Shield Fern)
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen)
Hepatica Species (Hepaticas)
Mitchella Repens (Partridgeberry)
Phlox Divaricata (Blue Phlox)
Polypodium Virginianum (Rock-Cap Fern)
Thalictrum Dioicum (Early Meadow Rue)
Uvularia Species (Bellworts)
Viola Sororia (Common Blue Violet)
SOURCES: "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" By: Lynn M. Steiner
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