Native Species Garden Plants

Eastern Red Bud (Cercis canadensis) is in our garden. It has puprplish early spring blossoms and heart-shaped leaves.

Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is in our garden.

Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) is in our garden.

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) was blooming in our garden in late June!

Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) was blooming in our garden in late June!

Mimi checked the status of this plant in late June. Was it a hydrangea?

This plant was in our garden in late June. Elderberry?

This plant was growing in our garden in late June.

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is growing in our garden! This photo is as of late June.

Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) were blooming in our garden in late June!

Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is in our garden. This is a deciduous shrub of the holly family known for its brilliant red berries.

21. Eastern Red Bud