Native  

Woody Deciduous Shrub 

Cephalanthus occidentalis  

buttonbush 

A good source of nectar for butterflies and bees; produces an abundance of seeds favored by ducks and deer. 

indicator status          OBL           

habitat   Low, wet ground, swamps, bogs, and lake edges; pH 5.3-8.5.  

Native    

Herbaceous Perennial  

Chasmanthium latifolium   

river oats  

A very decorative grass that adds variety and texture to wildflower mixes; great for riparian sites; provides food and cover for wildlife.  

indicator  status           FACU            

habitat   River sandbars; pH 5.0-7.0.  

characteristics   A native bunch grass that spreads by short rhizomes; grows from 2’-3’ tall; 10” minimum root depth; shade tolerant; moderate drought tolerance; no salt tolerance; flood tolerant; blooms from June to August. 

Native 

Herbaceous Perennial 

Chelone glabra 

turtlehead 

A showy wetland plant browsed by wildlife.  

indicator  status           OBL         

habitat   Stream banks, wet woods, and swamps. 

characteristics   Grows from 2’-7’ tall; blooms from July to September; pyramids of white flowers have pink tips.  

Native 

Herbaceous Perennial 

Coreopsis lanceolata 

lance leaved coreopsis 

Very popular in wildflower meadows and roadside plantings. 

indicator  status            FACU          

habitat   Disturbed soils and roadsides; pH 6.0-7.0.  

characteristics   A single-crown flowering species; grows from 8”-3’ tall; 6” minimum root depth; full sun; low drought tolerance; no salt tolerance; blooms from May to July in Region 1, and April to June in Region 2; attractive yellow flowers.