Native    

Herbaceous Perennial  

Nymphaea odorata 

FRAGRANT WATER LILY   

Familiar aquatic plant with  floating [eaves  

And showy flowers.  

INDICATOR STATUS        OBL  

HABITAT Commonly found in quiet waters of lakes and ponds. Usually found in permanent water of 1-4' in depth.  

CHARACTERISTICS Large, round floating leaves are leathery and have a distinctive slit on one side. Floating,  

showy flowers are white to pink, fragrant and bloom June through September.   

Native  

Herbaceous Perennial 

Onoclea sensibilis 

sensitive fern 

Provides food for game birds and deer. 

indicator  status         FACW           

habitat   Acid soils of marshes, swamps, moist, open woods, and wet meadows. 

characteristics   A fern that spreads by long rhizomes; grows to 3’ tall; blooms from June to October. 

Native

Herbaceous Perennial

Osmunda cinnamomea

CINNAMON FERN  

An attractive native fern with distinctive fertile fronds that resemble cinnamon sticks. 

INDICATOR STATUS                                   FACW 

HABITAT   Found in wet woods and moist areas near streams and swamps.  Prefers shade, but will take more sun if ample water is present.  

CHARACTERISTICS   Beautiful, clumping, native fern 3-5’ tall  

Native

Herbaceous Perennial

Osmunda regalis

ROYAL  FERN  

Royal fern is a tall, deciduous, fern which usually occurs on moist bluffs and ledges and along streams 

INDICATOR STATUS                                   FACW 

HABITAT   Excellent selection for wet areas along ponds, streams, water gardens or in bogs. Also grows well in shaded borders, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant gardens  

CHARACTERISTICS   Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet

Native   

Herbaceous Perennial  

Panicum virgatum   

switchgrass  

Used for biomass and soil stabilization on strip mine spoils and dikes; provides food and cover for wildlife, and pasture hay for cattle and sheep.  

indicator  status           FAC           

habitat    Sandy shores, open woods, prairies, and brackish water; pH 4.5-7.5.  

characteristics    A warm season bunch grass that spreads by short rhizomes; grows from 4’-6’ tall; 12” minimum root depth; full sun; moderate drought tolerance; moderate salt and acid tolerance; blooms from July to September in Regions 1 and 3, and June to October in Region 2.