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Autumn Clematis

Autumn Clematis

Clematis terniflora

vine
Pollinator-friendlyFast-growingBiomass/Mulch

A vigorous deciduous vine with delicate, fragrant white star-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It is excellent for covering trellises, pergolas, and fences with ornamental foliage and abundant blossoms.

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Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

herbaceous
Medicinal

Black Cohosh is a native woodland perennial with tall spires of fragrant white flowers that emerge in summer above deeply lobed foliage. It is valued in permaculture for its medicinal properties and its role in shaded forest gardens.

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Bulbous Buttercup

Bulbous Buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus

herbaceous

A low-growing perennial wildflower with glossy yellow cup-shaped flowers and distinctive bulbous swollen bases. Common in meadows and grasslands, it spreads readily and can become invasive in some regions.

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Canada Anemone

Canada Anemone

Anemonastrum canadense

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A delicate woodland perennial with white cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. It spreads via rhizomes to form attractive colonies in shaded garden areas.

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Common Columbine

Common Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendly

Common columbine is a charming cottage garden perennial with delicate spurred flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to the garden.

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Creeping Buttercup

Creeping Buttercup

Ranunculus repens

groundcover
Pollinator-friendlyErosion ControlFast-growing

A low-growing perennial groundcover with bright yellow buttercup flowers and creeping runners that root at the nodes. Highly invasive in lawns and moist areas but useful for erosion control and naturalizing.

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Cursed Crowfoot

Cursed Crowfoot

Ranunculus sceleratus

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyFlood-tolerantFast-growing

A low-growing annual or short-lived perennial with small yellow flowers and glossy foliage, typically found in wet habitats like marshes and pond margins. Named for its acrid, caustic sap that can irritate skin.

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Early Meadow-rue

Early Meadow-rue

Thalictrum dioicum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A delicate native perennial with finely divided foliage and tiny greenish flowers that lack petals, creating an airy, graceful appearance in spring woodlands. The plants are dioecious (separate male and female forms), with the males producing prominent fluffy stamens.

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Evergreen Clematis

Evergreen Clematis

Clematis armandii

vine
Pollinator-friendlyEvergreenHedgerow

A vigorous evergreen climbing vine with fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Excellent for covering walls, trellises, and pergolas in mild climates.

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Hellebore

Hellebore

Helleborus orientalis

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalEvergreen

Helleborus orientalis is a winter-blooming perennial prized for its nodding flowers in shades of white, pink, plum, and spotted patterns that appear from January through spring. It thrives in part shade with moderate moisture and forms long-lived clumps with evergreen foliage.

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Lesser Celandine

Lesser Celandine

Ficaria verna

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalFast-growing

A low-growing spring ephemeral with bright yellow flowers that bloom early in the season. It spreads vigorously via tubers and self-seeds, making it useful as a groundcover in woodland or shaded areas.

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Liverleaf

Liverleaf

Hepatica nobilis

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A delicate woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small blue, purple, or pink flowers that bloom in early spring. It spreads slowly to form attractive ground cover in shaded gardens.

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Marsh Marigold

Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A low-growing perennial with glossy, kidney-shaped leaves and cheerful yellow buttercup-like flowers that bloom in early spring. It thrives in wet areas like marshes, pond edges, and boggy soils where most plants struggle.

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Meadow Buttercup

Meadow Buttercup

Ranunculus acris

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A cheerful meadow wildflower with glossy, cup-shaped yellow flowers that bloom in late spring through summer. It thrives in moist grasslands and meadows, spreading via self-seeding.

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Old Man's Beard

Old Man's Beard

Clematis vitalba

vine
Pollinator-friendlyHedgerowFast-growing

A vigorous deciduous climbing vine with feathery seedheads that persist through winter, resembling an old man's beard. Produces small white flowers in late summer followed by silken seed plumes.

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Pipestem Clematis

Pipestem Clematis

Clematis lasiantha

vine
Pollinator-friendly

A deciduous climbing vine native to California with showy white or pale pink fragrant flowers in spring. Drought-tolerant once established, it's excellent for covering trellises, arbors, and slopes in dry Mediterranean climates.

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Poppy Anemone

Poppy Anemone

Anemone coronaria

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

Poppy Anemone is a spring-flowering perennial with delicate, cup-shaped blooms in vibrant jewel tones, prized as a popular cut flower. It grows from tubers and requires cool winters or chilling periods to establish well.

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Prairie Pasqueflower

Prairie Pasqueflower

Pulsatilla nuttalliana

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A delicate spring wildflower with silky, nodding purple flowers and feathery seedheads. Native to western prairies and grasslands, it thrives in dry, sunny locations with minimal water once established.

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Red Baneberry

Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring followed by striking bright red berries in late summer and fall. The glossy foliage and long-lasting berries make it an attractive shade garden plant.

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Red Columbine

Red Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

Red columbine is a native woodland perennial with delicate red and yellow nodding flowers and attractive blue-green foliage. It attracts hummingbirds and thrives in shaded garden settings with moderate moisture.

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Round-lobed Hepatica

Round-lobed Hepatica

Hepatica americana

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A delicate native wildflower with distinctive round-lobed leaves and dainty flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white that bloom in early spring. Excellent for woodland gardens and native plant landscapes where it provides early-season color before trees leaf out.

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Rue Anemone

Rue Anemone

Thalictrum thalictroides

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

Rue anemone is a delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with airy compound foliage and small white or pink flowers that bloom early in the season. It thrives in woodland settings and is ideal for shade gardens and naturalized areas.

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Sharp-lobed Hepatica

Sharp-lobed Hepatica

Hepatica acutiloba

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinal

A delicate woodland wildflower with sharply lobed heart-shaped leaves and lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early spring before tree canopy leafs out. It spreads slowly to form attractive groundcover in shaded garden settings.

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Small-flowered Buttercup

Small-flowered Buttercup

Ranunculus abortivus

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A low-growing wildflower with small yellow buttercup flowers that appear in spring. Often found in woodlands and meadows, it self-seeds readily and can naturalize in suitable conditions.

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