At New England Wetland Plants, Inc, we grow more than 70 different species of herbaceous plants, from wetland grasses to prairie flowers. All herbaceous species are grown from seed and are available as 2" plugs, 50 plugs per tray. All herbaceous are sold as full trays only.
SPECIES | IMAGES | DESCRIPTION | WETLAND STATUS | SHADE TOLERANCE | HABITAT | SIZE | 50-300 | 350+ |
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Acorus americana (Sweetflag) Read More... | Long, green, sword-shaped leaves up to 4′ tall. Grows in wet meadows and on muddy shores, advancing into shallow water. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow water, wet meadow, shore | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) Read More... | A resilient perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves and tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers that attract pollinators. It thrives in well-drained soil, exhibits high drought tolerance, and prefers sunny locations. | FACU- | Full Sun to Part Shade | Dry, open, roadsides | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Alisma subcordatum (Water Plantain) Read More... | Waterfowl, beaver, and muskrats feed on this plant. Grows in wet soils and into shallow water. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow water, shore | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Ammophila brevigulata (American Beachgrass) Read More... | Found on sandy beachfront dunes and other dry sites. Excellent for stabilization. | FACU- | Full Sun | Dry, sandy soils, shore, salt tolerant | 2″ plug Bare root | $1.55 Call for pricing | $1.32 | |
Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Read More... | A warm season bunch grass, 5-7ft. Wildlife food and cover. Drought tolerant. | FAC | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Andropogon virginicus (Broom Sedge Bluestem) Read More... | Warm season bunch grass, up to 3 ft. Drought tolerant. | FACU | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Aquilegia canadensis (Red Columbine) Read More... | Perennial wildflower that occurs in a wide range of habitats from forests to cliffs to meadows. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Woodlands, rocky slopes, meadows | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) Read More... | An attractive plant reaching a height of 4′, with flowers ranging from pink to purple in color. | OBL | Full Sun | Shore, wet meadow | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) Read More... | Perennial known for its tall stems, pink-purple flowers that attract monarch butterflies, and seed pods with silky fibers for wind dispersal. It's vital for pollinators and plays a key role in native ecosystems. | UPL | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites, disturbed areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed) Read More... | Drought tolerant, conspicuous orange flower mid-late summer. Attracts butterflies. | FACU | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Baptisia australis (False Blue Indigo) Read More... | Attractive, deep blue/purplish flowers. Prefers gravelly, sandy/well drained loamy soils. Usually deer resistant. | FACU | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Baptisia tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo) Read More... | Shrubby perennial that grows in dry, gravelly soils. Yellow flowers appear July/August. | FACU | Full Sun Tolerates Shade | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama) Read More... | Commonly known as sideoats grama, it is a warm season perennial grass native to North America. It is known for its distinctive seed spikes that hang from one side of the stem, adding ornamental interest to prairies and open woodlands. | FACU | Full Sun | Open areas, drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Calamagrostis canadensis (Blue Joint Grass) Read More... | A common grass of northern bogs and swamps. This species forms colonies. | FACW+ | Full Sun | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) Read More... | Bright yellow flowers make this an attractive addition to wetlands. Entire plant is eaten by moose and deer, the seeds are eaten by various birds. Spring planting recommended. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores, wet meadows, forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Carex comosa (Bearded Sedge) Read More... | This clump-forming sedge (2-4′) provides food and cover for many wetland birds, including Virginia and Sora rails. | OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex crinita (Fringed Sedge) Read More... | This species of sedge is shade tolerant, but also thrives in sunny locations. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, open areas, forests | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex lupulina (Hop Sedge) Read More... | This species of sedge (2-4′) forms clumps in wet soils, providing wildlife cover and species diversity to wetlands. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex lurida (Lurid Sedge) Read More... | An excellent pioneer species that grows to 3 feet high and thrives in disturbed, wet, sandy or gravelly sites. | OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) Read More... | A low-growing sedge, good for ground cover and soil stabilization. Provides shelter for birds. | UPL | Tolerant | Dry Sites | 2" plug | $2.00 | $1.75 | |
Carex scoparia (Broom Sedge) Read More... | Found in swamps and moist to drier open ground. Bunch type, 1-3ft. | OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, open areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex stipata (Awl-Fruit Sedge) Read More... | This sedge frequents wet meadows and deciduous woody swamps. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Open areas, forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) Read More... | This hummock-forming sedge is used by geese and other birds for nesting sites. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shallow water, shores, open and forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) Read More... | A sedge common to wet meadows, this plant provides good cover for nesting birds. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Open areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Chelone glabra (Turtlehead) Read More... | Turtlehead is a small plant reaching 1-3 feet in height. This species produces an attractive white flower in mid to late summer. | OBL | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, wet meadows, forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Cinna arundinacea (Stout Wood-Reedgrass) Read More... | Tall rhizomatous grass (3-5′) provides excellent wildlife cover and species diversity to wetlands. Cinna grows in moist wooded areas. | FACW+ | Partial to Full Shade | Shores, open and forested areas | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Coreopsis lanceolota (Lanceleaf Coreopsis) Read More... | Clump forming, perennial forb. Grows in dry infertile soils to 2' tall. Yellow blooms in May-June. Habitata is meadows, pastures, and woodland openings. | FACU | Full Sun | Meadows, Pasture, Woodland Openings | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hairgrass) Read More... | 2-5' tall. Perennial cool season bunchgrass with ornamental qualities. Useful for restoring moist to seasonally wet sites, and for stabilizing disturbed soils. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shores, meadows, woodland areas, dry sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Deschampsia flexuosa (Wavy Hairgrass) Read More... | 1-2ft tall, short perennial cool season bunchgrass. Prefers dry sandy soils. Excellent for restoration sites with shady, thin soils. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shores, Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Distichlis spicata (Saltgrass) Read More... | A salt-tolerant, colony forming grass typically found in northeastern salt marshes. Provides food and shelter for birds, fish, clams, and crabs. | FACW | Full Sun | Salt Marshes | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Dulichium arundinaceum (Three-way Sedge) Read More... | This species can form dense mats (1-2′) of vegetation in bogs and wet meadows, providing excellent cover for smaller wildlife. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Read More... | Perennial wildflower with puplish-pink blooms in June-Sept. Plants 2-3' in height, habitat is moist to mesic clearings and roadsides. Attracts bees and butterflies, and Goldfinch. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Moist Clearings, Shores, Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Eleocharis palustris (Spike Rush) Read More... | This plant grows in dense clumps and may reach a height of 3′. Provides soil stabilization, as well as cover and food for various wildlife. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass) Read More... | Cool season bunch grass, 3-5 ft. Moist soil, streambanks and forest edges. | FACU | Partial Sun to Light Shade | Deciduous forests, shaded stream banks, wooded slopes | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Elymus riparius (Riverbank Wild Rye) Read More... | Cool season bunch grass, 3-5 ft. Moist soil, streambanks and edges. | FACW | Full Sun to Full Shade | Riverbanks, moist woods, meadows | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye) Read More... | Cool season bunch grass, 3-6ft. Moist to drier soils, streambanks and edges | FACW/FAC | Full Sun to Full Shade | Stream banks | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) Read More... | A tall flowering herb found in wet meadows and marshes. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shallow water, shores, wet meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Eurybia divaricata Aster divaricata (White Wood Aster) Read More... | Abundant white flowers, late summer to early fall. 2-3 ft. Attracts butterflies. Medium wet to dry soils. Thrives in shade. | Partial to Full Shade | Drier sites, wet to dry forests | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | ||
Euthamia graminifolia (Flat-Top Goldentop) Read More... | An attractive flowering native. 2-3ft. Yellow flowers August to September. Wildlife value. Wet meadows and riparian areas up to somewhat drier sites. | FAC | Full Sun | Wet meadows to drier sites | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Eutrochium fistulosum (Hollow Stem Joe-Pye Weed, Trumpetweed) Read More... | Rhizamatous, flowering perennial, 5-8' tall, prefers wet to moist ground. Dull pink flowering terminal clusters are 2-4'' wide during July to September. | FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Wet Thickets and Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Eutrochium maculatum (Spotted Joe-Pye Weed) Read More... | A tall plant of wet meadows, reaching 6′ or more. This species provides cover for a variety of animal species. | FACW/FAC | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, open areas | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Gentiana clausa (Bottle Gentian) Read More... | Purple flowers bloom in August to October. Grows to 1' tall. | FACW | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Wet meadows, streambanks, woodland edges | 2'' plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Glyceria canadensis (Manna Grass) Read More... | A tall grass reaching 5' in height. This rhizomatous species provides excellent cover and food for wildlife. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores and shallow water, wet meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Glyceria striata (Fowl Manna Grass) Read More... | Cool season bunch grass up to 5ft. Riparian edge. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Wet woods, swamps, bogs | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Helenium autumnale (Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower) Read More... | Perennial wildflower with yellow flowers which bloom in August to October. Grows to 2-4' tall. Does not cause people to sneeze like ragweed. | FACW | Full Sun | Moist to wet sunny areas, edges, shores and thickets. | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Heliopsis helianthoides (Smooth Oxeye) Read More... | Upright, clump forming, perennial to 2-5'. Daisy-like yellow flowers with brownish/yellowish center cones. Blooms July-Sept. Prefers dry to moist soils. | FACU | Full Sun | Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Hibiscus moscheutos (Crimsoneyed Rosemallow) Read More... | Showy white of pink flowers, July to September, 4-6'. Moist to wet soils, partial shade to full sun. Attracts butterflies. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores, Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Iris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris) Read More... | Beautiful blue flowers and green sword-like leaves. Iris rhizomes anchor soil in marshes, wet meadows, and wetland areas subject to flooding. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shores, Wet Meadows, Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Ionactis linarifolia (Stiff Aster)Read More... | Delicate perennial wildflower characterized by its narrow leaves and small, vibrant purple to lavender daisy-like blooms. | UPL | Full Sun | Open woodlands, dry uplands, meadows, fields | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Juncus canadensis (Canada Rush) Read More... | A common rush of bogs and hummocks. A good plant to add diversity to a planting plan. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shores, Wet Meadows, Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) Read More... | A good pioneer species that provides cover for wildlife. The root system offers erosion protection. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores, Wet Meadows, Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Juncus gerardii (Blackgrass) Read More... | Blackgrass is found in the higher zones of salt and brackish coastal marshes. Grows erect and has long rhizomes. It is most often found in tight colonies above the high tide mark. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Marshes, swamps, wet meadows, shores of ponds, lakes and streams | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Juncus tenuis (Path Rush) Read More... | Easily grown in wet to somewhat dry soils. Grows 6''-2' in height. This tough rush tolerates foot traffic and compacted soils. | FAC- | Full Sun to Partial Shade | Shores, Open Areas, Dry Sites, Footpaths | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Leersia oryzoides (Rice Cutgrass) Read More... | A tall rhizomatous grass growing to 4'. Provides excellent dense cover and food for wildlife. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores, Wet Meadows, Forested Wetlands | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Liatris spicata (Marsh Blazing Star) Read More... | Showy, flowering perennial, up to 4'. Numerous dense purple flower clusters appear on upper portion of 2-4' tall spike during July. Prefers average to well drained moist soils, full sun. Frequently found in moist meadows, low ground, marsh edges. | FAC+ | Full Sun | Shores, Open Areas | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Limonium carolinianum (Carolina Sea Lavender) Read More... | Perennial herbaceous plant native to coastal regions of North America. Bears dense clusters of small, lavender-colored flowers on slender, erect stems, contributing to the biodiversity and visual appeal of salt marshes and coastal habitats. | OBL | Full Sun | Coastal Salt Marshes, coastal habitats | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Read More... | The brilliant red flowers attract hummingbirds and add beauty to wetlands. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shores, Open Areas, Forested Wetlands | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) Read More... | Brilliant blue flowers attract hummingbirds. Grows 1 to 5 feet tall. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Part Shade | Moist meadows, swamps, streambanks and ditches. | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Lupinus perennis (Wild Blue Lupine) Read More... | Grows 1-3 ft. Showy blue flowers from May to June. | Full Sun | Dry Sites | $1.90 | $1.70 | |||
Mimulus ringens (Monkey-Flower) Read More... | A flower of wet meadows and stream banks. Monkey-flowers have a beautiful lavender flower in the summer and grow to 3' in height. | OBL | Full Sun | Shores, Open Areas | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm) Read More... | Showy pinkish flowers from June to September. Forms colonies. Grows to 5'. | UPL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Dry Areas | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Monarda punctata (Spotted Bee Balm) Read More... | Characterized by its distinctive whorls of tubular, pale yellow to pinkish-purple flowers with purple spots which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to prairies and dry open woodlands. | UPL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Sunny habitats such as meadows, open woodlands | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Nuphar luteum (Yellow Water Lily) Read More... | This water lily provides shade and cover for fish and macroinvertebrates. Waterfowl and wildlife feed on seeds and leaves. Grows in water up to 3' deep. | OBL | Full Sun | Submerged areas, Shallow water | tubers | $11.25 | ||
Nymphaea odorata (White Water Lily) Read More... | Growing in water from several inches to 5' deep, this plant provides food and cover for beavers, waterfowl, and other wildlife, and cover for fish and amphibians. | OBL | Full Sun | Submerged areas, Shallow Water | tubers | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear) Read More... | A cactus native to the Eastern and Central United States. Will survive droughts and freezing temperatures. | UPL | Full Sun | Dry Sites, Coarse and Rocky Soils | 1# | $11.25 | ||
Panicum amarum (Bitter Panicgrass) Read More... | Coastal, quick growing, rhizamotous native warm season grass. Useful for dune stabilization and erosion control on dry, infertile sites. | FACU | Full Sun | Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) Read More... | A tall grass (5-7') often found in drier sandy soils and along the upland edge of salt marshes. A good forage species, the leaves provide food for deer and other wildlife, while seeds are eaten by many birds. | FAC | Full Sun | Open Areas, Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Peltandra virginica (Arrow Arum) Read more... | A deep green plant that grows along pond and lake edges. This plant provides cover and food for waterfoul. Improves water quality. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue) Read More... | Perennial wildflower, 2-4' tall, white flowers bloom in June-July. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. | FAC | Full Sun to Part Shade | Low Moist Areas, Meadows, Open Woodlands | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Penstemon hirsutus (Hairy Beardtongue) Read More... | Hairy leaves and spikes of tubular, lavender to pale purple flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds to prairies and open woodlands. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Open woodlands, fields | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Poa palustris (Fowl Bluegrass) Read More... | A native grass of marsh edges and wet meadows, reaching a height of 3-4'. Often forms dense stands that exclude other wetland species. Wildlife and ground nesting birds frequently use this grass for cover and nesting. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Marsh Edges, Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed) Read More... | The purple flowers and deep green leaves of this species add beauty to wetlands. Provides cover for waterfowl along shores and in up to 1' of water. Excellent for uptake of dissolved phosphorous. | OBL | Full Sun to Full Shade | Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Potamogeton nodosus (Long-Leaf Pondweed) Read More... | A good food source for waterfowl as well as muskrat, beaver, and moose. | OBL | Full Sun | Submerged Areas | rhizomes | $1.10 | ||
Potamogeton pectinatus (Sago Pondweed) Read More... | A very good source of food for waterfowl. This plant also provides good cover for small fish. Provides water quality benefits. | OBL | Full Sun | Submerged Areas | tubers | $1.10 | ||
Pycnanthemum muticum (Short-Toothed Mountain Mint) Read More... | Characterized by its aromatic foliage and clusters of small, whitish flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators to open woodlands, prairies and meadows. | FAC | Full Sun to Part Shade | Meadows, woodland edges | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Pycnanthemum virginiana (Common Mountain Mint) Read More... | Characterized by its aromatic foliage and clusters of small, white flowers that bloom in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators to prairies, meadows and woodland edges. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Meadows, woodland edges | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Rhexia virginica (Meadow Beauty) Read More... | Vibrant pink to purple flowers that bloom in summer, attracting pollinators to wet meadows, and other moist habitats. | OBL | Full Sun | Wet meadows, marsh edges, bogs | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan) Read More... | Perennial herbaceous that displays vibrant yellow to orange petals with a distinctive dark central cone, flowering abundantly during the summer months and serving as a valuable pollinator attractant in natural and cultivated landscapes. | FACU | Full Sun | Open woodlands, roadsides | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Rudbeckia laciniata (Cut-Leafed Green-Headed Coneflower) Read More... | Showy flowering perennial. Yellow petals with central green cone, July to Sept Bloom. Grows in moist soils, full sun to partial shade. 4-8'. | FACW | Full Sun to Part Shade | Moist meadows, open woodlands | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Rudbeckia triloba (Brown Eyed Susan) Read More... | 2-5' Tall. Yellow flowers with dark centers bloom July to September. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. | FACU | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore Edges, Open Areas, Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Sagittaria latifolia (Nothern Arrowhead/Duck Potato) Read More... | An important food source for waterfowl. This plant grows along shores and in up to 2' of water. Good for water quality basins. Do not plant in the fall. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow Water, Shore Edges | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Sarracenia purpurea (Purple Pitcher Plant) Read More... | Carniverous plant distinguished by its upright, pitcher-shaped leaves that are often purplish-red in color, designed to trap and digest insects as a source of nutrients in nutrient-poor environments. | OBL | Full Sun | Acidic bogs, wetlands | 2″ plug | $1.85 | ||
Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) Read More... | Warm season grass, 2-4'. Dry to somewhat moist well drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Bronze-orange fall foliage. | FACU- | Full Sun | Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Schoenoplectus acutus (Hard-Stem Bulrush) Read More... | This bulrush does very well in shallows of ponds, rivers, ditches, and lakes. Usually found in water up to 5' deep. Removes heavy metals and nutrients. | OBL | Full Sun | Shore Edges, Shallow Water (Up to 5') | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Schoenoplectus americanus (Chairmaker's Bulrush) Read More... | Reaches a height of 4', Grows well in fresh or brackish water. Seeds provide food for waterfowl. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow Water, Shore Edges. Salt Tolerant | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Schoenoplectus pungens (Three Square Bulrush) Read More... | Commonly found in standing water up to 6 inches deep. Can tolerate periods of drought and complete inundation. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow water (6''), Shore edges | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (Soft-Stem Bulrush) Read More... | Thrives on shorelines and standing water. This Bulrush does well in organic or sandy soils. Good erosion control species. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow water, Shore Edges | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Scirpus atrovirens (Green Bulrush) Read More... | A good soil stabilizer, provides many of the same benefits as woolgrass and is resistant to both flooding and short periods of drought. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow Water, Shore Edges, Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Scirpus cyperinus (Woolgrass) Read More... | An aggressively rooting plant valuable for erosion control. Provides dense cover for wildlife and web support for various spiders. | OBL | Full Sun | Shore Edges, Shallow Water, | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Solidago nemoralis (Common Goldenrod) Read More... | Erect stems, narrow leaves, and dense clusters of small, yellow flowers that bloom in late summer, attracting pollinators to dry, open habitats such as prairies, fields and roadsides. | FACU | Full Sun | Meadows, roadsides. disturbed areas | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Solidago sempervirens (Seaside Goldenrod) Read More.... | Common along the coast, salt tolerant, 1-6'. Yellow flowers in clusters from August to November. | FACW | Full Sun | Shore Edges, Dry Sites, Salt Tolerant | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod) Read More... | Striking yellow flower clusters that bloom from late summer to early fall in sunny prairies and open woodlands, supporting pollinators and late-season biodiversity. | FACU | Full Sun | Open woodlands, well-drained soils | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Sorgastrum nutans (Indiangrass) Read More... | A warm season grass (3-5') with a very striking golden brown seed head. It is highly tolerant of varying soil moisture levels and pH. | FACU | Full Sun | Wet Meadows, Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Sparganium americanum (Burreed) Read More... | This rhizomatous plant prefers sites along pond edges and shallows. Provides food and cover for waterfowl. Excellent for nutrient uptake. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shore Edges and Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Sparganium eurycarpum (Giant Bur-reed) Read More... | Native herbaceous plant with distinctive spherical flower clusters and elongated ribbon-like leaves, | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Marshes, pond margins, shallow water habitats | 2″ plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Spartina alterniflora (Smooth Cordgrass) Read More... | Tall grass found on the lower zones of coastal salt marshes. Forms peat deposit. | OBL | Full Sun | Shallow Water, Shore Edges, Salt Tolerant | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Spartina patens (Saltmeadow Cordgrass) Read More... | A warm season grass (1-4') extends quickly by rhizomes and has highly nutritious seed. It is an effective stabilizer for shorelines and tidal marsh restorations. | OBL | Full Sun | Shore Edges, Shallow Water, Salt Tolerant | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Sporobolus heterolepis (Praire Dropseed) Read More... | Native North American grass appreciated for its slender leaves and airy seedheads. It thrives in full sun and well drained soils, making it ideal for prairie restoration and landscaping projects. | FACU | Full Sun | Open meadows, well-drained soils | 2″ plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Symphyotrichum cordifolium Aster cordifolium (Blue Wood Aster) Read More... | Profuse clusters of blue flowers bloom late summer to mid fall. 2-3 feet. Dry, moist soils. Partial shade tolerance. Attracts butterflies. | N/I | Full Sun to Full Shade | Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.90 | $1.70 | |
Symphyotrichum lavae Aster laeve (Smooth Aster) Read More... | Violet blue to purple flowers with yellow centers. Blooms September to October. Moist to dry soils. Attracts butterflies, 2-4ft tall. | FACU | Full Sun | Shore edges, wet meadow | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster) Read More... | A fall blooming flower. New England Aster has a violet-pink flower. | FACW- | Full Sun | Shore Edges, Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Symphyotrichum puniceum Aster puniceum (Swamp Aster) Read More... | 4-8'. Abundant blue to purple flowers with yellow centers. Blooms August to September. Found in wet to well drained soils in full sun. Easily self-seeds. Typically occurs in wet meadows. Attracts butterflies. | OBL | Full Shade | Shallow water, shore edges, wet meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Thermopsis villosa (Carolina Lupine) Read More... | Perennial herbaceous plant with dense, hairy foliage and vibrant yellow flowers, native to North America. 2-4 ft | FACU | Full to Partial Sun | Disturbed areas, meadows, fields, forest openings | #1 gal | $8.00 | ||
Typha latifolia (Common Cattail) Read More... | Important wildlife food source, this plant also provides good cover. Cattails take up heavy metals and other pollutants, improving water quality. Aggressive colonizer. | OBL | Full Sun to Part Shade | Shallow Water | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Vallisneria americana (Wild Celery) Read More... | A perennial submerged aquatic plant. Provides excellent cover for small fish and food for waterfowl and adult fish. Excellent in wet detention basins. | OBL | Full Sun | Submerged Areas | tubers | $1.10 | ||
Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain) Read More... | A plant with small blue flowers. Foliage provides food for rabbits, muskrats, mice, and larval Verbena moth. Seeds are eaten by birds. | FACW+ | Full Sun to Part Shade | Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) Read More... | Similar in form to Joe-Pye Weed, the flowers of this ironweed range from pink to blue and form more open clusters. | FACW+ | Full Sun | Wet Meadows | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 | |
Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders) Read More... | Showy flowering perennial, up to 3'. Flat topped clusters of small yellow flowers. Attracts butterflies. Prefers moist, well drained soils. Late spring, early summer bloom. | FAC | Full Sun to Part Shade | Dry Sites | 2" plug | $1.55 | $1.32 |