Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), also called the sorrel tree, is a member of the heath family (Ericaceae), which includes azaleas and rhododendrons. Like the rest of this family, it grows best in moist, acidic, well-drained soils and can be found growing wild along gravelly stream banks of eastern North America. Jenkins has several sourwoods, with the…
Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) is a deciduous to semi-evergreen, 3 to 5 foot tall shrub commonly found in swamps, wet woodlands, and along woodland streams of eastern North America. It has slightly fragrant white flowers in May when few other plants are flowering. Its medium to dark green summer leaves change to yellow, orange, reddish…
Wild bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia) is named for its heart-shaped flower that appears as if there is a drop of blood forming at its base. It is a woodland native that can be found from New Jersey to West Virginia and throughout the Appalachian Mountain range. This herbaceous perennial does well in both sunny and…
Foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a spectacular native plant that gets its common name from the white, foamy-looking flowers. It is an easily grown perennial that can be used as a ground cover in somewhat shaded areas. This hardy plant has something to offer all year round. In late April it exhibits dense, white, feathery…