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A Native plant is a plant that has evolved naturally in a location, without the interferrence of man. Native plants not only have adapted to the local soils and weather conditions they are vital the wildlife that has adapted to the native plant's life-cycle.

Native plants are trending with gardeners as they look more to the sustainability of our local wildlife and to plants that demand less care in the garden.

It is up to each gardener to evaluate plants as acceptable native varieties. In this listing you will find some naturally occuring cultivars and selections that still provide the benefit to wildlife as the straight species.

Native Plants

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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Magnolia tripetala	umbrella tree	Sun/Pt Shade	White	more info
Description Magnolia tripetala has large, ovate to oblong, shiny green leaves (to 24" long and to 10" wide) of this deciduous magnolia appear in whorl-like clusters at the stem tips, purportedly resembling the spokes of an umbrella. Zone 5-8 Height 15-30' Purpose Flowering Tree
Magnolia virginiana	Sweetbay Magnolia	Sun/Pt Shade	Creamy white flowers	more info
Description A slender and upright magnolia that broadens with age. Its intensely fragrant, creamy white flowers appear in May and June and again in summer. Foliage is dark green with silver undersides and stays semi-evergreen in protected locations. Zone 5 Height 20'
Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'	Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia	Sun / Pt. Sun	White	more info
Description Prized for its ability to withstand lower winter temperatures, it also produces fragrant, creamy white flowers at a young age. Only half as wide as tall, it fits well into landscapes as a specimen or patio tree. Deciduous in cold climates. Zone 4-9 Height 15'
Monarda 'Jacob Cline'	Jacob Cline Bee Balm	Sun/Pt Shade	Red	more info
Description This vigorous summer bloomer has large red flowers and is the most mildew resistant strain of bee balm. The exceptionally large, showy flower heads and disease-resistant foliage ensure that this will soon become the standard red Monarda. Zone 4 Height 4' Purpose Edible, Fragrant, Rain Garden, Hummingbird, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant
Monarda 'Midnight Oil'	Midnight Oil BeeBalm	Sun/Part shade	Pink	more info
Description Purple new growth with purple stems and light pink spotted flowers in June followed by purple seed heads. These clumping plants reach around 18”-24” tall and wide. It prefers a well drained soil in full sun to light shade. Zone 4-8 Height 36" Purpose Landscaping, Mass planting, Prairie
Monarda fistulosa 'Bergamot'	Wild Bergamot	Sun	Lavender Pink	more info
Description Lavender flowers with strong spicy scent. Used in cooking and as a tea to ease colds. Zone 4-8 Height 3-4' Purpose Edible, Fragrant, Rain Garden, Hummingbird, Butterfly, Pollinator, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant