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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
Vaccinium 'Blueray'	Blueray Blueberry	Sun	White	more info
Description Best grown in acidic (pH of 4.8 to 5.2), organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. Zone 3 Height 4-6' Purpose Pollinator, Birds, Deer Resistant, Early Spring Interest, Fall Interest, Native, Butterfly
Vaccinium 'Northland'	Northland Blueberry	Sun	White	more info
Description Developed by MSU, known for it's cold hardiness. Fruit size is small and taste is similar to wild blueberries. Zone 3-7 Height 6-8' Purpose Pollinator, Birds, Deer Resistant, Early Spring Interest, Fall Interest, Native, Butterfly
Vaccinium 'Patriot'	Patriot Blueberry	Sun	White	more info
Description Quarter-sized firm fruit, plentiful, full flavor and freezes well. Flowers are self-pollinating. Zone 3-7 Height 6-8' Purpose Pollinator, Birds, Deer Resistant, Early Spring Interest, Fall Interest, Native, Butterfly
Verbena hastata	Blue Vervain	Sun	Purple	more info
Description Verbena h. is a short lived perennial that will self sow when happy. Common in wet meadows blue vervain holds tall blue spikes flowers. Great for pond edges. Zone 3-9 Height 6'
Vernonia fasciculata	Prairie Ironweed	Sun	Purple	more info
Description Brilliant purple flowers grow in a cluster atop stems; dark green leaves contrast nicely with the purple blooms. This plant works well as a tall backdrop. Zone 4-9 Height 2-4" Purpose Rain Gardens, Borders, Native
Veronicastrum virginicum	Culver's root, black root	Sun	White to Pale Blue	more info
Description Resembles a large veronica, except its lance-shaped leaves are in whorls (3-7 leaves per whorl) on the stems rather than opposite. Dense, slender, 9" long spikes (racemes) of tiny, tube-like, white to pale blue flowers open from the top down in late spring to early summer atop strong, upright stems. Bloom can extend well into the summer. Zone 3-8 Height 4-7' Purpose Landscape, attracts butterflies, rain garden
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'	Fascination Culver's Root	Sun/Pt Shade	Lavender	more info
Description thrives in average soils, dry or moist, and is equally happy in full sun to part shade. It produces whorls of clean, lance-shaped dark green leaves, and branched candelabras of narrow, lilac-rose flower spikes Zone 3-8 Height 4-5'
Viburnum dentatum	Arrowwood Viburnum	Sun/Shade	White	more info
Description Great for natural areas and dense hedges, Arrowwoods can reach on average of 9 feet tall with a rounded habit. Expect blue//black berries in late summer following petite white blooms.. Zone 3 Height 8-10'
Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'	Blue Muffin Viburnum	sun/Pt Shade	White	more info
Description BLUE MUFFIN is a compact, rounded, deciduous, arrowwood viburnum shrub that typically matures to 3-5’ tall and as wide. White flowers in flat-topped cymes appear in mid to late spring. Flowers give way to pea-sized blue berries that mature in late summer Zone 3-8 Height 3-5'
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre'	Chicago Lustre Viburnum	Sun/Pt Shade	Creamy White	more info
Description A selection of a native Viburnum that holds up well to dry soils. Creamy flowers become attractive blue fruits that are persistent and enjoyed by birds. Zone 3 Height 10-12'
Viburnum lentago	Nannyberry Viburnum	Sun/Pt Shade	White	more info
Description This medium to large shrub has non-fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Flowers give way in autumn to blue-black, berry-like drupes which often persist into winter and are quite attractive to birds and wildlife. Zone 2-8 Height 12-16'
Viburnum lentago 'Mohican'	Mohican Viburnum	Sun/Pt Shade	Creamy White	more info
Description A popular viburnum featuring thick green leaves and creamy white flowers followed by orange-red fruit that begins to ripen in early July and remains nice for 4 or more weeks. Zone 3-7 Height 8'x 9'
Viburnum prunifolium	Blackhaw Viburnum	Sun/Shade	White	more info
Description This native viburnum grows to 15 feet tall with an arching shape. White flowers bloom in spring followed by drupes of pink to black fruits. Zone 3 Height 15'
Viola w. 'Silver Gem'	Prostrate blue violet	Shade/Pt Shade	Violet Blue	more info
Description Easily identified by trailing stems and delicate lavender flowers, 'Silver Gem' forms a dense, tidy mat of attractive silver foliage. Flowers appear in March and persist into autumn. Our plant trials have proven 'Silver Gem' to be exceptionally drought tolerant and happiest in part to full shade. Zone 6-8 Height 3-5" Purpose Landscape, ground cover, deer resistant