Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis). Hardy, deciduous, spring flowering tree Description: Graceful tree with heart-shaped leaves and purplish-pink, pea-like flowers in early spring; leaves yellow-green in the fall Habit: Grows to 30 feet high and 35 feet wide Culture: Prefers full sun or partial shade and good drainage Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 Origin: North America Attributes: Fall color Jefferson documented In 1781 Thomas Jefferson listed redbud in his only published book, Notes on the State... - Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis).
Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). Hardy, spring-flowering North American perennial Description: Scarlet and yellow flowers appear on tall, delicate stems above attractive, medium green foliage Habit: Grows to 24 inches high and wide Culture: Prefers part sun and ric... - Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis).
Juneberry (Amelanchier canadensis). Deciduous, early spring-flowering, North American treeDescription: Delicate white flowers appear as the leaves emerge, giving the plant a light, airy appearance; edible, maroon-purple fruit form in early summer; finely t... - Juneberry (Amelanchier canadensis).
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Hardy, perennial North American native Description: Single, pure white flowers bloom in early spring as the leaf emerges. Pinkish flowers occur rarely. Habit: Deeply lobed, palm-like leaf. Named for the thick roots that have orang... - Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis).
Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis). Hardy, North American herbaceous perennial Description: Small, greenish-white flowers in spring followed by red raspberry-like fruit; palmately lobed leaves; thick, knotty yellow roots Habit: Grows to 12 inches high and 8 to 12 in... - Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis).
Rose Vervain (Verbena canadensis). Description: Hardy, herbaceous perennial - Bears rich, deep purple clusters of flowers from spring until frost; deep green, scalloped foliage is semi-evergreen Habit: Low, spreading ground-cover 6"-12" high and 2'-3' wide Cu... - Rose Vervain (Verbena canadensis).
American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Deciduous, North American shrub Large clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer followed by edible, blue-black berries; distinctive, pinnately-compound leavesOrigin: North AmericaNative to moist regions in muc... - American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis).