Saturday, June 1, 2013

Native Woodland Plants Add Natural Charm To A Garden

By Gene Bush


Plants that thrive in wooded areas of North America are famous for their rustic, natural appearance. Furthermore, those who invest in such plants need not be concerned that they will overrun the property or threaten other botanicals. Those in search of the ideal native woodland plants will be pleased to find there are multiple variations from which to choose. Some popular selections include the following:

Trinity lilies, also called wood lilies, are small perennial plants that thrive throughout the North American woodlands. They reach a height of approximately eight inches, and produce broad leaves adorned with large white flowers. The latter change color from spring to fall, shifting from white to pink, and ultimately to a dark burgundy shade.

Leatherwood is a type of shrub that thrives in the Eastern woodland sections of North America from Canada to northern Florida. Such perennials typically grow to a width and height of 4 feet by 4 feet. The shrubs have hardy stems and pale green leaves that change to dark gold in the fall.

Indian pink is a woodland perennial wildflower that thrives in the southern United States, from Indiana to eastern Texas. It is also referred to as worm grass or woodland pinkroot and grows approximately 12 inches tall under normal conditions. Indian pink botanicals feature tall stems on which unique, star-shaped yellow or burgundy flowers bloom.

Another beautiful selection is the white dogtooth's violet. This botanical is called by various names, including white trout lily and adder tongue. These herbaceous perennials grow in many different wooded areas from East Texas to the southern half of Ontario. They flower in late April, thrive well in the shade, and grow to be one foot tall.

Native woodland plants are the perfect choice for homeowners who wants to add a rustic, natural touch to their garden. They are available at local nurseries, or one can shop for bulbs online. No matter which type of botanical one finds appealing, most consumers are pleased with the quaint beauty they add to a property.




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