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Flowers	Photos and information courtesy of: Amanda’s Garden

The flowers shown here are Native Perennial plants found in the Hemlock and Canadice Lakes region. Ellen Folts of Amanda’s Garden describes some of the common flowers here. Full descriptions can be found at the website link above.

1	Amsonia - Tabernaemontana Amsonia has beautiful steel blue flowers Butterflies and hummingbirds use it for nectar Excellent foliage plant, turns yellow in the fall Height: 2 to 3 feet
2	Aster - Blue Wood, Symphyotrichum cordifolium Aster - White Wood, Eurybia divaricata Wood Asters light up the woodland garden in the fall Wood Asters are very shade tolerant Butterfly larva use Wood Asters for food Height: 1 to 2 feet
3	Aster - New England, Symphyotrichum novae angliae New England Aster has elegant bright blue to deep purple flowers Flowers in the late summer into the fall Provides food and nectar for butterflies and other insects Drought Tolerant Height: 2 to 5 feet
4	Aster - New York, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii New York Aster has lovely light blue flowers Flowers in the late summer into the fall Provides food and nectar for butterflies and other insects Drought tolerant Height: 24 to 36 inches
5	Aster - Smooth, Symphyotrichum laeve Smooth Aster is a host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly Beautiful gray green foliage Plant is very bushy and full Height: 2 to 4 feet
6	Baneberry - White, Actaea pachypoda Baneberry - Red, Actaea rubra Baneberry has very interesting attractive fruit, they are poisonous Very neat,dark green leaves The berries add color to the shade garden Creamy white flowers Height: 1 to 3 feet
7	Bellwort - Sessile, Uvularia sessilfolia Sessile Bellwort is a very interesting plant Grows well in full shade Early spring blooming Yellow flowers Height: 1 foot to 1 1/2 feet
8	Bergamont - Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot is an excellent plant for a pollinator garden. Easy to grow, Tolerant of many conditions. Member of the mint family with an nice fragrance. Lavender - violet flowers Height: 3 to 4 feet
9	Blood Root - Sanguinaria canadensis Beautiful bright white flowers in early spring. Unusual scalloped leaves that last into August. Bloodroot provides interesting leaves in the shade garden. Provides early spring nectar and pollen for bees and flies. Height: 6 to 11 inches
10	Great Blue - Lobelia Siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia provides great summer color Blue flowers vary in color Hummingbirds and Butterflies use plant for nectar Height: 2 to 3 Feet
11	Virginia Bluebell - Mertensia virginica Virginia Bluebells Provides early spring nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies Grows in very moist or wet soil Cheers up the early spring garden Height: 12 to 24 inches
12	Bowmans Root - Porteranthus trifoliatus White star shaped blossoms cover the plant in June Excellent golden fall color Rich Green foliage in summer Height: 2 to 3 feet
13	Red Cardinal - Lobelia cardinalis Red cardinal Flower attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden Stunning bright red flowers really light up the garden Tolerates very moist soil Grows in full sun to part shade Height: 1 1/2 to 2 feet
14	Black Cohosh - Actaea racemosa Also known as Black Snakeroot or Bug Bane Pure white candle-like flower illuminate the garden Black Cohosh attracts beneficial insects Easy to grow in shade or partial sun Height: 3 to 6 feet
15	Blue Cohosh - Caulophyllum thalictroides Lovely bright blue berries in August Leaves are thrice compound and rounded at the tip Fascinating flowers but seeds and roots are poisonous Height: 1 to 3 feet
16	Wild Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine provides early spring food for humming birds Flowers are unusual in shape Excellent rock garden plant Height: 1 to 2 1/2 feet
17	Green Cone Flower - Rudbeckia laciniata Green Cone Flower is a tall stately plant Provides food for butterflies Grows in very moist soil or ordinary garden soil Flowers for a long period of time mid summer Yellow flower with green center Height: 3 to 7 feet
18	Purple Cone Flower - Echinacea purpurea Purple Cone Flower blooms for a long Period of time Attracts Butterflies Provides seed for birds Height: 2 to 3 feet
19	Jeffersonian Twinleaf Diphylla Twinleaf has lovely pure white flowers Very interesting twin leaves Great woodland plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
20	Dutchmen’s Breeches - Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman’s Breeches is a dainty, white early spring flower Seeds are ant dispersed Foliage is toxic to deer and is not eaten by them Nectar attracts pollinators Height: 3 to 8 inches
21	Christmas Fern - Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern is an evergreen fern Christmas Fern is a clumping fern The fronds are very shiny Height: 1 to 2 feet
22	Foam Flower - Tiarella cordifolia Foam Flower is a quick growing ground cover for a shady area Foam like white flowers light up the shade garden Many insects use the flower’s nectar Height: 3 to 10 inches
23	Wild Geranium - Maculatum Wild Geranium is a beautiful May flowering perennial The leaves are deeply lobed and add a nice texture to the garden Wild Geranium forms clumps that can be divided in the spring Attractive drought tolerant and tough plant Flowers are lavender Height: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
24	Wild Ginger - Asarum canadense Wild Ginger is an excellent ground cover Wild ginger is an alternate food source for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies Very shade tolerant, interesting leaf shape Brown flowers Height: 6 to 10 inches
25	Goats Beard - Aruncus dioicus Goats Beard has plumes of creamy white flowers Insects use it as a plant for nectar Makes a great boarder or back drop plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
26	Blue Stemmed Goldenrod - Solidago caesia Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod is a great plant for the pollinator garden Golden flowers are clustered along the stem Brightens up the woodland garden Height: 2 to 3 feet
27	Goldenrod - Solidago speciosa Beautiful Yellow Flowers Attracts Pollinators Works in Dry Soils Height: 2 to 5 feet
28	Green & Gold - Chrysogonum virginianum Green and Gold is a low growing attractive ground cover Prolific bloomer in the spring, blooms sporadically in the fall Bright flowers that attract butterflies and insects Yellow Daisy-like flowers Height: 6 to 10 inches
29	Hepatica - Sharp lobe acutiloba Hepatica is an early spring blooming plant The 3 lobed leaves persist through the winter The colors of the petals vary Height: 6 to 10 inches
30	Blue Flag Iris - Versicolor Blue Flag Iris is an excellent plant for moist or wet areas Attractive flowers in shades of blue Blue is quite drought tolerant once established Height: 1 to 2 feet
31	Jack in the Pulpit - Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit is an unusual plant Grows in shade to part shade Produces bright red berries in the fall Grows from a corm Will grow in very moist soils Green and brown flowers Height: 1 to 1 1/2 feet
32	Turks Cap Lily - Lilium superbum Turk’s cap lily naturally grows in wet areas Produces a multitude of bright orange blossoms Humming birds, butterflies and moths use Turk’s Cap Lily as a source of nectar Orange flowers Height: 3 to 8 feet
33	Maidens Hair - Adiantum pedutum Unique fronds arranged in a horseshoe shaped pattern Groundcover for banks with shade and moist rich soil Attractive bright green fronds Height: 12 to 20 inches
34	Marsh Marigold - Caltha palustris Marsh marigold is an excellent plant for the problem wet area Used by bees and other insect in spring for nectar Bright Yellow color brings a cheeriness to the garden Height: 1 to 2 feet
35	Mayapple - Podophyllum peltatum May Apple is an interesting and unusual ground Cover Bright white flower in May Food source for insects and small mammals Height: 6 to 18 inches
36	Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed is an excellent butterfly plant The bright pink flowers are stunning Upright plant with interesting seed pods Height: 2 to 4 feet
37	Northern Sea Oats - Chasmanthium latifolium A grass that grows in shade or part shade Birds will use for nesting material Provided cover for animals Larval host for butterflies Height: 30 to 36 inches
38	Phlox - Stolonifera Woodland Phlox is a wonderful groundcover Spreads fairly quickly Will not crowd out companions Attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects Height: 6 to 10 inches
39	Summer Phlox - Paniculata Beautiful summer color last for a long time Attracts many pollinators, butterflies and moths Great cut flower Height: 3 to 5 feet
40	Yellow Wood Poppy - Stylophorum diphyllum Yellow Wood Poppy produces bright yellow blossoms in late spring Yellow Wood Poppy bloom in the spring and sporadically in the fall Deer rarely eat Yellow Wood Poppy Height: 1 to 2 feet
41	Joe Pye Weed - Eupatorium purpureum Joe Pye Weed is an excellent plant for massing Attracts large numbers of beneficial insect Attracts butterflies Joe Pye weed is a very versatile plant, it grows in sun, shade, moist or dry soil Mauve flowers Height: 2 1/2 to 6 feet
42	Flowering Raspberry - Rubus odoratus Flowering Raspberry produces beautiful rose pink flowers at the end of June into July Excellent for shady or sunny banks, spreads by runners and fills in nicely Provides food for birds Height: 3 to 5 feet
43	Anemone Rue - Anemonella thalictroides Rue Anemone is a dainty woodland plant that tolerates part sun Flowers appear sporadically through out the summer when it gets enough water Excellent edger plant for the woodland garden White Flowers Height: 6 to 8 inches
44	Early Morning Rue - Thalictrum diocum Early Meadow Rue has lacy foliage that moves in the wind Excellent backbone plant of the woodland garden Stays green all summer Tolerates dry soils
45	Tall Meadow Rue - Thalictrum pubscens Tall Meadow Rue shows off its bright white flowers in mid summer Grows in very moist areas but will tolerate ordinary garden soils Adds height to the garden Height: 3 to 7 feet
46	Shooting Star - Dodecatheon meadia Shooting Star has unusual flowers Grows in partial shade to full sun Early spring flower, goes dormant in the summer White to pink flowers Height: 8 to 12 inches
47	Solomans Seal - False maianthemun racemosa False Solomon’s Seal is a beautiful three season plant Creamy White spray of flowers in the spring Arching stems that develop green berries with red dots in the summer Bright red berries in the fall Height- 1 - 1 1/2 feet
48	Skunk cabbage - Symplocarpus foetidus Skunk Cabbage adds interest to the garden Very early spring flowering Food for native insects in the very early spring Height: 2 to 3 feet
49	Red Trillium - Erectum Red Trillium flowers in the early Spring Beautiful maroon color Pollinated by flies Grows from a rhizome Height: 6 to 14 inches
50	White Turtlehead - Chelone glabra White Turtlehead has unusual shaped flowers This is a host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly Tolerates very moist to wet soils Height: 2 to 4 feet