Wild Geranium Geranium maculatum AR Plant Model Description: A clump-forming woodland plant that has pink, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. Its tissues can be used to produce an astringent that stops bleeding of wounds. Propagation: Seeds or divisions Initial bloom (month and week): April W4 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of…
Tag: shady woodland garden
Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger Asarum canadense AR Plant Model Description: A low-growing plant with large, kidney-shaped leaves and inconspicuous maroon flowers below. Although it is not related to culinary ginger, its roots produce a similar smell and Native Americans used them to season food. Propagation: Seeds or division of the rhizomes in fall Initial bloom (month…
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Description: The early winter flowers of this small tree astonish in the woodland. The commercial source of witch hazel, for aching muscles. Propagation: Cuttings in spring Initial bloom (month and week): October W4 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: Yellow and red Height: 15-20′ Spread: 15-20′ Family: Hamamelidaceae Soil…
Wood Poppy
Wood Poppy Stylophorum diphyllum AR Plant Model Description: Bright yellow flowers bloom in the spring. Its yellow sap was used by Native Americans to produce dyes. Propagation: Seeds (fresh, do not dry store) Initial bloom (month and week): April W4 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 12″ Spread: 12″ Family:…
Woodland Stonecrop
Woodland Stonecrop Sedum ternatum Description: A tiny sedum for shade with starry flowers . Propagation: Seeds, or divide whole plants in early spring. Initial bloom (month and week): May W1 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: White Height: 6″ Spread: 24″ Family: Crassulaceae Soil type: Neutral woods Soil moisture: Moist or dry…
Wreath Goldenrod
Wreath Goldenrod Solidago caesia Description: This woodland goldenrod grows in sprays of flowers all along arching stems. Propagation: Seeds or divisions Initial bloom (month and week): August W4 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 2-3′ Spread: 36″ Family: Asteraceae Soil type: Acidic to neutral Soil moisture: Dry Light: Shade to part…
Yellow Trillium
Yellow Trillium Trillium luteum Description: A southern species with mottled leaves, also found in Michigan Propagation: Seeds, divisions in spring or fall Initial bloom (month and week): April W2 Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden Color of flower: Yellow Height: 16″ Spread: 12″ Family: Melanthiaceae Soil type: Rich woods Soil moisture: Medium moist Light: Shade…
Yellow Trout Lily
Yellow Trout Lily Erythronium americanum Description: A shy bloomer, the trout lily has more flowers in sunnier locations. Some gardeners feel that the bulbs sink in a natural process, and planting on a small flat rock will prevent this and result in more blooms. The leaves are beautifully mottled with brown spots, resembling the pattern…