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Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
A compact, deciduous shrub with deep crimson-purple foliage. While popular for its color, this plant is considered invasive in Michigan.
Sunshine Ligustrum
A compact, evergreen shrub prized for its stunning, golden-yellow foliage. This sterile, non-invasive variety offers a brilliant splash of color.
Fountain Grass
A graceful and versatile ornamental grass known for its arching, clumps of foliage and showy, feathery flower plumes that appear from late summer through fall.
Arborvitae 'Emerald Green'
A very popular, compact evergreen with a tight, narrow growth habit. Excellent for formal screens or accents where space is limited.
Apple Tree
A classic fruit tree that produces delicious apples in the fall. Requires at least two different varieties for pollination.
Pear Tree
A reliable fruit tree that produces sweet pears in late summer. Some varieties are self-pollinating.
Peach Tree
The Peach Tree (Prunus persica) is a fast-growing tree that yields sweet, juicy peaches in mid-to-late summer. Many popular varieties are self-pollinating.
Tart Cherry Tree
A hardy tree that produces the sour cherries perfect for pies and preserves. Typically self-pollinating.
Plum Tree
Discover the Plum Tree (Prunus), which produces sweet or tart plums in late summer. Note: most varieties need a second plum tree to pollinate.
Redbud Tree
A beautiful native tree known for its stunning display of pinkish-purple flowers that bloom directly on the branches in early spring.
Pagoda Dogwood
A unique native small tree with a distinctive horizontal branching pattern. Has white spring flowers and dark berries.
Barberry
A thorny, deciduous shrub often with purple or gold foliage. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant. Note: Can be invasive.
Euonymus (Shrub form)
A versatile group of shrubs, often with variegated green and white or green and gold evergreen leaves.
Black Chokeberry
A hardy native shrub with white spring flowers, dark edible berries (best in jams), and brilliant red fall color.
Clematis
A group of popular flowering vines, beloved for their large, spectacular flowers in a huge range of colors.
Trumpet Vine
A very vigorous native vine with trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers that are an absolute magnet for hummingbirds.
Pawpaw
A small native tree that produces the largest native fruit in North America, with a unique tropical, custard-like flavor.
Elderberry
A large native shrub that produces flat-topped clusters of white flowers followed by dark purple berries.
Raspberry/Blackberry
Grow Raspberries and Blackberries (Rubus) on thorny canes that produce delicious summer berries. Learn about these staples for any home food garden.
Rhubarb
A perennial vegetable grown for its tart, edible stalks that are used in pies and desserts. Very hardy.
Daffodil
A classic spring-flowering bulb that is famously resistant to deer and rodents. A reliable sign of spring.
Tulip
The quintessential spring bulb, available in nearly every color imaginable. Planted in the fall for spring blooms.
Virginia Bluebells
A native spring ephemeral that creates a stunning carpet of bell-shaped, pinkish buds that open to a true blue.
Bearded Iris
A classic perennial with sword-like leaves and large, intricate flowers with a fuzzy 'beard' on the lower petals.
Rose of Sharon
A large, vase-shaped shrub that provides welcome, hibiscus-like flowers in late summer when little else is blooming.
Burning Bush
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a popular shrub grown almost exclusively for its shockingly brilliant, fiery-red fall foliage. A true autumn standout.
Chives
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb in the onion family. They are grown for their zesty, grass-like leaves and edible purple flowers.
Thyme
A low-growing, woody perennial herb with tiny, fragrant leaves. Many varieties are excellent groundcovers.
Arborvitae 'Green Giant'
A very popular, fast-growing evergreen tree that forms a dense, uniform screen. A go-to for privacy hedges.
Eastern White Pine
A fast-growing, soft-needled native pine tree that becomes a majestic specimen. Good for large properties.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Colorado Blue Spruce a classic evergreen known for its stiff, silvery-blue needles and conical shape. Very hardy and sturdy.
Canadian Hemlock
A graceful evergreen with soft, flat needles that can be grown as a tree or pruned into a dense hedge.
Red Maple
A fast-growing native deciduous tree famous for its brilliant red fall color. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.
White Oak
A strong, long-lived native tree that is a keystone species, supporting hundreds of types of wildlife.
River Birch
A beautiful, fast-growing tree with peeling, cinnamon-colored bark. Excellent for areas with damp soil.
Tulip Tree
The Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a tall, straight native tree with unique, tulip-shaped leaves and flowers. A great, fast-growing shade tree.
Beebalm
A classic native perennial with shaggy flowers that are magnets for pollinators. Spreads to form a nice patch.
Blazing Star (Liatris)
Blazing Star has unique, fuzzy purple flower spikes that bloom top-down. A prairie favorite, this plant is a magnet for butterflies and bees.
Wild Ginger
A native groundcover for shade with large, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers are hidden beneath the foliage.
Solomon's Seal
Discover Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum), an elegant shade plant with arching stems and dangling, white, bell-shaped flowers. A classic for woodland gardens.
False Indigo (Baptisia)
A shrub-like perennial with blue-green foliage and tall spikes of lupine-like flowers. Very long-lived.
Hellebore (Lenten Rose)
An evergreen perennial that blooms in very early spring, often through snow. A must-have for shade gardens.
Ornamental Allium
Ornamental Allium, hardy bulbs that send up tall stalks topped with globe-shaped purple or white flowers. A striking, deer-resistant garden accent.
Oakleaf Hydrangea
A fantastic native shrub with large, cone-shaped white flowers, oak-like leaves, and stunning fall color.
Ninebark
A very hardy native shrub with interesting peeling bark and clusters of white or pink flowers. Many cultivars have purple foliage.
Arrowwood Viburnum
Arrowwood Viburnum is a tough, adaptable native shrub. It offers creamy white flowers, blue-black berries for wildlife, and great fall color.
Fothergilla
A unique shrub with honey-scented, bottlebrush-like white flowers in spring and spectacular fall colors.
Creeping Phlox
A low-growing groundcover that is completely covered in a carpet of flowers in spring. Great for slopes.
Vinca Minor (Periwinkle)
A tough, evergreen groundcover with glossy leaves and small purple flowers. Note: Can be aggressive.
Ajuga (Bugleweed)
A fast-spreading groundcover with rosettes of foliage (often bronze or purple) and short spikes of blue flowers.
Ferns
erns are classic shade plants known for their delicate, lacy fronds. With many native and ornamental varieties, they add lush texture to woodland gardens.
Rhododendron/Azalea
Rhododendron & Azalea are woody shrubs prized for their spectacular clusters of spring flowers. Explore a huge range of colors for sun or shade.
Witch Hazel
A native shrub or small tree that has fragrant, spidery yellow flowers in late fall or very early spring.
Yew (Taxus)
A dense, dark green evergreen shrub that is very tolerant of shearing and shade. Often used for foundation plantings.
Buttonbush
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native shrub with unique, fragrant, globe-shaped white flowers. It thrives in wet soil and is a pollinator magnet.
Magnolia Tree
A classic flowering tree with enormous, fragrant white or pink flowers in spring before the leaves emerge.
Japanese Maple
A small, ornamental tree prized for its graceful form and finely-cut leaves, often in shades of red or purple.
Goldenrod (Solidago)
A critical late-season native perennial with plumes of golden-yellow flowers. Does not cause hay fever.
Joe Pye Weed
A tall, stately perennial with large, mauve-pink flower heads that are a pollinator favorite in late summer.
Aster
A late-blooming powerhouse of purple flowers with yellow centers, providing crucial late-season nectar.
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower produces brilliant, true-red flower spikes that are irresistible to hummingbirds. A late-summer native for moist areas.
Great Blue Lobelia
Spikes of beautiful, intense blue flowers that bloom in late summer; a cousin to the Cardinal Flower.
Prairie Smoke
Prairie Smoke features unique, feathery pink seed heads that resemble smoke after its nodding pink flowers fade. A fascinating native.
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder forms a lush mound of fern-like foliage with clusters of light blue, bell-shaped flowers. A beautiful woodland plant for spring.
Spicebush
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native shrub with fragrant leaves and small yellow spring flowers. Female plants display red berries loved by birds in fall.
Michigan Lily
Meet the Michigan Lily (Lilium michiganense), a true native lily. It features striking, nodding, orange-red flowers speckled with dark spots.
Foamflower
Forms a dense groundcover of maple-like leaves with airy, bottle-brush spikes of white flowers in spring.
Obedient Plant
Meet the Obedient Plant. It features unique spikes of tubular, pinkish-purple flowers that can be swiveled on the stem and will stay in place.
Astilbe
Known for its beautiful, feathery plumes of flowers in shades of pink, white, and red over ferny foliage.
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) is a classic shade garden plant. It features beautiful arching stems of delicate, heart-shaped pink or white flowers in spring.
Salvia 'May Night'
Salvia 'May Night' produces numerous spikes of deep indigo-blue flowers in early summer. A garden favorite, it will rebloom reliably if cut back after flowering
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'
A thread-leaf variety that creates a soft, airy mound covered in buttery-yellow, daisy-like flowers all summer.
Japanese Anemone
Tall, graceful stems with beautiful, poppy-like flowers in shades of pink or white that bloom in the fall.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
A low-growing plant with silver-spotted leaves and clusters of flowers that open pink and turn blue.
Spirea
A group of hardy, deciduous shrubs available in many sizes, often with colorful foliage and clusters of flowers.
Weigela
A flowering shrub with arching branches covered in trumpet-shaped flowers, often in shades of pink and red.
Forsythia
A fast-growing shrub that explodes with brilliant yellow flowers in very early spring before leaves emerge.
Common Lilac
A beloved large shrub known for its unmistakable fragrance and large panicles of purple or white flowers.
Common Milkweed
A crucial host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars with fragrant, pinkish-purple flower clusters.
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed boasts vibrant orange flowers that make it a true standout in any garden. This hardy perennial is another essential Monarch favorite.
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower has iconic, daisy-like purple flowers that bloom for a long period in summer. This prairie native is a magnet for butterflies.
Black-Eyed Susan
Discover Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), a classic prairie flower. Its cheerful, golden-yellow flowers with a dark brown center bloom all summer long.
Wild Bergamot
Discover Wild Bergamot, with its unique, lavender-colored tubular flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators. A hardy native prairie perennial.
Little Bluestem
A shorter ornamental grass with blue-green summer foliage that turns a beautiful rust color in fall.
Serviceberry
Serviceberry (Amelanchier) is a small tree or shrub offering early spring white flowers, edible berries, and great fall color. A perfect four-season plant.
Red Osier Dogwood
The Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a native shrub known for its brilliant red stems, providing stunning landscape color, especially in winter.
Wild Columbine
Wild Columbine. This delicate native perennial features nodding red and yellow flowers that are an essential spring favorite for hummingbirds.
Hosta
Discover Hosta, the classic foliage plant perfect for shady areas. Explore hundreds of varieties, from giant blue-leaf types to tiny variegated ones.
Daylily
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native shrub with unique, fragrant, globe-shaped white flowers. It thrives in wet soil and is a pollinator magnet.
Catmint
Discover Catmint (Nepeta), a long-blooming perennial with spikes of lavender-blue flowers and fragrant foliage. A tough, easy-care plant that bees love.
Russian Sage
Russian Sage (Perovskia), known for its airy silver foliage and plumes of lavender flowers. This tough, sun-loving perennial thrives in heat and drought.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
A succulent-like plant with fleshy leaves and large flower heads that turn from pink to bronze in fall.
Peony
Peony, known for its large, fragrant, and stunning early summer blooms. A long-lived garden classic and an absolute favorite for cut flower bouquets.
Panicle Hydrangea
Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a hardy shrub with large, cone-shaped flowers that often change color, from white to pink, as they age.
Boxwood
Discover Boxwood, a dense evergreen shrub that is excellent for creating formal hedges, borders, or structure. Highly tolerant of pruning and shaping.
Lavender
Lavender, valued for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery-green foliage. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is perfect for borders and drying.
Coral Bells
Coral Bells (Heuchera) are a must-have perennial grown for colorful foliage in shades of purple, green, orange, and red. Perfect for borders and containers.