Habitat: open wooded floodplains, forested wetlands, shrub swamps, stream borders, rocky woods or ledges, fencerows
Wildlife Value: The flowers attract bees and butterflies for pollen and nectar. Birds eat the berries. Ring-Neck Pheasant and Bob Whites like to eat the seeds and buds. The White-Tailed Deer and rabbits will browse the leaves and branches. The plant serves as a nesting site and shelter for birds and small mammals. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Good for erosion control. Suckering, spreads to form a thicket. The plant will colonize if the suckers are not removed. Very adaptable to dry to moist, full shade to sun. Terminal red stems hold clusters of red berries. Tolerates heavy shade. Berries are food for many songbirds and small mammals. Wonderful native plant that will add spring, summer, and fall interest to naturalized areas or informal gardens.
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory
Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment
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Bona Terra Nursery
Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
| Pots Available | Pot Size | Notes | Add to Wishlist | |
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| 390 | 1 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 0 | 3 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 0 | 7 Gallon | View My Wishlist |