Virginia Sweetspire
… matter; pH 5.1-7.5 Garden Uses: This deciduous shrub is native to the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States and … growth. Prune after flowering, if desired. On unpruned plants, brown seed capsules persist on the branches in the … woodland or pond edge, or a rain garden. It is a good native alternative to invasive Japanese barberry for showy …
Rosemallow
… Crimsoneyed rosemallow (Hibiscus moscheutos). Photo: Rebekah D. Wallace, University of … Bugwood.org Updated: August 23, 2024 About rosemallow Hibiscus moscheutos Shrub Mallow Family Maryland …
Eastern Redbud
… Flowers of Eastern redbud, a small tree native to Maryland. Photo: M. Talabac Updated: March 6, 2023 … matter; pH 4.5-7.5+ Garden Uses: Eastern redbud is native to the eastern and south-central United States and all … Service, USDA. Slattery, Britt E., et. al. 2005. Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping, …
Lawn Alternatives
… pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and xeriscaping (using plants that reduce the need for irrigation). Communities and … , and carpet bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) . Maryland native groundcovers include wild ginger (Asarum canadense) … and have few pest or disease problems. Maryland native switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) , little blue stem …
Native Trees of Maryland: The Pawpaw, Asimina triloba
Green Hawthorn
… of green hawthorn provide nectar for bees and adult butterflies. A variety of songbirds and small mammals eat the …
False Blue Indigo
… False blue indigo supports several species of moths, butterflies, and other insects. It is deer-resistant. …
Summersweet
… alnifolia) , also called sweet pepperbush, is a Maryland native plant found in forested wetlands, floodplains, and … Sweet pepperbush in bloom (white flowers) paired with native red cardinal flowers. Photo: M. Talabac, University of … Watertown, MA. Slattery, Britt E., et. al. 2005. Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping, …
Native Trees of Maryland - The Tree That Sings: American Basswood (Tilia americana)
White Grubs in Lawn and Garden Soil
… Bugwood.org Updated: March 16, 2026 Key points about white grubs Beetle larvae (grubs) are commonly found in soil … high populations can damage turfgrass or garden plants. White grubs, the larvae of beetles in the scarab family, feed … bed, or container. Since many species look alike and grub size depends partly on age, identify them using details …