An elegant fern that thrives in moist, shady areas. It’s known for its lush, arching green fronds and is a popular choice for native plant gardens due to its adaptability and ornamental qualities.
This vibrant perennial produces deep purple flowers with yellow centers in the fall, providing a late-season nectar source for pollinators and adding color to the autumn landscape.
This evergreen tree is highly adaptable and serves as a crucial habitat for wildlife. It’s also used for its aromatic wood in cedar chests and closets.
A striking perennial that grows in tall, dense clumps with mauve-pink flower heads, it’s particularly favored by butterflies and bees, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.
Known for its distinctive yellow, ribbon-like flowers that bloom in late fall, American Witch-Hazel is one of the few plants in North America that flowers during this season. It’s also used in traditional medicine and is the source of witch hazel extract.
Connecticut’s state flower, this evergreen shrub is admired for its clusters of pink and white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It thrives in woodland settings and is also noted for its resistance to deer browsing.