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Butterfly weed is one of the most recognizable native wildflowers you’ll come across in Washington County once you know what to look for. It naturally shows up in dry, open areas like old fields, roadside banks, and rocky slopes where the soil is well-drained and often a little rough.

That’s exactly where it performs best. This isn’t a plant for rich, heavily amended beds. It thrives in the kind of conditions you’ll find across much of the county’s limestone-based soils and exposed slopes, where water moves through quickly and other plants struggle to hold on.

When it blooms, those bright orange flowers don’t sit idle. They stay active with pollinators throughout the day, especially native bees and butterflies. More importantly, this is one of the key host plants for monarch butterflies, meaning it supports their entire life cycle right here on the landscape.

It stays relatively compact, usually around 1–2 feet tall, and develops a deep taproot that makes it extremely resilient once established. Because of that, it prefers not to be disturbed after planting.

This is a strong choice for dry meadow plantings, slopes, and restoration work where you need something that can handle Washington County’s tougher soils while still contributing real ecological value.

Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium; well-drained, rocky or limestone-based soils
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom: Early to mid summer
Wildlife: Monarch butterflies (host plant), native bees, other pollinators
Growth: Deep taproot; drought-tolerant once established; does not like transplanting

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Laurel Field Co. Native Plant Nursery

We grow native plants for Western Maryland, with species selected for our region’s mountains, valleys, plateaus, and surrounding Appalachian landscapes, while prioritizing local ecotypes when available.

Our inventory includes perennials, grasses, and select trees and shrubs, including a growing selection of native edible plants for habitat, home landscapes, and food-orchard plantings. Plants are produced in plugs, quarts, and gallon containers, with availability changing throughout the season as crops become ready.

Spring availability is primarily flowers and grasses beginning around mid-May. Trees and shrubs are typically available year-round.

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Cardinal flower shows up in wet meadows, streambanks, seeps, and low areas throughout Washington County where the soil stays consistently moist or periodically saturated during the growing season.

You’ll often find it along creeks, shaded drainage lines, and marshy edges where competition from taller, aggressive plants is limited. It prefers reliable moisture and does not tolerate drying out well for long periods.

The plant grows as an upright perennial with strong stems and lance-shaped leaves. In mid to late summer, it produces striking spikes of vivid red tubular flowers that stand out sharply against surrounding vegetation.

It typically reaches 2–4 feet tall and has a clean, vertical habit that works well in naturalistic plantings. Each flower spike blooms from the bottom upward, extending the display over several weeks.

The blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds, which are the primary pollinators, along with occasional visits from long-tongued native bees and butterflies.

It can be short-lived in some sites but often persists through self-seeding in suitable wet conditions. It performs best where soil moisture is consistent and competition is not too intense.

This is a standout choice for rain gardens, wet meadows, and riparian plantings where you want strong color, wildlife value, and a true native wetland presence.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Wet to medium-wet; requires consistently moist soils
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Mid to late summer
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies
Growth: Herbaceous perennial; often short-lived but may self-seed in ideal conditions

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Carolina rose shows up in meadows, old fields, woodland edges, and stream corridors throughout Washington County. It’s most common in open, sunny areas with well-drained soils, though it can also persist in light shade along thickets and forest margins.

You’ll often find it in prairies and disturbed ground that stays moderately moist in spring but dries out through summer. Once established, it handles drought, heat, and poor soils with ease.

The plant grows as a low to medium shrub, usually reaching 3–6 feet tall and forming loose colonies over time. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of soft pink to rose-colored flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.

After flowering, it develops small red rose hips that persist into fall and winter, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. The foliage is compound and finely textured, giving it a lighter, more open appearance than many other native shrubs.

It spreads gradually by suckering but is generally easy to manage and works well in naturalistic plantings. It can be used for erosion control, hedgerows, and wildlife plantings where a native rose with dependable performance is needed.

This is a strong choice for sunny edges and meadow-style plantings where you want seasonal flowers, wildlife value, and long-term structure without heavy maintenance.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium; prefers well-drained soils but adaptable
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds (hips provide winter food)
Growth: Colony-forming deciduous shrub; spreads by suckers, moderately vigorous but manageable

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Red Twig Dogwood - Cornus sericea

Red osier dogwood shows up in wet woods, streambanks, ditches, and low floodplains throughout Washington County. It’s most common in areas where the soil stays consistently moist or seasonally flooded.

You’ll often find it along creeks, pond edges, and other low spots where water collects for part of the year. It thrives in these conditions and is especially useful for stabilizing banks and holding soil in place.

The plant grows as a dense, multi-stemmed shrub, typically reaching 6–9 feet tall. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.

By late summer, it develops white to bluish-white berries that are eaten by birds and other wildlife. The foliage is green through the growing season and turns reddish-purple in fall.

One of its most distinctive features is its bright red stems, which become especially noticeable in winter after the leaves drop, adding strong color to otherwise dormant landscapes.

It spreads readily by suckering, often forming dense thickets that provide excellent cover for wildlife and help stabilize wet soils.

This is a strong choice for stream restoration, rain gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized plantings where you want reliable structure, erosion control, and year-round visual interest.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Wet to medium-wet; tolerates periodic flooding and heavy soils
Height: 6–9 ft
Bloom: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds (berries important in late summer)
Growth: Colony-forming deciduous shrub; spreads aggressively by suckers, very good for stabilization

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Blackhaw Viburnum - Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw viburnum shows up in woodland edges, open woods, thickets, and limestone slopes throughout Washington County. It’s most common in well-drained soils in partial shade, though it also performs well in sunnier edge habitats.

You’ll often find it growing as part of mixed understory vegetation where conditions are neither too wet nor too dry. Once established, it’s quite adaptable and can handle drought, heat, and a range of soil types, including rocky limestone soils.

The plant grows as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, typically reaching 10–15 feet tall. In late spring, it produces flat clusters of creamy white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.

By late summer to fall, it develops clusters of blue-black fruits that are highly valued by birds and other wildlife. The foliage is glossy and dark green through the growing season, turning shades of red and purple in fall.

It has a naturally irregular, rounded form that fits well into hedgerows and woodland plantings. It can be pruned into a more tree-like shape if desired, but is just as effective when allowed to grow naturally.

This is a strong choice for native landscapes, woodland edges, and wildlife plantings where you want structure, seasonal interest, and reliable food sources for birds.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium; prefers well-drained soils but adaptable, including limestone
Height: 10–15 ft
Bloom: Late spring
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds (fruit important in fall)
Growth: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree; moderately slow-growing, long-lived

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Swamp Rose - Rosa palustris

Swamp rose shows up in wet meadows, stream edges, marshes, and low floodplains throughout Washington County. It’s most common in areas where the soil stays consistently wet or periodically flooded during the growing season.

You’ll often find it along ponds, ditches, and slow-moving water where the ground remains saturated but not permanently submerged. It thrives in these conditions and can handle occasional flooding without issue.

The plant grows as an upright, multi-stemmed shrub, typically reaching 3–7 feet tall. In early to mid-summer, it produces clusters of soft pink flowers that attract a steady range of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.

After blooming, it forms red rose hips that persist into fall and winter, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. The foliage is dense and healthy-looking through the growing season, adding structure to wetland plantings.

It spreads gradually by suckering and can form colonies over time, making it useful for stabilizing wet soils and streambanks. It fits well into naturalized plantings where moisture is consistently available.

This is a strong choice for rain gardens, wet meadows, and riparian areas where you want dependable flowering, wildlife value, and soil stabilization in challenging wet conditions.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Wet to medium-wet; prefers consistently moist or saturated soils
Height: 3–7 ft
Bloom: Early to mid-summer
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds (hips provide winter food)
Growth: Colony-forming deciduous shrub; spreads by suckers, well-suited to wet soils

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Carolina Rose - Rosa caroliniana

Carolina rose shows up in meadows, old fields, woodland edges, and stream corridors throughout Washington County. It’s most common in open, sunny areas with well-drained soils, though it can also persist in light shade along thickets and forest margins.

You’ll often find it in prairies and disturbed ground that stays moderately moist in spring but dries out through summer. Once established, it handles drought, heat, and poor soils with ease.

The plant grows as a low to medium shrub, usually reaching 3–6 feet tall and forming loose colonies over time. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of soft pink to rose-colored flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies.

After flowering, it develops small red rose hips that persist into fall and winter, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. The foliage is compound and finely textured, giving it a lighter, more open appearance than many other native shrubs.

It spreads gradually by suckering but is generally easy to manage and works well in naturalistic plantings. It can be used for erosion control, hedgerows, and wildlife plantings where a native rose with dependable performance is needed.

This is a strong choice for sunny edges and meadow-style plantings where you want seasonal flowers, wildlife value, and long-term structure without heavy maintenance.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium; prefers well-drained soils but adaptable
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds (hips provide winter food)
Growth: Colony-forming deciduous shrub; spreads by suckers, moderately vigorous but manageable

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Fragrant Sumac- Rhus aromatica

Fragrant sumac shows up on dry slopes, woodland edges, limestone outcrops, and open woods throughout Washington County. It’s especially common in well-drained soils where other shrubs struggle, including rocky and shallow limestone areas.

You'll often find it in full sun to partial shade, forming low colonies along hillsides and edges of fields. Once established, it handles drought, heat, and poor soils very well and can persist in tough sites with little care.

The plant typically grows as a low, spreading shrub, usually reaching 2–6 feet tall but often wider than it is tall. In early spring, before the leaves fully expand, it produces small yellow flower clusters that attract early pollinators. By late summer, it develops red, fuzzy fruit clusters that persist into fall and provide food for wildlife.

Its leaves are strongly aromatic when crushed, often described as citrus-like, which is one of its easiest identifying features. In fall, the foliage turns bright shades of orange, red, and purple, adding strong seasonal color to dry landscapes.

Fragrant sumac spreads by root suckers to form dense colonies, making it useful for stabilizing dry slopes and covering difficult areas where erosion control is needed.

This is a strong choice for native hedgerows, dry slopes, restoration plantings, and naturalized areas where you want toughness, wildlife value, and seasonal color with minimal maintenance.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium; prefers well-drained, rocky, or sandy soils
Height: 2–6 ft
Bloom: Early spring
Wildlife: Native bees, birds, and small mammals
Growth: Colony-forming deciduous shrub; spreads by suckers, forming dense thickets over time

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Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius

Common ninebark shows up along streambanks, woodland edges, thickets, and open slopes throughout Washington County. It’s a highly adaptable native shrub that grows in a wide range of conditions, from moist bottomlands to drier upland sites.

You'll often find it in areas with full sun to partial shade, growing in everything from rocky limestone soils to richer woodland soils. Once established, it handles drought, heat, and occasional flooding with little trouble.

The shrub develops arching branches and dense growth, typically reaching 5–10 feet tall and wide. In late spring, clusters of small white to pale pink flowers cover the branches, attracting a variety of pollinators. As the season progresses, the flowers give way to clusters of seed capsules that provide additional visual interest.

One of its most distinctive features is its peeling bark, which sheds in thin layers and gives the plant year-round character, especially during winter. The dense branching also provides excellent cover and nesting habitat for birds and other wildlife.

It responds well to pruning but generally maintains an attractive natural form on its own. Its adaptability makes it useful in both formal landscapes and naturalized plantings.

This is a dependable shrub for hedgerows, wildlife plantings, stream buffers, and native landscapes where you want structure, seasonal interest, and habitat value without a lot of maintenance.

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to moist; adaptable to rocky, clay, and limestone soils
Height: 5–10 ft
Bloom: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife: Native bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife
Growth: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub; moderately fast-growing, forms dense thickets over time

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Steeplebush - Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush shows up in wet meadows, old fields, and low ground around Washington County, especially in areas that stay damp and get full sun. It’s more common in rough, open sites where the soil holds moisture and competition is lower.

You’ll find it in medium to wet soils, including spots that stay soggy through parts of the season. It handles those conditions well and tends to establish where other shrubs don’t hold as consistently.

The flowers form dense, upright pink spikes through mid to late summer. They stand above the foliage and bring in a steady mix of pollinators without being overly showy.

It usually grows 3–5 feet tall and spreads by underground stems, forming thicker patches over time. It can fill in space faster than some other shrubs, especially in wet, open conditions.

This is a strong choice for wet slopes, meadow plantings, and low areas where you need something that can hold ground and compete. It works best in full sun with consistent moisture.

Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Medium to wet; tolerates soggy conditions
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Mid to late summer
Wildlife: Pollinators, especially bees
Growth: Spreading shrub; forms dense colonies over time

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Meadowsweet - Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet shows up in open wetlands, moist meadows, and along stream edges around Washington County. It’s common in areas where the soil stays damp through the growing season but isn’t constantly flooded.

You’ll find it in medium to wet soils, especially in sunny or lightly shaded spots where moisture is consistent. It handles those conditions well and doesn’t need much to establish once it’s in.

The plant grows upright with narrow stems and produces clusters of small white flowers through mid to late summer. It doesn’t overpower a planting, but it adds a steady presence and supports a range of pollinators.

It usually reaches around 3–5 feet tall and can spread slowly by underground stems, forming loose groupings over time. It’s not aggressive, but it will fill in space where conditions are right.

This is a good fit for rain gardens, meadow edges, and low areas where you need a shrub that can handle moisture without taking over.

Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Medium to wet; prefers consistent moisture
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Mid to late summer
Wildlife: Pollinators, especially bees
Growth: Spreading shrub; forms loose colonies over time

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Virginia Sweetspire - Itea virginica

Virginia sweetspire shows up along streambanks, wet woods, and low ground around Washington County. It’s common in areas where soil stays consistently moist and water moves through the landscape.

You’ll find it in medium to wet soils, including spots that flood occasionally or stay damp through the season. It handles those conditions without issue and is one of the more reliable shrubs for stabilizing ground in wetter areas.

It grows as a low, spreading shrub, usually around 3–5 feet tall, and expands outward by underground stems. Over time, it forms dense patches that help hold soil in place.

In early summer, it produces drooping white flower clusters that stand out against the foliage and bring in pollinators. As the season shifts, the leaves take on deep red and purple tones in fall.

This is a strong choice for slopes, drainage areas, and woodland edges where you need something that can handle moisture and gradually fill in space.

Light: Full sun to shade
Soil: Medium to wet; tolerates seasonal flooding
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Late spring to early summer
Wildlife: Pollinators, especially bees
Growth: Spreading shrub; forms colonies and stabilizes soil

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Winterberry - Ilex verticillata

Winterberry shows up in wet woods, floodplains, and low ground across Washington County. It’s most common in areas where the soil stays moist through the growing season, especially along streams and in woodland openings.

You’ll find it in medium to wet soils, including heavier ground that holds water. It handles those conditions well and can tolerate periodic flooding without issue.

It grows as a multi-stem shrub and usually reaches 6–10 feet tall over time. During the growing season it blends in with surrounding vegetation, but once fall hits, it drops its leaves and the bright red berries stand out through winter.

Those berries persist into the colder months and become a food source for birds when options are limited. To get fruit, both male and female plants need to be present in the area.

This is a strong choice for rain gardens, wet borders, and naturalized plantings where you want structure and winter interest without constant upkeep.

Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Medium to wet; tolerates seasonal flooding
Height: 6+ ft
Bloom: Spring (inconspicuous)
Wildlife: Berries support birds through fall and winter
Growth: Multi-stem shrub; slow to moderate spread

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Sweet Pepperbush - Clethra alnifolia

Sweet pepperbush shows up in moist woods, stream edges, and shaded low areas around Washington County. It’s one of the few shrubs that handles both shade and consistent moisture without falling apart.

You’ll usually find it in soils that stay on the damp side, especially in woodland settings or along drainage paths. It does well where water moves through the soil but doesn’t stay fully saturated.

The flowers bloom in mid-summer as upright white spikes with a strong fragrance. They stand out in shaded areas where not much else is blooming at that time, and they pull in a steady flow of pollinators.

It usually grows 4–6 feet tall and spreads slowly by suckers, forming loose colonies over time. It’s not aggressive, but it will fill in space if conditions are right.

This is a strong choice for shaded borders, rain gardens, and areas where you need a shrub that can handle moisture without needing full sun. It also works well along woodland edges where light shifts throughout the day.

Light: Full sun to shade
Soil: Medium to wet; prefers consistent moisture
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Mid-summer
Wildlife: Pollinators, especially bees
Growth: Suckering shrub; forms colonies over time

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Button Bush - Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush shows up anywhere water sticks around in Washington County. You’ll see it along ponds, slow-moving streams, floodplains, and low areas that stay wet through most of the year.

It’s built for saturated soils and does best where other shrubs struggle to survive. It can handle standing water, fluctuating water levels, and heavy soils without issue, which makes it one of the most reliable plants for true wet sites.

The flowers are round, white spheres that bloom in early to mid-summer. They stand out immediately and draw in a wide range of pollinators. It’s one of the most active shrubs you can plant in terms of insect life.

It usually grows 6–10 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded shape over time. It can be pruned if needed, but it also works well left to grow naturally in larger spaces.

This is a strong choice for pond edges, rain gardens, drainage areas, and any low ground where water collects. It also helps stabilize soil along banks and edges where erosion is a concern.

Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil: Wet; tolerates saturated soils and standing water
Height: 6+ ft
Bloom: Early to mid-summer
Wildlife: High pollinator value; seeds and structure support birds
Growth: Multi-stem shrub; slowly expanding, adaptable to wet conditions

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Shrubby St. John's Wort - Hypericum prolificum
Shrubby St. John's Wort - Hypericum prolificum grown in a 4.5" pot.
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  • Not at this time. We focus on live plants to give you a stronger start and better establishment.

  • We offer plants in plugs, quarts, and gallons depending on the species and stage of growth.

  • We grow native plants suited to Washington County and the surrounding region, including perennials, grasses, and select trees and shrubs.

  • We are based in Hagerstown and grow plants for the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

  • We prioritize plant health using low-impact methods such as hand management, biological controls, and horticultural treatments when needed. We avoid unnecessary chemical use and do not use systemic pesticides like neonicotinoids.

  • Native plants are adapted to local soils and climate, support pollinators and wildlife, and require less long-term maintenance once established.

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