NEW ENGLAND WETLAND PLANTS, INC.

WHOLESALE NATIVE PLANTS, SEED MIXES AND EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS

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Juncus canadensis

50-300

350-1500

1500+

Waterfowl, beaver, and muskrats feed on this plant. Grows in wet soils and into shallow water.

A warm season grass commonly found in lowland prairies. It is suitable for erosion control and revegetation projects, and provides browse and cover for mammals and birds. Also popular in landscaping.

This medium height, warm season grass grows well in upland sites and is adapted to a wide moisture range. It is used by birds and mammals for food and shelter, and is also an attractive ornamental.

This warm season grass grows in a wide variety of soils and is useful for erosion control. The seeds provide winter food for wildlife.

An attractive plant reaching a height of 4’, with flowers ranging from pink to purple in color.

This rhizomatous plant boasts showy orange flowers favored by many insects including monarch butterflies. Grows well in drier areas.

Aster cordifolius (Blue Wood Aster)

2-3 feet height. Profuse clusters of blue flowers bloom late summer to mid fall. blooming flower. New England Aster has a violet-pink flower. Attracts butterflys.

Aster divaricatus (White Wood Aster)

Up to 2.5 feet height. Abundant white flowers in late summer to early fall. Attractive to butterflys. Thrives in shade.

Aster laevis (Smooth Aster)

2-4 feet height. Violet blue to purple flowers with yellow centers. Blooms September to October. Attracts Butterflys

A fall blooming flower. New England Aster has a violet-pink flower.

An aster of swamps and wet meadows. Flowers range from light violet to violet-blue.    Back to top

Acommon grass of northern bogs and swamps. This species forms colonies.

Bright yellow flowers make this an attractive addition to wetlands. Entire plant is eaten by moose and deer, the seeds are eaten by various birds. Spring planting recommended.

This clump-forming sedge (2-4’) provides food and cover for many wetland birds, including Virginia and Sora rails.

This species of sedge is shade tolerant, but also thrives in sunny locations.

Large (to 5’) rhizomatous sedge of marshes, bogs, and swamps. Common on edges of standing water. Full sun to partial shade. Wildlife value. May-Jun inconspicuous bloom.

This species of sedge (2-4’) forms clumps in wet soils, providing wildlife cover and species diversity to wetlands.

An excellent pioneer species that grows to 3 feet high and thrives in disturbed, wet, sandy or gravelly sites.

Found in swamps and moist to drier open ground. Bunch type sedge (1-3’). Full sun to partial shade.

This sedge frequents sunny wet meadows as well as deciduous woody swamps.

This hummock-forming sedge is used by geese and other birds for nesting sites.

A sedge common to wet meadows, this plant provides good cover for nesting birds.

Turtlehead is a small plant reaching 1-3 feet in height. This species produces an attractive white flower in mid to late summer.

This tall rhizomatous grass (3-5’) provides excellent wildlife cover and species diversity to wetlands. Grows in moist wooded areas.         Back to top

This species can form dense mats (1-2’) of vegetation in bogs and wet meadows, providing excellent cover for smaller wildlife.

This plant grows in dense clumps and may reach a height of 3’. Provides soil stabilization, as well as cover and food for various wildlife.

A shade tolerant cool season grass that prefers moist soil, grows to 2-4’. Useful for bank stabilization.

This cool season bunchgrass prefers fertile, moist soil and is shade tolerant.

A tall plant of wet meadows, reaching 6’ or more. This species provides cover for a variety of animal species.

A tall flowering herb found in wet meadows and marshes.

Euthamia graminifolia (Grass Leaved Goldenrod)

2-3 feet. Yellow flowers August to September. Wildlife value. Wet meadows and riparian areas up to somewhat drier sites.

A tall grass reaching 5 feet in height. This rhizomatous species provides excellent cover and food for wildlife.

A tall (4-6’), rapidly growing marsh plant with showy white or pink flowers.

Fresh and saltwater marshes, swamps

Beautiful blue flowers and green sword-like leaves. Iris rhizomes anchor soil in marshes, wet meadows, and wetland areas subject to flooding.    Back to top

A common rush of bogs and hummocks. A good plant to add diversity to a planting plan.

A good pioneer species that provides cover for wildlife. The root systems offer erosion protection.

Juncus tenuis (Path Rush)

Height from 6 inches to 2 feet. Easily grown in wet to somewhat dry soils. Tolerates foot traffic and compacted soild.

A tall rhizomatous warm season grass growing to 4’. Provides excellent dense cover and food for wildlife.

The brilliant red flowers attract hummingbirds and add beauty to wetlands. 2-7’ tall.

The brilliant blue flowers of this plant are favored by hummingbirds. Blooms in late summer, grows 2-3’.

This meadow wildflower fixes nitrogen, so it can thrive in poor or depleted soil. Attracts hummingbirds and provides food for the rare Karner Blue butterfly.

A flower of wet meadows and stream banks. Monkey-flowers have a beautiful lavender flower in the summer, and grow to 3’ in height.    Back to top

A tall grass (5-7’) often found in drier sandy soils and along the upland edge of salt marshes. A good forage species, the leaves provide food for deer and other wildlife, while seeds are eaten by many birds.

A deep green plant that grows along pond and lake edges. This plant provides cover and food for waterfowl. Improves water quality.

A native grass of marsh edges and wet meadows, reaching a height of 3-4’. Often forms dense stands that exclude other wetland species. Wildlife and ground nesting birds frequently use this grass for cover and nesting.

The purple flowers and deep green leaves of this species add beauty to wetlands. Provides cover for waterfowl along shores and in up to 1’ of water. Excellent for uptake of dissolved phosphorous.    Back to top

This tall (2-9’) plant flowers in the summer and attracts butterflies. Prefers wetter sites.

An important food source for waterfowl. This plant grows along shores and in up to 2’ of water when mature. Good for water quality basins. Do not plant in the fall.

This bulrush does very well in shallows of ponds, rivers, ditches, and lakes. Usually found in water up to 5’ deep when mature. Removes heavy metals and nutrients.

Reaches a height of 4’. Grows well in fresh or brackish water. Seeds provide food for waterfowl.

Thrives on shorelines and standing water. This Bulrush does well in organic or sandy soils. Good erosion control species.

A good soil stabilizer, this species provides many of the same benefits as Woolgrass and is resistant to both flooding and short periods of drought.

An aggressively rooting plant valuable for erosion control. Provides dense cover for wildlife and web support for various spiders.

Unlike most goldenrods, the late summer blooms on this plant are white. Grows 1-3’ tall in drier meadows and open woods.

Grows in fresh or saltwater marshes, reaches 1-8’ in height with large flower heads. Blooms July-Oct.

This rhizomatous plant prefers sites along pond edges and shallows. Provides food and cover for waterfowl. Excellent for nutrient uptake.

A warm season, emergent grass common to tidal salt marshes, favored for shoreline protection and restoration. Grows up to 7’ tall, provides food and cover for marsh bird species.

This common plant of forested swamps and stream banks is one of the first plants to emerge in the spring. Many animals eat the seeds.    Back to top

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A very important wildlife food source, this plant also provides good cover. Cattails take up heavy metals and other pollutants, improving water quality.

A plant with small blue flowers. Foliage provides food for rabbits, muskrats, mice, and larval Verbena moth. Seeds eaten by birds.

Similar in form to Joe-Pye Weed, the flowers of this ironweed range from pink to blue and form more open clusters.    Back to top