Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Hairawn Muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Transform your backyard into a dreamy autumn landscape with the misty pink plumes of Hairawn Muhly. This hardy native...

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Hairy Crabgrass

Digitaria sanguinalis

Often dismissed as a common lawn weed, Hairy Crabgrass is a master of survival and a historical grain crop. Its finge...

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hairy white oldfield aster

Symphyotrichum pilosum

A late-season superstar, the hairy white oldfield aster transforms autumn landscapes into a sea of white blossoms. It...

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Halberd-leaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus laevis

A towering wetland beauty, the Halberd-leaf Rosemallow commands attention with its massive, tropical-looking blooms a...

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Hanging sedge

Carex pendula

The Hanging Sedge is a dramatic, arching perennial that brings a touch of wild woodland elegance to damp garden corne...

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hard fescue

Festuca trachyphylla

The unsung hero of the low-maintenance backyard, hard fescue is a hardy, bunch-forming grass that thrives where other...

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Hard Rush

Juncus inflexus

The Hard Rush is a striking, blue-hued sentinel of the wetlands, easily recognized by its stiff, ridged stems. A favo...

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hard shield fern

Polystichum aculeatum

A resilient survivor of the ancient forest, the hard shield fern boasts glossy, leathery fronds that stay green even ...

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hay-scented fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Transforming the forest floor into a fragrant, lacy carpet, the hay-scented fern is a hardy survivor of the eastern w...

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heath speedwell

Veronica officinalis

A resilient traveler from the old world, heath speedwell paints the ground in delicate shades of lilac and blue. This...

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hedge bamboo

Bambusa multiplex

A lush, non-invasive clumping bamboo that transforms backyards into private sanctuaries. Its dense, feathery foliage ...

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Hedge Bedstraw

Galium mollugo

Often called 'False Baby's Breath,' Hedge Bedstraw creates a magnificent cloud of white stars in summer meadows. This...

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Hedge mustard

Sisymbrium officinale

Often called the 'Singer's Plant,' Hedge mustard is a master of survival in the backyard. Its wiry, skeletal frame an...

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Heller's Beardtongue

Penstemon triflorus

A magenta masterpiece of the Texas Hill Country, Heller's Beardtongue brings a splash of royal purple to rocky landsc...

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Herbaceous Seepweed

Suaeda maritima

A resilient coastal pioneer that paints salt marshes in hues of emerald and crimson. Discover the fascinating life of...

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Hoary Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum incanum

A silver-dusted gem of the late summer garden, Hoary Mountainmint is the ultimate 'pollinator magnet.' Its frosted fo...

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hoary stock

Matthiola incana

Famed for its spicy, clove-like scent and soft, silvery foliage, hoary stock is the crown jewel of the pollinator gar...

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Hoary Willowherb

Epilobium parviflorum

With its soft, downy stems and delicate notched petals, the Hoary Willowherb is a subtle beauty of the damp garden. T...

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Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

Towering over the summer garden with spikes of vibrant, satiny blooms, the Hollyhock is a timeless icon of the backya...

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hop sedge

Carex lupulina

The hop sedge is a structural masterpiece of the wetlands, easily recognized by its spiked, hop-like seed clusters. T...

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hound's tongue fern

Microsorum pustulatum

With its glossy, deeply lobed fronds and adventurous climbing habit, the hound's tongue fern brings a touch of prehis...

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Hummingbird Sage

Salvia spathacea

A fragrant, magenta-flowered treasure of the California coast, Hummingbird Sage is a magnetic centerpiece for backyar...