Blue fescue
Festuca glauca
Blue fescue (Festuca glauca) is a clump-forming ornamental grass that is an evergreen perennial. Blue fescue is often planted for ornamental groundcover, but can become a weed if not carefully controlled. The latin name Festuca glauca means “pale blue-grey.”
Katsura tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a deciduous tree that produces flowers. Male trees will produce red flowers, and female trees will produce green flowers. Butterflies and bees are attracted to the blossoms. It is a fast-growing tree that grows best in full sunlight to partial shade. It prefers rich soil, but tolerates wet, clay or acidic soil.
Red maple
Acer rubrum
The red maple is a common North American tree with distinctive red leaves and flower buds. Its sap can be made into maple syrup and the wood is good for furniture. Though non-toxic to humans, the leaves are very toxic to horses. According to the U.S. Forest Service, red maple is the most common tree in eastern North America.
Tulip poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
The tulip poplar is not a poplar at all but is a member of the magnolia family. It gets its name from the tulip-shaped flowers that are green and yellow. It is the tallest Eastern hardwood and was prized by Native Americans as a favorite tree to use to make dugout canoes.
Virginia creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
The virginia creeper is a North American vine from the grape family that has it all – vigorous growth, fragrant flowers, decorative blue-colored berries, and leaves that turn crimson in the fall. Using small forked tendrils with adhesive pads, the virginia creeper will cling strongly to almost all surfaces. It can grow over entire walls, providing shelter and food for wildlife.