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Halesia carolina

Halesia carolina

Common Name: Carolina Silverbell

Carolina Silverbell is a small native tree with white, bell-shaped spring flowers. Full sun or partial shade.

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Hamamelis vernalis

Hamamelis vernalis

Common Name: Spring Witchhazel
From late winter into early spring, this unique native shrub blooms when little else is flowering. The fragrant yellow flowers of Spring Witchhazel can persist for three to four weeks and may be clustered or solitary. Spring Witchhazel flowers are ye...

Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana

Common Name: American Witchhazel

American Witchhazel is a tall shrub or small tree with upright spreading branches. Fragrant, yellow fall or early winter flowers open are a boon to migrating hummingbirds. The golden fall leaf color can be outstanding and ofte...


Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Common Name: Sneezeweed
Erect, clump-forming, native perennial which occurs in moist soils along streams, ponds or ditches. Typically grows three to five feet tall on rigid, distinctively winged stems which branch near the top. Features clusters of daisy-like flowers with d...

Helianthus occidentalis

Helianthus occidentalis

Common Name: Western Sunflower
In late summer to fall, the bright yellow flowers of Western Sunflower appear on leafless, hairy stems. Western Sunflower seeds are enjoyed by birds. Good species for dry sites and prairie plantings....

Helianthus strumosus

Helianthus strumosus

Common Name: Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower
The large, yellow flowers of Woodland Sunflower brighten up shady gardens from late summer into early autumn. Woodland Sunflower grows well on the edges of woodlands and in woodland openings, but does best when receiving a few hours of direct sunligh...

Heliopsis helianthoides

Heliopsis helianthoides

Common Name: Ox-eye Sunflower
Ox-eye Sunflower blooms for weeks in late summer with golden yellow daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies. Ox-eye Sunflower makes a good cut flower and songbirds enjoy the mature seed....

Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

Common Name: Palace Purple Coral Bells
Unique deep purple foliage with dark red stems fade to bronzed green in hot summers. Small pink and white flowers bloom in spring and last into the summer....

Hibiscus lasiocarpus

Hibiscus lasiocarpus

Common Name: Rose Mallow
Rose Mallow plants take shrub-like form and offer showy blooms in mid-summer for many weeks. The white or pink flowers of Rose Mallow have red centers and are four to five inches across....

Hibiscus militaris

Hibiscus militaris

Common Name: Rose Mallow
Easy-to-grow plant that will bloom equally well in full sun or part shade, as long as soil is kept evenly moist. Flowers seem to hold their pink tinge better where not exposed to direct overhead at midday....

Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos

Common Name: Crimson-eyed Rose Mallow
Multi-stemmed, shrub-like herbaceous perennial which dies back in winter and re-sprouts in spring. The leaves are velvety beneath and smooth on top. The flowers are about six inches across, with white or pink petals and crimson centers....

Hibiscus syriacus 'Double Red'

Hibiscus syriacus 'Double Red'

Common Name: Hardy Hibiscus
'Double Red' Hardy Hibiscus, or Rose of Sharon, lends a great tropical look to northern gardens. This resilient Rose of Sharon has wine-colored, double blooms that cover the shrub from early summer till frost. The nectar attracts lots of butterflies ...

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens

Common Name: Wild Hydrangea
Wild Hydrangea plants form rounded mounds and bloom in June with large clusters of flat, creamy white flowers that last for many weeks and can be used in dried flower arrangements. Wild Hydrangea flowers are pollen-rich and attract butterflies and o...

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

Common Name: Annabelle Hydrangea
'Annabelle' Hydrangea is a shade-loving plant with erect white blooms. The plants are resistant to Japanese Beetle. Large, coarse, dark green leaves. Thrives in shade. Cut back Annabelle Hydrangea each spring to encourage blooms. Excellent in border,...

Hydrangea arborescens 'Hills of Snow'

Hydrangea arborescens 'Hills of Snow'

Common Name: Hills of Snow Hydrangea
Hills of Snow Hydrangea is a bold, dominant plant with spectacular creamy white bloom heads that last up to two months. Coarse, dark green leaves. Excellent in shady border, foundation and mass plantings....

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'

Common Name: Glowing Embers Hydrangea

Glowing Embers Hydrangea is an ornamental shrub with large, lush crimson flowers. Compact habit, coarse foliage, and disease- and pest-resistant.

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac'

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac'

Common Name: Penny Mac Hydrangea
'Penny Mac' Hydrangea blooms on new wood with a tight growth habit. Blooms consistently, even if the first buds are killed by a late frost....

Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer 'Endless Summer pp15298'

Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer 'Endless Summer pp15298'

Common Name: Endless Summer® Hydrangea
'Endless Summer' Hydrangea blooms spring through fall. Cold hardy. Large mophead flowers bloom on past and current season growth, assuring every season will produce a spectacular show....

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pee Gee'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pee Gee'

Common Name: Pee Gee Hydrangea
'Pee Gee' Hydrangea is a bold plant with large white flower clusters that last up to two months. Resistant to Japanese Beetle. Excellent in shady borders, spectacular massed....

Hydrangea quercifolia

Hydrangea quercifolia

Common Name: Oakleaf Hydrangea
Dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of interest. Deeply lobed foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall. ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

Common Name: Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea

'Alice' is a superior hydrangea selection that branches well. Full, rounded shrub that bears foot-long white flower clusters that age to soft rose as they mature. Stunning burgundy red fall color and peeling cinnamon bark make thi...


Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

Common Name: Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea

Dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of interest. White, 8-inch-long, conical flower clusters bloom through summer and dry a rosy pink. Deeply lobed foliage turns brilliant crimson in fall.


Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

Common Name: Sunburst Hypericum
Sunburst Hypericum is a small, dense shrub. Bright yellow summer blooms are showy. Brown fall seed pods remain on the plant all winter....

Hypericum prolificum

Hypericum prolificum

Common Name: Shrubby St. John's Wort
Shrubby St. John's Wort is a dense shrub with stiff erect stems and blue-green leaves blooms in summer with showy, yellow flowers. Brown seed pods form in fall and remain on the plant all winter Older gray bark of Shrubby St. John's Wort peels back ...