The Vineyard Plant Library.

Aruncus

Aruncus dioicus

Resembles a tall, feathery astilbe with its creamy white plumes. Perfect for adding drama and height to shady garden spots.

Deer-Resistant Aromatic Native

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Asarum

Asarum spp.

Offers attractive, heart-shaped leaves and hidden flowers. An ideal ground cover for shady areas, adding lush, green texture to the garden floor.

Pollinator-Friendly Native

Aster (Symphyotrichum)

Symphyotrichum spp.

Provides late-season color with daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, and pink. Crucial for pollinators, offering nectar when many other plants have finished blooming.

Deep Shade Moist Sun Partial Shade

Astilbe

Astilbe spp.

Renowned for its feathery plumes and fern-like foliage, a popular choice for adding color and texture to shady garden areas.

Astrantia

Astrantia spp.

Features unique, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of bracts. A favorite in cottage gardens and great for attracting pollinators.

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Bergenia

Bergenia spp.

Valued for its large, glossy leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. Excellent for ground cover and adds winter interest to the garden.

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

Celebrated for its delicate, forget-me-not-like blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves. An ideal ground cover for shady areas, providing a splash of color in spring.

Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Caltha

Caltha palustris

Brightens wet areas with cheerful, yellow buttercup-like flowers. Excellent for water gardens and moist, shaded spots. A fantastic native choice.

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Ceratostigma

Ceratostigma spp.

Known for its vivid blue flowers and red-tinted foliage in fall, adds a burst of color. Great for rock gardens and mixed borders.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Deep Shade Moist Sun Partial Shade

Chelone

Chelone spp.

Named for its unique, snapdragon-like flowers. Ideal for moist, shady gardens and is a magnet for butterflies.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum spp.

Popular for their spectacular autumn blooms in a range of colors. Excellent for borders and containers, attracting a variety of pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Clerodendron

Clerodendron spp.

Known for its showy flowers and aromatic leaves. A stunning addition to the garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.