The Vineyard Plant Library.

Baptisia

Baptisia spp.

Native to North America and appreciated for their attractive flowers, foliage, and low-maintenance qualities. Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Serves as host plants for the larvae of certain butterfly species.

Native Salt Tolerant

Shrubs

Beach Rose

Rosa rugosa

Few plants define the coastal landscape of Martha's Vineyard like Beach Rose. This rugged, salt-tolerant shrub blooms prolifically from late spring through fall, filling beachfront gardens with intensely fragrant magenta-pink flowers and producing striking scarlet hips that carry interest well into winter.

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Bergenia

Bergenia spp.

Medium Water

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

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun

Boltonia

Boltonia asteroides

Resembles a tall, daisy-like aster, blooms with masses of small, star-shaped flowers. Perfect for adding late-summer color to the garden and attracts various pollinators.

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

Medium Water

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.

Pollinator-Friendly

Campanula

Campanula spp.

Recognized for their bell-shaped flowers and come in annual, biennial, and perennial varieties. Bell-shaped flowers that can be blue, purple, pink, or white.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Caryopteris

Caryopteris spp.

Deciduous shrubs valued for their attractive foliage and clusters of blue or lavender-blue flowers blooming in late summer to early fall. Features extremely dark, glossy foliage, a compact habit, and deep blue flowers.

Centranthus

Centranthus ruber

Typically has clusters of small, tubular flowers forming dense rounded clusters atop tall stems in shades of white, pink, or red. A tough durable plant that thrives with minimal water and care once established.

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.