this shade denizen is arguably the most majestic of our native ferns
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinating flies
Truly a feast for the eyes throughout the year
Late-spring white blooms (lightly pink-tinged) bring the buzz
And don't forget to pick a leaf or two as you pass to enjoy the scent
Bottlebrush Buckeye - Aesculus parviflora Songbirds this shade denizen is arguablyBottlebrush Buckeye is prized as one of the most attractive of all flowering shrubs for shade. Over time, this multi stemmed shrub will slowly form a thicket, creating mounding green masses of distinct, palmate leaves. In summer, tall, white, bottlebrush like flowers appear like giant fairy candles, attracting pollinators of all sorts, especially Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies. The show continues into fall when the leaves turn pure gold,