Plants in family caprifoliaceae
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, a deciduous shrub, is known for its coral-pink to purple berries that persist through winter, attracting songbirds and pollinators. It has a mounded, arching growth habit and is effective for erosion control. This deer-resistant plant grows well in shaded areas and tolerates poor soils.
Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'
Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis', also known as Haskap or Sweetberry, is a hardy and fast-growing plant that produces fragrant white blooms and early-ripening elongated fruits. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil pH.
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade'
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade' is a variegated plant with medium green foliage bordered in yellow and mauvy blue, pincushion-shaped flowers. It is a sport of Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' and grows on 10-inch stalks. This perennial requires good drainage and is known for attracting butterflies. It is suitable for sunny locations and can tolerate some shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens in USDA zones 3a to 7b.
Weigela florida 'Red Prince'
Weigela florida 'Red Prince' is a deciduous shrub with trumpet-shaped red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It blooms in late spring and again in late summer or fall, growing 4-6 feet tall and wide. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Symphoricarpos albus
Symphoricarpos albus, commonly known as snowberry, is a deciduous shrub with dainty pink flowers in July and blue-green foliage. It produces large clusters of white berries in autumn, which are a food source for birds. This low, spreading shrub is cold hardy in USDA zones 4-7 and can tolerate a wide range of sun and shade conditions.
Weigela florida 'Verweig'
Weigela florida 'Verweig', a dwarf deciduous shrub, is known for its raspberry-pink blooms that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. This compact, rounded plant grows 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, making it ideal for small gardens or borders. Its green leaves with white margins turn pink in full sun, adding seasonal interest. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 6, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Low maintenance and with potential for a fall rebloom, it's a charming addition to any landscape.
Diervilla lonicera
Diervilla lonicera, a small deciduous shrub native to the United States, is known for its vigorous growth and tubular yellow flowers that attract butterflies and birds. Its bronze-tipped green foliage turns a striking reddish burgundy in the fall, and its exfoliating bark adds winter interest. This shrub is adaptable to various light conditions and soil types, making it ideal for preventing soil erosion. It is also resistant to deer, pests, and diseases, and is drought-tolerant.
Lonicera ligustrina var. pileata
Lonicera ligustrina var. pileata is a semi-evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and clusters of white flowers in summer. It produces purple berries and is pollinator-friendly, making it an effective ground cover for erosion control. This plant adapts well to full sun and part shade.
Lonicera 'Mandarin'
Lonicera 'Mandarin' is a perennial woody vine with bi-color yellow and orange blossoms that bloom from spring until frost. It has dark-green foliage with reddish stems and is fast-growing, making it ideal for erosion control and groundcover. This drought-tolerant vine thrives in full sun.
Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'
Weigela florida 'Dark Horse' is a compact shrub with dark purple leaves and deep pink flowers that attract hummingbirds. It grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This plant is cold hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and requires well-drained soil.
Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple'
Triosteum aurantiacum 'Barry Purple' is a unique US native perennial related to honeysuckle. It features upright stalks reaching 3 feet tall with fuzzy leaves that start with a dark purple blush. In late spring, it blooms with cinnamon-colored flowers, followed by showy orange fruits in mid-July. This plant is bee-pollinated and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a great addition to a garden that attracts insects.