Landscaping

Native Perennial Plant Blue Woods Aster “aster cordifolius“ is an excellent choice for any backyard wildlife garden or woodland shade garden. Splashes of blue abound this time of the year; in garden beds, in woodland settings, and in many community parks. They are vital native flower for honey bees, native bees and butterflies. Even during the summer when they aren’t blooming yet, they play host to the caterpillars of crescent and checkerspot butterflies (both endangered species).

Although the aronia family is small in number, their benefits are numerous. Commonly called Red Chokeberry, aronia arbutifolia is native to the Eastern United States. ‘Brilliantissima’, a cultivar, typically grows slowly to 6-8′ tall and is perhaps most noted for its attractive glossy red berries and red fall foliage color. Blossoming with a display of small clusters of white flowers in the spring and then deep red berries in the autumn, providing an excellent food source for wildlife and birds.