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Vaccinium angustifolium

Native. Low spreading deciduous shrub with blue-green leaves turning to red in fall. White bell-shaped flowers give way to small, sweet, dark-blue, edible berries. Requires acid soil and sun for best fruit production. 14-24" ht x 24" w. Z 2-8.

1 gal
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Vaccinium corymbosum

Native. Deciduous shrub requires acidic soil and adaptable to wet or dry areas. White, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring followed by a blue-black, edible berry. Self-fertile but better fruiting if cross-pollinated. 6-12' ht. Z 4-7

1 gal
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Verbena hastata

Native. A short-lived perennial that will self sow. Prefers wet areas although can tolerate drier sites. Blue-violet flowers appear on tall stems from midsummer to fall. Cut back after flowering to stimulate more blooms. 4-6' ht. Z 3-9.

1 gal
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Vernonia noveboracensis

Native. A tall, course, upright perennial for wet areas. Deep-purple flowers in 3-4" wide clusters emerge in late summer atop 4-5' tall stems with 4-5" long, narrow leaves. Z 5-9.

1.5 gal
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Veronicastrum virginicum

Native. A clumping perennial with lance-like shaped, lacey foliage. Dramatic candleabra-like spikes of white flowers appear during summer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full to partial sun but tolerant of a variety of soils. Can prune to control size and promote rebloom. 4-7' h x 2-4' w. Z 3-10.

1.5 gal
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Zizia aurea

Native. Upright, perennial wildflower with glossy, compound, basel leaves. Yellow flowers from late spring to early summer. Prefers sunny sites with moist, loamy soils although tolerant of drier soils and light shade. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Can be short-lived but reseeds. 1-3' h x 1-2' w. Z 3-9.

1 gal
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