Low growing plant with white dogwood-like flowers followed by clusters of red berries. Sow seed in the early spring or fall to help break dormancy. Bunchberry enjoys woodland soils, partial sun or shade. Commonly known as pleurisy root, this plant was used historically by the Wampanoag to treat pleurisy and as a fiber plant. Orange flowers in June, July, and August attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Butterfly weed does best in well-drained soil, with full sun or partial shade.
Grows to a height of 2-3 ft. Yellow flowers appear in June and July. Typically low growing. No pretreatment necessary. Plant seed in dry soil or soil that has been excessively drained.