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Slender nutrush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Slender nutrush** (*Scleria minor*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Slender spikerush

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Slender spikerush** (*Eleocharis tenuis*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Smallflower baby blue eyes

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Smallflower baby blue eyes** (*Nemophila aphylla*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Small pondweed

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Small pondweed** (*Potamogeton pusillus*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Small woodland sunflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Small woodland sunflower** (*Helianthus microcephalus*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Setose blackberry

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub

**Setose blackberry** (*Rubus setosus*) is a small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Lanceleaf figwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Lanceleaf figwort** (*Scrophularia lanceolata*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Scarlet hawthorn

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub or tree

**Scarlet hawthorn** (*Crataegus pedicellata*) is a shrub or tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Snakemouth orchid

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Snakemouth orchid** (*Pogonia ophioglossoides*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Sawtooth blackberry

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, low fertilizer

**Sawtooth blackberry** (*Rubus argutus*) is a small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in spring. Black fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.

It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 8.2 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Smooth azalea

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.2-5.7, low fertilizer

**Smooth azalea** (*Rhododendron arborescens*) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 18 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.2-5.7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Sidebeak pencilflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Sidebeak pencilflower** (*Stylosanthes biflora*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Smooth Solomon's seal

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Smooth Solomon's seal** (*Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Small bonny bellflower

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Small bonny bellflower** (*Campanula divaricata*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Short's rockcress

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## North American Native

### Type

biennial or perennial flower

**Short's rockcress** (*Arabis shortii*) is a biennial or perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Smooth rock skullcap

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Smooth rock skullcap** (*Scutellaria saxatilis*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Showy goldenrod

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**Showy goldenrod** is the common name of two species:

* *Solidago erecta*
* *Solidago speciosa*
Sortbeard plumegrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Sortbeard plumegrass** (*Saccharum brevibarbe var. contortum*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## More Information

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Slender yelloweyed grass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Slender yelloweyed grass** (*Xyris torta*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Shortleaf pine

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6, low fertilizer

**Shortleaf pine** (*Pinus echinata*) is an evergreen tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. Foliage is retained in winter.

It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Softhair marbleseed

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## North American Native

### Species

*Onosmodium bejariense var. hispidissimum*

### Type

perennial flower

**Softhair marbleseed** (*Onosmodium bejariense var. hispidissimum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Silvery sedge

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Silvery sedge** (*Carex canescens ssp. disjuncta*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Slender fimbry

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Slender fimbry** (*Fimbristylis autumnalis*) is an annual grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Sideoats grama

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.5, medium fertilizer

**Sideoats grama** (*Bouteloua curtipendula*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Smooth rose

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## North American Native

### Type

small shrub

**Smooth rose** (*Rosa blanda*) is a small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Slender wheatgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; high salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

medium/fine soil, pH 5.6-9, medium fertilizer

**Slender wheatgrass** (*Elymus trachycaulus*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5.6-9, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.

## More Information

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Smooth ticktrefoil

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Smooth ticktrefoil** (*Desmodium laevigatum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Sea milkwort

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.5-8.8, low fertilizer

**Sea milkwort** (*Glaux maritima*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 0.9 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6.5-8.8, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Small's ragwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Small's ragwort** (*Packera anonyma*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Scarlet Indian paintbrush

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## North American Native

### Water

medium moisture; no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

medium soil, pH 4.9-6.8, low fertilizer

**Scarlet Indian paintbrush** (*Castilleja coccinea*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green. It has red flowers which appear in mid spring.

It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 1.6 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 4.9-6.8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## More Information

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Prairie Junegrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 6-8, medium fertilizer

**Prairie Junegrass** (*Koeleria macrantha*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 1.5 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 6-8, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

## More Information

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Seaside amaranth

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Seaside amaranth** (*Amaranthus pumilus*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland. This plant (or a varietal) is on the federal threatened list and Maryland's endangered list.

## More Information

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Short's aster

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Short's aster** (*Symphyotrichum shortii*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

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Southern adderstongue

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Southern adderstongue** (*Ophioglossum vulgatum*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Sassafras

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## North American Native

### Water

low moisture; no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.3, low fertilizer

**Sassafras** (*Sassafras albidum*) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in late spring.

It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 75 feet with roots at least 18 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-7.3, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.

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Scentless mock orange

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## North American Native

### Type

shrub

**Scentless mock orange** (*Philadelphus inodorus*) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Scouringrush horsetail

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Scouringrush horsetail** (*Equisetum hyemale var. affine*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Saltmeadow cordgrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.5, medium fertilizer

**Saltmeadow cordgrass** (*Spartina patens*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 15 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## Uses and Relationships

If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.

## More Information

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Slender lespedeza

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Slender lespedeza** (*Lespedeza virginica*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Slimleaf panicgrass

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial grass or sedge

**Slimleaf panicgrass** (*Dichanthelium linearifolium*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Slender cottongrass

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## North American Native

### Water

high moisture; no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance

### Soil

coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6.5, medium fertilizer

**Slender cottongrass** (*Eriophorum gracile*) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## Identification

Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest.

It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 1.7 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.

## Cultivation

The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.

Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4-6.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.

## More Information

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Smallflower phacelia

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## North American Native

### Type

annual flower

**Smallflower phacelia** (*Phacelia dubia*) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Silverleaf nightshade

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial small shrub or flower

**Silverleaf nightshade** (*Solanum elaeagnifolium*) is a perennial small shrub or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Sand hickory

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## North American Native

### Type

tree

**Sand hickory** (*Carya pallida*) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Shale barren ragwort

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## North American Native

### Type

perennial flower

**Shale barren ragwort** (*Packera antennariifolia*) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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Smith's bulrush

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## North American Native

### Type

annual grass or sedge

**Smith's bulrush** (*Schoenoplectiella smithii*) is an annual grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be *native* to Maryland.

## More Information

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