Ulmus americana ~ American Elm size-15ct-flat (3) Photo by E

(3) Photo by E

Large clusters of vibrant ruby red star shaped flowers bloom from late spring until the first frost

Overshadowing the Hostas

Baby Joe Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed is a compact upright native perennial with coarsely-toothed lance-shaped foliage and un-branching purple spotted stems

Ulmus americana ~ American Elm size-15ct-flat (3) Photo by EAmerican Elm is a tall native vase shaped deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown. The rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an undistinguished yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Ulmus americana is host plant for several butterfly