A shrubby perennial with 1 to 10 ft. long, arching, leafy stems, often rooting at the tips. Arching stems have showy, dense clusters of bell-shaped deep pink flowers. The leaves resemble a willow, although not related.  Wherever a stem touches the water, air-filled, spongy tissue may develop. Good for large bog gardens and pond margins, often arching over the water.

In the rose family, this multi-stemmed sprawling shrub has a white flower, turning to a red berry, maturing when the berry darkens. Commonly forms broad colonies with slender, prickly with thorns, arching canes. Berries are valuable for song birds, game birds and mammals. Flowers hold value for bumble and honey bees. 

This beautiful pine is adapted to dry, sandy, disturbed lands. It may take some time to establish, then grows rapidly on poor soils. The twigs, leaves and seeds are important wildlife food. Often appears dwarfed on exposed sites, and taller in more dense, protected forests. They are resilient, adapted to fire, and the cones are heat and fire dependent for opening and loosening seeds. Thick, rigid and sharp needles prevent deer browsing. 

Blue-stemmed Goldenrod gets its name from the stem having a dark, blue tone in mature plants. This goldenrod is a woodland species, tolerating shade. It forms attractive loose clumps with arching stems and long, thin leaves. Small clusters of bright yellow flowers form in the leaf axils for about half the stem's length. 

Jewewlweed self-seed with popping pods annually in dense stands. Attracts hummingbird bees and butterflies. The juice in the stem is said to be an antidote to Poison Ivy and Stinging Nettle. The species may be difficult and/or slow to germinate and grow to maturity, double dormancy is required before the seed will germinate. Best luck is to have the right habitat for it to occur naturally. Planting the plant can help ensure the seed bank for possible plants. 

This legume grows low and is a pioneer species in disturbed areas. Like most legumes, it enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation. Showy, small flowers are pink/purple and mature from the bottom up-wards. After flowering, the leguminous seed pods approximately ⅛ inch long and can stick to fur of animals can end up in new locations. 

White Vervain is an upright perennial wildflower. It grows naturally along woodland edges, meadows, fields, and disturbed habitats. The inconspicuous white flowers rest on long inflorescence branches. The plant acts as a nectar source for bees, wasps, butterflies, and flies. Also, the seeds are also consumed by songbirds.

Slender Path Rush is a grass-like plant that grows well in sandy soils along the coast, with high salt tolerance. It provides a good source of nutrition for coastal songbirds. An excellent choice for rain gardens, as this plant tolerates intermittent moisture and drought. Prefers cool weather, so most growth occurs during the spring and fall. 

White Avens is a great choice for moist, shaded gardens. It can tolerate increased sun with increased moisture. It may tolerate temporary dryness. The flowers attract pollinators, and the seeds are eaten by songbirds. The seedheads have curved barbs and may stick to clothing or fur. May have a weedy tendency in an area that is regularly disturbed. 

Silky Dogwood, or Kinnikinnik, is a deciduous shrub that thrives in moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate any amount of sunlight, but will require mulch and increased moisture in full sun conditions. This shrub is the host plant for the Azure butterfly, and its nectar is enjoyed by many pollinators. The fruits that follow are attractive, drooping clusters that start white and ripen to a deep blue. These drupes are eaten by birds from late summer to early fall, and are edible to humans. They are more often used in cooking than eaten raw.