{"title":"WIS-FACW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status - FACW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWetland Indicator Status (WIS) is a national list measuring the likelihood that a plant species would be found naturally occurring in a wetland environment (meaning an area characterized by flooding or saturation of soil permanently or seasonally) versus an upland environment (an area that almost never experiences saturated soils). Status may vary across regions. Our information is for the Midwest and Eastern Mountains and Piedmont regions that cover the Ohio River watershed in Ohio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8102cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8102cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eFACW - Facultative Wetland\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c05f3a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c05f3a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually found in wetlands, but occasionally found in a non-wetland, plants with FACW status may benefit from seasonal flooding or the extra water collection of low spots in the landscape. They may not tolerate prolonged periods of drought without supplemental watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lindera-benzoin-qt","title":"Lindera benzoin (Spicebush) - QT","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpicebush is an invaluable, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant understory shrub native to most of the eastern half of North America. It grows in a loose, rounded, and somewhat open multi-stemmed form in shady conditions, but can develop into a densely broad and round shape in sunnier sites. It is quite adaptable to most soil types, but prefers fertile, moist, well-draining loam where it can get a few hours of dappled sunlight each day. It will tolerate drier shade conditions with a reduced growth rate and flowering. Flowering occurs in early spring before the foliage emerges and lasts for about two weeks. The dainty, lightly fragrant flower clusters outline the branches with a soft yellow haze, leading this shrub to be referred to as the “forsythia of the wilds.” The small, oval-shaped, dusky blue-green leaves begin to grow out after flowering and droop attractively from the twigs. The entire shrub turns a brilliant yellow in fall that announces the arrival of the season. The contrast of the gorgeous, golden foliage and the scarlet red berries makes this an unbeatable ornamental for the shade garden.\u003cbr\u003eThese plants are dioecious, meaning male and female reproductive organs are on separate individuals. Both sexes are required for fruit production. Cross-pollination is accomplished by numerous insects, primarily small bees. Spicebush is host to at least 10 species of Lepidoptera, including the enchanting specialist Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly and the majestic Promethea Silkmoth. The alluring, bright red fruits (drupes) are very quickly devoured by woodland songbirds. 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It can be difficult to contain this plant, so it is best left to naturalize in large areas such as meadows (hence the common name) or challenging, partially shaded parts of the landscape where few other plants seem to thrive. It can be aggressive when given moist, well-drained soil and ample sunlight. Drier conditions or shady areas tend to slow down the spread considerably. This plant is rarely bothered by deer and rabbits, so it can be a useful choice of groundcover for areas where these mammals seem to eat everything in sight. Above the plentiful foliage, bright white, single 2\" flowers with yellow centers sit atop hairy stems in early summer. The blooming period continues for about a month and a half, attracting small bees and assorted small flies with its pollen. 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It needs plentiful room to grow and shorter, supporting plants to help it stay upright during its blooming period. They can be cut back in late spring to help control the height and floppiness during flowering. This is a great plant for large rain gardens, but it looks best when it is planted in groups or allowed to colonize an area. Asters provide an invaluable source of late-season nectar and pollen for a myriad of insect pollinators. Four specialist bee species are attracted to Flat-topped Asters, while butterflies flock to the flowers, often hanging from them like delicate ornaments. Many granivorous birds, such as juncos and goldfinches, will eat the seeds through the winter months. Asters are also larval host plants of many Lepidoptera, including the cartoonish-looking Saddleback Caterpillar and the familiar and loveable Woolly Bear caterpillar, which turns into the Isabella Tiger Moth. 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The 3' tall arching clumps of medium green leaves multiply around the landscape by seed, in favorable conditions (such as wetlands and woodlands) and by short, creeping rhizomes. It is a good plant for erosion control along streams or in floodplain woodlands. Bur Sedge makes a nice backdrop to low-growing woodland plants and looks right at home around pools or ponds, en masse or as an accent.Bur Sedge seeds are fed upon by birds such as sparrows, Wild Turkeys, Wood Ducks, and American Woodcocks! It is a larval host for numerous moths and the Appalachian Brown butterfly.Sources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Ferns, Moss, \u0026amp; Grasses by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden\u003cbr\u003eIllinois Wildflowers\u003cbr\u003eBAMONA\u003cbr\u003eGrow Native! 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They are more adaptable to drier conditions and summer heat than our more Northern species of Wood Ferns, but still would prefer an organically rich, moist soil in the shade. 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They offer both pollen and nectar to the various bees and flies that cross-pollinate the flowers. The seeds that follow pollination are able to float on water and also get blown around by the wind. This plant is edible from roots to shoots, with its spring taproot being likened to parsnips or sweet potatoes in taste. The leaves can be eaten in salads or stews, or brewed as tea for their supposed medicinal properties, such as inflammation reduction. As with any wild edible or medicinal plant, proper research should be done before consuming it. 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The corms produce offshoots, which will eventually become independent plants. Along with spreading by seed (which takes about five years to produce a flowering plant), the corm reproduction is how a colony of Jack-in-the-Pulpit can get established.The spathe and the spadix, which are the prominent ornamental features aside from the three-parted leaves, provide many weeks of interest. Fertilized plants remain through summer until the spathe dries up and falls off, revealing the bright red berries on a structure that looks like corn on the cob. These berries are eaten by small mammals and birds, but beware: They contain calcium oxalates that can cause irritation if ingested, so precautions should be taken with children and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eGrowing and Propagating Wildflowers by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eGrowing and Propagating Wild Flowers by Harry R. 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The suckers can be pruned out as needed to control the spread and overall shape and size. This is a great shrub for large rain garden plantings, shrub borders, or for planting around pond margins. The foliage of ‘Viking’ is consistently a glossy, deep green until it turns brilliantly red in fall. This cultivar was developed in Europe as an orchard plant, with larger berries and heavier yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheerful white flowers bloom in May with a sweet honey fragrance. Many pollinators are attracted to the flowers, particularly mason bees and Andrenid bees. Large, dark berries mature in the fall. They are edible as well as one of the highest plant sources of anthocyanins, but so astringent that they earned the common name of Chokeberry. They can be made into juice, jelly, syrup, liqueur, and much more. Many birds will also use the berries as late-winter forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. 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