{"title":"WIS-UPL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status - UPL\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-19de6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19de6a1\" 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\"\u003eUPL - Upland\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d3f2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70d3f2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely found in a wetland and almost always on an upland site, plants with the UPL status like it high and dry. They will usually tolerate prolonged drought after their roots are well established and can be a great choice for low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"agastache-blue-fortune-1","title":"Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop) - 1 gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e-Full Sun, Part Sun\u003cbr\u003e-Average to Dry Soil\u003cbr\u003e-Adaptable pH\u003cbr\u003e-2-3′ Tall by 2-3′ Wide\u003cbr\u003e-Upright, Spreading habit\u003cbr\u003e-Lavender-Pink flowers July-September\u003cbr\u003e-Deer, Drought tolerant\u003cbr\u003e-Zone 5\u003cbr\u003e-Edible\u003cbr\u003e-Hybrid – US x Korea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949234241777,"sku":"AgaBluFor1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7092\/9905\/files\/7cc7ad73-22fd-4563-bcab-07d86798725b.jpg?v=1774289846"},{"product_id":"asclepias-exaltata-1","title":"Asclepias exaltata (Poke Milkweed) - 1 gal","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoke Milkweed, also known as Tall Milkweed, is an upright, unbranched perennial native to Ohio. It is the most shade-tolerant of Ohio's native milkweed species and is typically found growing in moist, upland woods and openings and along the woodland edges. It is similar in appearance to Common Milkweed, often growing just as tall. This milkweed can tolerate both full sun and full shade, but it prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils in partial shade where it will look full, healthy, and floriferous. The flowers are produced in elegantly drooping umbels made up of many bi-colored flowers that range from lavender to pinkish-white and green. They have a strong, enticing vanilla fragrance and the blooming period lasts for roughly one month. The root system consists of a deep taproot, making transplanting of Poke Milkweed rather difficult. Once it is planted in its final location, it will generally take a year or two to settle in and begin looking robust. Rabbits tend to nibble on this plant, so some protection may be necessary to help it to get established.Milkweeds are incredibly important plants because they act as a larval host and as a nectar source for adult butterflies and other insects. North America's celebrity butterfly, the Monarch, lays her eggs on milkweed plants. The distinctive yellow, black, and white striped caterpillars eat only the leaves of this genus, making them a vital part of the ecosystem from coast to coast. It also hosts a specialist moth, the Milkweed Tussock Moth, as well as many milkweed beetles and bugs. They are very active plants, always crawling with beautiful and interesting creatures that are drawn to them! Milkweeds are a productive, necessary and worthy group of plants to include in any landscape. 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These leaves remain fresh and distinctive into mid to late summer when the plants finally go dormant. Bloodroot gets its name from the thick, fleshy red rhizomes that ooze a sap which resembles blood when broken open. This sap was purportedly used by males of the Ponca tribe as a traditional wedding proposal tactic. They would rub a piece of root on their palm and shake hands with the girl they wanted to marry, then wait 5-6 days for the answer.* The blood red sap has also been used as a dye and medicinally, though this is not recommended as it contains alkaloids that could be potentially fatal if ingested. As with any edible or medicinal plant, proper research should be done before use. The rhizomes and fibrous root system require well-draining soil to avoid rotting. Rhizomatous growth leads Bloodroot to form vegetative colonies. The seeds also spread around, often a good distance from the mother plants, with a lot of help from ants! 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Like other species in the mint family (Lamiaceae), it spreads easily by underground rhizomes as well as producing large amounts of seed. This is a great plant for feeding pollinators on poor sites with little maintenance. Their aggressive growth and seeding can make them a thug in the manicured garden, but in a mixed meadow or along a roadside, they are an asset. Deer and other mammals avoid the strongly scented foliage, while many humans choose to use the leaves for a delightful anise-flavored tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eHerbaceous Perennial Plants by Allan M. Armitage\u003cbr\u003eGrowing and Propagating Wildflowers by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eEastern\/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster and James A. 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Jams, jellies, pies, prunes and fruit leathers are all great ways to utilize the bounty of these fruits.\u003cbr\u003eWhile it is possible to grow an American Red Plum as a single specimen, it is most commonly allowed to grow as a colonizing thicket. The thicket is more dense when it is young, maturing to a more open habit that makes harvesting the fruits much easier. The shrubby thickets provide excellent cover for many bird species, and many mammals favor the fruits. Numerous bee species are attracted to the flowers for nectar and pollen, and some 340 Lepidoptera use Prunus spp. as a host plant. Wild Plum colonies are highly useful to wildlife and humans alike.\u003cbr\u003eIt is important to note that Prunus species contain toxic compounds. Appropriate research is highly recommended before using this or any plant as an edible or medicinal. 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They are followed by small (1\/2\") inch fruit that ranges from slightly sweet to tart. The fruit is a lovely food source for both wildlife and people.  It has a tendency to form a dense thicket when planted in more sun which provides a nice habitat for birds and wildlife.  When placed in more shade it has a tendency to have less dense branching.  At maturity plants will be 15 feet tall and wide.","brand":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48078466285809,"sku":"PruAngProdQT","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7092\/9905\/files\/0a8ba660-35df-4cdd-979c-90773fa5b612_a8773cee-d981-4278-a875-2e278ca0a5d8.jpg?v=1776971387"},{"product_id":"quercus-coccinea-scarlet-oak-2-gal","title":"Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak) - 2 gal","description":"This medium shade tree thrives on well-drained sites with an acidic pH. Will struggle in alkaline soils.  Can have the best fall color of any oak, but tends to be more russet red than scarlet.  Oaks are keystone species for birds, mammals and some 436 Lepidoptera. OH Native. Full Sun - Part Sun. 50-70' Tall \u0026amp; 40-50' Wide. Zone 4.","brand":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48078467530993,"sku":"QueCoc2","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7092\/9905\/files\/0a8ba660-35df-4cdd-979c-90773fa5b612_acf83ed4-1ad0-4e1b-91d9-3323e5d117ae.jpg?v=1776971416"},{"product_id":"quercus-coccinea-scarlet-oak-qt","title":"Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak) - QT","description":"This medium shade tree thrives on well-drained sites with an acidic pH. Will struggle in alkaline soils.  Can have the best fall color of any oak, but tends to be more russet red than scarlet.  Oaks are keystone species for birds, mammals and some 436 Lepidoptera. OH Native. 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The long, thin leaves resemble the closely related Chestnut Oak. It is a lovely and adaptable tree for residential landscapes.\u003cbr\u003eOaks are an ecological keystone genus which is invaluable to the food web and life cycles of insects, birds and other wild creatures. They are host to some 436 species of Lepidoptera, at the very top of the list for our ecoregion. Innumerable bird species rely on Oaks for their bounty of caterpillars and other insects, making them living birdfeeders. Oaks also provide cover, cavities for dens,  roosts, and nesting sites. The acorns, especially those of the White Oak group, are a necessary food supply for birds and mammals alike. Deer and rabbits do tend to browse or strip the bark of young oaks, so protection (especially through winter) is highly advised.\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Trees, Shrubs, \u0026amp; Vines by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr\u003cbr\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden\u003cbr\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003cbr\u003eIllinois Wildflowers","brand":"Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48078468415729,"sku":"QueMue3","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7092\/9905\/files\/c1f94ee2-5bca-452e-8854-714df4b2f911.jpg?v=1776971439"},{"product_id":"quercus-muehlenbergii-chinkapin-oak-5-gal","title":"Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinkapin Oak) - 5 gal","description":"Chinkapin Oak is a medium-sized native shade tree in the White Oak group. It typically grows on dry limestone outcrops, but will grow faster and larger on deep, moist, well-drained sites. The growth rate is moderately fast for an oak, capable of reaching a maximum of 30' in 20 years but slowing down with age. The open, rounded crown of a mature Chinkapin Oak tends to be slightly wider than it is tall. The long, thin leaves resemble the closely related Chestnut Oak. It is a lovely and adaptable tree for residential landscapes.\u003cbr\u003eOaks are an ecological keystone genus which is invaluable to the food web and life cycles of insects, birds and other wild creatures. They are host to some 436 species of Lepidoptera, at the very top of the list for our ecoregion. Innumerable bird species rely on Oaks for their bounty of caterpillars and other insects, making them living birdfeeders. Oaks also provide cover, cavities for dens,  roosts, and nesting sites. The acorns, especially those of the White Oak group, are a necessary food supply for birds and mammals alike. Deer and rabbits do tend to browse or strip the bark of young oaks, so protection (especially through winter) is highly advised.\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Trees, Shrubs, \u0026amp; Vines by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. 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Fall foliage usually offers a pleasing display of red, orange, yellow and brown, later in the season than many other deciduous trees. The extensive taproot makes this a difficult species to transplant in general, so it is best to start with a smaller specimen to reduce damage and transplant shock. This is a good choice of shade tree for residential properties due to its adaptability to urban conditions and tolerance of tough environments.\u003cbr\u003eSpecies in the Red Oak group, such as Black Oak, are unfortunately susceptible to Oak Wilt disease which is a fungal pathogen that is spread by bark beetles. Trees in the Red Oak group should not be pruned or otherwise wounded between April and October, and only clean, sterilized tools should be used. By spreading awareness, taking appropriate measures, and planting for succession, we can help to preserve these incredibly important trees.\u003cbr\u003eOaks are an ecological keystone genus which is invaluable to the food web and life cycles of insects, birds and other wild creatures. They are host to some 436 species of Lepidoptera, at the very top of the list for our ecoregion. Innumerable bird species rely on Oaks for their bounty of caterpillars and other insects, making them living birdfeeders. Oaks also provide cover, cavities for dens,  roosts, and nesting sites. The acorns are a necessary food supply for birds and mammals alike. Deer and rabbits do tend to browse or strip the bark of young oaks, so protection (especially through winter) is highly advised.\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. 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Fall foliage usually offers a pleasing display of red, orange, yellow and brown, later in the season than many other deciduous trees. The extensive taproot makes this a difficult species to transplant in general, so it is best to start with a smaller specimen to reduce damage and transplant shock. This is a good choice of shade tree for residential properties due to its adaptability to urban conditions and tolerance of tough environments.\u003cbr\u003eSpecies in the Red Oak group, such as Black Oak, are unfortunately susceptible to Oak Wilt disease which is a fungal pathogen that is spread by bark beetles. Trees in the Red Oak group should not be pruned or otherwise wounded between April and October, and only clean, sterilized tools should be used. By spreading awareness, taking appropriate measures, and planting for succession, we can help to preserve these incredibly important trees.\u003cbr\u003eOaks are an ecological keystone genus which is invaluable to the food web and life cycles of insects, birds and other wild creatures. They are host to some 436 species of Lepidoptera, at the very top of the list for our ecoregion. Innumerable bird species rely on Oaks for their bounty of caterpillars and other insects, making them living birdfeeders. Oaks also provide cover, cavities for dens,  roosts, and nesting sites. The acorns are a necessary food supply for birds and mammals alike. Deer and rabbits do tend to browse or strip the bark of young oaks, so protection (especially through winter) is highly advised.\u003cbr\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. 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It was selected for its shorter, more compact size that tops out at 2-3′ in height and spreads 6-8′ wide. Like the straight species, it excels at stabilizing slopes and embankments and thrives in poor, dry soils where other plants have trouble getting established. This is an excellent, low-maintenance, trouble-free choice of groundcover for barrier plantings or informal hedges. It has moderate salt tolerance, making it a valuable option for planting near sidewalks, streets, and parking areas. The fall color is very attractive with many shades of orange and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Michael A. 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The fall color is very attractive with many shades of orange and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Michael A. 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It is a trouble-free, low-maintenance plant that is very easy to grow and can thrive on poor, dry, hot sites. It excels at stabilizing slopes and embankments and can grow where little else takes root, which makes it an excellent choice for combatting non-native, invasive plants such as the bush honeysuckles. This species is much shorter and less aggressive than the other native sumacs, usually around 6' in height, but able to take significant pruning to keep it within its bounds. It grows much wider than tall and has the ability to root from the branch tips that touch the ground, which is an asset for erosion control on uneven ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering occurs in spring with the emerging foliage. The plants are typically dioecious, but uncommonly they will possess perfect and unisexual flowers. Pollinated female flowers develop into fuzzy red fruits (drupes). The trifoliate leaves are leathery, glossy, and almost blue-green during the summer but turn several shades of orange, red, maroon, and burgundy in fall. The common name refers to the bittersweet (some say skunky) aroma of fresh, crushed leaves. Fragrant Sumac has occasionally been confused with Poison Ivy because of its three-parted leaves, but there are distinctive characteristics to look for to tell them apart such as the leaf morphology, growth habit, and fruit color: Poison Ivy’s central leaflet has a long stem, it is usually a vine and often climbing, and the fruit color is ivory white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumacs have a high ecological importance for wildlife through the interconnected food web. 98 species* of migrating and overwintering birds rely on the fruits as a high-fat food source. They are host to at least 58 species* of Lepidoptera, including the Red-banded Hairstreak, Luna Moth and Regal Moth. The flowers provide a rich source of mid-summer nectar for pollinators, and the slender stems act as tunnel nesting sites for small carpenter bees, but cause no significant damage to the shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Trees, Shrubs, \u0026amp; Vines by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr\u003cbr\u003e*Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees by Charlotte Adelman \u0026amp; Bernard L. Schwartz\u003cbr\u003eEastern\/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster and James A. Duke\u003cbr\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden\u003cbr\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003cbr\u003eIllinois Wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credits:\u003cbr\u003eMature Individual: David J. 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This species is much shorter and less aggressive than the other native sumacs, usually around 6' in height, but able to take significant pruning to keep it within its bounds. It grows much wider than tall and has the ability to root from the branch tips that touch the ground, which is an asset for erosion control on uneven ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering occurs in spring with the emerging foliage. The plants are typically dioecious, but uncommonly they will possess perfect and unisexual flowers. Pollinated female flowers develop into fuzzy red fruits (drupes). The trifoliate leaves are leathery, glossy, and almost blue-green during the summer but turn several shades of orange, red, maroon, and burgundy in fall. The common name refers to the bittersweet (some say skunky) aroma of fresh, crushed leaves. Fragrant Sumac has occasionally been confused with Poison Ivy because of its three-parted leaves, but there are distinctive characteristics to look for to tell them apart such as the leaf morphology, growth habit, and fruit color: Poison Ivy’s central leaflet has a long stem, it is usually a vine and often climbing, and the fruit color is ivory white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumacs have a high ecological importance for wildlife through the interconnected food web. 98 species* of migrating and overwintering birds rely on the fruits as a high-fat food source. They are host to at least 58 species* of Lepidoptera, including the Red-banded Hairstreak, Luna Moth and Regal Moth. The flowers provide a rich source of mid-summer nectar for pollinators, and the slender stems act as tunnel nesting sites for small carpenter bees, but cause no significant damage to the shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources:\u003cbr\u003eNative Trees, Shrubs, \u0026amp; Vines by William Cullina\u003cbr\u003eManual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr\u003cbr\u003e*Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees by Charlotte Adelman \u0026amp; Bernard L. Schwartz\u003cbr\u003eEastern\/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster and James A. Duke\u003cbr\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden\u003cbr\u003eLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u003cbr\u003eIllinois Wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credits:\u003cbr\u003eMature Individual: David J. 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They are best used in marginal zones of the landscape, at the edge between forest and openness, or surrounded by barriers such as parking lots or roads, and are especially useful for erosion control on slopes and embankments. They can even be grown in large pots to contain their spread. They are not fussy plants and will grow in a variety of situations, although they do require close to full sun and good drainage. This is definitely a plant that can overtake gardens and managed areas, and it is not recommended for these types of locations. 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