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Suggested Plants for Soft Landings

You can help insects complete their life cycle with the use of soft landings planted under keystone trees. How to (Gently) Fight Plants with Plants

Overview of native plant species that can be used to aid in control of invasives. Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region

This chart was created using the data published in Mt. Cuba Center’s

Carex for the Mid-Atlantic research report that evaluated 65 Carex

species and 5 cultivars. With the exception of the species’ hardiness zones, which were added to help readers outside of the Mid-Atlantic region, none of Mt. Cuba Center’s data were modified. Carex Comparison Chart

Overview of common sedges and their cultivars Carex Alternatives to Liriope

Overview of common sedges and that can used to replace Liriope Grasses for Green Infrastructure: Guide and Plant Chart

Overview of common green infrastructure features and recommended grasses, sedges and rushes Little Bluestem Comparison Chart
Schizachyrium scoparium

(little bluestem) and its cultivars Switchgrass Comparison Chart
Panicum virgatum

(switchgrass) and its cultivars Pocket Meadows in Full Sun: Guide and Plant Chart

Overview of common pocket meadow features, growing requirements, planting advice and recommended forbs (flowering herbaceous perennials) and grasses. Average date of first frost by state

Autumn offers many opportunities to work in the garden. Why does the average first date of frost matter when planting cool and warm season native plants?

How to handle dormant plant material in early spring

As your orders arrive for spring planting, you may notice some variability between the flats you receive. Don’t panic! Here are some helpful guidelines.

Shipping and Planting Information for Plugs

Includes an overview of site preparation, installation and planting tips.

Level III Ecoregions of the Continental United States

Ecoregions are areas where ecosystems (and the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources) are generally similar.

PODCASTS

Growing Greener Podcast

Guests: Amanda McClean and Claudio Vazquez, co-owners of Izel Native Plants - Expanding the palette and knowledge-based of American gardeners, Aug 2, 2023

GardenDC Podcast

Guests: Amanda McClean and Claudio Vazquez, co-owners of Izel Native Plants - Sourcing Native Plant, Episode 150

The Garden Question Podcast with Craig McManus

Guest: Shannon Currey - Izel Native Plants - Growing & Understanding Grasses & Sedges, Episode: 076