Spicebush

Deciduous Shrubs
Scientific name: Lindera benzoin
Height at purchase: 1.5-2 ft
Zone: 4-9
Conservation practices: F, H
Description:  6-17 ft high shrub with similar spread, producing fragrant yellow-green flowers March-April.  A tea can be made from the leaves and twigs, it is also a great plant for attracting wildlife.  Spicebush grows best in well-drained, moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It has a fast growth rate.
State restrictions: CA, MS, SC

Tulip Tree

Deciduous Tree
Scientific name: Liriodendron tulipifera
Height at purchase: 1.5-2 ft
Zone: 4-9
Conservation practices: E, S, H, T
Description: 80 to 100 feet tall and maintains a fairly narrow oval crown with up to a 40 ft spread. The Tulip looking flowers give you a delightful fragrance of nectar that you'll enjoy all spring long. This nectar even attracts birds – including ruby-throated hummingbirds, cardinals and finches – and other small wildlife... the perfect tree for wildlife lovers! The Tulip Poplar is highly resistant to disease and insects, making this a healthy tree that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Tuliptree is a fast growing tree that grows in acidic, moist, well drained soil and full sun.
State restrictions: CA, MS, SC

Daylily

Scientific name: Hermerocallis - Sunset
Zone: 3-9
Description: 36" high perennial. It has a flower that is orange with a yellow-gold throat. Daylily is a highly adaptable plant. It will thrive in most soil conditions and will tolerate light shade. This plant is drought resistant, and almost disease free. Daylily also has an extensive root system that makes it an excellent plant for soil erosion areas.
State restrictions: CA, MS, SC

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