The little Atlantic seaside state of Maryland comprehend three geographical regions . They are the low , squashy coastal plain ; the Piedmont ’s robust valleys and rolling James Jerome Hill ; and the northern Blue Ridge Mountains . Many Old Line State native plants – those growing there when the first Europeans arrived – will expand in all three regions . lay out from ground covers to trees , they provide low - maintenance garden looker and wildlife food and shelter , say the University of Maryland Extension .

Wild Ginger

Wild ginger ( Asarum canadense ) is a perennial 4 to 8 - inch ground screen native to the Maryland woods . Each plant has a pair of fleeceable , heart and soul - shaped leaves that often conceal its reddish brown heyday . Flowers appear between April and June , grant to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center ( LBJWC ) . Ginger - flavored roots spread quickly into large colonies . uncivilised peppiness likes partial to full nicety and moist , humus - rich , acidic soil . Handle with gloves to avoid skin irritation .

Virgin’s Bower

Virgin ’s bower ( Clematis virginiana ) , a rapidly growing perennial vine , has dark light-green leafage and fragrant mid - summer to early fall flowers . Its ambrosia attracts hummingbird and butterfly stroke . Female bloom farm feathery seeds , put forward the LBJWC . Virgin ’s bower grow up to 20 feet a year and want the support of a trellis or fence to foreclose it from mount over other plants . Give it full sun to part tincture , and moist , organically rich stain . All the parts of this plant are toxic . Handle only with gloves and do not ingest .

Marsh Marigold

Marsh marigold ( Caltha palustris ) , a succulent in the buttercup class , grows along Maryland ’s streams , in wet Ellen Price Wood and marshy areas . Its hollow , fork stem has glossy , green heart - shaped leaves . grow up to 2 feet high , it has brilliant yellowish , buttercup - same blooms in April and May . Ingesting large amounts of its leaves is toxic , according to the LBJWC . Its juice may blister or inflame the peel and mucose membranes . Plant marsh marigold in partial to full tad and loaded , acidulent rich territory .

Witch Hazel

A 10- to 15 - foot shrub , hag hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) has multiple bole and round-backed branches . Its immature leave become sensationalistic in the downslope , dropping before the outgrowth stand their fragrant , wrinkled yellowed flowers . Shrubs bloom from September to December , when flowers give way to brown oval seedpod that can expel their seeds up to 30 feet , submit the LBJWC . Plant in full sun ( for best flowering ) to shadow and acidulent , fertile well - debilitate filth . Keep hag hazel plants well watered .

Chokecherry

Chokecherry ( Prunus virginiana ) is a small – up to 30 metrical unit – tree native to Maryland ’s moist timber , stream banks and roadsides , according to the LBJWC . From May to July , it bears fragrant clouds of 3- to 6 - in whitened flower clustering . The black or red cherries that follow become increasingly sweet as they mature through August and September . employ them in syrup , juice , jelly and vinegar , but avoid the toxic twig and leaves . flora chokecherry in sunshine to shade and pH - neutral , damp soil .

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