Silene stellata Widowsfrill
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: pH <6.8
Form/Color Grows to 2'-3'; perennial, multi-stemmed, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
white flowers bloom July-August; fringed Tolerance: tolerance.
petals.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Open woods.
Ecosystem
Services:
Hydrology: Moist, rich soils.
Ornamental Brilliant white flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Used for increased diversity and
aesthetics in restoration of open
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. woodlands.
Tolerance:
Sisyrinchium angustifolium Blue Eyed Grass
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW- Soil: pH 5.0-7.0
Form/Color Perennial, grows to 6-20", flowers pale- Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
blue in June-July. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Moist, open soil, open woods, fields.
Ecosystem Browsed by large mammals and
Services: terrestrial birds.
Hydrology: Low tolerance of drought; medium
moisture usage.
Ornamental Radially symmetrical, pale-blue flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: