Native Species Planting Guide for New York City

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Pycnanthemum virginianum Mountain Mint


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 5.5-7.0


Form/Color Grows to 1'to 3'; Flowers in numerous , Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
roundish heads, leaves lance-shaped, Tolerance: tolerance.
stalkless and rounded at the base, July-


September. Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Open areas, upland woods, fields.


Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.


Services:


Hydrology: Moist soil.


Ornamental White flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Pyrola americana American Wintergreen


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: Not Available.


Form/Color Perennial, evergreen, grows to 1', flowers Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
white in June-August, shiny, leathery and Tolerance: tolerance.


almost round leaves.


Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Moist to dry undisturbed woods.


Ecosystem
Services:


Hydrology: Moist, organic soil.


Ornamental White bell shaped flowers.


Value: Compatibility:


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:

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