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31 Fothergilla major (Large Fothergilla)

Fothergilla major, commonly known as Large Fothergilla, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It’s recognized for its intensely fragrant, bottlebrush-shaped white flowers in spring and spectacular orange to scarlet fall foliage. The plant provides vibrant seasonal interest and is par...

32 Amelanchier alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia, commonly known as the Saskatoon serviceberry, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It produces white flowers in the spring followed by small, edible purple-blue berries. These berries historically served as a crucial dietary staple for various Indigenous natio...

8.18 Great
Why this score

Important edible native fruit with Indigenous history, ornamental bloom, and strong cold hardiness; regional recognition limits score.

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33 Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana (witch-hazel) is a North American shrub notable for blooming in late autumn after leaf fall, and for providing the active ingredient in widely used astringent medicinal preparations.

8.16 Great
Why this score

Native late bloom, medicinal extract fame, and wildlife value are strong; understated flowers limit mass ornamental appeal.

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34 Wild Blue Phlox

Wild blue phlox, Phlox divaricata, is a herbaceous perennial native to woodlands and forest margins in eastern North America. In spring it bears loose clusters of fragrant, five-lobed flowers that range from pale blue and lavender to nearly white. It grows naturally in partly shaded, humus-rich site...

8.16 Great
Why this score

Fragrant blue woodland phlox is widely admired in native gardens for beauty, adaptability, and spring display.

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35 Finger Lime (Microcitrus australasica)

The finger lime, Citrus australasica, is a thorny shrub or small tree native to the rainforests of eastern Australia. Its elongated fruits contain separate, bead-like juice vesicles that burst when eaten, leading to the culinary description citrus caviar. The fruit occurs in several skin and pulp co...

8.15 Great
Why this score

Highly prized by chefs for citrus pearls and visual texture; garnish role and price limit everyday appeal.

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36 Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia creeper, is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine native to eastern and central North America. It is distinguished by its compound leaves divided into five leaflets and its ability to scale vertical surfaces using adhesive sucker pads rather than...

8.15 Great
Why this score

Native wildlife value, spectacular fall color, strong adaptability, and broad landscape approval outweigh vigorous growth concerns.

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37 Prairie Dock

Prairie dock, Silphium terebinthinaceum, is a long-lived perennial in the aster family native to tallgrass prairies and open habitats of central North America. It forms a basal cluster of large, rough-textured leaves and sends up tall, mostly leafless stalks bearing yellow flower heads in summer. It...

8.14 Great
Why this score

Prairie specialists praise longevity, dramatic foliage, deep roots, and restoration value; appeal is strong but niche.

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38 The Wildflowers of the Australian Outback

These botanical prints showcase iconic wildflowers from Australia’s diverse Outback landscapes. Featuring species like kangaroo paw, wattle, and desert pea, they represent the region's native plant life and its remarkable adaptability. The artwork originates from the Kew Botanical Collection, offeri...

39 Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis, widely known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It is characterized by its flat, scaly, fan-like foliage arranged in flattened sprays. The tree is a popular choice for ho...

8.12 Great
Why this score

Historically important evergreen hedge and screen with great hardiness; deer browsing and overuse reduce enthusiasm.

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40 Physocarpus opulifolius

Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly called common ninebark, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern and central North America. It is distinguished by arching branches, clusters of small white or pinkish flowers, and mature bark that peels away in thin layers. Adaptable to varied soils and moisture cond...

8.12 Great
Why this score

Native durability, exfoliating bark, flowers, and strong modern cultivars earn high regard; suckering and mildew can annoy.

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41 Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingonberry is a circumpolar evergreen shrub whose tart red berries support a major commercial harvest in Scandinavia, with Sweden alone producing tens of millions of kilograms annually from wild stands.

8.11 Great
Why this score

Major northern berry crop with strong culinary tradition and evergreen groundcover value; acidic-site needs limit use.

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42 Cornus sericea (Red Twig Dogwood)

Cornus sericea, commonly known as Red Twig Dogwood, is a native North American shrub. It’s notable for its striking crimson stems throughout the winter and its adaptability to frequently flooded or wet soils. This deciduous plant provides habitat and visual interest in riparian areas and is often ut...

43 Ilex decidua (Possumhaw)

Ilex decidua, commonly known as Possumhaw, is a native shrub found throughout the southeastern United States. It’s notable for its persistent bright orange-red berries which remain on the plant through much of winter providing food and color. This deciduous holly offers valuable winter interest and...

44 Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame Azalea)

Rhododendron calendulaceum, commonly known as Flame Azalea, is a deciduous shrub native to the Appalachian region. It’s recognized for its vibrant orange and red flowers, a striking contrast within the azalea family. This species holds significance in horticultural history as a primary ancestor util...

45 Itea virginica

Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire) is a southeastern U.S. native shrub prized for fragrant white flower racemes in summer and reliable red to burgundy autumn color across a wide range of conditions.

8.09 Great
Why this score

Fragrant flowers, excellent fall color, native value, and wet-soil tolerance create strong consensus; suckering is a caveat.

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46 Fothergilla major

Fothergilla major, commonly known as mountain witch alder, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains and southeastern regions of the United States. The plant is distinguished by its white, fragrant flowers arranged in dense, b...

8.08 Great
Why this score

Excellent native shrub with fragrant spring flowers and brilliant fall color; slower growth keeps score slightly restrained.

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47 Sambucus nigra

Sambucus nigra, commonly called European elder or black elder, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and parts of western Asia and North Africa. It bears broad clusters of small cream-colored flowers followed by dark purple-black berries. The flowers are used in cordials and other prep...

8.08 Great
Why this score

Strong culinary, medicinal, wildlife, and cultural reputation; messy growth and toxicity when raw keep consensus below elite.

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48 Closed Gentian

Closed gentian, Gentiana andrewsii, is a perennial wildflower native to eastern and central North America. Its blue to violet flowers remain closed or nearly closed at maturity, and strong insects such as bumblebees can force their way between the petals to reach the nectar. The plant blooms late in...

8.08 Great
Why this score

Closed blue flowers and bumblebee specialization earn strong expert appreciation, with distinctive late-season appeal.

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49 Callicarpa americana

Callicarpa americana, commonly called American beautyberry, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States and nearby regions. It is distinguished by dense clusters of violet-purple fruits that encircle the stems and become conspicuous in late summer and autumn. The shrub is used in n...

8.07 Great
Why this score

Memorable purple berries, native value, and strong public appeal; loose habit and regional hardiness limit universality.

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50 Apple Shortcuts

Apple Shortcuts allows users to combine multiple actions from various apps – like setting reminders, sending messages, or playing music – into single, customizable workflows triggered by Siri voice commands or button presses on the iPhone or iPad.

8.06 Great
Why this score

Widely adopted, powerful, and deeply integrated across Apple devices; inconsistent automation behavior, limited debugging, and platform restrictions frustrate advanced users.

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51 Prairie Trillium

Prairie trillium, Trillium recurvatum, is a perennial spring wildflower native to central and eastern parts of the United States. It has three mottled leaves arranged in a whorl and a stalkless flower with three upright maroon or reddish petals; its sepals curve backward, a feature reflected in the...

8.06 Great
Why this score

Mottled leaves, deep red flowers, and trillium status give strong spring-ephemeral appeal.

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52 Fothergilla gardenii

Fothergilla gardenii, commonly called dwarf fothergilla, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States and a member of the witch-hazel family. It produces fragrant, white, bottlebrush-like flower clusters in spring before or as the leaves emerge. Its foliage commonly develops shades...

8.05 Great
Why this score

Refined native with fragrant bottlebrush flowers and superb fall color; slow growth and availability limit wider acclaim.

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53 Rhododendron catawbiense

An Appalachian rhododendron introduced to European horticulture around 1809 by collector John Fraser, it became the primary parent species of most cold-hardy hybrid rhododendrons grown in temperate gardens.

8.05 Great
Why this score

Major hardy rhododendron parent with valued evergreen structure and blooms; less ornamental refinement than top hybrid selections.

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54 Cup Plant
Cup Plant

Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) is a tall perennial wildflower native to central and eastern North America, where it grows in prairies, floodplains, and other moist, sunny habitats. Its opposite leaves join around the square stem, forming cup-like basins that can retain rainwater and provide drinki...

8.05 Great
Why this score

Highly regarded prairie plant with distinctive leaf cups, wildlife value, and bold form, though can be aggressive.

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55 Veeam Backup for AWS

Veeam Backup for AWS provides enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions specifically designed for Amazon Web Services environments. It allows organizations to replicate and protect workloads running in the cloud, offering a native integration with Veeam’s established technology. This solution i...

56 Blackwell Switchgrass

Blackwell is a named cultivar of switchgrass, Panicum virgatum, a warm-season perennial grass used in conservation plantings, range seeding, revegetation, forage production, and wildlife habitat. Seed from a single plant was collected in 1934 near Blackwell, Oklahoma, and the cultivar was cooperativ...

8.03 Great
Why this score

Historic, broadly adapted forage and conservation cultivar with dependable productivity; newer varieties offer higher yield and regional specialization.

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57 Turtlehead
Turtlehead

Turtlehead commonly refers to North American perennials in the genus Chelone, especially white turtlehead, Chelone glabra. These wetland plants bear dense clusters of two-lipped flowers whose closed shape resembles a turtle's head, and they grow along streams, marshes, and other moist sites. White t...

8.03 Great
Why this score

Strong native wetland reputation, distinctive turtle-like blooms, and butterfly host status earn broad appreciation.

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58 Maximilian Sunflower

Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) is a tall perennial sunflower native to the central and western regions of North America. It grows from rhizomes and bears numerous yellow flower heads along the upper portions of its stems, generally flowering later in the growing season than many prair...

8.02 Great
Why this score

Popular native sunflower with strong late-season display and pollinator value, slightly limited by size and spread.

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59 Spotted Joe-Pye Weed

Spotted Joe-Pye weed, Eutrochium maculatum, is a tall perennial native to moist meadows, marsh edges, and stream banks across much of North America. It has whorled leaves, stems commonly marked with purple spots or blotches, and broad clusters of small pink to purplish flowers that attract many inse...

8.01 Great
Why this score

Major wet meadow pollinator plant with striking height and mauve clusters, widely valued in native landscapes.

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60 Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush) is a North American wetland shrub distinguished by its spherical, pin-cushion white flower heads and importance as a nectar source for pollinators and waterfowl habitat.

7.92 Good
Why this score

Highly valuable wetland native and pollinator plant with unusual flowers; large loose habit limits formal garden appeal.

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