Plantings
Perennials – all are native to the Eastern USA
1. Tickseed – Coreppsis
2. Wild Lupine – Lupinus perennis
3. Butterfly Weed - Asclepias tuberosa
4. Purple Coneflower – Echinacea purpurea
5. Joe Pye Weed – Eutrchium purpareum
6. Black-eyed Susan – Pudbeckia hirta
7. New England Aster – Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
8. Bee Balm or Wild Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa
9. Showy Goldenrod – Solidago speciosa
10. Culver’s Root – Veronicastrum virginicum
Grasses – again native plants
1. Little Blue Stem
2. Indian Grass
3. Virginia Wild Rye
4. Pennsylvania Sedge
5. Wood Fern
Trees – along the back area we planted 3 trees that would attract birds and bees – Amelanchier, Autumn Brilliance – a native tree from the Adirondacks with white flowers in the Spring
This project would never have been possible without the work, imput and support of our local community groups - here are their websites:
- Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - https://vancortlandt.org/
- Women of Woodlawn (WOW) - https://www.womenofwoodlawn.org/
- Woodlawn Heights Taxpayers and Community Organization - https://www.woodlawntaxpayers.com/
