Polished Native Shrub Foundation

For a neat-looking landscape with the benefit of native plants, use this EZ Scape™. Composed of plants with abundant flowers, foliage for larvae, and berries.

Featured Plants

LOW SCAPE MOUND® Black Aronia

Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth hydrangea

Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla

Seasonal Progression

Gardeners who like native plants and orderly landscapes will enjoy this EZ Scape™. It unites the species native to North America that are easiest to shape or naturally retain tidy habits. This group of plants complements each other in color and texture. The contrast between large flowers and tiny foliage and moody coloring helps the eye move across the garden. Each plant produces flowers that draw pollinators in or provide habitat for local wildlife. Use in spaces that could use a cohesive look, as well as benefit the ecosystem around it.

Environmental Requirements

Light	Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture	Light, Moderate
Soil	Loose, Well-drained
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Features	Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly, Tolerates Clay Soil

Shrubs in this EZ Scape™

LOW SCAPE MOUND® Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)

Versatile Habit • Three-Season Interest • Native

Height: 1.5 – 3′
Spread: 1.5 – 3′
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring (flowers)
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (berries + color change)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Adapts to virtually all soils. Pruning isn’t necessary, but can be performed after its spring bloom if berries are not a priority.

INVINCIBELLE® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)

Unique color • Strong stems • Award winner

Height: 3-4′
Spread: 2-3′
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Benefits from afternoon shade in warm climates. Will grow in most soils except those that remain wet. Yearly spring pruning is recommended. Cut back only by 1/3.

KODIAK JET BLACK® (Diervilla)

Black Foliage • Bright Yellow Flowers • Native Species

Height: 3 – 4′
Spread: 3 – 4′
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer (foliage color)
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (color change)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. It’s very shade tolerant, but foliage will not achieve the same depth of color. Adapts to most soils, except those that remain wet. Benefits from periodic rejuvenation pruning.