Named after the state of Maryland, but found across a wide range in eastern and central North America.
Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation like other legumes.
Host plant for Cloudless Sulphur and Sleepy Orange butterflies, providing food for their caterpillars.
Seeds are consumed by wild turkeys, bobwhite quail, and other birds.
Provides cover and habitat for pollinators and small wildlife.
Historically valued for medicinal purposes, like its relatives, though not commonly used today.
Deer-resistant, making it low-maintenance in naturalized landscapes.
Named after the state of Maryland, but found across a wide range in eastern and central North America.
Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation like other legumes.
Host plant for Cloudless Sulphur and Sleepy Orange butterflies, providing food for their caterpillars.
Seeds are consumed by wild turkeys, bobwhite quail, and other birds.
Provides cover and habitat for pollinators and small wildlife.
Historically valued for medicinal purposes, like its relatives, though not commonly used today.
Deer-resistant, making it low-maintenance in naturalized landscapes.
Bloom: mid- to late summer
Habitats: limestone glades; moist prairies; openings in wooded areas; riverbanks; savannas; thickets
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (3 to 6 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: loam; rocky material; sand
