Acorns of Quercus ruba (Northern red oak)
Our catalog lists the Wetland Rating from the National Wetland Plant List (NWPL) for each species we grow, also known as a species’ wetland indicator status. This provides insight to the moisture conditions different species tolerate. Below is a list of wetland indicators. Be aware that these categories generalize, and plants vary significantly within them on a species-by-species basis
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)
Wetland indicator status is a classification developed by the U.S. EPA, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of Engineers to help categorize plants for conservation and restoration projects. Wetland indicators are a useful tool at Mellow Marsh when we suggest substitutions for requested plants, since they help us ensure we match water requirements. They can be useful to people browsing our catalogue since they provide a filter for water needs.