Ilex glabra
Ecological Benefits: Attract pollinators, particularly honey bees, and supports various bird species
Bloom period: early summer-early fall
Best Areas for Planting: high moisture, part shade; sandy to peaty acidic soils
Natural Habitat: can be found in wet environments such as bogs or the woods of coastal plaints
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