Butterfly Attracting Plant Plant For Moist Soil For Sale In Kansas

Many authorities have now grouped both of these red elders together under the name of Sambucus racemosa. * Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy, nutrient-rich, neutral to slightly acidic loams.

The leaves can also be usedas a spice substitute. The new bark is pleasant to chew. I never knew about the Spicebush Swallowtail until recently though, thanks to the internet! I think I would grow these just to see the caterpillars! I'll be checking my...

However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range. * Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China .

Ducks and other water birds and shorebirds consume the seeds. * An easily grown plant, it prefers an open position in a moisture retentive or wet neutral to acid humus-rich soil. * The inner bark has been chewed in the treatment of toothaches.

* The species has reddish-purple flowers; grows in marshes, ditches, and other wet places, even in shallow water; flowering in June and July; needs acid soil in cultivation; many elaborate, unusual, beautiful, and rather difficult-to-grow cultivars, in...

The species is highly variable with respect to its pitchers, with plants in some localities reaching almost 1 metre in height, while in others, plants can be diminutive (such as the seldom seen 30 cm high dwarf form encountered at Garcon Point in Santa...

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* Thoroughwort is one of the most popular domestic medicines in North America where it is used in the treatment of influenza, colds, acute bronchitis, catarrh and skin diseases. It has been shown to stimulate resistance to viral and bacterial infections,...

* A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and infantile...

Border rears, cottage gardens, meadows, native plant gardens, wild/naturalized areas or water margins. They are commonly referred to as Joe-Pye weeds. It is a substantial plant which needs space, but when planted in groups or massed can provide spectacular...

Plant 10'' apart in full to part sun. Grow 12-16'' tall. Ideal for cut-flowers. For a rain garden. Highly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Winner of the prestigous 2005 Fleuroselect Gold Medal!

The leaves are often available all through the winter. Picked when first opened, the flowers are fermented with waterand sugar to make a very pleasant and intoxicating wine. They make an attractive garnish to salads, and can also be used as a cookedvegetable...

* Fruits are red turning dark purple, birds love them; more open and irregular than M. Alba; dark green leaves, yellow in fall; native to eastern and central United States in rich moist soil.

It is native to lowland wetlands in the southeastern United States , from Delaware and southern Illinois south to northern Florida and southeast Texas . * The common name comes from the acorns being largely enclosed in the cup; the scientific name comes...

* It is noted for its large palmate leaves and erect, woody stems covered in stinging spines. * In vitro studies showed that extracts of Devil's Club inhibit tuberculosis microbes.

* Swamp-rose Mallow or Rose mallow ( Hibiscus moscheutos ) is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. An infusion of the dried stalks has been used in the treatment of inflammation of the bladder.

An insectivorous plant, it is best grown in a boggy position and prefers a soil low in nitrogen. This conflicts with the hardiness rating of 7 (temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c) given in .

Any trimming should be done in the summer. * It is commonly used for woodenware, cooperage, fence posts, interior finish of houses etc. However, it is still the most widely used name for this species.

It is in flower from Aug to October, and the seeds ripen from Oct to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies. * It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist...

* A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. White alder ALRH2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator FACW Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After...

* In Europe it was believed that the plant could cure alcoholism . * Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed. * Early America settlers boiled parts of the plant to make into candy and they also used it as an ingredient in...

Some botanists treat pond pine as a subspecies of pitch pine. Other reports say that it is closely related to P. * The species name is derived from the persistently unopened cones that may remain closed for several years before they release their seeds;...

* The wood is similar to, and usually marketed mixed with, other white oaks. The swamp chestnut oak's bark can be sliced into flexible strips suitable for basket weaving, and for this reason the species is sometimes called the "basket oak".

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

The many fruits formed in each inflorescence have long silky appendages which, seen together, give the characteristic appearance of Old Man's beard . * Vigorous; 1" white flowers with a slight almond scent beginning in July; native to Europe.

The showy part of the floral display, however, is the white, pink or rose sepals that become petal-like and reminiscent of poinsettias. Rich-green foliage. Flowers are yellowish-green and tubular with five, reflexed lobes.

* Edible fruit - raw or cooked. * The droopy long leaves provide a 'sleepy' aura to the summer landscape. * The fruit can also be used for making preserves, pies, ice cream and other sweet desserts.