Native Plants

In cooler more northerly latitudes the Oakleaf Hydrangea is known to tolerate more sun. Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia...

Winter shows off the Oakleaf Hydrangeas peeling buff and coppery colored bark and tiny buds which look like praying hands at the tips of the stems. Where the Oakleaf Hydrangea gets some sunlight it will typically have the most intense fall foliage colors.

Although 'Ihi is considered hardy to 20-25 o F we suggest that you bring it indoors anytime temperatures fall below freezing and place it in a warm sunny window. The thick rounded cupped leaves are arranged uniformly opposite each other in four rows along...

In cooler more northerly latitudes the Oakleaf Hydrangea is known to tolerate more sun. Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia...

The beautiful velvety Oak-leaf like foliage is a rich medium green for much of the year but deepens to purples and reds in fall. Provide the Oakleaf Hydrangeas with a soil that is moist but well-drained.

In spring John Blue Dwarf Blueberry produces clusters of white flowers that develop into green-gray fruit that ripen to blue-black in May and June. Excellent for muffins, pancakes, or fresh eating.

This interesting member of the carrot family or Apiaceae is native to much of the eastern and central US with distribution extending well into Canada. According to Dr. Allen's Edible Plants of the Gulf South , Wild Chervil or Honewort is an easy to grow,...

We are open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. Quaking Aspen trees range from $20 to $120 each (caliper 1"-2.5") Many other native plants available. SW Oregon wholesale nursery grows hardy and native plants for landscapes and restoration...

It is one of the subtle treasures of nature.Goodyear pubsecens blooms in mid to late summer. Commercial orchid mix is a good option for potting them up. It just so happens that rattlesnake plantain is available to buy from growers and is very adaptable...

Read on to learn more about this group of woodlanders. Hosta and Astilbe immediately come to mind. There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at odds as to what to grow in shady locations.

In some instances where the required pruning would be drastic, the pruning may be done towards the end of summer even if the plant has not finished blooming. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance,...

Trees are primarily dioecious (separate male and female trees), though each tree has some perfect flowers. The dark blue oval-shaped half-inch long fruits produced in the autumn are more noticeable than the flowers, and birds spot them right away.

Most gardeners use containers to keep it in check. Old home remedies for ailments as diverse as rheumatism and insanity list buttercups as an ingredient.Gardeners that plant to attract bees and butterflies should consider setting aside a wild area for...

This Australian native is easy to grow and has beautiful spikes of vibrant color to grace your garden trellis or arbor. Keep a watchful eye out for this tendency.before planting. If preferred, it will also make a thick, tangled groundcover in areas where...

There is a large movement in the southern half of the United States to move back towards native plants that at one time covered all this area. Here is a small list of some trees and shrubs that are a must in the prairie gardenmore of these wonderful plants...

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Narrow-ovate leaves (to 6” long) are medium green. It typically grows in an upright clump to 2-3′ tall and to 1-1.5′ wide on sturdy, well-branched stems that do not need staking.

For more information on Mascareignes archipelago, see this The Mascareignes archipelago has its share, including a few endemic species. Palm trees have a quite special look and immediately make people think of the tropics even if some species grow in...

Banksias are one of Australia's most diverse & beautiful flowering plants. If such chemicals are used on them, low phosphate, slow release & purpose-made protea mixes are suggested.The list below leads to plenty of hints for raising & caring for established...

The compound leaves often grow between 12' and 18" and droop from the stems in an attractive manner.Sumac isn't picky about soil or fertilizer. Songbirds love the berries and are often seen picking through the clusters in the dead of winter.Sumac is most...

Here, we will look at two beautiful bloomers, Mountain Garland (Clarkia elegans) and Rocket Larkspur (Consolida ambigua), with lovely clusters of blooms. Wherever you decide to plant these flowers, I am certain they will bring many smiles to those who...

Seeds will only germinate if the soil they land on or are planted in, is like that from which they came. Once these plants ‘take hold' in your garden, they reseed every year thereafter.

Also performs well in moist sandy to gravely soils. It was discovered growing among a population of seedlings of this species at a Conard-Pyle Nursery in Pennsylvania. Generally intolerant of shady locations.

They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large daisies with coned centers. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened...

In the garden, provide these plants with dappled sunlight and a rich, organic soil that remains reasonably moist. Generally the Asian species are only hardy to zone 7; many of the American species are fine for zone 6 with the notable exception of A.

She mentioned other so called cures, including ear infections and epilepsy. Thank you so much Ava Eads, Weezingreens and all my Alaska friends. Flattened white flowerheads can measure almost a foot in diameter.

It certainly is a spring beauty. This sweet little wildflower is aptly named. Stripping our native wildflowers from their habitats is against good conservation practices and should only be done in the event that construction threatens the plants.