Native Plants

An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even moisture levels and once the Oakleaf Hydrangea is well established it is more resistant to periodic dry spells.

A native of the southeastern US, these are seedlings and so the number and size of sterile florets, overall flower size, and mature plant size may vary from the images shown. The flowers are long lasting and fade through shades of pink and change to buff...

It can tolerate slightly more moisture during the growing season, spring to fall, and should be kept moderately dry during winter. From Almost Eden" below. 'Ihi is a rare and endangered Hawaiian native that needs excellent drainage.

An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even moisture levels and once the Oakleaf Hydrangea is well established it is more resistant to periodic dry spells.

Images courtesy of the US National Arboretum website . As you move into hotter climates more shaded conditions are generally preferred for this species and its cultivars. An organic mulch goes a long way toward helping maintaining consistent and even...

Excellent for muffins, pancakes, or fresh eating. Provide a well-drained acidic soil in full sun to partial sun. This is a dwarf and compact selection of our native Scrub or Dwarf Blueberry whose foliage makes it ripe for gardens and landscapes.

May reseed under good conditions and will slowly develop into a mass of plants. Grow it as a loose groundcover in shade to partial shade in a moist, but not soggy soil, preferably rich in organic matter.

Wholesale prices to everyone with NO MINIMUM PURCHASE. Located in Oregon's high desert, we are the largest wholesale grower in this regioy. Our plants are hardy and healthy. Quaking Aspen trees range from $20 to $120 each (caliper 1"-2.5") Many other...

The next time you are out for a hike in the woods keep your eyes open for some native orchids. This was just the beginning of my research. It just so happens that rattlesnake plantain is available to buy from growers and is very adaptable to houseplant...

All the North American species produce velvety red to orange-red berries.They are hardy to at least zone 5 or zone 4 if given extra winter protection. One group you might not think of are the fairy-bells or Disporum.

It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain plants when pruning that particular plant. Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage.

I expect my tree to grow 30 to 50 feet tall and to live for as many as 250 years. As a matter of fact, I seldom notice them. Fall color is outstanding, and it is one of the first trees to show fall color.

There are many closely related species known around the world and most gardeners have a choice of a native selection to their specific area. Plants like the Swamp Buttercup should be handled with care to prevent invasive impact on the ecosystem.

An example of this can be found in Garden Terms by clicking the link above.These are beautiful plants, especially when trained to grow on trellises and pergolas and allowed to drape down over sitting areas of the garden.A wonderful book about Australian...

One of the most rewarding and giving of native plant gardens is the meadow garden. Here is a small list of some trees and shrubs that are a must in the prairie gardenmore of these wonderful plants you can use to highlight the area.

10 radiation : normal (cs-137 at % bq per kg) crop: crop is 2010 or later Moisture : 0.04% maximum reducing sugar : 0.05% maximum by weight pb content: 1 ppm maximum as content: 1 ppm.

, commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United States (Ohio to Michigan to Iowa south to Louisiana and Georgia).

And remember that if you come and visit you will be able to enjoy fresh palm cabbage either raw as salad or turned in a variety of recipes. Palm trees have a quite special look and immediately make people think of the tropics even if some species grow...

Association of Societies for Growing Australian PlantsProteaceae species generally speaking, have specialised root systems developed to maximise nutrient intake from sparse soils. If such chemicals are used on them, low phosphate, slow release & purpose-made...

It is drought tolerant and somewhat resistant to deer and rabbits. They're tough, hard to kill and come with the added benefit of being attractive to bees, butterflies and wildlife.One of the first plants to wrap itself in an autumn cloak is sumac.

Is there a spot in your landscape that could use some color, perhaps an area that does not receive as much attention as your other gardens? Wherever you decide to plant these flowers, I am certain they will bring many smiles to those who pass by.

The wonderful blue color of the blooms and the gray-green of the leaves, make it worth the effort. If you find that they are taking over, deadhead plants as blooms begin to fade to prevent seed pods from forming.Give plants plenty of room to spread out.

‘Little Joe' is a more compact cultivar than the species, typically growing in a clump to 3-4' tall and to 1-3' wide. Exact parentage of this cultivar is unknown. This is a wetland species which is native primarily to sandy swamps, riverbanks and moist...

Echinacea is a must have in every garden for butterflies and pollinators. , commonly called purple coneflower, is a coarse, rough-hairy, herbaceous perennial that is native to moist prairies, meadows and open woods of the central to southeastern United...

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. They are wonderful companion plants for ferns, mayapples, woodland anemones, hepatica and jack-in-the-pulpits.

They ate the cooked roots for intestinal disorders, used the seeds in headache remedies, and stuffed raw pieces of the root into dental cavities to help ease toothaches. From time to time I read of such poisonings in newspaper articles.

Often, they will open and close several times in one day if the cloud cover is broken. Remember to only take a few from around the edges and be aware that it may take several years for the spring beauties to settle in and bloom for you.