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Native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, Iceland poppies are hardy but short-lived perennials ,grown as biennials , that yield large, papery, bowl-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers supported by hairy, 1-foot, curved stems among...

* This is an annual or biennial herb with one erect, mostly unbranched stem growing 20 to 100 centimeters tall. * It is native to China,and it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.

* It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * A nutritious starch is obtained from the root.

It is a naturalized species and often a weed in parts of North America, but it is probably native in Alaska and Greenland . The plant is also known as an introduced species across much of the rest of the world, including Australia .

* A sprawling plant unless staked, perhaps best for romping through a semi-wild border; small blue flowers in considerable numbers in midsummer; full sun or part shade, persistent once established; native to China.

* Also commonly called pig squeak because of the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger. * Leaves are often used in floral arrangements. * Foliage turns purplish-bronze in winter.

Plants usually die to the ground in winter each year. Consider placing it near bodies of water or in native plant gardens. In Missouri, it is found only in certain swampy areas in the far southeastern corner of the state (Steyermark).

A starchy and slightly sweet taste. * The bulb is eaten cooked. Common names include, Turk's Cap Lily , Turban Lily , Swamp lily or American Tiger Lily . Used like potatoes or as a thickener in soups.

* This is an annual or biennial herb with one erect, mostly unbranched stem growing 20 to 100 centimeters tall. * It is native to China,and it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant.

* Clusters of rosy-pink flowers are found at the tips of the branches. A polymorphic species, it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. * Spiraea japonica is a deciduous, perennial shrub native to Japan, China, and Korea.

* It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * A nutritious starch is obtained from the root.

* Fast grower especially when young. * In September, H. * When the white corollas have fallen, the calyces develop into deep red expanded lobes which persist into November. * This is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree.

It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. * Rosa rugosa ( rugosa rose , Japanese rose , or Ramanas rose ) is a species of rose native to eastern Asia , in northeastern China , Japan , Korea and southeastern...

* Hamamelis mollis is a species of witch-hazel native to central and eastern China , in Anhui , Guangxi , Hubei , Hunan , Jiangxi , Sichuan , and Zhejiang . X intermedia, source of most cultivars.

The Cherokee in the Tennessee area called it ocoee ; the Ocoee River and valley are named after this plant, which is the Tennessee State Wildflower . One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is a common wildflower in the southern United States...

* The young seed heads are used as a condiment, they are hot and acrid. * Papaver orientale ( Oriental poppy ) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, and northern Iran.

Likes plenty of moisture and a rich loamy slightly acid soil. * Prefers a light well-drained soil and a sunny position. Kaempferi; native to Korea, China, Central Asia, and Japan. Requires a lime-free soil.

Other common names include Rose acacia and Rose locust . It has the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, and with light shade it does not inhibit growth of annual and perennial herbs.

* A warm infusion of the root has been used as a wash on sores and snake bites. * Daisy like in form, with deep yellow or orange-yellow petals with brownish-purple centers; may be an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial; full sun; native from Massachusetts...

Used for small items, nails, walking sticks etc. Wood - hard, white, fine grained. * In late summer parent has much larger flowers, first white, then purplish-pink, then brown; to 12" x 18", especially large if the shrub is pruned to a few stems.

Its a native that thrives in shady locations and adds interest year round. The new bark is pleasant to chew. The fruit is about the size of an olive. * I've always liked Spicebush.

This shrub is most often found near water, usually directly on the bank of a water source. * It bears plentiful clusters of fuzzy white flowers and bluish-white berries. * Cornus glabrata is a species of dogwood native to California and Oregon and known...

* Best grown in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. * Closely related to and in the same family as witch hazel. * A shrub grown for its pale yellow, fragrant flowers in spring before leaves emerge;...

* Pawpaw is a large shrub or small tree growing to a height of 11 meters. * The fruit falls from the tree in autumn and is then stored until fully ripe. * The fruit can also be used for making preserves, pies, ice cream and other sweet desserts.

* Some native North American Indian tribes used the root as a protection against rattlesnakes. * The leaves have been used to weave baskets and mats. * A fine blue infusion is obtained from the flowers and this can be used as a litmus substitute to test...

* Easily grown from seed. * Deeply lobed glossy green leaves (2-3' long) form an ornamental mound which usually remains attractive throughout the growing season. Flowers are on a very long flowering stem and consist of a lower lip and upper tooth-like...

As with all hibiscus, grow in full sun with plenty of water and fertilizer throughout the summer months to maximize the blooming potential. The heart of the flower is deep red that graduates to light lavender-white petals.