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* Its common names include China aster and annual aster. * Callistephus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, containing the single species Callistephus chinensis.

* A nutritious starch is obtained from the root. * The flowers are demulcent, diuretic and emollient. * The red anthocyanin constituent of the flowers is used as a litmus. * It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before,...

Images courtesy of Proven Winners, www.provenwinners.com Good pest resistance and low maintenance make these plants invaluable assets in the garden and landscape. For a low maintenance planting select an Abelia that grows to the appropriate size for the...

Leaves are large, long and sharply toothed. * The plant has one simple erect stem, which is green with purple dots or longitudinal dashes. It flowers from mid-summer to the first frosts, makes an attractive backdrop in garden plots, and is very attractive...

* A small variety with deeply cut red leaves. * The crimson fall color is stunning.

* It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. * Foot-long clusters of yellow flowers in midsummer, followed by red or brownish "pods" that persist into fall; Dirr calls it a "beautiful dense tree of regular rounded...

Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World and inhabits moist and low-nutrient longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) savannas along the United States Gulf Coast , generally west of the Apalachicola River on the Florida Panhandle .

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

It is naturalized throughout much of the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest areas of the United States, and parts of Canada. * Tolerates most soils, but prefers a good loamy soil, abundant moisture and full sunlight.

They are very showy and have a pleasant fragrance. * Good tree for striking yellow late summer flowers in upright clusters as large as 2' x 1 1/2'; seed "pods" pinkish, very attractive, good for dried arrangements; bipinnate leaves; upright habit; flowers...

Its use has also been adopted by Ayurvedic medicine. Plants in this genus were probably the most frequently used of N. Its cone-shaped flowering heads are usually, but not always purple.

* In spring, the plant produces small, bright red flowers with 5-fold symmetry. * Like other members of the genus Sarracenia, the Sweet pitcher plant traps insects using a rolled leaf, which in this species is generally smaller and narrower than most...

However some may find the plant to be too tall for normal gardens. Robustus has a stem six to ten feet high, with leaves as long as 48 inches, and 4 inches in width, the widest in its genus.

It is a native of Europe. * Serratula tinctoria , commonly known as Saw-wort , is a species in the genus Serratula . It grows in moist soil, full sun to part shade, and grows up to one meter tall.

* The stalks can be eaten like celery and the flavor is similar. * Angelica atropurpurea is a species of plant that can be found in moist and swampy woodlands , mostly by riverbanks.

* Also commonly called pig squeak because of the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger. * Foliage turns purplish-bronze in winter. Leaves typically form a thick, slowly-spreading clump of foliage to 12" tall.

It is naturalized throughout much of the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest areas of the United States, and parts of Canada. * Tolerates most soils, but prefers a good loamy soil, abundant moisture and full sunlight.

* The seedcoat contains an extremely lethal poison that was once used by the KGB to dispose of their enemies. * The whole plant is very poisonous, even one seed has been known to be lethal to children.

* A species of maple native to northeastern North America from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland , and south to Pennsylvania. * Sometimes called "Moosewood". * It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in August.

They can also be sprouted and used in salads. * The mild-flavoured leaves (cooked as a spinach) are rich in vitamins and minerals. * It is an important crop for subsistence farmers in Africa.

Consider placing it near bodies of water or in native plant gardens. Vines typically grow to 6-10' tall. Crispa occurs on the current year's growth. * This clematis needs consistently moist soils.

It is much in demand among turners,and is used in making instruments and furniture especially where strength and smoothness are important. The seeds are legumes with large numbers of black seeds that contain cytisine (an alkaloid extremely poisonous to...

A mild flavour,though the texture is a bit tough. * The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a potherb, added to soups etc. They make an attractive garnish to salads, and can also be used as a cookedvegetable or in conserves etc.

* Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia . * A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia.

The seeds are rather small, but there are large numbers of them contained in capsules 3cm or more in diameter and so they are easy to harvest and utilize. The seeds are perfectly safe to eat, containing very little if any of the narcotic principles.

It is an upright annual (sometimes biennial or perennial ) native to most of North America , and is one of a number of plants with the common name Black-eyed Susan with flowers having dark purplish brown centers.

It is native to central North America. * Spartina pectinata is a species of cordgrass known by the common name prairie cordgrass . * Of upright, arching form; green leaves; flowers in late summer, flowering section of spike to 15" long; likes full sun...