Canadian goldenrod is a herbaceous long-lived perennial and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to northeastern and north-central North America…
Also known as African bluebell, this deciduous clump-forming perennial is native to South Africa where it grows in the moist soils of grasslands, slopes, valley bottoms and cliffs. It is…
Native to mountain woodlands of northern Africa, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is a member of the barberry family, Berberidaceae, that also includes nandina, mahonia, and twinleaf. It grows up to…
Native to North Africa, this bushy cool weather annual is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. Plants grow 2-3′ tall and have…
Roses have been cultivated since 500 BC in Persia and China and were well-loved by the ancient Roman’s and Greeks. As Christianity spread through the Roman Empire the rose was…
Also known as Spanish arborvine, Spanish woodbine, and yellow morning-glory, wood rose is a perennial twining woody vine. It is a member of the morning-glory family, Convolvulaceae, that also includes…
This annual sunflower is native to Texas where it grows in sandy areas near the seacoast. It is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow,…
The Madonna lily has been revered since ancient times and was considered a symbol of beauty, fertility and wealth. The ancient Egyptian dedicated it to Isis, the goddess of motherhood…
Also called silver dust, this herbaceous annual or tender perennial sub-shrub is native to the Island of Capraia in Italy and is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that…
This herbaceous perennial, also known as eggs and bacon and birdsfoot deervetch, is native to the grasslands of Eurasia and North Africa. It was introduced to the US from Europe…
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