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Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Bigelow Sneezeweed (Helenium bigelovii)

Karen August 28, 2023 0 Comments

Native to moist mediows, streamsides, and marshes of California and Oregon this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow and lettuce. It…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Russian Pea Shrub (Caragana frutex)

Karen August 23, 2023 0 Comments

Native to Turkestan and Siberia, this deciduous suckering shrub is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae, that also includes beans, lupines and mimosa. It grows 6-10′ tall and forms…

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Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

Karen August 22, 2023 0 Comments

This deciduous small tree is a member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes cherry, almond, and lady’s mantle. It’s origin is uncertain but it was extensively cultivated in…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Japanese Anemone (Anemone tomentosa)

Karen August 21, 2023 0 Comments

Earlier to flower and hardier than other Japanese anemones, this herbaceous perennial is native to open grassy slopes in northern China. Also known as windflower, it is a member of…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects: Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)

Karen August 17, 2023 0 Comments

March marigold is a herbaceous perennial native to the Northern Hemisphere where it is found growing in marshes, stream edges, and other wet areas. It is a member of the…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Mediterranean Sea Holly (Eryngium bourgatii)

Karen August 16, 2023 0 Comments

Native to Morocco, Lebanon, Turkey, France, and Spain, this rosette-forming herbaceous perennial is a member of the parsley family, Apiaceae, that also includes dill, celery, and Queen Anne’s lace. It…

Garden History

Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)

Karen August 15, 2023 0 Comments

Native to maritime habitats of Europe and western temperate Asia, asparagus is a herbaceous perennial and member of the Asparagaceae plant family that also includes yucca, hosta, and spider plant.…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)

Karen August 14, 2023 0 Comments

Summer savory is an annual and a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, that also includes rosemary, thyme, and beebalm. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.…

Poisinous Plants

Poisonous Plants: Four-O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa)

Karen August 10, 2023 0 Comments

Native to the dry tropical regions of North, Central, and South America, this herbaceous perennial, also known as marvel of Peru and is a member of the plant family Nyctaginaceae…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria aureae)

Karen August 9, 2023 0 Comments

Native to Chile, this tender perennial is a member of the Alstroemeriaceae plant family and a popular cut flower of the floristry industry. It is the hardiest and most vigorous…

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