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Plants of Williamsburg: Horseradish ( Armoracia rusticana aka Cochlearia armoracia)

Karen May 5, 2022 0 Comments

This herbaceous perennial is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes broccoli, alyssum, and stock. It’s origin is obscure but it is believed to be native to…

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Plant Profile: Partridge-Breast (Aloe variegata aka Gonialoe variegata)

Karen May 4, 2022 0 Comments

This evergreen succulent perennial is also known as tiger aloe and is a member of Asphodelaceae family that also includes daylily (Hemerocallis), red hot poker (Kniphofia), and foxtail lily (Eremurus).…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Parrot Feather ( Myriophyllum aquaticum)

Karen May 3, 2022 0 Comments

The fluffy blue-green foliage of this emergent perennial aquatic plant resembles parrot feathers to some and miniature fir trees to others so whichever your fancy, this plant may delight. To…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Beebalm aka Bergamot (Monarda didyma)

Karen May 2, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as oswego tea, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, basil, and adjuga. It is native to eastern North…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plants of the Bible: Athel Tree (Tamarix aphylla aka T. articulata)

Karen April 29, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as Athel pine, this evergreen tree is native to arid and semi-arid subtropics and tropics in Africa, Middle East and parts of southern and western Asia where it…

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Weeds and Their Control: Mexican Fireweed (Kochia scoparia aka Bassia scoparia)

Karen April 28, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as burning bush and summer cypress, Mexican fireweed is a bushy annual and a member of the goosefoot family, Chenopodiaceae, that also includes cock’s comb, globe amaranth, and…

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Plant Profile: Rabbit Foot Fern (Davallia Fejeensis)

Karen April 28, 2022 0 Comments

Native to Fiji, this epiphytic evergreen fern is a member of the Davalliaceae plant family that also includes other ferns with furry rhizomes such as deer foot and squirrel foot…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Giraffe Thorn (Vachellia erioloba aka Acacia erioloba)

Karen April 27, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as camel thorn, this evergreen tree or shrub is native to the deep, dry sandy soils of southern Africa. It is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae,…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Alligator Plant (Kalanchoe daigremontiana aka Bryophyllum daigremontianum)

Karen April 25, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as mother of thousands, devil’s backbone, and Mexican hat plant, this short-lived, succulent perennial is native to Madagascar and a member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also…

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Plants of the Bible: Crocus cancellatus

Karen April 22, 2022 0 Comments

This perennial corm is native from southern Turkey to southwest Syria but found on rocky hillsides and open woods from North Africa to Palestine and Armenia. It is a member…

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