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Plant Profile: Yellow Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia aka Abronia arenaria)

Karen March 2, 2026 0 Comments

Also called coastal verbena, this herbaceous perennial is native to the west coast of North America from Santa Barbara County, California, to the Canada-US border where it grows on beach…

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Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southwest

Karen Meyers January 22, 2026 0 Comments

Also called bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, Monarda is a genus of annuals and herbaceous perennials belonging to the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, lavender and…

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Plant Profile: Dune Tansy (Tanacetum camphoratum aka T. douglasii)

Karen January 19, 2026 0 Comments

Also known as camphor tansy, this herbaceous perennial is native to the Pacific Coast of North America from British Columbia to Northern California where it grows on sand dunes and…

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Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Mid-Atlantic

Karen Meyers January 1, 2026 0 Comments

Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…

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Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Rocky Mountain Area

Karen Meyers December 25, 2025 0 Comments

Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…

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Plant Profile: Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes- caprae aka O. cernua)

Karen December 22, 2025 0 Comments

A member of the wood-sorrel family, Oxalidaceae, Bermuda buttercup is a herbaceous perennial also known as buttercup oxalis, Cape sorrel, English weed, goat’sfoot, sourgrass, and soursob. It is indigenous to…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Seaside Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens)

Karen December 15, 2025 0 Comments

Also known as salt-marsh goldenrod, this succulent herbaceous perennial is native to coastal areas of eastern North America, parts of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America where it grows on…

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Plants for a Mary Garden: Yellow Bedstraw (Galium verum) Lady’s Bedstraw

Karen Meyers December 9, 2025 0 Comments

The link between Galium verum and Mary arises out of early customs and legend. The dried stems and flowers of the plant were traditionally used to stuff mattresses especially for…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Daisy (Bellis perennis)

Karen Meyers December 1, 2025 0 Comments

Also known as lawn daisy and English daisy, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes chrysanthemum, dandelion, and lettuce. It is native to…

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Liatris Native to New England

Karen Meyers November 27, 2025 0 Comments

Often known as gayfeathers or blazing stars, these herbaceous perennials are a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, zinnia, and lettuce. They are native to North…

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