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Wildflower Garden

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…

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Midwest

Karen Meyers December 11, 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…

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Liatris Native to the Southeast

Karen Meyers December 4, 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…

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…

Meadow Garden

Meadow Garden: Mid-Sized Native Flowering Perennials for Mesic to Wet Soil in Sun

Karen Meyers July 31, 2025 0 Comments

The use of mid-sized native flowering perennials in a meadow garden adds color, texture, and biodiversity while blending well with the grasses that characterize a meadow. In addition, the plants…

Critters: Animals in the Garden

Six Purple-Flowered Plants that Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Karen November 20, 2012 0 Comments

A garden a flutter with butterflies sipping nectar from the flowers on a sunny day is a beautiful sight. A visit of a hummingbird to the garden is a treat.…

Herbaceous Perennials

Ten Easy Care Perennials that Tolerant Air Pollution

Karen August 26, 2010 0 Comments

The problem of air pollution is getting better as more people begin to understand the negative impact on their lives but not all areas have clean air. Unfortunately there are…

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Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Adagio Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’)

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Buckeyes (Aesculus sp) Native to the Mid-Atlantic

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Sweet Grass (Muhlenbergia felipes aka M. sericea)

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Book Review: Flower Academy

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