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Plants for a Mary Garden: Quaking Grass ( Briza media) Our Lady’s Tresses

Karen Meyers May 13, 2025 0 Comments

At the time of Christ, women’s hair fashions were determined by both cultural practices and religious laws. Covering the hair with a scarf, veil or other fabric was considered a…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)

Karen April 9, 2025 0 Comments

Sneezeweed is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to eastern and north central North America where it…

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Plant Profile: Quaking Grass (Briza media)

Karen Meyers March 17, 2025 0 Comments

Native to meadows and pastures of Europe and Asia, this creeping perennial grass is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes wheat, rice, and bamboo. It is…

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Plant Profile: Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)

Karen February 19, 2025 0 Comments

Also called noble goldenrod, this rhizomatous herbaceous perennial is native to central and eastern US where it grows in open woods and fields. It is a member of the aster…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Stiff Sunflower (Helianthus rigidus aka H. pauciflorus))

Karen February 17, 2025 0 Comments

Also known as prairie sunflower this herbaceous perennial is native to central US and is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. It…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Karen Meyers February 5, 2025 0 Comments

Also called firewheel and sundance, this hairy annual is native to northern Mexico and southern and central US from Arizona east to Florida, and the Carolinas and north to Nebraska…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Karen December 25, 2024 0 Comments

This herbaceous perennial is native to North America where it grows in prairies, dry rocky woods, tickets, and abandoned areas in most of the US. It is a member of…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)

Karen Meyers December 9, 2024 0 Comments

Also called upright prairie coneflower and Mexican hat, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial is native to much of North American where it grows in prairies, plains, and disturbed areas. It is…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Silverleaf Sunflower (Helianthus argophyllus)

Karen December 4, 2024 0 Comments

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,…

Weeds

Weeds and Their Control: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum)

Karen November 21, 2024 0 Comments

Foxtail barley is a short-lived cool season perennial and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, bamboo, and rice. It is also known by several other…

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