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Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata aka Cassia fasciculata aka Cassia chamaecrista)

Karen January 12, 2026 0 Comments

Also known as prairie senna, golden cassia, large-flowered sensitive pea, sleeping plant, and locust weed, this herbaceous annual is native to open woods, meadow, prairies and plains of eastern US.…

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Monardas Native to the Southeast

Karen Meyers January 8, 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…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Pheasant Tails Grass (Stipa arundinacea aka Anemanthele lessoniana)

Karen January 7, 2026 0 Comments

Also known as New Zealand wind grass and gossamer grass, this semi-evergreen perennial grass is native to New Zealand and is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also…

Wildflower Garden

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…

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…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Giant Feather Grass (Stipa gigantea)

Karen December 10, 2025 0 Comments

Also known as golden oats, this perennial cool-season grass is native to the mountains of Spain and Portugal, and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes rice,…

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…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliana)

Karen October 20, 2025 0 Comments

Native to the Great Plains of central North America, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. With a rhizomatous…

Meadow Garden

Meadow Garden: Native Sedges

Karen Meyers September 25, 2025 0 Comments

Sedges offer numerous benefits to meadows and some can be used instead of turf grass for lawns. They are aesthetically pleasing and play a significant role in in the ecological…

Meadow Garden

Meadow Garden: Native Flowering Annuals

Karen Meyers August 14, 2025 0 Comments

Native annuals can be used to enhance the meadow garden in many ways. Most annuals bloom with vibrant colors over a long bloom time and are easy to grow from…

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