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Plants For A Plant Zoo: Leopard’s Bane (Doronicum caucasicum aka Doronicum orientalis)

Karen August 23, 2022 0 Comments

The profusion of yellow, daisy-like flowers of this herbaceous perennial are welcome in spring and can brighten a shady spot in the garden while it sparks the imagination of little…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Deer Fern (Blechnum spicant aka Struthiopteris spicant )

Karen August 2, 2022 0 Comments

A shady nook is always made more appealing by lush green vegetation that looks soft and inviting. Deer fern is a good plant to use in the shade with its…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plants for a Plant Zoo: Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum aka Ligularia tussilaginea)

Karen June 21, 2022 0 Comments

For a real WOW factor in a shady moist area, the leopard plant, Farfugium japonicum, is sure to please. There are many plants with the common name, leopard plant, so…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum viginianum)

Karen June 13, 2022 0 Comments

Also called eastern waterleaf and Shawnee salad , this herbaceous perennial is native to moist and wet woodlands in eastern US and is a member of the borage family, Borginaceae,…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta)

Karen May 17, 2022 0 Comments

Revive the garden in late summer to fall with the unusual orchid-like flowers of this herbaceous perennial. The 1 ‘ long flowers are carried singly or in clusters of 2-3…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Deer Fern (Blechnum spicant aka Struthiopteris spicant )

Karen March 30, 2022 0 Comments

This evergreen perennial fern is native to Europe, northern Asia, Japan and western North America from southern Alaska to the central California coast, mostly west of the Cascades. It belongs…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum aka Ligularia tussilaginea)

Karen March 21, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as tractor seat plant, this tender herbaceous perennial is native to moist meadows, stream banks, and coastal areas of Japan and eastern Asia and is a member of…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta)

Karen March 7, 2022 0 Comments

Native to moist shady sites in central and southern Japan, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the the lily family, Liliaceae, that also includes tulips, dog tooth violet, and…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)

Karen February 8, 2022 0 Comments

With its arching foliage this easy to grow herbaceous perennial might grab your attention for resembling a squatting spider but if not, the very long bloom time will please. The…

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Plant Profile: Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris aka Onoclea struthiopteris)

Karen January 26, 2022 0 Comments

Native to eastern North America, Europe, and eastern Asia, this clump-forming, deciduous fern is a member of the Onocleaceae, a small plant family of ferns distinguished by having two kinds…

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