October 6, 2022: Plant of the Week- Tolmiea menziesii (Piggy-back Plant)
The Tollmiea menziesii, or the Piggy-back Plant, is a perennial that can grow from 1 to 2 feet tall. It’s found in moist wooded areas, and grows best in moist to well drained soil with full to part shade. The… Continue reading
September 8, 2022: Plant of the Week- Symphoryotrichum subspicatum (Douglas Aster)
The Siymphoryotrichum subspicatum, or Douglas Aster is a rhizomatous, perennial that can grow from 1 to 3 feet tall. This plant is found along moist wood, stream banks, and shore lines. It grows best in well drained soil with full… Continue reading
August 12, 2022: Plant of the Week- Castilleja híspida (Harsh Paintbrush)
Castilleja híspida, or Harsh Paintbrush is a perennial that is found in moist wetlands. It can grow up to 3 ft tall, with bright red flowers and lance shaped, green fuzzy leaves! It grows best in moist to dry… Continue reading
July 28, 2022: Plant of the Week – Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
Achillea millefolium, or Common Yarrow is a perennial that blooms from July to October in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Commonly found in grasslands and open forests, this plant can grow up to 3 feet tall. Yarrow thrives in… Continue reading