January 27, 2022: Plant of the Week- Tellima grandiflora (Fringecup)
Tellima grandiflora, or Fringecup, is a perennial that can grow from 1-3 ft tall. It can be found along forest edges, stream banks or damp woods; growing in moist to well drained soil with full to part shade. You can… Continue reading
January 13, 2022: Plant of the Week- Wyethia angustifolia (Narrowleaf Mule’s Ears)
Wyethia angustifolia, also known as “Narrowleaf Mule’s Ears,” is a perennial that can grow from 1 to 3 feet tall. It grows best in sandy to well drained soil in full sunlight, and can be found from hills to meadows.… Continue reading
November 25, 2021: Plant of the Week- Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly Everlasting)
Anaphalis margaritacea, the Pearly Everlasting is a perennial herb that blooms July through September, and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This plant prefers partial sun with moist to dry soil. The foliage alternates with long, narrow, green leaves;… Continue reading
November 11, 2021: Plant of the Week- Allium cerium (Nodding Onion)
Allium cernuum, the Nodding Onion is a perennial that flowers in late spring to early summer. It grows up to 20 inches tall, and prefers full to mostly sunny areas like forest edges, meadows, coastal bluffs or glacial outwash with… Continue reading
October 28, 2021: Plant of the Week- Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)
Achillea millefolium, or Common Yarrow is a rhizomatous perennial that usually 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. Common… Continue reading