… The Balkan Maple is a European native that can reach a height of 40 feet with a slightly narrower spread. Its green, palmate foliage turns a nice yellow in the fall. It can be planted in full or partial sun in well-drained evenly moist soil. It is hardy to Zone 5. …
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… Good Earth An elder taught me that mshkeke is the Potawatomi word we use for medicine , but the literal translation is good Earth . There is … Potawatomi Nation and manager of the medicinal plant garden at the Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg. The author, Gina Roxas-Gonzales, has learned about healing from the traditional … and sore throat. Love Medicine Amowesh (wild bergamot) is used to promote sweating in the sweat lodge. The flowers have a sweet, pungent smell. In some Native American cultures, …
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… Italian bugloss is a clump-forming perennial that produces showy blue flowers in May and June. It grows to a height of 5 feet in full sun and moderate moisture and sharp drainage. Plants may be cut back severely if the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers are produced in mid-summer and attract hummingbirds and bees. The leaves are toothed and grow in pairs. It has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a semi-evergreen, upright plant that can grow up to 4 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet . The edges of the fronds are undulated or curled. It needs to be in wet or consistently moist soil in full to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Henderson's Fawn Lily is native to Oregon and northern California. It blooms with nodding, pink-lavender flowers in mid-spring and can reach a height of 1 foot. Its dark green leaves are mottled with brown or maroon. It can grow in full or partial sun in well-drained soil. Reduce water in the summer when the plant is done …
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… The oxblood lily plant is grown from bulbs, thrives in full or partial sun and grows 11-15 inches tall. The plant is dormant in late summer and produces leaves when fall rains begin. In the following July through August it …
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… Jewel Mix nasturtium is a sprawling annual featuring a range of colors, including yellow, deep red, orange, and … salmon, with some doubles. This is a superb annual for bedding or hanging baskets. It thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sunny sites and performs best in cool weather. Leaves, flowers, and immature fruits all …
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… Broad-leaved or Upland ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the upland areas of the eastern US where it grows in areas that are consistently moist and bright. It bears bracts of one inch bright purple flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of tall color in the late season. Broad-leaved …
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… of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has lavender and purple blooms in May and June. It belongs in a border, is resistant to deer, and is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
