Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L. Growing up, I always thought of pokeweed as a weed because everyone told me it was…
Pitch Pine
Scientific name: Pinus rigida We planted this baby pitch pine, and then relocated it to a place where it will…
Prickly Pear Cactus
Scientific name: Opuntia humifusa This prickly pear cactus was given to us by a neighbor, and freshly planted in the…
Shortleaf Spikesedge
Scientific name: Cyperus brevifolius Found some in the back yard. Seems to like part shade. It’s a native (according to…
Small-Flowered Crowfoot
Scientific name: Ranunculus micranthus It’s native and a prolific spreader. The deer occasionally eat it. I’ve been using it as…
Nimblewill
Scientific name: Muhlenbergia schreberi A delicate and wispy native grass that is most hated by all lawn lovers. However, if…
Common Blue Violet
Scientific name: Viola sororia In searching for more information about this beautiful native plant, I found a lot of false…
Blanket Flower
Scientific name: Gaillardia One of the most rewarding things about native plant gardening is watching what you planted come back…
Common Milkweed
Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca This stuff has been growing to almost 6 feet in height, and spreads readily. It has…
Scarlet Bee Balm
Scientific name: monarda didyma Ours grew to 4 feet tall before blooming. Very striking in the garden, and for the…