Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L. Growing up, I always thought of pokeweed as a weed because everyone told me it was…
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…
Mayapple
Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum Yes, people will think they grow into apple trees when you talk about them, but no,…
Jumpseed
Scientific name: Persicaria virginianaBenefits: Seeds eaten by ducks, other birds and small animals My parents had this plant in their…