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RanunculaceaeBlack cohosh: complete guide
Actaea racemosa
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is an impressive shade plant from North America with elegant white flower spikes and decorative dark berries. Learn planting and care.
AmaryllidaceaeAllium cernuum: complete guide
Allium cernuum
Allium cernuum, nodding onion. North American wildflower with elegantly drooping pink flowers. Perfect for natural gardens and dry borders in landscapes.
AmaryllidaceaeAllium tricoccum: complete guide
Allium tricoccum
Allium tricoccum, the ramp. North American forest plant with strong garlic flavor. Perfect for shaded woodland gardens and food cultivation projects.
ApocynaceaeApocynum androsaemifolium: complete guide
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Discover Apocynum androsaemifolium, spreading dogbane. Learn about this native North American perennial, its care, habitat preferences, and delicate pink flowers perfect for wild gardens.
PoaceaeKalm's brome grass: complete guide
Bromus kalmii
Everything about Bromus kalmii, Kalm's brome: native habitat, appearance, planting, soil, hardiness and garden uses.
Mahala-mat: complete guide
Ceanothus prostratus
Grow Mahala-mat (Ceanothus prostratus): prostrate California groundcover with purple flowers, nitrogen-fixing, ultra-drought tolerant. Slope & erosion control.
AsteraceaeGiant marsh elder: complete guide
Cyclachaena xanthiifolia
Complete guide to giant marsh elder: origins, appearance, habitat, management and ecological role of this North American aster family plant.
Hairy Sunflower (Helianthus hirsutus): complete guide
Helianthus hirsutus
Learn to grow Helianthus hirsutus, a hardy native sunflower. Full guide with care tips for autumn borders and wildlife gardens.
Western Sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis): complete guide
Helianthus occidentalis
Learn to grow Helianthus occidentalis, a dwarf hardy sunflower. Full guide for alpine and drought-tolerant gardens.
AsteraceaeHelianthus pauciflorus: complete guide
Helianthus pauciflorus
Discover Helianthus pauciflorus, the stiff sunflower. A robust perennial with bright yellow flowers perfect for borders and wildflower meadows.
AsteraceaeHelianthus petiolaris: complete guide
Helianthus petiolaris
Discover Helianthus petiolaris, the plains sunflower. An elegant annual sunflower with delicate yellow flowers.
SaxifragaceaeHeuchera pilosissima: complete guide to seaside alumroot
Heuchera pilosissima
Seaside alumroot (Heuchera pilosissima), an elegant North American dwarf perennial with hairy red-tinged foliage and red flower spikes.
HypericaceaeHypericum canadense: complete guide
Hypericum canadense
Discover Canadian St. John's-wort: native North American groundcover, yellow flowers, wetland habitat, and care essentials for wet gardens.
Hypericum ellipticum: complete guide to pale St. John's-wort
Hypericum ellipticum
Pale St. John's-wort (Hypericum ellipticum), a moisture-loving North American herb with small yellow flowers. Growing, care, and cultivation guide.
LiliaceaeLilium columbianum: complete guide
Lilium columbianum
Discover beautiful Columbia lily mitt elegant pendant red and yellow spotted flowers. Wild lily from North America perfect for semi-shaded gardens.
Lilium michiganense: complete guide
Lilium michiganense
Discover Michigan lily mitt pendant orange-red flowers and abundant blooms. Wild North American lily perfect for moist garden borders and wetlands.
FabaceaeLupinus littoralis: complete guide
Lupinus littoralis
Discover the enchanting Seashore Lupine. Learn everything about this native North American wildflower with blue flowers, perfect for dry borders, alpine gardens, and coastal designs.
OnagraceaeOenothera parviflora: complete guide
Oenothera parviflora
Northern evening primrose is an elegant biennial plant from the Onagraceae family. This article covers growth, care and ideal growing conditions.
Apache pine: complete guide
Pinus engelmannii Carrière
Discover the Apache pine, an impressive conifer from North America. Complete guide for cultivation, maintenance, and characteristics of this majestic tree.
Polystichum andersonii: complete guide
Polystichum andersonii
Discover Anderson's Hollyfern, an elegant evergreen fern from North America. Perfect for shady spots and moist soils in the garden. Care and planting guide.
Potentilla plattensis: complete gids
Potentilla plattensis
De Platte-riverconsoudia levert gele bloemen en winter-decoratie voor arctische tuinen. Lees alles over standplaats, bodem en jaarcyclus.
RosaceaeRed-stemmed cinquefoil: complete guide
Potentilla rubricaulis
Red-stemmed cinquefoil is a hardy mountain cinquefoil with striking red stems. Learn its location, soil and rock garden care.
FagaceaeToumey oak: complete guide
Quercus toumeyi
The Toumey oak is a unique desert oak with remarkable drought adaptations. Learn how to grow, maintain, and use this rugged shrub-tree for resilient garden designs in arid climates.
Rhododendron alabamense: complete guide
Rhododendron alabamense Rehder
Discover the Alabama azalea, an American shrub with stunning pink-red flowers. Ideal for partial shade and acid soils.
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