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White Snakeroot - A Versatile and Little-Known Wildflower

White snakeroot, Ageratina altissima, is a wildflower native to Eastern North America; here learn how to identify it, how to grow it, and how it supports the local ecosystems.

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Native Wood Poppy vs Invasive Greater Celandine Identification

How to identify and distinguish the wood poppy native to eastern North America, from the invasive lesser celandine, a similar plant native to Europe.

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Types of Hydrangeas

Here you can familiarize yourself with the varieties of hydrangeas available to beautify your landscape.

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How To Plant Hydrangeas

Hydrangea shrubs can be a beautiful and worthwhile investment in your home landscape.

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Bluebonnet - The State Flower of Texas

"The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland" -- Jack Maguire

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Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis): Midsummer's Sentinels Abuzz With Bees and Butterflies

Beginning in mid-summer, North American native zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) is aflutter with butterflies that appreciate its lengthy enflowering season.

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Buy and Grow Pink Lily of the Valley: A Perennial Spring Flower

Pink Lily of the Valley is not as common as the white variety, but just as easy to grow with the same wonderful aromatic scent. They are hearty perennials. Learn more here.

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Lovely Crocus Flowers Bloom Both Spring and Fall

The crocus plant is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring. But not everyone knows that there are also crocuses that bloom in autumn.

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All About The Limelight Hydrangea

The light green, lacy flower of the Limelight hydrangea is popular for adding beauty to any landscape, and is often the flower of choice for weddings.

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Buying Perennials: Mail Order Plants or Buy Local?

A look at the pros and cons of purchasing plants through mail order as opposed to buying local.

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Shade Tolerant Asters of Eastern North America

Shade tolerant asters, which grow, thrive, and bloom in part shade to full shade, in Eastern North America.

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White Haired Goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa): Threatened Red River Gorge Wildflower in Kentucky

White-haired goldenrod beautifies gray caves and cliffs. It has bright yellow and deep green looks. But the beautiful wildflower leads a threatened life in its own Kentucky home.

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When to Start Perennial Flowers From Seed

Knowing when to start your perennial flowers from seed so that they have the best chance of survival is an important factor for the do-it-yourself gardener.

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Black-Eyed Susan Species

Black-eyed susans are a common garden flower in the United States. This page explores the different species that are called black-eyed susans, and their different ecology.

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The Foxglove Plant: Facts and Care for This Garden Beauty

The foxglove plant is one of the most striking flowers you can add to your garden. Learn more about the history of the plant as well as how to grow it for yourself.

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Blue Wood Aster or Heartleaf Aster

The blue wood aster, Symphyotrichum cordifolium, a wildflower native to eastern North America: growing info and uses for this plant in gardening and landscaping.

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How to Grow the Shamrock Plant - Bulbs vs Seeds

Growing Shamrocks is a fun and easy project to do with the children, or for your own pleasure to decorate for St. Patrick's Day or add to the garden.

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Whitegrass - Leersia virginica - A Native Grass of Eastern North America

Leersia virginica, commonly called whitegrass or white cutgrass, is a woodland grass native to Eastern North America.

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