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Blue-stem Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Blue-stem Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: so-li-DAY-go KAY-see-uh

Blue-stem Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) is distinguished by a smooth, purplish-blue stem (more so with age) and flowers that are found in clusters along the top half of the stalk, creating small, graceful, arching sprays. This goldenrod is perfect for part shade areas and pairs well with Southern harebell (Campanula divaricata) which blooms around the same time. A...
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Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sisyrinchium angustifolium
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: sis-ee-RINK-ee-um an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um

Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) enjoys full sun and blooms best there; prefers medium-wet, well-drained soil; will readily self-seed if growing conditions are good; divide every 2-3 years to keep plants vigorous; best in naturalized areas, border edges, rock gardens, informal gardens. This plant is not a grass at all, but is a member of the Iris family...
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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sanguinaria canadensis
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: san-gwin-AR-ee-uh ka-na-DEN-sis

Best grown in partial to full shade in humusy well-drained soil with medium moisture; much more dramatic when planted in masses and allowed to naturalize. Although the flowers are short-lived, the leaves are attractive and provide interest until they go dormant; the reddish-orange sap of the plant has been used as a dye. Other Common Names: Puccoon, Red Puccoon,...
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Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Actaea racemosa
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: (ak-TEE-uh ray-see-MO-suh)

Best grown in full to partial shade in a humus-y well-drained soil that is consistently moist; leaves will scorch if soil is allowed to dry out. Divided leaves provide interest, and tall flower spikes are showy, particularly against a dark background. Other Common Names: Black Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Fairy Candles Other Scientific Names: Cimicifuga racemosa  ...
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Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus serotina
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: PROO-nus say-ROTT-ih-nuh

Wood is prized for furniture and fine woodworking. Plant parts are toxic, except for the fruit and inner bark, which is used to flavor cough syrup
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