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Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta)

Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta) is a smooth-stemmed, clumping goldenrod with one or more blooming stems branching from a single stalk. Foliage and stem may be burgundy colored, especially in late fall. This handsome perennial pairs well with other fall blooming flowers like blazing stars (Liatris pilosa, for example) and native grasses. Contrary to popular...
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Soapwort gentian (Gentiana saponaria)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gentiana saponaria
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: jen-shee-AN-uh sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: bees. Plant Types: Perennial.

Soapwort gentian (Gentiana saponaria) grows in partial shade to full sun; moist acid soil; needs little care beside keeping them free of weeds.  Clusters of vivid blue to purple flowers provide fall interest   Other Common Names: Harvestbells
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Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Polygonatum biflorum
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: po-lig-oh-NAY-tum by-FLOR-um
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: bees and spring. Plant Types: Perennial.

Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) grows in partial to full shade; average, medium-wet to wet, well-drained soil; prefers humusy soils; spreads slowly by rhizomes to form colonies if happy. Foliage stays green all summer; graceful arching leafy stem is very decorative; wonderful as a specimen or when massed in the woodland or shade garden; age of the plant...
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Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Oxydendrum arboreum
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: oks-ee-DEN-drum ar-BOR-ee-um
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: bees, ornamental, and summer. Plant Types: Tree.

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) grows in sun to light shade; sun will bring out the best fall color; prefers moist, acidic soil, but is adaptable. Genus name comes from the Greek oxys (sour) and dendron (tree) in reference to the sour tasting foliage. Other Common Names: Lily of Valley Tree,...
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