Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) blossoms cover tree branches in early spring in Annapolis, Md. Redbuds are one of the first tree species to bloom in the spring. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Echinacea purp is NOT native here. Please correct the record.
The folks complaining on here should remember that not everyone here is a master gardener and botanical names means nothing to them just like a nurse using medical terminology to explain a simple procedure. Sheesh. And the last pic is Lobelia cardinalis aka Cardinal flower and yes coneflowers are native to North Carolina there are a lot if species of each of these plants.
that last picture looks like some kind of salvia. Lobelia cardinalis flower and leaf are not what is pictured.
The first plant. purple coneflower isn’t native to this region. And I agree with the other comment, you must list botanical names otherwise people will purchase non natives, as non natives are easier to find in stores. Many non natives are either invasive or the culprit for bringing disease and decimating native populations. Another reason why botanical names are so important is because only the straight species are host plants to our native butterfly caterpillars. This is important because our gardening practices are starving butterflies and birds. The book Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Chesapeake Bay Watershed by the Fish and Wildlife Service is still the best resource for knowledge of true native plants with their respective botanical names. You can find it on Amazon. It’s unfortunate this article made it through without more scrutiny from an expert.
Lovely. Wish I had a native plant vendor near NNK, VA!
This is helpful.
People! The pictures are in there! Put on your glasses!
to see photos or botanical names, click on the plant name in blue; it's a link.
These plants are cool.
This is great information except you omitted scientific names. Too complicated for lay people, perhaps. Yet two flowering dogwoods are sold with that common name. One is native; Cornus florida. The other, Cornus kousa, originated in Asia. It was introduced here when a plant disease, (a fungal blight from Asia) appeared in this country. The two trees resemble each other enough that it is difficult to discern the difference.
Good list! I would like to see the botanical names included.
Very nice list, it would be great to have pictures of the plants and trees you recommend.
Great List! Photos would help...
Thank you!
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Echinacea purp is NOT native here. Please correct the record.
The folks complaining on here should remember that not everyone here is a master gardener and botanical names means nothing to them just like a nurse using medical terminology to explain a simple procedure. Sheesh. And the last pic is Lobelia cardinalis aka Cardinal flower and yes coneflowers are native to North Carolina there are a lot if species of each of these plants.
that last picture looks like some kind of salvia. Lobelia cardinalis flower and leaf are not what is pictured.
The first plant. purple coneflower isn’t native to this region. And I agree with the other comment, you must list botanical names otherwise people will purchase non natives, as non natives are easier to find in stores. Many non natives are either invasive or the culprit for bringing disease and decimating native populations. Another reason why botanical names are so important is because only the straight species are host plants to our native butterfly caterpillars. This is important because our gardening practices are starving butterflies and birds. The book Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping - Chesapeake Bay Watershed by the Fish and Wildlife Service is still the best resource for knowledge of true native plants with their respective botanical names. You can find it on Amazon. It’s unfortunate this article made it through without more scrutiny from an expert.
Lovely. Wish I had a native plant vendor near NNK, VA!
This is helpful.
People! The pictures are in there! Put on your glasses!
to see photos or botanical names, click on the plant name in blue; it's a link.
These plants are cool.
This is great information except you omitted scientific names. Too complicated for lay people, perhaps. Yet two flowering dogwoods are sold with that common name. One is native; Cornus florida. The other, Cornus kousa, originated in Asia. It was introduced here when a plant disease, (a fungal blight from Asia) appeared in this country. The two trees resemble each other enough that it is difficult to discern the difference.
Good list! I would like to see the botanical names included.
Very nice list, it would be great to have pictures of the plants and trees you recommend.
Great List! Photos would help...
Thank you!
Your comment has been received. Before it can be published, the comment will be reviewed by our team to ensure it adheres with our rules of engagement.
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