Maryland Native Plants: Parthenium integrifolium – Wild Quinine
Maryland Native Plants Parthenium integrifolium – Wild Quinine . Parthenium integrifolium, also known as Wild Quinine, is a rare and gorgeous native plant in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) with everything one could want in a garden perennial. It has an...
Maryland Native Vine: Aristolochia macrophylla – Dutchman’s Pipe
Maryland Native Vine Aristolochia macrophylla – Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia macrophylla, also known as Dutchman’s Pipe is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. They are intolerant of dry soils and need...
Maryland Native Edible Vine: Apios americana – American Groundnut
A Maryland Native Edible Vine Apios americana – American Groundnut Apios americana, or American Groundnut is a herbaceous perennial vine in the legume family. Preferring full sun to partial shade and medium to moist conditions, Groundnut is easily cultivated in...
Native Plants for Fall blooms in Maryland: Symphyotrichum laeve – Smooth Aster
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest Symphyotrichum laeve – Smooth Aster Symphyotrichum laeve or Smooth Aster is a showy, self-seeding, fall blooming perennial for dry to medium soil conditions. It’s blooms range from violet blue to purplewith yellow...