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Bushy bluestem is a native prairie grass

Posted on January 1, 2019 by tedmanzer

This time of year, along the highway in full sun we see a tan upright grass with thick feathery tops. When other vegetation is growing, we rarely notice it. Until seed heads develop, this grass is easily ignored. It’s called … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged Andropogon glomeratus, bunch-type grass, bushy bluestem, conservation grass, feathery tops, floral design, floral design use, heavy seed producer, landscape potential, pest resistant, prairie grass, requires little care, warm-season grass | 2 Comments

Christmas fern is a native plant with landscape potential

Posted on December 20, 2018 by tedmanzer

Now that we’ve had several hard frosts, many of the herbaceous wild plants have withered. There is one native woodland fern that is still bright and green. It’s called Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) and it’s a native with untapped potential. … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged Christmas fern, evergreen, floral design use, fresh or dried, low maintenance plant, native, ornamental potential, Polystichum acrostichoides, thiaminase, upland fern | 7 Comments

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