Hickory Pond Natives

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Ostrich Fern - Matteuccia struthiopteris | Prairie Nursery

One of the first woodland flowers to emerge in spring, Bellwort is a long-lived perennial of the lily family. Distinctive, drooping yellow flowers and leaves are produced on attractive vase-shaped clumps, 12 - 20 inches tall. Unlike so many spring …

Alabama is home to a remarkably diverse variety of habitats, from the mountainous north to the boggy and sandy coast. These habitats are host to numerous species of wildflowers that range from the showy pitcherplants of the bogs to the delicate wildflowers of the mountain forests. From spring to fall, vines, shrubs, perennials, and annuals blossom in woods, open fields, and wetlands throughout the state. These images come from the Caroline Dean Wildflower Collection in the Auburn University...

Red Ring Milkweed. Native Alabama Plant

Erdenheim Woodland - LWLA

Spotted Bee Balm is a herbaceous perennial native to North America that blooms in late Summer through Fall and sometimes into winter that is short lived. Scientifically known as Monarda punctata, Spotted Bee Balm grows best in full sun in medium to dry conditions reaching about 2′ tall by 2′ wide (60 cm).

Early Meadowrue features dainty white and gold flower tassels suspended above a lacy blue-green foliage in early spring. One of the earliest to emerge on the woodland scene, the plants have good form all season and provide an attractive …

Smith's Fairybells (Prosartes smithii), Pacific northwest native perennial

Downy skullcap, or hoary skullcap, isn't widely grown but ought to be since it's tough as nails and has lovely flowers.

American ginseng can be harvested in 19 States. In other States where it is known to occur, American ginseng has varying levels of protection and laws vary from State to State. To learn about State regulations that apply to harvesters and buyers of wild American ginseng, and for contact information for the State regulatory offices, click here. It is illegal to harvest American ginseng roots on most State lands and National Park Service land. Some U.S. Forest Service National Forests issue...