Slender Oak delivering on being tall and slenderOur oak collection at the Washington Park Arboretum is nationally accredited through the Plant Collections Network, administered through the American Public Garden Association in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture. Oaks are one of our four accredited collections at the Arboretum, the others being maples, magnolias, and hollies. Gardens with accredited collections collaborate on research including taxonomic studies, conservation pr...| University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’ in a pot alongside Triteleia laxa ‘Silver Queen’Scientific Name: Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’| University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Bushy seaside oxeye (Borrichia frutescens) blooms year-round, keeping our coastline in color and attracting pollinators.| Florida Wildflower Foundation
Are you interested in foraging for ramps? It’s a spring ritual that many chefs, home cooks, and adventurous foragers participate in! With their broad leaves and a mix of onion and garlic scents, many people love adding them to spring dishes to add color and flavor. Let’s look at what you need to know about... The post Foraging for Ramps (Wild Leeks) appeared first on Schisandra & Bergamot.| Schisandra & Bergamot
Madder root may just be one of the oldest natural colorants in the world with deep connections to history, herbalism, and art. This part of the madder plant gives fabric a beautiful and vibrant red and orange shade that lasts! Let’s explore the roots’ rich lore and history, and learn how you can use this... The post What Is Madder Root? Herbal Lore and How to Use It as a Natural Dye appeared first on Schisandra & Bergamot.| Schisandra & Bergamot
Ilex vomitoria actively fading into the ‘green wall’Let’s be honest, Ilex vomitoria, AKA yaupon holly isn’t much to look at. Not that it’s a bad looking plant, it’s just kind of nondescript…the sort of thing you’d buy at a big box nursery if you wanted to grow a nice, sturdy hedge. It serves a purpose in an ornamental landscape, but it’s unlikely to be the centerpiece of a garden or anyone’s favorite plant. There are some varieties that may add a little interest to an othe...| University of Washington Botanic Gardens
When you read the word, “strawberry,” do images of a bright red, heart-shaped fruit come to mind? Do you have memories of U-Pick farms, or pints of fresh sweet berries? Well, just like me, you may be in for a surprise. The little “seeds” on the outside are a clue, because botanically speaking a strawberry is not a berry. It’s not even a fruit.| University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Pine-hyacinth is an endemic perennial wildflower found in moist flatwoods, sandhills and prairies in the Florida peninsula.| Florida Wildflower Foundation
Ranging from small shrubs to large trees, the different types of hibiscus thrive in a variety of climates and can be found gracing gardens worldwide.| Schisandra & Bergamot