In the Gardens: Lilium superbum
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness. It teaches industry and thrift – above all, it teaches entire trust.” Gertrude Jekyll This plant has taught …
In the Woodland Garden: Monarda fistulosa
Monarda fistulosa L. Common Names: Wild Bergamot, Beebalm, Horsemint, Golden Melissa, Indian Nettle, Sweet Leaf Family: Mint, Lamiaceae Taste: Hot, aromatic Energetics: Warming, drying “Flowers always make people …
The Daily Dose: Caraway
Scientific Name: (Carum carvi, Apiaceae Family) Common Name: Caraway, meridian fennel, and Persian cumin (but it is not cumin) Medicinal Part: The seed Description: This is a hardy biennial herb …
The Daily Dose: Celandine
Scientific Name: (Chelidonium majus, Papaveraceae Family) Common Name: Chelidonium, Garden Celandine, Great Celandine, Tetterwort Medicinal Part: Rootstock, Herb Description: Celandine is a biennial or perennial plant widespread in damp, rich …
The Daily Dose: Common Speedwell
Scientific Name: (Veronica off., Scrophulariaceae Family – may be classified in the Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae) now) Common Name: Paul’s Betony, Groundheal, Groundhele, Fluellin, Veronica, Low Speedwell, Common Gypsy weed, …
The Daily Dose: Skullcap
Scientific Name: (Scultellaria lateriflora, Mint Family) Common Name: Side-flowering Skullcap, Mad Dogwood, Blue Pimpernell, Hoodwort Medicinal Part: The Whole Plant Description: Skullcap has a small, fibrous, yellow perennial root, with …
The Daily Dose: Blue Flag
Scientific Name: (Iris Versicolor, Iris Family) Common Names: Iris, Flag Lily, Liver Lily, Water Flag, Snake Lily Medicinal Part: The Rhizome Description: Blue Flag is common throughout the United …
The Daily Dose: Chicory
Scientific Name: (Cichorium intibus) Common Name: Succory, Endive Medicinal Part: The Root Description: Chicory is a perennial herb, native of Europe but has become thoroughly naturalized in the United …
The Daily Dose: Old Man’s Beard
Scientific Name: (Chionanthus virginica, Olive Family) Common Name: Fringe Tree, Poison Ash Medicinal Part: Bark of the Root Description: This is a shrub or small tree, growing from 8 to …
The Daily Dose: Loosestrife
Scientific Name: (Lythrum salicaria, Loosestrife/Lythraceae Family) Common Name: Sage willow, Rainbow weed, Purple willow herb Medicinal Part: The Herb Description: Loosestrife grows from two to four feet high and branches …