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Enter Our Second Annual Invasive Species Photo Contest!
Some invasives are easy to spot, and even easier to loathe.However, many are quite attractive and deceptively beautiful. Most gardeners are aware of invasive species and the impact they have on the ecosystem.
California
El Segundo
The Asparagus Fern
The University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants recommends that Florida residents not purchase, propagate or plant the asparagus fern. Because it's hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, asparagus fern can take root in the wild in mild climates.
California
El Segundo
How My Wild Turkey Hunt Turned Into A Hunt For Invasive Plants
When I was done I stepped back and looked at the strip of ground now free from this ecological trespasser. I could picture them flying up to roost ahead of the storm and being perched there the next morning when I would hunt them.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Goats Enlisted to Fight Invasive Plants
They're stationed at the center's canoe-in campsite area off Dairy Lane, according to the River Bend Nature Center website . Rural areas are questioning what to do about invasive species; for Minnesota, the answer is goats.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Invasive Beetle Threatens U.S. Avocados
In laboratory tests, the researchers also conducted choice experiments by putting lychee and avocado wood at opposite ends of a plastic bin and placing the beetles in the middle to see which wood they preferred.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Invasive Species Photo Contest
Both of these had disasterous results. It is only when they are introduced into areas where they may not have natural predators or a climate conducive to keeping them in check is when things go wrong.Sometimes an introduced species is beneficial, like...
California
El Segundo
Native Plants including Quaking Aspens
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Located in Oregon's high desert, we are the largest wholesale grower in this regioy. We are open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. SW Oregon wholesale nursery grows hardy and native plants for landscapes and restoration projects.
Klamath
Bonanza
Pecan - Walnut Festival & Living Nativity
Price : CALL

The Living Nativity is an indoor, heated walk through event complete with farm animals & costumed characters inside a gambrel roof barn at Shepherd s Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66.
Rogers
Claremore
Battle Invasive Plants During Planting Day
“A lot of insects use oak as habitat so it helps to build up the food chain.” To find out what plants are native to your area, you can visit a number of online resources, including PlantNative.org, which allows you to search plants and nurseries by...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gazania Seeds Colorado Gold
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / Packet

This perennial prefers well-draining soil and is drought tolerant once established. Golden, daisy-like blooms illuminate the early summer garden and unlike other Gazania, Colorado Gold is cold hardy.

3-6" tall

    • Mature Height: 3-6" tall
    • Flower Color: Yellow
    • Full Sun: Yes
    • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
    • Mature Plant Size: 3-6" tall
    • Seeds Per Packet: 4
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Canada Anemone Seeds
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

    Anemone canadensis is a large-flowered wildling that spreads in moist spots.
    • Seeds Per Packet: 35
    • Light Requirements: Half Sun / Half Shade
    • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
    • Non-GMO: Yes
    • Mature Height: 12-24" tall
    • Common Name: Canada Anemone
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    How To Control Spider Mites
    As summer's heat arrives so too do the spider mites. Each mite lives only a few days, so females lay many eggs and populations can quickly spiral out of control if there are no predators to keep them in check.
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    Rosa\'s Blush Darrow\'s Dwarf Blueberry
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD

    Clusters of 3/8" edible blue fruit that ripen in May-June, follow the light pink bell-shaped flowers of early spring. Pick the blue-black fruit once fully soft for the best flavor and like most blueberries a cross pollinator is required for the best fruit...
    • Grows To: 2-4'H x 3-4'W
    • Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered
    • Native To / Origin: US-Gulf South
    • pH Range: Acidic
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Texas Greeneyes, Broochflower
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Seemingly undaunted by deer and will even flower well under open pines. 1-2" green-eyed yellow outward facing daisies are held on loosely branching stems with quilted medium green foliage from spring to fall.
    • Grows To: 2-3'H x 18-24''W
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    • Native To / Origin: US - LA, TX, OK, AR
    • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Pinnate Prairie Coneflower, Grayheaded Coneflower
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Image courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. Ratibida may reseed under good conditions. An easy and reliably perennial native for the back of the border. An excellent choice for pollinators.
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • Grows To: 3-5'H x 4-6'W
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
    • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
    Prices start at : 12.99 USD

    Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia . Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter...
    • Grows To: 6-12'H x 6-12'W
    • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
    • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to semi-moist, well-drained soils.
    • Native To / Origin: US-SE
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Understanding Invasive Plants: Lessons from Floracliff
    James suggests, “If you enjoy butterflies or hummingbirds – grow a native plants garden just for your native pollinators. Native plants are important in the formation of soil, as leaves fall and plants die.
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    Oakleaf Hydrangea (Seedlings)
    Prices start at : 11.99 USD

    Where the Oakleaf Hydrangea gets some sunlight it will typically have the most intense fall foliage colors. The images provided are examples only. Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter by Richard Bogren '...
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
    • Grows To: 6-12'H x 6-12'W
    • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
    • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    \'Ihi
    Prices start at : 12.99 USD

    Clusters of sunny yellow cupped flowers may be produced any time during the growing season, spring to fall, on well established plants. Portulaca molokiniensis prefers to be moderately root bound.
    • Grows To: 12"H x 12-16"w
    • Native To / Origin: Hawaii
    • Container Size: 2.25 inch T / 9.7 fl.oz. / 287 ml
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
    • Outdoor Light: Sun, Part sun
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Heuchera Obsidian (Coral Bells)
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 GAL

    Heuchera Obsidian is a clump-forming, coral bells hybrid that is noted for its dark purple to almost black leaves that remain dark throughout the growing season. Obsidian is a dark colored to black volcanic glass that is often used as a gemstone.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Variegated Yellow Twig Dogwood
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 44.95 USD / 3 GAL

    Stems turn bright yellow in winter. There are two schools of thought, and quite a bit of debate, about larger pruning jobs. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain...
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Invasive Plants Inhibit Native Growth
    Under the same conditions, invasive species offered neutral or negative consequences to other plants. Native plants were found to share the soil with other species more easily. These plants can condition and restore soil, helping to make a friendlier...
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    Invasive Plants: What To Do About Wild Apple Trees In Your Fields
    It's part of nature that any wide open field is an invitation to a wide assortment of shrubs and trees that would love to get started reclaiming the area and turning it back into forestland.
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    Gatsbytm Star Double Flowered Oakleaf Hydrangea
    Prices start at : 14.99 USD

    Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia . Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter...
    • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
    • Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered
    • Grows To: 6-8'H x 5-7'W
    • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to semi moist, humus rich, well-drained soils. Use a quality mulch for the best results.
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea
    Prices start at : 12.99 USD

    A US National Arboretum introduction, Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea is designed to have a compact rounded form but with plenty of flower power producing loads of large, uniform elongated clusters of flowers that start out white, change to pink, and...
    • Grows To: 3-5'H x 4-6'W
    • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    John Blue Darrow\'s Dwarf Blueberry
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD

    A tough dwarf native blueberry with as much to offer the palette of the mouth as well as the garden. Excellent for muffins, pancakes, or fresh eating. This is a dwarf and compact selection of our native Scrub or Dwarf Blueberry whose foliage makes it...
    • pH Range: Acidic
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
    • Native To / Origin: US-Gulf South - selected by NCSU staff
    • Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Mair Yew Taxus wallichiana mairei - Taxus mairei
    Price : CALL

    S Anhui, Fujian, S Gansu, N Guangdong, N Guangxi, Guizhou, W Henan, W Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, S Shaanxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, E Yunnan, Zhejiang [N India, ?Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam] * This is a very important medicinal species from Southern China.
    • Botanical Name: Taxus wallichiana mairei
    • Seeds Per Pound: 8,172
    • Germination: 63%
    • Genus: Taxus
    • Germination Test Type: cut
    • Quantity: 2.55 lb
    New York
    Locke
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