Shade Tolerant Plant Plant For Moist Soil For Sale In Lansing

It is not known to occur east of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. * Rhododendron occidentale ( Western Azalea ) is one of two deciduous Rhododendron species native to western North America (the other is Rhododendron albiflorum ).

Some caution is advised, though, because large doses are said to raise blood pressure. Like Panax ginseng, American ginseng contains dammarane-type ginsenosides as the major biologically active constituents.

* Terminal stems holding the flowers are distinctively red and provide interesting contrast to the clusters of small white berries which form after the flowers have dropped. Its native from southeastern Canada and northeastern United States .

The layers of annual growth are hardly distinguishable. * A rare and botanically interesting,medium-sized to large, suckering shrub, occasionally a small tree. This is one of the lightest known woods, it weighs about 12½lb per cubic foot, is lighter...

It is commonly called eleuthero , and was previously marketed in the United States as Siberian Ginseng as it has similar herbal properties to those of Panax ginseng . Regular use is said to restore vigour, improve the memory and increase longevity.

* Clethra alnifolia ( Sweet Pepperbush , Anne Bidwell or Summersweet ), is a flowering plant in the genus Clethra , native to eastern North America from southern Nova Scotia and Maine south to northern Florida , and west to eastern Texas .

* It was the first magnolia to be scientifically described, and is the type species of the genus Magnolia ; as Magnolia is also the type genus of all flowering plants , this species can be seen to typify all flowering plants.

* It is also highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even grow well in inner city environments. * The species is being tested as a potential source of genes for resistance to emerald ash borer.

* The root bark contains saponins, acanthosides, cardiac glycosides and polysaccharides. It is adaptogenic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and diuretic. It is used in Korea in the treatment of lumbago, neuralgia, arthritis and oedema.

* Although this plant can be grown in wet soils and shallow water, it thrives in any soil and trees actually grow faster in normal unflooded soils. Water heavily in the summer , less in the winter but never let it dry out.

* Fall color orange, scarlet, yellow; extremely hardy Conservation Plant Characteristics Acer spicatum Lam. * Sometimes called "Moosewood". * A species of maple native to northeastern North America from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland , and south to Pennsylvania.

* A good hedging plant. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant . * Ilex glabra is one of the very few evergreen shrubs (broadleaf or narrowleaf) to thrive in wet sites, noted for its evergreen foliage and upright, spreading, and suckering shrub...

The inner bark contains large quantities of a sticky slime that can be dried to a powder or made into a liquid. The inner bark is harvested in the spring from the main trunk and from larger branches, it is then dried and powdered for use as required.

* Seedlings from variegated Hosta varieties will not show the variegation. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. All leaves will be solid green. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds.

* The Asian Globeflower ( Trollius asiaticus ) is an ornamental plant of the family Ranunculaceae , which is native to Asia and Europe . This plant usually grows in wet places, especially in grasslands and forests .

The general shape of the tree is conical with tiered, horizontal branches that are often somewhat pendulous toward the tips. The wood is strongly resistant to rot, is not eaten by termites, and is easily worked.

* It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, where its August flowering attracts butterflies. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. * Plants can be used as a tall ground cover for large areas of land.

* One of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern North America * A decidious Tree growing to 30 m. * Over most of its range, red maple is adaptable to a very wide range of site conditions.

* Elymus canadensis is a species of wild rye known by the common name Canada wild rye . * This grass is sometimes used for stabilizing eroded areas and for vegetating metal-rich soils in reclaimed mines.

The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies. * Clematis serratifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is hardy to zone 6.

The leaves can also be usedas a spice substitute. * I've always liked Spicebush. I never knew about the Spicebush Swallowtail until recently though, thanks to the internet! I think I would grow these just to see the caterpillars! I'll be checking my plants...

* Largest species of alder in North America and one of the largest in the world * The name derives from the bright rusty red color that develops in bruised or scraped bark. * Widely employed medicinally by native North American Indians who mainly used...

* Trees have extensive root systems and are sometimes planted on the banks of streams in order to prevent erosion.

* A narrowly pyramidal tree 25-35 m tall. These forests occur between 800 and 2100 meters elevation. Over 5000 years of logging, burning, and grazing have reduced these forests to enclaves.

The leaves are palmately lobed, 7-19 cm (rarely to 25 cm) long and broad and with a 6-10 cm petiole, looking somewhat similar to those of some maples . Noted for fast growth, large size & reddish fall color.

The acorns are 1/2"; the tree grows quickly; needs acid soil, is subject to chlorosis and likes full sun. The specific name palustris means "of swamps ". It is confined to acidic soils, and does not tolerate limestone , and grows at low altitudes from...

Other reports say that it is closely related to P. * The species name is derived from the persistently unopened cones that may remain closed for several years before they release their seeds; the opening is often in response to forest fires.