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Acorus calamus . . Sweetflag
. . 2 to 4 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone . . Avg. to wet soil Native
This rhizomatous plant, whose yellow-green, grasslike leaves resemble those of the flag iris, often borders marshes. When cut, the pinkish root is aromatic. Bloom is a spathe consisting of numerous, tiny, brown flowers.
Because of its spicy flavor, the root has been used as a substitute for cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The rhizomes are also cut into slices and candied as a confection.
Among the American Indians, it was a valued medicine for pain, fever, and digestive troubles, although one to be used cautiously, in small doses.
#1688 . . Quart pot . . $5.00 
Allium cernuum . . Wild Nodding Onion
. . 12 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zone 6 . . Avg. soil . . L. Summer to E. Fall
Native
A tall stalk bearing an umbel of lilac pink flowers, which has a drooping tendency, and flat, onion-scented, 1/4" leaves. Deadhead immediately after blooming.
The underground bulbs may be used like those of any onion, as a vegetable or seasoning. If picked before the flower stalks appear, the tender leaves can be cooked as greens, or added raw to salads.
. . . . It was once popular among the native Indians as a spring tonic and for relief of cold symptoms. One superstition says that wearing wild onions around your neck keeps illness away.
#1940 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Allium schoenoprasum . . Chives
. . 6 to 18 in. . . Sun
. . Zones 3 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Europe, Asia
Clump forming with pink to purple flower heads in summer. The familiar culinary chives.
Four inch pots are readily divided into 4 to 6 plants.
The main use in cooking--for a mild onion flavor.
Also has the same medicinal use as onion or garlic, except milder.
#1316 . . Quart pot . . $4.25
Allium tricoccum . . Ramps
. . 4 to 10 in. . . Mod. to full shade
. . Zones est. 3 to 7 . . Rich, moist soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Native
Two narrowly oval, veined leaves from a white bulb. Early spring. A solitary flower stalk emerges as the leaves die back in early summer. The cluster of white flowers is followed by metallic black seeds
The Southern name "Ramp" (commonly called "Wild Leek" in the North) is from an Old English word for garlic. Many archaic English words persist in Southern speech. Similar species in England are known as "Ramson" or "Rampion".
Very edible--excellent, strong onion flavor.
#1249 . . Quart pot . . Out of Stock
Allium tuberosum . . Garlic Chives
. . 10 to 20 in. . . Sun
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained Asia
Elegant white flowers in late summer. Leaves are flat, grasslike.
Culinary uses include chopped leaves and flower buds added to salads, cheeses, and stir-fries, but also used as a garnish. Too much cooking destroys the mild onion-garlic flavor; add to soups and stews towards the end of cooking.
Allium tuberosum is used for urinary incontinence, kidney and bladder weakness and stomach chills.
#1663 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Amsonia illustris . . Blue Star
. . To 4 ft. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 5 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Willow-like foliage with blue, star-shaped flowers. Can grow taller than the more commonly offered Blue Star A. tabernaemontana.
#1836 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Amsonia tabernaemontana . . Blue Star
. . 24 to 36 in. . . Sun to mod. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil . . Spring
Native
Panicles of star-shaped, steel blue flowers in spring. Narrow, willow-like leaves. Plants develop into thick, multi-stemmed clumps at maturity.
#1350 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Anemone virginiana . . Thimbleweed
. . To 36 in. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . To Zone ? . . Avg. soil . . Summer
Native
Creamy white 1 1/2 in. flowers sometimes blushed with green. Summer. Thimble shaped seed heads. Deeply lobed leaves turn red in fall.
Used as a poultice for burns by several Indian tribes.
#1037 . . Quart pot . . $4.25 Limited Quan.
Aquilegia alpina . . Alpine Columbine
. . To 24 in. . . Lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 7 . . Avg. soil, moist . . L. Spring to E. Summer
Europe
A Columbine native to the Swiss Alps. Large, blue flowers in early summer. Not a hybrid. Prefers a lightly shaded, moist site.
#1341 . . Quart pot . . $4.25
Arnica montana . . Leopard's Bane
. . 1 to 2 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 6 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained Europe
Golden yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Flowers are used in external treatment of muscle pain, sprains and bruises. Poisonous if taken internally!
#2177 . . Quart pot . . $5.00
Artemisia ludovinciana . . Artemisia "Silver Queen"
. . To 3 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. soil, well drained Native Selection
Silvery leaves with deeply cut, jagged margins. Tolerates heat.
Its running habit makes it a good ground cover for problem areas.
#1796 . . Quart pot . . Out of Stock
Aster divaricatus . . White Wood Aster
. . 12 to 18 in. . . Lt. to full shade
. . Zones 4 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Clusters of small white blooms in late summer. Dark green leaves and purple stems. Spreads with rhizomes. Good for naturalizing at the woods edge.
One of the few Asters that prefers shade. Can be invasive.
#1043 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Aster novi-angliae . . New England Aster
. . 3 to 5 ft. . . Sun
. . Zones 3 to 8 . . Avg. soil . . Late Summer
Native
Numerous large purple blooms. The showiest native Aster. Late summer to early fall. Tolerant of wet soils.
Control height of the tall native Asters by pinching the branch tips in late spring and early summer.
#1045 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Aster puniceus . . Swamp Aster
. . To 7 ft. . . Sun to lt. shade
. . Zones 4 to 9 . . Avg. to moist soil . . Fall
Native
A tall late blooming aster. Large lavender to blue flowers. Reddish stems. Tolerates wet areas.
#1606 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
Astragalus membranaceus . . Milk Vetch
. . 10 to 16 in. . . Sun
. . Zone . . Avg. soil . . L. Spring to E. Summer
China
Racemes of yellow pea flowers in early summer.
A. membranaceus roots (Huang Qi) are used as an immune system stimulant. An important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
#2176 . . Quart pot . . $4.75
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