Ligularia/Leopard plant This herbaceous perennial was previously known as Ligularia tussilaginea and Ligularia kaempferi. Now known as Farfugium japonicum. Ligularia or Leopard plant is a member of the Asteracea (sunflower) family. It is native to rocky coastal areas of Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Ligularia should be planted at the front or middle of the garden […]
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Wild Ageratum, Mist flower, Floss flower Eupatorium coelestinum. (Conoclinium coelestinum) Wild ageratum produces clusters of blue flowers in Autumn. This pioneer perennial is best for naturalistic settings, roadside plantings. A member of the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. Butterflies love this plant! Wild ageratum blooms sparsely in the summer but fall is the best season. The plant
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Clematis species/Clematis Native Clematis is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, which has more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. Clematis species is an herbaceous vine which is deciduous and is often called “Queen of the Vines, Queen of the Climbers” because of its’ showy flowers. It is among the most popular vines in
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Autumn Asters There are several native species of aster in Louisiana but the asters that bloom in Autumn usually catch my eye. Aster is a member of the Asteracea or Compositae family. This family consists of a large number of flowering plants but my focus will be on the small flowered plants that bloom in
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Salvia Salvia officinalis is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Salvia is the largest genus of the mint family. The genus Salvia is collectively referred to as Sage. Some serve as annual bedding plants and others are border perennials, and still others are shrubs, culinary herbs, or ground covers. Salvias look great in containers as
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