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Hummingbird Mint (Agastache cana) |
Prev Perennial Aromatic Dead Zone |
2015 tepellent herbs. Conflicting reports re hardiness, tag says tender perennial, ATP has folks in Zone 5 growing it. So, see how it does. Saved some seed just in case. Did not overwinter. Worth another try. Christianson's Blooms late Jun - early Aug Gather seed late Aug |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder') |
Have Perennial Aromatic Medicinal |
2015 medicinal herbs. Christianson's Blooms early Jun - mid Sep Deadhead late Sep to below spent blooms |
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Threadleaf Giant Hyssop (Agastache rupestris) |
Want Perennial Get from Laur |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2007 medicinal herbs. Keep soil moist. Let foliage sit over winter and cut back before new growth begins in spring. Colds, fever, flu, immune system. Emerges mid Apr Blooms X - late Oct Fluffy seedheads late Oct - mid Nov |
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Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2008 astrological herbs (cancer). Self-sows. Try introducing to the hillside. Aids in diarrhea, intestinal ailments, gall stones. Gargling with an infusion will create a supple larynx, often used by singers, and will also heal gum infections. Crimson Sage Emerges early Mar Blooms mid Jun - early Jul Deadhead late Aug, cut back to clean foliage |
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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
Under blueberries. Groundcover. Struggles for me, gets grassy. Wound healing as ointment. White fly larvae are killed after eating bugle. Lauri. Emerges mid Mar Blooms mid Apr - late Apr |
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Five-Leaf Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata) |
Want |
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
Barn bed, porch bed, front bed, bitch corner herbs. Self sows, keep within bounds (ring of death). When looking ratty, cut back to just above the ground. Infusion of dried leaves helpful for painful menstruation. Emerges mid Mar Blooms late Apr - late Jul Deadhead late Jun - early Aug: cut bloom stalks to ground, trim leaves |
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Chinese Lantern (Alkekengi officinarum) |
Have Perennial Dead Zone |
Side forest 2015. Can't seem to get this established, keep trying. Lauri | |
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Stars of Persia (Allium cristophii) |
Want Perennial |
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Golden Garlic (Allium moly) |
Want Perennial |
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) |
Have Perennial Edible |
Front bed, culinary herbs. Cut back hard when tired. Emerges mid Jan Blooms late Apr - late Sep Flops, cut back to 3" mid May, late Aug |
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Egyptian Walking Onion (Allium x proliferum) |
Have Vegetable Dead Zone |
2017 Feed Store, Rent's Due. Culinary herbs. Evergreen, heirloom, 65 days. Didn't make it for some reason. Try again. | |
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Red Alder (Alnus rubra) |
Have Tree Native Medicinal |
Back woods. Bark and berries are cathartic. Bark in decoction as gargle for sore throat, to improve circulation, and for eye drops. Leaves help with inflammation, good in a foot bath. Buds out mid Dec Leafs out early Apr Catkins mid Apr Leaves turn brown Tree bare mid Nov |
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Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) |
Have Shrub Aromatic Medicinal Edible |
Aromatic herbs. Tender deciduous shrub, bring inside before frost or give it good winter protection. Have never got this to overwinter. Tea aids digestion, is calming, reduces cramps, and antiseptic. Hang a bag of leaves in bath water for fragrance and relaxation. Blooms early Jul - mid Aug |
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| Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria 'Yellow Friendship') |
Have Perennial |
2016, where did I plant this? Mary (ATP Pistil) | ||
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Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2013 medicinal herbs. Gelatinous sap from roots used to reduce and heal skin inflammations. Root can be chewed for sore throats. Dried root infused for mouth/gum disorders, throat, stomach, and intestinal ailments. Syrup with aniseed for coughs and colds. Stake each bloom stalk. Emerges mid Mar Blooms mid Jun - late Jul Deadhead bloom stalks mid Aug |
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) |
Want Shrub |
Laur, if you can pot some of these up, I'd like to try them on my hillside, maybe down by the pond. And/or your native chokecherries. | |
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent') |
Prev Dead Zone |
2014 side forest. The Plant Farm. I don't even remember planting this, but don't see it anywhere 2018. Emerges mid Mar Blooms ? - mid Apr |
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Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) |
Have Tree Native |
2002 hillside right. Breaks dormancy mid Feb Blooms early Mar - mid Apr |
