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LUDWIGIA ALTERNIFOLIA | Seedbox Product Description: "Seedbox, Bushy Seedbox, False Loosestrife, Rattlebox, Smooth Seedbox" Ludwigia named in honor of Christian Ludwig, professor of Botany at Leipzig in the late 18th century and alternifolia referring to how the leaves are arranged on the stem. Prefers marsh edges & wet sand, but sometimes grows in wet ditches & seepage areas. Becoming rare. Can grow to 3' tall but is generally shorter than that. Yellow flowers bloom from mid-June to mid-Sept. Oriental, Leipzig, Plants, Seeds, Wildflower Seeds, Spring Blooming Flowers, Wildflowers, Growing, Blooming Flowers
LUDWIGIA ALTERNIFOLIA | Seedbox
LUDWIGIA ALTERNIFOLIA | Seedbox Product Description: "Seedbox, Bushy Seedbox, False Loosestrife, Rattlebox, Smooth Seedbox" Ludwigia named in honor of Christian Ludwig, professor of Botany at Leipzig in the late 18th century and alternifolia referring to how the leaves are arranged on the stem. Prefers marsh edges & wet sand, but sometimes grows in wet ditches & seepage areas. Becoming rare. Can grow to 3' tall but is generally shorter than that. Yellow flowers bloom from mid-June to mid-Sept.
Blue Flag Iris (Iris Shrevei) - Iris is from the Greek word for "rainbow" and shrevei is in honor of Ralph Shreve. Commonly found in the marshy areas of the Tallgrass prairie, I. shrevei blooms from May to June and can grow to 4 feet under ideal conditions, but 2 - 3 feet is the norm. The flowers of this species are only found in the wild as blue to blue-violet; other colored irises growing in what appears to be wild conditions are garden escapes. Irises, Bloom, Iris, Wild Flowers
IRIS SHREVEI | Blue Flag Iris
Blue Flag Iris (Iris Shrevei) - Iris is from the Greek word for "rainbow" and shrevei is in honor of Ralph Shreve. Commonly found in the marshy areas of the Tallgrass prairie, I. shrevei blooms from May to June and can grow to 4 feet under ideal conditions, but 2 - 3 feet is the norm. The flowers of this species are only found in the wild as blue to blue-violet; other colored irises growing in what appears to be wild conditions are garden escapes.
HEUCHERA RICHARDSONII | Prairie Alumroot Found on the drier soils of rocky woodlands and on sandy prairies. Small green-white flowers from April to June. Native Americans and early settlers used pounded dried roots to help close wounds that were difficult to heal. The same powder was also used to treat sore throats. The Meskwaki made a dressing from the green leaves to heal open wounds and sores Dressing, Herbs, Geraniums, Pollinator Garden, Heuchera
HEUCHERA RICHARDSONII | Prairie Alumroot
HEUCHERA RICHARDSONII | Prairie Alumroot Found on the drier soils of rocky woodlands and on sandy prairies. Small green-white flowers from April to June. Native Americans and early settlers used pounded dried roots to help close wounds that were difficult to heal. The same powder was also used to treat sore throats. The Meskwaki made a dressing from the green leaves to heal open wounds and sores
HEPATICA ACUTILOBA | Hepatica is attractive and easy to identify because of its three-lobed leaves.. The typical flower color is blue but the white-flowered form is common also. A tea made from the leaves is laxative. It is used in the treatment of fevers, liver ailments and poor digestion. At one time it became a cult medicine as a liver tonic and 200,000 kilos of dried Hepatica leaves were used in 1883 alone. Externally, the tea is applied as a wash to swollen breasts. Planting Seeds, Poor Digestion, Plant Nursery, Garden
HEPATICA ACUTILOBA | Hepatica is attractive and easy to identify because of its three-lobed leaves.. The typical flower color is blue but the white-flowered form is common also. A tea made from the leaves is laxative. It is used in the treatment of fevers, liver ailments and poor digestion. At one time it became a cult medicine as a liver tonic and 200,000 kilos of dried Hepatica leaves were used in 1883 alone. Externally, the tea is applied as a wash to swollen breasts.
GEUM TRIFLORUM | Prairie Smoke Found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie Region on prairies and rocky soils. They are among the earliest bloomers on the prairie beginning in May and flowering through June. Ranges in height from 6 to 16" tall with very distintive whispy plumes. The roots of Prairie Smoke were used by early settlers to make a weak, sassafras-like tea. It was used to treat colic & digestive system disorders and is a powerful astringent. It also served as a styptic and fever reducer. Grasses, Roots
GEUM TRIFLORUM | Prairie Smoke
GEUM TRIFLORUM | Prairie Smoke Found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie Region on prairies and rocky soils. They are among the earliest bloomers on the prairie beginning in May and flowering through June. Ranges in height from 6 to 16" tall with very distintive whispy plumes. The roots of Prairie Smoke were used by early settlers to make a weak, sassafras-like tea. It was used to treat colic & digestive system disorders and is a powerful astringent. It also served as a styptic and fever reducer.
GERANIUM MACULATUM | Wild Geranium Found throughout the Tallgrass region in moist, open woodlands with rich soil. One and one half inch flowers from April to June. Color varies - from the occasional deep red to a very soft lavender; delicate veins are very visible in the petals. Leaves reach a deep purple and red in the autumn (see photo below). Early settlers in the area used the wild geranium as an astringent (it is still used for the same purpose today) and as a treatment for diarrhea Ohio, Wild Geranium
GERANIUM MACULATUM | Wild Geranium
GERANIUM MACULATUM | Wild Geranium Found throughout the Tallgrass region in moist, open woodlands with rich soil. One and one half inch flowers from April to June. Color varies - from the occasional deep red to a very soft lavender; delicate veins are very visible in the petals. Leaves reach a deep purple and red in the autumn (see photo below). Early settlers in the area used the wild geranium as an astringent (it is still used for the same purpose today) and as a treatment for diarrhea
EPILOBIUM GLANDULOSUM | Northern Willow Herb Epilobium from the Greek meaning "upon or above the pod" referring to the manner in which the flowers keep blooming above the seed pods as they develop lower on the flower spike. An herbal tea made from the entire flowering plant was used to treat colds, fever, anorexia, indigestion, gastric troubles, and internal bleeding. Fresh plant often used as a styptic poultice; some qualities of this species as an expectorant and analgesic Planting Flowers, Fresh, Seed Pods, Herbalism, Herb
EPILOBIUM GLANDULOSUM | Northern Willow Herb
EPILOBIUM GLANDULOSUM | Northern Willow Herb Epilobium from the Greek meaning "upon or above the pod" referring to the manner in which the flowers keep blooming above the seed pods as they develop lower on the flower spike. An herbal tea made from the entire flowering plant was used to treat colds, fever, anorexia, indigestion, gastric troubles, and internal bleeding. Fresh plant often used as a styptic poultice; some qualities of this species as an expectorant and analgesic
"Midlanbd Shooting Star, American Cowslip, Birdbills, Johnny Jump, Pride-of-Ohio, Rooster Heads" Dodecatheon after the Greek word for "twelve Gods" and Meadii in honor of Dr. Richard Mead, early English physician and botanist. Prefers meadows and prairies of the eastern range of the Tallgrass region, flowers from April to June. Hollow, smooth and leafless stalk divided at the top into slender branches, each with one flower; varies in color from crimson to pale purple to white. Trees, Crimson, Midland, Greek Words, April, Honor, Botanist
DODECATHEON MEADII | Midland Shooting Star
"Midlanbd Shooting Star, American Cowslip, Birdbills, Johnny Jump, Pride-of-Ohio, Rooster Heads" Dodecatheon after the Greek word for "twelve Gods" and Meadii in honor of Dr. Richard Mead, early English physician and botanist. Prefers meadows and prairies of the eastern range of the Tallgrass region, flowers from April to June. Hollow, smooth and leafless stalk divided at the top into slender branches, each with one flower; varies in color from crimson to pale purple to white.
CALTHA PALLUSTRIS | Marsh Marigold    are showy yellow flowers bloom rather early in the spring, from April through May. They are a spectacular sight in their big, golden colonies with flowers up to 1 1/2 inches across. They are found from as far north as Alaska and Labrador and south to New England through South Carolina, Tennessee, Iowa and Nebraska. Marsh Marigolds prefer the wet soils of marshes, woodlands, seeps and stream banks. Gardening, Flower Beds, Perennial, Shrubs, Viburnum, Marigold
CALTHA PALLUSTRIS | Marsh Marigold
CALTHA PALLUSTRIS | Marsh Marigold are showy yellow flowers bloom rather early in the spring, from April through May. They are a spectacular sight in their big, golden colonies with flowers up to 1 1/2 inches across. They are found from as far north as Alaska and Labrador and south to New England through South Carolina, Tennessee, Iowa and Nebraska. Marsh Marigolds prefer the wet soils of marshes, woodlands, seeps and stream banks.
PLS) Fringed Brome (Bromus Ciliatus) has a drooping florets oat-like appearance. Cool-season, clump-forming grass. Often with conifers such as cedars Drooping florets oat-like appearance. Cool-season, clump-forming grass. Often with conifers such as cedars. Conifers, Fringed, Plant Leaves, Brome
BROMUS CILIATUS | Fringed Brome
PLS) Fringed Brome (Bromus Ciliatus) has a drooping florets oat-like appearance. Cool-season, clump-forming grass. Often with conifers such as cedars Drooping florets oat-like appearance. Cool-season, clump-forming grass. Often with conifers such as cedars.
(PLS) Blue Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) is an important, drought-resistant, short grass in the mixed prairies and throughout the Great Plains and Southwest. It can be confused with Hairy grama Grass (B.hirusta), which is distinguished by a sharp point extending beyond the florets. A somewhat similar but shorter species, buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides), is usually less that 6" (15cm) high and is typical of dry short-grass plains. Flowers, Dandelion, Lenexa
BOUTELOUA GRACILIS | Blue Grama
(PLS) Blue Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) is an important, drought-resistant, short grass in the mixed prairies and throughout the Great Plains and Southwest. It can be confused with Hairy grama Grass (B.hirusta), which is distinguished by a sharp point extending beyond the florets. A somewhat similar but shorter species, buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides), is usually less that 6" (15cm) high and is typical of dry short-grass plains.
Cream Wild Indigo (Baptisia Leuchophaea) is found on prairies throughout the Tallgrass region with cream-colored, drooping 1- to 2-inch flowers on a one foot spike from May to June. Can reach 3 feet in height, but is normally about 1 foot tall. This species detatches from the root base during the dormant stage and the dried plant is tumbled about by the wind to disperse the seeds. Used medicinally by Native Americans to treat cuts and some fevers. Prairie Planting, Wild Indigo
BAPTISIA LEUCOPHAEA | Cream Wild Indigo | Baptisia bracteata
Cream Wild Indigo (Baptisia Leuchophaea) is found on prairies throughout the Tallgrass region with cream-colored, drooping 1- to 2-inch flowers on a one foot spike from May to June. Can reach 3 feet in height, but is normally about 1 foot tall. This species detatches from the root base during the dormant stage and the dried plant is tumbled about by the wind to disperse the seeds. Used medicinally by Native Americans to treat cuts and some fevers.
BAPTISIA LEUCANTHA | White Wild Indigo From the Greek baptizein meaning "to dye"; refers to the historical economic use as a poor indigo dye and leucantha, meaning "white-flowered". White Wild Indigo (Baptisia leucantha) is found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie on rich soils leaning toward the damp side. Grows from 2 to 5 feet with 1-inch cream to white colored flowers. Blooms from May to June. The boiled roots of B. leucantha were used as a treatment for chronic colds. Indigo, White Flowers, Indigo Dye
BAPTISIA LEUCANTHA | White Wild Indigo
BAPTISIA LEUCANTHA | White Wild Indigo From the Greek baptizein meaning "to dye"; refers to the historical economic use as a poor indigo dye and leucantha, meaning "white-flowered". White Wild Indigo (Baptisia leucantha) is found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie on rich soils leaning toward the damp side. Grows from 2 to 5 feet with 1-inch cream to white colored flowers. Blooms from May to June. The boiled roots of B. leucantha were used as a treatment for chronic colds.
BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS | Blue Wild Indigo From the Greek baptizein meaning "to dye"; refers to the historical economic use as a poor indigo dye.and "Australis", of Australia. Found on prairies throughout the Tallgrass region, this species is the more southerly occuring, found in glades and and dry prairies. Normally reaches about 1 foot in height but favorable conditions can yield 3 foot plants. Blooms from May to June.   Native American uses include use as a dye and to treats cuts and scrapes Naturaleza
BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS | Blue Wild Indigo
BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS | Blue Wild Indigo From the Greek baptizein meaning "to dye"; refers to the historical economic use as a poor indigo dye.and "Australis", of Australia. Found on prairies throughout the Tallgrass region, this species is the more southerly occuring, found in glades and and dry prairies. Normally reaches about 1 foot in height but favorable conditions can yield 3 foot plants. Blooms from May to June. Native American uses include use as a dye and to treats cuts and scrapes
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) Sometimes referred to as Canadian Milkvetch. A legume found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie region on wet to dry prairies and in open woods, along roadsides and in open areas that have seen some disturbance. Flowers are greenish cream color and hairy, blooming from mid - July to the end of August. Generally grows to 2 to 3 feet tall. Canada Milkvetch prefers wet mesic, mesic soil conditions and grows well in full sun to partial shade. Canada, Canadensis, Growing Grass, Astragalus
ASTRAGALUS CANADENSIS | Canada Milkvetch
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) Sometimes referred to as Canadian Milkvetch. A legume found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie region on wet to dry prairies and in open woods, along roadsides and in open areas that have seen some disturbance. Flowers are greenish cream color and hairy, blooming from mid - July to the end of August. Generally grows to 2 to 3 feet tall. Canada Milkvetch prefers wet mesic, mesic soil conditions and grows well in full sun to partial shade.