Both beautiful and versatile, Elecampane is perennial to zone 3. Elecampane is known for its traditional use supporting the body during lung afflictions such as chronic bronchitis and pneumonia. Elfdock is specifically helpful with conditions where there is irritation...
Asclepias speciosa is an essential part of the monarch’s life cycle, as the caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed. Beyond its beauty and pollinator value, Showy Milkweed has a rich history of practical use.
Cup Plant Seeds (Silphium perfoliatum) ~Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden This native perennial plant in the aster family is found in most parts of the eastern United States. Cup Plant is an important drought tolerant addition to any pollinator garden.
Typically, the root is harvested in spring or autumn for herbal applications. Baical Skullcap is seen as a cooling agent, best used in ‘hot and damp’ conditions. The root of the plant is best harvested after at least two years of growth, and should be a bright...
Rose Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias incarnata) ~Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden Also known as Swamp Milkweed and Marsh Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata is a dazzling display of pink-purple blooms. The vibrant flowers have a subtly sweet vanilla fragrance to them.
