What native plants are you growing this year?
Jay 6a Chicago
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need Native plants that can grow indoors
Comments (15)Though -- as has been pointed out -- this is an ancient thread resurrected by some post necromancy spell, I'll respond. @s8us89ds The OP had expressed an interest in plants <u>native to Maryland</u>. This, then, would translate to winter hardy/temperate plants. Perennial plants native to the northern regions require a cold winter dormancy -- even the evergreens. It is not merely a matter of utilizing "indoor grow lights". It is more a matter of providing the freezing or near freezing temps these plants require to go and remain in a dormant state for 3-6 months of the year. Without it, they decline and die. This makes them unsuitable as houseplants as there is no practical way to provide them with such conditions indoors. (Even bonsai trees -- if species from the "Great White North" are used -- MUST be given a cold dormancy.) Now perhaps it might be possible to selectively breed for a lack of dormancy. However, such a program would take years to bear fruit (so to speak) and would likely result in plants which would not go dormant when reintroduced to outdoor life. This would nullify their usefulness as a way to replenish outdoor natives. Finally, most live plants simply do not work well in vivariums long term. Providing conditions the plant require to thrive (not merely survive) whilst simultaneously providing the correct conditions for animals is surprisingly difficult. Furthermore, animals typically beat the heck out of live plants in the confines of a terrarium in short order. (Think how quickly the grass in one's yard gets killed off in certain spots because of all the foot traffic.)...See MoreWhat native trees are you growing?
Comments (23)Here's a link to my favorite Florida nusery for natives: http://www.mailordernatives.com/servlet/StoreFront I cultivate Ilex opacas, vomitoria, vomitoria pendula, decidua (yellow berry;) oaks: live, overcap, white, turkey, bluff,and post; magnolias: virginia, macrophylla ssp. ashei,pyramidata, and grandiflora; Torreya taxifolia; native persimmon; cypress; cornus florida ('Gulf Coast' and 'Welch's Junior Miss' (both red flowered;) Chionanthus virginicus ;Sassafras Pines: longleaf, slash, sand, spruce; Maples: red, florida sugar; red and white buckeyes; shag and pignut hickories. There are others that escape my memory at the moment. Love natives that feed wildlife. Ilex opacas feed lots of buzzing bees in early spring; the buckeyes feed the hummingbird; oaks and hickories feed the three squirrels (grey, flying, and fox.)...See MoreWhat unusual plant you are growing this year?
Comments (8)I'm trying some new trees and shrubs this year also. Ozark Chinquapin (Chestnut) Had to start from seed (from SW MO), as I couldn't find a vendor. Planted 4/1 and they are almost a foot high now. Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) (Grown from a cutting) Yellow Anisetree (Illicium parviflorum) Kousa Dogwoods, Snowboy & Milky Way Unusual Perennials I am trying: New Zealand Brass Buttons - A low growing ground cover with fern like foliage and tiny bright yellow flowers. Tasmanian Flax Lily - Yellow & Green variegated foliage, Has blue berries in fall. Calanthe bicolor - Pink & White flowers (terrestrial Orchid) I have had a Georgia Plume, Elliottia racemosa for several years and it has a lot of dieback during winter, even very mild winters. Is moisture(or probably, lack of) my problem? Any recommendations are welcome!...See MoreAnyone growing native plants from seed this year?
Comments (6)Penny, Those are definately L. cardinalis. I didnt even see mine when I checked them - my Dad caught them. My L. Spicata were also that small but got a better rate of germination. Of course, my Dad also knocked my c. over so it was chunks of potting soil I tried to pick up intact. I resowed (I always save some if they don't need stratifying in case I mess up the first sowing)and they just came up. Still a lower rate but they may be germinating still. I grew the W.E Columbine last year. I did half inside and half out. The outside flats were very late in germinating-I think probably mid june. My Pasque flower also germinated then. PAX Laurette...See MoreJay 6a Chicago
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