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Plant of the Month
Picher Plant
Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is a resident of bogs. The cup-shaped leaves catch rain water and are designed to trap small insects which are then 'digested' by the plant. Pitcher Plants need constantly moist soil and an acidic environment (peat moss/sand mix works well).
Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is a resident of bogs. The cup-shaped leaves catch rain water and are designed to trap small insects which are then 'digested' by the plant. Pitcher Plants need constantly moist soil and an acidic environment (peat moss/sand mix works well).
Prairie Smoke
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a spring blooming plant most often found in dry rock crevices or dry, rocky soils. In our area it is found on alvars or limestone pavements. The pinkish-red flowers are attractive but the grey-pink seed heads are fluffy globes that sway in the breeze. Plants are very cold and drought tolerant.
January 2, 2017
Plant of the Month