ETHER

04/17/2014

Spring~

04/17/2014

GROUNDNUT / APIOS AMERICANA

Groundnut is a medium vine with edible, potato-like tubers which are high in protein and a good carbohydrate source as well. Conspicuous clumps of purple flowers provide allot of interest when in bloom. It will provide a naturalizing, woodsy look when not in bloom. Animals will browse leaves. Requires moist to wet soil.

Follow links for more detailed information.
NRCS Datasheet:
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_apam.pdf

Apios Americana Medik.
Groundnut
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=APAM&photoID=apam_007_avp.tif

04/13/2014

PURPLE PASSION FLOWER / PASSIFLORA INCARNATA

A very simple, low maintenance plant. Requires at least a half day of full sun and reasonably fertile soil; can often be found on recently disturbed parcels. Can be planted to spread or climb, very nice on lattices. Large, ornamental flowers attract pollinators and produce fruits for animal or human consumption. Also provides good cover for small animals and birds.

Follow links for more detailed information.
NRCS Datasheet:
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_pain6.pdf

Passiflora Incarnata L.
Purple Passionflower
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=pain6

04/13/2014

04/13/2014

ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES IN TN
Depressingly long list. Please check before clearing land.

Results of a threatened search for the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS database

04/13/2014

Invasive Exotic Pest Plants in Tennessee

The purpose of this list is to identify introduced plant species that are invasive or may become invasive and cause damage to native plant communities.

04/12/2014

A GLOBAL INVENTORY OF PERENNIAL VEGETABLES

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04/09/2014

COMMON NINEBARK / PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS

Ninebark is a small fruiting shrub which will attract birds and is an excellent pollinator - with colony collapse disorder at large, you really can't go wrong planting a few of these.

When we look at the available ornamental cultivars the ninebark truly comes into it's own. Diabolo, Summer Wine, Coppertina, would be just a few to consider for eye popping additions to any landscape.

Follow links for more detailed information.
NRCS Datasheet:
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_phop.pdf

Common Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim., orth. cons.
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PHOP #

04/09/2014

Standing Stone State Park will host the Annual Spring Wildflower Walk April 12 at 10 a.m.

For more information, contact Shawn Hughes at 931-823-6347.

04/08/2014

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04/08/2014

VIRGINIA CREEPER / PARTHENOCISSUS QUINQUEFOLIA

Virginia Creeper is everywhere, especially in the eastern US, it is a very useful addition that you'll never have to go too far to find - you probably have some on your property already. Allot of people do not like this plant, citing it's invasive nature or stating that it is poisonous; neither is 100% true. In very rare cases some people have been known to break out into a mild rash after handling this plant, but primarily it is a case of mistaken identity - many people confuse it with poison ivy or poison oak. As for for it's invasive nature; it is a large vine, it will consume space, plan accordingly.

Virginia Creeper is valuable for bank stabilization, provides soft mast for smaller animals and forage for larger animals. It also provides excellent cover for birds and small mammals. As an ornamental it is a quicker, easier, natural alternative to english ivy.

Follow links for more detailed information.
NRCS Datasheet:
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_paqu2.pdf

Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PAQU2

04/07/2014