Wyethia angustifolia, a member of Aster family, is a versatile and tough tap-rooted perennial which grows in grasslands and meadows primarily below 6500 feet. Known by the common name narrow leaved mules ears, Wyethia angustifolia grows from Washington south through Oregon and into Northern California. The lanceolate leaves are arranged in a basal rosette and […]
The genus Penstemon is endemic to the new world, predominantly in North America. The genus is particularly prevalent in the Western United States, and comes in a range of colors from light pink to blue. One of the best collections of Penstemon is at the Flagstaff Arboretum, and the best time to visit is during their annual Penstemon festival in July. Penstemon […]
Linum lewisii, commonly known as blue flax, is a useful restoration perennial, with superb garden qualities. The multitude of blue blossoms lasts up to 6 weeks, and adds lovely mid-height color. The foliage stays close to the ground growing under two feet tall, while the flowers reach above about a foot. It spreads at a moderate rate, […]
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana is a widespread native perennial of North America. Even with its striking silver leaves and ubiquitous nature, it is often an overlooked native plant. The broad range of A. ludoviciana over many different ecosystems has produced much variety and in turn has broken the species into several subspecies. Its common names, white sagebrush […]
