Beneath the Bough

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  • Monarda fistulosa

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: moh-NAR-duh fis-too-LOH-suh Description: Distribution/Location: Native to North America, commonly found in prairies, meadows, and along roadsides. Environmental Benefits: A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while its leaves improve soil health. Fun Fact: Wild Bergamot was used by Native Americans to treat colds and as a seasoning in teas, similar to…

  • Chamaenerion angustifolium

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: kam-ay-NER-ee-on an-gus-tih-FOH-lee-um Description: Distribution/Location: Native to temperate regions of North America, thriving in open areas, especially after wildfires. Environmental Benefits: One of the first plants to colonize after wildfires, stabilizing soil and providing nectar for pollinators. Fun Fact: Fireweed gets its name because it quickly appears after forest fires and helps…

  • Baptisia sphaerocarpa

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: bap-TIS-ee-uh sfee-ruh-KAR-puh Description: Distribution/Location: Native to the southern United States, growing in prairies and open woodlands. Environmental Benefits: A nitrogen-fixer, improving soil quality while providing nectar for pollinators. Fun Fact: Historically used to make a yellow dye, Wild Indigo is now popular in native gardens for its toughness and prettiness.

  • Cercis canadensis

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis Description: Distribution/Location: Native to eastern North America, common in woodland edges and along streams. Environmental Benefits: Provides early-season nectar for pollinators, including native bees and butterflies. Fun Fact: The Eastern Redbud was reportedly used by George Washington in his Mount Vernon landscape designs!

  • Verbena hastata

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ver-BEE-nuh has-TAH-tuh Description: Distribution/Location: Found across North America in wetlands and moist prairies. Environmental Benefits: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators, while its roots help stabilize wetland soils. Fun Fact: Blue Vervain has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to relieve anxiety and improve digestion.