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Native Plant Profile - Milkweeds, Asclepias spp.

Native Plant Profile of Native Milkweeds, Asclepias spp.

LCMG Native Plants Committee

Jun 19, 20241 min read

The Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis , is a shade tree native to North America and is a very tough, durable tree, able to withstand...

Catherine Wissner

Jun 5, 20242 min read

Phalaenopsis, or “Moth” orchids, are one of the most popular and widely available types of orchids. Phalaenopsis orchids are attractive...

Kim Parker

May 8, 20242 min read

Prairie Stature® Oak A beautiful, deciduous oak tree that has a distinctive, dense, pyramidal form. Growing moderately, with regular...

Catherine Wissner

May 1, 20242 min read

A tree that was on the brink of disappearing is now making an amazing comeback. These are the American Elms, Ulmus americana , they are...

Catherine Wissner

Apr 2, 20242 min read

Native plant profile on the Mexican Hat flower, Ratibidia columnifera

LCMG Native Plants Committee

Mar 24, 20241 min read

This native plant profile is brought to you by the Laramie County Master Gardeners (LCMG) Native Plants Committee (2024 Co-Chairs: Ken K....

LCMG Native Plants Committee

Feb 21, 20241 min read

A beautiful flowering holiday house plant that starts to show up after Christmas for Valentine’s Day is the Cyclamen. With its very...

Catherine Wissner

Feb 14, 20242 min read

This native plant profile is brought to you by the Laramie County Master Gardeners Native Plant Committee (2024 Co-Chairs: Ken K. and...

LCMG Native Plants Committee

Jan 24, 20241 min read