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Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
Originally in the hosta bed, where it never bloomed, then moved to porch bed where it also never bloomed. 2014 moved to front bed, still no bloom. 2020 still in all 3 spots (roots must have regrown when I moved it). I've never seen a bloom, but it gets nice foliage in late summer/fall. Give this a slug ring. Compressed leaves will bring down swellings. Roots ooze a slime useful in a compress for burns, dislocation, and gout. Watch for slugs. Green foliage mid Dec |
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Paprika') |
Prev Perennial Medicinal Edible Dead Zone |
2015 medicinal herbs. 2020 herb garden death. Nice plant, worth trying again even though yarrows don't do well for me. Lauri Emerges mid Jan Blooms early Jun - mid Jul |
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Monkshood (Aconitum 'Stainless Steel') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2005 front bed. Emerges early Mar Blooms mid Jun - early Jul Deadhead early Jul |
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Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaeli 'Arendsii') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2005 front bed. Dried root is a sedative, use with caution. Emerges early Mar Blooms early Oct - early Nov |
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Pathfinder (Adenocaulon bicolor) |
Have Native Medicinal |
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Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) |
Have Fern Native Medicinal |
2014 relocated to shade corner. Emerges early Apr |
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Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') |
Have Perennial Medicinal Edible |
Under pie cherry, back corner bed. Groundcover, can be invasive. Compressed leaves for poultice against gout. Tender leaves can be added to salads or cooked as spinach. Emerges mid Feb Blooms mid May - mid Jun Cut back hard early Jun Recovers early Jul |
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache rugosa 'Little Adder') |
Have Perennial Aromatic Medicinal |
2015 medicinal herbs. Christianson's Blooms early Jun - mid Sep Deadhead late Sep to below spent blooms |
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White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2007 medicinal herbs. Keep soil moist. Let foliage sit over winter and cut back before new growth begins in spring. Colds, fever, flu, immune system. Emerges mid Apr Blooms X - late Oct Fluffy seedheads late Oct - mid Nov |
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Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2008 astrological herbs (cancer). Self-sows. Try introducing to the hillside. Aids in diarrhea, intestinal ailments, gall stones. Gargling with an infusion will create a supple larynx, often used by singers, and will also heal gum infections. Crimson Sage Emerges early Mar Blooms mid Jun - early Jul Deadhead late Aug, cut back to clean foliage |
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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow') |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
Under blueberries. Groundcover. Struggles for me, gets grassy. Wound healing as ointment. White fly larvae are killed after eating bugle. Lauri. Emerges mid Mar Blooms mid Apr - late Apr |
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
Barn bed, porch bed, front bed, bitch corner herbs. Self sows, keep within bounds (ring of death). When looking ratty, cut back to just above the ground. Infusion of dried leaves helpful for painful menstruation. Emerges mid Mar Blooms late Apr - late Jul Deadhead late Jun - early Aug: cut bloom stalks to ground, trim leaves |
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Red Alder (Alnus rubra) |
Have Tree Native Medicinal |
Back woods. Bark and berries are cathartic. Bark in decoction as gargle for sore throat, to improve circulation, and for eye drops. Leaves help with inflammation, good in a foot bath. Buds out mid Dec Leafs out early Apr Catkins mid Apr Leaves turn brown Tree bare mid Nov |
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Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) |
Have Shrub Aromatic Medicinal Edible |
Aromatic herbs. Tender deciduous shrub, bring inside before frost or give it good winter protection. Have never got this to overwinter. Tea aids digestion, is calming, reduces cramps, and antiseptic. Hang a bag of leaves in bath water for fragrance and relaxation. Blooms early Jul - mid Aug |
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Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) |
Have Perennial Medicinal |
2013 medicinal herbs. Gelatinous sap from roots used to reduce and heal skin inflammations. Root can be chewed for sore throats. Dried root infused for mouth/gum disorders, throat, stomach, and intestinal ailments. Syrup with aniseed for coughs and colds. Stake each bloom stalk. Emerges mid Mar Blooms mid Jun - late Jul Deadhead bloom stalks mid Aug |
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Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) |
Have Perennial Native Medicinal |
Roadside. Rub on hands to soften. Blooms X - early Oct |
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Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica) |
Have Biennial Aromatic Medicinal Edible |
2006 tall herbs. Self sows, allow small amounts of both new and older seedlings to grow each season. Seed very easy to gather, cure in the sun until totally dry. Chop leaves then scatter on screens to dry in the shade. Seeds and root used to flavor Benedictine. Stalks are candied, cut in June. Sap may irritate skin and cause phytophotodermatitis. White Picket Fence Emerges mid Jan - early Feb Blooms mid Apr - mid Jun Deadhead seed stalks late Jun Fall: pull brown stalks, thin out new seedlings to avoid crowding |
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Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) |
Have Shrub Native Medicinal |
2011 outcropping & firepit. NW Natives Evergreen Blooms mid Mar - late Apr |
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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) |
Have Perennial Medicinal Edible |
2006 herbs. Harvest root in fall, wash and store in damp sand. Early spring leaves can be added to salads or added to cooked greens. Used internally for arthritis, gout, sciatica, respiratory and urinary infections. A syrup with honey and sugar for coughs. Infused in milk and applied to face will restore freshness and color to cheeks. Juice mixed with vinegar will lighten freckles and dark spots. Emerges early Apr |
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Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) |
Have Shrub Aromatic Medicinal |
Repellent herbs. Repels moths. I have a hard time pruning this one. Try this in 2016/17: Cut back lightly in the fall, then shear to 6" when it breaks dormancy. Breaks dormancy early Mar Fall: cut back lightly to eliminate sprawl and legginess |
