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Oct 10, 2018 3:39 PM CST
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Name: Amy
Capon Bridge, WV (Zone 6b)
Herbs Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: West Virginia
I have been developing one of my flower beds into an awesome medicinal/edible bed. I already have Lamb's Quarters, Chicory, Echinacea, Peppergrass, Mallow, Spearmint, Peppermint, Red Clover, Wood Sorrel, Plantain, Purslane, Curly Dock, Red Raspberry, Mullein, White Vervain, and Viola.

What am I missing?
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Oct 18, 2018 7:29 AM CST
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Name: josephine
Arlington, Texas (Zone 8a)
Hi Everybody!! Let us talk native.
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I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Birds Cat Lover
You might try White yarrow, Achillea millefolium and Goldenrod. Smiling
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Oct 18, 2018 10:35 AM CST
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Name: Amy
Capon Bridge, WV (Zone 6b)
Herbs Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: West Virginia
Thank You! , Josephine. Goldenrod would be an excellent addition to my garden. I'm actually going to look for two different kinds: Solidago canadensis and Solidago odora.
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. - Audrey Hepburn
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Oct 18, 2018 10:53 AM CST
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Name: josephine
Arlington, Texas (Zone 8a)
Hi Everybody!! Let us talk native.
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I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Birds Cat Lover
You are welcome, I have both of those Goldenrod, canadensis and odora.
Canadensis is very vigorous, while odora is not, but it sure smells great! Smiling
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Oct 18, 2018 11:07 AM CST

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I like that you are planting som that most people would never allow into their gardens, like lamb's quarters, red clover, and plantain! Two of my favorite herbs are Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and St. John's Wort (Hypericin perforatum).
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Oct 18, 2018 11:09 AM CST
Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
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I sorted my personal list for medicinal plants, then noted which ones I also categorized as edible and came up with these: garlic, lemon verbena, angelica, horseradish, borage, cannabis, sea holly, lavender, lovage, monarda, sweet cicely, basil, oregano, poppy, parsley, rhodiola, sage, savory, feverfew, thyme. Lots to choose from, and I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. Sounds like a great project, good luck!
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Oct 18, 2018 7:56 PM CST
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Name: Amy
Capon Bridge, WV (Zone 6b)
Herbs Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: West Virginia
Thank You! everyone!! Lovey dubby

So many great suggestions. I can't wait!

Josephine, I picked S. odora just from the description of the sweet smell. Glad to hear that will work out.

Joanna, I really enjoy having plants that get eradicated most other places. I feel they need a home somewhere. Also, I'm hooked on Lamb's Quarters quiche. Unfortunately all the rain this year ruined my attempts at harvesting plantain flour.

Deb, I think my pen died copying down what I want to try. Rolling on the floor laughing
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Oct 19, 2018 8:25 AM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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Lots of Great ideas Thumbs up

I happen to be a tea drinker and you might consider lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis) it has many great qualities , but I find the taste lacking so I add mint and it is great. Smiling
It does spread like a mint so be warned Green Grin!

also suppose to repel mosquitoes. Crossing Fingers!
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Oct 19, 2018 8:39 AM CST

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I agree Lemon balm is a wonderful herb to have!
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Oct 19, 2018 2:23 PM CST
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Name: Amy
Capon Bridge, WV (Zone 6b)
Herbs Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: West Virginia
Husband and I are big tea drinkers. I already wanted to add Hibiscus sabdariffa to lower the cost of buying so much tea Hilarious! , but I'm not sure if I can grow it in 6a. Lemon balm seems like an excellent addition since I already have the mint.

Anything that reduces mosquitoes is an added bonus. Mint keeps away mice, but apparently not the mole. He was an unexpected visitor this week. Thumbs down
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