Solidago sempervirens

Seaside Goldenrod Family: Asteraceae Native Region: Eastern US and Canada, Naturalized: Great Lakes region Plant Community: Barrier Beach Size: 2-8″ stalks Hardiness Zone: 4-11 Habitat: Found in saline areas along the coast and blowouts with sandy, full sun sites which have medium, infertile soils. The soil pH is best when between 5.5-7.5. Leaf: Dark Green Flower: Deep yellow,Continue reading “Solidago sempervirens”

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak Family: Fagaceae Native Region: Northeastern US and Eastern Canada Plant Community: Barrier Beach, Old Field Size: 12-20′ tall Hardiness Zone: 6-10 Habitat: Found in disturbed areas, barrens, rocky ridges, mountainous terrain in dry, sandy, acidic, gravelly soils. It prefers full sun and acts as an understory tree. Leaf: Dark green in summer, reddish burgundy inContinue reading “Quercus ilicifolia”

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