#nativeplants

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I came across this website from one of the articles I posted earlier. Some good stuff!

Shop Native Plants by State

"Find the perfect native plants for your region! We offer a wide selection of native flora for the 48 continental U.S. states and Washington D.C. Explore our curated collections tailored to your state's unique ecosystem. We're actively expanding our offerings nationwide, so check back often! Browse by state below and bring the beauty of native plants to your garden."

https://gardenforwildlife.com/pages/shop-native-plants-by-state


Ready for another beautiful, sweet-scented plant that’s actually bad news? Meet Five-leaf Akebia, Akebia quinata.

A relative newcomer to the invasives lists, Akebia is set to give Kudku a run for its money in terms of how fast it spreads. Keep an eye on this contender as it races across natural areas, smothering everything as it dominates the landscape.

It does smell nice, though.

Close view of the flowers of Akebia, which has three round petals in a sort of pastel maroon color? The unopened buds look like a little cluster of grapes.
An inflorescence in the middle of a sea of foliage that shows how the “five-leaf” name was chosen. Each leaf has five oval leaflets that spread around a central stem. Lush green and optimized to catch every ray of sunlight.
A wooded valley covered with Akebia. All this growth happened in the last two or three years. The vines climbing the trees are at least 20 to 30 feet up. We’ll soon be learning whether this vine takes down mature trees.

I've been seeing both of these species popping up on iNat back in Louisiana, and it's got me daydreaming about spring ephemerals and wondering what I might find and learn here in Oregon as we have our warmest day of the year so far.

I wrote this last year about a little plant and a little butterfly & being surprised by the little things that can just pop up if we let them be here and take the time to appreciate them when they are.

https://daniel.observer/journal/bittercress-and-butterflies

: ‘Seeking seed donations': The looks ahead to

Story by Alysia Gray Painter, January 13, 2025

"Following the Jan. 7 fire that swept through the city, growers and gardening groups are beginning to think about what is next, groups that include the Altadena Seed Library.

"This community is enormously dedicated to native plants, but also had many farmers and growers who lost generations of crops at community gardens and in backyards.

" coming down from the foothills has lost habitat and food. the air quality will be poor and temperatures will be higher without the lush greenery that protected us. not to mention the vast natural spaces that have burned and may benefit from help .

"If you have seeds to spare — particularly native plants — please send a message. please share widely.

"Monetary donations are also …