Fan Clubmoss

Fan Clubmoss - Diphasiastrum Digitatum Fan Clubmoss is a low-growing, evergreen plant with densely packed, needle-like leaves that form a distinctive, fan-like appearance and often cover forest floors. It is a unique and versatile plant with various landscaping benefits. Its unusual appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of outdoor spaces. Unlike its name may suggest, it is not a true moss but a primitive vascular plant belonging to the Lycopodiaceae family. It is called running cedar or ground pine and looks like a low-growth coniferous plant. However, it is a clubmoss, which is related to ferns. This non-flowering perennial plant was once commonly found across the eastern portion of North America. However, deforestation has dramatically reduced its presence in the wild. Because of its many notable attributes, this plant is an ideal choice to consider adding to your yard. Fan Clubmoss Looks Like Mini Pine Trees This fascinating plant typically grows up to 10 inches tall and a foot wide in ideal conditions. Its pine-looking branches are out, creating a stunning design up close. From farther away, the ground appears to be blanketed in green. Often, the plant has a dark green base that fades to a yellowish-green hue toward the tips of its leaves, creating a lovely effect. Some people trim the plants into a topiary design to add an ornamental touch to their yard. Control Weeds With Fan Clubmoss This plant is commonly used for ground cover as it proliferates and stays close to the ground. Because the plants can grow densely together, they can block out sunlight from reaching any vegetation attempting to grow underneath it for optimized weed control. This is a highly adaptable plant that can be incorporated in numerous environments. Generally, it will dry out in drought conditions but return with moisture. It Is An Evergreen Groundcover At one time, when the plant thrived in its native habitat, this plant was harvested in the wild and used for winter holiday decorations. With the plant growing in your yard, you can easily snip off a few sprigs to dress up your space with a natural touch. The evergreen leaves can also be added to your home decor throughout the rest of the year, such as in a floral vase for a boost of greenery. Minimize Erosion With It Fan Clubmoss can absorb considerable water, which is beneficial during heavy rainstorms. It can hold ten times its weight in moisture, offering natural protection in areas prone to erosion. How to grow it It prefers partial to full shade and moist but well-drained soil with an added content of organic matter. It grows well in the areas of low temperatures and high humidity.  What are the characteristics of it It is an herbaceous, perennial plant that spreads by creeping stems and tends to form dense sods. This plant grows vigorously and propagates through rhizomes; it is an ideal plant to use in shaded lawns because it establishes slowly.  Where does it best It grows well in acidic to neutral and well-draining soils. The plant grows in shaded environments and prefers cool temperatures.  How fast does it grow It has a slow growth rate of only around 1 to 2 inches a year. Its growth also depends on factors such as moisture, light and quality of the soil.  How to identify it It is recognized by small scale-like leaves situated spirally along the trailing stems. When young, it commonly makes a bright green ground-hugging mat.

Lyreleaf Sage

Lyreleaf Sage: Salvia Lyrata Lyreleaf Sage is a perennial wildflower characterized by its delicate, lyre-shaped leaves and spikes of tubular, purple-to-blue flowers. It is often found in dry, open woodlands and meadows. When thoughtfully integrated into landscaping designs, it presents a range of benefits. Its distinctive appearance, adaptability, contributions to biodiversity, and potential for enhancing outdoor spaces' visual and ecological aspects make it a valuable addition to gardens and landscapes. Lyreleaf Sage Produces Flowers Annually  Also known as Salvia lyrata, it is an herbaceous perennial. This means that its stems usually do not consist of any woodsy parts. It produces flowers annually before losing them every winter and usually lives for over two years.  Also, being described as "sage" means that it is a hardy, vigorous plant that can withstand being walked on much more than is the case for many other types of greenery. It is also known for its ability to resist, especially wet or dry conditions. This plant is the only one with this specific description native to North America. It should not be confused with the nightshade, an East Asian flowering plant. Lyreleaf Sage Has A Long Stem With Blooms This hairy perennial grows a rosette of leaves at its base, and those leaves, which have irregular margins, can extend up to 8 inches. Its stem usually reaches 1-2 feet long, and leaves typically grow higher, although those located there are much simpler. Its leaves are dark green for much of the year, usually changing to dark purple in the winter. Flowering tends to happen more extensively in April, May, and June, although it can occur sporadically throughout the year, with fall commonly being another significant time. These blue or violet flowers reach an inch long and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while bees are their predominant pollinators. The natural settings for most of these flowering plants include open areas and along forest edges. It is also commonly found in clearings, meadows, and sand. Many use it in gardens and lawns. It's native area is spread throughout much of the eastern half of the United States, specifically from Connecticut south to Florida and west to Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. It has bright blue flowers that bloom over spring and summer and are a precious resource to bees and butterfly lovers. It's easily identified by its pretty, shiny leaves shaped like a lyre.  You can cultivate it in the spring after the last frost has passed, and ensure you space the plants 12 to 18 inches apart. It is essential to water young plants frequently in order to help them start root development. Dead flowers should be deadheaded to make way for newer ones and prune the plant during early spring. This plant can be propagated by dividing existing plants or by using stem cuttings. Just obtain a cutting with some nodes and put it in the soil to produce roots.  Grow it at the edges of borders, as a groundcover, or in a rocky garden to add color and texture. This shrub has a low growing habit coupled with beautiful flowers, making it very suitable for different landscaping models.  Lyreleaf Sage lives for around two to three years. However, it is able to self-seed, thus allowing them to emerge each year.

Painted Trillium

Painted Trillium - Trillium Undulatum Painted Trillium is a beautiful, easy-care perennial wildflower with bold, striking flowers and low maintenance. Ideally suited to shade gardens or forests, this Indigenous species will add grace and nature to your landscape. Soil Requirements of Painted Trillium Plants It grows quickly in humus-enriched, well-drained soil. It will tolerate partial shade, just like its wild forested environment. To plant, rake out the dirt, plant just below the surface, and add a few inches of soil and water. Once established, it is easy to maintain, requiring only periodic watering in the dry years and a layer of organic mulch to hold water and add nutrients. Painted Trillium's Blooming Patterns It blooms from mid to late spring and has beautiful white-pinnated flowers with a touch of red or pink in the center. These intricate blooms flower for weeks, and they are a lovely sight. Once bluffed, the plant’s green lance-like leaves are thick throughout the growing season and contrast with the flowers. The leaves fall when the plant goes into hibernation late in the summer. Shape and Longevity of This Perennial  The low-growing perennial spreads 8 to 16 inches, making it great for borders, rock gardens, or woodland ground cover. It can be replaced year in and year out and delights gardeners with its eternal beauty. Life Cycle of them They are carefully grown bare-roots and shipped from TN Nursery as healthy, bare-root plants. These tough plants germinate quickly and prefer shade, producing distinctive flowers year after year. Take Painted Trillium into your garden, and enjoy its quiet elegance for years to come!

Burning Bush

Burning Bush: Euonymus Alatus Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a widely used decorative shrub prized for its red-hot leaves, brightening any landscape or garden. This durable, low-maintenance shrub is perfect for year-round interest and stunning fall foliage. Ease of Planting  Any gardener can easily plant this shrub. This shrub prefers well-drained soil and is shade-tolerant in full sun to part shade. Once established, it requires little maintenance. It is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and only occasionally pruned to keep it tidy. Burning Bush Has Vibrant Red Leaves In Autumn  It is known for its spectacular autumnal changes. Its bright green leaves in the summer make it a tall, erect shrub. As fall draws near, the leaves blaze red and burn for several weeks. Small greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by decorative red berries that entice wildlife.  Shape and Longevity of The Shrub  The shrub forms a neat, oval shape, reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Its dense growth makes it a great choice for hedges, borders, or individual focal points. With proper care, it is a long-lasting plant that will survive for decades.  Life Cycle  Burning Bush shrubs are grown to perfection at TN Nursery and shipped as fresh-cut plants. These plants grow quickly, providing you with glorious seasonally changing foliage and enduring beauty. Take it into your garden and witness an unforgettable blaze of fiery leaves every autumn!