Musk Geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum)

Musk Geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum)Hardy, early summer flowering perennial Description: Bears a profusion of magenta flowers with prominent deep pink stamens; leaves are deeply cut and fragrant Habit: Grows up to 1 feet high and up to 2 feet wide; spreads by thick rhizomes, making it a good ground cover Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade, and well drained average garden soil; drought tolerant Hardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 8 Origin: Europe Attributes: Attracts butterflies,

Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 through 10

becoming lance-shaped further up stem

this Eryngium has a native range from Connecticut south to Florida and west to Minnesota

Martin in the Fields—the inspiration for many steeple churches of the colonial period in America

In 1809 Thomas Jefferson wrote to Dr

somewhat dry soil

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on account of the astringent taste of the roots

Oregano has a long history of medicinal and culinary use

It ended only with the death of Hamilton in a pistol duel

when the British achieved victories against the French and Spanish

Culture: Prefers part shade to full sun and well-drained soil