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American Bittersweet

Jan 28, 2011

This is the fruit of American Bittersweet growing in our west Michigan backyard. The squirrels are happy that it is growing there. These pictures were taken in January.

Viburnum fruit

Jan 11, 2011

I believe this the fruit of Viburnum trilobum. I took this picture in December, in Michigan.

Unknown Hieracium

Apr 18, 2010
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The two pictures are both Hieracium, but the species names are what I don't know for sure. The first plant has mottled leaves, and the second plant has velvety gray leaves. They both have the same...

Unknown annual, or tender perennial

Sep 18, 2009
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This is not dill or an asparagus plant. It has grown to 3 ft. in height during the summer. It has now produced a spike of very tiny, round, and white flowers at the end of each stem. The flowers look...


Recent comments


Re: succullent?

It looks like a variety of Rhipsalis. Since it is a epiphytic succulent, it needs a gritty soil mix, so it can drain quickly. It can be outdoors, if protected from midday sun and cold temperatures.

posted: 7:16 pm on August 2nd  

Re: Unknown annual, or tender perennial

Thank you everyone! It certainly looks like Eupatorium capillifolium, or also called dog fennel, based on pictures I've seen on the internet. I also see that 'Elegant Feather' is a Proven Selection.

posted: 10:12 pm on November 2nd  

Re: Win a copy of Designer Plant Combinations!

This book really seems to help inspire readers to use plants in the landscape that are not commonly seen in most landscape designs. I believe this to be a great quality, and one that I would like to incorporate in my own gardens.

posted: 5:56 pm on November 2nd