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Oregon Native: Red Baneberry

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Plant Name:  Actaea rubra
Common name:  Red Baneberry
Plant type:  Perennial Herb
Height: 1.3’ – 2.6’
Spread: 1′
Bloom Time:  Spring-Summer
Flower Color:  White
Exposure: Part to Full Shade
Soil Requirements:  Tolerates variety of garden soils with moisture.
Water Needs: Low to High
Attributes:  Deer Resistant; Shade Garden Plant with Red Berries
NOTE:   Berries are POISONOUS, but not to birds.  Plants don’t flower until third year.
Uses:  Bank Stabilization, Shade Gardens, Native Gardens
Native to: North America
Oregon Native:  YES
USDA Hardiness Zone:  3-8

Report submitted by:  Viki Ashford

Photo by: Julie Makin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Horticultural Report

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Plant Name:  Anaphalis margaritacea
Common name:  Pearly Everlasting
Plant type:Herbaceous perennial
Height: 1-3 feet
Spread:   1-2 feet
Bloom Time:  July- September
Flower Color: White
Exposure: Sun to part Shade
Soil Requirements: well drained
Water Needs: drought tolerant
Attributes: Native wildflower, Easy to grow, Low maintenance, Showy white flowers, Blooms in clusters, Attracts butterflies.
Note:  Tolerates nutrient poor soils, Grows in sandy soil, Gravelly soils, Spreads.
Uses:  Native gardens, Pollinator gardens, Wildflower gardens, Dry meadow and Perennial garden.
Native to: USA
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-8

Master Gardener: Class

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JCMGA-logo-color.pngEdible and Useful Native Plants

Native plants are easier to grow and better for the local environment than many cultivated varieties. In this class, students will learn about all of the edible or useful native plants that they could incorporate into their landscape.

Erin Krenzer, Master Gardener

Class Saturday March 24th 1-3pm
Pre-register & pay at least 24 hrs in advance $ 10.00
At the Door $ 15.00

OSU Extension Auditorium
569 Hanley Rd
Central Point, OR 97502
541-776-7371

Register online at:  http://jacksoncountymga.org/evrplus_registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=45

Horticulture Report: Gaillardia aristata

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Plant Name: Gaillardia aristata
Common Name: Gallo Peach Blanket Flower
Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 12-16 inches
Spread:   12-16 inches
Bloom Time:  Spring to late summer  
Flower Color:  Yellow with peachy gold blush, Yellow-orange center.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Best in poor sandy soil,  does not like clay soil.  
Water Needs: Water well until established, then water occasionally  
Attributes:   Showy prolific flowers, Long bloomer, Drought tolerant once established, Deer resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Interesting globe seed pods 
Note:   Clip spent flowers to encourage repeat blooms. Cut back in late summer to encourage second blooming in the fall. Divide every 2-3 years.
Uses: Cut flowers, Borders, Perennial garden, Pollinator garden, Native garden, Butterfly Gardens. 
Native to: Patented plant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-10