Roads End Naturalist

Exploring the natural world as we wander at the end of the road

Tag: native plants

  • Spring Forward

    The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size. ~Gertrude S. Wister The change in our clocks this past weekend is one of the ways most of us know that spring is on the way in spite of the cold the past few weeks. Read more…

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    Mike Dunn

  • Crossvine

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    I am a native plant promoter and have been for many years. While there is nothing wrong with planting ornamentals in the landscape (as long as they are not potential problematic invasives) I appreciate getting to know our native species and encouraging them in my landscape and in those of schools and other public areas Read more…

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    Mike Dunn

  • Crested Dwarf Iris

    I have always had a fondness for the wildflowers of spring woodlands and have planted them in shady spots as a harbinger of my favorite season. One of the hardiest of the spring ephemerals is Crested Dwarf Iris, Iris cristata.  I have purchased many of these (and other native wildflowers) over the years from the Read more…

    Written by

    Mike Dunn