Category Archives: Plant profile

Plant profile: Spigelia

Posted on 2016-06-18 by Karin Kiontke

Right now, Spigelia marilandica (indian pink or pinkroot) is blooming in a couple of shady spots in our garden. This pretty woodland perennial grows naturally in the southeast of the United States. Its range does not include New York, but it seems … Continue reading →

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Plant profile: Jack in the Pulpit

Posted on 2016-05-31 by Karin Kiontke

Earlier this year in March, these impressive spikes appeared under the crab apple tree. They belong to a Jack in the pulpit from East Asia (Arisaema ringens). They later developed into large tripartite leaves: And now, exotic flowers emerged:   This Jack … Continue reading →

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