Growing wildflowers in gardens and landscapes continues to rise in popularity for several reasons. Wildflowers add interest and beauty to any landscape. They often attract birds and other wildlife. Some species can be used as cut or dried flowers.
What is a wildflower? A horticultural definition is a flowering plant that grows in
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Wildflower enthusiasts often distinguish “native” wildflowers from “introduced” species. But many of the wildflowers we commonly see and assume to be native are, in fact, species that were introduced hundreds of years ago and which have become naturalized. The term “naturalized” means that these species have been able to grow and
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