The Dirt

By: Donna Weifenbach Baptisia alba (White False Indigo) Baptisia alba is a showy white-flowered legume growing 2-4 ft. tall by 2 ft wide....

By: Phyllis Giffard Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) Indian pink or Pink root is a clump forming herbaceous perennial with deep green...

By: Phyllis Giffard Louisiana Irises This is the time of year that our Louisiana irises shine. While we are not the only state with...

By: Phyllis Giffard Common Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata Native milkweed species in the genus Asclepias are herbaceous perennials found...

By: Phyllis Giffard Red Mulberry, Morus rubra Red Mulberry is a deciduous medium sized tree from 30-50 feet tall. It has a broad, rounded...

By: Phyllis Griffard Southern Live Oak, Quercus virginiana Southern live oak is one of the most useful and picturesque trees in the...