Symphyotrichum novae-angliae – New England Aster
New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is a native perennial with late blooming flowers. New England aster can be found in open, sunny areas such as meadows and fields. New England aster is easiest to identify in the fall when it produces pale lavender to purple flowers with yellow centers. Stems and leaves have a […]
Hylotelephium telephium – Stonecrop
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium) is an edible perennial from Eurasia that can escape cultivation and naturalize in North America. Stonecrop can be found growing wild in sunny, dry areas. It has succulent leaves and fleshy stems. The plant produces pink, star-shaped flowers from late summer to early fall. Young stonecrop leaves are edible raw or cooked. […]