Wild Douglas County
Lawrence, Kansas
This book by Ken Lassman is an indispensable resource packed with natural history about our … Continued
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borage
Borago officinalis
Big fuzzy plant bears uncommonly true-blue flowers which are prized for garnishes and salads from … Continued
Boston fern
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
The classic tropical houseplant, Boston ferns love humidity and do best in indirect light. They … Continued
Boston pickling cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Crisp, white flesh and smaller size make these cucumbers ideal for pickling. Sweet, sour, dill … Continued
‘Red Double’ bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Red Double'
These full sun vining plants and are native to Mexico and produce loads of blooms … Continued
blue grama grass, mosquito grass
Bouteloua gracilis
A tufted, warm-season native grass with distinctive caterpillar-like seed spikes which hang from one side … Continued
box elder
Acer negundo
This hardy, fast-growing native tree can survive dry and extremely cold conditions. Food source for … Continued
brachyscome
Brachyscome Blue Zephyr™
Lacy foliage and small, blue daisy-like blooms make great contrasting filler in annual combos. Blooms … Continued
strawflower
Bracteantha bracteatum {Helichrysum bracteatum}
Strawflowers are excellent for bouquets or in the garden, but are best know for their … Continued
Brandywine
Solanum lycopersicum
Dates back to 1885 and considered to be the world’s best tomato. Extra-large fruit up … Continued
‘Brandywine’ red maple
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Brilliant red-purple autumn color, produces only male flowers so no fruit or seedlings. 25’ high … Continued
‘Brandywine’ Viburnum
Viburnum nudum 'Brandywine'
This shrub really shines in late summer and fall. White flower clusters give way to … Continued