{"title":"Salt Tolerance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are many ways a plant can be tolerant of salts and I have just begun going down this rabbit hole, so expect more details eventually. Meanwhile, salt tolerant often means tolerant of extreme conditions. This list will be a good place to start if you are looking for plants for along a road or driveway that gets salted in the winter, or you live close to the ocean in an exposed spot where there is a lot of salt-laden mist off the water. But as usual, experimentation and observation are key. Also, looking at plants already growing along roadsides or in the dunes and rocky shorelines will give you clues, as will knowing a plants origins in the wild. If my research indicates a plant has a certain type of salt tolerance it will go on this list and I will elaborate in its description if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"helenium-autumnale","title":"Helenium autumnale - Helen's Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes available: \u003c\/b\u003e#1 (Trade gallon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics: \u003c\/b\u003ezones 3-8, 36-60\" x 24-36\", full to part sun, cheerful yellow flowers in late summer to fall, prefers a consistently moist site and is not a drought tolerant plant, clay tolerant and does not need extra fertilizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eHelen's Flower, Fall or Autumn Sneezeweed, Dogtooth Daisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center says this plant is native to the Northwest Territories of Canada as far south as Northern California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Florida. The site goes on to say that it is now present in 47 states and has \"naturalized\" in New England. BUT, Go Botany indicates that it is \"native\" in Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. I have so many questions. For one, not native in New Hampshire, but native in every other New England state? And why does the LBJWC go out of its way to state that it has naturalized in New England? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of such botanical brouhaha, these plants were grown from seed collected in New England and Helenium autumnale is a most excellent plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003edamp low spots, wetlands, moist and open areas along waterways and ponds, wet meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eThis is one of our many native plants that Europeans fell in love with before we were even paying attention and they have done some fussing to make pretty cultivars of various heights, bloom times, and colors in the reddish-orange to yellow range. The straight species, \u003cem\u003eHelenium \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eautumnale,\u003c\/em\u003e offers pollen and nectar late in the season, is deer resistant, and amenable to an early summer prune to encourage branching and manage height. Drought will diminish flowering. This plant has potential as an anti-tumor agent and has been used medicinally. However, it can be toxic for cattle. It contains the compound helenalin which has shown efficacy as an anti-tumor agent, but is also poisonous to insects, fish, and worms. The plant may cause contact dermatitis in some people. As with all medicinal plants, proceed with caution. Its common name, Sneezeweed, does not refer to any potential to cause allergies as it is not wind pollinated. The moniker comes from its use as a snuff by indigenous peoples in order to cast out evil spirits and clear the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven more: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Sneezeweed Weevil, \u003cem\u003eSmicronyx discoideus\u003c\/em\u003e, which is native to Maine and a specialist on Heleniums, will use this as a host plant. As will the Rigid Sunflower Borer Moth, \u003cem\u003ePapaipema rigida\u003c\/em\u003e and the Aster Borer Moth, \u003cem\u003eP. impecuniosa,\u003c\/em\u003e both also found in Maine. Helenium makes a good cut flower. The dried seed heads will also be a lovely addition to autumn bouquets or left standing in the garden, where they create a strong graphic presence against the snow. This plant has medium salt tolerance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource: \u003c\/b\u003eVan Berkum, grown from seed collected in New England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage credit: \u003c\/b\u003eWikimedia Commons; also Frank Meuschke from Shelterwood Gardens\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Petal Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642960318771,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6115\/8195\/files\/512px-Helenium_autumnale__2022-08-26__Schenley_Park__01.jpg?v=1745453688"},{"product_id":"heuchera-villosa-autumn-bride","title":"Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' - Coral Bells cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes available: \u003c\/b\u003e#1 (Trade gallon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics: \u003c\/b\u003ezones 3-8, 12-24\" x 24\", part shade, loose spires of tiny ivory-white flowers held over large, fuzzy leaves in late summer to early autumn, drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eHairy Alum Root, Coral Bells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eSaxifragaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eThe species is native from Virginia to Indiana and south to Alabama and Arkansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003eshady, rocky slopes, ledges, cliffs, well-drained woodlands, wood's edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eThis is hands down my favorite Heuchera. It grows much larger than other heucheras and has a substantial panicle of bloom late in the season. The maple-shaped leaves are large and velvety. Although it takes a couple of seasons to establish, 'Autumn Bride' grows well in dry shade and the bloom makes a good cut flower. Both the pale green leaves and the white flowers really brighten up the shady garden. Overall its character is elegant and stately. Salt tolerant and deer and rabbit resistant. Good cut flower. and good for larger rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource: \u003c\/b\u003eVan Berkum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage credit: \u003c\/b\u003eHoney Petal Plants\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Petal Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642983026995,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6115\/8195\/files\/HuechBrideFlower.jpg?v=1745524609"},{"product_id":"solidago-sempervirens","title":"Solidago sempervirens - Seaside Goldenrod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available: \u003c\/strong\u003e#1 (Trade gallon), has been cut back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics: \u003c\/b\u003ezones 3-9, 24-48\" x 24\", sun to part shade, deep yellow bloom late summer into fall, sandy soils with good drainage, drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eSeaside Goldenrod, Salt-marsh Goldenrod, Northern Seaside Goldenrod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eCoastal areas of eastern North America down into Mexico, has been introduced in the Great Lakes region. These plants were grown from seed collected in New England and this goldenrod is native to Maine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003esand dunes, salt marshes, estuary banks in low-competition environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eI like using goldenrods in late season bouquets. \u003cem\u003eS. sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e is salt tolerant and not rhizomatous, so a good selection for a coastal garden. Cut back by 20-30% by July 4th to create a nice bushy clump. Not on the mammal herbivore menu, but a host plant for numerous larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenrods are keystone species in our region and offer excellent late-season forage for pollinators as well as being host plants for many insect larvae\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are many different forms of goldenrods that can grow in various conditions. To know them is to love them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldenrods have gotten bad publicity for causing allergies, however, they do not. The wind-pollinated ragweeds (Ambrosia species) that bloom at the same time, but are much less showy, are the cause of hay fever. Goldenrod pollen is large and sticky in order to adhere to visiting insects and therefore cannot become airborne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003eHere is a very general list of the insects that utilize our beautiful goldenrods: Butterflies, Moths, Beetles, Carpenter bees, Sweat bees, Plasterer bees, (The North Carolina Extension Gardeners Plant Toolbox has an extensive list of Goldenrod-supported specialized bees. 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However, also found in drier upland sites, where its strong growth habit might be checked somewhat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Chokeberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eNewfoundland west to Ontario and Minnesota, south to Arkansas, Alabama, and Georgia, native to Maine. Has been introduced and grown extensively in Europe as a berry crop for wine and juice production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003eVery adaptable and found in low, boggy spots and on swamp edges as well as in upland areas of relative dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eBerries attract birds (especially later in the season after they have frozen and thawed a few times). They also make good jelly and juice and are high in antioxidants. When it is just leafing out in spring, the branches look very good in flower arrangements. Chokeberry is a strong grower that spreads by root suckers. It can be controlled by pruning and does not need cross-pollination to fruit well. This is an attractive, easily grown shrub with great looking red fall foliage. It is salt tolerant. 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It is a larval host for the Abbott's Sphinx Moth, \u003cem\u003eSphecodina abbottii\u003c\/em\u003e, the Pandora Sphinx Moth, \u003cem\u003eEumorpha pandora\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth, \u003cem\u003eDalapsa myron\u003c\/em\u003e, all of which are native to Maine. The nectar from the tiny flowers attracts bees. Provides shelter for numerous creatures. Salt and juglone tolerant, moderate resistance to herbivores (really, they are just helping you keep it pruned), can climb, trail or scramble and has adhesive tips, not penetrating rootlets, so although a very strong grower, is not damaging the trees it grows up or the ground it drapes over. Beautiful scrambling over a rocky bank. Good for erosion control, lovely autumn colors. The berries are toxic to humans and this plant may cause contact dermatitis in some people. However, the berries have also been used to dye feathers and as a ceremonial paint for the skin. 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