An easy growing fern that enjoys fairly neutral, moist soil and not too much shade. Dark green, thinner fronds that stand erect with edges that are toothed and wavy. Also known as cultivar ‘Serratum’.
Microsorum punctatum ( Cristatum Microsorum )
An easy growing fern that enjoys fairly neutral, moist soil and not too much shade. Light green to yellow green, leathery fronds.
Microsorum punctatum ( Climbing Bird’s Nest )
An easy growing fern that enjoys fairly neutral, moist soil and not too much shade. Dark green, leathery fronds.
Michelia figo ( Banana Shrub )
Michelia figo is a medium sized evergreen shrub 6-8′ tall, occasionally reaching 15′ tall. Leaves are glossy, medium green, 3″ long. Blooms first in spring, then sporadically throughout the summer. Flowers resemble small magnolia blossoms, but are creamy yellow with […]
Metasequoia glyptostroboides ( Sheridan Spire Metasequoia )
A large growing, deciduous conifer, which may reach heights of 100 feet and 25 feet wide. ‘Sheridan Spire’ has a more upright growth than typical of the species. A fast grower, reaching 50 feet in just 15 or 20 years. […]
Mespilus germanica ( Showy Mespilus )
A small, deciduous tree, up to 20′ tall, with a rounded habit, composed of tightly interwoven branches. The leaves are alternate, simple and oblong, and turn yellow-brown in fall. A member of the rose family, it has 1″ spines on […]
Mentha spicata ( Spearmint )
A spreading perennial with stalkless, lance-shaped leaves. Flowers appear on dense, cylindrical spikes, with tubular, white, pink or lilac blooms (to 1/8 inch long). Spearmint leaves are smaller than peppermint leaves, and have a variety of culinary uses, including jellies, […]
Mentha piperita ( Peppermint )
Strong perennial with reddish-purple stems and toothed, green leaves. Lilac-pink flowers appear on terminal whorls. Grows anywhere, but loves rich, moist soil. Can be invasive. Peppermint is very attractive to bees. Use the leaves fresh or dried. Known to attract […]
Menispermum canadense ( Common Moonseed )
Menispermum canadense is a deciduous, twining vine, growing from 10-15′ or more. It requires support for the slender stems, good canditate for growing on a trellis. The foliage is a solid dark green in summer, with 4-10″ leaves, which make […]
Melissa officinalis ( Lemon Balm )
Erect, bushy perennial with wrinkled, oval, light green leaves. In summer, small yellow flowers appear on irregular spikes. Use leaves in almost any recipe that calls for lemon juice, as a tea, or in potpourri. Lemon balm favors poor soil. […]