History & Introduction Previously considered a variety of the North American native Virginia jumpseed, or Persicaria virginiana, Asian jumpseed (Persicaria filiformis) is an introduced perennial herb native to Japan, … Read more
Common names: Cutleaf teasel, Cut-leaved teasel, Family: Dipsacaceae Life form: Biennial forb History & Introduction Cutleaf teasel is native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia. Although no stranger to … Read more
Common names: Japanese chaff flower, chaff flower, Family: Amaranthaceae Life form: Perennial herb History & Introduction Chaff flower was first reported in the United States in 1981, where it … Read more
Common names: Johnson grass, Johnsongrass Family: Poaceae Life form: Perennial grass History & Introduction Johnson grass was originally a Mediterranean grass, native to parts of Europe, Africa, and Turkey … Read more
Common names: Deutzia, Fuzzy Deutzia, Fuzzy Pride-of-Rochester, Godsall Pink Family: Hydrangeaceae Life form: Shrub History & Introduction Originating from Japan and China, members of the Deutzia genus were brought to … Read more
Common Names: Kurinso, Japanese Primrose, Candelabra primrose, Valley Red, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses Family: Primulaceae Life form: Perennial forb History & Introduction Kurinso derives its name from its native … Read more
History & Introduction Sticky sage is a deciduous perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to temperate regions of Europe and western Asia. Its name is derived from the … Read more
History and Introduction Japanese butterbur, or fuki, is a perennial rhizomatous plant in the aster family native to Japan, China, and Korea that grows best in shaded, wet areas. It … Read more
History and Introduction Yellow garden loosestrife is native to Eurasia, and is considered rare in parts of Bulgaria. It was introduced to the United States through the horticulture trade as … Read more
History & Introduction Macleaya cordata, commonly referred to as plume poppy, is a native species to Japan, eastern China, and parts of Taiwan. In China, the plant is used as … Read more