Environmental
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Plant of the Week: New England Aster
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Written by: Engineering Conservation CrewCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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2023 Summer at the Storm Drains Contest List of Winners
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Category: Community, Environmental, Green Infrastructure, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana)
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Written by: Engineering Conservation CrewCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Pearly Everlasting
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Written by: Engineering Conservation Crew Over 100 species of Anaphalis (everlastings) are recognized in India, south Asia, and Europe, but only one (A. margaritacea) occurs naturally in North America. Our N.A. species is commonly called pearly everlasting for the pearl-white bracts thatCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the week: Blue Sage
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Written By: Engineering Conservation Crews Blue sage is a member of the Mint family (Lamiaceae) making its leaves aromatic. “Salvia” is a name that means “healer,” referring to this ancient name for a sage with medicinal properties. The name “sage” refers to this plant beingCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Meadow Blazing Star
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Written By: Engineering Conservation Crews The prettiest corndog you will ever find in a native planting is also considered to be the ultimate monarch butterfly magnet! A summer of native plants wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the meadow blazing star (Liatris ligulistylis).Category: Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Partridge Pea
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Written by: Engineering Conservation CrewCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Old Field Thistle
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Written by: Engineering Conservation CrewCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Swamp Milkweed
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Written by: Engineering Conservation Crew Our plant of the week is the distinguished swamp milkweed! This species stands out from the rest of its family by its pink flowers and long narrow leaves. You are also more likely to find this moisture-loving plant in open areas near waterCategory: Educational, Environmental, Stormwater
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Plant of the Week: Swamp Rose Mallow
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Written by: Engineering Conservation Crew For this special species, you may think, this is a native Wisconsin flower? The answer is yes! Swamp rose mallow has a deep purple and reddish spiral like center with 5 ovular holes around the outside of it. The stamens sprout out form the centerCategory: Educational, Environmental