Ruth’s golden aster is only found on a few miles of river bank along the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers in Polk County. Staff at the Cherokee National Forest plan to kill of some of the plants that threaten these rare flowers.
Photo by U.S. Forestry ServiceIF YOU GOWhat: Marie Humphreys Fall Open House & Native Plant Sale.When: Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22 and 1-5 p.m. Sept. 23.Where: Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road.Admission: Free.Phone: 821-1160.Website: www.chattanooganaturecenter.org.
The 25th annual Fall Open House & Native Plant Sale is scheduled for the Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center beginning Friday, Sept. 21.
The sale features hardy native plants meant for the conditions of the area (long summers and warmer winters), and all have been propagated from seed, according to a news release.
About 95 species of plants will be available, said Paola Craddock, greenhouse manager.
Many native plants are good for attracting wildlife to gardens, Craddock added.