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Our mission is to enhance, protect, and preserve the natural resources of Washington County through conservation
projects, technical guidance, and educational services to citizens and local government. |
NewsWelcome to the new Washington Conservation District web site. We have recently updated all of the information about our projects and programs on our web site. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The time of our monthly Board meetings has changed. They will still be the 2nd Wednesday of each month, but the time will be 4:30pm instead of 1:00pm. Our next board meeting is Wed. May 13th. See past board agendas and minutes >> |
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Plant of the Week (July 1, 2009) Grecian Foxglove This one can't wait until next Monday- it's blooming now. Grecian foxglove (Digitalis lanata) is found in a few locations in Washington County, primarily along the St. Croix River corridor. It is a hazardous plant, having a strong concentration of the cardio glycoside digoxin which can be absorbed through the skin. It can cause fatal heart rhythm abnormalities. Control is difficult, requiring specialized herbicides. But it can be removed by hand, WEARING RUBBER GLOVES. It has a spike of cup-shaped flowers like other foxgloves, but the flower is quite a bit smaller than the garden varieties, being only approximately 1/4-1/2 inch across. The entire plant is fuzzy, with alternate leaves. The flower is cream colored, with brown veins on the lip. DO NOT pick this flower or pull by hand, other than to destroy it or prepare educational exhibits like the one currently in our window. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is tracking locations of this plant. If you find a colony, please contact the WCD. For more information click here.
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