Archives: Native Plants

Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum)

Virginia Waterleaf displaying its distinctive deeply divided palmate leaves and low woodland growth form. Photo: Cbaile19, Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Hydrophyllum virginianum, commonly known as Virginia

Pussy Willow (Salix discolor)

Pussy Willow’s iconic furry silver catkins emerge before leaves in early spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Salix discolor, commonly known as Pussy Willow,

Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum)

Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Lilium philadelphicum, commonly known as Wood Lily, is a beautiful native herbaceous perennial (bulb) that belongs

Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)

Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Asclepias verticillata, commonly known as Whorled Milkweed, is a beautiful native herbaceous perennial that belongs

Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana)

Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Clematis virginiana, commonly known as Virgin’s Bower, is a beautiful native deciduous vine that belongs to the

Stiff Sunflower (Helianthus rigidus)

Stiff Sunflower (Helianthus rigidus). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Helianthus rigidus, commonly known as Stiff Sunflower, is a beautiful native herbaceous perennial that belongs

Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa)

Prairie Phlox displaying its characteristic pink-lavender flowers in dense terminal clusters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Phlox pilosa, commonly known as Prairie Phlox, Downy

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa)

Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Potentilla fruticosa, commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil, is a beautiful native deciduous shrub that belongs

June Grass (Koeleria macrantha)

June Grass displaying its characteristic delicate flowering heads. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Koeleria macrantha, commonly known as June Grass or Prairie June Grass,

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Swamp Milkweed in bloom at Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota, displaying its characteristic rosy-pink flower clusters. Photo: Jasper Shide, Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Asclepias incarnata,

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