Archives: Native Plants

Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

Hackberry showing its distinctive vase-shaped canopy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Celtis occidentalis, commonly known as Hackberry, American Hackberry, or Sugar Berry, is a magnificent

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

Nannyberry shrub displaying its characteristic upright form and dense branching. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Viburnum lentago, commonly known as Nannyberry, Wild Raisin, or

Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Sideoats Grama displaying its distinctive one-sided seed spikes that give the grass its common name. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) Bouteloua curtipendula, commonly known as

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Dalea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Prairie Clover, is a beautiful native herbaceous perennial

Cattail (Typha latifolia)

Cattail stand in natural wetland habitat displaying the characteristic tall, sword-like leaves and iconic brown flower spikes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Typha latifolia,

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Evening Primrose thriving in an urban environment. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Oenothera biennis, commonly known as Evening Primrose or Common Evening Primrose, is a remarkable

Porcupine Grass (Stipa spartea)

Porcupine Grass (Stipa spartea). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Stipa spartea, commonly known as Porcupine Grass, is a beautiful native perennial grass that belongs

N. Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

N. Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Sporobolus heterolepis, commonly known as N. Prairie Dropseed, is a beautiful native perennial grass that belongs

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens)

Leadplant (Amorpha canescens). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Amorpha canescens, commonly known as Leadplant, is a beautiful native sub-shrub / herbaceous perennial that belongs to the

Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)

Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Arisaema triphyllum, commonly known as Jack-in-the-Pulpit, is a beautiful native herbaceous perennial that belongs to the Araceae (Arum)

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