Archives: Native Plants

Black Oak (Quercus velutina)

Black Oak (Quercus velutina) growing in a savannah landscape. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Quercus velutina, commonly known as Black Oak, is one of

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Buttonbush’s distinctive spherical, pincushion-like white flower globes in full summer bloom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Cephalanthus occidentalis, commonly known as Buttonbush, Common Buttonbush,

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot flourishing in its natural prairie habitat, showing the distinctive lavender flower heads and square stems typical of the mint family. Photo: Hardyplants, Wikimedia

Wild Plum (Prunus americana)

Wild Plum fruit ripening from yellow to red in late summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Prunus americana, commonly known as Wild Plum, American

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

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