Prairie Grass Dew
On early morning walks there is so much dew that the lower part of my pants gets soaked. But early morning is when I like to walk because it avoids … Continued
American Lotus
At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) the Lotus is at peak bloom now. To see them close up, walk around the dam on the back side of the Lotus Ponds.
Purple Fringeless Orchid
I found this wild orchid blooming near the Lotus ponds at the PGT. The PGT has several kinds of wild orchids and this is one of the more stunning ones.
PGT Butterfly Walk
On the PGT Butterfly Walk yesterday we saw over 30 different butterflies, including several kinds of Swallowtails. It was hot and humid, but there was a nice breeze that helped … Continued
Prairie Blazing Star
The purple spikes of Prairie Blazing Star have just started to bloom, right in time for the PGT Butterfly Walk this Saturday. At the PGT you can see Blazing Star … Continued
Bellflower
On our walks this week I’ve found a few patches of this showy native wildflower in shady spots along creeks. The star-shaped blue flowers are arranged around tall stalks.
Rattlesnake Master
This unusual prairie plant resembles yucca. It looks like it belongs in a desert. The flowers are prickly green balls. The best place to see it at the Prairie Garden … Continued
False Aloe
I found some of these odd wildflowers next to the sidewalk on they way to the Lotus Ponds. They are on stalks 4-feet tall.