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.
Purple Coneflower
Patches of these wildflowers can be seen now in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.
White Wild Indigo
This is one of the showy plants blooming in the prairies now. I often see bumble bees prying their petals open to get nectar. Earlier in the year we had … Continued
Black-eyed Susans
The prairie wildflowers are looking very good right now. I’m sure they appreciate the soaking rain we had this week.
Royal Catchfly
These red wildflowers grab your attention because the color is so intense. Hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies love it. The name catchfly comes from the fact that insects are often stuck … Continued
Compass Plant
5-inch yellow blossoms have started to appear on this prairie wildflower. The flower stalks will grow up to 9′ tall later in the season and the plants should keep blooming … Continued
Wild Bergamot
There are a few large patches of this wild mint blooming in the prairie right now. I’ve seen several kinds of butterflies and bees drinking nectar from them.
Butterfly Weed
This has been one of the best years for this orange milkweed. It’s at peak bloom right now. Here, if you look closely, you’ll see several Great Spangled Fritillaries feeding … Continued
Spiderwort
Spiderworts have been blooming for several weeks. You can still find them scattered in the prairies.
Gray-headed Coneflower
These yellow wildflowers are just starting to bloom. When they are at their peak in a couple weeks there will be thousands of blooms in the prairies at the Prairie … Continued