Queen Anne’s Lace
This wildflower is so well-known and widespread that most people assume it’s native; however, it’s an exotic that was introduced into the US from Europe. At the PGT we treat … Continued
Siberian Iris
At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) we feature native plants. This is an iris that my father planted near Farm Pond in the 1970s. Even though it’s exotic, we are … Continued
Yellow Iris
This iris used to be common at the PGT until we realized that it escapes from cultivation and becomes an invasive aquatic plant. We’ve been trying to eradicate if from … Continued
Queen Anne’s Lace
This wildflower is so well-known and widespread that most people assume it’s native; however, it’s an exotic that was introduced into the United States from Europe. At the PGT we … Continued
Queen Anne’s Lace
Many love this wildflower for its large white flowers; others hate it as an invasive exotic. I’ve got mixed feelings. I know it’s not native here, but we haven’t found … Continued
Timothy Grass
Flower heads dancing in late day light. This remnant of exotic cool-season grass is left over from those who worked the land at the PGT in the early 20th century.
Multiflora Rose
This rose, originally from Asia, can be seen blooming now across much of North America. Starting more than a century ago, it was planted across the US — for many … Continued
Oxeye Daisy
At the PGT we prefer to feature plants that are natives i.e. plants that occur naturally in a given area. If exotics show up and are well behaved (i.e. not … Continued