Aster
The growing season is over and there aren’t many flowers blooming now at the PGT; however, there are still a few asters.
Lotus Leaves
Even though the Lotus has finished blooming, their huge round leaves are still on display. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow the paved sidewalk to … Continued
Thalia Leaves
The leaves of this tall native plant have a tropical look to them. It likes to have wet feet, so you should look for it along the edges of the … Continued
Purple Coneflower
Most of the coneflowers have gone to seed, but there are still some blooming in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.
Buckeye Butterfly
Another butterfly feeding on New England Aster. New England Aster is one of the best wildflowers for butterflies because they bloom late in the Fall when other plants have quit.
Maximilian Sunflower
These bright yellow native wildflowers have just started to appear on tall stalks. I found a clump of them blooming this week near our mailbox that’s 10-feet tall. They will … Continued
Honey Bee
Many insects get nectar from New England Asters. In addition to feeding butterflies and bees, New England Asters are an attractive native plant to add to your garden.
Purple Coneflower
Patches of coneflowers can still be seen now in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.
Painted Lady
A butterfly feeding on a Purple Coneflower. Wikipedia says Painted Lady’s are one of the most widespread of all butterflies, found on every continent except Antarctica and South America.