Water Lily
The Water Lily leaves are out and floating on the surface of the water, but it will be a few weeks before they start to flower. At the Prairie Garden … Continued
Blue Flag Iris
The leaves are out on this native water loving wildflower. It will start blooming soon along the edges of the ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Violet Wood Sorrel
I found a patch of wildflowers in the woods along the path to the Creek Overlook at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Columbine
Columbine has started blooming, just in time for the hummingbirds. At the Prairie Garden Trust you can find Columbine along woodland paths and in the garden by the visitor center.
Mayapple
These wildflowers can be found now along many woodland paths at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). You have to lift up the leaves to see the showy white flower.
Wild Ginger
This wildflower is easy to miss because the blossoms are hidden under the leaves. It’s worth getting in close for a look.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are at peak bloom now. They look fabulous, but there aren’t as many blooms as usual this year.
Sassafras Flowers
This small native tree is flowering now. The bare branches are covered by golden balls that are made up of the smaller blooms like you can see here.