Big Bluestem
Some of the prairie grasses are starting to flower. Grass flowers are usually less showy than wildflowers, but I still enjoy seeing them.
Cardinal Flower
The best place to see hummingbirds now, besides our hummingbird feeder is this wildflower. Hummingbirds love it. I saw the first blooms this week. The best place to find Cardinal … Continued
Sycamore Bark
Sycamore, Platanus occidentalis This week I’ve been noticing sheets of sycamore bark along paths by the creek. As the trees grow they periodically shed plate-like scales of bark and leave … Continued
Sweet Coneflower
There are so many different kinds of yellow flowers in the prairie that it’s hard to keep them straight. This one is called Sweet Coneflower. It looks a lot like … Continued
Purple Coneflower
The iconic prairie flower. The best place to see Purple Coneflowers at the PGT this week is in the garden right in front of the visitor center.
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
Big Bluestem
Early morning sunshine lights up new blades of grass. This time of year, I like to take my walks early to avoid the heat and humidity. Another advantage of early … Continued
Prairie Blazing Star
This wildflower has colorful spikes that grow up to 4-feet tall. Butterflies and hummingbirds come to feed on its nectar. At the PGT you can see them along the sidewalk … Continued
Rose Mallow – Hibiscus
These spectacular wildflowers have just started blooming. The large flowers can be either white or magenta. The best places to find them is along the edge of water. At the … Continued
Indian Grass
The prairie grasses are starting to take off now that summer is here. One of the most common at the Prairie Garden Trust is Indian Grass.