Lead Plant
The texture and pattern created by hairy leaves of this attractive wildflower caught my eye. At the PGT a good place to see this plant now is in the prairie … Continued
American Lotus
July is the peak month for lotus blooms. This week I saw the first blooms of this spectacular wildflower. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow … Continued
Coreopsis
Lanceleaf Coreopsis is the most common coreopsis and blooms from May into July. It thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage.
White Indigo
White Wild Indigo is one of the showy plants blooming in the prairies now. There’s a similar wildflower called Yellow Wild Indigo that you can see blooming in the gardens … Continued
Water Lily
Water Lilies are one of my favorite plants to photograph. Here I got in close to look at the heart of one. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), you can … Continued
Spiderwort Back
One of the showy flowers blooming in the prairies now. I like the pattern created by the leaves against the back of the flowers here.
Sassafras Leaves
Sassafras is a small understory tree. At the PGT you are most likely to find it growing in small clusters under a larger tree at the edge of the woods … Continued
Wild Persimmon
Persimmons are flowering now, but it’s easy to miss the tiny blossoms. They are hidden behind leaves in branches above your head. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), you’re most … Continued
Pale Purple Coneflower
This week I saw the first coneflower blooms. This is Pale Purple Coneflower with its slender petals that are more pink than purple. The best place to see Pale Purple … Continued
Water Lily
Water Lilies are one of the most photogenic native wildflowers. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), you can find them at Beaver Lake and in the ponds by the Lotus … Continued