Red Buckeye
The showy red flowers of this native shrub attract ruby-throated hummingbirds and bees. They start blooming in late April, right around the time the hummingbirds arrive. This can easily be … Continued
Bird’s Foot Violet
This spring wildflower is only 6-inches tall, but it puts on quite a show. For the last 6-weeks it’s been blooming in the rocky soils along the trail on the … Continued
Blue Flag Iris
I saw the first blooms of this wild iris yesterday along the edge of Potter’s Lake. This native wildflower is much better behaved than the invasive exotic Yellow Iris. Decades … Continued
Shooting Star
I’m always surprised and pleased to stumble on this beloved, native wildflower. I found some this week along the paths in Indigo Prairie. I also found some in the garden … Continued
Creek Reflections
On our walk yesterday I paused to appreciate the fresh green of newly emerged tree leaves reflected in Hillers Creek.
Blue False Indigo
Blue False Indigo, Baptisia australis Woodland wildflowers dominate the early part of spring, but now we are starting to see a few prairie wildflowers. Indigo is one my favorites because … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwood flowers are one of the symbols of Spring. It’s nice that they bloom for a long time, often three or four weeks. At the PGT you can find them … Continued