Butterfly Weed
This prairie wildflower is just starting to bloom. As its name suggests, if you can find the flowers, you’re likely to see some butterflies.
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
This is one of many kinds of wildflowers blooming at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) right now.
Monarch Butterfly
I’ve been seeing a lot of butterflies recently, including Monarchs. Here’s one feeding on Indian Hemp.
Water Lily
Most native water lilies are cream colored but some are pink. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) you can find them in the Lotus Ponds and at Beaver Lake.
Worm-eating Warbler
At the PGT you can find this warbler singing along the steep slopes above Hillers Creek.
Compass Plant Leaf
The bold pattern created by the leaf on this prairie wildflower caught my eye.
Multiflora Rose
This attractive rose was introduced from Asia as a natural hedge and to attract wildlife. Unfortunately it’s invasive and has become a nuisance. When we find it at the PGT … Continued
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The hummingbirds are back and being very active. In addition to seeing them at our sugar feeder, I’ve also seen them feeding on several wildflowers, including Indian Paintbrush.
Spiderwort
This is what Spiderworts look like when the blossoms are fully open. The flowers open up during the morning and close by the afternoon. At the PGT you can find … Continued
Orchard Grass
Flower heads are appearing on the cool season grasses that carpet many pastures. If you bump one of the flowers when it’s ripe, a cloud of pollen is released. This … Continued