Ashy Sunflower
Ashy Sunflower, Helianthus mollis This is one of several kinds of yellow wildflowers blooming now in the prairies at the PGT (Prairie Garden Trust). They’re putting on a great show. … Continued
Gamagrass
Eastern Gamagrass, Tripsacum dactyloides Some of the prairie grasses have stated blooming. This is Eastern gamagrass. The tiny dangling flowers aren’t very showy, but they are interesting.
Indigo Prairie
Indigo Prairie at the PGT The prairies at the PGT look great right now now. I’ve never seen so many blooms all at once. You should come out and take … Continued
Big Bluestem
Big Bluestem, Andropogon gerardi Sunlight from behind brings out the color of this prairie grass.
Rattlesnake Master
Rattlesnake Master, Eryngium yuccifolium This is the spikey bloom of Rattlesnake Master; a dusty blue-green color prairie wildflower. This year we are seeing a lot more of it than usual. … Continued
Giant Swallowtail
Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes Yesterday, outside our kitchen window, I saw a Giant Swallowtail on a coneflower. What a butterfly!
Blazing Star and Compassplant
Blazing Star and Compassplant, Liatris pycnostachya and Silphium laciniatum Two of my favorite prairie wildflowers are blooming now.
Prairie Blooms
Prairie Blooms at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) The prairies at the PGT look great right now now. We’ve had lots of rain all year long. That helps.
Water Lily
Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata One of my favorite wildflowers. They’ve been blooming at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) for over a month and will continue to bloom until Fall.