Zabulon Skipper
Zabulon Skipper, Lon zabulon Skippers are a kind of butterfly with short stocky bodies covered in hairs, giving them a moth-like appearance. When at rest they typically hold their wings … Continued
Prairie Grass Dew
Prairie Grass Dew The rain this week creates sparkling dewdrops on the prairie grasses. The downside is that your pants get wet when you take a walk.
Sweet Coneflower
Sweet Coneflower, Rudbeckia subtomentosa This is one of the most common yellow flowers blooming at the prairie at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) right now. They’ve really come out after … Continued
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