Plant of the Week: Dirca palustris
Plant of the Week! It might not have showy flowers, a grand stature, or particularly unusual features, but this plant geek 🙋♀️... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Penstemon grandiflorus
Plant of the Week! A stunning plant in a dry prairie, Penstemon grandiflorus, Large-Flowered Penstemon, has beautiful waxy, blue-green leaves, a grand... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Campanula rotundifolia
Plant of the Week! A delicate-looking, yet tough native forb, Campanula rotundifolia, Harebell, can be found on rocky outcrops and bluffs, as... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Potentilla palustris
Plant of the Week! You’re probably familiar with Potentilla fruticosa, commonly referred to as just “Potentilla”, (or the McDonald’s shrub! 😆), but... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Cornus canadensis
Plant of the Week! One of the smallest Dogwoods, Cornus canadensis, Bunchberry, is a rhizomatous groundcover found in deciduous, coniferous, and mixed... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Sanguinaria canadensis
Plant of the Week! Another lovely woodland spring ephemeral is Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot. A short-statured, rhizomatous plant, its bright white flowers are... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Allium tricoccum
Plant of the Week! Gaining in popularity for their culinary use, Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are as attractive as they are tasty. Their... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Hydrophyllum virginianum
Plant of the Week! Hydrophyllum virginianum, Virginia Waterleaf, gets its name from the tiny white spots that appear on its leaves, resembling... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Podophyllum peltatum
Plant of the Week! Podophyllum peltatum, Mayapple, is popping up in woodlands across the Midwest. The plants consist of either a single... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Claytonia virginica
Plant of the Week! Another pretty and fleeting wildflower that you may see right now is Claytonia virginica, Spring Beauty. A woodland... Learn More