Category Archives: Native

Vasevine, Leatherflower (Clematis viorna L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Vasevine, Leatherflower Base Flower Color: Red , PurpleReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: Normally blooms in early summer. Color a muted brick red or pale purple. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Carolina Thistle (Cirsium carolinianum (Walt.) Fern. & Schub.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Soft Thistle, Purple Thistle, Smallhead Thistle Base Flower Color: White , Pink , PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , JulBloom Notes: Flowers usually purple-pink to magenta, occasionally white. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Catclaw Sensitive Briar (Mimosa microphylla Dryand.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Littleleaf Sensitive Briar, Little-leaf Mimosa, Catclaw Sensitive Briar, Smooth-leaf Sensitive Briar, Pink Sensitive Briar, Shame Vine Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Carolina Desert-Chicory, False Dandelion (Pyrrhopappus carolinianus (Walt.) DC.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Desert-chicory, Texas Dandelion, False Dandelion Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May , JunBloom Notes: May bloom February to September. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum L.)

Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Great Laurel, Wild Rhododendron, Rosebay Rhododendron, White Laurel, Rosebay Base Flower Color: White , Pink , GreenReproductive Phenology: Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia latifolia L.)

Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush, Kalmia Base Flower Color: White , PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun , Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Lanceleaf Gumweed (Grindelia lanceolata Nutt.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Boykin’s Milkwort (Polygala boykinii Nutt.)

Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family) Synonym(s): Boykin’s Milkwort Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here

Prairie Purple Coneflower (Echinacea simulata McGregor)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Pink , PurpleReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.