Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims)

Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family) Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea cyanus L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Garden Cornflower, Bachelor’s Button, Cornflower, Bluebottle Base Flower Color: Blue, Purple, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa (Warder) Warder ex Engelm.)

Bignoniaceae (Trumpet Creeper Family) Synonym(s): Northern Catalpa, Catalpa Tree, Cigar Tree, Indian Bean Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola L.)

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

Horseweed (Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist var. canadensis)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Horseweed, Canadian Horseweed, Bitterweed, Hogweed, Squaw Weed, Colt’s Tail Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The leaves have a sharp flavor and an aromatic taste similar to tarragon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Prairie Tea (Croton monanthogynus Michx.)

Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) Synonym(s): Prairie Tea, One-seed Croton, Doveweed, Dove Weed, Prairie Goatweed Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.)

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Common Evening-primrose, King’s Cure-all Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The flowers of this night-flowering biennial open in the evening and close by noon. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L. var. canadensis)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Canada Goldenrod, Canadian Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod, Giant Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Although it and other Goldenrods are commonly blamed for hay fever, this discomfort is usually caused by pollen from Ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) that blooms at the same time. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Late-Flowering Thoroughwort (Eupatorium serotinum Michx.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s):  White Boneset, Late Boneset, Late-flowering Boneset Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctQuiz: See if you can find the Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)! For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s):  Fall Sneezeweed, Autumn Sneezeweed Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovNotes: The genus is thought to have been named by Linnaeus for Helen of Troy. The legend is that the flowers sprung up from the ground where her tears fell. For more information about this plant, Click Here.