Fraser’s Sedge (Carex fraseriana Ker Gawl.)

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Synonym(s): Fraser’s Cymophyllus Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon), GreenReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Violet Wood Sorrel (Oxalis violacea L.)

Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel Family) Synonym(s): Violet Woodsorrel, Violet Wood-sorrel Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Western Daisy (Astranthium integrifolium (Michx.) Nutt.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Entireleaf Western Daisy Base Flower Color: White, Yellow, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here

Swamp Leatherflower (Clematis crispa L.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Curly Clematis, Blue-jasmine, Curlflower, Curly Virgin’s Bower, Marsh Clematis Base Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugBloom Notes: Normally blooms mid-spring and again in early fall, but may bloom lightly through the summer as well. Color ranges from blue to pink to lavender to white. It isContinue reading “Swamp Leatherflower (Clematis crispa L.)”

Featherfoil (Hottonia inflata Elliott)

Primulaceae (Primrose Family) Synonym(s): American Featherfoil, Featherfoil Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Wood Betony (Pedicularis canadensis L.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Canadian Lousewort, Wood Betony Base Flower Color: Red, Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: The common name Lousewort, refers to the misconception once held by farmers that cattle and sheep become infested with lice when grazing on the plants. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Quaker Ladies (Houstonia caerulea L.)

Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s): Azure Bluet, Quaker Ladies, Bluets Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Smooth Rock Cress (Boechera laevigata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Al-Shehbaz)

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita Fr.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Wayside Speedwell Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This flower is about half the size of Birdseye Speedwell (Veronica persica). About 4-5mm. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea (L.) Pers.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Violet Lespedeza Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.