Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius Scop.)

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Synonym(s): Yellow Salsify, Common Salsify, Goat’s Beard, Goatsbeard, Meadow Goat’s-beard, Salsify, Western Goat’s Beard, Western Salsify, Wild Oysterplant, Yellow Goat’s Beard Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: Flowers are usually closed by mid-day. Another common name is “Johnny-Be-Gone-By-Noon”. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Blue Field Madder (Galium sherardia E. H. L.Krause)

Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s): Sherardia; Field Madder Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Feb thru Aug. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Scarlet Clover, Italian Clover, German Clover, French Clover, Carnation Clover, Incarnate Clover. Base Flower Color: RedReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: Crimson clover is commonly used as a winter or summer annual cover crop in rotation with vegetables or field crops. For more information about this plant,Continue reading “Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.)”

Dove Foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle L.)

Geraniaceae (Geranium Family) Synonym(s): Dovefoot Geranium Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Miniature Beefsteakplant (Mosla dianthera (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Maxim.)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Beefsteak Plant (Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Beefsteakplant; Beefsteak Plant Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, DecNotes: Beefsteak plants are most toxic to cattle if cut and dried for hay late in the summer. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.

Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata (Dum.Cours.) G.Don)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Sericea Lespedeza; Chinese Lespedeza Base Flower Color: White, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun , July , August , SeptNotes: One of the most invasive plants in the Eastern United States. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptThis plant is considered invasive in some states. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.

Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus ssp. thapsus L.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Big Taper, Flannel Mullein, Flannel Plant, Great Mullein, Mullein, Velvet Dock, Velvet Plant, Woolly Mullein, Orange Mullein Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: Native to Eurasia and Africa For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.)

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family) Synonym(s): Pig Weed Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Very invasive For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.