Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra L.)
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Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica Raf.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Missouri Ironweed can be distinguished from other Vernonia spp. primarily by the number of disk florets in the compound flowers, and the profuse hairiness of the stems and lower sides of the leaves. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Fall Phlox (Phlox paniculata L.)
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family) Synonym(s): Fall Phlox, Perennial Phlox Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This native plant has been used to create many hybridized versions in many colors. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata (Walter) King & H. Rob.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Pink Thoroughwort Base Flower Color: White, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: This plant is indeed most closely related to ageratums such as Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum). For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pringles Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum (A. Gray) G. L. Nesom var. pringlei)
Synonym(s): Aster de Pringle, Pringle’s Aster, Monte Cassino Base Flower Color: White, Pink, Yellow Reproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Carolina Elephant’s Foot (Elephantopus carolinianus Raeusch.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, Purple, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sep, OctNotes: The common name elephant’s foot refers to the large basal leaves of this species. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea Trel. ex Branner & Coville)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Tall Ironweed Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: The common name refers to the toughness of the stem. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Pink Milkwort (Polygala incarnata L.)
Polygalaceae (Milkwort Family) Synonym(s): Procession Flower Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. var. spicata)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonyms: Dense Blazing Star, Dense Gayfeather, Dense Liatris, Marsh Blazing Star, Marsh Gayfeather, Marsh Liatris Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, SeptNotes: Many butterflies, moths and hummingbirds visit this plant along with the praying mantis that feed on them! A lot of the butterflies will show wing damage from encountersContinue reading “Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. var. spicata)”
Spearmint (Mentha spicata L. var. spicata)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This plant is considered invasive in many places. For more information about this plant, Click Here.