Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Marsh Betony Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulNotes: Swamp Lousewort is partially parasitic; common host plants are asters and native grasses. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
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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.
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.
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Native Americans reportedly used a decoction of the roots as a remedy for snakebite, hence the common name. Settlers who drank milk from cows that fed on this plant often developed the disease called milk sickness. For more information about this plant, ClickContinue reading “White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima (L.) King & H. Rob. var. altissima)”
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.
Roundleaf Thoroughwort (Eupatorium rotundifolium L.)
Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, OctNotes: Special value to native bees. 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.