Swamp Lousewort (Pedicularis lanceolata Michx.)

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.

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.

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.

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.)Greene var. fasciculata)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Sensitive Plant Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Sensitive Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench ssp. nictitans)

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.

Rough Sunflower (Helianthus strumosus L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s):  Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower, Paleleaf Sunflower, Woodland Sunflower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct 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.

Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica (L.) Goldblatt & Mabb.)

Iridaceae (Iris Family) Synonym(s): Leopard Lily Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugBloom Description: Yellow, Orange For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Canada Horse-Balm (Collinsonia canadensis L.)

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Richweed, Stoneroot, Citronella Horsebalm Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.