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.

Tennessee Leafcup (Polymnia laevigata Beadle)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: White, YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Yellow Passion Flower (Passiflora lutea L.)

Passifloraceae (Passion-Flower Family) Synonyms: Yellow Passionflower, Yellow Passion Vine, Yellow Passion-flower Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata L.)

Spanish Needles (Bidens bipinnata L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: White , YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, OctNotes: The species is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and in that context is called nianshencao (“stick to the body weed”). For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Brown (incl. Maroon)-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba Cronquist var. triloba)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Yellow, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon), OrangeReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, OctBloom Notes: More numerous flowers than R. hirta, (Black-Eyed Susan) with shorter and fewer petals. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L.)

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L. var. hirta)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Black-eyed Susan, Common Black-eyed Susan, Brown (incl. Maroon)-eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan Base Flower Color: Yellow, Purple, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Brown (incl. Maroon)-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba L)

Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Cup Plant, Indian Cup Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, AugNotes: The small cup formed by the leaves holds water and attracts birds. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Claspingleaf St. Johnswort (Hypericum gymnanthum Engelm. & A. Gray)

Clusiaceae (Mangosteen Family) Synonym(s): Claspingleaf St. John’s-wort Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.