Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Nutt.) G. L. Nesom)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Pink, Purple, YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Erect Goldenrod, Showy Goldenrod (Solidago erecta Banks ex Pursh)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Showy Goldenrod, Erect Goldenrod Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Flat-Topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata (Mill.) Nees)

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

Rugel’s Indian Plantain (Rugelia nudicaulis Shuttlw. ex Chapm.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Peruvian Daisy, Shaggy Gallant Soldiers (Galinsoga quadriradiata Ruiz & Pav.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Yellow, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Nodding Thistle (Carduus nutans L.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SeptBloom Notes: Carduus nutans invades a variety of disturbed areas. Pastures are particularly at risk because it is unpalatable to livestock. Once established it can spread rapidly due to high seed production (as much as 120,000 seeds per plant). For more information aboutContinue reading “Nodding Thistle (Carduus nutans L.)”

Yellow Sneezeweed, Bitterweed (Helenium amarum (Raf.) H. Rock var. amarum)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Five-leaf Sneezeweed; Sneezeweed; Yellowdicks Base Flower Color: Yellow, Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Purple Cudweed (Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera)

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

Great Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida Cronquist var. trifida)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Synonym(s): Great Ragweed, Giant Ragweed Base Flower Color: Green, Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct, NovBloom Notes: This is the giant among the ragweeds, reaching towering heights and possessing long flower spikes. For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Annual Ragweed, Short Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.)

Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: Pink , PurpleReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , JulBloom Notes: Color ranges from a pink so pale it almost appears white to rose. For more information about this plant, Click Here.