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.
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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)”
One-flower False Fiddleleaf (Hydrolea uniflora Raf.)
Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family) Synonym(s): Oneflower False Fiddleleaf Base Flower Color: Blue, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept 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.
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.
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria mariana L. var. mariana)
Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Pigeon Wing, Butterfly Pea Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana L.)
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Devil’s Darning Needles, Virgin’s Bower, Old Man’s Beard Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept 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.
Axilflower (Mecardonia acuminata (Walter) Small var. acuminata)
Plantaginaceae (Plantian Family)Formally Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Axil-Flower Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here.