Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) is a North American lant in the sunflower family. The plant is native to Eastern and Central North America. Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are also naturalized in the Western part of the continent and in China. It has now been found in all 10 …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a native North American perennial wildflower. It is a member of the milkweed family and is known for its beautiful orange flowers and its ability to attract butterflies. Butterfly weed is native to the eastern United States. It is found in every …
Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a native North American tree that can grow up to 35 feet tall. The tree has reddish-brown bark and produces small, dark fruits that are edible and high in vitamins and minerals. Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a great plant for attracting birds …
Photograph by: wildflower.org What is this plant? Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is a perennial with white flowers and small red fruits. It is an easy-to-grow plant and a popular ingredient for jams, jellies, and pies. Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is a great plant for attracting birds and other small animals. The plant grows in clumps …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is an evergreen tree with scale-like leaves that are arranged in flattened fans. Arborvitae trees are a type of conifer. The leaves are green on top and yellow-green on the bottom. The tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and 20 …
Photograph by: Abby Cali What is this plant? Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a perennial with lavender-colored petals and a spiny, brownish center. It is an easy-to-grow plant and a popular ingredient for teas, spices, and extracts. Eastern Purple Coneflower is a great plant for attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. The plant grows …
