Whenever I visit the old family farm in Iowa, I always like to walk through the woods to observe what is growing in this driftless part of the Midwest. The driftless part of the Midwest is a...
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Grayhead Coneflower 101 – Complete Guide to Ratibida Pinnata
If you are looking for a stunning medium sized flower that blooms for a long time, then Gray-head coneflower is a great choice. With bright yellow blooms lasting up to two months, this drought...
Orange Jewelweed is an annual wildflower that has beautiful orange trumpet/bugle shaped flowers and grows well in the shade. I first learned of this plant in my youth when my Uncle showed me it's...
Echinacea is one of the easiest perennials to grow from seed. A common choice for flower beds, it is a herbaceous perennial flower that is native to North America. I've germinated hundreds of...
Canadian Goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial wildflower native to Eastern North America that blooms in late Summer / early Fall. It has showy yellow flowers giving roadside ditches, powerline cuts,...
Looking for an interesting wildflower that is incredibly easy to grow and blooms up to two months? One that can easily be grown in most soils? Then look no further than Mexican Hat, a beautiful...