Wildlife Species Library

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Spiked Sedge

Carex spicata

A striking, clump-forming perennial that adds architectural flair and vital habitat to the backyard. With its star-li...

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spiny amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus

Armed with needle-sharp spines and a resilient spirit, the spiny amaranth is a fascinating survivor of the backyard l...

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spotted knapweed

Centaurea stoebe

An aggressive survivor from Eastern Europe, spotted knapweed is a master of adaptation. Known for its 'spotted' purpl...

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spreading phlox

Phlox diffusa

A resilient mountain gem that carpets the western wilderness in a tapestry of lavender and white blossoms.

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Spring Snowflake

Leucojum vernum

Emerging through the late winter frost, the Spring Snowflake is one of the earliest signs that warmer days are ahead....

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squarrose knapweed

Centaurea triumfettii

A gem of the alpine meadows, the squarrose knapweed dazzles with its silver-tinted leaves and electric blue sunburst ...

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squarrose sedge

Carex squarrosa

Recognizable by its spiky, mace-like seed heads, the Squarrose Sedge is a geometric wonder of the wetlands. This hard...

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Squirrel's Tail

Justicia betonica

A striking tropical shrub famous for its white and green-veined flower spikes that mimic the fluffy tail of a squirre...

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Squirreltail

Elymus elymoides

With its whimsical, bottle-brush seed heads that dance in the prairie wind, Squirreltail is the quintessential grass ...

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Star jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

A fragrant masterpiece of the backyard, Star Jasmine is an evergreen climber that provides year-round shelter for bir...

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starch grape-hyacinth

Muscari racemosum

A fragrant spring jewel originally from the rocky slopes of Turkey, the starch grape-hyacinth is prized for its musky...

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Sticky mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium glomeratum

A fuzzy, resilient harbinger of spring, Sticky mouse-ear chickweed brings life to garden borders with its tiny white ...

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stout wood reed

Cinna arundinacea

Standing tall in the quiet damp of the forest, the stout wood reed is a master of the shaded wetland. Its silvery, dr...

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summer grape

Vitis aestivalis

The summer grape is the king of the upland canopy, providing a lush vertical playground and a bountiful purple harves...

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Swamp Fern

Thelypteris confluens

A delicate yet hardy inhabitant of the water's edge, the Swamp Fern creates lush green carpets that serve as a sanctu...

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Swamp Jessamine

Gelsemium rankinii

A double-blooming beauty of the Southern wetlands, the Swamp Jessamine lights up the garden with brilliant yellow tru...

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swamp loosestrife

Decodon verticillatus

The graceful architect of the marsh, Swamp Loosestrife creates vibrant pink-fringed arches that serve as living bridg...

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Swamp Sawgrass

Cladium mariscus

The undisputed architect of the wetlands, Swamp Sawgrass is a towering sedge known for its formidable serrated leaves...

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sweet Joe-Pye-weed

Eutrochium purpureum

A towering monarch of the late-summer garden, Sweet Joe-Pye-weed is a nectar-rich skyscraper that attracts clouds of ...

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sweet vernal grass

Anthoxanthum odoratum

One of the first signs of spring, sweet vernal grass fills the air with the nostalgic scent of vanilla and freshly cu...

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Sweet violet

Viola odorata

The Sweet violet is the quintessential herald of spring, blanketing garden floors with deep purple blooms and an unfo...

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Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum

A lush, star-studded carpet for your shade garden, Sweet Woodruff offers a fragrant retreat for both people and polli...

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switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

A towering icon of the American prairie, switchgrass brings dramatic movement, golden autumn colors, and essential wi...

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Tall Dropseed

Sporobolus compositus

A resilient native of the American prairie, Tall Dropseed provides a striking vertical silhouette and a vital winter ...

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tall fescue

Lolium arundinaceum

The unsung hero of the hardy backyard, tall fescue is a deep-rooted, emerald-green grass that thrives where others fa...

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Tall Thistle

Cirsium altissimum

The Tall Thistle is a towering native wildflower that transforms backyards into a bustling sanctuary for butterflies ...

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Tall Tumblemustard

Sisymbrium altissimum

Witness the incredible transformation of the Tall Tumblemustard, a backyard traveler that evolves from a delicate yel...

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Tall Wheat Grass

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum

A towering giant of the meadow, Tall Wheat Grass is a hardy perennial known for its striking blue-green blades and it...

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Tassel Hyacinth

Muscari comosum

With its shocking violet tuft and earthy lower bells, the Tassel Hyacinth is one of the most architectural beauties o...

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Tatarian honeysuckle

Lonicera tatarica

A hardy and fragrant invasive shrub, Tatarian honeysuckle paints the spring landscape with pink blossoms and the summ...

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Texas sedge

Carex texensis

Texas Sedge is the unsung hero of the woodland garden, offering a soft, fine-textured carpet that thrives where grass...

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thicket creeper

Parthenocissus inserta

A hardy and vibrant native climber, the thicket creeper is a master of camouflage and a cornerstone of backyard biodi...

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thinleaf huckleberry

Vaccinium membranaceum

The crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest's wild berries, the thinleaf huckleberry is more than just a hiker's snack—i...

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threadleaf sedge

Carex filifolia

The iron-willed 'curly grass' of the Western plains, threadleaf sedge is a master of survival. This wiry perennial an...

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Timothy grass

Phleum pratense

A staple of the summer meadow, Timothy grass is easily recognized by its tall, cylindrical seed heads that look like ...

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trailing blackberry

Rubus ursinus

The only blackberry native to the Pacific Northwest, this low-creeping vine is a powerhouse of the forest floor. From...