Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

A resilient beauty of the Eastern meadows, the hairy beardtongue offers delicate lavender blooms and a unique 'fuzzy'...

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Hairy Wood Mint

Blephilia hirsuta

A woodland gem with a 'pagoda' of speckled flowers, Hairy Wood Mint is a stunning native perennial that turns any sha...

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Heath Bedstraw

Galium saxatile

A delicate carpet of stars for the forest floor, Heath Bedstraw transforms acidic heaths into a sea of white every su...

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hedge woundwort

Stachys sylvatica

With its striking spikes of royal purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves, the hedge woundwort is a hidden gem of the ...

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Helmet skullcap

Scutellaria integrifolia

A delicate architectural marvel of the eastern meadows, the Helmet skullcap is named for the tiny, cap-like structure...

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henbit deadnettle

Lamium amplexicaule

The purple herald of spring, henbit deadnettle is a vital lifeline for early-season pollinators. Its unique 'clasping...

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hoary vervain

Verbena stricta

Rugged, radiant, and remarkably resilient, Hoary Vervain is the ultimate summer survivor. Its velvety purple spikes s...

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Hollow Joe-Pye Weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

A towering giant of the late-summer meadow, Hollow Joe-Pye Weed is a skyscraper for pollinators, offering massive dus...

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hookedspur violet

Viola adunca

The hookedspur violet is a hardy spring gem that transforms forest floors and meadows into a sea of purple. As a vita...

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hop trefoil

Trifolium campestre

With its cheerful yellow globes and unique papery texture, hop trefoil is a tiny powerhouse of the meadow. This nitro...

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Hot Rock Penstemon

Penstemon deustus

A champion of the scablands, the Hot Rock Penstemon thrives where others wither. Its creamy blooms and jagged leaves ...