Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

Peach-leaved Bellflower

Campanula persicifolia

A classic of the summer garden, the Peach-leaved Bellflower offers elegant spires of violet or white blooms that seem...

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purple foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

A towering icon of the woodland edge, the Purple Foxglove is as legendary for its medicinal power as it is for its st...

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red baneberry

Actaea rubra

A striking but toxic beauty of the North American understory, Red Baneberry dazzles with glossy crimson fruit and del...

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Rock Penstemon

Penstemon baccharifolius

The Rock Penstemon is a desert survivor that paints limestone cliffs with brilliant scarlet strokes. Its nectar-rich ...

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Rocky Mountain beardtongue

Penstemon strictus

With its towering spires of electric-blue blossoms, the Rocky Mountain beardtongue is the ultimate garden centerpiece...

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Roezl's penstemon

Penstemon roezlii

A hardy survivor of the Sierra Nevada, Roezl's penstemon erupts in brilliant blue-purple tubular blooms every summer....

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Rose campion

Silene coronaria

With its striking neon-pink blooms and velvet-soft silvery foliage, the Rose Campion is a timeless garden classic tha...

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Rough Hawkbit

Leontodon hispidus

The Rough Hawkbit is a resilient, sun-worshipping wildflower that transforms meadows into seas of gold. Distinguished...

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Rydberg's Beardtongue

Penstemon rydbergii

A signature beauty of the American West, Rydberg's Beardtongue stands tall in damp meadows with its striking stacks o...

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Sand-loving Wallflower

Erysimum ammophilum

A golden beacon of the California dunes, the Sand-loving Wallflower is a rare coastal gem that defies the harsh sea s...

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Sawsepal Beardtongue

Penstemon glaber

The Sawsepal Beardtongue is an electric-blue masterpiece of the American West. A favorite of hummingbirds and bumbleb...

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scarlet bugler

Penstemon centranthifolius

A vibrant burst of fire in the dry chaparral, the scarlet bugler is a stunning native wildflower that acts as a natur...

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scarlet pimpernel

Lysimachia arvensis

Often called the 'Poor Man's Weather-Glass,' this tiny scarlet wildflower is nature's own barometer. Watch as its bri...

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Scarlet Rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus

A towering beacon of the American wetlands, the Scarlet Rosemallow commands attention with its massive, star-shaped c...

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Sharpsepal Beardtongue

Penstemon tenuis

A lavender gem of the Southern wetlands, the Sharpsepal Beardtongue is a tall, elegant perennial that transforms damp...

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showy milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

The crown jewel of the western prairie, showy milkweed is more than just a wildflower—it's a vital nursery for Monarc...

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Showy Penstemon

Penstemon spectabilis

A towering icon of the California chaparral, the Showy Penstemon dazzles with its electric blue spikes and serves as ...

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Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

With its elegant, sword-like foliage and vivid violet blooms, the Siberian Iris is a timeless favorite for backyard o...

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Siberian squill

Scilla siberica

The first true blue of spring, Siberian squill transforms garden floors into a shimmering azure carpet before the tre...

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side-flowering skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

A delicate late-summer gem, the side-flowering skullcap is a favorite for native pollinators. Its unique, helmet-shap...

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sky blue aster

Symphyotrichum oolentangiense

A late-season masterpiece, the sky blue aster provides a stunning wash of azure to the autumn landscape. It is a vita...

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Slender Blue Flag

Iris prismatica

Elegant and airy, the Slender Blue Flag is the 'quiet cousin' of the iris world. With its grass-like leaves and stunn...

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Slender speedwell

Veronica filiformis

The Slender speedwell is the master of the 'blue carpet' effect, turning ordinary spring lawns into a sea of delicate...

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Slender toothwort

Cardamine angustata

A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Slender Toothwort paints the forest floor in hues of white and pink. T...

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slender yellow woodsorrel

Oxalis dillenii

Look closely at your lawn and you might find the slender yellow woodsorrel, a fascinating plant with heart-shaped lea...

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Small Cow-wheat

Melampyrum sylvaticum

A hidden treasure of the ancient forest, the Small Cow-wheat is a master of survival, blending a beautiful golden blo...

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Small-flower Beardtongue

Penstemon procerus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the high country, the Small-flower Beardtongue blankets meadows in stunning shades of indi...

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Smooth Beardtongue

Penstemon subglaber

A masterpiece of the high desert and mountain slopes, the Smooth Beardtongue dazzles with its hairless, waxy stems an...

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smooth blue aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

A late-season masterpiece of the prairie, the smooth blue aster paints the autumn landscape in shades of sapphire and...

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smooth hawkweed

Pilosella piloselloides

With its clusters of vibrant yellow blooms and resilient nature, smooth hawkweed is a common sight in summer meadows....

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Snow-in-summer

Cerastium tomentosum

A shimmering carpet of silver and white, Snow-in-summer transforms rocky garden edges into a dramatic alpine landscap...

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southern blue flag

Iris virginica

A regal native beauty that transforms wet backyard corners into violet-hued sanctuaries for hummingbirds and bees. Wi...

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Southern Harebell

Campanula divaricata

A delicate mountain treasure, the Southern Harebell defies the rugged cliffs of the Appalachians with its airy, viole...

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Spanish Bluebell

Hyacinthoides hispanica

A robust and cheerful herald of spring, the Spanish Bluebell brightens shady garden corners with its sturdy spikes of...

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spiny phlox

Phlox hoodii

A tough-as-nails survivor of the American West, Spiny Phlox turns rocky, barren soils into a sea of white blossoms ev...

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Spotted deadnettle

Lamium maculatum

A silver-tongued beauty of the shade, Spotted Deadnettle brightens dark garden corners while providing a critical nec...