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Zizia aptera

Zizia aptera, known mostly by its common names Heartleaf Golden-Alexander or Meadow Zizia, is an herbaceous perennial plant with heart-shaped leaves that grows in a variety of habitats from prairies to woodlands.

Solidago speciosa

One of the showiest of our many native goldenrods; it blooms late summer to fall and provides an important nectar source for pollinators.

Salix discolor

Pussy Willow has attractive early spring blooming “furry” flowers resembling a tiny cat’s paw.

Hypericum hypericoides

Bright yellow 4-petaled flowers bloom continuously from mid-summer through early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and birds.

Helenium flexuosum

Yellow daisy-like flowers bloom May through August, providing nectar for pollinators.

Solidago flexicaulis

Clusters of small yellow flowers appear August-September, and are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Aureolaria pedicularia

Showy yellow flowers and lacey, fern-like ornamental leaves make this late summer blooming annual a desirable landscape plant.

Agrimonia striata

Individual spikes house whorls of small yellow 5-petaled flowers that tower over the foliage.