8 Native Plants That Produce Stunningly Beautiful Flowers

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Iconic prairie plant with large, daisy-like purple flowers. Attracts pollinators and birds, blooming from summer to fall. Ideal for gardens and meadows.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Golden yellow petals with dark centers. This hardy plant blooms from summer to fall, providing a long-lasting display in gardens and wildflower fields.

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)

Produces tall spikes of purple flowers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Blooms in mid to late summer, adding vertical interest to gardens.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Lavender, tubular flowers with a minty fragrance. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. Thrives in meadows and gardens, blooming mid to late summer.

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

Bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds. Prefers moist areas like stream banks and wet meadows. Blooms from mid to late summer.

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Vibrant orange flowers that attract butterflies, especially monarchs. Drought-tolerant and blooms from late spring to early fall in sunny locations.

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers. Vital for monarch butterflies. Blooms in late spring to early summer, thriving in prairies and gardens.

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)

Unique, feathery pink flowers that resemble wisps of smoke. Blooms in late spring, adding a soft, ethereal quality to prairies and rock gardens.

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