hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Tolerant of a variety of conditions. Well-suited to urban areas, it withstands wind and city … Continued
Local butterfly expert Lenora Larson has created these informational handouts. You can download them here!
• Butterflies: Flying Flowers in your Garden!
• A Vital Connection: Native Plants and Butterflies
• Long Lips Farm Caterpillar Foodplants
• Butterfly Bartending: Nectar Flowers
• Long Lips Farm: Selected Butterfly Nectar Flowers
Celtis occidentalis
Tolerant of a variety of conditions. Well-suited to urban areas, it withstands wind and city … Continued
Cephalanthus occidentalis
This deciduous shrub has an open, rounded habit. Common throughout the midwest, it can most … Continued
Cercis canadensis
Delicate deep pink blossoms and buds are one of the earliest spring displays. Unique and … Continued
Chasmanthium latifolium
Attractive, nodding seed heads make excellent cut arrangement filler. This grass spreads aggressively so choose … Continued
Chionanthus virginicus
Chionanthus virginicus produces magnificent clusters of fringe-like blooms. Slow growing to 20-25’ high and 25’ … Continued
Corylus americana
The American hazelnut or filbert is native to the eastern United States. Tasty nuts are … Continued
Cynanchum laeve
This twining vine has heart-shaped leaves and white flower clusters following in late summer and … Continued
Dalea purpurea
Cylindrical heads of unusual bright purple flowers. Plants require well-drained site. This prairie legume fixes … Continued
Dalea candida
White flowering spikes bloom over airy, delicate foliage. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It … Continued
Anethum graveolens
Delicious, easy to grow, tangy dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor many foods. … Continued
Diospyros virginiana
Rounded oval crown, grows to 35-60’ tall. Edible persimmon fruits up to 2” in diameter … Continued
Phlox pilosa
These long-blooming perennials thrive in rocky or dry open woods, meadows, and prairies. An upright … Continued