Prairie plants arer masters of survival, working hard to ensure Nebraska’s prairie ecosystem stays healthy and vibrant, no matter the season.
Tag: Plants
A Passion for Regal Fritillaries and Violets
The regal fritillary is aptly named. A glimpse of this large butterfly, with its beautiful reddish-orange wings ornately spotted with white, black and blue, effortlessly sailing above the prairie, is indeed a regal sight.
Nebraska’s Vibrant October Colors
October is the month when leaves turn color here in the Cornhusker State. Typically, we can find trees, shrubs, vines, flowers and grasses in green, yellow, orange, red, brown and some purple. Read on to learn more.
Wild Indigos – Exceptional Native Ornamentals
Ask any horticulturalist what wildflowers make good ornamentals, and wild indigos are usually near the top of their list.
Large Milkweed Bugs
If you pay attention to milkweed plants during the summer, you’ll notice a wide variety of insect species feeding on the nectar produced by milkweed flowers.
Marbleseed – An Admired Plant
Despite more than 1,500 native plants in Nebraska, marbleseed is perhaps the author’s favorite.