Grass flowers are tiny, and don’t have big, showy petals or attractive scents. For all that, they’re still beautiful, even if you have to look closely to appreciate them.
Tag: Plants
Lilac Collection at Arbor Lodge
Discover one of the nation’s most diverse lilac collections at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City. Revitalized by dedicated volunteers, this stunning display features more than 200 varieties in peak bloom each spring. Plan your visit for Bloom Fest and experience fragrant flowers, guided tours and a growing destination for lilac lovers.
Showy Partridge Pea
This pioneering annual is inexpensive and usually establishes in the first year, adding bright color to the landscape while providing an early source of pollen for hungry insects.
How Plants Survive Nebraska Winters
Ice looks magical from a distance but can be downright ruthless up close. Ice forces plants to outsmart and survive winter.
The Value of Black Walnuts
Black walnuts are common in eastern Nebraska forests, providing food and habitat for wildlife. People especially prize their rich nuts and dark, beautiful wood.
Endangered – The Small White Lady’s Slipper
The small white lady’s slipper (Cypripedium candidum), a species of flowering plant, is listed as threatened in Nebraska and can be found in a variety of wet meadows and prairies in the northeastern and central parts of the state.