Category Archives: Purple
Know Your Natives – Self-Heal
Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata*) of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family is a perennial herb found in generally moist soils. It occurs as a native species throughout the lower 48 states and Alaska. In Arkansas, it occurs throughout the state. The … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Western Daisy
Western Daisy (Astranthium ciliatum) (formerly Astranthium integrifolium*), of the Aster (Asteraceae) family, is an annual species with daisy-like flower heads. In the U.S., it is found in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, southern Nebraska and southwestern Missouri with greatest concentrations in eastern … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Hairy Phacelia
Hairy phacelia (Phacelia hirsuta) of the Borage (Boraginaceae) family [formerly of the Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae) family] is a beautiful annual forb with blue flowers. In the U.S., it is found naturally in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, as well … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Wild Geranium
Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) of the Geranium (Geraniaceae) family is an herbaceous woodland perennial that blooms in early spring. In the U.S., this species is found from Louisiana and Oklahoma to Florida and north to North Dakota and Maine. In … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Dwarf Larkspur
Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family has distinctive early spring flowers that are often dark bluish-purple (or sometimes white). Other common names include spring larkspur and rock larkspur. This species is typically found in rich alluvial deciduous woods … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Dittany
Dittany (Cunila origanoides) of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family is a small, herbaceous perennial that produces “frost flowers”. Dittany, the only species of the Cunila genus in the U.S. (the rest are in Central and South America), occurs from northeast Texas to … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Beautyberry
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family, formerly of the Vervain (Verbenaceae) family, is a large deciduous shrub that occurs throughout the Southeastern U.S. from Texas and Oklahoma to southern Missouri and southwestern Kentucky, to Maryland, thence south and east to the coasts. … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Joe Pye Weed
Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum*) of the Aster (Asteraceae) family occurs in the U.S. from Louisiana and Oklahoma, north to South Dakota and Minnesota, thence east and south to the borders. In Arkansas, this species occurs in the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – American Germander
American germander (Teucrium canadense var. canadense) of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family occurs across the eastern half of the U.S. In Arkansas, it is found statewide. Also known as wood sage and Canada germander, this is the only species of the … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Net-leaf Leather-flower
Net-leaf leather-flower (Clematis reticulata*) of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family is a perennial herbaceous vine found in portions of the Southeastern U.S from eastern Texas and Oklahoma to South Carolina and Florida. In Arkansas, the species is recorded from north-central and southwestern parts … Continue reading
