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Posts Tagged "wildflower"

Cosmos Flowers

Posted on Aug 6, 2016

Cosmos Flowers

What better way to enjoy art in August than with some more of the most stunning natural sights of summer? Cosmos flowers really stand out from the crowd and look great against the green, almost appearing like a painting.

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Butterfly Milkweed

Posted on Jul 27, 2016

Butterfly Milkweed

Why is this stuff called Butterfly Milkweed?

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Queen Anne’s Lace

Posted on Jul 25, 2016

Queen Anne’s Lace

Who needs fireworks when you have Queen Anne’s Lace?

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Silver-spotted Skipper

Posted on Jul 21, 2016

Silver-spotted Skipper

Here are a couple more photos of that Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) enjoying some Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) from last week. If only we could see what those eyes must see…

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Milkweed Flowers

Posted on Jul 5, 2016

Milkweed Flowers

My patch of Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is flowering and looking sensational. While this tasty treat has not had any Monarch butterflies or caterpillars (hopefully just yet) it certainly is attracting all sorts of bees…and that is fine by me! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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