Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous tree found in eastern United States, west to Texas and is perhaps one of the most common trees due to fire suppression. The genus, Acer, is a host plant for many moths and the red maple is a host to two of them. The reddish flowers are one of the first flowers to come out in the spring. Red maple grows in a variety of habitats and can grow to 120 feet tall.
Introduction Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to the mid-western and eastern United States, but has been planted extensively throughout. It is… Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Introduction Oval-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia) is a herbaceous perennial found in the northern parts of the midwest United States and Canada from British Columbia to… Oval-leaf Milkweed (Asclepias ovalifolia), a Comprehensive Guide in 10 Sections
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a herbaceous perennial vine that grows in a variety of habitats including fields, woods, gardens, fencerows, and disturbed areas. It is the host plant for the Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth (Darapsa myron). The non-showy greenish-white flowers come out in the spring and summer and the blue to black fruits in the late summer and fall. The fruits of this plant contain a high amount of oxalic acid and are poisonous to humans. Birds, however,
Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in sandy open places that are dry and have full sun. It is a… Western Sand Milkweed (Asclepias arenaria), a Comprehensive Guide in 9 Sections
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in places with full sun or part shade. It is the host plant for three species of butterflies and a nectar source for other insects and the fruits are a food source for birds. The multi-colored flowers bloom in the summer and the fruits mature in the fall. Numerous horticultural varieties of this plant are found in the horticultural trade. This plant can be purchased in the McMullen House Bed & Breakfast Garden shop.
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a shrub that grows on the shores of lakes, ponds, streams and in swamps. It is the host plant for three… The Wet-Footed Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), a Sustaining and Tasty Shrub for Moths
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as meadows, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas that are dry. It… Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as fields, woodlands, and roadsides that are mesic to dry. It… Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as meadows, roadsides, and stream-sides. It is the host plant for… Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis)