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Yellow flower of cumberland rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum).

A Comprehensive Guide to Cumberland Rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum)

Cumberland Rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to a moth and a butterfly and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 2 to 6.5 feet tall, this species grows in woodlands… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Cumberland Rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum)

Purple flowers of New York ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis).

A Comprehensive Guide to New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)

New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States and adventive in the west. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2.5 to 8 feet tall, this species grows in fields, roadsides, and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)

Plant of Missouri ironweed (Vernonia missourica) in a field.

A Comprehensive Guide to Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica)

Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2 to 6.5 feet tall, this species grows in prairies, and has magenta flowers that bloom… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica)

Purplish-pink flowers of giant ironweed (Vernonia gigantea).

A Comprehensive Guide to Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)

Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern and mid-western United States and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2.5 to 10 feet tall, this species grows in… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)

Plant of bushy goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala) in a field.

A Comprehensive Guide to Bushy Goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala)

Bushy Goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1 to 3.5 feet tall, this species grows… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Bushy Goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala)

Yellow flowers of texas goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides).

A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides)

Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1.5 to 3… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides)

Cream colored flowers of welsh's milkweed (Asclepias welshii) in sand dunes.

A Comprehensive Guide to Welsh’s Milkweed (Asclepias welshii)

Welsh’s Milkweed (Asclepias welshii) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Arizona and Utah in the United States. This plant is a host to the Queen (Danaus gilippus) and Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies. Growing from 1 to 3.5 feet tall, this species grows in… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Welsh’s Milkweed (Asclepias welshii)

Close-up of yellow flowers of western goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis).

A Comprehensive Guide to Western Goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis)

Western Goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States and the province of British Columbia in Canada. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1 to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Western Goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis)