Monthly Archives: October 2008

Wingstem is a Late Summer Moppy Sunflower

When I saw these yellow sunflower-like flowers blooming at the end of our long drive, I first thought they were at the end of their blooming season. It turns out that this plant, called Wingstem, Actinomeris alternifolia, only has a … Continue reading

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Dark Purple New York Iron Weed Beautifies the Roadside

Once you see the deep, dark purple of New York Ironweed flowers, you’ll be on the lookout for them at Summer’s end each year. About the middle of August we start seeing the 3-4 feet tall “weeds” along the county … Continue reading

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