Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Rudbeckia hirta is a biennial or short lived perennial, but will readily reseed itself. It blooms from mid-summer to early […]
Rose Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Asclepias incarnata is one of 11 milkweed species native to Pennsylvania. It prefers full to partial sun in wet to
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Echinacea purpurea is an iconic meadow classic. It blooms in early summer on the farm and can bloom until September.
Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
In this Native Plant Spotlight, we are focused on Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata). Liatris spicata produces striking spikes of
Powerful Pollinators!
It’s Pollinator Week here in Pennsylvania! Everything is abuzz here on the farm. The milkweeds are stealing the show lately.
Native Plant Spotlight: Lyre-leaved Sage (Salvia lyrata)
This highly adaptable native perennial is a host plant for eight species of Lepidoptera larvae, including wavy-lined emerald moths and