Have you noticed the beautiful displays of midwestern tickseed-sunflowers lately? The flowers can be found on each of the trails in Morrisville. These are some pictures from the Shiloh Greenway taken on September 15th.
Category: Plants
Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids Show
We had the great pleasure to attend the Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids show at the JC Raulston Arboretum last weekend. We enjoyed beautiful displays of orchids, listened to informative talks from orchid experts, and even got to shop for orchids and supplies. The orchid show happens every year at the JC Raulston Arboretum.… Continue reading Triangle Orchid Society’s Fall for Orchids Show
Very Early Signs of Spring
Have you noticed any signs of spring this January? Many early spring flowers have already started to grow. They might not be in bloom yet, but their leaves are poking up out of the ground. Today I saw henbit, yellow thistle, clover, and Carolina geranium leaves.
What Flowers Will Bloom in April?
Spring has finally arrived and the flowers are really starting bloom! These are the top 5 flowers that I saw in April last year. Check the April Flower page to see what other flowers will be blooming.
What Flowers Will Bloom in August?
There are still lots of new blooms to see in August! Look for the many types of asters and goldenrods. Elephant’s foot, agalinis, and southern crownbeard will also start to bloom. My favorite flower this month is midwestern tickseed-sunflower. You will see large clumps of it blooming on every trail! Don’t forget to check the… Continue reading What Flowers Will Bloom in August?
What Flowers Will Bloom in December?
Will any flowers start to bloom in December? Yes! You might have seen some Japanese mazus (Mazus pumilus) in the grass. I have a lot in my back yard. Although Japanese mazus in seen for most of the year, the experts say that it begins to bloom in December. Of course, there are a few… Continue reading What Flowers Will Bloom in December?
What Flowers Will Bloom in February?
Several flowers start to bloom in February. These are the top 5 flowers that I saw last year. I can’t wait to see what comes up this month!
What Flowers Will Bloom in January?
We’re entering our final month where there is only a small amount of plant growth. What flowers will bloom in January? Officially, bluets, dandelions, henbit, dead nettle, and common chickweed start to bloom in January. Aside from bluets and dead nettle, all of these flowers can be seen on the trails right now. If you… Continue reading What Flowers Will Bloom in January?
What Flowers Will Bloom in July?
The large, showy flowers really start to come out in July. The sunflowers, beebalms, Joe-Pye-weeds and goldenrods start blooming this month. Look carefully in the shady, wet areas and you might find monkey flowers. Don’t forget to check the July Flower page for even more flowers that will bloom in July.
What Flowers Will Bloom in June?
We’re getting into the summer flowers as June approaches. It will be another busy month for new blooms. These are the top 5 flowers that I saw in June last year. Don’t forget to check the June Flower page to see even more flowers that will be blooming next month.