Native Plants
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Horseweed: Friend, Foe, or Both?
Horseweed (Conyza canadensis, aka Erigeron canadensis), a member of the Asteraceae family (aster), sometimes called Canadian…
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Fall Flower Visitors – Goldenrod Soldier Beetles
As fall approaches, our landscapes begin to transition. Summer bloomers like purple coneflower, prairie blazing star,…
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Grow Successful Made in the Shade Gardens
Did you know that despite Illinois’ reputation as a prairie state, its landscape was once nearly…
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7 Forgotten Native Plants Worth Adding to Your Garden
As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds…
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Plant Ecologists Fight to Restore Biodiversity
Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some…