Written by: Engineering Conservation Crew
For this special species, you may think, this is a native Wisconsin flower? The answer is yes! Swamp rose mallow has a deep purple and reddish spiral like center with 5 ovular holes around the outside of it. The stamens sprout out form the center
National Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023! Pollinator week was started 15 years ago to raise awareness of the rapid decline in the population of pollinators. Pollinator week celebrates the importance of pollinators and everything they do for our ecosystems. What exactly are pollinators?
By: Engineering Division Conservation Crew
Our plant of the week is the gorgeous pale purple coneflower, scientifically known as Echinacea pallida. You may recognize the word “Echinacea” from your local wellness store as it is included in many herbal teas and supplements. The Latin root
Go Pack Go! This week, we're rooting for Packera Aurea! This bright Yellow and Green species is also known as Golden Ragwort or Butterweed. Packera is an easy-to-grow, deer-resistant native perennial valued for its profuse bloom in early summer. Since it can bloom as early as mid-May, its nectar
This week's plant really smokes out the competition! Prairie Smoke, also known as Old Man's Whiskers or Purple Avens, is a native North American perennial. Prairie Smoke is a distinctive prairie wildflower with gorgeous and feathery pink seed heads. Each flowering stem has three hanging pink bell-
By: Kade Kaat, City of Madison Engineering Division
Come on Jack, let's learn about our plant of the week. This week's culprit...Jack-in-the-pulpit! This species is also known as Indian turnip or bog onion. However, don't let these yummy sounding names fool you. The plant contains
Written By: Stormwater Engineer Phil Gaebler
Wisconsin experiences a lot of change over the course of the year. The native plants that thrive in rain gardens are adapted to the extreme weather fluctuations and are also in pretty fierce competition with their garden neighbors. The