Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Peach-leaved Bellflower
Campanula persicifolia
A classic of the summer garden, the Peach-leaved Bellflower offers elegant spires of violet or white blooms that seem...
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purple foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
A towering icon of the woodland edge, the Purple Foxglove is as legendary for its medicinal power as it is for its st...
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red baneberry
Actaea rubra
A striking but toxic beauty of the North American understory, Red Baneberry dazzles with glossy crimson fruit and del...
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Rock Penstemon
Penstemon baccharifolius
The Rock Penstemon is a desert survivor that paints limestone cliffs with brilliant scarlet strokes. Its nectar-rich ...
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Rocky Mountain beardtongue
Penstemon strictus
With its towering spires of electric-blue blossoms, the Rocky Mountain beardtongue is the ultimate garden centerpiece...
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Roezl's penstemon
Penstemon roezlii
A hardy survivor of the Sierra Nevada, Roezl's penstemon erupts in brilliant blue-purple tubular blooms every summer....
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Rose campion
Silene coronaria
With its striking neon-pink blooms and velvet-soft silvery foliage, the Rose Campion is a timeless garden classic tha...
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Rough Hawkbit
Leontodon hispidus
The Rough Hawkbit is a resilient, sun-worshipping wildflower that transforms meadows into seas of gold. Distinguished...
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Rydberg's Beardtongue
Penstemon rydbergii
A signature beauty of the American West, Rydberg's Beardtongue stands tall in damp meadows with its striking stacks o...
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Sand-loving Wallflower
Erysimum ammophilum
A golden beacon of the California dunes, the Sand-loving Wallflower is a rare coastal gem that defies the harsh sea s...
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Sawsepal Beardtongue
Penstemon glaber
The Sawsepal Beardtongue is an electric-blue masterpiece of the American West. A favorite of hummingbirds and bumbleb...
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scarlet bugler
Penstemon centranthifolius
A vibrant burst of fire in the dry chaparral, the scarlet bugler is a stunning native wildflower that acts as a natur...
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scarlet pimpernel
Lysimachia arvensis
Often called the 'Poor Man's Weather-Glass,' this tiny scarlet wildflower is nature's own barometer. Watch as its bri...
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Scarlet Rosemallow
Hibiscus coccineus
A towering beacon of the American wetlands, the Scarlet Rosemallow commands attention with its massive, star-shaped c...
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Sharpsepal Beardtongue
Penstemon tenuis
A lavender gem of the Southern wetlands, the Sharpsepal Beardtongue is a tall, elegant perennial that transforms damp...
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showy milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
The crown jewel of the western prairie, showy milkweed is more than just a wildflower—it's a vital nursery for Monarc...
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Showy Penstemon
Penstemon spectabilis
A towering icon of the California chaparral, the Showy Penstemon dazzles with its electric blue spikes and serves as ...
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Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
With its elegant, sword-like foliage and vivid violet blooms, the Siberian Iris is a timeless favorite for backyard o...
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Siberian squill
Scilla siberica
The first true blue of spring, Siberian squill transforms garden floors into a shimmering azure carpet before the tre...
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side-flowering skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
A delicate late-summer gem, the side-flowering skullcap is a favorite for native pollinators. Its unique, helmet-shap...
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sky blue aster
Symphyotrichum oolentangiense
A late-season masterpiece, the sky blue aster provides a stunning wash of azure to the autumn landscape. It is a vita...
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Slender Blue Flag
Iris prismatica
Elegant and airy, the Slender Blue Flag is the 'quiet cousin' of the iris world. With its grass-like leaves and stunn...
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Slender speedwell
Veronica filiformis
The Slender speedwell is the master of the 'blue carpet' effect, turning ordinary spring lawns into a sea of delicate...
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Slender toothwort
Cardamine angustata
A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Slender Toothwort paints the forest floor in hues of white and pink. T...
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slender yellow woodsorrel
Oxalis dillenii
Look closely at your lawn and you might find the slender yellow woodsorrel, a fascinating plant with heart-shaped lea...
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Small Cow-wheat
Melampyrum sylvaticum
A hidden treasure of the ancient forest, the Small Cow-wheat is a master of survival, blending a beautiful golden blo...
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Small-flower Beardtongue
Penstemon procerus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the high country, the Small-flower Beardtongue blankets meadows in stunning shades of indi...
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Smooth Beardtongue
Penstemon subglaber
A masterpiece of the high desert and mountain slopes, the Smooth Beardtongue dazzles with its hairless, waxy stems an...
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smooth blue aster
Symphyotrichum laeve
A late-season masterpiece of the prairie, the smooth blue aster paints the autumn landscape in shades of sapphire and...
Wildflowerssmooth hawkweed
Pilosella piloselloides
With its clusters of vibrant yellow blooms and resilient nature, smooth hawkweed is a common sight in summer meadows....
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Snow-in-summer
Cerastium tomentosum
A shimmering carpet of silver and white, Snow-in-summer transforms rocky garden edges into a dramatic alpine landscap...
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southern blue flag
Iris virginica
A regal native beauty that transforms wet backyard corners into violet-hued sanctuaries for hummingbirds and bees. Wi...
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Southern Harebell
Campanula divaricata
A delicate mountain treasure, the Southern Harebell defies the rugged cliffs of the Appalachians with its airy, viole...
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Spanish Bluebell
Hyacinthoides hispanica
A robust and cheerful herald of spring, the Spanish Bluebell brightens shady garden corners with its sturdy spikes of...
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spiny phlox
Phlox hoodii
A tough-as-nails survivor of the American West, Spiny Phlox turns rocky, barren soils into a sea of white blossoms ev...
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Spotted deadnettle
Lamium maculatum
A silver-tongued beauty of the shade, Spotted Deadnettle brightens dark garden corners while providing a critical nec...
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