2021 Wildflower of the Year

…natural mosquito repellant, which has recently been confirmed by scientists at the USDA who isolated a chemical compound from the leaves called callicarpenal that does indeed repel mosquitos and other…

Alpheus Wesley Blizzard

…might well represent the grassland that allowed extensive views to the east and south as well as glimpses to the north, with the west blocked (Whitman doesn’t mention views to…

2022 Wildflower of the Year

…in mid- to late-summer, persist through the winter, and make interesting additions to cut flower arrangements. Although not as pungent as other mints, the leaves of downy woodmint are still…

2023 NC Wildflower of the Year

…consistently moist to wet, rich soils in full to part sun, but it is adaptable to various soil types and does not need to be planted in standing water to…