The following native wildflowers have a short lifespan, but provide vibrant color and often reseed themselves in the landscape. In some cases, you may not even realize that the parent plant has completed its lifecycle because the following spring numerous seedlings may have taken its place. Thus, colonies may seem to gradually shift and move from year to year. They are a very important source of pollen, nectar, and seeds for pollinators and other wildlife. It can also be beneficial to use annuals or biennials as pioneer species when trying to establish meadows, micro prairies, and other restoration projects.

These native plant guides cover general growing conditions as well as helpful tips and fun facts. All content may be downloaded for free in an effort to help spread native plant awareness. While they may be downloaded and printed for personal or educational purposes, they are not for commercial use.

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Master List

Click on the species scientific name to jump to it’s Fact Sheet below.

Click on the common name to visit a separate web page for that species (includes Fact Sheets, Quick Cards, and more info when available)

• Campanula americana – American Bellflower
• Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
• Chamaecrista nictitans – Sensitive Partridge Pea
• Chenopodium capitatum – Strawberry Spinach
• Cirsium discolor – Pasture Thistle
• Corydalis sempervirens – Rock Harlequin
• Gentian crinita – Fringed Gentian
• Hydrophyllum appendiculatum – Great Waterleaf
• Impatiens capensis – Orange Jewelweed
• Impatiens pallida – Pale Jewelweed
• Monarda citriodora – Lemon Mint
• Oenothera biennis – Common Evening Primrose
• Oenothera gaura – Biennial Bee Blossom
• Prenanthes alba – Lion’s Foot
• Rudbeckia hirta – Black-Eyed Susan
• Rudbeckia triloba – Brown-Eyed Susan
• Triodanis perfoliata – Venus’ Looking Glass
• NEW! Updated 1/6/23
  
  *Please note, as Arcadia Natives is located in Pennsylvania, most companion plants suggested on the Fact Sheets are for the Mid-Atlantic region. Always do your research first and choose plants that are native to your ecoregion.

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Updated on 3/29/2023

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