{"id":27851,"date":"2024-09-04T22:01:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T22:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=27851"},"modified":"2024-09-04T22:01:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T22:01:33","slug":"minnesota-wildflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/minnesota-wildflowers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Minnesota Wildflowers for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harebell, heart-leaved Alexanders, orange hawkweed, and prairie coneflower are some of the best Minnesota wildflowers because they add color and interest to your garden.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planting native wildflowers will save you from hectic maintenance and ensure you have a lovely yard from spring to fall (for most wildflower species). This article categorizes wildflowers by color, use, and by their specific characteristics to help you find what you\u2019re looking for instead of wasting time in the market.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a19ede7e-ee67-4a35-ac33-d45b65aacaa1\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/minnesota-wildflowers\/#0-minnesota-wildflowers-by-color\" style=\"\">Minnesota wildflowers by color<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/minnesota-wildflowers\/#7-some-other-popular-options-to-consider\" style=\"\">Some other popular options to consider<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/minnesota-wildflowers\/#12-best-minnesota-wildflowers-by-different-characteristics-\" style=\"\">Best Minnesota wildflowers by different characteristics\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-minnesota-wildflowers-by-color\"><span id=\"minnesota-wildflowers-by-color\">Minnesota wildflowers by color<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a specific color (or maybe a combination of colors) to fill up your Minnesota landscape, here they are:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-blue-wildflower-harebell-campanula-rotundifolia-\"><span id=\"blue-wildflower-harebell-campanula-rotundifolia\">Blue wildflower: Harebell <em>(Campanula rotundifolia)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Harebell plant\" class=\"wp-image-27855\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Campanula-rotundifolia-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Campanula_rotundifolia_002a.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nichole Ouellette\/ouellette001.com<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/harebell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bluebell bellflower<\/a>, this perennial plant blooms from June to October giving your lawn the prettiest pale blue to violet to bright purple flowers. Each flower has 5 slightly flaring pointed lobes making a bell shape nodding that has a long style protruding from the center.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The style tip splits into 3 parts while the plant has up to one-inch long basal leaves, round to heart-shaped, that typically wither away by the time flowers bloom. Although Harebell is capable of self-fertilization, bees primarily pollinate this flower.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Rock gardens, banks, and sunny walls<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3 to 6<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer and fall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>No noticeable scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1-2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun to shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate (one inch of water or rainfall per week)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Safe for consumption, in fact, a great source of vitamin C<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morningskygreenery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morning Sky Greenery<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-pink-wildflower-nodding-wild-onion-allium-cernuum-\"><span id=\"pink-wildflower-nodding-wild-onion-allium-cernuum\">Pink wildflower: Nodding wild onion <em>(Allium cernuum)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Nodding wild onion \" class=\"wp-image-27856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Allium-cernuum-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Allium_cernuum_-_Nodding_Onion_3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fritzflohrreynolds<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developing beautiful pompom-like clusters of small, light <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/nodding-wild-onion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pink flowers<\/a> on long slender stalks, this plant brings just the right amount of rosiness to a garden. Also widely known as Lady\u2019s leek, wild onion makes a lovely addition to any lawn with its carefree, bulbous, and herbaceous nature.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allium cernuum is easy to grow and is one of many plants that tolerate drought in Minnesota once established. The flowers can range from light pink to deep rose and are mostly bell-shaped with 6 tepals (petals and sepals that look alike) slightly spreading or erect. Each stem bears up to 30 flowers, blooming in summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These blooms are complemented by narrow, linear leaves that die late in the summer. The plant arises from a bulb, which resembles a small, domestic onion, American Indians use that as food and medicine. Plus, it also has the same strong onion-like odor.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Bed and borders, and for underplanting roses and shrubs<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3 to 9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer (Early and mid)<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Onion smell when bruised or cut<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees, butterflies<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1-2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun to shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No, the bulb is edible<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blazingstargardens.com\/plants\/p\/nodding-onion-allium-cernuum-native-plant-plugs2-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blazing Star Gardens<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-yellow-wildflower-heart-leaved-alexanders-zizia-aptera-\"><span id=\"yellow-wildflower-heart-leaved-alexanders-zizia-aptera\">Yellow wildflower: Heart-leaved Alexanders <em>(Zizia aptera)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heart-leaved-Alexanders-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Heart-leaved Alexanders \" class=\"wp-image-27857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heart-leaved-Alexanders-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heart-leaved-Alexanders-1-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heart-leaved-Alexanders-1-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heart-leaved-Alexanders-1-610x491.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zizia_aptera_(Heart-leaved_Alexanders)_at_Chanakyapuri.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sara Kothari<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alexanders produce slightly domed clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers that bloom in June. It\u2019s named after a German botanist Johann Ziz and is a short-lived perennial boasting large, flat-topped clusters. Each cluster is made up of 7 to 16 groups (umbellets) of up to 20 bright yellow flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/heart-leaved-alexanders\">Flowers<\/a> have five petals usually, folded inward, and five yellow stamens. Its basal and lower stem leaves are heart-shaped with blunt or rounded tips and long stalks. Zizia flowers make an exceptional early-season source of nectar for bees and butterflies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finely-toothed leaf edges are sharp, so keep that in mind if you\u2019ve got toddlers around.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Heart-leaved meadow parsnip, meadow parsnip, meadow zizia<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Informal and cottage garden styles, prairies, and meadows<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3 to 8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Pleasant, sweet, celery-like smell when crushed<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1-3 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun to shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No, but the root of Zizia aptera might be toxic<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiemoon.com\/zizia-aptera-heart-leaf-golden-alexanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prairie Moon Nursery<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-white-wildflower-large-flowered-trillium-trillium-grandiflorum-\"><span id=\"white-wildflower-large-flowered-trillium-trillium-grandiflorum\">White wildflower: Large-flowered trillium <em>(Trillium grandiflorum)&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trillium-grandiflorum-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Large-flowered trillium plant\" class=\"wp-image-27858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trillium-grandiflorum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trillium-grandiflorum-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trillium-grandiflorum-1-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trillium-grandiflorum-1-610x476.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trillium_grandiflorum,_2023-04-22,_Trillium_Trail,_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cbaile19<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has three petals, three green sepals around the petals, and three big leaves \u2013 keeping a perfect harmony. They bloom around May and make an important source of pollen for early-season bees.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each plant produces a single, large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/trillium_grandiflorum.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trillium<\/a> flower at the end of its 2- to 3-inch long stalk rising above a whorl of 3 leaves atop each stem. As the flower ages, it turns to a lovely rosy pink.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>White trillium, snow trillium<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Informal and cottage-style gardens, beds and borders, underplanting shrubs and roses.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4 to 8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees and butterflies<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>8-18 inches<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Partial shade to shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>None<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.gertens.com\/12070009\/Plant\/3310\/White_Trillium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gertens<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-orange-wildflower-orange-hawkweed-hieracium-aurantiacum-\"><span id=\"orange-wildflower-orange-hawkweed-hieracium-aurantiacum\">Orange wildflower: Orange hawkweed <em>(Hieracium aurantiacum)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Orange hawkweed plant\" class=\"wp-image-27859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hieracium-aurantiacum-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hieracium_aurantiacum,_2023-06-03,_St._Peter%E2%80%99s_Cemetery,_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cbaile19<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an invasive, hairy herbaceous plant that produces beautiful, densely clustered <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/identify-invasive-species\/orange-hawkweed#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orange flowers<\/a> sitting atop erect leafless, hairy stems. Each flower head is approximately 15 to 30 mm in diameter, with several rows of bright reddish-orange, flame-like, florets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It spreads by runners over short distances and seeds over larger areas. It has rosettes of the tooth- and stalk-less, spatula-shaped, hair-covered leaves in the perfect shade of green to complement the orange.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Devil\u2019s paintbrush<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Ornamental plant in gardens&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4 to 8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet, maple-syrup-like smell<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Butterflies<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>&nbsp;1-2 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun or partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Well-drained<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No, but shouldn\u2019t be consumed&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/minnesotagrown.com\/member\/bluprairie-native-plant-nursery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BluPrairie native plant nursery<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-purple-wildflower-blazing-star-liatris-spp-\"><span id=\"purple-wildflower-blazing-star-liatris-spp\">Purple wildflower: Blazing star <em>(Liatris spp.)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1024px-dense_blazing_star_-_liatris_spicata_4347689892.jpg\" alt=\"Blazing star\" class=\"wp-image-11286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1024px-dense_blazing_star_-_liatris_spicata_4347689892.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1024px-dense_blazing_star_-_liatris_spicata_4347689892-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1024px-dense_blazing_star_-_liatris_spicata_4347689892-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1024px-dense_blazing_star_-_liatris_spicata_4347689892-610x445.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Dense_Blazing_Star_-_liatris_spicata_%284347689892%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Drew Avery<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Producing dense spikes of rose-purple, showy flower heads, this is one of the common Minnesota wildflowers. This plant has distinctive bracts at the base of flower heads and grass-like leaves with a white mid-vein.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota\u2019s climate favors several species of this perennial plant, while they\u2019re at their happiest in open, dry, mesic, or moist prairies and grassy meadows. Its flowers bloom in July and August and give your lawn a beautiful purple hue.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Excellent choice for: <\/strong>Beds and borders, informal and cottage style gardens, meadows, or along with other native Minnesota prairie plants.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3 to 9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Faint vanilla smell<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Butterflies and bumblebees<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>1-5 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preference: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, clay, chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Not known to be toxic to humans or pets<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buy from: <\/strong>Check out the nearest native plant resources near you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/page\/native-plant-purveyor-locations\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-some-other-popular-options-to-consider\"><span id=\"some-other-popular-options-to-consider\">Some other popular options to consider<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota Lawns to Legumes program <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/minnesota-paying-to-plant-wildflowers\/\">offers assistance and grants<\/a> to homeowners for simply planting wildflowers in their yards. So why wait? Here are some of the other common native Minnesota flowers to fill your lawn with:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-very-fragrant-prairie-coneflower-ratibida-columnifera-\"><span id=\"very-fragrant-prairie-coneflower-ratibida-columnifera\">Very fragrant: Prairie coneflower <em>(Ratibida columnifera)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Prairie coneflower plant\" class=\"wp-image-27860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ratibida-columnifera-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ratibida_columnifera.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USFWS Endangered Species<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prairie coneflower, commonly called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexican hat plant<\/a> due to its shape, is an adaptable wildflower that produces bright and fresh yellow flowers and grows up to 3 feet tall. From June through August, your lawn will be filled with yellow and orange hues and a subtle floral scent.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wildflower likes full sun, has moderate water needs, will grow in several soil types, and attracts beautiful butterflies. They often bloom by the thousands and fill up your yard for weeks. Coneflower\u2019s seed heads further extend the season of interest, birds love to feed on the seeds during fall and winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-quick-to-sprout-spreading-jacob%E2%80%99s-ladder-polemonium-reptans-\"><span id=\"quick-to-sprout-spreading-jacobs-ladder-polemonium-reptans\">Quick to sprout: Spreading Jacob\u2019s ladder <em>(Polemonium reptans)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spring ephemeral, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/Polemonium_reptans.shtml#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polemonium<\/a> is a light blue flower that grows in partial shade, and moist soil and kick starts your summer by adding freshness and a lovely hue to your landscape. It boasts beautiful flowers from mid-spring to early summer and is perfect for shaded rock gardens and as a ground cover.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has a creeping growth habit and has pinnately compound leaves (that resemble a ladder), bell-shaped flowers on sprawling, weak stems, and attracts bees. This wildflower is used for medicinal purposes too.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-longest-blooming-season-butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa-\"><span id=\"longest-blooming-season-butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\">Longest blooming season: Butterfly weed <em>(Asclepias tuberosa)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/butterfly-milkweed.jpg\" alt=\"close up of butterfly milkweed flower\" class=\"wp-image-25299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/butterfly-milkweed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/butterfly-milkweed-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/butterfly-milkweed-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/butterfly-milkweed-610x409.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Butterfly_Milkweed_(Asclepias_tuberosa).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Mayer<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vibrant orange butterfly weed blooms from June to September, giving you a lawn full of flowers for months. With low maintenance needs, just like any other native Minnesota plant, you just need to give this plant full sun and well-drained soil for healthy growth. You\u2019ll see beautiful clusters of bright orange to yellow-orange flowers blooming continuously throughout summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works best in beds and borders, butterfly gardens (as it\u2019s a great nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds), meadows, and prairies. Remember that butterfly weed is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Buy orange butterfly weed <a href=\"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/monarch-munchables?_pos=7&amp;_sid=b9fcd8de2&amp;_ss=r\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-late-to-bloom-but-easiest-to-grow-new-england-aster-symphytrichum-novae-angliae-\"><span id=\"late-to-bloom-but-easiest-to-grow-new-england-aster-symphytrichum-novae-angliae\">Late to bloom but easiest to grow: New England aster <em>(Symphytrichum novae-angliae)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800.jpg\" alt=\"New England Aster\" class=\"wp-image-9334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800-610x416.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-england-aster_800-390x266.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2hDZ2P6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hedera.baltica<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worth the wait, this purple wildflower blooms as late as August and produces big masses of flowers till October. Its biggest plus is that besides keeping your lawn colorful late into the fall, it attracts a large number of pollinators like bees and butterflies. New England aster likes moist but well-drained soil, full sun, and an inch of water per week to grow healthy and strong.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This herbaceous perennial may grow up to 7 feet tall, has rough and hairy leaves, a fuzzy stem, and produces a dry seed (achene) that matures in late fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-best-minnesota-wildflowers-by-different-characteristics-\"><span id=\"best-minnesota-wildflowers-by-different-characteristics\">Best Minnesota wildflowers by different characteristics&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By habitat: <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>For woodlands: Woodland sunflower <em>(Helianthus strumosus), <\/em>bloodroot <em>(Sanguinaria canadensis), <\/em>cutleaf toothwort <em>(Cardamine concatenata)<\/em><\/li>    <li>For prairies: Prairie turnip <em>(Pediomelum esculentum), <\/em>leadplant <em>(Amorpha canescens),&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>    <li>For wetlands: White turtlehead <em>(Chelone glabra)<\/em>, bluejoint grass <em>(Calamagrostis canadensis), <\/em>New England aster <em>(Symphyotrichum novae angliae)<\/em><\/li>    <li>For meadows: Black-eyed Susan <em>(Rudbeckia hirta)<\/em>, Milkweed <em>(Asclepias spp.)<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By lifestyle<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Annual: Aborted buttercup <em>(Ranunclus abortivus)<\/em>, pineapple-weed <em>(Matricaria discoidea)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Perennial: New England aster <em>(Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)<\/em>, prairie blazing star <em>(Liatris pycnostachya)<\/em>, wild bergamot <em>(Monarda fistulosa)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Biennial: Fringed gentian <em>(Gentianopsis crinita)<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By ecological function<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Pollinator attracting: Almost all wildflowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. More information <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/lawns-and-landscapes\/flowers-pollinators\">here<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Deer-resistant: Milkweed (Asclepias spp.), Prairie coneflower<em> (Ratibida columnifera)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Nitrogen-fixing: Wild lupine <em>(Lupinus perennis)&nbsp;<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By flower structure<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Tubular flowers: Wild bergamot <em>(Monarda fistulosa)<\/em>, Large-flowered beard tongue <em>(Penstemon grandiflorus)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Single flowers: Narrow leaves purple coneflower <em>(Echinacea angustifolia)<\/em>, Wild onion <em>(Allium spp.)<\/em>, blanket-flower <em>(Gaillardia aristata)<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-ready-to-set-up-a-vibrant-garden\"><span id=\"ready-to-set-up-a-vibrant-garden\">Ready to set up a vibrant garden?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An impressive variety of wildflowers grow in Minnesota, so much so that you have an array of colors from which to choose. Although most wildflowers we mentioned in the article are low maintenance and easy to grow, you might still need help. That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/minnesota\">Lawn Love\u2019s pros<\/a> can help you with their years of experience and top-of-the-industry expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usfwsmidwest\/15120801615\/in\/photolist-p3b4w8-PJbasL-8M5E6F-ahcNef-KLJGm9-awsCQt-a3No6S-fwVj4b-MwsLB7-7Cc5d9-a5RBon-fi7x58-2Q7vsU-2Q7yUW-2Q7tRG-a5Ryax-o7TszJ-ASF9di-yPHy73-6bMj6B-wRaKUu-JaYbMy-ajeJxZ-PbPwU8-2Q36rV-jL342p-8B5z1j-288VTMV-2nHhHr8-2oSSFwa-2ps2nYM-2jmjBAm-2kUxjgc-FzAx2U-2oVS9Xo-2nHUeCN-9Lorb2-tXLKnu-2jEhQCf-2oVXKF7-7pGupA-ntZA9Y-Meb85b-2o2n3VA-2pj6hYn-6bRrLA-6bMjhT-wLAnWe-946C1X-nqzciA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USFWS Midwest Region<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best Minnesota wildflowers include harebell, heart-shaped Alexanders, and prairie coneflower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":27870,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[202],"tags":[586],"class_list":["post-27851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-minnesota","tag-lawn-care-mn"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/15120801615_93281943c1_o-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Farah Nauman","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/farah-nauman\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27851"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27851\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}