Native  

Herbaceous Perennial 

Mimulus ringens 

square stemmed monkey flower 

The indeterminate blooms attract pollinators; provides cover for wildlife.   

indicator   status          OBL           

habitat   Wet ,open ground of swamps, meadows, and shores.  

characteristics  A rhizomatous species; grows from 2’-4’ tall; blooms from June to September; pale purple to white snapdragon-like flowers on 1” long peduncles. 

Native 

Herbaceous Perennial 

Monarda fistulosa 

wild bergamot 

A showy, persistent native, often used as an ornamental; provides nectar for bees and hummingbirds.   

indicator  status         UPL           

habitat   Fields, brushy thickets, flood plains, and roadsides; pH 6.0-8.0.   

characteristics   A rhizomatous species; grows to 5’ tall; 4” minimum root depth; moderate shade tolerance; no drought tolerance; no salt tolerance; blooms from June to September; lavender flowers.   

Native   

Herbaceous Perennial  

Nelumbo lutea  

AMERICAN LOTUS   

An emergent, aquatic plant that makes a statement with its large leaves and showy flowers.  

INDICATOR STATUS         OBL  

HABITAT Found in quiet waters of lakes and swamps. Can be found in water up to 5' deep.  

CHARACTERISTICS An aggressively spreading plant with large rhizomes and  

large round leaves emerging 2-5' above the water. Showy flowers may be white or pale  

yellow 7-11 " in diameter and appear July to September.  

Native 
Herbaceous Perennial 

Nuphar luteum

SPATTERDOCK   

Aquatic plant with large leaves and inconspicuous yellow  flower’s.  

INDICATOR STATUS         OBL  

HABITAT Grows in tidal or non-tidal, fresh to brackish water and mud flats. Often found in quiet water 1-3' deep.  

CHARACTERISTICS Large, heart shaped green leaves are either found floating on the water or emerged and held erect up to  

16" tall. Inconspicuous yellow flowers are borne from May to October.