Woodland Sunflower
(Helianthus divaricatus)

Description: Stem smooth. Leaves very rough on upper surface, soft and hairy undersurface.

Habitat:

Height: 2 m

Flowering: July - September

Jerusalem Artichoke
(Helianthus tuberosus)

Description: Tall sunflower. Spreads by rhizomes and can form large clumps, especially in moist sites. The rhizomes or tubers can be eaten.

Habitat:

Height: 2 m

Flowering: July - September

Common Mullein
(Verbascum thapsis)

Description: Big plant. Leaves huge and tough with furry surface. Small yellow flowers arranged up a thick, tapering stalk. Biennial. In first year grows as a basal rosette, then in second year flowers.

Habitat: Dry, sunny sites, especially gardens, roadsides, disturbed sites.

Height: 2 m

Flowering: June - August

Bullhead Pond-lily
(Nuphar variegata)

Description: Dinner-plate leaves appear in early summer. Single yellow flower sits above water surface on sturdy stalk.

Habitat: Ponds, marshes, slow-moving rivers.

Width: 20 cm

Gray-headed Coneflower
(Ratibida pinnata)

Description: Yellow petals droop.

Habitat: Dry meadows.

Height: 1 m

Flowering: June - October

Meadow Goat's-beard
(Tragopodon pratensis)

Description: Looks like a giant dandelion, but closer inspection reveals sheath-like leaves up the stem, rather than a basal rosette. Flowers orient towards the sun and follow it, before closing in the afternoon.

Habitat: Open, sunny areas such as old meadows, roadsides.

Height: 1 m

Flowering: June - July