Search Function: can find specific plants by searching based on specific criteria such as bloom season, lifespan (ex. - annual, perennial, etc.), moisture (ex. - wet, moist, mesic, dry, etc.), plant type (ex. - forb, sedge, grass, etc.), sun requirements (ex. - full sun, partial sun, light shade, etc.), soil preference (ex. - clay, loam, gravel, sand, etc.), common name, botanical name, and the color(s) of the blooms.
SHOUT OUT
A lot of the information provided on the plants was procured from two wonderful websites which are worth a visit: “Illinois Wildflowers” & ” Minnesota Wildflowers.” The curators of which are Dr. John Hinty & Katy Chakya (along with Peter Dziuk, John Thayer, & Steve Eggers) respectively. Check out the “Links” section to check out their websites.