Who doesn't love the sight of wildflowers bringing color to the landscape? Sadly, the US has lost a staggering amount of its wildflower meadows, prairies and grasslands over the last two centuries. From urbanization and agriculture to invasive species and herbicide use, the reasons are not going away soon, however, there are a large number of lesser-known, unusual wild flowers that are easy to grow and will bring more than just color to your yard.
However, a flicker of light on the horizon is that green-thumbed Americans are increasingly turning to wildflower planting in their gardens. Purple coneflower, Black-eyed Susan and blanket flower are native wild plants that are increasingly brightening up suburban yards and supporting pollinators.
