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Learn the different types of PURPLE WILDFLOWERS in Illinois, AND how to identify them. How many of these wildflowers have YOU seen?
Purple wildflowers play a crucial role in the ecological balance of Illinois. They provide a source of nectar and pollen for a myriad of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, ensuring the reproduction and diversity of plant species.
From the iconic Purple Coneflowers and Black-eyed Susans that adorn the roadsides to the delicate blooms of Virginia Bluebells nestled in woodlands, Illinois offers a beautiful wildflower variety. This article discussed fourteen wildflower species you can find in Illinois.
Look for this wildflower in Illinois in pastures, open prairies, hayfields, roadsides, old fields, barnyards, railways, and other disturbed areas. Common Burdock has large leaves and deep purple flowers resembling rhubarb, making it easy to identify.
These flowers have the typical structure for milkweeds; they are pale purple to deep purple, sometimes with greenish or rosy tints. However, the central reproductive column and the bases of the deflexed petals are more pale than the rest of the flower.
Below you’ll find 46 common types of Illinois wildflowers, with pictures to help you better identify them. 1. Chicory. Chicory is a non-native wildflower that can be found across Illinois, usually in dry and sunny places such as open fields and roadsides.
Description: This perennial wildflower is 3-7' tall. It has a central stem that is unbranched below, becoming branched above. The stems are are usually purple, more or less terete, and either glabrous or minutely and sparingly pubescent.
