608 Thomas St
Spice bush, Prairie Dropseed, Rattlesnake Master, River Oats, Compass Plant, Common Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Lead Plant, Canada Goldenrod, Stiff Goldenrod, New England Aster, Aromatic Aster, SkyBlue Aster, Woodland Aster, Red Bee Balm, Bradbury,
Started in approx 2021 although some of my plants have been there since before 2000. By the end of 2024 there are 45 native species with about 5-10 more being added in 2025. I decided to go native because of my love for prairie plants. I was first introduced to a local prairie by my botany professor at SIUE. I also piloted Illinois Praire Watch where I taught. I decided I NEEDED some of those specialized plants (prairie dock & Compass Plant specifically) in my back yard. My favorite day was in 2023 when I walked out and there were 17 Monarchs on one Savannah Blazing Star. I was awestruck. Totally amazing.