Newswise — In 2007, 273 plant species in the state of Kentucky were considered endangered or threatened and an additional 57 were listed under special concern. "Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky," a book ...

The dogwoods and redbuds are creating a beautiful background as you drive the highways and byways of Kentucky. Across the Commonwealth, this will probably be the peak wildflower week. Enjoy the ...

Spring ephemeral wildflowers — here today, gone tomorrow (they’re ephemeral!) But if a group of plants ever punched above its collective weight, this would be the group. If you don’t pay close ...

Packets of wildflower mixes often don’t live up to their promise of an instant meadow. Wildflower seed mixes can include non-native or invasive species, which threaten local ecosystems. These mixes ...