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Family: Nelumbonaceae (Lotus Family)
Distribution: E North America
Life form: Aquatic

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We can’t wait to share the magic of Festival of Butterflies with you this week! Purchase tickets online (link in bio) and join us for a special journey through vibrant gardens and colorful butterflies.

Don`t miss your chance to:
🌿 Wander through butterfly habitats
🎨 Enjoy fun crafts and activities for the kids
📸 Take the perfect family selfie
🍦 Cool off in a Moth Cave or Ice Cream Parlor

Festival of Butterflies is the perfect summer destination. Get your tickets now and be part of this Powell Gardens tradition! 🌟🐛

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We can’t wait to share the magic of Festival of Butterflies with you this week! Purchase tickets online (link in bio) and join us for a special journey through vibrant gardens and colorful butterflies. Don't miss your chance to: 🌿 Wander through butterfly habitats 🎨 Enjoy fun crafts and activities for the kids 📸 Take the perfect family selfie 🍦 Cool off in a Moth Cave or Ice Cream Parlor Festival of Butterflies is the perfect summer destination. Get your tickets now and be part of this Powell Gardens tradition! 🌟🐛

Wildflower Week: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
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Flowers: June-July
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Wild bergamot (commonly called bee balm) is cherished for its minty, fragrant leaves used in tea and dried flower arrangements. Historically, it was used to treat colds, coughs, fevers, and respiratory issues. This plant serves as a crucial nectar source for pollinators, attracting butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds with its aromatic blooms.

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Wildflower Week: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) . Flowers: June-July . Wild bergamot (commonly called bee balm) is cherished for its minty, fragrant leaves used in tea and dried flower arrangements. Historically, it was used to treat colds, coughs, fevers, and respiratory issues. This plant serves as a crucial nectar source for pollinators, attracting butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds with its aromatic blooms.

Did you know tallgrass prairie is as biodiverse as the Amazon rainforest?

Today, less than 1% of native prairies remain in Missouri. Tallgrass prairies have become one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. 🌎

Powell Gardens is committed to protecting the prairie and our #MidwestSpiritOfPlace. Learn more at powellgardens.org.

#powellgardens #prairie #tallgrassprairie #conservation #nativeplants #protectprairies #prairies #garden #nature

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Did you know tallgrass prairie is as biodiverse as the Amazon rainforest? Today, less than 1% of native prairies remain in Missouri. Tallgrass prairies have become one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. 🌎 Powell Gardens is committed to protecting the prairie and our #MidwestSpiritOfPlace. Learn more at powellgardens.org. #powellgardens #prairie #tallgrassprairie #conservation #nativeplants #protectprairies #prairies #garden #nature

Happy Saturday from the flock. 🐑❤️

To learn more about the Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Powell Gardens, visit powellgardens.org/midwest-center.

@goodoakllc #powellgardens #sheep #sheepofinstagram #flock #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #conservation #conservationgrazing

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Happy Saturday from the flock. 🐑❤️ To learn more about the Midwest Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Powell Gardens, visit powellgardens.org/midwest-center. @goodoakllc #powellgardens #sheep #sheepofinstagram #flock #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #conservation #conservationgrazing

Wildflower Week: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
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Flowers: July-August
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With its tall lavender flower spikes, Prairie Blazing Star blooms from top to bottom, creating a stunning visual effect. Native to tallgrass prairies, this plant attracts many pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and moths. Its beauty and ecological value make it a popular choice for both natural prairies and cultivated gardens.

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Wildflower Week: Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) . Flowers: July-August . With its tall lavender flower spikes, Prairie Blazing Star blooms from top to bottom, creating a stunning visual effect. Native to tallgrass prairies, this plant attracts many pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and moths. Its beauty and ecological value make it a popular choice for both natural prairies and cultivated gardens.

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