Post on 07-Sep-2018
WildflowersWildflowersof theof the
Palouse PrairiePalouse Prairie
May 11, 2006May 11, 2006
a presentation of the a presentation of the
Palouse Prairie FoundationPalouse Prairie Foundation
Sagebrush ButtercupSagebrush Buttercupand Trout Lillyand Trout Lilly
Grass WidowsGrass Widows
Spring BeautySpring Beauty
Yellow BellsYellow Bells
BallheadBallheadWaterleafWaterleaf
Shooting Stars Shooting Stars
Prairie Prairie FringecupFringecup
BlueBlue--Eyed Mary Eyed Mary
Red Red BesseyaBesseya and Wild Hyacinthand Wild Hyacinth
PioneerPioneerViolet Violet
Spurred VioletSpurred Violet
Sugarbowls Sugarbowls Showy PhloxShowy Phlox
Bluebells NineBluebells Nine--leaf leaf LomatiumLomatium
Common Camas Prairie SmokeCommon Camas Prairie Smoke
LarkspurLarkspur
ArrowleafArrowleaf BalsamrootBalsamroot
PaintbrushPaintbrush
FernFern--Leaf Leaf LomatiumLomatium
MulesMules’’ EarsEars
LupineLupine
Cow ParsnipCow Parsnip
Little SunflowerLittle Sunflower
Rocky Rocky Mountain Mountain
IrisIris
Western Western AsterAster
Scarlet Scarlet GiliaGilia
Death CamasDeath Camas
Missouri Missouri GoldenrodGoldenrod
BlanketflowerBlanketflower
PenstemonPenstemon
Oregon Oregon CheckermallowCheckermallow
Endangered Endangered Species Species DayDay
May 11, 2006May 11, 2006
SpaldingSpalding’’s s CatchflyCatchfly
Rare Plants of the Palouse PrairieRare Plants of the Palouse Prairie
Palouse Palouse GoldenweedGoldenweedPalouse ThistlePalouse ThistleJessicaJessica’’s Asters Aster
BroadfruitBroadfruit MariposaMariposaPalouse Palouse MilkvetchMilkvetchDouglas CloverDouglas Clover
Palouse Palouse GoldenweedGoldenweed
Palouse Palouse ThistleThistle
BroadfruitBroadfruitMariposa
JessicaJessica’’s Asters Aster
Mariposa
PalousePalouseMilkvetchMilkvetch
What What does does Palouse Palouse Prairie Prairie look look like?like?
Where can I see Palouse Prairie?Where can I see Palouse Prairie?
Mary Minerva Mary Minerva McCroskeyMcCroskey State ParkState Park
KamiakKamiak ButteButte
Where can I see a planting with Where can I see a planting with Palouse Prairie plants?Palouse Prairie plants?
Rocky Mountain Research Station, MoscowRocky Mountain Research Station, MoscowUniversity of Idaho Arboretum University of Idaho Arboretum (upper part of (upper part of the the XeriscapeXeriscape garden at the south end of the Arboretum)garden at the south end of the Arboretum)
Where can I get seeds or plants of Where can I get seeds or plants of Palouse Prairie plants?Palouse Prairie plants?
Palouse Prairie Natives, Clearwater Seed, othersPalouse Prairie Natives, Clearwater Seed, othersPlants of the Wild, othersPlants of the Wild, othersSee the Palouse Prairie FoundationSee the Palouse Prairie Foundation’’s restoration guides restoration guide
Cautions!Cautions!
Avoid Avoid ““wildflowerwildflower”” mixes mixes –– they may contain they may contain invasive, or even noxious, plant species!invasive, or even noxious, plant species!Ask the vendor whether the seeds or plants are Ask the vendor whether the seeds or plants are from this areafrom this area
Are there good field guides for Are there good field guides for plants of the Palouse Prairie?plants of the Palouse Prairie?
Palouse Prairie Foundation is currently Palouse Prairie Foundation is currently working on a pocket guideworking on a pocket guideThere are other field guides from the There are other field guides from the region, which are useful (see list in our region, which are useful (see list in our pamphlet)pamphlet)Go to the website of the Palouse Prairie Go to the website of the Palouse Prairie Foundation (Foundation (palouseprairie.orgpalouseprairie.org) to see ) to see photos of some plants of the Palouse photos of some plants of the Palouse PrairiePrairie
Seed Increase Plot of Native Palouse Prairie Wildflowers
How do I take care of my Palouse How do I take care of my Palouse Prairie remnant?Prairie remnant?
Use ecologically sensitive management of Use ecologically sensitive management of invasive plantsinvasive plants
Learn to identify plants (native plants, weeds, Learn to identify plants (native plants, weeds, rare plants), and scout regularlyrare plants), and scout regularlyMinimize disturbanceMinimize disturbanceUse control methods that focus only on the Use control methods that focus only on the problem plants, such as handproblem plants, such as hand--pulling, spot pulling, spot control with herbicide, etc.control with herbicide, etc.ReRe--seed or reseed or re--vegetate with seedlingsvegetate with seedlings
How do I restore Palouse Prairie?How do I restore Palouse Prairie?
Prep sitePrep siteControl weedsControl weedsSeed grasses, control weedsSeed grasses, control weedsSeed or plant forbsSeed or plant forbsScoutScoutControl weeds, control weeds, control Control weeds, control weeds, control weedsweeds
Photos Provided by:Photos Provided by:
Gerry QueenerGerry QueenerDave SkinnerDave SkinnerTrish HeekinTrish Heekin
Thank you!Thank you!