Wildflower Wednesday

I went to Gail's blog to ask her a question about some grasses she recommended, and saw that it is Wildflower Wednesday, so went out just as it was about to get dark, and took some photos.  I did have some I had taken earlier in the day, so was able to use some of those as well.

I always forget what these coneflowers are called.  They've been in this spot for several years, and always put on a nice display.

When I looked to see if Centaurea macrocephala was a wildflower, the only thing I saw was that it is a wildflower of the British Isles.  I'd like to see them in their native habitat.  I've had this clump over 10 years, and it is smaller than it used to be.  I sure like these unusual blooms.  When I first got it, it was because it was called a perennial bachelor button.  When the first golden globes appeared, I wondered if the plant was mislabeled.  I was amazed when the yellow fluff appeared.
 

I can't think of the name of this little white blooming plant, but remember that it's a wildflower.  The monarda in the background is a hybrid, I think,  'Pink Delight'.

Are swamp milkweeds considered wildflowers in both pink and white?

Purple Milkweed:

Rattlesnake Master:

I don't remember the butterfly milkweeds doing so well.

 I couldn't get a good photo of the Culver's Root, but am excited this one is blooming the first year planted.  I have another one that was purchased at a different place, and it is smaller, so it probably won't bloom this year.

Is gooseneck loosestrife a wildflower?  I have it planted in a washtub so it can't try to take over any flower beds.  I just got it from the Community Crops plant sale this year, so I'm tickled to see it is going to bloom. 

This echinacea paradoxa bloomed shorter than the plant is supposed to get, and has had this bloom awhile, so I should probably cut it off so it can focus on growing larger.
 

I'm glad several of the larkspur that come up in the vegetable garden every year transplanted successfully in the front, and are blooming.  I planted several coneflowers and rudbeckias.  There is one on the left by the fence.

Dalea purpurea 'Stephanie' in bud:

I cut back the side stems of the Joe Pye Weed, but not the middle.  The middle ones are going to bloom soon, and the shorter ones will bloom a bit later, extending the bloom time.

Rose Campion:

Leadplant:

Wood Betony, Knautia:

The white coneflower is a volunteer, but it's not a native one.  I like it, though.

I look forward to seeing what kinds of native plants others have.