Bloomin' Tuesday Merging with Wildflower Wednesday

I had so much going on last week, that I didn't make it out to garden in the milder weather we had, and did not get on the computer much, either.  I did remember, though, that Gail's Wildflower Wednesday is this week, and also wanted to get in on Jean's Bloomin' Tuesday.  I went out this afternoon and took some photos of plants that are either native or wild.

I have a question.  Are all native plants wildflowers?  I know not all wildflowers are native to any one area, but I'm not sure the difference.  I think I've read something about that, but am not remembering what it was.  I just did a search, but didn't have time to look very far.  I did read something about wildflowers are plants that grow without human care.

I know I've shown the Joe Pye Weed several times, but it is almost finished blooming, and I wanted to 

 The bees are still interested in the flowers, though.  I see lots at a time on them, and the butterflies are still frequenting the blooms, as well.

I've been showing the wild quinine all summer.  I don't remember if it reseeds.  If it doesn't, I plan on getting some more next year.  I could use more all season bloomers.  It is a little difficult getting a good photo of it, though.
 

Many white flowers turn dark and look dirty when finished blooming, but I've only seen white on these so far.

 There are even new blooms opening down low on the plant.  This is the height it was when it first began blooming.

The beauty berry berries are forming.  In the fall, they will turn their bright purple/pink.

The liatris asperas I planted this spring are blooming at different times.  They should be taller next year.

I still can't remember if I planted this mountain mint.  I'm thinking I did, since it is not exactly the same as the other two I have.  The wasps seem to like it as well as the others.

Culver's Root:

Native switchgrass:

I deadheaded the butterfly milkweed, and this one is blooming again.

Skullcap 'Mongolian Skies':

Rudbeckia triloba:

Short toothed mountain mint:

Rudbeckia 'herbstonne':

Rudbeckia 'Goldquelle':

False sunflowers:

Rudbeckia 'laciniata hortensia'

Linaria vulgaris:

Sweet Pea:

Rattlesnake master:

Phlox 'Robert Poore':  (The front side of the tag said it was a U.S. native.)

I deadheaded the ironweed, and it has put out some more blooms.

I hope things are going well for you.  My thoughts and prayers are with the folks in the east where the earthquake was, and those who are bracing for Hurricane Irene.