The women are members of the Montana Native Plant Society, ... Jean Pfeiffer, 84, nurtures a large section of the garden dedicated to high alpine plants and flowers.

The flowers are 2 to 3 inches across. The prominent outer petals ... For more information about the Montana Native Plant Society or for a schedule of local events call 449-6586.

The grounds include 147 species and about 800 plants. Along with familiar flowers, such as iris and yarrow, are more unusual ones, such as the Chocolate Flower, a long-blooming, drought-tolerant ...

Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have chosen non-native plants. Some state flowers, like the Saguaro cactus blossom in Arizona and the bitterroot in Montana, are ...

To get started on planting your bee-friendly garden, aim for a diverse range of flowering plants, including native plants, the Michigan Pollinator Initiative at Michigan State University said.

Few, if any, native flowering plants attract more attention in a garden than liatris (Liatris spp), aka blazing star or gayfeather.It is a perennial plant that blooms primarily in August.