I frequently visit the Vail Pass rest area to see which flowers are in bloom and who is pollinating them. In early summer, a pinkish red or rose stand of blooms caught my eye — this was my first ...

Prairie smoke, pasque flowers and kitten-tails have already begun popping up, and there’s hope for more surprises. Less than a year after crews began restoring an 85-acre oak savanna ecosystem, just ...

Are you looking for a different plant? Try a Prairie Smoke. It’s a pink flower that changes into wonderful poofs during its growing season. Other common names for it include Old Man’s Whiskers, Purple ...

What flower says “Chicago” to Tribune readers? For the last week, Home&Garden has been conducting a completely nonbinding, wildly unscientific poll for a flower that better represents the spirit of ...