Today, I share a few final images from my visit to Lurie Garden in downtown Chicago last month. These images show some of the diverse variety of species in a Dry Mesic Prairie. Many wonders to explore. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergLook up and deep down through the Prairie grasses to find semi-hidden wonders. Copyrights 2025 Pamela BreitbergYep, the Coneflowers stand out this time of year. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergIndian Grass among the more prolific Big Blue Stem grasses. Coopyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergBee Balm and Coneflower grow among many other prairie natives. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergAnd, among the diverse Prairie species is a Petunia native to Illinois. the Hairy Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis) is happy in the Prairie. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
