A Wild Plant Lady

A Wild Plant Lady 🌲 Creature of the forest ✨ Spreading native species knowledge 4 life ✨ Support your local library ✨ NO AI ✌🏻 💕 🌿
WA -> MI Welcome to my journey!

Hello, I'm Danielle, a passionate advocate for native flora and fauna. Six years ago, my daughters and I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, trading Washington state's familiar landscapes for the diverse beauty of northwest Michigan. Fuelled by my passion for native plants and animals, I'm on a mission to revive my beloved nursery on our picturesque 3.5-acre haven in Branch. As a devoted advoc

ate for these incredible species, I'm dedicated to sharing their secrets and inspiring others to cherish their vital role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem. Through this platform, I'll share knowledge, spark inspiration, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our natural world for future generations.

I love the comparison photos here!  Great info 👌🏻
08/16/2026

I love the comparison photos here! Great info 👌🏻

I've seen a number of guides for identifying native thistle vs problematic bull thistle but many of them don't have easy to use visuals. So I made this. I'll be going through my prairie today to deal with the few bull thistle plants we have.

08/13/2026

Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as common boneset or feverwort, and reasons to love it:

• Host plant for 63 butterfly and moth species
• Nectar plant for many other pollinators
• Fuzzy wuzzy cutie patootie
• Native to eastern North America
• Great for rain gardens
• Deer resistant

08/12/2026

Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as swamp milkweed or rose milkweed, and reasons to love it:

• Native to eastern & central North America
• Monarch butterfly host plant
• Nectar plant for other pollinators
• Beautifully unique, rosy pink blooms

08/11/2026

Rosa palustris, commonly known as swamp rose, is a host plant for:

Apple sphinx moth
Poecila sphinx moth
Eastern tent caterpillar
Yellow-headed cutworm
Io moth
Cecropia moth
Spongy moth
Ultronia underwing moth

Goldenrod is not ragweed.  Ragweed is not goldenrod.  🗣️Watch Joe’s video.  He’s rather intelligent, but swears a lot.  ...
08/11/2026

Goldenrod is not ragweed. Ragweed is not goldenrod. 🗣️

Watch Joe’s video. He’s rather intelligent, but swears a lot. You’ve been warned! 👇🏻

NOTE : I made and edited this all in one sitting after sweating in ...

08/10/2026

Impatiens capensis, commonly known as jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not, and reasons to plant some:

• Hummingbirds love it
• A natural remedy for poison ivy burns
• A natural remedy for giant hogweed burns
• Host plant for moths
• Pretty flowers
• The seed pods pop and it’s really fun to show your kids

08/09/2026

Monarda Punctata, commonly known as spotted bee balm or dotted horsemint, and a few reasons to plant it:

• Native to eastern & central North America
• Loves dry, sandy soils
• Thrives in droughts
• Host plant for butterflies & moths
• Mint family / spreads easily
• Smells amazing
• Uniquely beautiful
• Hummingbirds love it

08/02/2026

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Tahuya, WA

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