Penthorum sedoides- Ditch Stonecrop Size:PENSED-PINT These blooms make a significant

These blooms make a significant visual impact and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Pairs of opposite

Numerous bird species feed on these seeds

the shortest of our native silphiums

Penthorum sedoides- Ditch Stonecrop Size:PENSED-PINT These blooms make a significantDitch Stonecrop is an unfortunate name for a unique Illinois native that deserves your consideration. Its unusual flowers have no petals, but are star shaped and emerge in long clusters that branch outward from a central point atop the stems. The blossoms starts out greenish white before maturing into a rich pink color as the season progresses, likely causing passersby to stop and take a better look. Its narrow, light green leaves contrast beautifully