Wildflowers, swamp rose mallow, Turk's cap lily

Hello, another naturalist update, of the floral type this time.

Wildflowers at Government Island change almost daily,  not just seasonally.  If you would like to see some colorful examples of swamp rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos, now is the time to stroll along to the last part of the wooden walkway at Government Island. 

You can look left or right of the walkway to view some lovely examples of this summer flower.  There are even a few of the less common pink variety.  Be advised, these are a sun loving flower, so don't go too early in the morning, and don't expect to see them after the sun has disappeared behind the trees.

And if you look closely, at the far end, on the right hand side, you may still see the remnants of the only Turk's cap lily, Lilium superbum, that I have seen at GI this year.  If you see another example, let me know.

Thanks, Maria C., naturalist, Virginia Master Naturalist Program