Native garden beauties

Two wildflower plants native to this part of the world have bloomed in my garden: wild geranium (left) and Canada violet. Native plants are a very important part of my yard. Once established, natives almost never need extra water, even in drought conditions, and as perennials they come back year after year. Plus, I get bumblebees, monarch butterflies and even a rare hummingbird to come to my yard to feed thanks to my native plants. I’ll post pictures of any photogenic wildlife that comes to the yard as the season goes on.