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Our mission is to enhance, protect, and preserve the natural resources of Washington County through conservation
projects, technical guidance, and educational services to citizens and local government. |
NewsWelcome to the new Washington Conservation District web site. We have recently updated all of the information about our projects and programs on our web site. We currently have a job opening for a Seasonal Water Monitoring Technician. Please click on the job title for further information on the position and how to apply. Our next board meeting is Wed. July 9th. See past board agendas and minutes >> Visit us at the Washington County Fair July 30 - Aug. 3! |
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Plant of the Week Coreopsis, Showy Penstemon & St. John's Wort (June 29 - July 5, 2008)
Yellow is starting to show up in the wildflower patch.
More subtle is the St Johnswort, which has clusters of 5-petaled flowers. Since the individual flowers bloom and fade at different times, the flower cluster can look a bit ragged. There are several varieties of St Johnswort. The one shown is not native to Minnesota, but has been naturalized here. It is said that many species of Hypericum (the St Johnsworts) can be harvested for herbal remedies. Maybe that's why people feel so good after walking through a prairie. The purple flower in the photo is one of the Penstemon flowers. They are called "beardtongue" because of either a furry lower lip, or because of coloring that looks furry. There are several species native to Minnesota, some are white, some pink or lavender, and different size of blooms.
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