Wander Indiana

Hover over the cards below to learn more about Indiana's native plants and wildlife.

Native Plants

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Trumpet Honeysuckle

The Trumpet Honeysuckle is a non-invasive vine known for its clusters of bright, red-orange flowers that bloom from spring into summer. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators with its sweet nectar and vivid colors.

Tulip Poplar Tree

Tulip Poplar Tree

The Tulip Poplar, also known as Yellow Poplar or Tuliptree, is Indiana’s official state tree. Despite its name, it’s not a true poplar but a member of the magnolia family. It is known for its distinctive tulip-shaped leaves.

Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower

The Purple Coneflower is a hardy wildflower known for its large, daisy-like petals that range from light pink to deep purple, surrounding a spiky orange-brown cone. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, it attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

Native Wildlife

Coyote

Coyote

The coyote is a wild canine found throughout Indiana and across North America. Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk and are known for their yipping and howling calls, often heard at night.

Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

The Northern Cardinal is a songbird and the official state bird of Indiana. Males are easily recognized by their bright red feathers and black face mask, while females are a soft tan with reddish accents.

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

The White-tailed Deer is one of Indiana’s most common and recognizable large mammals, named for the white underside of its tail. Their coat changes with the seasons, reddish-brown in summer and grayish in winter.