Now that much of the Phragmites is under control at Pollywog Pond, a number of native species are making an appearance right now. These include:
- Purple-leaved Willow Herb (Epilobium Coloratum)
- Upland White aster (Aster Ptarmicoides)
- Purple Gerardia (Gerardia Purpurea)
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Kalm’s Lobelia (Lobelia Kalmii)
- Water Horehound (Lycopus Americanus)
- Bushy aster (Aster dumosus)
- Common Bog Arrowgrass (Triglochin Maritime)
- Hardstem Bulrush (Scirpus Acutus)
- Smooth Sawgrass (Cladium Mariscoides)
- Juncus (Juncus spp.)
If you go out to enjoy them, please be careful not to trample them and leave them for others to enjoy.
Unfortunately, there are still, and will always be, some invasive species that need constant vigilance and control, including:
- Phragmites
- Reed Canary Grass
- Foxtail Grass, which is a popular ornamental that is now invasive
- Bull Thistle
The success of this project is key to the ongoing achievement and improvement associated with Ogden Dunes' participation in the Clean Community Challenge sponsored by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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