Plants in family asteraceae
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy'
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Viette's Little Suzy' is a dwarf variety of Black-Eyed Susan with a long blooming period. It features bright yellow petals with brown centers and coarse, deep green foliage. This plant attracts butterflies and provides food for birds, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Aster 'Professor Kippenburg'
Aster 'Professor Kippenburg' is a charming perennial with semi-double, lilac-blue flowers that bloom from late summer until frost. It attracts bees and butterflies and is deer resistant. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil with moderate to low moisture. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and benefits from pinching back in late spring for denser growth.
Farfugium japonicum 'Lunar Landing'
Farfugium japonicum 'Lunar Landing' is a unique plant with crinkly foliage that resembles endive. It forms a 15-inch wide clump of rounded dark green leaves, with leaf-cratering becoming more pronounced as the plant matures. This perennial thrives in part sun to shade and is native to regions like China, Japan, and Korea. Its distinctive appearance makes it a standout in any garden.
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar'
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar' is a heavy-blooming, knee-high perennial with vibrant yellow-orange flowers. It blooms from midsummer to fall and serves as a nectar source for butterflies and honeybees. This plant is hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Aster 'Woods Pink'
Aster 'Woods Pink' is a compact perennial with medium-pink flowers and yellow centers, blooming in August and September. Its clean, dark-green foliage forms a neat clump, making it ideal for the front of borders or as an edging plant. This aster attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, adding both beauty and ecological value to gardens. It thrives in sunny locations and is a reliable choice for perennial gardens.
Dahlia 'Blue Boy'
Dahlia 'Blue Boy' is a captivating plant with lilac-blue double blooms that can reach near-dinnerplate size. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, blooming from summer to fall. This dahlia is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained organic soil and moderate moisture, with tubers needing to be lifted in colder zones after frost.
Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'
Echinacea purpurea 'Fatal Attraction' is a perennial known for its 26-inch tall, sturdy wine-black stems and intense pink flowers. Flowering begins in late June, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny garden areas. Echinacea purpurea adds vibrant color and wildlife interest to gardens, making it a great choice for naturalistic or cottage garden settings.
Achillea 'Salmon Beauty'
Achillea 'Salmon Beauty' is a German hybrid yarrow with rosy salmon pink flowers that bloom all summer. It is a butterfly-attracting plant that thrives in sunny locations.
Syneilesis palmata 'Kikko'
Syneilesis palmata 'Kikko' is a unique plant with fuzzball-like foliage and shredded umbrella-like leaves. It grows to 18 inches tall and features creamy-yellow veins and tall thin spikes of tiny grey flowers. This drought-tolerant plant is a fascinating addition to gardens, offering a distinctive appearance and texture.
Dahlia 'Megabloom Berry Blast'
Dahlia 'Megabloom Berry Blast' is known for its bicolor blooms that appear from midsummer through autumn. It requires full sun for 6 to 8 hours daily and grows to a height of 9-14 inches and a width of 14-20 inches. This plant is perfect for adding vibrant color to gardens and patios.
Dahlia merckii 'Edith Eddleman'
Dahlia merckii 'Edith Eddleman' is a charming plant with dark mauve flowers and cosmos-like green foliage. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and blooms from spring until fall, attracting butterflies. This dahlia thrives in sunny locations and is a delightful addition to gardens.
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Sunbini'
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Sunbini' is a compact grower with dark petite yellow-orange flowers that blooms in triple-digit heat. It trails nicely out of pots and baskets and is extremely heat-tolerant, serving as an annual groundcover or perennial in zones 9-11.
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg'
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg' is a slowly enlarging wormwood with weeping, silver foliage. It grows to about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a suitable choice for hot, dry, low-maintenance areas. This plant is slower spreading than other Artemisia species and is drought-tolerant. Its silver foliage adds a striking contrast to gardens, and it is well-suited for xeriscaping and groundcover.
Dahlia sublignosa
Dahlia sublignosa is a rare dahlia species, notable for its un-dahlia-like appearance and history of being found only in the Cerro Pena Nevada Mountains of Mexico. This compact plant forms clumps with fine-textured, cut leaves and produces 2-foot long spikes of single lavender-pink flowers from midsummer through early fall. It is heat-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it suitable for gardens in Zone 9. Its unique history and appearance make it a fascinating addition to any plant collection.
Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'
Dahlia 'Thomas Edison' is a striking plant with giant, double deep purple blooms that have an ombre effect. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and can be grown as a perennial in warmer zones or as a houseplant in cooler areas. This dahlia prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with tubers that can be lifted and stored in colder zones.