Plants in family asteraceae
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 coccinea 'Hidalgo Crimson'
Dahlia coccinea 'Hidalgo Crimson' is a vigorous plant collected in Hidalgo, Mexico, with an open habit and 2-inch brilliant orange-red flowers. It forms 3-foot tall by 6-foot wide mounds and blooms in late summer.
Echinacea 'Sandy Yellow'
Echinacea 'Sandy Yellow' is a yellow-flowered coneflower from the Sombrero series, known for its vigorous, well-branched clump. The flowers are butterscotch yellow, aging to near white.
Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush'
Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' is a complex hybrid featuring butter-yellow flowers with a reddish-brown center. It forms a 2-foot wide by 1-foot tall clump with purple stems and narrow foliage. This plant blooms from June until September, attracting butterflies to the garden.
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.
Delphinium 'Summer Mornings'
Delphinium 'Summer Mornings' is a compact perennial with pale pink flowers and deep green foliage. It blooms from early summer through fall and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-7. This plant is resistant to deer and rabbits and grows to a height and width of 10-12 inches. It thrives in full sun with afternoon shade and well-drained, enriched soil. Deadheading encourages reblooming, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
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.
Rudbeckia maxima 'Golda Emanis'
Rudbeckia maxima 'Golda Emanis' is a striking plant with gold foliage that fades to chartreuse green. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces 7-foot tall spikes of yellow-orange coneflowers in mid-June. This plant prefers moist soils and is known for attracting butterflies. It is a North American native and thrives in a variety of garden settings, including cottage and rain gardens.
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.
Dahlia 'Pulp Fiction'
Dahlia 'Pulp Fiction' is a captivating plant with red blooms featuring dark centers and near-black foliage. It blooms from mid-summer through autumn, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This dahlia is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and is versatile for use in gardens and containers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. In colder zones, tubers should be lifted after frost. Its striking color contrast makes it a standout in any garden.
Aster 'Woods Purple'
Aster 'Woods Purple' is a compact perennial known for its sprays of dark-purple flowers with yellow centers, blooming in August and September. It features clean, dark-green foliage and is best used at the front of borders or as an edging plant. This aster attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a delightful addition to sunny garden areas.
Dahlia 'Xxl Taxco'
Dahlia 'XXL Taxco' is a striking plant with red-wine colored petals that bloom from mid-summer to the first frost. Its large 4-6 inch blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Dahlia 'Pretty Woman'
Dahlia 'Pretty Woman' is part of the Dark Angel series, known for its striking appearance. This plant attracts butterflies and is suitable for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant color to garden spaces.
Diaspananthus uniflorus
Diaspananthus uniflorus is a woodland plant from Japan, known for its cutleaf foliage resembling a dwarf peltoboykinia. It forms a semi-evergreen clump and produces purple flowers in September, preferring well-drained, slightly moist woodland soil.
Conoclinium greggii
Conoclinium greggii, a heat-loving perennial native to the Southwest US, features light green foliage and blue-violet flowers. It blooms from July to December, growing up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This plant is less aggressive than its relative, Eupatorium coelestinum, and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Dahlia 'Karma Corona'
Dahlia 'Karma Corona' is a cactus-shaped flower with narrow, pointed petals, growing 2 to 3 feet tall. It attracts butterflies and thrives in full sun, making it a vibrant addition to gardens and patios.
Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Little Nicky'
Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Little Nicky' is a miniature-leaf cultivar known for its aromatic, grey-green foliage that forms a tight mound. It grows to about 6 inches tall and 10 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens and miniature railroads. This plant requires good drainage, especially in summer, to thrive.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium, native to the eastern and central United States, is a late-blooming perennial with aromatic foliage and sky blue to lavender blue flowers. It grows 1 to 3 feet tall, is deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Artemisia 'Silver Lining'
Artemisia 'Silver Lining' is a hybrid groundcover with cutleaf silver foliage. It is durable and heat-tolerant, growing 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide. This non-stoloniferous plant thrives in average to dry soils.
Ionactis linariifolia 'Little Stiffy'
Ionactis linariifolia 'Little Stiffy' is a compact, floriferous plant native to the eastern US. It features rigid 1-foot tall stems with stiff, hemlock-like needles and hundreds of small lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for adding texture and color to garden beds.
Solidago rugosa 'Lynn Lowrey'
Solidago rugosa 'Lynn Lowrey' is a robust goldenrod native to the southeastern United States, forming a 4-foot tall and wide clump. It features dark green leaves and produces golden yellow flower spikes in October, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it a great addition to cottage gardens and native plant landscapes.
Achillea millefolium 'Marie Ann'
Achillea millefolium 'Marie Ann' is a compact perennial reaching 16 inches in height, known for its soft grey-green foliage. It produces spikes topped with creamy yellow flowers in the spring. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a delightful addition to sunny gardens. Its resilience to rabbits adds to its appeal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance options.