Plants in family asteraceae
Artemisia michauxiana 'Discolor'
Artemisia michauxiana 'Discolor' is a perennial known for its finely dissected silver foliage. This plant is attractive to butterflies and is rabbit-resistant, making it a hardy choice for sunny gardens.
Solidago 'Early Bird'
Solidago 'Early Bird' is a goldenrod hybrid from Holland, notable for its bright yellow flowers that begin blooming in late June and continue through October. This 2-foot tall clump is ideal for attracting butterflies and thrives in sunny locations.
Dahlia 'Flame'
Dahlia 'Flame' is a striking plant from the Happy Dahlia series, featuring dark purple leaves and vibrant orange-red flowers with golden centers. Growing on 28-inch stalks, it attracts hummingbirds and adds a dramatic flair to gardens. Its bold colors and unique foliage make it a standout choice for summer displays.
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Scarlet'
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Scarlet' is a winter-hardy plant that can withstand temperatures near 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It features 15-inch tall stalks topped with 2-inch scarlet red daisy-like flowers. This plant requires good winter drainage and is known for its vibrant blooms, making it a popular choice for gardens that attract butterflies.
Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony'
Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony' is a prolific flowering plant with large orange blooms featuring blue-violet eyes. It is heat-tolerant and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds while being resistant to deer. This plant is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11.
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda'
Achillea 'Pretty Belinda' is a sturdier and more compact yarrow, reaching 20 inches tall. It features medium pink flowers in mid-summer and is known for attracting butterflies. This plant is a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Oranges And Lemons'
Gaillardia grandiflora 'Oranges And Lemons' is a vibrant perennial known for its striking flowers with orange cones and yellow-tipped petals. The blooms, which are 2.5 inches wide, appear from early summer to fall. This plant forms clumps about 2 feet wide and 18 inches tall, preferring well-drained soils that remain on the dry side. It is a butterfly-attracting plant that thrives in full sun and is resistant to rabbits.
Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'
Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird' is a vase-shaped perennial with larger-than-normal blue flowers that bloom in mid-September. It features wide green leaves and durable foliage, making it a standout in sunny gardens.
Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose'
Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' is a hardy perennial with rosy pink and white flowers. It performs exceptionally well in hot conditions and is known for attracting butterflies. This plant is also resistant to rabbits, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto'
Farfugium japonicum 'Ryuto' is a Japanese selection of leopard plant with foliage resembling a shiny road-kill bullfrog. In fall, it is topped with spikes of bright yellow daisy-like flowers, adding a cheerful touch to garden landscapes.
Echinacea 'Pixie Meadowbrite'
Echinacea 'Pixie Meadowbrite' is a compact hybrid coneflower with sturdy stems and mid-sized, flat-petaled pink flowers. It grows 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide, blooming all summer and attracting hummingbirds. This plant is a resilient choice for sunny gardens, offering both beauty and wildlife appeal.
Echinacea purpurea 'Vintage Wine'
Echinacea purpurea 'Vintage Wine' is a robust perennial known for its striking wine-pink petals that darken towards the tips. Standing at 2 feet tall, this plant blooms from July through September, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It is native to the United States and thrives in sunny locations, making it a great choice for rain gardens and naturalized areas. Its upright habit and resistance to rabbits add to its appeal as a low-maintenance garden plant.
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss'
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunkiss' is a perennial with bright yellow petals and a burgundy red center. It attracts pollinators and birds, thriving in full sun or partial shade. This plant is drought tolerant once established and requires well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Packera aurea 'Dark Shadows'
Packera aurea 'Dark Shadows' is an evergreen native plant with dark new growth and chocolate-purple foliage. It produces an 18-inch tall spike of dark purple buds that open to brilliant yellow daisies. This plant thrives in average to slightly moist soil and is deer-resistant.
Aster yomena
Aster yomena is a perennial plant with cut-leaf foliage that is green with a wide creamy golden margin. It has a slightly spreading habit and produces 1-inch light lavender flowers on 18-inch stems in early fall. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet'
Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet' is a thick, slowly-spreading groundcover with evergreen, fuzzy, grey-green leaves. It is topped with pale lavender daisies in late spring and is very drought tolerant in dry shade. This plant was selected on the Virginia Beach property of Clarice Keeling.
Solidago ohioensis
Solidago ohioensis, a North American native, is a perennial herb found in the Great Lakes region. It grows up to 39 inches tall and produces up to 500 small yellow flower heads. This goldenrod prefers slightly moist soils and is known for its large flower heads compared to other species.
Farfugium japonicum 'Genkai Jishi'
Farfugium japonicum 'Genkai Jishi' is a compact plant with dark green leaves featuring narrowly cut, ruffled edges. It forms a 1-foot tall clump and produces spikes of yellow daisies starting in mid-October. This plant is a favorite among pollinators and adds a touch of whimsy to gardens.
Aster tataricus 'Jindai'
Aster tataricus 'Jindai' is a dwarf version of the Tatarian Aster, reaching up to 4 feet tall. It features a basal growth of oblong green leaves and produces 2-inch blue-purple flowers in late summer. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.