Plants in family asteraceae
Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum'
Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum' is a golden herb with tiny white flowers and aromatic golden foliage. It forms 1-foot tall evergreen mounds and is known for its medicinal uses.
Gerbera 'Garvinea Sweet Fiesta Purple Frost'
Gerbera 'Garvinea Sweet Fiesta Purple Frost' is a vibrant plant with large pink and white flowers featuring pale yellow centers. It blooms across three seasons and reaches a height and width of 14-18 inches, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum'
Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum' is a deciduous American native with dark purple, bamboo-like stalks. It produces large, dome-like flower heads of wine-pink in August, attracting butterflies. This plant prefers moist soils and is native to alkaline regions.
Echinacea 'Art's Pride'
Echinacea 'Art's Pride' is a coneflower with slender green foliage and rustic-orange flowers on 30-inch spikes. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and requires good drainage, adding a rustic charm to gardens.
Dahlia 'Rip City'
Dahlia 'Rip City' is a striking plant with large, spiky blooms in deep red to near black. It blooms throughout the summer in part sun and prefers well-drained soil. This dahlia is perennial in zones 8 and up, and can be grown as a houseplant in cooler zones. Its dramatic color and form make it a standout in any garden setting.
Achillea sibirica 'Japanese Lace'
Achillea sibirica 'Japanese Lace' is a perennial plant with soft, ferny foliage and light pink flowers that bloom in late June. It attracts butterflies and pollinators and has edible young shoots. Known for its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations.
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower'
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower' is a 2009 introduction known for its fragrant bright orange flowers. It features narrow, flat petals that are light orange near the tips and darken toward the central cone, attracting hummingbirds.
Chrysanthemum 'Single Apricot'
Chrysanthemum 'Single Apricot' is a perennial that puts on a superb early fall show with large, pink-apricot daisy-like flowers. The clump grows larger each year, reaching up to three feet in width. This plant attracts butterflies and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Dahlia 'Sir Alfred Ramsey'
Dahlia 'Sir Alfred Ramsey' is known for its enormous dark lavender blossoms, with flowers the size of dinner plates. It blooms from summer until autumn frosts and is pollinator-friendly. This dahlia thrives in full sun in cooler zones and requires regular fertilization to support its blooms.
Echinacea 'Coral Reef'
Echinacea 'Coral Reef' is a perennial plant with large pompom-like flowers in peachy orange, attracting hummingbirds. It blooms atop 3-foot tall stems starting in mid-June and requires well-drained soil and plenty of sun. This plant is a vibrant addition to sunny garden spaces.
Solidago 'Early Sunrise'
Solidago 'Early Sunrise' is a hybrid with bright yellow flowers that bloom from June through October. It forms 24-inch tall clumps and is well-suited for sunny locations. This plant attracts butterflies and is rabbit resistant.
Ajania pacifica
Ajania pacifica, native to Japan and endemic to Honshu, is a perennial plant that grows on ocean cliffs. It blooms in late fall with small yellow button flowers, providing a splash of color in the garden. The plant features silvery green leaves with silver undersides and upturned edges, forming a spreading mat of tangled stems. Ajania pacifica is a great addition to fall gardens, offering unique foliage and late-season blooms.
Achillea 'Heidi'
Achillea 'Heidi' is a pastel pink yarrow known for its heavy spring flowering and sporadic summer blooms. It features finely cut, lacy green foliage and thrives in sunny locations.
Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz'
Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz' is a unique coneflower with double pompom blooms atop 30-inch stems. It is a seedling from E. 'Magnus' and requires bright light and good air movement. This perennial is native to the United States and attracts butterflies, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
Ligularia dentata 'Othello' is a shade-loving plant with heart-shaped, toothed leaves that change from purplish-red to bronzy-green. It produces yellow-orange daisy-like flowers in midsummer and grows 2-3 feet tall. This plant prefers high moisture and is suitable for wetland and rain gardens.
Hertia cheirifolia
Hertia cheirifolia, native to Algeria and Tunisia, forms tight mats of silver-blue foliage with 8-inch tall flower stalks of yellow daisies in late spring. It thrives in hot, well-drained conditions and was famously used by Gertrude Jekyll in the early 1900s.
Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks'
Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks' is a compact plant that forms a 2-foot tall clump. It flowers first in early July and again in early October, with red petal tips appearing in cooler night temperatures. This plant is ideal for adding color to gardens in both summer and fall.
Delphinium 'Million Dollar Blush'
Delphinium 'Million Dollar Blush' is a captivating perennial known for its soft pink, double-flowered spires that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and blooms from summer into fall. This plant thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7, preferring rich, moist, well-drained soil and regular watering. It is deer resistant and benefits from mulching and feeding. Its dense clumps of airy foliage add a touch of elegance to any garden.
Ratibida pinnata
Ratibida pinnata, commonly known as yellow coneflower, features yellow petals with gray raised cones and blooms from June through August. It is highly attractive to pollinators and provides food for songbirds in autumn and winter. This plant is drought-tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.