Plants in family asteraceae
Echinacea 'Sunbird'
Echinacea 'Sunbird' is a perennial with large, golden yellow flowers on sturdy 2-foot tall stems. The flowers age to a buttery yellow and begin blooming in June. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' is a goldenrod introduced in 1993, known for its brilliant yellow, 18-inch long flower spires. It blooms in mid-August and attracts hummingbirds, native bees, and wasps. This low-maintenance plant grows well in clay and sandy soils, requiring more than two hours of full sun daily.
Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly' is a compact perennial with bright purple flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. It attracts pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies and pairs well with goldenrods. This plant prefers full sun and is hardy across a wide range of climates.
Echinacea 'Paranoia'
Echinacea 'Paranoia' is a compact perennial with rigid yellow flowers, growing to about 10 inches tall and 1 foot wide. This plant is a cross between Echinacea paradoxa and Echinacea purpurea, known for its sterile blooms that do not self-seed. It attracts butterflies and is suitable for sunny garden spots, offering a splash of color and interest to any landscape.
Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin'
Erigeron pulchellus 'Meadow Muffin' is a native plant to the eastern United States, forming evergreen rosettes and a tight, weed-free mat. It produces pink daisies on 10-inch tall stalks in late spring and prefers average-to-dry soils in light shade.
Coreopsis 'Snowberry'
Coreopsis 'Snowberry' is a hybrid perennial with thread-leaf foliage and light creamy yellow flowers featuring a dark burgundy central ring. It grows to 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, blooming from June onwards. This plant attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a delightful addition to sunny garden spaces.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' is a drought-tolerant New England aster with 18-inch stems of fuzzy, narrow green leaves. In early fall, it is topped with vivid, 1.5-inch wide shocking purple daisies. This native plant spreads to 3 feet and is a favorite for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Cosmos peucedanifolius 'Flamingo'
Cosmos peucedanifolius 'Flamingo' is a charming perennial with finely cut foliage and large, bright pink flowers. It forms 18-inch wide clumps and grows on 15-inch tall stalks. This plant prefers cooler summers and is potentially cold hardy, making it a delightful addition to gardens seeking vibrant color and texture.
Achillea 'Moonshine'
Achillea 'Moonshine' is a hardy perennial known for its bright, canary-yellow blooms and silver-gray foliage. It blooms from June to September, attracting butterflies and bees. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Aster dumosus 'Alert'
Aster dumosus 'Alert' is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant magenta pink blooms with golden yellow centers. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators, making it a lively addition to any garden. This plant is heat tolerant and deer resistant, preferring moist, well-drained soil. For denser growth, it is recommended to pinch back the plant in late spring or early summer. Its striking flowers and easy care make it a favorite among gardeners.
Gaillardia 'Fanfare Blaze'
Gaillardia 'Fanfare Blaze' is a herbaceous perennial with unique tubular-shaped petals and russet-red centers that fade to orange and yellow. It has a very long bloom season, forming compact, vigorous mounds of green foliage. This plant is a haven for pollinators, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It is deer, rabbit, and drought resistant, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' is a striking coneflower known for its pure white blooms that appear in late summer. These sturdy flowers grow on 18-inch stems and are excellent for attracting butterflies. The plant is a perennial, thriving in full sun and is resistant to rabbits. It is suitable for USDA zones 3 to 9, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Achillea ptarmica 'Stephanie Cohen'
Achillea ptarmica 'Stephanie Cohen', also known as dwarf sneezewort, is a compact perennial forming a 2-foot wide clump of serrated linear green leaves. It is topped with 10-inch tall sprays of light pink flowers in late spring. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' is a soft, lacy perennial with silvery foliage that thrives in well-drained soil. Its unique texture and color make it a popular choice for adding contrast in garden designs.
Echinacea 'Secret Passion'
Echinacea 'Secret Passion' is a 2010 hybrid known for its double raspberry flowers with light pink petals. Growing up to 28 inches tall, this plant attracts hummingbirds and is a favorite in cottage gardens. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations.
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' is a vibrant plant with large orange-yellow flowers and dark green foliage. It blooms from July until frost, attracting butterflies and bees. This deer-resistant plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some afternoon shade, requiring well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Echinacea 'Adam Saul'
Echinacea 'Adam Saul' is a clump-forming plant that reaches 2 feet tall and wide, producing over 100 pink flowers per plant. It blooms from early summer and attracts hummingbirds.
Echinacea 'Hot Coral'
Echinacea 'Hot Coral' is a vigorous and well-branched plant known for its heavily-flowered display. The flowers emerge coral and brighten to near red, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. It requires well-drained soil, as poorly drained conditions in winter can be detrimental.
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasol'
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasol' is a hardy perennial with bone-white petals and pink centers, topped with a raised orange spikey cone. It blooms in spring, summer, and fall, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'
Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' is a hardy perennial with a wide range of pastel flowers that bloom from June through September. It attracts native bees and beneficial insects and is resistant to cold, heat, humidity, and pests. This plant thrives in full sun and tolerates poor soil conditions.
Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen Select'
Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen Select' is a sun-loving perennial with deep maroon flowers that bloom throughout the summer. It features lacy, delicate foliage and is known for attracting butterflies. The plant is drought-tolerant and rabbit-resistant.
Chrysanthemum 'Michelle's Pink'
Chrysanthemum 'Michelle's Pink' forms a spreading clump up to 5 feet wide, with 2-foot flowering stalks bearing mauvy pink, slightly fragrant flowers from mid-October to November.
Dahlia 'Bednall Beauty'
Dahlia 'Bednall Beauty' is a companion to Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff', featuring cut-leaf, dark purple foliage and growing to 2 feet tall. It blooms throughout late spring, summer, and fall, performing well in cool, high summer temperatures in Zones 9 and 10. This dahlia is a stunning addition to gardens with its vibrant flowers and unique foliage.