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.
Delphinium 'Pink Punch'
Delphinium 'Pink Punch' is a cold-hardy perennial known for its deep double pink spires that bloom early in the season. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and pests. This plant grows 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, preferring full sun with afternoon shade and well-drained, enriched soil. It appreciates regular moisture and mulch, reblooming throughout summer into fall.
Coreopsis 'Baby Sun'
Coreopsis 'Baby Sun' is a hardy native plant known for its brilliant golden-yellow blooms that last all season. It has a mounded, compact habit with fine-cut leathery foliage and is both butterfly and pollinator-friendly. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in full sun, though it appreciates part shade in hot zones. It is drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and suitable for xeriscaping and firescaping, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Ratibida columnifera
Ratibida columnifera, commonly known as Mexican Hat, is a coneflower with narrow linear leaves and distinctive orange and brown flower heads. This perennial is native to North America and is known for its see-through foliage, which adds a unique texture to garden landscapes. It thrives in sunny locations and is well-suited for prairie or wildflower gardens.
Packera aurea
Packera aurea is a groundcover plant with bright yellow ray flowers and unique scalloped, heart-shaped foliage. It tolerates wet soil and provides nectar and pollen for beneficial pollinators. This semi-evergreen plant prefers slightly acidic, rich, moist soils, making it a valuable addition to shaded garden areas.
Dahlia 'Penhill Dark Monarch'
Dahlia 'Penhill Dark Monarch' is a perennial that blooms from August until frost, attracting bees and butterflies with its large, up to 10-inch wide flowers. It grows 36-48 inches tall and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'
Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' features bold, round, shiny green leaves with yellow dots. It grows well in slightly moist but well-drained sites and produces yellow daisies on 30-inch stalks in October and November.
Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'
Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' is a white-flowered form of the purple coneflower, known for attracting butterflies. This perennial thrives in sun to light shade and is rabbit resistant, making it a durable choice for gardens. Its striking white blooms add a unique touch to traditional coneflower plantings.
Eurybia divaricata 'Fiesta'
Eurybia divaricata 'Fiesta' is a perennial plant featuring a 10-inch wide basal rosette of heart-shaped leaves with a unique white confetti-like pattern. In early summer, it produces small light lavender flowers on stalks that can reach up to 2 feet tall. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a great choice for gardens.
Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction'
Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' is a hybrid yarrow selected in 2001, known for its long-flowering period starting in June. It grows to 2 feet tall with well-branched stems and clusters of colorfast red flowers with small yellow centers.
Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple'
Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple' is a perennial known for its striking bi-color flowers, featuring white and berry-colored petals. It blooms freely and is suitable for USDA zones 9 and up, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This dahlia prefers well-drained organic soil and requires lifting of tubers in fall after frost to ensure continued growth in colder climates.
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.
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Apricot'
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Apricot' is a hardy perennial known for its creamy peach daisy-like flowers that bloom atop 15-inch tall stalks. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, making it a great choice for cottage and rock gardens. It blooms in spring, summer, and fall, providing a long-lasting display of color. Gerbera 'Drakensberg Apricot' thrives in full sun and is well-suited for xeriscaping, requiring minimal water once established.
Kleinia neriifolia
Kleinia neriifolia, native to the Canary Islands, is a succulent with purplish stems that can grow up to 7 inches tall. It forms a woody stem and is slightly cold tolerant when dormant. This plant requires a lot of light and is prone to rot if overwatered, but cuttings can grow easily after callousing.
Echinacea 'Katie Saul'
Echinacea 'Katie Saul' is a perennial plant known for its 3-foot tall dark stems and 5-inch wide bicolor flowers that range from peach to cherry red. It blooms starting in midsummer and is a favorite among hummingbirds. This plant's vibrant flowers and ability to attract pollinators make it a popular choice for gardens seeking to enhance biodiversity and visual appeal.
Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese'
Echinacea 'Mac 'n' Cheese' is a compact plant with a well-branched habit, featuring vibrant yellow-orange flowers over 4 inches wide. It blooms starting in mid-June and grows on 26-inch stems. This plant requires good drainage and plenty of sun, attracting butterflies and resisting rabbits.
Rudbeckia hirta 'Little Suzy'
Rudbeckia hirta 'Little Suzy' is a prolific bloomer with electric yellow petals and dark brown centers. It attracts butterflies and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Chrysanthemum 'Cambodian Queen'
Chrysanthemum 'Cambodian Queen' is a sport of 'Sheffield Pink', known for its deeper pink single flowers. It blooms from September to early November, adding color to the fall garden. This perennial is attractive to butterflies and thrives in sunny locations.
Chrysanthemum 'Country Girl'
Chrysanthemum 'Country Girl' is a low-spreading clump-forming plant that can reach up to 5 feet wide in five years. It is topped with soft, light pink flowers in mid-October, making it a beautiful fall-blooming plant. Originating in Texas, it is possibly a seedling of Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield Pink' and is known for attracting butterflies.
Echinacea purpurea 'Cygnet White'
Echinacea purpurea 'Cygnet White' is a dwarf variety of coneflower that produces white blooms in midsummer. It features small rosettes of foliage and is best used in mass plantings or as a perennial border. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is suitable for sunny locations.
Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield Pink'
Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield Pink' forms 4-foot wide clumps and is known for its large single pink flowers that bloom from September to early November. This plant is hardy and attracts butterflies, making it a lovely addition to gardens.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny'
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny' is a North American native perennial known for its late-season blue flowers that bloom in October and November. This plant forms a clump 2 feet tall and can spread up to 8 feet wide, providing a valuable floral display for late-season pollinators. It thrives in full sun with average moisture and is drought-tolerant once established. 'Fanny' is a great addition to sun perennials and cottage gardens, offering a burst of color when most other plants have finished blooming.
Coreopsis gladiata 'Florida Form'
Coreopsis gladiata 'Florida Form' is a tight clumping perennial known for its upright stems and thick, hairy, linear leaves. It produces bright golden daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of 30 inches. This plant is native to moist sandy areas and is well-suited for sunny garden spaces. Its vibrant blooms and robust growth habit make it a standout choice for attracting pollinators.