Plants in family asteraceae
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Carmine'
Gerbera 'Drakensberg Carmine' is a hardy hybrid with 2-inch wide carmine-pink flowers on 15-inch stalks. Blooming from June until frost, it features dark green, lettuce-shaped leaves and requires good winter drainage.
Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki'
Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki' is a Japanese selection known for its ability to form a large, spreading mass up to 10 feet wide over a decade. This plant features medium purple, frost-resistant flowers that bloom in October and November, providing late-season color. It is ideal for filling large spaces quickly and is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Its robust nature and vibrant blooms make it a valuable addition to cottage gardens and naturalized areas. The plant's ability to thrive in various conditions makes it a versatile choice for gardeners.
Gaillardia 'Goblin'
Gaillardia 'Goblin' is a dwarf variety known for its bright red flowers with yellow edges that bloom consistently through summer. This plant is ideal for sunny locations and attracts butterflies, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum'
Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' is a shade-loving plant with large, dark green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in fall. It thrives in moist, rich soil and requires consistent moisture, making it ideal for shady garden areas.
Coreopsis gladiata
Coreopsis gladiata, native to the Southeast US, is a perennial that overwinters as a basal rosette. It features stems that rise to 3 feet tall, adorned with pairs of short, pencil-thin green leaves and small daisies resembling black-eyed Susans. This plant requires fairly moist soils and is known for attracting insects. It is a member of the Coreopsis family and is suitable for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements.
Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe'
Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe' is a compact perennial with lavender summer blooms that attract butterflies and bees. It stands 4 feet tall and is deer resistant, preferring full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Echinacea 'Evening Glow'
Echinacea 'Evening Glow' is a unique coneflower hybrid from Holland, featuring large, flat, bicolored flowers that transition from buttery yellow to pink with a cinnamon inner cone. This plant is known for its vigor and floriferousness, requiring good drainage and thriving in sunny locations.
Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Frost'
Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Frost' is a distinctive selection known for its green leaves with a white border and large purple-pink flowers. This plant blooms in summer and is a vigorous grower, reaching up to 4 feet tall. It is completely mildew-free, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. 'Prairie Frost' attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, adding both beauty and resilience to sunny garden spaces.
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.
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium 'Elmore Giant'
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium 'Elmore Giant' is a towering plant with hollow stems and glaucous maple-shaped leaves, reaching up to 9 feet tall. It forms a large patch up to 5 feet wide and produces small white flowers in terminal corymbs. This plant is ideal for creating a dramatic presence in the garden.
Achillea tomentosa 'Goldie'
Achillea tomentosa 'Goldie' is a rock garden plant known for its compact and early flowering nature. It forms tight mat-forming clumps 3 inches tall by 1 foot wide, with silver hairy foliage. In April and May, it produces 6-inch tall corymbs, adding a splash of color to gardens.
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.
Chrysanthemum 'Frosty'
Chrysanthemum 'Frosty' is a perennial plant discovered by Ted Stephens, known for its foliage that appears frosted with white in cool weather. It forms 1-foot tall by 3-foot wide clumps and produces small pink daisies in early fall. This plant attracts butterflies and is suitable for cottage gardens, adding seasonal interest with its unique foliage and blooms.
Eupatorium dubium 'Little Pye'
Eupatorium dubium 'Little Pye' is a compact variety of the North American native Joe Pye-weed, reaching a height and width of 15 inches. This plant is ideal for moist to slightly moist soils and is known for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It is a versatile addition to gardens, suitable for sun to part sun conditions, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. Its ornamental value is enhanced by its ability to produce pink flowers, making it a popular choice for cottage and rain gardens. This plant is also a great option for those looking to create a wildlife-friendly garden, as it attracts birds and insects alike.
Achillea 'Little Moonshine'
Achillea 'Little Moonshine' is a dwarf yarrow with bright yellow flowers and ferny aromatic foliage. It attracts pollinators and butterflies and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Growing 9-12 inches tall and wide, it is suitable for rock gardens and xeric sites. This drought-tolerant plant is also deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Envy'
Echinacea purpurea 'Green Envy' is a distinctive coneflower with large blooms featuring a dark cone and green center, surrounded by petals that transition from pink near the cone to lime-green at the tips. Standing 20 inches tall, this plant is a favorite of hummingbirds and adds a unique color palette to gardens. Its striking appearance makes it a standout in any perennial border.
Thymophylla pentachaeta var. pentachaeta 'Laredo Gold'
Thymophylla pentachaeta var. pentachaeta 'Laredo Gold' is a short-lived perennial native to Texas and Arizona, known for its masses of gold flowers from spring through fall. It requires good drainage and has historical use by the Navajo tribe as a hallucinogen.
Echinacea 'Sunset'
Echinacea 'Sunset' is a plant with large, fragrant orange blooms measuring 4.5 to 5 inches wide. It grows on 30-inch tall stems and features a lush basal rosette of wide green foliage. The plant is known for its prolific flower display and ability to attract butterflies.
Echinacea 'Evan Saul'
Echinacea 'Evan Saul' is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of narrow green leaves and sturdy stems reaching up to 40 inches tall. It produces bright orange flowers that attract hummingbirds and have a sweet aroma. This fast-growing plant can yield up to 60 flowers in its first year and is known for its resilience to rabbits and salt, making it suitable for seaside gardens.
Coreopsis 'Full Moon'
Coreopsis 'Full Moon' is a vibrant perennial known for its profusion of pale yellow flowers. It is the first in the Big Bang series and is celebrated for its disease-resistant foliage. This plant blooms heavily from June to July, with some flowers lasting until fall. It thrives in sunny locations with average garden soil and is tolerant of sun, drought, and heat. The deep green, thread-like foliage adds to its appeal, making it a robust choice for gardens.
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.
Dahlia 'Blue Boy'
Dahlia 'Blue Boy' is a captivating plant with lilac-blue double blooms that can reach near-dinnerplate size. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, blooming from summer to fall. This dahlia is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained organic soil and moderate moisture, with tubers needing to be lifted in colder zones after frost.
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.