Plants in family asteraceae
Echinacea 'Big Kahuna'
Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' is a striking perennial known for its tropical tangerine flowers with yellow tips and an orange central cone. Standing at 28 inches tall, this plant is fragrant and continues to produce blooms into October. It thrives in well-drained soils and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding both beauty and ecological value to gardens.
Echinacea purpurea 'Lilliput'
Echinacea purpurea 'Lilliput' is a compact dwarf coneflower with large, fragrant, rosy-pink blooms. It forms tight clumps and reaches a height of 16 inches, making it ideal for small garden spaces. This plant blooms in early summer and is known for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It is also resistant to rabbits and can tolerate seaside conditions, adding versatility to its appeal.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a hybrid of Artemisia arborescens x absinthium, known for its silvery foliage and heat and humidity tolerance. It forms an 18-inch tall by 5-foot wide clump and is drought-tolerant, rarely flowering. This plant originated from Powis Castle Garden in North Wales and is ideal for sunny, dry locations.
Dahlia imperialis 'California Angel'
Dahlia imperialis 'California Angel', commonly known as the tree dahlia, is a towering plant with bamboo-like stems reaching up to 8 feet. It features large, double white flowers that bloom in mid-November, adding a touch of elegance to gardens. This dahlia thrives in full sun with good drainage and is known for its sturdy trunks and large compound leaves.
Farfugium japonicum var. luchuense 'Basho Ogi'
Farfugium japonicum var. luchuense 'Basho Ogi' is a Japanese selection known for its odd-shaped leaves speckled with yellow. It forms 8-inch tall clumps and produces 2-foot tall scapes of yellow aster-like flowers in mid-October. This plant prefers moist, rich soils for optimal growth.
Symphyotrichum fendleri 'My Antonia'
Symphyotrichum fendleri 'My Antonia' is a native plant to the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, known for its white daisy-like flowers that bloom in mid-summer. This plant forms 1-foot wide mounds of tiny foliage, making it ideal for rock gardens. Its resilience and charming blooms make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add native plants to their landscapes.
Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'
Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee' is a perennial plant known for its vibrant deep butter-yellow flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall. It forms tight clumps about 3 feet wide, with dark green, lacy foliage. This hybrid, possibly involving C. 'Moonbeam', is attractive to butterflies and resistant to rabbits. It thrives in sunny locations and is suitable for rain gardens.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince'
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince' is a perennial plant introduced by Alan Leslie of England, known for its dark purple foliage and sturdy erect stems reaching up to 3 feet. It produces tiny pink-tinged white flowers in September and October, adding a delicate touch to gardens. This plant is suitable for both sun and light shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Liatris aspera 'Bastrop'
Liatris aspera 'Bastrop' is a shorter species of Liatris, reaching up to 3 feet tall. It blooms in late June with large, shaggy purple button-like flowers and has zig-zaggy stalks with wavy green leaves. This drought-tolerant plant is native to central US and attracts butterflies and bumblebees.
Chrysoma pauciflosculosa
Chrysoma pauciflosculosa, a rare shrubby goldenrod native to the Southeast, is known for its woody stems and thick, evergreen leaves. It produces small yellow flowers on spikes in early October and thrives in well-drained sandy habitats. This plant is a great choice for attracting butterflies and adding fall color to gardens.
Boltonia apalachicolensis
Boltonia apalachicolensis, or Apalachicola doll's-daisy, is a rare plant native to the southeastern United States, particularly the Florida Panhandle. It features daisy-like flower heads with white or lilac ray florets and yellow disc florets, blooming in late summer. This plant is imperiled in Florida and critically imperiled in Mississippi and Louisiana, thriving in forested floodplains. Its tall stalks and open panicles make it a striking addition to native plant gardens.
Coreopsis auriculata 'Zampfir'
Coreopsis auriculata 'Zampfir' is a drought-tolerant native groundcover with evergreen rosettes. It produces golden orange pinwheel flowers with fluted petals on 1-foot tall spikes in early spring, thriving in part sun to light shade.
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg'
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg' is a slowly enlarging wormwood with weeping, silver foliage. It grows to about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a suitable choice for hot, dry, low-maintenance areas. This plant is slower spreading than other Artemisia species and is drought-tolerant. Its silver foliage adds a striking contrast to gardens, and it is well-suited for xeriscaping and groundcover.
Achillea 'Salmon Beauty'
Achillea 'Salmon Beauty' is a German hybrid yarrow with rosy salmon pink flowers that bloom all summer. It is a butterfly-attracting plant that thrives in sunny locations.
Dahlia 'Pineland's Princess'
Dahlia 'Pineland's Princess' is a tall, impressive plant with rosy pink, spiky blooms that feature creamy white and rosy pink petals. It blooms all summer long and prefers well-drained soil. This perennial is hardy in zones 8 and up, and its striking flowers make it a favorite for gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their summer gardens.
Dahlia 'Terracotta'
Dahlia 'Terracotta' is a compact plant forming a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide mound with purple foliage. It features 3 to 4-inch wide golden orange flowers with darker streaks, blooming from early summer through fall. This dahlia attracts butterflies and thrives in sunny locations, adding vibrant color to garden beds.
Helianthus annuus 'Suncatcher'
Helianthus annuus 'Suncatcher' is a compact, multi-branched sunflower that blooms from July until frost. It is pollinator-friendly and thrives in full sun and partial shade with enriched, well-drained soil. Regular deadheading is recommended to encourage continuous blooming.
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe, commonly known as Green and Gold, is a fast-spreading evergreen groundcover native to the US Gulf Coast. It is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring, making it a vibrant addition to moist woodland gardens. This plant is deer-resistant and can cover an area of 4 feet wide in just two years. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10 and prefers a location with sun to shade exposure. Chrysogonum virginianum is also salt-tolerant, making it suitable for seaside gardens.
Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida, native to the Southwest US and Mexico, is a perennial forming a 2-foot tall clump. It features thin woody stems and small sandpapery leaves, with butterscotch orange daisies blooming in summer. This plant thrives in hot, dry conditions and is evergreen in warmer climates.
Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Pink Star'
Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Pink Star' is a native plant to the eastern US, known for its tolerance of dry, sunny conditions. It forms a dense mound of small, narrow leaves and produces light pink flowers in late summer. This plant grows 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it suitable for sunny garden areas.
Vernonia angustifolia
Vernonia angustifolia is a native plant of the Southeast US, found in open pine savannas. It features narrow leaves and pinky-lavender flowers on 20-inch tall stalks.
Senecio haworthii 'Cocoon Plant'
Senecio haworthii, commonly known as the Cocoon Plant, is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. It requires minimal watering, with drought periods between waterings to prevent water-logging. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance, unique addition to their succulent collection.
Chrysanthemum 'Gethsemane Moonlight'
Chrysanthemum 'Gethsemane Moonlight' is a winter-hardy plant discovered in Conover, NC, forming a 2-foot tall clump with bright yellow daisies in early October. This frost-tolerant plant is ideal for adding late-season color to gardens.