Plants in family asteraceae
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Mandarin'
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Mandarin' is a unique coneflower with double blooms that transition from peachy orange to rosy pink. Standing at about 20 inches tall, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. While its double flowers are not a nectar source for bumblebees, they add a vibrant splash of color to gardens. This plant is a hybrid, combining ornamental beauty with the resilience typical of North American natives. It is also known for its deer resistance, making it a practical choice for many landscapes.
Coreopsis 'Heaven's Gate'
Coreopsis 'Heaven's Gate' is a compact, hardy perennial that forms 18-inch wide clumps. It is known for its large ruby pink flowers with darker red centers that bloom all summer long. This plant originated at Sunny Border in Connecticut and is well-suited for sunny garden spots.
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light'
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' is a compact perennial sunflower that grows up to 4 feet tall. It is characterized by its fuzzy linear leaves and bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers that bloom from late September through October. This plant is deer-resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens. Its vibrant fall blooms and ability to thrive in various conditions make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking late-season color.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee'
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee' is a cold-hardy perennial with royal blue to dark royal purple blooms featuring a white 'bee'. It blooms all summer and reblooms in late summer to fall, with flower spikes reaching 2-3 feet. This plant is deer resistant and thrives in full sun with some afternoon shade.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Woods Purple'
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Woods Purple' is a compact, disease-resistant plant with finely textured purple flowers and golden orange centers. It blooms from August through September and attracts butterflies and bees. This cold-hardy, deer-resistant plant grows about a foot high and 2 feet wide, thriving in full sun with moderate moisture.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae is a hardy perennial known for its profuse purple blooms with yellow centers that appear from late summer through frost. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. This fast-growing plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is deer resistant.
Dahlia 'Canary Fubuki'
Dahlia 'Canary Fubuki' is a tall perennial reaching up to 4 feet, known for its soft, spiky blooms in light and dark buttery yellow shades. It blooms all summer long and prefers well-drained soil, thriving as a perennial in zones 8 and up.
Othonna euphorbioides
Othonna euphorbioides is a caudiciform succulent native to South Africa, known for its potato-like caudex and yellow summer flowers. It grows best in full sun with gritty, well-draining soil and requires little to medium watering.
Solidago 'Golden Baby'
Solidago 'Golden Baby' is a compact, clumping goldenrod that forms a 20-inch tall mound of foliage. It blooms from August through October, producing large, celosia-like spikes of brilliant yellow flowers. This plant is a superb choice for cut flowers and attracts butterflies to the garden. Its compact size and vibrant blooms make it an excellent addition to sunny garden borders or rain gardens. The plant is also rabbit-resistant, adding to its appeal for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Coreopsis 'Tequila Sunrise'
Coreopsis 'Tequila Sunrise' is a perennial known for its variegated leaves and vibrant orange pinwheel flowers. The plant forms a rosette of foliage about 1 foot wide, with three-lobed green leaves edged in creamy white, which develop a pink hue in the fall. It blooms from May through August, attracting butterflies and adding a splash of color to gardens. This Coreopsis is rabbit-resistant and suitable for rain gardens, thriving in full sun across various USDA zones.
Coreopsis 'Sweet Dreams'
Coreopsis 'Sweet Dreams' is a hybrid plant with dark pink flowers and yellow centers, blooming from midsummer until fall. It features thread-like foliage and an upright growth habit. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a hardy choice for sunny garden areas.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Shorter, bushier, and bluer than Aster Raydons Favorite, this plant features lavender-blue flowers and combines well with sedums and ornamental grasses.
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Woods Blue'
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Woods Blue' is a compact perennial with pale blue flowers and golden orange centers. It blooms from August through September and attracts butterflies. This cold-hardy, deer-resistant plant grows about a foot high and requires full sun with moderate moisture.
Santolina decumbens
Santolina decumbens is a semi-dwarf plant forming a grey mound up to 12 inches tall. It features small, fragrant yellow button flowers that bloom in the summer. Known for its pleasant scent when bruised, this plant is a charming addition to sunny gardens.
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' is a compact plant known for its heavily spotted yellow leaves and dwarf size, maturing at just 5 inches tall and 1 foot wide. In mid-October, it produces 1-foot tall spikes of yellow daisy-like flowers, making it a charming addition to any garden or windowsill. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for USDA Zones 7 to 9. Its unique foliage and small stature make it an excellent choice for houseplants or small garden spaces.
Chrysanthemum 'Sweet Peg'
Chrysanthemum 'Sweet Peg' is a winter-hardy mum that forms an 18-inch tall patch with double lavender pink flowers. Blooming from early October, its flowers are frost-tolerant, providing late-season color. This plant is ideal for cottage gardens and attracts butterflies, adding both beauty and ecological value to garden spaces.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom'
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom' is a cold-hardy perennial with creamy mauve double petals and a white cluster center. It blooms all summer, attracts hummingbirds, and is usually avoided by deer.
Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe'
Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe' is a dwarf Joe-Pye weed native to moist soils from Maine to South Carolina. It grows up to 4 feet tall with whorls of green leaves and dome-shaped lavender flower heads in midsummer. This plant attracts butterflies and prefers moist soil, tolerating light shade better than its relative, Eupatorium purpureum.
Echinacea 'Playful Meadow Mama'
Echinacea 'Playful Meadow Mama' is a hardy perennial with raspberry pink blooms and curled white tips. It features a deep red central cone and is slightly taller than other Echinacea varieties. This plant is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and attracts birds with its seed heads.
Echinacea purpurea 'Milkshake'
Echinacea purpurea 'Milkshake' is a sturdy coneflower hybrid with large, double white flowers. It blooms in midsummer and can rebloom in fall if cut back. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is known for its robust growth.
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' is a hardy perennial known for its large, intense carmine red, daisy-like flowers with a dark, raised center cone. It blooms from late spring through fall and attracts bees and butterflies. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil.
Dahlia 'Juliet'
Dahlia 'Juliet' is a compact plant with nearly black foliage and lilac-pink flowers that bloom from late June until fall. This dahlia is notable for its striking color contrast and is known to have a lethal allelopathic reaction with Dahlia 'Romeo'.
Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler'
Echinacea purpurea 'Sparkler' is a unique dwarf sport of the 'Ruby Giant' coneflower, forming compact clumps with green leaves frosted white. It grows to a height of 26 inches and produces fragrant, light-pink flowers that are 4 inches wide. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and thrives in sunny locations with average to dry soils.
Ligularia japonica 'Chinese Dragon'
Ligularia japonica 'Chinese Dragon' is a bold perennial known for its cutleaf foliage and cold-resistant clumps. It produces sturdy 4-foot tall spikes of yellow-orange flowers, thriving in moist, rich organic soils. This plant is ideal for bog gardens and attracts butterflies and insects. Its impressive size and vibrant blooms make it a dramatic addition to any garden.
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Cranberry'
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Cranberry' is a vibrant coneflower with double blooms in a striking cranberry and peach color. Blooming from mid-June, it requires well-drained soil and is not tolerant of prolonged summer droughts. This plant is a hybrid introduced in 2014, adding a splash of color to gardens.
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' is a perennial known for its double golden-yellow blooms that appear from late spring to summer. It attracts butterflies and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This easy-care plant prefers well-drained soil and is low maintenance, making it a great choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color with minimal effort.
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasols'
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasols' is a likely hybrid of Echinacea pallida, known for its improved garden longevity and sturdy stems reaching 3 feet tall. It features open bicolor flowers with white petals and a pink collar around an orange cone, blooming from July onwards. This plant is attractive to butterflies and birds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.