Plants in family asteraceae
Rudbeckia auriculata
Rudbeckia auriculata, commonly known as eared coneflower, is endemic to southeastern Alabama and adjacent Florida and Georgia. It grows in moist, sunny sites and produces tall stalks with clusters of golden orange flowers in August and September. This plant is listed under the Endangered Species Act and is best used at the back of the border in garden settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.