Plants in family asteraceae
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Antennaria plantaginifolia, commonly known as a perennial forb, is native to eastern North America. It features cream-colored flowers in spring and has unique grey cobwebbed foliage. This plant is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants, and it spreads slowly to form mats. It thrives in dry forests, barrens, and meadows, making it a resilient ground cover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 '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.
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.
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 '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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.