Plants in family asteraceae
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.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a vibrant perennial known for its pinkish-purple flowers with a black-eyed Susan-type appearance. Selected as the 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year, it features strongly horizontal petals and narrow green leaves. The plant grows up to 30 inches tall, with flower spikes appearing in midsummer. 'Magnus' is attractive to butterflies and thrives in sunny locations, making it a popular choice for gardens seeking bold color and pollinator-friendly plants.
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.
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.
Silphium asteriscus var. dentatum
Silphium asteriscus var. dentatum is a North Carolina native plant that grows nearly 7 feet tall with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is a perennial that attracts butterflies and thrives in sunny locations. This plant is well-suited for rain gardens and can add height and color to perennial borders. Its robust growth and cheerful blooms make it a favorite among gardeners.
Eupatorium purpureum 'Joe White'
Eupatorium purpureum 'Joe White', commonly known as Joe Pye Weed, is a tall perennial reaching 6-7 feet with large, attractive white flower heads. Blooming in mid-July, it prefers moist garden spots and is a favorite among butterflies. This plant is native to the United States and thrives in full sun to part sun conditions. It is also rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for naturalistic and rain gardens. Its towering presence and long blooming period make it a striking addition to any landscape.
Coreopsis pubescens var. pubescens
Coreopsis pubescens var. pubescens is native to forests and rock outcrops from Missouri to Florida. It forms a 3-foot wide clump of arching foliage and blooms from late April to late summer with 1-inch round orange flowers. Although short-lived, it seeds back well, ensuring its presence in the garden.
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Loraine Sunshine'
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Loraine Sunshine' is a perennial with 30-inch upright stems and pure white leaves with green veining. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces bright yellow daisies from June until frost. This plant is native to the United States and thrives in full sun.
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Flame Sundaze'
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Flame Sundaze' is a perennial plant known for its red/orange flowers that bloom all season. It is heat tolerant and features thin, lance-shaped, grayish green leaves. This plant is great for cut and dried flowers, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Berlandiera pumila 'Chocoholic'
Berlandiera pumila 'Chocoholic', also known as the chocolate flower, is a Texas native that grows in sandy soils and open fields. It reaches 3 feet tall and produces clusters of 2-inch yellow daisies from May to September, emitting a chocolate fragrance, especially in the morning.
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.
Echinacea 'Mama Mia'
Echinacea 'Mama Mia' is a perennial plant with 26-inch tall spikes of salmon orange flowers that age to coral peach. Released in 2010, it is a good rebloomer and attracts hummingbirds. This plant is one of the best performers in trials and is suitable for cottage gardens.
Echinacea purpurea 'Kims Mop Head'
Echinacea purpurea 'Kims Mop Head' is a mutation of E. 'Kim's Knee High', known for its compact habit and symmetrical downward arching heads. It features fringed-white petals and is ideal for mass planting in flower beds or borders.
Gaillardia 'Celebration'
Gaillardia 'Celebration' is a non-fussy, long-lived perennial known for its vibrant red-orange daisy-like flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost. This plant thrives in hot, sunny locations and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for attracting pollinators and butterflies to the garden. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for sunny, dry sites.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' is a tall, slender perennial known for its massive purple to rose-pink blooms with raised centers. This sun-loving plant is butterfly-friendly and drought-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and grows up to 40 inches tall, offering vibrant color and wildlife attraction without the need for deadheading.
Farfugium japonicum 'Britt Marie Crawford'
Farfugium japonicum 'Britt Marie Crawford' is a striking plant with bold yellow-orange flower spikes and dark chocolate-maroon foliage. The leaves have raspberry-colored undersides, adding to its visual appeal. It blooms from July to August and is pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and other beneficial insects. This plant grows up to 4 feet tall and wide, preferring part sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is also deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Dahlia 'Nippon'
Dahlia 'Nippon' is a compact plant with dark black foliage and light yellow flowers with a dark brown central cone. It forms a 16-inch tall and wide mound, blooming from late June until frost.
Achillea tomentosa 'King Edward'
Achillea tomentosa 'King Edward' is a low-growing perennial with flat, fuzzy grey leaves and prostrate stems. It forms a dense mat up to 12 inches wide and produces bright yellow flowers in early spring. This plant requires good drainage and lots of sun, making it perfect for rock gardens.
Dahlia 'Mingus Randy'
Dahlia 'Mingus Randy' is a tall plant with lavender and white spiky blooms that last all summer. It prefers well-drained soil and is perennial in zones 8 and up, though it can be stored in cooler zones.
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.