Plants in family caprifoliaceae
Knautia macedonica
Knautia macedonica is a perennial native to Southeastern Europe, admired for its rich red 'pincushion' flowers. It grows up to 30 inches tall and blooms throughout the summer on slender, upright stems. This hardy plant can withstand temperatures as low as -4°F and prefers sunny positions in neutral or alkaline soil. Although it may be short-lived, it self-seeds readily, ensuring its presence in the garden. Its unique wine-red flowers and pinnately compound leaves make it a standout in any sunny perennial border.
Abelia 'Rose Creek'
Abelia 'Rose Creek' is a compact evergreen shrub with year-round interest. It features green foliage with red stems in spring and white flowers from early summer to fall. In cooler weather, the foliage takes on a rosy-copper hue, turning purple in winter. This drought-tolerant shrub is resistant to deer, insects, and diseases.
Scabiosa lucida
Scabiosa lucida is a flowering plant suitable for rock gardens or perennial borders, blooming from late spring through most of the summer. It is a species in the Caprifoliaceae family and includes several subspecies.
Scabiosa drakensbergensis
Scabiosa drakensbergensis, native to the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa, is a perennial plant that grows in rocky grasslands. It features a rosette of large, felty green leaves and tall stalks topped with small, white, pincushion-like flowers. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Patrinia scabiosifolia
Patrinia scabiosifolia is a spreading perennial native to regions like southeastern Siberia, Mongolia, and Japan. It features tall, airy stems topped with clusters of chrome-yellow flowers in summer, making it ideal for garden borders or flower arrangements. This plant is known for its ability to reseed in good soils and is celebrated in Japan as one of the Seven Flowers of Autumn.
Abelia 'Radiance'
Abelia 'Radiance' is an evergreen shrub with multi-colored foliage and wine-red stems. It has a compact, mounded shape and produces slightly fragrant white flowers from summer to fall. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full to partial sun and grows 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide.
Weigela florida 'Kolmagira'
The Weigela florida 'My Monet' is a deciduous shrub with variegated foliage in pink, green, and cream. It produces clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. This shrub grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight'
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' is notable for its almost-black flowers and long blooming period. This drought-tolerant plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. Its long stems are ideal for fresh cut flowers, and the dried seed heads add interest to arrangements.
Abelia 'Miss Lemon'
This plant is known for its variegated foliage that transitions to creamy ivory and emerald green. It produces light pink flowers from summer through autumn and thrives in moist, well-drained garden soil. It can grow in full sun to part shade.
Abelia 'Suntastic Radiance'
Abelia 'Suntastic Radiance' is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub with crimson stems and variegated leaves. It produces fragrant white tubular flowers from mid-summer to fall, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. This low-maintenance plant is pest and disease resistant, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Its foliage changes color throughout the seasons, adding dynamic interest to any garden.
Valeriana locusta
Valeriana locusta, also known as corn salad, is a leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach. It is a big-seeded variety that tolerates both hot and cold conditions, surviving freezing temperatures down to 10°F. This makes it a versatile addition to vegetable gardens.
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
The Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses' is a deciduous shrub with deep purple foliage and bright pink trumpet-shaped blooms that appear twice a year. It attracts bees and hummingbirds while repelling deer. This shrub grows 5 feet wide and tall, thriving in USDA zones 4-8 with full sun for best blooms. It prefers well-draining soil and should be pruned after flowering.
Abelia 'Suntastic Peach'
Abelia 'Suntastic Peach' is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub with new foliage that is yellow and green, turning crimson and apricot in cooler months. It produces fragrant white tubular blooms from mid-summer to fall and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.
Abelia 'Suntastic Pink'
Abelia 'Suntastic Pink' is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub with crimson stems and variegated leaves that turn flamingo pink in winter. It produces white tubular flowers from mid-summer to fall and is known for attracting bees, butterflies, and birds. This resilient plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Weigela 'Shining Sensation'
Weigela 'Shining Sensation' is a deciduous shrub with large bronze-green leaves and fiery pink blossoms. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, preferring sunny locations and well-drained soil.
Weigela florida 'Bokraspiwi'
The Weigela florida 'Midnight Wine' is a compact deciduous shrub with deep purple leaves and hot pink flowers. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and attracts bees and hummingbirds while repelling deer.
Weigela florida 'Verweig'
Weigela florida 'Verweig', a dwarf deciduous shrub, is known for its raspberry-pink blooms that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. This compact, rounded plant grows 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, making it ideal for small gardens or borders. Its green leaves with white margins turn pink in full sun, adding seasonal interest. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 6, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Low maintenance and with potential for a fall rebloom, it's a charming addition to any landscape.
Knautia macedonica 'Thunder And Lightning'
Knautia macedonica 'Thunder And Lightning' features white-edged foliage and 18-inch stalks of small burgundy pincushion flowers in summer and fall.
Weigela florida 'Java Red'
Weigela florida 'Java Red' is a compact deciduous shrub with burgundy-tinted deep green foliage and pink flowers that rebloom later in the season. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, is deer resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Lonicera caerulea 'Eisbar'
Lonicera caerulea 'Eisbar' is a hardy native plant known for its sweet blue berries, often referred to as a superfruit. It thrives in full sun with enriched, well-drained moist soil and benefits from pruning after fruiting.
Lonicera caerulea 'Tundra'
Lonicera caerulea 'Tundra' is a hardy plant known for its elongated berries resembling blueberries. It can withstand temperatures as low as -55°F and requires a pollinator to produce fruit. The plant is long-lived, capable of producing 2 to 10 pounds of berries per season, and is not dependent on soil pH.
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade'
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade' is a variegated plant with medium green foliage bordered in yellow and mauvy blue, pincushion-shaped flowers. It is a sport of Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' and grows on 10-inch stalks. This perennial requires good drainage and is known for attracting butterflies. It is suitable for sunny locations and can tolerate some shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens in USDA zones 3a to 7b.