Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod
Rough-stemmed goldenrod is a native perennial with yellow flowers that add late summer color to the garden. This low-maintenance plant also attracts honey bees and birds.
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Virginia Bluebells
Virginia bluebells are a native perennial with intensely blue bell-shaped flowers in spring. They are among the first to produce a flush of foliage in late winter, and then quietly retire after blooming and return again next year. They prefer soils rich in leaf mold or other organic matter.
Dense Blazing Star
Blazing star is a native perennial with tall spikes of purple flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and a great choice for meadows and prairies.
Jewelweed
Jewelweed is a low-maintenance native annual with orange or yellow flowers that attracts ruby-throated hummingbirds in the fall. Indigenous people used the liquid from the plant for relief for itchy insect bites, poison ivy, or stinging nettle.
Whorled Tickseed
Whorled tickseed is a perennial with large, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and available in various colors.
Goatsbeard
Goat’s Beard is a tall perennial with feathery plumes of white flowers that bloom in spring. It is a good choice for naturalizing areas and provides a striking focal point in gardens.
Wild Columbine
Columbine is a native wildflower with spurred, colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. It is deer-resistant, low-maintenance, and suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Bluestar
Bluestar is a perennial with delicate, blue flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and attracts pollinators.
Rattlesnake Master
Rattlesnake master boasts distinctive, spiky, globe-shaped flowers that add an unusual and eye-catching element to gardens. Its tough, yucca-like leaves and drought tolerance make it a resilient choice for dry, sunny spots, and it provides valuable food and habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Rattlesnake Master can also be successfully grown in a container, …Read More Rattlesnake Master
Coneflowers
Coneflowers, such as echinacea and blackeyed Susan, have bright, colorful blooms that add beauty and cheer to the garden. These deer-resistant plants attract butterflies and bees, which help pollinate other plants and keep your yard healthy. Recommended Thriving Gardens Coneflowers: Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea Blackeyed Susan, Rudbeckia fulgida