Lobelia plants boast beautiful, bright flowers that add a burst of color to flower beds. They also attract butterflies and bees, which help other plants in your garden grow and stay healthy. Recommended Thriving Gardens Lobelia: Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica
Mountain mint is a lovely addition to the garden, especially in a sunny spot. It grows silvery green leaves and showy clusters of pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer, which attract pollinators. Recommended Thriving Gardens Mountain Mint: Southern Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides Blunt Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum muticum Loomis’ Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum loomisii
Sunflowers are fairly easy to care for, and they produce bright yellow flowers, adding vibrant color to any garden. They attract bees and butterflies, and grow well in sunny spots. Recommended Thriving Gardens Sunflowers: Downy sunflower, Helianthus mollis Appalachian sunflower, Helianthus atrorubens
Phlox produces bright, colorful flowers that make your garden look lively and fun. They bloom in the summer and attract butterflies, which help your other plants grow and stay healthy. Phlox can also be successfully grown in a container, making it a versatile option for patios or small spaces, as long as it has good …Read More Phlox
Aster plants are great for the garden because they have pretty, colorful flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, adding lots of brightness when other plants are done flowering. They also attract bees and butterflies, which help the garden stay healthy and full of life. Asters can grow successfully in containers; just ensure the …Read More Asters
Milkweed has colorful flowers that attract butterflies, especially monarchs. It’s also the host plant for monarch caterpillars, meaning they lay their eggs on it, and it’s easy to grow, making your garden a lively and buzzing place. You can also grow some types of milkweed in containers – swamp milkweed does particularly well. Recommended Thriving …Read More Milkweed
Partridge berry is a trailing groundcover with evergreen leaves and bright red berries in autumn. It is low-maintenance, spreads slowly, and provides food for birds.
Dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, early-blooming iris with delicate, purple flowers. It is suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, and moist, well-drained soil.
Tickseed is a cheerful perennial groundcover with daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and available in various colors.
Switchgrass adds height, color, and textures to the garden. When planted in mass, it can be an effective privacy screen. It provides erosion control, attracts wildlife, and is a great choice for rain gardens.