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.
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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
Lobelia
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
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
Sunflower
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
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
Asters
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
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