Soil Requirement: Occasionally Dry

Yellow-Flowered Leafcup

Smallanthus uvedalia

Yellow-flowered leafcup is a native perennial with showy, yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. It is a good choice for naturalizing areas and attracts pollinators. Yellow-flowered leafcup has been used in herbal remedies for inflammation.

Moonflower Silphium

Silphium mohrii

Moonflower silphium is native only in the Thrive region, though it’s becoming increasingly popular as a garden plant even in Europe. Its large, pale yellow flowers are produced in abundance on sturdy compact stems, and its large wooly leaves are a feature in themselves. It’s a great choice for gardens or meadows and supports a …Read More Moonflower Silphium

Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod

Solidago rugosa

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.

Virginia Bluebells

Mertensia virginica

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

Liatris spicata

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.

Whorled Tickseed

Coreopsis major

Whorled tickseed is a perennial with large, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and available in various colors.

Wild Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

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

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana

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

Eryngium yuccifolium

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

Echinacea purpurea

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