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A. Blazing Star--White
Liatris spicata alba (lee-AT-tris)
2-3' h x 1.5' w | Perennial, zones 3-9 | Self sows
This lovely native's impact in the summer
garden is heightened as the candle taper blooms
shine with the slanted rays of afternoon
sunlight, all the while abuzz with the dance of
bees and butterflies. A self-sowing perennial, it
is easy to grow in moist, well drained soils.
P8206
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
B. Blazing Star `Kobold'
L. spicata
2.5' h x 1.5' w | Perennial, zones 3-9
Fluffy violet-purple flower spikes bloom from
the top down on this garden worthy prairie
native selection. Strong stems and grassy dark
green foliage add texture to your summer
garden and butterflies and bees just can't
leave it alone! Long-blooming from mid-
summer to fall. For moist, well-drained soils.
P8078
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
C. Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa (as-KLEE-pee-as)
1.5-2' h x 2' w | Perennial, zones 3-9
A stunning summer blooming native flower with
clusters of brilliant orange sturdy petals holding sweet
nectar for the abundant butterflies and bees that seek
it out; the leaves are an important food source for
Monarch butterfly larvae. Native from the east coast
to the mountain states, thriving in poor, dry soils.
S015 Seed packet...50 seeds...$2.99
P8079
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1690
E. Columbine--Wild
Aquilegia canadensis
(ak-will-EE-jee-uh)
2-3' h x 1' w | Perennial, zones 3-8
Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to
it being found on woodland ledge
tops in the eastern U.S. The elegant
red and yellow flowers have long
spurs and dangle on the end of wiry
stems. Resistant to leaf miners.
S007 Seed packet...218 seeds
...$2.99
P3390
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
CIRCA 1640
F. Coneflower 'Rocky Top'
Echinacea tennesseensis
2-2.5' h x 1.5-2'w | Perennial,
zones 5-8
We saw this growing with Allium
`Millenium' in a modern prairie
garden, and it was love at first sight.
Curled narrow petals are widely
spaced around the central cone and
attract butterflies like few other flow-
ers. Grow uncrowded by other plants
in dry to regular, well-drained soils.
P8188
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
D. Chocolate Daisy
Berlandiera lyrata
(ber-lan-dee-AIR-uh)
1-2' h x 1.5' w | Perennial,
zones 510
Plant in masses in a wildflower
meadow for loads of morning
fragrant golden-yellow blooms
atop curvy gray-green foliage.
A summer blooming, heat
tolerant perennial for well-
drained soils. Native to Texas.
S903 Seed packet...
28 seeds...$2.99
H. Coreopsis 'Gold
Standard'
C. tripteris
5-6' h x 2' w | Perennial, zones
3-8
A fantastic improvement over
the species, `Gold Standard' is
hardy as nails, super disease
resistant and more compact. It
brightens the early fall garden
alongside early asters, attracts
native bees, and adds bright
luminous gold and red foliage in
late autumn.
P8189
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
G. Coreopsis 'Incredible! Mix'
Coreopsis x hybrida
(kor-ee-OP-sis)
2-3' h x 1' w | HA
A lovely carefree flower, this heat-
tolerant annual shows off a wonderful
selection of ringed flowers in bicolors
of cream, claret, burnished red, and
gold shades gracefully waiving atop
wiry stems. Cut for continued bloom
or shear midseason to renew. Grow in
drifts in front of a low garden fence.
S993 Seed packet...340 seeds
...$2.99
L. Joe-Pye Weed `Little Joe'
Eupatorium dubium
3-4' h x 2.5'w | Perennial, zones 4-8
Easily grown in average to rich,
medium moisture soils, compact
`Little Joe' blooms mid-summer to
early fall. The large flower heads
are mauve-pink and on sunny days
are just covered with butterflies.
Handsome foliage and a strong
upright habit.
P8350
Plant
1/$7.99,
3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
J. Hardy Ageratum
Eupatorium coelestinum
(yew-pah-TOR-ee-um)
1.5-3' h x 1.5-3' w | Perennial,
zones 5-10
Neat as a pin fall blooming mist-
flower--a butterfly's best friend!
The soft fuzzy flowers bloom early
to late fall atop compact healthy
foliage. Taking the place of fading
summer perennials they combine
satisfyingly with rosy to peach chry-
santhemums, goldenrods and more.
P9070
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
Cocoa scented!
Pollinator magnet!
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M. Lobelia--Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis (loh-BEE-lee-uh)
3' h x 1' w | Perennial, zones 4-8
This showy, easy native makes the
transition from its native stream habi-
tat to the humus enriched garden bed
seamlessly. A short-lived perennial
with late summer blooming spires of
sparkling red flowers, a must for the
hummingbird garden! Poisonous.
S072 Seed packet...700 seeds
...$2.99
P6650
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
CIRCA 1804
N. Lobelia--Great Blue
L. siphilitica
2.5' h x 1.5' w | Perennial, zones 4-9
Native to eastern areas, this plant
was used medicinally for colds and
stomach troubles by Native people
and colonists alike. The flowers cover
the stout stems with bloom for over
a month in late summer. Rich, moist
soils. Poisonous.
S1276OG Organic packet...
750 seeds...$2.99
P8132
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
O. Lobelia 'Starship Deep
Rose'
L. × speciosa
1.5-2' h x 10" w | Perennial,
zones 5-9
This modern long-blooming hy-
brid is a great choice for regular
garden beds and rain gardens
both. A sturdy branching
habit displays opulent spires of
deepest pink in summer to fall,
adding just the right vertical
note to gardens.
P8203
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
I. Goldenrod `Little Lemon'
Solidago hyb. (sah-lih-DAY-go)
1-1.5' h x 1-1.5' w | Perennial,
zones 5-8
PPAF. A new hybrid wildflower
worthy of its star position in
perennial gardens due to its com-
pact, non-running habit and loads of
lemon yellow spires of bloom. Cut
back after initial bloom to encourage
a repeat late fall flowering. Lovely
as an under planting to tall verbena,
globe thistle, or blazing star.
P8032
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
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K. Helenium `Moerheim
Beauty'
Helenium autumnale
(hel-EE-nee-um)
2.53' h x 2.5' w | Perennial, zones 39
This Helen's Flower has lovely
coppery-red daisy blooms that bloom
for a long time in late summer and
fall, adding just the right contrast to
veronicastrum and asters in moist,
well-drained soil. It is an easy care
choice, simply deadhead to prolong
bloom, or shear after bloom.
P5335
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
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