C. Swamp Milkweed
A. incarnata
4' h x 23' w |
Perennial, zones 39 | Self sows
The round, flat flower heads of
this deep pink native are
deliciously scented of vanilla.
Their lance-shaped leaves turn
glorious colors in fall, and their
gracefully shaped golden seedpods
are a crafter's dream, for they are
filled with silky seeds that catch
the breeze and paraglide away!
Moist, but well-drained soil. Listed
as Red Swallowwort in 1827.
S014 Seed packet...50 seeds
...$2.99
P9008
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
D. Swamp Milkweed
'Milkmaid'
A. incarnata
4' h x 23' w | Perennial, zones
39 | Self sows
The pure white 'Milkmaid'
has rounded umbels of fragrant
flowers that bloom in summer.
The nectar-rich flowers provide
food for butterflies, especially
the Monarch that proceeds
to lay eggs on this and other
milkweeds. Good in heavy wet
soils at the edge of ponds, it also
does well in rich garden soil.
Seeds float away in fall on silky
parachutes.
S1009 Seed packet...
113 seeds...$3.99
A. Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
(as-KLEE-pee-us)
3-4' h x 1.5' w | Perennial, zones
3-9 | Self sows
Thick fleshy leaves provide plenty
of nourishment for Monarch
caterpillars. Fragrant flowers are
thick, waxy and sweetly scented,
attracting bees as well. Thrives
in wet, yet freely drained soils
and will spread by rhizomes. Easy
to grow--do your part to help
restore Monarch habitats!
S1172 Seed packet...66
seeds...$3.99
P8204
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1629
B. Showy Milkweed
A. speciosa
3-4' h x 2-2.5' w | Perennial,
zones 3-9 | Self sows
Native to areas west of the Mississippi,
with its range extending into Michigan
and Ohio, it is an important species for
Monarchs. The caterpillars feast on its
leaves and the adult butterflies draw from
the rich nectar sources of the pink to
purple starry flower umbels. A wonder-
ful and important addition to less
cultivated sunny areas, adaptable to dry
meadows and rain gardens alike.
Moderate spreader by rhizomes.
S1278 Seed packet...56 seeds
...$3.99
P8156
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
CIRCA 1629
Calling All Pollinators!
natives make diverse gardens
E. Mexican Hat
Ratibida columnifera
1-3' h x 1-1.5' w | Perennial, zones 4-10 | Self sows
A flounced skirt of chestnut petals edged in gold gather
round the flower disk--a beaded column of sage green,
studded with gold. Grey green cut foliage becomes a
shimmering presence under the sun. Easy to grow in
regular to dry soils, it naturalizes to create large drifts.
S1383 Seed packet...199 seeds...$2.99
F. Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
3' h x 3' w | Perennial, zones 4-8
A cloud of dense green leaves dusted with powdered
sugar, or so it seems, for this spearmint scented mint
family member has a multitude of silvery-white bracts
surrounding the tiny clustered pink flowers. Easily grown
in rich, regular to moist, well-drained soils; it spreads to
make pleasing clumps, but is not invasive.
P9003
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
G. Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
4-5' h x 2-3' w | Perennial, zones 3-8
A tall grass prairie native, rattlesnake master once was
used to make rattles by Native Americans. Bone-white
flower clusters resemble small thistles and contrast with
grasses and purple tones such as Penstemon `Dark
Towers'. Easy to grow in regular to dry sandy soils, its
taproot indicates it should not be disturbed.
P8187
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
I. Rudbeckia `Little Henry'
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
(rood-BEK-ee-uh)
3-4' h x 2.5' w | Perennial,
zones 4-8 | Self sows
The quilled or rolled petals of
`Little Henry' add a wonderful
textural contrast to summer
gardens, billowing above brilliant
coneflowers and full-headed
phloxes. A native beauty that
attracts birds to its ample seeds,
it also easily self sows.
P8133
Plant
1/$7.99,
3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
J. Rudbeckia `Prairie Glow'
R. triloba
3-5' h x 2.5' w | Perennial,
zones 4-7 | Self sows
Lovely, many-branched stems
hold upright clouds of daisy flowers in
hues of gold, mahogany and chestnut
red. A floriferous wonder, we "tip our
garden cap" to David Cavagnaro,
who shared seed of this Iowa prairie
flower. A biennial to short-lived peren-
nial that blooms summer and early fall.
S124 Seed packet...174 seeds
...$3.99
P8200
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
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Our Introduction!
K. Salvia `Blue September'
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora
4' h x 2' w | Perennial, zones 5-9
Many thanks to Joseph
Tychonievich, who has shared his
shorter, stronger-stemmed native
pitcher sage with us. Blends with
fall anemones, asters and hardy
chrysanthemums wonderfully, and
the limpid sky blue hue is so rare
and lovely! Grow in well-drained
regular soils for the best habit; stake
early with twiggy brush in more
organic soils.
P8091
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
L. Salvia Windwalker® 'Royal Red'
Salvia darcyi x Salvia microphylla
3-4' h x 3-4' w | Perennial, zones 5-9
Plant Select® Winner! An irresistible new salvia that blooms for
months starting in summer. Tall wands of cherry red flowers held
in burgundy calyxes invite hummingbirds with the abundant open
tube-shaped blooms. A graceful open habit, trim 6" in June for a
more compact habit. Remarkable hardiness to zone 5. Regular well
drained soils a must.
P8194
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
M. Snow on the Mountain
Euphorbia marginata (yew-FOR-bee-uh)
3' h x 1' w | HA | Self sows
A native of Missouri and Arkansas. "A most elegant species..." said
Joseph Breck in 1851. This enduring annual has fleshy green and
white ribboned leaves that pair well with colorful zinnias. Avoid
cutting without gloves, as the sap can cause dermatitis.
S325 Seed packet...50 seeds...$2.99
S325OG Organic packet...50 seeds...$3.99
CIRCA 1828
N. Stokesia `Peachie's Pick'
Stokesia laevis (sto-KEE-see-ah)
2' h x 1.5' w | Perennial, zones 5-9
A fantastic passalong plant from a chance seedling in Peachie
Saxon's garden. Outperforms all other Stokesia on the market, with
scads of lavender blue flowers atop compact, branching, sturdy
plants. Blooms in summer and butterflies just won't leave it alone!
P8141
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
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H. Penstemon `Dark
Towers'
Penstemon hyb. (PEN-steh-mon)
1.5-3' h x 2.5' w | Zones 38
PPAF. This cultivar of native
penstemon has non-fading deep
wine red foliage and a multitude
of rosy lavender narrow bell-like
blooms held on sturdy upright
stems. Bred in Nebraska, it shrugs
off heat, humidity and severe win-
ter cold and blooms like mad for
months in late spring into summer.
Provide very well-drained soils.
P8146
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
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