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Short-lived perennial with great vertical accent. Mix of rosy-purple, copper-purple flowers (up to 1" in diameter), basal rosettes of leaves, upright stems. Leave some seedpods for self seeding. Blooming Time: May-JuneSize: 2-3' tall x 1.5' wideUSDA...

Mid to late summer blooming perennial sunflower, well behaved (forms wide clumps). Double to full flower don't offer much pollen and nectar for pollinators, but it is still valuable host plant for many insects. Sunny and aired location are the best...

Exotic perennial with golden-yellow flowers. Pollinator friendly, attracts hummingbirds, deer and rabbits avoid it. Selected in Michigan and proven to be winter hardy in zone 5b (with some winter protection). Blooming Time: early to mid summer,...

Single pink flowers attract butterflies and variety of insects. Late bloomer, with fairly long flowering season, excellent cut flower. Easy to grow, trouble free, due to the aromatic leaves also completely deer and rabbit resistant. Spreads into wide...

'Avalanche' is similar to very popular 'Karl Foerster', a bit shorter and with white stripe in the centers of the leaves and more narrow. The whole look is more silver. Light purple flowers from May (cool season grass), fade to "light oatmeal" color, the...

'Eldorado' is similar to very popular 'Karl Foerster', just a bit shorter and with golden stripe in the centers of the leaves. The golden stripe sometimes starts cream white, in the summer heat often fades to greenish. Pale purple flowers from May (cool...

Small clumping grass, with very narrow turf-like leaves and early bloooming season. Semi-evergreen, low maintenance grass, tough and adaptable. Universal use - excellent neutral filler or companion, perfect for small spaces. Blooming Time: May-JuneSize:...

Upright native aster with late blooming, small light yellow flowers age to reddish-purple. Pollinator magnet, adatable to various soil and light conditions. Blooming Time: August - September/OctoberSize: around 3' high x 1-1.5' wideUSDA Zones: 3 to...

Japanese hardy geranium, very valuable for very late blooming at the end of summer and in the fall. 1.5" magenta flowers, red fall foliage. The flowering stems creep away from the centre. Blooming Time:  end of July to September/OctoberSize: 1' high...

Cultivar of native grass-looking perennial, relative to sedges (Carex). 3/8" wide and 1' long leaves with bright yellow centers with some streaking, both gold and green, within the strong green edges. Loves moisture, but will grow well in average soil...

Narrow horizontal panicles of tiny creamy-white flowers on bronze-toned stems. The panicles fade to brown, giving each spike an interesting two-toned appearance. Fall color is red/reddish. Quite heat and humidity tolerant. For its decent size, it's...

Nodding pink flowers with yellow spots. Reminds of foxglove. Spreads by rhizomes into wide groundcovering clumps (especially on looser soil). Likes some moisture, established plants are quite drought tolerant. In zone 7 needs some protection. Blooming...

Cultivar (possibly hybrid of 2 native species) with 1.5" raspberry pink flowers and darker eye. Blooming Time: mid summer end of June - July/August; blooms for six weeks (deadheading prolongs the blooming season and prevents unwanted seedlings)Size: 3-3...

Delicate looking native perennial from sandy soils. Grassy silvery-green leaves, upright branched stems with gold-yellow flowers in late summer and fall. Long and late flowering season, attracts butterflies. Blooming time: August-September/October ...

Narrow, upright plant with evergreen basal leaves. Wonderful, transparent, vertical accent for sunny and dry gardens. Shorter-lived perennial - the clumps have to be divided to renew the vigor of the plant, or can be grown from seeds. 'Twizzle Purple' is...

Small mat forming perennial with for rock garden, drier edges, troughs or crevice gardens. Blooming Time: May - June Size: 6" tall x 12-16" wideUSDA Zones: 4 to 10Culture: full sun, half sun. Average soils to well-drained soils. Avoid wet and waterlogged...

Easy to grow, trouble free half shade/ shade perennial with white orchid-like flowers. Valuable for very late blooming season in the shade garden (inc. deep shade). Pollinator friendly. Deer and rabbit resistant plant - best to be planted close to the...

Asian counterpart of native Thermopsis caroliniana. A bit shorter and growing wide, reminds of wide spreading baptisia. Pale yellow flowers, grayish leaves. Blooming Time: May-JuneSize: 2.5’ high x 2-3’ wide, spreads by runnersUSDA Zones: 4...