Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)

GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Adaptable to a variety of growing conditions but prefers acidic sand or rocky soil in full sun. Will not tolerate soil that isn’t well drained.

SIZE: 3-5 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.

FLOWERS: Showy, purple/lavender. August-October.

WILDLIFE: An important nectar source to bees, butterflies, moths, flies and hummingbirds. Song birds will feed on ripe seeds.

LARVAL HOST TO: Bleeding Flower moth

ZONE: 3-8

NATIVE TO:  AL , AR , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NY , OH , OK , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA ,

Beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds alike, Liatris spicata will fill your late summer garden with loads of fuzzy, bright purple blooms held atop dense, upright stalks. Blooming in succession from top to bottom, this native wildflower offers several weeks of continuous blooming followed by attractive fall foliage colors. Allow the stalks to remain throughout the winter months for hungry, migratory songbirds! Virtually disease and pest free. Drought, dry soil and rocky soil tolerant.

GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Medium to wet, well-drained soil.

SIZE:3-5 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.

FLOWERS: Showy, golden-yellow. July- November.

WILDLIFE: Attracts Bees and Butterflies.

ZONE: 4-9

NATIVE TO: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV

Solidago rugosa is a clump-forming perennial with cascading, golden-yellow sprays of flowers. This eye catching goldenrod will not only add a bright splash of color to your fall season garden but also supports at least 115 species of beneficial insects. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it makes a perfect addition to cottage gardens, meadows, prairies, naturalized areas and is useful for erosion control. Drought, wet soil and Black Walnut tolerant.

 GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Evenly Moist to Wet, Well-Drained Soil.

SIZE: 3-4 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.

FLOWERS: Violet-blue or Pink to White. August-October

WILDLIFE: Attracts Butterflies, Bees and other Pollinators

NATIVE TO: CT , DC , DE , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , VA , VT , WV

ZONE: 4-8

This eye-catching perennial will not only bring brilliant color to your late-season garden, but is also easy to grow, long-lived and is a vital source of nectar for our pollinator friends. Prune stems to 6” in late spring-early summer to encourage bushier habit and stronger stems. Black Walnut, deer, rabbit, clay soil tolerant.