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Silphium terebinthinaceum

Native to prairies, railroad right-of-ways, and other exposed habitats in the Midwest and portions of … Continued

Solidago speciosa

Showy goldenrod is a rhizomatous native perennial which typically occurs in dry soils in open … Continued

Oligoneuron rigidum {Solidago rigida}

Large, flat medium yellow flower clusters provide late-season nectar for butterflies and, later, seed for … Continued

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

Lacy, radiating bloom spikes of sparkling golden-yellow from mid-September past mid-October. Plants grow 3-4′ high. … Continued

Solidago sphacelata

Sprays of golden yellow flowers open from mid-August through September over semievergreen heart-shaped leaves. This … Continued

Spiraea × vanhouttei

Old-fashioned spirea is often found in established landscapes around older homes. This handsome arching, loose … Continued

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Dainty clusters of rose-pink blooms on low-growing, mint green foliage. Naturally develops a tidy, compact, … Continued

Stachys officinalis ‘Cotton Candy’

Selected for continuous bloom, deep green foliage, and compact habit, ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ sports two-toned … Continued

Stachys byzantina

Soft, thick, woolly silver foliage stays low to the ground. 12-15″ flower stalks emerge in … Continued

Oenothera fruticosa

Sundrops prefer moderately fertile, dry, well-drained soil in full sun to very light shade. Good … Continued

Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry'

The ‘Snow Flurry’ selection has a compact spreading habit and forms a ground cover with … Continued

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Wiry, branching stems are covered in small glossy green, needle-like leaves and a snowstorm of … Continued

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