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Water Requirements

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Bloom Shape

Bloom Time

Foliage Colors

Special Traits

Butterfly Host Plants

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Silene regia

Hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies are attracted to this bright red flowering native. Sticky glands cover … Continued

Silphium laciniatum

A native perennial which occurs in prairies throughout most of the Midwest. Tall, sturdy plant … Continued

Silphium terebinthinaceum

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

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magic Berry'

Light pink blooms in summer followed by large, pink fruit on arching stems with dark … Continued

Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry'

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

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

A compact selection recommended by the Mt. Cuba Center as a cultivar that draws loads … Continued

Tagetes lemmonii

Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued

Tiarella cordifolia

Native, mounding ground cover with foamy white flower stalks in early spring. Mature plants send … Continued

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