FEATURED POLLINATOR PLANT: New England Aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Magnificient in bloom, New England Aster lights up the late season landscape with bunches of deep violet to lavender-pink flowers. The flowers are an important source of nectar for late season pollinators, especially Monarchs as they stock up for their fall migration to Mexico. FEATURED POLLINATOR PLANT: Obedient Plant 'Vivid', Physostegia virginiana
Obedient Plant 'Vivid' is a compact, upright herbaceous perennial boasting dense spikes of vibrant pink tubular flowers from mid-late summer to fall. Blooming from the bottom to the top on each spike, the showy blossoms are attentively visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. FEATURED POLLINATOR PLANT: Coneflower 'Magnus', Echinacea purpurea
This native North American wildflower has vibrant, daisy-like flowers that bloom from mid-summer into early autumn. Its prominent, dark orange central cones are surrounded by larger and more horizontal, rose-pink petals that are held flat, rather than drooping like the species. Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds in winter, if cones are left on the plant. FEATURED POLLINATOR PLANT: Blue false indigo, Baptisia australis
Blue false indigo features spikes of clear blue flowers in late spring. Flowers give way to inflated seed pods which turn charcoal black when ripe and have considerable ornamental interest. Seeds rattle around in the blackened pods which were once popularly used by children as rattles. Attracts butterflies and birds. FEATURED POLLINATOR PLANT: Summersweet, Clethra alnifolia
Summersweet, also known as pepper bush, is an ornamental shrub with spikes of spicy-smelling flowers. Blooming often takes place in summer around July or August. Its attractive dark green foliage takes on a yellow to orange color in autumn, making this plant even more spectacular. Attracts bees and butterflies. |
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