A taller, perennial black-eyed Susan that will persist longer than the R. hirta, under ideal growing conditions. Has a sweet smell, hints the common name.
Annual. A wonderful smelling plant (we think it smells like maple syrup). Beautiful in all stages and seasons (late fall/early winter is Tracy's favorite form). Also called rabbit tobacco.
Annual/biennial, so allow to reseed. Best in a part shade, moist area. Can deadhead for additional blooms. Bumblebees and other long-tongued bees are the primary pollinators.
A unique long-blooming flower for your Monarch waystation or Goldfinch garden. Taproot allows it to withstand dry/drought conditions. The red corollas of this flower give it a unique look.
The leaves, long-lasting flowers, and fluffy seed heads of this plant add interest to your garden for several seasons. Visited by small bees and flower flies. Not preferred by deer or rabbits.
Tall, straight, fast-growing tree. Shallow rooted, plant with deep-rooted plants. Host of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. Will sprout numerous seedlings in spring.
Beautiful woodland spring ephemeral. Leaves die back in summer, so plant with species that will hold form summer through fall. Spreads through roots to make colonies.
Can be finicky - prefers consistently rich, moist (but not wet) soil, and may take a few years for the flower to mature, but then you will be rewarded with beautiful summer flower heads.