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Makes beautiful stands of color in the fall and winter. Upright and clump forming. Can be used in rain gardens Larval Host for the Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon).

A beautiful coneflower with smaller blooms on multiple stems. Tolerates more shade than other coneflowers.

Can be used as a lawn grass but must be in a dry, hot, full sun area. Don't water (other than right after planting to get the plant established). Spreads by runners to create a dense mat in the right conditions.

With a wide, rounded crown and interesting bark, this makes a great specimen for a yard. Oak trees support the most number of Lepidoptera species in the Eastern US.

Takes more shade than other Callirhoes, but still wants lots of sun. Stays more upright than C. involucrata, especially with assistance of other short perennials or grasses. Host of the Gray Hairstreak butterfly.

The thin blades of this plant make more of a statement when planted in mass. Likes consistent moisture. Spreads by seed.

One of the most popular milkweeds, due to its unique color and short stature. A host plant for the monarch butterfly; though its not their favorite. Can be difficult to establish; don't over-water.

A shrub for your butterfly rain garden. Tolerates very wet conditions and attracts nectar-seeking insects.

A glade plant - does well in hot, sunny conditions, such as a rock garden. Amazing mint smell, but not aggressive like other mints.

A cool-season grass that grows in many conditions. Seedheads remain through winter to add winter interest to your garden and provide food for birds. Seeds well in disturbed soils, but may be pushed out by other species over time.

Beautiful rain garden plant. Attracts hummingbirds. If it disappears from the garden, rake a bear spot in the garden to allow the seedbank to germinate.

May go dormant in early summer. Leaves and stems “bleed” a bright yellow, similar to the flower color. Great for a shade garden. Will spread by seed.

Annual, so make sure seeds reach bare ground for replanting. Cute little purple flowers attract hummingbirds. Can get weedy. "Clammy" because of the sticky stems.

Annual, so allow to reseed in bare soil. Does not tolerate dry soil. Beautiful bi-color bloom.

As the common name indicates, it can be grown in stone walls. A study in KC showed that Solidago is one of the plant genera in our area that attracts the largest number of different bee species.