Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’
Size / Sun / Conditions
3–4' tall, 2–3' wide. Full sun to part sun. Moist to average soil.
Description
‘Little Joe’ offers the wildlife value and late-season color of Joe-Pye weed in a manageable size. Domed clusters of soft mauve flowers appear in late summer and attract butterflies and pollinators in abundance. Its sturdy stems and compact habit make it an excellent choice for perennial borders and pollinator gardens.
1 4.5” container
Liatris spicata - Blazing Star
A striking native pollinator perennial with tall spikes of fuzzy purple flowers.
Size / Sun / Conditions
2–4' tall, 12–18" wide. Full sun. Average to dry soil; tolerant of clay once established.
Description
Liatris spicata, commonly called blazing star or gayfeather, produces vertical spikes of vivid purple flowers that open from the top downward in midsummer. A favorite of butterflies and native pollinators, it adds strong vertical structure and late-season color to sunny borders, prairie-style plantings, and pollinator gardens. This native is easy to grow, long-lived, and tolerant of a range of soils as long as drainage is good. It combines beautifully with grasses, coneflowers, and other summer perennials. It’s upright form, fine foliage, and delightful flowers make it perfect for formal gardens, meadows, and everything inbetween. It is also a great cut flower.
12 sprouted bulbs
Aster oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'
Essential fall native pollinator smothered in purple flowers.
Size / Sun / Conditions
2–4' tall. Full sun to light shade. Average soil.
Description
Native asters support pollinators at a critical time of year. The purple flowers cover the plant, which grows into the space left by fading warm weather bloomers. They are an unexpected colorful treat that compliments fall’s fading foliage that share their purple majesty until November’s hard frost. Combine with mum ‘sheffield pink’ and the beautiful fall foliage of amsonia.
1 quart container