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Echinacea ‘Double Decker’ – Coneflower

First year plants may produce single flowers. From the second year on a high percentage of two-tiered deep rose flowers appear with either a single or double set of petals. They are drought tolerant and will bloom better in sunny areas.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 24-36” Tall, Spread 24-30”, Zones 3-8

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Echinacea ‘ Harvest Moon’ – Coneflower

A big (4”) fragrant flower head with a combination of golden yellow petals surrounds a cone of golden orange.  Hardy and vigorous, it will produce up to 30 blooms once established. It thrives in average soil and dry hot conditions and shrugs off the cold.  It also provides nourishment for birds once the seeds mature.  It is ideal for bouquets.

Sun, Average, Summer, Golden Yellow, 24-30 in. Tall, Zones 4-9

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Echinacea ‘Kim’s Knee High’ – Coneflower

A dwarf version of the well-known purple coneflower, with re-curved ray petals and large bronzy central cones atop these knee high plants with sturdy stems. It grows slowly and will re-bloom if spent blooms are removed. Some spent blooms need to be left on for seeds for birds. Once established they are quite drought tolerant.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 18-24” Tall, Spread 12-18”, Zones 3-8

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Echinacea ‘Magnus’ – Coneflower

This one is praised for its large daisy-like rose pink flowers. It will bloom longer if deadheaded. If properly cared for, they will form colonies and live a long time. They are quite drought tolerant.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 24-36” Tall, Spread 18-24”, Zones 3-8

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Echinacea ‘Sundown’ – Coneflower

Yes, another great Coneflower selection.  This one has warm russet orange flowers atop 32-40” stems.  A great cut flower, and also attracts butterflies and birds  Grows best in full sun and dry soil.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, Orange, 32-40 in. Tall, Zones 4-9

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Echinacea ‘Sunrise’ – Coneflower

The wide yellow flower petals are slightly reflexed and overlap. The central cone starts out green, then widens and turns gold. It has a delightful rose-like fragrance, and is well-adapted to survive hot, windy conditions. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and live many years. They are also drought tolerant.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 30-36” Tall, Spread 18-24”, Zones 4-9

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Echinacea ‘Twilight’ – Coneflower

This selection has striking rose red flowers with a deep red cone.  Has slightly reflexed and overlapping petals which gives the blooms a full look.  Great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.  The color is fantastic.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, Rose Red, 24-30 in. Tall, Zones 4-9

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Echinacea tennesseensis Rocky Top – Coneflower

This plant has a showy clump of flowers different from other coneflowers as the petals are recurved rather than reflexed. These are excellent for cutting and attract butterflies. Some people use these for medicinal purposes. They are easy to grow if given good drainage.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 12-24” Tall, Spread 18-24” Tall, Zones 3-9

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Echinacea ‘White Swan’ – Coneflower

This is a white coneflower. Their sweet honey-like fragrance attracts masses of butterflies. Praised for their large daisy like flowers, ‘White Swan’ is a bit shorter than many other coneflowers. If deadheaded, bloom will be extended. They are drought tolerant.

Sun, Dry Soil, Summer, 18-24” Tall, Spread 18-24”, Zones 3-8

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Eupatorium purpureum maculatum ‘Gateway’- Joe-Pye-Weed

Joe-Pye-Weeds are bold architectural specimen plants. Plants form a clump of coarse green leaves, bearing enormous umbrella-like heads of rosy-purple flowers in late summer. This particular one does not grow as tall as some, but still gets large and impressive. It is a magnet to butterflies and is also suitable for planting in a meadow or at waterside. Excellent for cutting.

Sun/Semi, Average Soil, Summer/Fall, 59-70” Tall, Spread 29-35”, Zones 3-9

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Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’ – Joe Pye Weed

Do you love the Joe Pye Weed but don’t have room for the large plant, then try this selection.  It only reaches a height of 4 ft. and has the same beautiful flowers as the regular Joe Pye Weed.  With this plant in your garden you are guaranteed to attract butterflies.  Does best in full sun but will tolerate light shade.  A must have for your garden.

Sun, Average Soil, Late Summer, Lavender, 36-48 in. Tall, Zones 4-9

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Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ – Chocolate Boneset

This species is related to the Joe-Pye-Weed, not as well known. It has dark bronzy-brown leaves in spring and summer turning green when the autumn white flower clusters begin to show. Useful in shady spots and even tolerates dry shade under deciduous trees once they are established. Both flowers and foliage are good for cutting. They are attractive to butterflies. Can be divided in early spring.

Sun/Shade, Average Soil, Early Fall, 35-47” Tall, Spread 29-35”, Zones 5-9

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Geranium maculatum ‘ Espresso’ – Wild cranesbill

This geranium has pale lavender-pink flowers with red-brown foliage. It can be a feature plant in your garden with its bold new look, It also can be used as a groundcover in partial shade. Looks good in a border , as an edging or in containers. Its bold foliage lasts all summer.

Sun/Semi, Average Soil, Early Summer, 8-12” Tall, Spread 18-24”, Zones 3-9

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Geranium Johnson Blue – Cranesbill

These compact plants can really take the heat and drought of summer, a perennial tough enough to take your roughest weather and keep on blooming. Its 2” blue flowers are cup shaped and upturned and bloom from summer to fall. They are wonderful for borders, edging or ground cover.

Sun/Semi, Average Soil, Summer, 15-18” Tall, Spread 24-30”, Zones 4-8

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Heuchera americana ‘Dale Strain’ – Coral Bells

This is a seed propagated strain selected by Dale Hendricks for its unique silver-blue marbled foliage with white flowers on long stems. It can be used as a groundcover which is drought tolerant with a beautiful foliage display. If grown in full sun it demands a lot of moisture. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Deadheading extends flowering. Good as an edging plant.

Sun/Semi, Average Soil, Spring, 14-18” Tall, Spread 18”. Zones 4-8

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