Silene regia Bright red, tubular flowers bloom June-August, attracting hummingbirds and large butterflies.
Solidago speciosa One of the showiest of our many native goldenrods; it blooms late summer to fall and provides an important nectar source for pollinators.
Silene stellata Each delicate looking flower has 5 odorless, white, fringed petals; mainly pollinated by moths.
Rubus odoratus Maple-leaf-shaped foliage surround purple, fragrant, rose-like flowers that bloom profusely all summer long.
Polemonium reptans Loosely clustered light blue, bell-shaped, 5-petaled flowers bloom in mid to late spring above a mound of textured green leaves.
Salix discolor Pussy Willow has attractive early spring blooming “furry” flowers resembling a tiny cat’s paw.
Tradescantia virginiana Clump forming perennial with grass-like leaves and small purple flowers that are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Spiraea tomentosa Tiny densely clustered pink flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Host plant for numerous butterfly and moth caterpillars.
Elymus hystrix Spike-like flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn; seedheads resemble a bottle brush and offer interesting texture in the garden.
Carex vulpinoidea Clumping sedge with fine textured leaves that grows in wet conditions; wildlife friendly!