{"title":"Browse native plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll our plants are native to Northeast Ohio and can be found growing wild in our region. Use the filters to find plants that suit your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales will resume next spring \u003ca title=\"Visit us\" href=\"https:\/\/meadowcitynursery.com\/pages\/visit-us\"\u003eat our nursery in Cleveland\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clematis-virginiana","title":"Clematis virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a slow but stunning transformation, virgin’s bower’s cascading white blossoms are consumed in a smoke-like mass of billowy seed by season’s end.* Growing prodigiously during the summer months, the stems of Virgin’s bower can extend 15 feet in a single growing season, but due to NE Ohio’s cold winters, will die back nearly to the plant’s base each year. As it grows, this climbing vine will sprawl along the ground until encountering a trellis, fence, or another plant, at which point it will grow upward by wrapping its leaf stalks around the object in question. When in flower, virgin’s bower’s abundant, bright white blooms attract primarily short-tongued pollinators such as sweat bees, wasps, and flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the natural landscape, virgin’s bower displays broad soil moisture adaptability, and can be found in wet environments and also as a component of dry, forest edge communities. In the latter, it grows alongside plants like black oak and rhododendron, whereas in Ohio wetlands, it is found with wingstem, rough-leaved goldenrod, common boneset, spotted Joe-Pye, and other species. As a vigorous climbing vine, Virgin’s bower presents unique opportunities to diversify the garden structure in situations of full to partial sunlight and moderately wet to moderately dry soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Male and female flowers are usually on separate plants for this species, and seed production only occurs on female plants following pollination. In order for a female plant to produce seed, there must be a male plant nearby to serve as a pollen source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/shrub\/virgins-bower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ohiostatepress.org\/books\/titles\/9780814204979.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a379\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/1811\/22884\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/virgin_bower.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/2464364\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/43477578\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriplants.com\/Clematis_virginiana_page.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/josiep123\/54281289617\/in\/photostream\/\"\u003eJean Barrell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-2.0.\u003c\/a\u003e Photo 2 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763794585,"sku":"CLEVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763827353,"sku":"CLEVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Clematus_virginiana_Jean_Barrel.jpg?v=1744748985"},{"product_id":"andropogon-gerardii","title":"Andropogon gerardii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen winds swept over the vast tallgrass prairie, big bluestem would bow in response, and waves of motion would course across the plains as though the land itself were stirring. Under the current climate, Ohio lay east of the contiguous prairie region, but small areas of prairie are nevertheless indigenous to the state. Prairie plants like big bluestem can also be found in sunny zones of our primarily forested landscape, such as woodland gaps and edges. A sod-forming grass of tall stature (3’ – 8’), big bluestem is a competitive species that spreads via rhizomes and can form a continuous groundcover. Due to its aggressive nature, big bluestem is best planted in discrete patches, or – when interspersed in a mixed planting – combined with other tall, competitive plants like switchgrass, tall coreopsis, and cup plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of wildlife value, big bluestem is an important source of food and shelter to numerous species. The cavity-laden thatch that develops at the base of the plant shelters beetles as well as nesting and overwintering bumble bees. The plant’s dense stems offer the perfect cover to nesting grassland birds, such as sparrows and meadowlarks. During the fall and winter, birds and small mammals forage upon the ground for big bluestem’s seed, and in turn serve as prey to Cooper’s hawks and red-tailed hawks. Growing best under full sun in moderately wet to moderately dry soils, big bluestem is a majestic species that can foster important and fascinating wildlife interactions in your very own yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ohioplants.org\/prairie\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/database\/feis\/plants\/graminoid\/andger\/all.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/guide\/Coopers_Hawk\/overview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/bumblebeenests\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/guide\/Eastern_Meadowlark\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href='%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/home\/plantProfile?symbol=ANGE\"' target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763729049,"sku":"ANDGER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763761817,"sku":"ANDGER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Andropogon_gerardii_1_AK_397b51c2-740f-46ac-85db-5683307e965e.jpg?v=1744748984"},{"product_id":"andropogon-virginicus","title":"Andropogon virginicus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing in waist-high bunches that turn a rich, reddish-tan at season’s end, broomsedge imparts a look of soft warmth to the meadow in autumn and winter. In natural situations, broomsedge rapidly colonizes bare soil through the dispersal of its abundant, wind-borne seed, and it is often quite prevalent in newly vegetated areas. After approximately 4-5 years, broomsedge abundance may decrease as more competitive species take hold. Broomsedge is best adapted to sunny areas of regular disturbance (e.g., mowing, grazing, fire, etc.) and dry, low-fertility soils, and under these conditions it may persist long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of wildlife value, broomsedge provides shelter to both birds and bees and offers food to the former. Overwintering female bumblebees seek out the cavities that form at the base of bunchgrass stems, and these spaces can also house bumblebee colonies. Grassland birds build their nests within bunchgrass tussocks, taking advantage of the concealment that the dense stems provide. Various birds (e.g., juncos and sparrows) are also known to forage for broomsedge seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its lovely fall coloration and usefulness to wildlife, broomsedge makes a worthy contribution to the home landscape, especially to dry, nutrient poor areas where little else will grow. Common associates of broomsedge that do well under these same adverse conditions include grey goldenrod and common milkweed. The three plants are often found growing in worn-out fields and along roads, bringing color and wildlife value to challenging growing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/database\/feis\/plants\/graminoid\/andvir\/all.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/grasses\/plants\/broom_sedge.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ANVI2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/factsheet\/pdf\/fs_anvi2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/bumblebeenests\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/database\/feis\/plants\/graminoid\/andvir\/all.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cspan\u003e©\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/harumkoh\/21787518884\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarum Koh\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763663513,"sku":"ANDVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763696281,"sku":"ANDVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Andropogon_virginicus_1_Harum_Koh_14b8321d-5a35-4081-b4b0-51628ffddd17.jpg?v=1744748983"},{"product_id":"elymus-hystrix","title":"Elymus hystrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eFringed by long, narrow points, bottlebrush grass’s striking seedhead offers an alternative to showy flowers as an ornamental focus of the native plants garden. The seedhead forms at the top of the plant early in the summer, offering visual interest at a time when few wildflowers are blooming in the shady zones where this grass grows. Bottlebrush grass fits the definition of a bunchgrass, which is a grass that forms bunches or tufts but lacks horizontal rooting stems and therefore has limited spread. Due to this growth habit, bottlebrush grass coexists well with other plants in the garden and tends not to outcompete wildflowers - a risk posed by some, usually sod-forming grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother positive aspect of bottlebrush grass’s growth is that it sprouts relatively early in the year. This native of NE Ohio forests grows primarily during the mild temperatures of springtime, and is therefore categorized as a cool-season grass. In terms of wildlife value, insects such as leafhoppers consume various parts of bottlebrush grass, and white-footed mice eat the plant’s seed. Growing best in partial to full shade and soils of average to moderately dry moisture, bottlebrush grass adds a personality all its own to light-limited areas of the home landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forages.oregonstate.edu\/regrowth\/how-does-grass-grow\/grass-types\/bunch-and-sod-forming-grasses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/elymus-hystrix\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.lib.umn.edu\/nativegrasses\/chapter\/3-10-eastern-bottlebrush-grass-elymus-hystrix\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/grasses\/plants\/bottlebrush.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/grasses\/plants\/bottlebrush.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cb\u003e©\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/6778355\"\u003ejhubley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\"\u003eCC0 1.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":42481635295385,"sku":"ELYHYS_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43195465957529,"sku":"ELYHYS_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Elymus_hystrix_jhubley_in.png?v=1744748982"},{"product_id":"panicum-virgatum","title":"Panicum virgatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the slightest breeze, the delicate projections of switchgrass’s seedhead spring into motion, their movement like the busy flight of the meadow's many pollinators. Like all grasses, switchgrass is pollinated by wind rather than insects, but it nevertheless provides an important resource to pollinators in the form of shelter. The thatch that accumulates at its base creates cavities which serve as overwintering as well as nesting sites for native bees. The plant indirectly aids bee nest habitat in another manner as well, through supporting small mammal populations which consume its seed. Some of these mammals such as voles and mice burrow into the soil, and once they’ve vacated their tunnels, the space becomes the ideal environment for bumble bee nesting. In addition to supporting small mammals and native bees, switchgrass benefits numerous seed-eating bird species. The plant’s leaves and other tissues similarly serve as a food source to 27 species of moths and butterflies when they are in their caterpillar stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to NE Ohio meadows, wet meadows, and edge habitats along water bodies, switchgrass grows best under full sun in moderately wet to moderately dry soil. A competitive plant, switchgrass is best planted in its own space or alongside other grasses like big bluestem or robust wildflowers like cup plant and tall coreopsis. Like other warm-season grasses, switchgrass generally does 70% of its growing after June 1, attaining a mature height of 3-6’. In terms of growing habit, switchgrass shows tendencies of both bunch grasses and sod grasses, with upland populations favoring the former and lowland (i.e., moist site) populations the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www2.dnr.state.mi.us\/publications\/pdfs\/huntingwildlifehabitat\/landowners_guide\/habitat_mgmt\/grassland\/Warm_Grass.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/bumblebeenests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/grasses\/plants\/switchgrass.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativeplantfinder.nwf.org\/Plants\/2453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/database\/feis\/plants\/graminoid\/panvir\/all.html#65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S0006-3207(01)00126-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cspan\u003e©\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zharkikh\/7752455196\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAndrey Zharkikh\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763597977,"sku":"PANVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763630745,"sku":"PANVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Panicum_virgatum_1_Andrey_Zharkikh_74d332ae-b33f-4ab5-be92-1830813a8be0.jpg?v=1744748980"},{"product_id":"schizachyrium-scoparium","title":"Schizachyrium scoparium","description":"\u003cp\u003eForming shapely tussocks that display a series of subtle, attractive hues, little bluestem offers the perfect complement to the exuberant form and color of many native wildflowers. Sprouting in late spring and reaching a mature height of about 3’, little bluestem is bluish-green during the summer, takes on purplish highlights when in flower, and fades to a warm orange-tan in the fall and winter. Like all grasses, little bluestem is pollinated by wind rather than insects, but it still has much to offer in terms of wildlife value. The species’ dense, bunch-forming growth creates thatch-lined cavities near the ground surface that shelter beetles and nesting bees. Ground nesting birds also seek out little bluestem tussocks when selecting a nest site. Throughout the fall and winter months, the plant’s seed is a food source for small mammals as well as birds, including juncos, finches, and sparrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native constituent of NE Ohio meadows and old fields, little bluestem grows best in soils of average to dry moisture and under full sun. Known for its excellent drought tolerance, little bluestem is also well adapted to nutrient-poor conditions. In spite of this versatility, little bluestem is not overly aggressive in wildflower-focused gardens, unlike some native grasses. With its handsome appearance, excellent wildlife value, and agreeable growing habits, little bluestem is a great choice for pollinator gardens and other home landscaping projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/grasses\/plants\/little_bluestem.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_scsc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/grass-sedge-rush\/little-bluestem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f510\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cspan\u003e©\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/33590535@N06\/3484233733\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrew Avery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763532441,"sku":"SCHSCO_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763565209,"sku":"SCHSCO_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Schizachyrium_scoparium_1_Drew_Avery_9d5f9060-0337-4c50-bc64-76e7c4803b23.jpg?v=1744748979"},{"product_id":"ageratina-altissima","title":"Ageratina altissima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shade of the forest floor seems to brighten for a time when the white snakeroot blooms, with clusters of white flowers appearing in luminous relief above dark green foliage. The timing of the flowering period makes white snakeroot an important resource for pollinators as summer transitions to fall. Small species of butterflies show a special affinity for white snakeroot, and other insects including moths, flies, wasps, and bees also utilize the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good competitor, white snakeroot is a major nonwoody constituent of forests throughout much of the eastern US, including Ohio. The plant is well adapted to disturbed landscapes and is a common volunteer in backyards, vacant lots, and other urban spaces, where it spreads through airborne seeds as well as underground stems. White snakeroot is tolerant of full sun through shade, but grows best under partial shade in soils of average to moderately dry moisture. One to four feet in height and resistant to mammalian herbivory, white snakeroot is a robust and handsome addition to the shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural areas that transition from sun to shade, such as forest edges, white snakeroot tends to occupy the shadier portions and its close lookalike, late boneset, the sunnier. The two plants share a late season bloom and distasteful foliage from the standpoint of deer. The latter quality is especially useful in the case of white snakeroot due to the tendency of deer to browse on woodland goldenrods and asters, the other showy late-blooming shade plants.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allianceforthebay.org\/2021\/10\/white-snakeroot-a-pollinator-pleasing-pant-with-a-nefarious-past\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/ageratina\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/woodland\/plants\/wh_snakeroot.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weedguide.cfaes.osu.edu\/singlerecord.asp?id=91\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/news\/weed_of_the_month_white_snakeroot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/ageratina\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763466905,"sku":"AGEALT_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763499673,"sku":"AGEALT_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Ageratina_altissima_1_JS_f13425ca-6b6e-4d53-9cee-48f6598d2d6c.jpg?v=1744748978"},{"product_id":"anemone-virginiana","title":"Anemone virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall thimbleweed’s foliage and flowers are arranged in tier-like fashion, drawing the observer into the multi-level, miniature world of the shade garden. Uppermost on the plant, white blossoms are crowned with yellow, pollen-producing anthers that attract a variety of small bees and flies. After the flower fades, it becomes a seedhead that is at first green and bristly, and later fluffy and white as it releases its seeds to the wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inhabitant of woodlands both moist and dry, tall thimbleweed prefers partial shade and moderate moisture but can handle full shade and, once mature, fairly dry soil. Tall thimbleweed spreads slowly by rhizomes to form a colony of plants, but it is not aggressive in the garden. The plant’s June bloom time makes it especially useful in shade gardens, where it follows the spring bloom of forest wildflowers like wild geranium, foamflower, Jacob’s ladder, and ragwort species. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/tl_anemone.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/anemone-virginiana\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/tall-thimbleweed%E2%80%9D\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos 1 and 3 \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\"\u003eF. D. Richards., CC BY-SA 2.0.\u003c\/a\u003e Photo 2 by Julie Slater. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763401369,"sku":"ANEVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763434137,"sku":"ANEVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Anemone_virginiana_F.D.Richards_1.png?v=1744748977"},{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata","title":"Asclepias incarnata","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eMeet the milkweed that has ventured into the wetlands of NE Ohio and is the special darling of the monarch butterfly! Monarchs depend on milkweeds as the sole food source for their caterpillars, and evidence suggests that female monarchs favor swamp milkweed over other milkweeds when egg-laying. The plant is also an outstanding nectar source for a wide range of bees, wasps, ants, flies, beetles, moths, and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSwamp milkweed is distinguished among the milkweeds for its ability to tolerate temporarily flooded soils, and in the wild it grows in wetlands. In the garden, swamp milkweed does not require wet soil, and it will do well in any sunny area that isn’t extra dry. During summer droughts, though, swamp milkweed will likely require some water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eUnlike common milkweed, swamp milkweed does not spread aggressively, instead forming a shrub-like cluster of stems over a period of years. Swamp milkweed provides a wonderful addition to the color palette of the midsummer garden, producing broad, eye-catching clusters of pink and cream-colored flowers in July. To anyone inclined to stop and smell the flowers, swamp milkweed is a special treat: the rich aroma is likened to cinnamon and vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/pollinators\/Monarch_Butterfly\/habitat\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1002\/ecs2.2064\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=qjUNAAAACAAJ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/home\/plantProfile?symbol=ASIN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/swamp-milkweed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/sw_milkweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by Alyssa Zearley. Photos 2 and 3 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763335833,"sku":"ASCINC_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763368601,"sku":"ASCINC_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Asclepias_incarnata_1_AZ_0fae8469-cdac-4c55-8235-f9bac6c524cf.jpg?v=1744748975"},{"product_id":"asclepias-syriaca","title":"Asclepias syriaca","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith orbs of pink flowers that give way to strange, spiny seed pods, common milkweed has an aura of otherworldly fascination. Extraordinary appearances aside, few plants are more connected to local ecosystems than is this one, feeding over 450 species of insects. The nectar produced by common milkweed’s rose-scented flowers nourishes ants, flies, beetles, bees, wasps, and butterflies. The beloved monarch butterfly visits common milkweed for nectar, and as a caterpillar, feeds on the plant’s leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon milkweed is quite competitive, spreading by long underground stems to send up new plants. This habit makes common milkweed very difficult to contain, and the plant will easily overtake small garden beds. Due to its spreading nature, common milkweed is best utilized in more spacious prairie-style gardens. A frequent volunteer in urban lots and along roadsides, common milkweed often grows in association with other vigorous plants like common yarrow, grass-leaved goldenrod, late boneset, and New England aster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon milkweed is adaptable to partial shade as well as full sun, and it may spread less aggressively in the former. The plant is quite drought tolerant and can be a good choice for dry growing situations. Blooming during the month of June, common milkweed is a nice option for early season pink color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/asclepias_syriaca.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-007_02_XercesSoc_MonarchNectarPlants_Great-Lakes_web-3page.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/common-milkweed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ASSY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/weeds\/plants\/cm_milkweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763270297,"sku":"ASCSYR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763303065,"sku":"ASCSYR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Asclepias_syriaca_1_AK_93529a62-49bf-4a15-9c89-c4ea9e84cb2c.jpg?v=1744748974"},{"product_id":"coreopsis-tripteris","title":"Coreopsis tripteris","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall coreopsis’ yellow blooms are like an expression of joy at reaching the sunlight above the other tall plants of the prairie. With elegantly divided leaves and a slender form, tall coreopsis has a graceful appearance that belies its tough nature. Indeed, this robust plant is one of the few wildflowers that can hold its own against perennial grasses. Wherever it grows, tall coreopsis brings out the pollinators, attracting bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers, flies, and beetles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA denizen of wet to dry prairies and open woods, tall coreopsis is a versatile plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It will be taller and more robust in consistently moist soil under full sun, but it can handle drier soil and partial shade. Tall coreopsis has good drought tolerance, especially after it has become established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading by long underground stems, tall coreopsis has a habit of popping up in unexpected places when planted in the home garden. For this reason, it is best utilized in a prairie-style, rather than formal, garden. Tall coreopsis may lean in moist soils, especially when there is little competition from surrounding plants. Cutting the plant to half its height in early June will cause it to be more upright at maturity, with a shorter, more branched form. Tall coreopsis is not palatable to deer and rabbits once it has grown in, but in the springtime, the new seedlings may be browsed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall coreopsis’ sunny flowers with their dark centers are a lovely late-summer sight. For a pretty trio, plant with hollow Joe Pye and tall ironweed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/plants-for-pollinators-tickseed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/tl_coreopsisx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763204761,"sku":"CORTRI_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763237529,"sku":"CORTRI_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Coreopsis_tripteris_1_AK_3e0f0de4-c4de-4c7e-9dd3-c64d09f05b5d.jpg?v=1744748973"},{"product_id":"doellingeria-umbellata","title":"Doellingeria umbellata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shape of this whimsical wildflower has been likened to a small umbrella or parasol. The main stem branches outward to form a white floral canopy that blooms in August, attracting numerous bees, flies, wasps, and skippers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccurring in fields, wet meadows, and open, moist woodlands, parasol aster grows well in full to partial sun and wet to moderate moisture. The plant makes an especially nice addition to partially shaded wet areas and rain gardens. In these places it provides a rare white floral option during the month of August.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasol aster spreads by rhizome to form a slowly expanding cluster of plants. Its seeds are wind dispersed and may colonize nearby areas, especially patches of bare soil. This plant is not avoided by deer, but it also does not seem to be a target.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasol aster provides pleasing late-summer blooms and structural interest to the home landscape. When planted with the likes of cutleaf coneflower, hollow Joe Pye, blue lobelia, and red lobelia, it is part of a colorful lineup that will buzz and flutter with pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/fltp_aster.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4289\/0013-8797.122.2.299\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hachettebookgroup.com\/titles\/douglas-w-tallamy\/bringing-nature-home\/9780881929928\/?lens=timber-press\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/31973680\"\u003eTom Norton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763171993,"sku":"DOEUMB_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43192660918425,"sku":"DOEUMB_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Doellingeria_umbellata_Tom_Norton_in.png?v=1744748972"},{"product_id":"eurybia-divaricata","title":"Eurybia divaricata","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere growing in abundance, white wood aster forms a knee-high groundcover that buzzes with pollinators in late summer. A variety of bees visit the sprightly white flowerheads, which produce both nectar and pollen. Drone bumble bees and next-years queens who are seeking mates often pursue their amorous encounters among the blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has good tolerance for dry soils as well as shade, bringing beauty and wildlife value to tough growing situations. It often spreads to form an extensive colony, and has a very long bloom period, typically exceeding six weeks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite wood aster flowers earlier than other asters and goldenrods and is thus especially useful in a woodland-themed garden. As one of the few August flowers of the forest, it provides a lovely prelude to the arching blossoms of wreath goldenrod, a species which is also adapted to shady, rather dry environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/docview\/1927912255?pq-origsite=gscholar\u0026amp;fromopenview=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/eurybia-divaricata\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/what-role-native-bees-united-states#:~:text=About%2020%25%2D45%25%20of,removed%2C%20the%20bee%20goes%20away\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hachettebookgroup.com\/titles\/douglas-w-tallamy\/natures-best-hope\/9781604699005\/?lens=timber-press\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=290710\u0026amp;isprofile=1\u0026amp;basic=H170\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":42481636114585,"sku":"EURDIV_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43195428208793,"sku":"EURDIV_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Eurybia_divaricata_1_JS_499e0954-e6e0-4abf-b62f-03532f5f2aa0.jpg?v=1744748971"},{"product_id":"euthamia-graminifolia","title":"Euthamia graminifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrass-leaved goldenrod’s yellow flower clusters have a rich, textured appearance that mimics the play of the late summer sunlight upon the wild meadow. Blooming for approximately one month, the plant provides nectar and pollen to a plethora of bees, flies, wasps, moths, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inhabitant of fields, wet meadows, and marsh edges, grass-leaved goldenrod prefers full sun and moist soil, but tolerates partial shade and drier soil. The plant’s narrow leaves and slender form make a fine textural component in the garden, and its broad yellow blooms provide color in August. When planted with tall ironweed and common boneset, grass-leaved goldenrod is part of a bold floral display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrass-leaved goldenrod spreads quickly by rhizome to fill in any adjacent space that is bare of vegetation. The rhizomes are shallow, though, and the new stems are easily pulled in the springtime. This plant is highly recommended for gardeners who are looking for a plant to rapidly occupy an area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrass-leaved goldenrod is commonly found growing on abandoned farmland in association with other goldenrod species, including tall goldenrod, giant goldenrod, wrinkleleaf goldenrod, and early goldenrod. Research suggests that soil factors including heightened moisture, acidity, and clay content increase grass-leaved goldenrod’s ability to compete with these other species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/gr_goldenrodx.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/gr_goldenrodx.htm\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=EUGR5\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=EUGR5\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11258-005-2069-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11258-005-2069-2\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e. Photos 2 and 3 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763139225,"sku":"EUTGRA_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43243638128793,"sku":"EUTGRA_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Euthamia_graminifolia_1_AK_7074afd0-1285-4eb5-93c8-6707d7a19031.jpg?v=1744748970"},{"product_id":"eutrochium-fistulosum","title":"Eutrochium fistulosum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eLike clouds tinged pink in the evening light, the airy, dome-shaped flower clusters of hollow Joe Pye rise above the wet meadow. The plant is a beacon for butterflies and makes an outstanding centerpiece or back border for a butterfly garden. Despite its imposing size, hollow Joe Pye is not an aggressive plant, spreading minimally by rhizome to form a slowly-expanding colony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eNative to NE Ohio meadows, wet meadows, and forest edges, hollow Joe Pye grows well in conditions of full sun to partial shade and wet to moderate soil moisture. This plant is an especially good choice for wet places and can even tolerate brief periods of standing water. Blooming primarily during the month of August, hollow Joe Pye is a great option for late summer pink color. To add to the August show, plant with common boneset, grass-leaved goldenrod, and tall ironweed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHollow Joe Pye’s wide-diameter hollow stems make perfect nesting sites for larger stem-nesting bees such as leafcutter bees. To encourage bee nesting, cut the prior year’s standing dead stems to approximately 1-2’ tall in March.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/hs_joepye.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-047_03_XercesSoc_Pollinator-Plants_Great-Lakes-Region_web-3page_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/hs_joepye.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e. Photos 2 and 3 by Alyssa Zearley. Photo 4 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198763106457,"sku":"EUTFIS_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43201162117273,"sku":"EUTFIS_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Eutrochium_fistulosum_1_AK_1c516a13-b9fd-40fe-bbd2-7629d2488c59.jpg?v=1744748969"},{"product_id":"eupatorium-perfoliatum","title":"Eupatorium perfoliatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon boneset’s leaves form a graceful series of crisscrossing arches along the plant’s stem. Opposing leaf bases are fused, creating this striking architectural effect. In August, common boneset’s fragrant white blooms are a nutritional resource for numerous pollinators, especially short-tongued bees, flies, and wasps*. Bonesets are also renowned as favorite nectar plants for monarch butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, common boneset spreads via short rhizomes to form a tight colony of plants that develop flat-topped clusters of white flowers. It creates a tidy white patch and makes a fine complement to grass-leaved goldenrod and tall ironweed. It can spread aggressively via seed, so it may be a good idea to cut off the faded flowers before the seed develops. A well mulched garden bed will also discourage seed germination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to NE Ohio wet meadows and the margins of water bodies, common boneset thrives in sunny, damp places, and can handle brief periods of standing water. The plant will tolerate light shade and will also do well in soils of moderate moisture, which is the typical condition of most yards. During summer dry spells, common boneset may need some supplemental watering, and if the plant gets too dry, its leaves may brown. Bonesets are highly resistant to deer browse and are great options for gardens that experience high deer pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Wasps do not behave aggressively towards humans when foraging for nectar. Instances of aggression are primarily limited to certain wasps (social wasps) that are defending their nest against a perceived threat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html%E2%80%9D\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/cm_boneset.htm%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-007_02_XercesSoc_MonarchNectarPlants_Great-Lakes_web-3page.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/factsheet\/pdf\/fs_eupe3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":42481636212889,"sku":"EUPPER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43195468218521,"sku":"EUPPER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Eupatorium_perfoliatum_3_JS_cropped.png?v=1777610472"},{"product_id":"eupatorium-serotinum","title":"Eupatorium serotinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn September, late boneset’s broad white flower clusters become a gathering place for pollinators. Here, one can observe the colorful locals – from hover flies to moths – foraging within inches of each other. Due to the plant’s abundance in disturbed, urban environments and its nutritional value for a diversity of organisms, it holds an important place within the food webs of our modern landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing best in moderately moist soils and under full to partial sunlight, late boneset tolerates a range of conditions, especially when it comes to soil moisture. In NE Ohio, late boneset can be found in wetlands, meadows, abandoned fields, roadsides, and even gravel lots. In terms of form, the plant attains the shape of a large shrub within several years of planting. It spreads via short rhizomes to form a tight colony, and it will also deposit its light, fluffy seed on surrounding ground. Removing old flowers prior to seed formation will prevent seed dispersal. Frequent associates of late boneset which bloom at a similar time include heath aster, New England aster, grass-leaved goldenrod, wingstem, and tall ironweed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate boneset is a top nectar plant of migrating monarch butterflies, and it is not uncommon to observe multiple monarchs visiting a single plant simultaneously. Late boneset is also a favorite of the blue-winged wasp, a non-aggressive wasp that preys on lawn grubs. This wasp is quite handsome, with iridescent, dark blue wings, and two bright yellow spots separating its black upper body from its rufous hind portion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/late_bonesetx.htm%E2%80%9D\" data-mce-href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/late_bonesetx.htm%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blanket”\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Alyssa Zearley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":42481636245657,"sku":"EUPSER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43195468513433,"sku":"EUPSER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Eupatorium_serotinum_1_AZ_cd50ac84-d8a5-4105-a508-a0578a775c00.jpg?v=1744748967"},{"product_id":"helenium-autumnale","title":"Helenium autumnale","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelenium’s yellow blooms possess a sweet, simple beauty that never fails to charm. Seemingly overnight, the plant produces a huge number of flowers, and it remains in bloom for over a month in late summer – early fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to NE Ohio wet meadows, marshes, and stream and pond margins, helenium prefers full sun and consistently moist soil. In the home landscape, helenium is especially useful for planting in wet areas. If placed in a garden bed of average moisture, helenium will likely need to be watered during drier times of the summer. In wet places, helenium provides a bold yellow complement to other late season flowers such as New England aster, purple-stemmed aster, American burnet, and white turtlehead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelenium produces abundant seed which can lead to seedling growth in the near vicinity of the plant. Cutting off old flowerheads prior to seed formation will limit this type of spread. Helenium also has a tendency to flop or lean, especially in gardens that have not yet filled in with vegetation. To minimize flopping, cut Helenium to half its height in June. For gardeners who have issues with deer browse, helenium is a great choice. The foliage is highly unpalatable and rarely consumed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelenium has a great deal of pollinator value, providing both pollen and nectar to bees that are active late in the season. Bees that are especially attracted to helenium include small carpenter bees, metallic green sweat bees, bumble bees, and long-horned bees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/camp-joy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bees-and-Wasps-of-Ohio-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/sneezeweed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/sneezeweed.htm%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blanket”\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762975385,"sku":"HELAUT_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198763008153,"sku":"HELAUT_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Helenium_autumnale_1_AK_bd034cd1-ff4e-412e-8e15-c12740b6adcb.jpg?v=1744748965"},{"product_id":"heliopsis-helianthoides","title":"Heliopsis helianthoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the day transitions to evening, smooth oxeye’s yellow blooms take on a warm, orangish aspect as though expressing an internal light. Over the course of an exceptionally long, 2-3 month flowering period, the plant is indeed a beacon to pollinators, with bees large and small drawn to its pollen and nectar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth oxeye is easy to grow in the garden and performs well in a variety of conditions, including full to partial sunlight and moderately wet to dry soil. In natural settings the plant is usually associated with woodlands, and in NE Ohio, it can be found growing in forest openings and edges. The plant is tolerant of drought and is thus a good choice for parts of the yard that tend to be fairly dry, such as tree lawns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth oxeye will attain a height of 4-6’ and usually displays a bushy appearance due to branching along its stems. It does not spread by rhizome, but its seed germinates quite readily, potentially leading to numerous seedlings near the parent plant. Removing the old flowerheads will prevent re-seeding. Smooth oxeye has good resistance against herbivory, seeming to be mostly ignored by browsing deer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth oxeye’s floral contribution is especially noticeable in June, a time when few other plants are blooming. Smooth penstemon, white baptisia, Ohio spiderwort, and narrow-leaved sundrops are some other June bloomers that will complement smooth oxeye. With its early and long flowering, and tolerance for dry soil as well as partial shade, smooth oxeye can bring color and floral resources to some challenging gardening situations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/fs_sunflowerx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/factsheet\/pdf\/fs_hehe5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gillyberlin\/36073117340\/\"\u003eGilly Berlin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/131880272@N06\/44217325372\/\"\u003ecultivar413\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762909849,"sku":"HELHEL_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762942617,"sku":"HELHEL_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Heliopsis_helianthoides_Gilly_Berlin_f.png?v=1744748964"},{"product_id":"hypericum-punctatum","title":"Hypericum punctatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted St. Johnswort’s sunny yellow blooms almost seem to sparkle, especially after a July rain shower. This beguiling little plant is a favorite of bumblebees, who gather its pollen to feed to their developing larvae. Including spotted St. John's wort in a pollinator garden is one way to help these industrious creatures, which are critical to ecosystem health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of growing conditions, spotted St. John's wort does best in soils of average moisture under full sun to part shade. Within its native NE Ohio range, the plant can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodland edges, and open riparian areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttaining a modest height of 1-3 feet, spotted St. John's wort is a great choice for the front portion of the garden bed, and it can make a nice container plant as well. It is especially useful as a midsummer bloomer in a woodland garden when planted in dappled sun or partial shade. In this situation it works well alongside white bergamot and tall thimbleweed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=HYPU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/sp_stjohnwortx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© \u003ca title=\"iNaturalist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/305781703\"\u003eScott Allen Davis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CC BY 4.0\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762844313,"sku":"HYPPUN_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762877081,"sku":"HYPPUN_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/original_5.jpg?v=1757730541"},{"product_id":"liatris-spicata","title":"Liatris spicata","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: #FBFBFB;\"\u003eDense blazing star’s tall floral spike has a stunning presence in the pollinator garden. Rich with lavender color that shifts downward over time, the spike slowly fades near its tip like the darkening tail of a falling star. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eflowers serve as a continuous mid-to-late summer nectar source for a wide variety of pollinators, especially butterflies. Monarchs are frequent visitors, and including dense blazing star in the garden is recommended to aid monarch conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA native of NE Ohio meadows, dense blazing star grows well in conditions of full sun and soil moisture ranging from moderately wet to moderately dry. Tall (3-6’) but by no means imposing, dense blazing star adds variety to both the structure and color of the native plants garden. Its vibrant, linear form punctuates its surroundings and contrasts well with the expansive shape of many prairie plants. If planting dense blazing star in an area frequented by white-tailed deer, gardeners should be aware, however, that the plant will likely be browsed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/plants-for-pollinators-blazingstar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-007_02_XercesSoc_MonarchNectarPlants_Great-Lakes_web-3page.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/msh_blazingstar.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by Julie Slater. Photo 2 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762778777,"sku":"LIASPI_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762811545,"sku":"LIASPI_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Liatris_spicata_1_JS_76b48848-94ac-49a3-8168-6c8a7b3dfa59.jpg?v=1744748962"},{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis","title":"Lobelia cardinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe petals of this bird-pollinated plant flare softly from the stem like a layer of scarlet, gently-ruffled feathers. Although bees are the most important pollinators of plants overall, the primary pollinators of red lobelia are hummingbirds. Indeed, the plant’s searing red coloration – quite unusual among wildflowers – is visible to birds and butterflies but not to bees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to swamps, wet meadows, and openings in wet woods, red lobelia likes consistently moist soil and full sun to partial shade. In the home landscape, red lobelia is a great choice for wet areas, especially the edges of damp shade gardens. Red lobelia can even tolerate temporary flooding, and works well at the edges of ponds and other water features. If grown in average moisture, red lobelia may require regular watering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed lobelia is not an aggressive spreader and each plant lives for just a few years. In order to keep red lobelia coming back, allow for some bare soil next to the plant where it can deposit its seeds. The plant pairs very well with blue lobelia, which is similar in growing preferences and life cycle. When planted together, the two plants provide stunning red and blue color during the month of August.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserving as hummingbirds visit red lobelia reveals the elegant manner in which the flower conforms to the bird’s shape in order to achieve pollen transfer. As the hovering hummingbird inserts its bill into the plant’s long, tubular corolla to obtain nectar, the top of its head brushes against the plant’s anthers and receives a dusting of pollen. If the bird then visits a female-phase red lobelia, its head will brush against the plant’s stigma, transferring some pollen onto it and thereby pollinating the plant. In addition to hummingbirds, swallowtail butterflies show a strong attraction to red lobelia, providing an exquisite sight as they perch to take a nectar drink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/why-are-pollinating-bats-birds-bees-butterflies-and-other-animals-important\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/cardinal.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jimmccormac.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/ruby-throated-hummingbird-pollinates.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762713241,"sku":"LOBCAR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762746009,"sku":"LOBCAR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Lobelia_cardinalis_1_JS_2a4411c3-495d-453e-a7c1-f8c0870b5032.jpg?v=1744748961"},{"product_id":"lobelia-siphilitica","title":"Lobelia siphilitica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBlue lobelia’s stately blooms are a classy destination for a bumble bee! The bees dive right into the center of each elegant blue flower. It's fun to watch them at work - rummaging for nectar in spaces that seem much too dainty for them. Although bumble bees are the primary pollinators of blue lobelia, the plant attracts a variety of bees of varying sizes, as well as butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA plant of woodland borders, especially along rivers, blue lobelia is perfectly suited for partially shaded wet spots in the garden. The plant will also do well in full sun, as long as the soil isn’t too dry. A layer of leaf mulch can help to conserve soil moisture for this and other plants. Blue lobelia is a short-lived species and is not very competitive. In order to keep it coming back, allow for some bare soil next to the plant where it can deposit its seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAs a point of interest regarding local adaptation, some research suggests that naturally occurring blue lobelia populations have special relations with the soil fungi in their immediate area. The fungi help the plant roots absorb phosphorus, an important nutrient for growth and metabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href='%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href='%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/blue-lobelia\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href='%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/gb_lobeliax.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00442-019-04412-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762647705,"sku":"LOBSIP_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762680473,"sku":"LOBSIP_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Lobelia_siphilitica_1_JS_5f1c56ca-1d23-421e-90f1-1b78995f6aaa.jpg?v=1744748960"},{"product_id":"ludwigia-alternifolia","title":"Ludwigia alternifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps no other plant offers its gifts to the world more politely than seedbox, which at fruiting time presents its seeds neatly packaged in a little box. In truth, seedbox’s offerings begin much earlier in the growing season, when it adorns its upper branches with delicate yellow flowers that are a pollen and nectar source to bumblebees, carpenter bees, halictid bees, and leafcutter bees. Once pollination occurs and the cube-like fruit begins to develop, it is sometimes fed upon by seed beetle larvae, which form a cocoon inside the cube. In the fall, foraging white footed mice scale the branches of seedbox, selectively removing and consuming the fruits that contain beetle larvae. During the winter, white-throated sparrows similarly may open the fruits in order to consume the larvae. With regards to aesthetic appeal, seedbox provides deep red fall foliage in addition to attractive flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and shrubby in stature, seedbox grows to 1-3 feet in height, branches frequently in its upper portion, and often has multiple stems growing from its base. The plant prefers growing in wet to moderately wet soil under full sun, and within its native NE Ohio range, inhabits places such as wet meadows and the margins of ponds and streams. An unassuming, charming plant, seedbox is a great choice for adding some personality and wildlife value to a low, wet spot in the yard. The gardener should take note, though, that seedbox is sometimes a target of deer herbivory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/seedbox.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ia801503.us.archive.org\/10\/items\/biostor-56539\/biostor-56539.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by Julie Slater. Photo 2 \u003cspan\u003e©\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fritzflohrreynolds\/7665690760\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFritz Flohr Reynolds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 3 by Alyssa Zearley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762582169,"sku":"LUDALT_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762614937,"sku":"LUDALT_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Ludwigia_alternifolia_1_JS_7e042e4c-c42b-4453-80ef-91a5781e8357.jpg?v=1744748959"},{"product_id":"mimulus-alatus","title":"Mimulus alatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis plant's pink flowers resemble a monkey's face. The plant puts out its flowers a few at a time, extending its bloom for a month or more. A favorite of bumblebees, who pry open the closed flowers to reach the pollen and nectar the monkeyflower has saved for them. A good plant for wet spots, it can tolerate occasional flooding. It prefers a rich soil that does not dry out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mimulus_alatus,_2014-08-02,_Cranberry,_01.jpg\"\u003eCbaile19\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\"\u003eCC0 1.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mimulus_alatus_2.jpg\"\u003eEric in SF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762418329,"sku":"MIMALA_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762451097,"sku":"MIMALA_G_A","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Mimulusalatuswikimedia.png?v=1744748958"},{"product_id":"monarda-fistulosa","title":"Monarda fistulosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith tubular flowers pointing aloft, wild bergamot proclaims a festival of nectar to foraging bumble bees. The elongated shape of the flowers favors long-tongued pollinators, with butterflies and large carpenter bees among the frequent visitors in addition to bumblebees. Hummingbird clearwing moths can also be seen hovering about the plant’s lavender blooms. The moths bear a striking resemblance to hummingbirds as they dart and bob, wings ablur, in the course of their nectar-seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin its native NE Ohio range, wild bergamot can be found growing in meadows, along forest edges, and in woodlands possessing an open canopy structure. It grows well under conditions of full sun to partial shade and soil moisture ranging from moderately wet to moderately dry. The plant typically reaches 3-4' in height, and during its July bloom, its lavender coloration provides a lovely complement to the oft encountered yellow hues of the pollinator garden. Wild bergamot also has good drought tolerance and is highly resistant to deer herbivory, giving the plant staying power when summer is at its peak. Over time, wild bergamot will spread through short rhizomes to form a tight cluster of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter wild bergamot's flowers fade, it will often become subject to powdery mildew and can appear ragged. To conceal the plant's tired late-season foliage, plant a slightly shorter plant in front of it, such as short-toothed mountain mint.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762352793,"sku":"MONFIS_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762385561,"sku":"MONFIS_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Monarda_fistulosa_1_JS_87fbdca9-1038-41fa-8346-a3545058d833.jpg?v=1744748957"},{"product_id":"parthenocissus-quinquefolia","title":"Parthenocissus quinquefolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the trees of the forest are still green in the fall, their stems often become clad in red. The red color is owing to the presence of Virginia creeper, a native climbing vine whose seasonal color change happens before that of many other woodland plants. The vine is nearly ubiquitous in the forest, spreading across the ground and scaling trees, rocks, and any other objects it encounters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the home landscape, Virginia creeper makes an outstanding groundcover as well as a climber for trellises and walls. The plant creates a handsome, leafy layer, and it does well under a wide range of conditions. When planted in full sun and moist soil, Virginia creeper can be prolific, with stems extending 20’ in a single year. When planted in full shade or drier-than-average soil, it will still spread, but at a slower rate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Virginia creeper spreads more than is desired, it can be pruned at any time. It should be noted, though, that wherever the plant grows along the ground, it will root into the soil at each of its nodes (i.e., points of leaf attachment on the stem). As a groundcover, Virginia creeper is an excellent native replacement for exotic plants like English ivy, pachysandra, and myrtle. To make the most of Virginia creeper’s fall color, plant it in an area of full sunlight, which will maximize color development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia creeper is quite beneficial to wildlife, producing berries that are a key food source for migratory songbirds in the fall. The berries are high in antioxidants and are energy rich, containing 24% fat. Research has shown that birds seek out the fruit of Virginia creeper, preferentially consuming it over the less nutritious fruits of many common introduced plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762287257,"sku":"PARQUI_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762320025,"sku":"PARQUI_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Parthenocissus_quinquefolia_1_AK_87b35e97-8ded-40c6-9969-507a11a883f0.jpg?v=1744748956"},{"product_id":"penstemon-digitalis","title":"Penstemon digitalis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe puffy white flowers of smooth penstemon usher in the growing season with a burst of fun and energy. Blooming during a late spring lull in wildflower displays, the plant is especially useful for bees as well as garden aesthetics. Frequent bee visitors include small sweat bees and bumble bees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eNative to meadows, woodland openings, and riparian forest edges, smooth penstemon is adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. In the garden, it will do well under partial shade or full sun and soil moisture ranging from moderately wet to moderately dry. Although it tolerates occasional water saturation, it will fare better in a well-drained soil, and it is fairly drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA robust but non-aggressive plant, smooth penstemon spreads via short rhizomes to form a hardy cluster but does not travel far and wide. The flower display from a thriving patch of smooth penstemon can be quite luxurious. To complement the plant’s bloom, plant with Ohio spiderwort and narrow-leaved sundrops. In the fall, smooth penstemon's foliage turns a handsome burgundy color. Although generally resistant to deer herbivory, this foliage may be occasionally browsed, especially early in the season when the plant is small.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/fx_penstemonx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/plants-for-pollinators-beardtongue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-047_03_XercesSoc_Pollinator-Plants_Great-Lakes-Region_web-3page_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=72568406\"\u003eEric Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photos 2 and 4 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 3 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762221721,"sku":"PENDIG_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762254489,"sku":"PENDIG_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Penstemon_digitalis_Eric_Hunt_Wikimedia_square.png?v=1744748954"},{"product_id":"pycnanthemum-virginianum","title":"Pycnanthemum virginianum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen viewed up close, Virginia mountain mint’s ruffled flowerheads reveal numerous white blossoms delicately spotted with violet. The flowers provide accessible nectar to short and long tongued pollinators, forming a nucleus for foraging bees, flies, wasps, and small butterflies in midsummer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inhabitant of wet meadows, fields, and thickets, Virginia mountain mint prefers full sun and average – moist soil, but tolerates partial shade. The plant is at home in areas of consistent moisture and is a good choice for damp parts of the yard. When grown in the average moisture condition typical of most garden beds, Virginia mountain mint will do quite well but may require water during summer dry spells. Due to the plant’s fairly wide wetness tolerance it’s a great choice for a rain garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia mountain mint spreads by short rhizomes to form a colony of plants that will slowly expand into adjacent unvegetated areas. To limit the plant’s spread, simply push a garden spade into the ground in the springtime, severing the rhizomes. Unwanted sprouts can then be hand-pulled. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia mountain mint forms a shapely patch of plants that remains at a modest 2-3’ height. It provides an attractive white floral option in midsummer, and works very well in combination with purple coneflower, grey-headed coneflower, swamp milkweed, and many other July-blooming wildflowers. Due to the plant’s extremely high pollinator value, it is an outstanding addition to any pollinator garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/cmt_mintx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/photos\/47591246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePobrito\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0 1.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 3 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762156185,"sku":"PYCVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762188953,"sku":"PYCVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Pycnanthemum_virginianum_inaturalist_Pobrito.png?v=1744748953"},{"product_id":"ratibida-pinnata","title":"Ratibida pinnata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmid the bright riot of the midsummer meadow, a slender stem puts forth its graceful yellow flowers, their petals draping down, idly sifting the breeze. In keeping with its carefree air, grey headed coneflower is content with a variety of growing conditions, but will do best under full sunlight and in soils of moderate to dry moisture. Within its native NE Ohio range, it inhabits meadows, fields, and woodland edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming in July, grey-headed coneflower is part of a classic lineup of native plants that provide midsummer color to sunny gardens. These plants include purple coneflower, wild bergamot, dense blazing star, and Virginia mountain mint, among others. Grey-headed coneflower is especially useful in gardens that tend to be a bit drier, owing to its good drought tolerance. And in spite of the plant’s narrow stem, it typically remains upright without additional support. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey headed coneflower spreads via short rhizomes to form a tight cluster of plants. It will also spread via seed, but the seeds don’t travel far from the parent plant. To prevent seed deposition, gardeners should remove old flowers prior to seed formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey-headed coneflower is quite attractive to pollinators, including moths, small butterflies, flies, and bees. Syrphid flies are frequent pollinators whose larvae are especially useful as predators of aphids, a garden pest. The caterpillar of the wavy-lined emerald moth utilizes grey-headed coneflower as a host plant, feeding on its flowers until ready to pupate and become a moth. While foraging, the caterpillar has the fascinating and ingenious habit of covering itself in flower and leaf fragments as camouflage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/yl_coneflowerx.htm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/yl_coneflowerx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1890\/ES14-00480.1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1890\/ES14-00480.1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RAPI\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RAPI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_rapi.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_rapi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762090649,"sku":"RATPIN_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762123417,"sku":"RATPIN_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Ratibida_pinnata_1_AK_2fff96f0-bd98-49e9-a97a-264455d80706.jpg?v=1744748952"},{"product_id":"rudbeckia-hirta","title":"Rudbeckia hirta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith yellow petals and dark centers, black-eyed Susans create a striking cheetah-spot pattern in the garden, especially when massed. The plant lives for just two years, but can persist through self-seeding as long as perennial species don’t overtake its space. Black-eyed Susan forms a low rosette of foliage in its first year and flowers in its second. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inhabitant of fields, roadsides, and meadows, black-eyed Susan prefers full sun and moderate moisture, but tolerates light shade and drier conditions. The plant can handle drought and works well in parts of the home landscape that can get hot and dry, such as tree lawns. It’s a nice option for places where short plants are required, and its early bloom (June) is also an asset. When planted with Ohio spiderwort, foxglove beardtongue, and narrow-leaved sundrops, it brings color to the garden during the late spring \/ early summer interval. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinators generally do not flock to black-eyed Susan, but the plant is still appreciated by a number of species of bees and flies. Long-horned bees, for one, may be seen circling the flowerhead’s cone-shaped central disk, gathering pollen from one disk flower after another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/be_susanx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198762025113,"sku":"RUDHIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198762057881,"sku":"RUDHIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Rudbeckia_hirta_1_AK_426f06c2-27c0-4852-bbeb-17b06c767726.jpg?v=1744748951"},{"product_id":"rudbeckia-laciniata","title":"Rudbeckia laciniata","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAlong the wooded riverbank, a yellow wildflower rises above the nettles and looks out across the flowing stream. Tall, showy wildflowers typically reside in the field rather than the forest, but cutleaf coneflower breaks this trend. A resident of open, wet woods and streambanks, cutleaf coneflower makes a stunning centerpiece for a partially shaded garden, especially in places of wet soil. The plant will also perform well in full sunlight as long as the soil isn’t too dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSpreading by both seed and rhizome, cutleaf coneflower can be aggressive under ideal growing conditions. In the springtime, sever rhizomes with a shovel and remove unwanted sprouts to control spread. Plants that should compete well with cutleaf coneflower and also complement its light-yellow flowers include ironweed, hollow Joe Pye, and flat-topped aster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSimilar to other Rudbeckia species, black-eyed Susan and brown-eyed Susan, cutleaf coneflower’s petals display ultraviolet coloration invisible to the human eye, but visible to bees. To a bee, the petals are two-toned, like a bullseye indicating the presence of floral rewards. To judge from all the buzzing around the flowers, the bees are pretty good at hitting the mark! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/cl_coneflower.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RULA3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/23311054\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761959577,"sku":"RUDLAC_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761992345,"sku":"RUDLAC_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Rudbeckia_laciniata_1_AK_a3ec883e-534b-4c76-a0f1-c8745b996733.jpg?v=1744748950"},{"product_id":"scrophularia-marilandica","title":"Scrophularia marilandica","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn its understated way, Maryland figwort adds much to the personality and society of the pollinator garden. The plant’s small burgundy flowers appear to be many little mouths calling out for attention. And it seems they know how to get it! Throughout Maryland figwort’s midsummer bloom, the flowers teem with pollinators. Producing a copious amount of nectar, the little blossoms attract a wide variety of flies, ants, bees, and wasps, as well as Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of Maryland figwort’s value to pollinators, the Xerces Society has included it in its “Plants for Pollinators” series, which highlights some of the best pollinator plants throughout the US. And although the plant is not showy, it is nevertheless a species of pleasing dimensions which enhances the structural interest of the pollinator garden. Encountered in NE Ohio habitats including forest edges and open-canopy woodlands, Maryland figwort is adaptable to full sun but seems to prefer partial shade and soils of average moisture. The plant ranges in height from approximately 3-6’, and as a final bonus, is resistant to deer-browsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/maryland-figwort\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/woodland\/plants\/late_figwort.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/plants-for-pollinators-figwort\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761894041,"sku":"SCRMAR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761926809,"sku":"SCRMAR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Scrophularia_marilandica_1_AK_77c60c8a-1b24-4944-a8f3-da211ebc72c8.jpg?v=1744748949"},{"product_id":"silphium-perfoliatum","title":"Silphium perfoliatum","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eFew plants can rival the dramatic architecture of cup plant, whose large, concave leaves capture rainwater to form a series of pools along a central, towering stem. The pools present a rare form of wildlife value, serving as a water source for birds, pollinators, and other organisms. In mid to late summer, a crown of yellow flowers provides a beautiful complement to a backdrop of blue skies. The pollinator value of the plant’s flowers is such that the Xerces society has selected cup plant for its short list of recommended pollinator plants for the Great Lakes region. After the growing season is over, cup plant’s hollow stem continues to serve as nesting habitat for leafcutter bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eNative to NE Ohio habitats including wet meadows, woodland edges, and the margins of water bodies, cup plant grows well under conditions of wet to average soil moisture and full sun to partial shade. In keeping with its imposing stature (up to 10’ tall), cup plant can be quite dominant, frequently forming colonies through growing via numerous rhizomes. If intermingled with other plants as a mixed planting in the garden, cup plant may take over. It thus may be best to plant cup plant in a discrete patch that is spaced apart from other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-047_03_XercesSoc_Pollinator-Plants_Great-Lakes-Region_web-3page_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-047_03_XercesSoc_Pollinator-Plants_Great-Lakes-Region_web-3page_0.pdf\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/cupplantx.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/cupplantx.htm\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Alyssa Zearley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761828505,"sku":"SILPER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761861273,"sku":"SILPER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Silphium_perfoliatum_1_AZ_f4fe13dc-80df-47af-b964-370e19215adc.jpg?v=1744748948"},{"product_id":"silphium-terebinthinaceum","title":"Silphium terebinthinaceum","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a distance, it appears as though prairie dock's big yellow blooms are suspended in mid-air. Sleek, almost leafless stems fade from notice among the sunburst blossoms. At the base of the plant, huge, spade-shaped leaves stand upright and face the sun, maximizing light absorption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to fields and remnant prairies, prairie dock prefers full sun but tolerates a wide range of moisture, ranging from consistently moist to moderately dry. The plant forms a taproot that can extend to a depth of 12’ and leads to very good drought tolerance, once established. Prairie dock may take several years to begin flowering and it is not an aggressive spreader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy itself, prairie dock provides season-long interest, from the emergence of its giant leaves in spring to the blooming of its big yellow flowers in late summer. The plant makes a perfect stand-alone specimen, and when used as a border, it can turn a simple path into a regal walkway. In a mixed garden, an area devoted to several prairie docks will help ensure that the plant’s leaves don’t get obscured by neighboring vegetation. Pairing with bonesets and ironweed sets the stage for a colorful late season show. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their impressive height (up to 10’), the plant’s stems sometimes have a tendency to lean, especially in windy areas. This can be remedied by cutting the stems down to the base of the plant in early July, when they are about 2-3 feet tall. The stems will then regrow to a height of approximately 4 feet and will be resistant to leaning and getting blown over. Plants treated in this manner will then bloom at the usual time for this species, i.e., late August.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/silphium_terebinthinaceum.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/pr_dockx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/ee\/nvy091\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sustainingbeauty.net\/2013\/09\/05\/the-native-plant-garden-pruning-prairie-dock-prevents-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761762969,"sku":"SILTER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761795737,"sku":"SILTER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Silphium_terebinthinaceum_1_AK_5956e147-1a2a-495c-9210-9cbb7d73e83e.jpg?v=1744748947"},{"product_id":"silphium-trifoliatum","title":"Silphium trifoliatum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhen whorled rosinweed blooms across the landscape, a layer of sunny flowerheads marks the transition from meadow to sky. At the center of each big yellow blossom, tubular florets draw in long-tongued pollinators like bumble bees and butterflies. The plant’s leaves encircle its tall stem, creating an attractive look even when the plant isn't in flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eOne of the more easterly distributed members of the silphium genus, whorled rosinweed is tolerant of light shade in addition to full sun, and it occupies woodland openings as well as meadows. If growing at the edge of a tree canopy, however, the plant has a tendency to lean toward the sun. In sunny situations, whorled rosinweed may have difficulty supporting itself during its first growing season, but will be more upright in subsequent years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhorled rosinweed grows well in soil moisture ranging from moderately wet to moderately dry, forming small colonies through the production of short underground stems. In overly dry soil, the plant will persist but its flowers will be smaller and less impressive. Attaining a mature height of 5 – 8’, this plant is a long-lived perennial that reliably blooms in midsummer year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SITR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/Napa\/TaxonMaps\/Genus\/County\/Silphium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriplants.com\/Silphium_perfoliatum_page.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 \u003cb\u003e©\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/135462296\"\u003eElias\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\"\u003eCC0 1.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761697433,"sku":"SILTRI_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761730201,"sku":"SILTRI_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Silphium_trifoliatum_1_JS_a548f1cf-0d77-449a-8431-83e6b61f9f1d.jpg?v=1744748946"},{"product_id":"solidago-bicolor","title":"Solidago bicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eA fair-flowered maverick from a famously golden clan, white goldenrod offers all of the wildlife benefits of other goldenrods, but with an added dash of individuality. Try as it might to go its own way, though, it seems that Ohio’s only white goldenrod just can’t help drawing a crowd! Indeed, white goldenrod attracts an adoring plethora of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and wasps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eIn recognition of the plant’s ecological importance, the Xerces Society has designated it as a plant of special value to native bees, as well as one that supports conservation biological control. The latter designation indicates that white goldenrod attracts predators of insects that can be detrimental to food gardens and crops, thus providing an important non-chemical means of pest management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eA plant of open-canopied oak woodlands, sandy ridges, and rocky bluffs, white goldenrod’s ability to thrive on thin, dry soils has actually made it a plant of interest in the construction of green roofs. In the garden, white goldenrod attains a height of 2-3’, and grows well in soils ranging from average moisture to dry, and under full sunlight to partial shade. The plant is especially useful in dry woodland gardens, where it works nicely in combination with white wood aster and wreath goldenrod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cmnh.org\/goldenrods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SOBI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.landurbplan.2014.07.007\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/solidago-bicolor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1\u003cb\u003e ©\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/135193498\"\u003eOwen Strickland\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/60469709\"\u003eRob Curtis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761631897,"sku":"SOLBIC_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761664665,"sku":"SOLBIC_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Solidago_bicolor_Rob_Curtis.jpg?v=1744748945"},{"product_id":"solidago-caesia","title":"Solidago caesia","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eOn a wooded ridge in September, yellow blossoms arch brightly across the forest floor as though tracing the paths of unseen woodland sprites. The blossoms belong to wreath goldenrod, and as for the sprites - indeed, they are present, clad in black and yellow and buzzing from bloom to bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWith its arching form, this flower of the forest doesn’t match the common notion of a goldenrod. But like other goldenrods, wreath goldenrod is beloved by bees and a wide range of other pollinators. Bumble bees and metallic green sweat bees are some of the most frequent visitors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eIn the garden, wreath goldenrod grows well under part shade to shade and in soil moisture ranging from moderate to moderately dry. This plant is an especially good choice for drier woodland gardens, where it works well in combination with white wood aster and white goldenrod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eResearch into goldenrod habitats and bloom times shows some of the ways these plants compete with one another for pollinators’ attention. When two goldenrod species occupy the same habitat, they will often bloom at different times. And when goldenrod bloom times overlap, the species in question typically occupy different habitats. Each goldenrod species thus attempts to ensure that when it blooms, it has maximum access to local pollinators with respect to other, nearby goldenrods. This point is well demonstrated by wreath goldenrod and zigzag goldenrod: although both are species of the forest with overlapping bloom times, wreath goldenrod tends to grow in drier upland woods whereas zigzag goldenrod tends to grow in wetter lowland woods, such as floodplain forests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/woodland\/plants\/bl_goldenrod.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2307\/2483456\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cmnh.org\/goldenrods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761566361,"sku":"SOLCAE_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761599129,"sku":"SOLCAE_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Solidago_caesia_2_JS_f189236b-78d0-4b4b-a6d2-f7ee849b583a.jpg?v=1744748944"},{"product_id":"solidago-nemoralis","title":"Solidago nemoralis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eGray goldenrod delivers all the large-scale wildlife value of other goldenrods, packaged into a charming little form. A perfect plant for sunny, dry areas or gardens focusing on smaller-statured species, gray goldenrod typically stays under 2 feet tall and produces an arching cluster of bright yellow flowers late in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA pioneer species of old and overgrazed farm fields and eroded slopes, gray goldenrod is proficient at surviving on dry, nutrient poor soils that other plants find to be inhospitable. In these places, it adds considerable wildlife value to the landscape, providing an excellent late season nectar and pollen source for long and short tongued bees, wasps, beetles, flies, butterflies, and moths. Along with other goldenrods, the plant’s foliage supports the development of 122 species of moth and butterfly caterpillars, which in turn are a critical food source for birds, especially nestlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/e579ab31-72d8-43b8-9cf9-084dc568b0f4\/Landscaping-for-Biodiversity_2017-3.pdf.ashx%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/fld_goldenrodx.htm%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cmnh.org\/goldenrods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/factsheet\/pdf\/fs_sone.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativeplantfinder.nwf.org\/Plants\/3081\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761435289,"sku":"SOLNEM_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761468057,"sku":"SOLNEM_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Solidago_nemoralis_1_AK_387114c1-b52a-4243-8417-382707976e8a.jpg?v=1744748943"},{"product_id":"solidago-rugosa","title":"Solidago rugosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter absorbing the sun’s rays for months, wrinkleleaf goldenrod erupts in golden-yellow color in September, as though saturated with light. The blooming of hundreds of yellow flowerheads along the plant’s branches is a windfall for pollinators. Goldenrods are among the most important plants for supporting pollen-specialist bees, which have strict pollen requirements. Considering that 20 – 45% of native bees are specialists, healthy bee populations can only be maintained by planting the plants that host these bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inhabitant of meadows and open-canopied woodlands, wrinkleleaf goldenrod is quite adaptable, performing well under full sunlight to partial shade and in moderately wet to moderately dry soil. The plant will attain a mature height of 3-6’ and will likely spread via rhizome to form a small colony, though it is generally not aggressive. Look for wrinkleleaf goldenrod to produce its bright yellow blooms for approximately 1 month in late summer or early fall. For a stunning pairing, plant wrinkleleaf goldenrod with New England aster or purple-stemmed aster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/press.princeton.edu\/books\/paperback\/9780691160771\/the-bees-in-your-backyard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/what-role-native-bees-united-states#:~:text=About%2020%25%2D45%25%20of,removed%2C%20the%20bee%20goes%20away\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hachettebookgroup.com\/titles\/douglas-w-tallamy\/natures-best-hope\/9781604699005\/?lens=timber-press\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/wl_goldenrod.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href='%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.2307\/2483456\"' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761304217,"sku":"SOLRUG_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761336985,"sku":"SOLRUG_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Solidago_rugosa_1_JS_3b492742-43a7-4989-b8f7-5fc938c24e0a.jpg?v=1744748941"},{"product_id":"spiraea-tomentosa","title":"Spiraea tomentosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteeplebush has it all: showy pink flower spikes, handsome foliage, and reddish-gold fall color. The plant grows to nearly 4’ tall with an upright shape. However, cutting the stems back to six inches in winter will make the plant closer to 2’ and mound shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"#3 container","offer_id":43198761238681,"sku":"SPITOM_3","price":58.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/products\/Spiraea_tomentosa_1.jpg?v=1744748940"},{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-novae-angliae","title":"Symphyotrichum novae-angliae","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the meadow’s great color motifs can be achieved with this singular wildflower, whose golden-yellow discs and bold purple rays throw subtlety to the autumn winds. Monarchs and other butterflies are drawn to the plant’s flashy flowerheads, each of which offers an easy landing zone and multiple opportunities to probe for nectar. Green metallic sweat bees are also frequent visitors, adding to an already colorful scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ohio native that can be found in meadows and marshy areas as well as along roadsides, New England aster grows best under full sun and in soils of moderately wet to average moisture. The plant’s fairly broad moisture tolerance makes it a great choice for a rain garden, which will typically fluctuate from wet to rather dry. New England aster is one of the showiest autumn bloomers and it can be a fine focal point for both prairie-style and more orderly gardens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the growing season progresses, New England aster’s lower leaves often turn brown, and this can be handled in a couple ways. Trimming the plant to half its height prior to mid-July will cause it to be shorter and shrubbier, and any dried foliage will be less conspicuous. This will also make the plant less likely to lean over later in the season. Planting a shorter plant in front of New England aster will also serve to conceal New England aster’s lower leaves. Mountain mints and early goldenrod work well in this role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew England aster spreads slowly via rhizomes to form a patch of plants, but it can spread quite rapidly via seed. Spreading by seed is not an issue in gardens that are fully occupied by vegetation, but it can be problematic in areas of bare soil and to a lesser extent in mulched beds. Removing New England aster’s faded flowerheads will prevent seed formation, allowing one to enjoy the plant’s beauty and pollinator value without the headache of having to pull unwanted seedlings the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/ne_asterx.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/what-role-native-bees-united-states#:~:text=About%2020%25%2D45%25%20of,removed%2C%20the%20bee%20goes%20away\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e. Photo 2 by Alyssa Zearley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761107609,"sku":"SYMNOV_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761140377,"sku":"SYMNOV_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Symphyotrichum_novae_angliae_1_AK_060f571b-b525-4a20-905f-14997bdc044d.jpg?v=1744748938"},{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-prenanthoides","title":"Symphyotrichum prenanthoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe subtle blue of crooked-stemmed aster’s autumn bloom hints of the sweet reward that awaits pollinators. Migratory butterflies like the monarch and common buckeye take notice, stopping by for a sip of sugary nectar on their southward flight. Fall mining bees visit as well, gathering the plant’s pollen in order to feed it to their offspring in their underground nests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA NE Ohio native of woodland edges and wet woods, crooked-stemmed aster grows well in moderately wet to average moisture and under full to partial sunlight. The plant is especially fond of streamside habitats that provide moist, well-drained soil and a gap in the forest canopy. Attaining a mature height of 1-3’, crooked-stemmed aster often spreads to form a small colony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrooked-stemmed aster’s modest size and tolerance for partial shade make it especially useful in the autumn garden. Alongside calico aster and zigzag goldenrod, the plant is part of a colorful lineup that will be an absolute hit with pollinators. Like these other plants, crooked stemmed aster spreads by seed and rhizome and requires no extra care to keep coming back. The plant’s windborne seeds may lead to seedlings popping up throughout the garden, so removal of old flowerheads may be desirable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1656\/045.023.0210\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/entnemdept.ufl.edu\/creatures\/misc\/bees\/ceratina.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesotawildflowers.info\/flower\/crooked-aster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fieldbioinohio.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/some-ohio-asters.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/factsheet\/pdf\/fs_sypr6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Julie Slater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198761042073,"sku":"SYMPRE_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761074841,"sku":"SYMPRE_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Symphyotrichum_prenanthoides_1_JS_f8e4f315-23eb-48e5-8d89-85d5960ce4a6.jpg?v=1744748937"},{"product_id":"verbena-hastata","title":"Verbena hastata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eTall (3-5’) but delicate in appearance, blue vervain adds a lovely blue-violet accent to the pollinator garden in summer. Flowers bloom upon vertical spikes which are grouped in candelabra-like fashion. As new blooms replace old, flowers ascend the spikes during a long, 2-month period (July – August).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eIn terms of pollinator value, blue vervain is especially favored by longer tongued insects, and it is an excellent plant for attracting butterflies. Several species of songbirds have been known to consume the seeds of blue vervain, including the cardinal, swamp sparrow, field sparrow, song sparrow, and dark-eyed junco. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis plant can tolerate periods of flooding and will grow best in sunny situations within soils ranging from wet to average moisture. During summer dry spells, blue vervain will likely require some supplemental watering. In the context of NE Ohio natural areas, blue vervain is most frequently encountered in floodplains and wet meadows. In the garden, blue vervain does a good job maintaining an upright posture and is not inclined to flop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/wetland\/plants\/bl_vervain.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198760976537,"sku":"VERHAS_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198761009305,"sku":"VERHAS_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Verbena_hastata_1_AK_83d66ca2-a237-490d-954a-b16fe136e67b.jpg?v=1744748937"},{"product_id":"verbesina-alternifolia","title":"Verbesina alternifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eLate in the summer, wingstem’s flowerheads appear like bursts of soft yellow light. Thriving under a range of conditions, wingstem can be found growing in meadows as well as streamside forests. The plant is tolerant of both wet and average soils and is thus a perfect choice for rain gardens, which typically show much fluctuation in terms of moisture. And wingstem is one of the rare wet-tolerant plants that can also handle shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA competitive species, wingstem spreads via long rhizomes and often forms sizeable colonies. Its resistance to staying put makes it more fitting for a prairie-style garden than one that is more orderly. Including other vigorous species when gardening with wingstem will help to reign it in, leading to a more balanced outcome. Late boneset, grass-leaved goldenrod, New England aster, and tall ironweed are all robust, late season bloomers that can often be found growing alongside wingstem in nature. Ironweed, in particular, pairs very well with wingstem, creating a stunning magenta and yellow combo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWherever it grows, wingstem is an important plant for wildlife, especially bumble bees. The florets at the center of wingstem’s flowerheads have a long-tubular shape which is well-suited for the bees. Short-tongued pollinators can’t access the nectar contained in the florets, which leaves more for the bumble bees, which are long-tongued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/e579ab31-72d8-43b8-9cf9-084dc568b0f4\/Landscaping-for-Biodiversity_2017-3.pdf.ashx%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/wingstem.htm%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=VEAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/verbesina-alternifolia\/%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Dhttps:\/\/www.missouriplants.com\/Verbesina_alternifolia_page.html%E2%80%9D\" target=\"”_blank”\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198760911001,"sku":"VRBALT_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198760943769,"sku":"VRBALT_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Verbesina_alternifolia_1_AK_53635362-7b61-48bc-8af4-018d6972f7da.jpg?v=1744748936"},{"product_id":"vernonia-gigantea","title":"Vernonia gigantea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWith flowers that are among the most intensely purple of any in the state, tall ironweed makes a distinctive contribution to the garden color pallette. Adding to the plant’s appeal is its ability to draw in butterflies. During the month of August, one may observe that swallowtail butterflies flutter from one cluster of searing purple blooms to another, seemingly oblivious to the other flowers of the meadow. Their appreciation may be due to the high concentration of amino acids contained in tall ironweed’s nectar. Research indicates that butterflies favor amino acid rich nectar, and such nectar may confer reproductive benefits, such as increased egg counts and larval mass. In addition to butterflies, tall ironweed also attracts bee flies, skippers, and various bees, primarily of the long-tongued variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eGrowing best under full sun to partial shade, tall ironweed is adapted to a wide range in soil moisture, from moderately wet to moderately dry. Within its native NE Ohio range, tall ironweed can frequently be found in meadows, along forest edges, and along roadsides, often in association with goldenrods, late boneset, and wingstem. These species all bloom around the same time and make good garden-mates for a naturalized look. The association of tall ironweed with wingstem is especially renowned, in part due to this pairing’s’ gorgeous purple and yellow color motif, but also due to the close resemblance between the two species when not in bloom. A good competitor, tall ironweed spreads by means of underground stems, attains a height of 3 – 7 feet, and is avoided by deer and other browsing mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriplants.com\/Vernonia_gigantea_page.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3732\/apps.1600148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/429150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00442-012-2395-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/savanna\/plants\/tl_ironweed.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marylandbiodiversity.com\/species\/Seasonality.php?species=4451\u0026amp;partofyear=Jan%20-%20Dec\u0026amp;startyear=1983\u0026amp;endyear=2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1046\/j.1365-2311.2000.00233.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e9\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/BF02430273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e10\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto 1 by Julie Slater. Photo 2 by Alyssa Zearley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198760845465,"sku":"VERGIG_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198760878233,"sku":"VERGIG_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Vernonia_gigantea_1_JS_c0dc6652-ff08-4ed4-b7a3-fe3cc470c925.jpg?v=1744748935"},{"product_id":"veronicastrum-virginicum","title":"Veronicastrum virginicum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWith their tall, tapering shape and soft white glow, the flowers of Culver’s Root rise above the garden like the spires of a palace in some mystic realm. The plant’s visitors are equally fantastical, including that famous orange and black traveler, the monarch butterfly. At the height of summer, monarchs are known to favor Culver’s root as a nectar source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eNative to NE Ohio meadows and woodland edges, Culver’s root grows well in both partial shade and full sun, and soils of average moisture. Its tall, slender form adds variety to the garden structure, and the rings of leaves around its stem are a fun element as well. As a white midsummer bloomer, Culver’s root makes a fine contribution to the yellows and pinks of plants like wild bergamot and grey-headed coneflower. The plant may spread by rhizome and seed to form a small colony, but it is not aggressive toward its neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eCulver's root is a top-rated plant for pollinators, attracting a wide range of bees, flies, and butterflies. The flowers provide easily accessible nectar and are thus a great resource for short-tongued pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p7\/bees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovenativeplants.com\/nativemeadowscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandmetroparks.com\/getmedia\/420fa064-156d-4ec2-a35a-39663c8d720a\/2017NR02_Landscaping-for-Biodiversity.pdf.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/prairie\/plantx\/culverx.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-05\/17-007_02_XercesSoc_MonarchNectarPlants_Great-Lakes_web-3page.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=VEVI4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinationpress.com\/store\/p5\/pollinatorsofnativeplants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/blog\/5-ways-to-increase-nesting-habitat-for-bees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cspan\u003e©\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/59003943@N00\/4765596015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAaron Carlson\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198760779929,"sku":"VERVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198760812697,"sku":"VERVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Veronicastrum_virginicum_1_Aaron_Carlson_cae0be1f-e546-406b-ae78-ad548c088952.jpg?v=1744748934"},{"product_id":"hypericum-ascyron","title":"Hypericum ascyron","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat St. John's wort has attractive foliage, with blue-green, rounded leaves. It is a robust and adaptable plant which can tolerate rocky soils. Particularly loved by bumblebees, the large yellow flowers attract a variety of bees and beetles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto \u003cb\u003e© \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/44884771\"\u003eRob Curtis,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43198760714393,"sku":"HYPASC_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43198760747161,"sku":"HYPASC_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Hypericum_ascyron_Rob_Curtis.png?v=1744748933"},{"product_id":"persicaria-virginiana","title":"Persicaria virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eProviding a dynamic backdrop to the shade garden, jumpseed’s leaves display a dark magenta marking that slowly fades as the growing season progresses. A vigorous grower, jumpseed is quite abundant in Ohio’s forests and shows much potential as a groundcover in shaded landscapes. In midsummer, the plant produces a tall stalk of small white blossoms that offer nectar to both short and long tongued pollinators. Frequent insect visitors include bumble bees, leaf-cutting bees, various wasp species, and the lovely green metallic sweat bee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural situations, bottlebrush grass and white snakeroot are among jumpseed’s most common associates, along with other woodland herbs such as white wood aster and zigzag goldenrod. Once jumpseed produces its seed, contact with the stalk can cause the seed to launch, i.e., “jump,” up to 4 meters. Flowering for up to two months in mid to late summer, this interesting forest plant attains a height of approximately 2’ and grows best under partial to full shade in soils of moderately wet to moderately dry moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugwoodcloud.org\/imageSites\/pdf\/midatlantic-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiswildflowers.info\/woodland\/plants\/jumpseed.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos 1 and 2 by Julie Slater. Photo 3 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43199429804185,"sku":"PERVIR_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43199429836953,"sku":"PERVIR_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Persicaria_virginiana_1_JS_8e81ae88-6903-49bd-ab35-093155d4a6f5.jpg?v=1744748932"},{"product_id":"allium-cernuum","title":"Allium cernuum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA patch of nodding wild onion is a fanciful sight in the July garden, with semi-spherical clusters of pink blooms arching forward from slender stalks. The plants’ leaves are long and narrow, providing a nice contrast with neighboring vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eNodding wild onion is able to grow in dry soils and can thus be found in some challenging environments. Within the historic tallgrass prairie region, nodding wild onion is a plant of sand and gravel hill prairies, growing on south-facing bluffs along with little bluestem, side-oats grama, and drought-tolerant forbs. The plant also has found a home on green roofs, a new technology which aims to cool urban areas and minimize runoff through covering rooftops with live vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eOwing to its short stature, nodding wild onion works well as a garden border plant, and it also is a good choice for container gardening. When planted with grey-headed coneflower, common yarrow, wild bergamot, black-eyed Susan, and purple coneflower, nodding wild onion is part of a knockout midsummer show. The plant is also a pollinator favorite, attracting beetles, hover flies, and a variety of short and long-tongued bees. As an added bonus, nodding wild onion is highly resistant to deer and rabbit herbivory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ashleykeesling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAshley Keesling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow City","offers":[{"title":"4 inch pot","offer_id":43199412535449,"sku":"ALLCER_4","price":7.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon pot","offer_id":43199412568217,"sku":"ALLCER_G","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1075\/5225\/files\/Allium_cernuum_Dave_Lage.png?v=1744748929"}],"url":"https:\/\/meadowcitynursery.com\/collections\/browse-plants.oembed?page=6","provider":"Meadow City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}