Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) A vibrant, sun-loving perennial with bold, red and yellow bicolored flowers, it thrives in poor soil and resists drought, making it a resilient addition to any garden. Its blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) A vibrant, drought-resistant perennial with bright orange to yellow flowers, it's a crucial host plant for monarch butterfly larvae and a favorite nectar source for a variety of pollinators.
Dwarf Evening Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) A low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial with large, sunny yellow flowers that open in the evening and close by the next afternoon. It's particularly attractive to night-flying pollinators such as moths, playing a key role in nocturnal pollination. This plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders.
Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) A charming, native perennial with distinctive, nodding red and yellow flowers, it's a favorite of hummingbirds and bees for its nectar..
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) A striking perennial with tall, spikey plumes of purple flowers, it's a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, offering abundant nectar.
Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) A bright, sun-loving perennial with daisy-like yellow flowers, it's highly attractive to bees and butterflies, providing abundant nectar. This plant contributes to soil health and erosion control.
Blue Flax (Linum lewisii) A delicate, perennial wildflower with sky-blue flowers that bloom early in the morning and fade by afternoon, it's drought-resistant and thrives in full sun, attracting bees and other pollinators.
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) - A vibrant, late-blooming perennial with deep purple flowers and yellow centers, it's a critical food source for pollinators preparing for migration or winter, boosting the health of pollinator populations and adding a burst of color to the autumn landscape
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) A resilient, native perennial featuring clusters of vivid blue to purple flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. It thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is a valuable source of nectar.
Ox-Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) A hardy, native perennial with bright, sun-like yellow flowers that resemble small sunflowers, it's a beacon for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) A robust, drought-tolerant perennial with large, daisy-like purple flowers and prominent central cones, it's renowned for attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, especially finches who feed on its seeds.
Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) A robust, drought-resistant perennial known for its striking spikes of deep blue to violet flowers, it's highly attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
Upland White Goldenrod (Solidago ptarmicoides) is a unique perennial that features clusters of bright white flowers with yellow centers. Thriving in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, this plant is highly attractive to a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) A fragrant, native perennial known for its lavender-pink flower clusters that resemble a burst of fireworks, it's highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
