Zigzag Goldenrod is smothered in stunning clusters of gold star-shaped flowers with yellow overtones at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its large oval leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Drops of Jupiter Oregano features showy spikes of pink trumpet-shaped flowers with lavender overtones at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant oval leaves remain chartreuse in color with hints of yellow throughout the season.

Petals ranging from peachy orange to creamy white fade to pink towards the edges. Flowers are held closer to the foliage, creating a compact, rounded form that requires no staking. Mildew-resistant foliage stays attractive all season long. Perennial.

Asian Moon Butterfly Bush features showy panicles of fragrant purple flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has green deciduous foliage. The narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Floristan Violet Blazing Star delivers vertical drama to the sunny border with dense, upright spikes of vivid violet-purple flowers that open from the tip downward through mid to late summer. As a Great Lakes native, it draws an impressive parade of butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds throughout its bloom season—a living magnet for pollinators that also happens to be one of the finest cut flowers the perennial garden produces. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall with a narrow, tidy footprint of 12 to 18 inches, it fits neatly into the middle of a border where its strong vertical lines contrast beautifully with mounding or spreading companions. Deer, rabbits, insects, and disease all leave it alone, and it grows happily in the challenging root zone of black walnut trees, making it one of the most versatile natives for difficult planting conditions. The seed heads that follow the blooms extend the ornamental season into fall and provide important food for overwintering birds. Mass plant it for a prairie-inspired sweep, or repeat it through the border as a unifying accent that brings structure, color, and wildlife value in one plant.

New Vintage Terra Cotta Yarrow brings warm, earthy richness to the summer and fall border with flat-topped flower clusters in a nuanced blend of orange, amber, and copper tones. The color deepens and mellows beautifully as the season progresses, delivering a sophisticated palette that complements both traditional and contemporary garden designs. Feathery, fragrant foliage forms a sturdy upright clump that holds its shape without staking. This low-water, heat-tolerant perennial is genuinely tough—deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant, and happy in challenging, dry soils. Excellent for cutting and drying; butterflies are reliable visitors throughout the season.

Bee Mine Red Bee Balm is a compact, disease-resistant Monarda that delivers bold crimson blooms through the summer without the sprawling or mildew issues that can plague older varieties. The vivid red flower heads have a distinctive, spiky texture that creates an eye-catching display in borders and mass plantings alike. As a Great Lakes native, it draws an impressive range of wildlife—hummingbirds, butterflies, and songbirds all return to it reliably. Growing 24 to 36 inches, it fits comfortably in mid-border positions and makes an excellent cut flower. Juglone tolerant and cold hardy, it’s a dependable, ecologically valuable perennial.

Coral Bells, Dolce Toffee Tart is a stunning mounded perennial with foliage that emerges amber-orange and matures to rich gold tones. Delicate creamy white flowers bloom on tall scapes during midsummer, adding elegant height and contrast. Perfect for partially shaded beds, borders, and containers, this variety brings year-round color and texture to your garden. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for mixed plantings and landscape designs.

Entrapment Daylily features bold purple trumpet-shaped flowers with white overtones and gold throats at the ends of the stems in mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Blue Flag Iris rewards the water’s edge with elegant, true-blue blooms veined in violet and gold, unfurling atop sword-like foliage from late spring into summer. Native to eastern North America, it’s perfectly at home in the damp ground along a pond, stream, or rain garden where many perennials struggle. Reaching two to three feet tall in tidy upright clumps, it brings vertical structure to a sunny border and its blooms are lovely cut for the vase. Butterflies work the flowers, while its spreading roots make it a natural choice for stabilizing soil along banks and slopes. It asks for steady moisture and full sun, and is seldom browsed by deer or rabbits and untroubled by pests or disease. Plant it in a bold drift at the pond’s margin for a sweep of early-summer blue.

Hermann's Pride Yellow Archangel features subtle spikes of yellow flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. Its attractive serrated narrow leaves remain silver in color with distinctive dark green veins throughout the season.

Vancouver™ Cotton Candy Clematis features showy white star-shaped flowers with hot pink overtones and buttery yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has green deciduous foliage. The compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Summer Carnival Hibiscus features bold pink round flowers with fuchsia overtones along the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its large serrated lobed leaves remain green in color with showy creamy white variegation throughout the season.

Vanilla Drip™ coneflower brings elegance to any garden with its stunning double-white blooms that maintain their beauty throughout hot summers. This pollinator favorite draws bees and butterflies season-long, making it both visually striking and ecologically valuable. Perfect for adding pristine color and wildlife activity to borders and beds.

A surprising splash of bold colour awaits beneath this upright hosta variety. As if the bright green foliage edged in icy white wasn't enough to tempt you, Sorbet displays contrasting red petioles that really cause a stir. A truly unique variety, it's ideal for brightening shady borders or container gardens.

This charming version of the ever-popular Stella D’Oro will get as much acclaim as its sibling. With lavender-purple fragrant flowers; it exhibits the same great habit, repeat blooming and it is a cinch to grow and maintain. ‘Purple De Oro’ daylily is a fantastic reblooming purple. Blooms are around 3″ on scapes that grow about 20″ tall, making it perfect for borders.

This robust grower will make will make a statement in your shade garden with its bright mustard yellow flower spikes in summer. Very large, thick, serrated leaves form a compact clump.

Michigan Lily is one of the most striking native wildflowers of the Great Lakes region, rising on graceful stems to 24 to 36 inches tall in midsummer and bearing vivid orange flowers whose swept-back petals and dark spotting create an unforgettable, natural drama in the partly shaded border. As a true native species, it supports native pollinators with genuine ecological importance and serves as a host plant for a range of beneficial insects throughout the growing season. Unlike many hybrid lilies, it thrives in partial shade and is perfectly adapted to the moisture and soil conditions of its home region, making it a low-maintenance and reliable garden plant once established. The upright, architectural stems and reflexed flowers draw the eye upward and create a wild, naturalistic effect that pairs beautifully with ferns, native grasses, and other woodland-edge perennials. Deer, rabbits, and most pests leave it alone, and it handles the challenging root chemistry of black walnut trees without missing a beat. A conservation plant with real ornamental value—one of the best reasons to garden with natives.

Hosta 'Fragrant Dream' features distinctive heart-shaped leaves with apple-green coloring and pale yellow margins that mature to crisp white, creating striking contrast in the garden. Large, fragrant tubular white flowers bloom abundantly, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators while filling the air with delicate fragrance. The textured foliage provides year-round visual interest, complementing surrounding plants beautifully. Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings where its elegant form and luminous variegation brighten darker corners.

Pink Lightning Bugleweed lives up to its name with a quick, colorful spring display that brightens shaded borders and groundcover beds from early in the season. Semi-evergreen and spreading, it forms a neat, low mat of glossy dark green leaves that tops out under a foot tall and fills in gradually without becoming invasive. The spring flower spikes rise above the foliage in a cheerful burst of color that draws butterflies to even the shadiest garden corners. It adapts well to partial shade with regular moisture, spreading reliably to cover slopes, suppress weeds, and create clean edges along walkways and borders. Deer and rabbits seldom bother it, and it handles challenging soil conditions including those near black walnut trees without skipping a beat. An easygoing, hardworking groundcover for the spots in your garden that beg for something low and lovely.

Pardon Me Daylily features bold fragrant burgundy trumpet-shaped flowers with chartreuse throats at the ends of the stems from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Big, double blooms with soft peachy-yellow petals feature showy flashes of magenta. Flowers are held closer to the foliage, creating a compact, rounded form that requires no staking. Mildew-resistant foliage stays attractive all season long.

Pugster White is proof that big garden impact can come in a tidy little package. This compact butterfly bush is covered all summer in full-size, pure white flower clusters—each one centered with a tiny golden-orange eye—held on thick, sturdy stems. The honey-sweet, fragrant blooms are absolute magnets for butterflies and hummingbirds, keeping the garden alive with movement from summer well into fall. Its mounded, space-saving form makes it a natural fit for the front of a border, a sunny accent bed, or a large container. Deer rarely bother it, and it reblooms reliably without deadheading, thriving in full sun with average moisture. For the longest, most generous flowering, treat it like a perennial and cut it back hard each spring.