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Prairie Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

White Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

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.

Gatsby Gal® Oakleaf Hydrangea is a compact native selection that delivers one of the finest combinations of flower, foliage, and fall color in the shade garden. Large, cone-shaped white flower panicles emerge in summer and age beautifully to creamy-pink tones, excellent for both fresh and dried arrangements. Deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop through the growing season, then puts on a spectacular autumn show in shades of orange, red-burgundy, and copper-bronze. Growing 3–5 feet tall and wide in partial shade, it fits beautifully in borders or as an accent planting with consistent moisture. Resistant to deer and disease, and attractive to butterflies and birds, it’s a genuinely rewarding native shrub. A beautiful, low-maintenance selection that delivers seasonal interest from summer blooms through fall foliage.

Dense, glossy green foliage turns a splendid merlot color with cool winter temperatures. Clusters of delicate, bell-shaped, white summer flowers produce exceptionally large, red, ornamental berries that hold from fall through to spring. Works well as a foundation plant or groundcover. A delight in mixed holiday container plantings. Evergreen.

The brightly colored flowers of Limelight have a refreshing effect on the late summer garden. A large, hardy Panicle Hydrangea (cone-shaped flowers), Limelight produces big, dense, domed panicles in late summer that last through fall. The flowers emerge bright lime green, brightening to ivory white, then gradually fading to pinkish green and finally tan in winter. The multi-hued, long-lasting flowers are great for cutting and drying. Excellent as a stand-alone specimen or planted in groups for a stunning display in large areas. Panicle Hydrangea don't appreciate shade as much as other Hydrangea, and are best planted in full to partial sun and kept evenly moist. Prune lightly in late fall or early spring, removing no more than 1/3 of the stem length.

Rocky Mountain Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers with rose overtones and dark red eyes rising above the foliage from mid summer to mid fall, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves are green in color. The foliage often turns coppery-bronze in fall.