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Asclepias incarnata
Asclepias incarnata
Common Name: swamp milkweed

One of the most beautiful of native perennials with clusters of upturned pink flowers in June and July. Much underused in average garden conditions! Attracts butterflies of all kinds. Willow-like leaves are 4-5" long. Occurs in floodplains and wet meadows.

Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
Common Name: willowleaf sunflower

Blooming from September to a hard frost, Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' is a wonderful addition to the perennial garden. The narrow, dark green willow-like leaves form into a tight mound giving a tidy shrub-like appearance from spring through summer before it erupts into color in the fall.

Height: 24-26 Inches
Spread: 20-24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9