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Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias syriaca
Common Name: common milkweed

This native classic is best known as a food of larval monarch butterflies (along with its cousins A. incarnata and A. tuberosa). Robust, yet beautiful with deep pink clusters of fragrant flowers in June and July followed by lovely pods of silky seeds in October.

Height: 2-4 Feet
Spread: 1 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Lavandula × intermedia Phenomenal™ 'Niko'
Lavandula × intermedia Phenomenal™ 'Niko'
Common Name: lavender

A uniform plant both in production and the garden. Extremely tolerant to heat & humidity with superior winter survival and hardiness to Zone 5 - this lavender has been tested in several locations in Minnesota and Michigan with excellent results. Also resistant to common root and foliar diseases. Blooms best after vernalization. Developed & introduced by Peace Tree Farm. Required breeder tags must ship with all orders.

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

Lobelia siphilitica
Lobelia siphilitica
Common Name: great blue lobelia

The spikes of brilliant true blue flowers on this wetland native attract butterflies, hummingbirds and neighbors to your garden! Lobelia siphilitica provides outstanding color for the border, wet meadow or pond edge. Naturalizes easily in moist soils, but tolerates periods of drought.

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8