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Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias tuberosa
Common Name: butterfly milkweed

A tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterflies and is especially attractive to Monarchs. A beautiful solution for a dry sunny slope! Occurs in dry fields and roadsides in most of the US.

Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Coreopsis verticillata
Coreopsis verticillata
Common Name: whorled tickseed

This hardy species is a delightful and tough landscape solution. Taller and more vigorous than 'Moonbeam' or 'Zagreb', it has bright yellow flowers for 8 weeks or more, from late May to early August and often later. Drought tolerant and easy to grow in a garden or along the roadside.

Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 18-24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8