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Asclepias verticillata
Asclepias verticillata
Common Name: horsetail milkweed, whorled milkweed

A widely adaptable and tough native that is a deer-resistant food for larval butterflies. The fine-textured foliage provides a dark green backdrop for the clusters of white flowers that appear in June and July.

Height: 1-3 Feet
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Ratibida pinnata
Ratibida pinnata
Common Name: prairie coneflower

Brown cones with reflexed yellow ray petals adorn this midwestern prairie native in midsummer. Emits a soft fragrance of anise when seeds are crushed. Long-lived and very easy to grow in most situations. Great for attracting birds and butterflies! Combines well with meadow grasses and flowers. Makes a wonderful cut flower, too!

Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8