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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

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Common Name: blue-eyed grass

Bright blue star-shaped flowers with gold centers rise above fine, semi-evergreen, iris-like foliage from May to June. Excellent for edging, the 3/4" flowers are very good sized for the genus. We are very excited about this little gem. It will charm your customers for 8-10 weeks! Named by Robert Herman, who found it in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9