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Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Common Name: calico aster
Who can resist plants with great names? Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant 3-4' mound of purplish-black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. A stronger, more statuesque sister of Aster 'Prince' that will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. Thousands of flowers per plant—a butterfly's dream! |
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Common Name: New England aster
A naturally compact form with deep purple flowers in August and September. Eye-popping with Solidago 'Golden Fleece'. One of the most garden-worthy native selections out there. A fine introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center. |
Height: 18 in
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Carex muskingumensis
Common Name: Muskingum sedge
A fine-textured sedge that resembles palm fronds? How strange! Naturally occuring in moist habitats such as low, swampy woods and wet meadows, this native cool-season sedge adds textural interest to any planting. |
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
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Scutellaria incana
Common Name: hoary skullcap
An eastern meadow native that provides weeks of color in mid-summer. Purple flowers top bushy green plants. Found at wood's edge and in sunny meadows from New York to Arkansas.
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Height: 2-4 Feet
Spread: 12-16 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'
Common Name: autumn goldenrod
Another fantastic Mt. Cuba introduction. A stunning show of sprays of golden yellow flowers from mid-August through September. Semievergreen heart-shaped leaves. Truly an excellent groundcover and bee and butterfly charmer! Hairstreaks, sulphurs and skippers are particularly attracted to goldenrod. Monarchs visit it during their autumn migration. |
Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 24-36 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name: yellow prairie grass
A vigorous native warm season grass with bluish green foliage turning a translucent yellow-deep gold fall color and bearing beautiful panicles of copper. Excellent for cut flowers.
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Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-9
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