Button Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) is a native wildflower of the central and eastern United States, historically found in dry prairies, savannas, and open woodlands where its tough, deep-rooted nature helped it thrive in harsh conditions. It is known for its thick, sturdy stems topped with rounded, button-like clusters of rosy-purple flowers that open irregularly along the spike, creating a charming, textural look that pollinators—especially bees and butterflies—love. The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that form a basal clump and become smaller up the stem, giving it a clean, upright habit perfect for naturalistic plantings. To grow Button Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun and well-drained soil, allowing them to undergo natural winter stratification or refrigerate them before planting; once established, it is drought-tolerant, long-lived, and reliably returns each summer with more vibrant blooms.
This is a sterile hybrid perennial catmint which typically forms a spreading clump to 18-24” tall and spreading to as much as 36” wide. Gray-green leaves and lavender-blue flowers are highly aromatic. Space plants 1-1.5 ft. apart and shear after flowering to repeat bloom.
A large clump of brown panicles, which hang from striking upright stems, rise up from a non-spreading clump of fine-textured blades. Very similar to pampas grass, this hardy, long-lived, evergreen specimen will remain attractive all winter long. A strong growing plant that can be a focal point for a sunny location in your garden.
Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful white bell-shaped petals with dark freckles within. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
The Mesa Yellow Blanket Flower is a radiant addition to gardens, known for its cheerful and sunny disposition. Its large, daisy-like flowers feature bright yellow petals with orange accents at the base, creating a striking and vibrant display. This Gaillardia variety thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soils, showcasing its resilience to the hot and dry conditions typical of its native southwestern habitats. Its compact growth habit and profuse flowering make it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or containers, where it adds a splash of color and charm. The Mesa Yellow Blanket Flower not only brightens up the landscape but also attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing its role in supporting local biodiversity. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a mixed planting, this delightful flower brings joy and warmth to any garden setting.
Splitbeard bluestem is a native warm season, perennial bunchgrass. The plants usually begin growth in April and reach a mature height of 2 to 4 feet. The leaves can be glaucous, glabrous, or loosely villous. The leaf sheaths are villous and often purplish in appearance.
The Pale Purple Echinacea is a coneflower that blooms its pale purple to pink blooms in the early summer before most other flowers! This beautiful coneflower is loved for its nectar by hummingbirds and butterflies and will grow up to 3 feet tall. Try planting this variety with the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), which has a deeper purple flower and will bloom just when Pale Purple Coneflower bloom cycle is ending. Planting these two together will give you many, many weeks of beautiful, bright Echinacea blooms.
Dotted Blazing Star (Liatris punctata) is a hardy native perennial of the Great Plains and central U.S., historically thriving in dry prairies, foothills, and rangelands where its exceptionally deep root system—often reaching several feet down—helped it endure drought and grazing. This species is known for its compact stature and dense spikes of bright purple, “dotted” flower clusters spaced neatly along the stem, each rich in nectar and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and especially migrating monarchs. Its narrow, grass-like leaves form a tidy clump, and the plant’s rugged nature makes it well suited to xeriscapes, wildflower gardens, and restoration projects. To grow Dotted Blazing Star, sow seeds in full sun and well-drained, even rocky or sandy soil, allowing for natural winter stratification or chilling seeds before planting; once established, it is long-lived, low-maintenance, and reliably blooms each late summer with vibrant color.
The Mesa Red Blanket Flower is a striking and robust plant that commands attention with its bold colors and hardy demeanor. Its large, daisy-like flowers feature deep crimson-red petals with vibrant yellow tips, creating a vivid contrast that is both dramatic and captivating. Native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States, this Gaillardia variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating exceptional tolerance to drought and heat. Its low-maintenance nature and extended bloom period make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens, where it adds a burst of intense color and visual interest. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Mesa Red Blanket Flower attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees, contributing to the biodiversity of garden landscapes. Whether planted en masse or as a solitary specimen, this resilient and beautiful flower is sure to make a bold statement in any garden setting.
Crimson Picotee Diamond offers superb garden performance in spring and autumn with its high uniformity in plant habit. Produces beautiful crimson petals with white tips that bloom for an extended time. The Diamond is an early series, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems with flower size of 1.5 inches in diameter. Ht. 6-10". Avg. 32,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
The Tom Thumb Impatien is a beautiful extra dwarf variety that makes a very attractive addition to any border or flower bed! This variety is a wonderful dwarf impatien that grows no higher than 12 inches. The Tom Thumb has a good tolerance for drought conditions and does great in containers.
The Phlox Annual Mix is a combination of red, purple, pink and white hued blooms, making it one of the most beautiful wildflowers around! This variety only grows to 1' tall and can grow anywhere.
The Russel Lupine flower is easy to grow and bears beautiful, tall spikes of graceful flowers that blossom in a wide range of colors. This variety produces a mix of yellows, reds, blues and purples midsummer. Russel is outstanding in mixed beds, when massed by themselves or for backgrounds. This flower is also gorgeous in cut-flower arrangements!
A large reed-like plant with long dark green stems that produce male and female flowers. Flowers are dark brown and can sometimes appear almost black. Individual flowers are almost microscopic and can number anywhere from 50 to over 500 flowers per stem.
The Burning Love Lychnis is a vibrantly beautiful red flower with a unique shape that attracts many pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. This variety is a dwarf form of the Maltese cross that blooms the first year from seed. Enjoy the winter hardy bright scarlet blooms from May to August on its tall plants.
Aster oblongifolius, now widely known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium and commonly called Aromatic Aster, is a hardy native perennial historically found across the central and eastern United States in prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is prized for its dense, bushy habit and its late-season display of abundant lavender-purple flowers with bright yellow centers, which provide vital nectar to pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The foliage releases a pleasant, resinous fragrance when brushed, and the plant’s naturally compact form makes it ideal for borders and native plantings. To grow Aromatic Aster successfully, plant seeds or transplants in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliably forms a vibrant, mound-shaped display each autumn.
The Prairie Coneflower Ratibida is a beautiful meadow wildflower that produces an abundance of beautiful, vibrant yellow petals. This breathtaking variety is known for growing wild in the plains states. The Prairie Coneflower gets its name for its yellow petals surrounding tall cones. This flowering plant produces light-green foliage that creates a beautiful backdrop for the textured blooms.
The Pixie Delight Lupine is an annual lupine that is native to Mexico that produces lovely white, pink, violet and blue flower spikes. This variety tolerates poor soils and dry to moderate moisture. The Pixie Delight grows best in full to part sun.
