Thymus vularis
Woody-base perennial from Southern Europe used mainly as a culinary herb with elliptic green leaves that are highly aromatic .
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Nepeta cataria
Hardy and fast growing member of the mint family that is native to Europe, but abundant in the states.
Salvia rosmarinus
Popular perennial shrub that demands a lot of sunlight in exchange for fragrant leaves, which are popular for a multitude of uses.
Antennaria parlinii ssp. fallax
Parlin’s Pussytoes is a small, silvery-gray perennial wildflower found in the northeastern regions of North America, with tiny, velvety leaves and inconspicuous white to pale pink flowers.
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant is a tall perennial with unique, perfoliate leaves that clasp around the stem, creating reservoirs for rainwater.
Spiraea tomentosa
Tiny densely clustered pink flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Host plant for numerous butterfly and moth caterpillars.
Phlox paniculata
Summer blooming purple flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hypericum prolificum
Clusters of bright yellow flowers attract pollen-seeking bees, June-August.
Helenium flexuosum
Yellow daisy-like flowers bloom May through August, providing nectar for pollinators.