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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.

Amsonia illustris

Amsonia illustris offers unique blue star-shaped flowers and a low-maintenance charm to enhance the beauty of garden landscapes across the state.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Originating in the Southeastern United States, this plant has made its way up to the Northeast as a popular wildflower.

Silene stellata

Each delicate looking flower has 5 odorless, white, fringed petals; mainly pollinated by moths.

Spiraea tomentosa

Tiny densely clustered pink flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Host plant for numerous butterfly and moth caterpillars.

Thalictrum pubescens

King of the Meadow is valued for its delicately patterned attractive foliage.

Antennaria plantaginifolia

Pussytoes is grown for its basal rosette of soft velvety leaves. Small bees and flies pollinate the small white spring blooming flowers.

Euonymus americanus

Bright red textured fruit capsules split open in the fall revealing 4 glossy orange-red seeds, eaten by birds.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Attractive, purple flowers with yellow centers have a long bloom period; making this perennial a welcome addition to your native garden.