Polemonium reptans Loosely clustered light blue, bell-shaped, 5-petaled flowers bloom in mid to late spring above a mound of textured green leaves.
Salix discolor Pussy Willow has attractive early spring blooming “furry” flowers resembling a tiny cat’s paw.
Tradescantia virginiana Clump forming perennial with grass-like leaves and small purple flowers that are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Elymus hystrix Spike-like flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn; seedheads resemble a bottle brush and offer interesting texture in the garden.
Hypericum hypericoides Bright yellow 4-petaled flowers bloom continuously from mid-summer through early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and birds.
Carex vulpinoidea Clumping sedge with fine textured leaves that grows in wet conditions; wildlife friendly!
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium Sweet Everlasting is an easy-to-grow annual with a maple syrup fragrance.
Asclepias verticillata Fragrant, white flowers bloom in small, flat-topped clusters atop unbranched stems and within the leaf axils, between June and September.
Phlox paniculata Summer blooming purple flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Dalea purpurea Purple florets clustered around a cone-like bud bloom throughout the summer, June-August.