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Brassica oleracea

Cool-weather vegetable typically harvested annually for its large head and is apart of the same species as other cooler season vegetables.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet is a beautiful native shrub known for its elegant clusters of white flowers and its importance in providing habitat for various wildlife species.

Senna hebecarpa

Wild Senna is a wildflower native to North America that boasts bright yellow flowers and plays a crucial role in supporting local pollinators.

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.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant is a tall perennial with unique, perfoliate leaves that clasp around the stem, creating reservoirs for rainwater.

Anethum graveolens

In the Jersey-Friendly garden, Dill can be planted as a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Petroselinum crispum

In the Jersey-Friendly garden Parsley can be grown as a host food for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Sedum ternatum

Creeping stems, succulent leaves and dainty, five-petaled, star-like white flowers define this endearing native perennial.

Rudbeckia triloba

Rudbeckia triloba, or the Brown-eyed Susan, is a biennial (short-lived perennial) plant that grows best in full sun and moist soil. This hardy, long-blooming plant tolerates a range of growing conditions and supports a variety of wildlife.

Mimulus alatus

Mimulus alatus plants have square stems, smooth leaves, and pale blue to violet, snapdragon-like flowers that bloom from June through September.