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Silphium perfoliatum

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

Coreopsis grandiflora

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

Sedum ternatum

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

Anaphalis margaritacea

This silvery-sheened ‘pearly’ plant attracts a variety of butterflies and offers season-long interest in the home garden.

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.

Zizia aptera

Zizia aptera, known mostly by its common names Heartleaf Golden-Alexander or Meadow Zizia, is an herbaceous perennial plant with heart-shaped leaves that grows in a variety of habitats from prairies to woodlands.

Mimulus alatus

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

Scutellaria lateriflora

Mad Dog Skullcap is a low-growing perennial with tiny, tubular, two-lipped blue flowers blooming from July to early October.

Geum rivale

Geum rivale is a clump-forming, hairy perennial with showy, nodding, bell-shaped purple flowers.