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Anethum graveolens

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

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-Alexanders 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.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Ohio spiderwort has attractive foliage and showy blue flowers that attract native bees.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint is an easy-to-grow, wildlife-friendly, deer-resistant perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.

Elymus virginicus

Virginia Wild Rye is a cool season perennial bunch grass featuring silvery blue-green leaves in spring and brilliant golden brown leaves in fall.