SunflowerHelianthus annuusAnnualGrowing preferences: Full sun, consistent watering, well drained soilBloom period: Late summer to early fallPollinators: Bees, butterfliesUses: Beautiful visual attraction, cut flower, edible seeds,
ZinniaZinnia elegansAnnualGrowing preferences: Full sun, well drained soilBloom period: Mid summer through fallPollinators: Bees, butterfliesUses: Beautiful garden addition, cut flowerLocations: Cut Flower Plot
YarrowAchillea millefoliumPerennialGrowing zones: 3-9aGrowing preferences: Full sun to partial shade, dry to medium moisture soil, well drained soilBloom period: Late spring through fallPollinators: Bees, butterflies,
Straw FlowerHelichrysum bracteatumAnnual (perennial in zones 8a-10b)Growing preferences: Full sun, well-draining soilBloom period: Mid to late summerPollinators: Bees, butterfliesResistant to: DeerUses: Beautiful garden addition, cut
StaticeLimonium sinuatumAnnual (perennial in zones 8a-10b)Growing preferences: Full sun, well-draining soilBloom period: Mid to late summerPollinators: Bees, butterfliesResistant to: DeerUses: Beautiful garden addition, cut flower,
GomphrenaGomphrena globosa (Globe amaranth)Annual (perennial in zones 9-11)Growing preferences: Full sun, well-draining soilBloom period: Summer and early fallPollinators: Bees, butterfliesResistant to: DeerUses: Beautiful garden addition, cut
False SunflowerHeliopsis helianthoidesNative perennialGrowing zones: 3-9Growing preferences: Full sun, well-draining soilBloom period: Mid to late summerPollinators: Bees, butterfliesUses: Beautiful garden addition, cut flowerLocations: Cut Flower
CelosiaCelosia ArgenteaAnnual (or short lived perennial in zones 9-11)Growing preferences: Full sun to partial shade and well-draining soilBloom period: Mid summer through fallPollinators: Bees, butterfliesUses:
PhenomenalLavandula x intermedia – French Hybrid LavenderBloom color: Dark purpleGrowing zones: 5a-9aCulinary: NoFragrance: StrongCan transplant: while small, mature plants may struggleBloom period: mid July to mid
Lavance Deep PurpleLavandula angustifolia – English LavenderBloom color: Dark shades of purple and blue violetGrowing zones: 5a-8bCulinary: Yes Fragrance: SweetCan transplant: Yes Bloom period: Late June to mid