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Aquilegia canadensis
Host Nectaring, Perennial, Partial Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23 Host Nectaring, Perennial, Partial Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23

Aquilegia canadensis

This native wildflower in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) occurs naturally in open woodlands, clearings, and rocky slopes. It looks pretty in a naturalized area or in a flower bed.

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Adenophora stricta
Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23 Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23

Adenophora stricta

There are at least ten species of Adenophora. The most common are Purple Ladybells, which produces blue flowers. It is a vigorous grower and is best planted along woodland edges as it spreads easily.

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Achillea x 'Moonshine'
Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23 Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23

Achillea x 'Moonshine'

This yarrow attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is rabbit and deer resistant, it is low maintenance and frost tolerant. The plant has pretty silvery gray leaves and citron yellow flowers.

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Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond'
Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23 Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 4/9/23

Achillea ptarmica 'Double Diamond'

This deer Tolerant, drought tolerant, low maintenance yarrow can be planted in dry rocky soil. Showy for good cut and dried flowers. For best results divide every 2-3 years. Can tolerate some shade.

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Achillea Millefolium 'Summer Berries'
Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 3/11/19 Host Nectaring, Perennial, Full Sun Kathyrn Major 3/11/19

Achillea Millefolium 'Summer Berries'

Broad flat clusters of flat headed flowers are on upright stems with aromatic, finely cut, fern-like leaves that attract butterflies. Profuse bloomer. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and low maintenance.

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