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Joe pye (Eutrochium fistulosum)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Eutrochium fistulosum
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: yoo-TRO-key-um fist-yoo-LOW-sum
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: butterflies and summer blooms. Plant Types: Perennial.

Joe pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) grows in full sun to partial shade; moist to wet, average soil; needs plenty of space and water; add organic material to clay or sand. Transplanting tips: Mature Joe-Pye Weed forms a massive underground structure, so be prepared to dig as large a clump as possible; most stalks remain standing through winter and can be recognized...
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Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta)

Slender Goldenrod (Solidago erecta) is a smooth-stemmed, clumping goldenrod with one or more blooming stems branching from a single stalk. Foliage and stem may be burgundy colored, especially in late fall. This handsome perennial pairs well with other fall blooming flowers like blazing stars (Liatris pilosa, for example) and native grasses. Contrary to popular...
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Smooth Phlox (Phlox glaberrima)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phlox glaberrima
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: floks gla-ber-REE-muh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: butterflies and summer. Plant Types: Perennial.

Smooth phlox (Phlox glaberrima) grows best in sun to partial shade; it is not particular about soil, but does not like to dry out. Blooms for 2 months between May and July and again later in the year; flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies.
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Southern Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides
  • PLANT TYPE: Perennial
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: pik-NAN-thee-mum pik-nan-thee-MOY-deez
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: aromatic, butterflies, and summer. Plant Types: Perennial.

Southern Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides) grows in sun to part shade; average to dry soil. Plants in the Pycnanthemum genus are good supporters of bees and butterflies.   Other Scientific Names: Pycnanthemum incanum ssp. pycnanthemoides Other Common Names: Mountain...
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Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)

Wrinkle-leaf Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a handsome perennial with a spreading habit. It is not as aggressive as Solidago canadensis, but the clump will increase over time. A popular cultivar of this species is known as ‘Fireworks.’ Contrary to popular belief, goldenrod is not a source of fall allergies because its pollen is not light enough to be...
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