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PerennialsAchillea millefolium
Yarrow
Yarrow is a robust native perennial with finely divided, fern-like foliage and flat flower clusters in yellow, white, or pink. The plant blooms prolifically from June to September, attracting countless pollinators. Yarrow is remarkably drought-resistant and fits almost any garden style, from prairie borders to wildflower meadows.
PerennialsEryngium planum
Sea Holly
Sea Holly is a striking perennial with steel-blue, thistle-like flower heads on branching stems. Blooming in July and August, it adds unique texture and colour to sunny borders. Excellent as a dried flower and a magnet for pollinators.
PerennialsEupatorium purpureum
Joe Pye Weed
Joe Pye weed is an impressive perennial that can reach up to two metres in height. The large, dome-shaped flower clusters in pink to purple appear from July to September and are a paradise for butterflies. A powerful structural plant for the back of large borders.
PerennialsHelenium autumnale
Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed is a vigorous perennial that brightens the garden from August to October with warm shades of yellow, orange, and red. The daisy-like flowers with their prominent domed centres are magnets for bees and butterflies. Excellent for prairie borders and cut flowers.
Ornamental grassesStipa tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass
Mexican Feather Grass is a fine-leaved ornamental grass that sways at the slightest breeze, giving the garden a dreamy, prairie-like atmosphere. The silky, pale golden plumes appear from June to September and move like waves in the wind. The plant self-seeds readily and naturalises quickly.
PerennialsVerbena bonariensis
Tall Verbena
Tall Verbena is a graceful perennial with slender stems carrying clouds of purple flower clusters. Blooming from June until the first frost, it is a magnet for butterflies. Its airy, see-through habit makes it ideal for weaving through other plants in borders.