{"title":"BUY ONE QUART GET ONE FREE","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lance-leaf-coreopsis-lanceolata","title":"Lance Leaf Coreopsis - Coreopsis lanceolata","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekor-ee-OP-sis lan-see-oh-LAY-tah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance Leaf Coreopsis has golden yellow daisy like flowers that bloom in early summer atop bright green foliage.  They form small clumps, self-seed and can grow into large colonies in optimum conditions.  Dead heading spent blooms will prolong blooming. Lance Leaf Coreopsis is a nectar and pollen source for numerous butterflies and bees. Songbirds, such as gold finches, will feed on seeds in late summer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Coreopsis%20lanceolata.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full - Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: May, June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 2-3'H, 2-3'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer resistant, drought tolerant, easy to grow, thrives in poor soil with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Cottage gardens, meadows, perennial borders, pollinator gardens, roadsides, rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/blue-wild-indigo-baptisia-australis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=blue+wild\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Blue False Indigo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Butterfly Weed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Harebell\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/harebell-campanula-rotundifolia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarebell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Purple Coneflower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Foxglove Beardtongue\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxglove Beardtongue\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and Groundhog Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLance Leaf Coreopsis for Open Meadow Plantings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLance Leaf Coreopsis brings steady color to sunny, well-drained areas and works well in naturalized meadow plantings. The Lance Leaf form of \u003cem\u003eCoreopsis lanceolata\u003c\/em\u003e is often used in informal garden spaces where plants can blend into grasses and other native species. Bright yellow blooms appear in early summer and can continue longer with regular deadheading. Over time, it forms loose groupings that spread gently without feeling controlled or rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s commonly added to pollinator gardens where seasonal activity is a priority. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers during bloom, and seed heads later provide food for small birds. It also fits well with plantings built around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, especially in dry, sunny sites. In larger meadow-style landscapes, it helps bring color without demanding frequent upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us today \u003c\/a\u003eto check availability and place your order for Lance Leaf Coreopsis with Bagley Pond Perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat growing conditions suit Lance Leaf Coreopsis best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun with dry, well-drained soil and tends to struggle in heavy, constantly wet areas. Once established, it handles heat and lean soil with minimal care required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Lance Leaf Coreopsis attract pollinators?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the flowers provide nectar and pollen that draw bees and butterflies during peak bloom. Later in the season, seed heads can also become a food source for certain birds in habitat settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it spread in a garden setting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can self-seed and slowly form loose colonies over time, especially in open areas. This growth habit allows it to fill space naturally without becoming overly aggressive in most managed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other native plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it pairs well with species that share similar sunlight and soil needs, creating mixed plantings that support pollinators and seasonal color shifts without requiring intensive upkeep over time in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant Lance Leaf varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting in spring or early fall generally gives roots enough time to establish before extreme weather arrives, helping the plant settle into the landscape more reliably in most zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What growing conditions suit Lance Leaf Coreopsis best?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It grows best in full sun with dry, well-drained soil and tends to struggle in heavy, constantly wet areas. 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It prefers dry to medium, well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of drought once established. Unlike many milkweed species, butterfly weed does not tolerate poorly drained or overly moist conditions, which can lead to root rot. Butterfly weed has a deep tap root so it does not transplant well once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial plays a vital role in supporting native pollinators. Its nectar-rich flowers attract a wide range of insects, including native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Most notably, butterfly weed is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly , providing food for its caterpillars, as well as for the larvae of the queen butterfly. By sustaining these iconic species through their life cycles, butterfly weed contributes significantly to the health of native ecosystems and helps counteract the decline of pollinator populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gardens, butterfly weed is valued for both its ecological benefits and its ornamental beauty. Its clusters of bright orange flowers add long-lasting color to sunny borders, rock gardens, and native plantings. Because it is drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance, it is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 3 - 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BONAP Map\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Asclepias%20tuberosa.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: June, July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Medium - Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 2 - 3'H 2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1.5 - 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Danaus-plexippus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonarch\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Danaus-gilippus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQueen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Strymon-melinus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrey Hairstreak\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer resistant, drought\/poor soil with good drainage tolerant, low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Butterfly gardens, meadows, perennial borders, pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/lance-leaf-coreopsis-lanceolata\" title=\"Lance Leaf coreopsis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLance leaf coreopsis\u003c\/a\u003e, cat mint, \u003ca title=\"Purple Coneflower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurple coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and Groundhog Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery season brings new opportunities to welcome wildlife into your yard, and butterfly weed is one of the easiest ways to do so. Known for its vivid orange blooms, this native wildflower adds eye-catching color while attracting a steady stream of butterflies, native bees, and other helpful pollinators. As the flowers fade, attractive seed pods extend the plant's interest into late summer and fall, adding another layer of texture to naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause butterfly weed develops a deep taproot, it settles in best when planted where it can remain for years. This makes it an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny planting beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoadside borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrairie-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen landscapes with well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, it generally needs little supplemental watering, making it a practical choice for gardeners who prefer plants that can handle periods of dry weather with minimal attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtfully planned garden includes plants that bloom at different times throughout the season. Pairing butterfly weed with other flowering species provides nectar for pollinators over a longer period and gives your landscape changing colors from spring through fall. If you're planning a habitat-focused garden, explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e to build a landscape that supports wildlife throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike annual flowers that require replanting every year, butterfly weed returns season after season and gradually becomes a dependable part of the landscape. It also pairs naturally with ornamental grasses and other native flowers, making it suitable for both formal planting beds and relaxed meadow-inspired gardens. Gardeners appreciate butterfly weed for its combination of lasting color and ability to contribute to healthier outdoor spaces without demanding constant upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions about butterfly weed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Bagley Pond Perennials\u003c\/a\u003e today, and our friendly team will help you choose the right plants for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does butterfly weed become established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly weed usually spends its first growing season developing a strong root system before putting on more vigorous growth in the following years. Patience often pays off with a healthier, longer-lived plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan butterfly weed be planted with ornamental flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It mixes well with many flowering perennials and ornamental grasses, especially species that enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. Combining different bloom times also keeps the garden colorful for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes butterfly weed need frequent fertilizing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most gardens, butterfly weed performs well without regular fertilizer. Rich soil can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers, so excessive feeding is generally unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How quickly does butterfly weed become established?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Butterfly weed usually spends its first growing season developing a strong root system before putting on more vigorous growth in the following years. 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It prefers moist to medium soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained, yet it can handle occasional wet conditions better than many other garden perennials. Consistent soil moisture helps promote strong, healthy growth and prolongs the flowering period, while drought stress can cause wilting and reduced bloom production. It is best planted where there is good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScarlet bee balm is an invaluable plant for supporting native pollinators. Its tubular, bright red flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, which are drawn to their shape and nectar-rich blooms. In addition, it provides nectar for a wide variety of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Scarlet bee balm also serves as a larval host plant for many species of Butterfly and moth, including the hermit sphinx moth..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn gardens, scarlet bee balm is cherished for its bold aesthetic appeal and versatility. Its striking scarlet flowers form dense clusters atop tall stems, creating dramatic bursts of color that enliven perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator habitats. The aromatic, mint-scented foliage adds sensory interest and can be used in teas or as a fragrant accent in the garden. Beyond its beauty, scarlet bee balm’s long bloom period, ecological value, and ability to naturalize make it an excellent choice for gardeners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 4-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BONAP Map\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Monarda%20didyma.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full To Partial Sun To Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Medium - Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-5'H, 2-3'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1.5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Lintneria-eremitus?page=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermit Sphinx\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Hyles-gallii?page=2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBedstraw Hawkmoth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Pyrausta-orphisalis?page=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrange Mint Moth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Easy to grow, deer resistant, herb, medicinal uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Meadows, perennial borders, pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e, Garden Phlox, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata\" title=\"Dense Blazing Star\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDense Blazing Star\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" title=\"Purple Coneflower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":32252464627815,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":32750818918503,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50652651749692,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746083631420,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-531933074.jpg?v=1738857850"},{"product_id":"purple-giant-hyssop-agatache-scrophularifolia","title":"Purple Giant Hyssop - Agastache scrophularifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePURPLE GIANT HYSSOP - AGASTACHE SCROPHULARIFOLIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eah-GAH-sta-kee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile addition to a flower bed with long blooming flowers that attract numerous bees, butterflies and birds. Can be used as an aromatic cut and dry flower as well as an herbal tea.  It is a member of the mint family and can tolerate a wide range of soils.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Agastache%20scrophulariifolia.png\" title=\"Purple Giant Hyssop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full To Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Pale Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July, August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Med-Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-5'H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1.5-2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Vanessa-cardui\" title=\"Painted Lady\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainted Lady\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Aromatic, cut flower, dried flower, high nectar, long blooming, medicinal and culinary herb, repels harmful insects such as slugs and cabbage moths in the vegetable garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Butterfly garden, cottage garden, perennial border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis\" title=\"Foxglove Beardtongue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Foxglove Beardtongue\u003c\/a\u003e, Meadow Phlox, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-england-aster-symphyotrichum-novae-angliae\" title=\"New England Aster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew England Aste\u003c\/a\u003er, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" title=\"Purple Coneflower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/orange-coneflower-rudbeckia-fulgida\" title=\"Orange Coneflower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrange Coneflower,\u003c\/a\u003e Summer Phlox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Purple Giant Hyssop After Planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding purple giant hyssop to your garden is a simple way to create habitat for pollinators while enjoying tall, colorful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials.\u003c\/a\u003e To help your it thrive after planting, keep these care tips in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently during the first season: As their roots mature, it is important to water deeply during dry periods, then gradually reduce watering as the plant settles in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave stems standing through winter: Keeping old growth in place provides shelter for beneficial insects and adds appeal to the winter garden. Cut stems back in early spring before new growth shows up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid unnecessary pruning: This low-maintenance perennial does not require regular shaping. Remove only damaged growth or trim lightly if you prefer a tidier appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse deadheading selectively: Remove faded flowers, but leave some to form seeds and provide food for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow plants to mature naturally: These plants often become stronger and more resilient over time, requiring less maintenance as their roots expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose purple giant hyssop from Bagley Pond Perennials today or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does purple giant hyssop take to mature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost plants spend their first season focusing on root development before reaching their full size. Growth often becomes more obvious in later years as the plant settles into its location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it aggressively grow in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant typically forms a well-behaved clump and does not aggressively spread. It can gradually increase in size, creating a fuller presence in garden beds over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this plant grow in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is best suited for garden landscapes, it can be grown in large containers with enough drainage and space for root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I remove old stems in spring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving stems through winter is beneficial for wildlife, but they can be trimmed back in early spring before new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs purple giant hyssop a good choice for beginner gardeners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its adaptability and low maintenance needs make it an excellent option for gardeners learning about native landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long does purple giant hyssop take to mature?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Most plants spend their first season focusing on root development before reaching their full size. Growth often becomes more obvious in later years as the plant settles into its location.\" } }, { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it aggressively grow in the garden?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This plant typically forms a well-behaved clump and does not aggressively spread. 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Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  3-5'H, 2-3'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Strymon-melinus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGray Hairstreak\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Vanessa-cardui\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainted Lady\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Cucullia-convexipennis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrown-Hooded Owlet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Autographa-precationis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Looper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Epiblema-scudderiana-?page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoldenrod Gall Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Schinia-nundina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoldenrod Flower Moth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Clay soil tolerant, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Accent plant, butterfly garden, cottage gardens, cut flower, mass plantings, perennial border, roadsides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca title=\"Big Blue stem\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/big-bluestem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Blue Stem\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Smooth Blue Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/smooth-blue-aster-symphyotrichum-laeve\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmooth Blue Aster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Sweet Black Eyed Susan\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sweet-coneflower-rudbeckia-subtomentosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSweet Black Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShowy Goldenrod - Solidago Speciosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect in The Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-year: Growth above ground may appear modest as the plant builds a deep, resilient root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-year: You’ll typically see fuller stems and a stronger flower display as it establishes structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term: Mature plants form well-behaved clumps that return reliably each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowy goldenrod is one of the most dependable late-season \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e for low-maintenance landscapes. Once established, it rarely requires fertiliser or supplemental feeding. It performs well with other species, so there is no need for frequent division. There is minimal pruning needed, as stems can be left standing through winter before being cut back in early spring. It may need thinning every few years to help maintain airflow and prevent overcrowding, but there is rarely a need for heavy intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Showy Goldenrod in Meadows and Naturalized Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best things about showy goldenrod is how easily it fits into gardens that are designed to look and function like natural landscapes. Consider some simple ways to use it in your landscape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of planting it in a formal row, try grouping several plants together in open spaces where they can blend with native grasses and wildflowers. This also creates a layered planting that looks good in your garden and, at the same time, offers food and shelter for wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in clusters of three to five among native grasses and flowering perennials to create a more natural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving seed heads standing through winter can also provide interest in the landscape and offer resources for birds and beneficial insects during colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow plants to grow into healthy communities and let them adapt to natural conditions. Avoid frequent watering and fertilizing as much as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a beautiful, showy goldenrod from Bagley Pond Perennials today or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e for more support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill showy goldenrod take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike more aggressive goldenrod species, it grows in defined clumps and expands gradually over time, making it easy to manage in mixed plantings. It also tends to stay where it is planted once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need rich soil to perform well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at all. It often performs better in average to lean soils. Overly fertile conditions can actually make it less likely to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back during the growing season?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight trimming is possible, but cutting too early may reduce late-season bloom for pollinators that depend on it in autumn. If shaping is needed, it is best done early in the season before buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I leave it standing in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaving it intact in the winter is fine, as it supports beneficial insect life cycles by providing shelter to overwintering insects and larvae. It also adds visual interest to your winter landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it drought-tolerant once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature plants handle dry spells well, making them a good choice for gardens that don’t need much watering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":32658180866151,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":39443450757223,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51671552360764,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746088907068,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1687176866.jpg?v=1738863165"},{"product_id":"northern-blue-flag-iris-versicolor","title":"Northern Blue Flag - Iris versicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEYE-riss VER-suh-kuh-lor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Blue Flag Iris is a hardy perennial that forms nice patches of distinctive narrow pointed leaves. In early summer, lovely blue Irises sit atop the foliage. Clumps spread slowly by tough, creeping rhizomes. Excellent for naturalizing around ponds, lakeshores, or any low wet areas. Very attractive to hummingbirds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Iris%20versicolor.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium - Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  2-2.5'H. 2-2.5'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant, tolerates wet soil, will grow well in average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Cottage gardens, perennial borders, rain garden, water's edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Boneset\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoneset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rose Milkweed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"White Turtlehead\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/white-turtlehead-chelone-glabra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite Turtlehead\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and Groundhog Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":31802790543463,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39273425404007,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52732808495420,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Blue_Flag_Iris_Cover.png?v=1578765837"},{"product_id":"ohio-spiderwort-tradescantia-ohioensis","title":"Ohio Spiderwort - Tradescantia ohiensis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrad-es-KAN-tee-uh oh-high-EN-sis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright blue flowers of Ohio Spiderwort bloom for an extended period from late spring into midsummer. The blue-green grass-like foliage and upright form are attractive in any garden or meadow. The lovely blooms are ephemeral – opening for only a day and only in the morning. The florets close during bright sunny afternoons and a new crop appears the next day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Tradescantia%20ohiensis.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ohio Spidewort \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full to Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium - Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  3'H, 1-2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  1-1.5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Argyrogramma-verruca\" title=\"Golden Looper\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGolden Looper\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Chrysodeixis-includens\" title=\"Soybean Looper Moth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoybean Looper Moth\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Cottage gardens, meadows, perennial borders, rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum\" title=\"Boneset\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Boneset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis\" title=\"Foxglove Beardtongue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxglove Beardtongue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/little-blue-stem-schizachyrium-scoparium\" title=\"Little Blue Stem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle Blue Stem\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" title=\"Rose Milkweed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33088917962855,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532798333244,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51821408715068,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-660034068.jpg?v=1737137542"},{"product_id":"nodding-onion-allium-cernuum","title":"Nodding Onion - Allium cernuum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAL-ee-um SAIR-new-um\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNodding Onion is renowned for the unique orientation of its flowers: the umbels face downward, \"nodding\" towards the ground. Pom-poms of star-like blossoms dangle from each hooked stem, blooming in shades of cream, pale pink, and light lavender. This tendency gives pollinating bees a priority because they are not fazed by gathering nectar and pollen while hanging upside-down. This plant is easy to grow and will gradually spread by seed and bulb offshoots in suitable sites. Plant in mass for a stunning display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Allium%20cernuum.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full To Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Moist to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  1.5'H, 1'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  1'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Cut flower, deer resistant, drought tolerant, dried flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Butterfly gardens, mass planting, meadows, perennial borders, rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"Butterfly Weed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Butterfly Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, New York Fern, \u003ca title=\"Purple Coneflower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33088911540327,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":33094324912231,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52590467842364,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746055745852,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1676982272.jpg?v=1737137734"},{"product_id":"shrubby-st-johns-wort-hypericum-prolificum","title":"Shrubby St John's Wort - Hypericum prolificum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehy-PER-ih-kum pro-LIF-ih-kum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrubs larger than 1 gallon can not be shipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost shrubs will not be ready before the first week of June when they are fully leafed out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrubby St John's Wort will naturally form a round-bush appearance but can be pruned early spring for a more mounded shape. An absolute bee magnet that is not picky about its sun and soil needs. Able to grow under just about any soil condition you could throw at it, this lovely shrub is also quite resistant to deer and rabbits. It is a host plant for a variety of caterpillars and Gray Hairstreak Butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Hypericum%20prolificum.png\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide:\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Map Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full to Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  2-4'H, 2-4'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  3-4'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Strymon-melinus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGray Hairstreak Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant, tolerant of different soil types and moisture levels, winter resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Butterfly garden, cottage gardens, hedge, perennial border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum\" title=\"boneset\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Boneset\u003c\/a\u003e,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/native-bergamot-monarda-fistulosa\" title=\"Native Bergamot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Bergamot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33090358378599,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":33094358302823,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":51786322772284,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/ShrubbyStJohnCover.jpg?v=1737138948"},{"product_id":"white-turtlehead-chelone-glabra","title":"White Turtlehead - Chelone glabra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ekay-LOH-nee GLAY-bruh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos courtesy of: James Henderson, Golden Delight Honey, Bugwood.org \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan\u003eAlex Katovich, Bugwood.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Turtlehead is named for its distinctive flowers which are said to resemble a turtle's head. This wetland plant will strongly prefer wet to moist soils in full to mostly sun. The blooms are pollinated mostly by bumblebees, which have the size and strength to pry open the bloom and reach the nectar inside. White Turtlehead is a preferred host plant for the beautiful Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"White Turtlehead\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Chelone%20glabra.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide:\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Map Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  2-3'H, 1-2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Euphydryas-phaeton\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaltimore Checkerspot Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Verbena Bud Moth\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Endothenia-hebesana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVerbena Bud Moth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Cut flower, deer resistant, long blooming, tolerates clay flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Butterfly garden, moist perennial borders, pond edges, shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca title=\"Blue Flag Iris\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/northern-blue-flag-iris-versicolor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Flag Iris,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Cardinal Flower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCardinal Flower,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Great Blue Lobelia\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/great-blue-lobelia-lobelia-siphilitica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Blue Lobelia,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marsh Marigold\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/marsh-marigold-caltha-palustris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Marsh Marigold\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and Groundhog Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":32750810529895,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532842963260,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52592370057532,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1658056504.jpg?v=1737139160"},{"product_id":"great-blue-lobelia-lobelia-siphilitica","title":"Great Blue Lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-BEE-lee-a sigh-fy-LY-tih-kuh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Blue Lobelia provides outstanding, brilliant true-blue flowers for the border, wet meadow, woodland or pond edge. The blue coloring is unusual and is especially striking as it comes into season at the same time as yellow asters. The flower spikes attract butterflies, hummingbirds and neighbors to your garden! If in a happy situation, plants will self-sow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone:  4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Lobelia%20siphilitica.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:   Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Moist, Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  2-3'H, 1-1.5'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  1.5-2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant:  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Cut flower, deer resistant, tolerates heavy shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Moist perennial border, pond and stream edges, rain garden, woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cardinal Flower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCardinal Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/cinnamon-fern-osmunda-cinnamomea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=cinnamon\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCinnamon Fern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rose Milkweed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"White Turtlehead\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/white-turtlehead-chelone-glabra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite Turtlehead\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Great Blue Lobelia is Right for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat blue lobelia is good for gardeners working with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e who want plants that feel natural and do not need much maintenance. You may be a great match if your garden naturally holds moisture after rain or includes damp, low-lying areas where other plants struggle. This species tends to thrive where the soil stays cool and evenly moist every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a strong fit if you prefer a more naturalistic garden style. Great blue lobelia blends beautifully into rain gardens and pond edges, where plants can self-establish and shift gently over time. Another sign is if you’re trying to support pollinators in a meaningful way. Gardeners who want hummingbirds and other native species to regularly visit their space often find that adding native perennials like this helps create a more active and balanced ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect Throughout the Growing Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing great blue lobelia is a rewarding experience because this native perennial brings something different to the garden in each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: New shoots emerge from the crown once the soil begins to warm. Patience is important as these may grow later than some perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer: Strong stems develop quickly, creating lush foliage before tall flower spikes appear. This is when the plant becomes a busy feeding station for hummingbirds and other native pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall: As flowering finishes, seed capsules mature and provide food for birds while allowing the plant to naturally reseed in suitable conditions. Leaving the stems in place also adds seasonal interest to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter: Above-ground growth dies back, but the root system remains alive beneath the soil. Standing stems can offer shelter for beneficial insects until spring cleanup, making your garden more valuable to local ecosystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet high-quality native plants and shrubs from Bagley Pond Perennials today, or\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e contact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more inquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill great blue lobelia survive in average garden soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can grow in regular garden soil as long as it stays moist, but it does much better in naturally wet, meadow-like conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this plant need full sun to grow well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to partial shade, but in hotter climates, it often performs better with afternoon shade to prevent stress and maintain consistent blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does great blue lobelia spread in a garden setting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat blue lobelia doesn’t spread quickly or take over. Instead, it slowly grows more plants over time by dropping seeds, forming gentle clusters in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I divide great blue lobelia once it is established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, mature clumps can be divided in early spring, but many gardeners prefer allowing them to self-establish naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if the soil dries out occasionally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort dry periods may temporarily lessen flowering and cause drooping, but plants usually recover quickly once moisture levels return to suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":32772858773607,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":33094276317287,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50652526772540,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":51740152594748,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745945678140,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1655416582.jpg?v=1737139398"},{"product_id":"pale-purple-coneflower-echinacea-pallida","title":"Pale Purple Coneflower - Echinacea pallida","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eek-in-AY-shee-a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePAL-lid-duh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe showy daisy-like flowers of Pale Purple Coneflower bloom in early summer and are a favorite nectar source for pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. Later in summer the large seed heads attract Goldfinches and other birds. Once established the deep taproot enables a long-lived, very low maintenance plant that is capable of handling hot dry situations with ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Echinacea%20pallida.png\" title=\"Pale Purple Coneflower\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSDA Database\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun To Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Pale Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Medium to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-4'H, 1-1.5'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1.5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer resistant, clay and rocky soil tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Perennial border, mass planting, meadow, woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/nodding-onion-allium-cernuum\" title=\"Nodding Onion\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNodding Onion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata\" title=\"Dense Blazing Star\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDense Blazing Star\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/native-bergamot-monarda-fistulosa\" title=\"Native Bergamot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Bergamot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePale Purple Coneflower - \u003cem\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Interest Throughout the Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: In early spring, pale purple coneflower begins as a compact rosette of narrow, blue-green leaves emerging slowly from the soil. Underground, the plant is actively building a deep, resilient root system that helps it perform well in later seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer: By early to midsummer, tall, wiry stems rise above the foliage, each supporting a drooping lavender-pink bloom. The flowers are highly attractive to native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn: As flowering winds down, the petals give way to spiky, cone-shaped seed heads that gradually deepen in color and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter: Even after frost, the upright stems and seed heads remain standing, adding visual interest to the winter landscape. Wildlife continues to benefit from leftover seeds, which makes these\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e native perennials\u003c\/a\u003e just as valuable as summer bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your garden with the beauty of pale purple coneflower. Shop from Bagley Pond Perennials, or in case of inquiries, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs pale purple coneflower difficult to establish in new gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot typically. While early growth can seem slow, this is normal for deep-rooted native perennials. The plant is developing underground during its first season, which results in stronger flowering and better drought tolerance in later years once fully established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require regular fertilizing to bloom well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and in many cases, fertilizing can actually reduce performance. These plants are adapted to naturally lean soils, and excessive nutrients may encourage weak, floppy growth instead of the sturdy stems and balanced flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle dry conditions once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once its root system matures, it becomes quite resilient in periods of drought. However, consistent moisture during the first growing season is still important to help young roots develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should it be maintained in late fall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany gardeners choose to leave stems standing through winter. 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Cutting back can be delayed until early spring when new growth begins to emerge, allowing birds to continue feeding on seed heads throughout colder months.\" } } ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":32658178703463,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":46688320553276,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50652585787708,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-579754364.jpg?v=1737663236"},{"product_id":"boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum","title":"Boneset - Eupatorium perfoliatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eyoo-puh-TOR-ee-um per-foh-lee-AH-tum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoneset, a medicinal perennial, is clump-forming with small white flowers. It is among the late-flowering native plants that make our fields so colorful towards the end of summer and early fall. It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grows in open fields along with the goldenrods, the asters, and ironweed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild it is often seen in the moister soils alongside a stream or pond or ditch but is not fussy about the type of soil. It tolerates some shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness:  4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Eupatorium%20perfoliatum.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium, Moist, Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  2'-3'H, 2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Phragmatobia-lineata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLined Ruby Tiger Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Schinia-trifascia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThree Lined Flower Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Haploa-clymene\" title=\"Clymene Moth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClymene Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Carmenta-pyralidiformis\" title=\"Boneset Borer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoneset Borer\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Schizura-concinna\" title=\"Red Humped Caterpillar Moth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Humped Caterpillar Moth \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, butterflies, birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant, fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Butterfly and cottage gardens, borders, wetlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-york-aster-symphyotrichum-novi-belgii\" title=\"New York Aster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew York Aster,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Cardinal Flower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cardinal-flower-lobelia-cardinalis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCardinal Flower, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/rose-milkweed-asclepias-incarnata\" title=\"Rose Milkweed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Milkweed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Native Bergamot\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/native-bergamot-monarda-fistulosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Bergamot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/indian-grass-sorghastrum-nutans\" title=\"Indian Grass\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndian Grass\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Sneezeweed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sneezeweed-helenium-autumnale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSneezeweed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ql-size-small\"\u003eBoneset - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"ql-size-small\"\u003eEupatorium perfoliatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Boneset Grows and How to Care for It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, boneset becomes a great addition to native landscapes, returning each year with fresh growth and clusters of white blooms that attract a wide variety of pollinators. Like many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, it needs time to develop a strong root system before reaching its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help your plant thrive, keep these care tips in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season for deep root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a layer of natural mulch to help retain soil moisture and reduce weed competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old stems in late winter or early spring before new shoots emerge to make room for fresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid over-fertilizing, as excessive nutrients can lead to weaker stems and reduced flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide mature clumps every several years if they become crowded or if you would like to expand your planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair native perennials with similar moisture needs to create a healthy, low-maintenance garden community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop for boneset from Bagley Pond Perennials, and for more support,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e contact our team\u003c\/a\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan boneset grow in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is possible, boneset grows best in the ground because its extensive root system works well in consistent soil moisture, and if there's enough room for it to develop. Large containers may work for a few seasons, but the plants in them may need more frequent watering than garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I divide mature plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivision is usually only needed every few years if the center of the clump becomes less vigorous or you want additional plants. Dividing in early spring or early fall gives the roots time to establish before periods of extreme weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill boneset reseed around the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can produce seedlings under favorable conditions, but they are generally easy to identify and manage. If you prefer a cleaner appearance, simply remove unwanted seedlings or trim seed heads before they fully mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan boneset be planted near ponds or rain gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Boneset naturally grows in moist meadows, such as streams and near ponds, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens or other areas that are always damp. It tolerates occasional flooding better than many garden perennials while still performing well in average garden soil with enough moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can boneset grow in containers?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"While it is possible, boneset grows best in the ground because its extensive root system works well in consistent soil moisture, and if there's enough room for it to develop. 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The leaves are more ovate than other mints and they possess the same minty aroma. Pollinators love this plant from mid to late summer while it is blooming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones:  4 - 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Pycnanthemum%20muticum.png\" title=\"Clustered Mountain Mint\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full sun - part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium - moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  H 3' - 4', W 2' - 3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Speyeria-idalia?page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegal Fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Anatrytone-logan?page=8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDelaware Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Lintneria-eremitus\" title=\"Hermit Sphinx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermit Sphinx\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/chloridea-virescens\" title=\"Tobacco Budworm Moth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTobacco Budworm Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Eutrapela-clemataria\" title=\"Curved Tooth Geometer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurved Tooth Geometer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Butterflies, bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Aromatic, drought tolerant, clay soil, deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Meadows, fields, woodland, cottage, herb, butterfly gardens, cut flower garden, dried flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata\" title=\"Dense Blazing Star\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDense Blazing Star,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/big-bluestem\" title=\"Big Blue Stem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Blue Stem\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Clustered Mountain Mint for Natural Garden Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClustered mountain mint brings more to a garden than midsummer flowers. Its soft, silvery bracts brighten planting beds before blooms appear, giving borders a fresh look during the warmest months. Those pale leaves create an attractive contrast beside deeper green foliage and continue adding interest as flowering begins. Gardeners looking for lasting seasonal appeal often appreciate how this plant remains visually appealing long after many other perennials have finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also suits planting designs that favor a relaxed, natural appearance. Clustered mountain mint blends naturally into a variety of landscape settings without overwhelming neighboring plants. Because it maintains an upright form, it helps create gentle layers within borders while softening transitions between taller and shorter plants. Gardeners building collections of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e often include this species to introduce texture alongside colorful blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful planting plan can help clustered mountain mint stand out while supporting the overall design. Consider using it to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd contrast beside broad-leaf and fine-textured plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate repeating groups that guide the eye through planting beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill open spaces between early and late-season bloomers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring fresh stems indoors for casual floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pale bracts and fragrant foliage continue contributing to the garden after flowering begins, making it useful for more than seasonal color. Many gardeners appreciate that it remains attractive as surrounding plants change through the season. The stems also pair nicely with ornamental grasses and other late-blooming flowers in fresh or dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether featured in a border or pollinator-focused garden, clustered mountain mint offers dependable texture that complements a wide variety of native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add clustered mountain mint to your garden? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Bagley Pond Perennials\u003c\/a\u003e today to check current availability and choose plants that fit your growing space and planting goals with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes clustered mountain mint fit into smaller gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClustered mountain mint can work well in modest-sized gardens when given enough room to develop naturally. Instead of filling an entire bed, many gardeners plant it in small groups where its upright habit and light-colored foliage provide texture without dominating nearby plants. Occasional maintenance may help keep its spread within the desired area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does clustered mountain mint provide the most visual interest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile flowering is one highlight, the plant often begins attracting attention before blooms appear. Its silvery upper leaves brighten planting beds during summer, then continue adding contrast as pink flowers develop. This extended display helps maintain visual appeal through much of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat plants pair well with clustered mountain mint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners often combine clustered mountain mint with native grasses and upright perennials that enjoy similar growing conditions. Mixing different foliage shapes and bloom times creates beds that remain interesting from early summer into fall without relying on a single plant for color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does clustered mountain mint fit into smaller gardens?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Clustered mountain mint can work well in modest-sized gardens when given enough room to develop naturally. Instead of filling an entire bed, many gardeners plant it in small groups where its upright habit and light-colored foliage provide texture without dominating nearby plants. 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Mixing different foliage shapes and bloom times creates beds that remain interesting from early summer into fall without relying on a single plant for color.\" } } ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33085358571623,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":33094233063527,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51618992128316,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745898787132,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/ClusteredMountainMint2.jpg?v=1672496052"},{"product_id":"fireweed-chamaenerion-angustifolium","title":"Fireweed - Chamaenerion angustifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ekam-ee-\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNAIR-ee-on \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireweed blooms from mid-summer up until the first frost, with intensely pink flowers that progress upward along the stem. This robust spreader loves full sun and plenty of moisture. The pink spires are known to appear in masses on disturbed sites such as logged or burned areas. Because it spreads both by root and by self-seeding it can be persistent and aggressive in the garden. Plan for a large group or massed planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness:  2 -7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fireweed\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Chamaenerion%20angustifolium.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full to Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Moist to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  4'H x 2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  1' - 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Utetheisa-ornatrix?page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBella Moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Proserpinus-flavofasciata\" title=\"Yellow Banded Sphinx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellow Banded Sphinx\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Spreader, showy blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Mass planting, meadow, cottage garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-bergamot-monarda-media\" title=\"Purple Bergamot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Bergamot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/showy-goldenrod-solidago-speciosa\" title=\"Showy Goldenrod\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShowy Goldenrod\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sweet-joe-pye-weed-eutrochium-purpureum\" title=\"Sweet Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSweet Joe Pye Weed,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Slender Mountain Mint\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/slender-mountain-mint-pycnanthemum-tenuifolium\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlender Mountain Mint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Yellow Coneflower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/yellow-coneflower-ratibida-pinnata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellow Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33088494469223,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532755374396,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":53978386104636,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Fireweed_4.png?v=1578671835"},{"product_id":"tall-larkspur-delphinium-exaltatum","title":"Tall Larkspur - Delphinium exaltatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edel-FIN-ee-um eks-all-TAY-tum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall Larkspur thrives in rich well-drained soil in full sun to shade. It is an important mid-summer nectar source for hummingbirds with a much later bloom time than other Delphinium species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness:  4 - 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Delphinium%20exaltatum.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tall Larkspur\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full Sun to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium, Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  4'H, 2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Heliothis-turbatus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotted Straw\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: C\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eottage garden, borders, mass planted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/foxglove-beardtongue-penstemon-digitalis\" title=\"Foxglove Beardtongue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoxglove Beardtongue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eGroundhog Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33090411036775,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532835983676,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":53978405536060,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Image_Coming_Soon_40.png?v=1578744814"},{"product_id":"indian-grass-sorghastrum-nutans","title":"Indian Grass - Sorghastrum nutans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esor-GAS-trum NU-tans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian grass is hardy and easy to care for. It’s also relatively fast-growing and can get quite tall. Overall, Indian grass is a low-maintenance plant that can provide you with visual interest if you want to establish an informal meadow in your yard. It typically doesn’t need much attention to keep it healthy and growing well, making it the ideal choice for novice gardeners. This grass is an excellent choice for any area that needs permanent low-maintenance landscaping. You might need to do some extra weeding after planting, but after that, this is one of the easiest plants you will ever care for. It tolerates drought and heavy rainfall, so it can survive in harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Sorghastrum%20nutans.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full to Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  6'H, 2W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Amblyscirtes-hegon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePepper and Salt Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer tolerant, drought resistant, dried flower, winter interest, tolerates various soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Meadow, mass planting, accent plant, butterfly garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"Butterfly Weed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Sweet Coneflower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sweet-coneflower-rudbeckia-subtomentosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSweet Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Blanket Flower\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/blanket-flower-gaillardia-aristata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlanket Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Golden Alexanders\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/golden-alexanders-zizia-aurea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGolden Alexanders\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33088552435815,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52590462861628,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":52592596910396,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745991913788,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Indian_Grass_Cover.png?v=1579187063"},{"product_id":"big-bluestem","title":"Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003ean-dro-POH-gon jer-AR-dee-eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBig bluestem is a tall, warm-season perennial grass. It prefers to grow in full sun and moderately moist to dry soils, though it is highly adaptable and tolerant of drought once established. Its deep, fibrous roots can reach up to ten feet underground, allowing it to access water during dry periods and stabilize soil, preventing erosion. Big bluestem grows best in open habitats with minimal shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBig bluestem begins its active growth in late spring and blooms from mid- to late summer. Its flowering stems can reach heights of five to seven feet and bear distinctive, three-branched seed heads that resemble a “turkey’s foot.” The grass is wind-pollinated, and by early fall, it produces small seeds that mature and disperse naturally, providing food for birds and small mammals. In autumn, the foliage takes on striking bronze and reddish hues, adding seasonal beauty and texture to native plantings. As a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/5-pack-plugs\"\u003eNative Plant Plug\u003c\/a\u003e, it establishes quickly in the landscape, while its upright form and year-round structure provide valuable winter cover for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcologically, Big bluestem is a keystone species in prairie ecosystems and a vital component of native biodiversity. While it is not insect-pollinated, it supports pollinators indirectly by creating habitat and microclimates for native bees and butterflies. Importantly, it serves as a host plant for butterfly and moth larvae, including several skipper species such as the Dusted and Delaware skipper. In native gardens, big bluestem is prized for its ornamental value, resilience, and ecological function—it can be used in pollinator gardens, and for erosion-control plantings. Its tall, graceful growth and vibrant fall color make it both a visually striking and environmentally beneficial addition to landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Andropogon%20gerardi.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Agastache%20foeniculum.png\" title=\"BONAP Range Map\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Red\/Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Med Wet to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 5-7'H, 2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Atrytonopsis-hianna\" title=\"Butterflies and Moths of North America\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDusted Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Anatrytone-logan\" title=\"Delaware Skipper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDelaware Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Cercyonis-pegala\" title=\"Common Wood-Nymph\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Wood Nymph\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Hesperia-metea\" title=\"Cobweb Skipper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCobweb Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Lacinipolia-meditata\" title=\"The Thinker\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Thinker \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Drought tolerant, dried flower. Used by birds for cover and nesting sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Meadows, roadsides, perennial borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa\" title=\"Butterfly Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"NY Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-york-aster-symphyotrichum-novi-belgii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNY Aster,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/lance-leaf-coreopsis-lanceolata\" title=\"Lance Leaf Coreopsis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLance leaf Coreopsis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dense Blazing Star\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/dense-blazing-star-liatris-spicata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDense Blazing Star\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33085345792103,"sku":"BPQ104","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50631054590268,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50647915528508,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745830367548,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-147010374.jpg?v=1736870026"},{"product_id":"dwarf-crested-iris-iris-cristata","title":"Dwarf Crested Iris - Iris cristata","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEYE-riss kris-TAY-tah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA native star of the spring season, Dwarf Crested Iris delights gardeners with vigorous lilac blooms on low growing, deer-resistant foliage. It’s perfect for both rock or woodland gardens, as it can be grown in part shade to full shade and spreads over time. Dwarf Crested Iris attracts hummingbirds and bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness:  4 - 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Iris%20cristata.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Purple, White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Moist to Medium Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  6\"H x 12\"W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Bees, Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Deer resistant, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Ground cover, rock garden, woodland\/shade garden, perennial border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"Wild Columbine\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-columbine-aquilegia-canadensis\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-columbine-aquilegia-canadensis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Columbine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Wild Geranium\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-geranium-geranium-maculatum\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-geranium-geranium-maculatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Geranium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Jacob's Ladder\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/jacobs-ladder-polemonium-reptans\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/jacobs-ladder-polemonium-reptans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJacob's Ladder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/woodland-phlox-phlox-divaricata\" title=\"Woodland Phlox\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/woodland-phlox-phlox-divaricata\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoodland Phlox\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer and Groundhog Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":31816863318119,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":46729331048764,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52732742009148,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1096296612_4f0beb45-525e-4336-a0b6-c6404c5baa58.jpg?v=1737124314"},{"product_id":"common-wood-sedge-carex-blanda","title":"Common Wood Sedge - Carex blanda","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAY-reks BLAN-dah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Wood Sedge can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is a low mounding, ever-green plant. It is deer\/rabbit resistant. This tough plant is often seen growing next to paths indicating that it is well adapted to disturbed and compacted soils and that its seeds are spread via mud stuck to the bottom of shoes, paws, and hooves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones:  3 - 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Carex%20blanda.png\" title=\"Common Wood Sedge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Guide \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full sun - shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Wet - Medium Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  H 2' x 2' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Satyrodes-appalachia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAppalachian Brown\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Satyrodes-eurydice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEyed Brown\u003c\/a\u003e caterpillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts:  Butterflies, bees, birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Drought tolerant, winter interest, deer resistant, tolerates many soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses:  Shade garden, ground cover, accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/woodland-phlox-phlox-divaricata\" title=\"Woodland Phlox\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoodland Phlox\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Boneset\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/boneset-eupatorium-perfoliatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoneset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sweet-joe-pye-weed-eutrochium-purpureum\" title=\"Sweet Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSweet Joe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33088399147111,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":39710757650535,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50652498035004,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/1117231-PPT.jpg?v=1741279779"},{"product_id":"pennsylvania-sedge-carex-pensylvanica","title":"Pennsylvania Sedge - Carex pensylvanica","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAIR-eks pen-sill-VAN-ee-ka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto By Chhe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePennsylvania Sedge grows actively in spring and fall when soil temperatures are cooler. Planted one foot on center, it fills-in to form a dense low growing turf that doesn't need mowing. Requires a well-drained dryer soil, in partial to full shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 3 - 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Northeast Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Carex%20pensylvanica.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pennsylvania Sedge\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure:  Full Sun to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color:  Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: April, May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type:  Medium to Dry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size:  1'H x 1'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing:  1'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: V\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earious Satyr\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages:  Drought tolerant, Deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Ground cover, lawn substitute, shade garden, mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-columbine-aquilegia-canadensis\" title=\"Wild Columbine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Columbine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/woodland-phlox-phlox-divaricata\" title=\"Woodland Phlox\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoodland Phlox\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/golden-alexanders-zizia-aurea\" title=\"Golden Alexanders\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGolden Alexanders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/dwarf-crested-iris-iris-cristata\" title=\"Dwarf Crested Iris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDwarf Crested Iris\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-geranium-geranium-maculatum\" title=\"Wild Geranium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWild Geranium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":33090344648807,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532806558012,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":50811562230076,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/PennsylvaniaSedge.png?v=1608047014"},{"product_id":"flat-top-aster-symphyotrichum-doellingeria-umbellata","title":"Flat Topped White Aster - Doellingeria umbellata","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esim-fy-oh-TRY-kum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-topped White Aster flowers in July, much earlier than most Asters, with clusters of white petals and yellow center disks.  It is rhizomatous, meaning it spreads by underground rhizomes as well as by seed. A wide variety of pollinators are attracted to the nectar and pollen of the flowers. These species include long- and short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, beetles and butterflies. Plants host caterpillars of the Pearl Crescent Butterfly, Harris Checkerspot Butterfly and several species of moths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Doellingeria%20umbellata.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full to partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: White, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist to wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 5'H, 2-3'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Phyciodes-tharos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePearl Crescent\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Chlosyne-harrisii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarris Checkerspot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Naturalize, pond side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Butterfly, Rain, Pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca title=\"New York Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-york-aster-symphyotrichum-novi-belgii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew York Aster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"New England Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/new-england-aster-symphyotrichum-novae-angliae\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew England Aster\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39581947527271,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":39581947560039,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1674786017.jpg?v=1737133170"},{"product_id":"tussock-sedge-carex-stricta","title":"Tussock Sedge - Carex stricta","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKAIR-ecks STRIK-tah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTussock Sedge actively grows during the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool. Carex stricta is a rhizomatous evergreen sedge forming a dense tussock of grass-like, rich blue-green leaves. As the leaves die off, they form a distinctive, elevated mounded clump or tussock. Best grown in mass for foliage effect in moist to wet areas including ones with standing water. Good selection for low spots, stream\/pond margins or areas with seasonal flooding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca title=\"BONAP Map\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Carex%20stricta.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist to wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 1-3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1 foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Satyrodes-eurydice\" title=\"Eyed Brown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEyed Brown\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Poanes-massasoit\" title=\"Mulberry Wing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMulberry Wing\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Euphyes-conspicua\" title=\"Black Dash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Black Dash\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Naturalize, Ground cover for shady areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003ePondside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/swamp-rose-rosa-palustris\" title=\"Swamp Rose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwamp Rose\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea\" title=\"Purple Coneflower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/obedient-plant-physostegia-virginiana\" title=\"Obedient Plant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObedient Plant\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39581972529255,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":39581972562023,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51573083898172,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746135896380,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Tussock_Sedge_Carex_stricta.jpg?v=1640640919"},{"product_id":"mad-dog-skullcap-scutellaria-lateriflora-skoot-ul-air-ee-uh-in-kan-nuh","title":"Mad Dog Skullcap - Scutellaria lateriflora","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003eskoot-ul-AIR-ee-uh \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMad-dog Skullcap is a mint-family perennial plant with toothed, opposite leaves and a square stem, which is typically hairless. It blooms small, trumpet-shaped flowers, varying in color from pale blue to lavender or even white, from July through September. The flowers attract native bees. This lovely plant thrives in wet-to-moist conditions and is rhizomatous but not aggressively so. The common name of “skullcap” is a reference to the cap shape of the flower and seed capsules, which slightly resemble helmets worn by military during the Middle Ages. \"Mad-dog\" is a reference to the belief that this plant had properties that could cure rabies, which has been disproven. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Scutellaria%20lateriflora.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist to wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 2' Height, 1-1.5' Width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Medicinal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Joe Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Blue Wild Indigo\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/blue-wild-indigo-baptisia-australis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Wild Indigo\u003c\/a\u003e, Milkweeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39582006181991,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":39582006214759,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51619016606012,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746020028732,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Mad-dog_Skullcap_Scutellaria_lateriflora.jpg?v=1640644997"},{"product_id":"clematis-virginiana","title":"Woodbine - Clematis virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003eKLEM-ah-tiss ver-jin-ee-AY-nah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodbine Clematis virginiana is a fragrant, rapid growing vine. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial to heavy shade. Though it will grow in dry shade. It is one of the few vines that will flower with large amounts of shade. It works well in a woodland or native garden where it has room to twine up supports or fences, otherwise, it will scramble along the ground, and it can grow over and overwhelm landscape shrubs. It can be pruned any time during the growing season to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Clematis%20virginiana.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUSDA Plant Database\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Med Wet to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 15-20'H, 3-6'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 3-6'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Alcathoe-caudata\" title=\"Clematis Clearwing Moth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClematis Clearwing Moth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: \u003cspan class=\"detail_display_attribute\"\u003eNaturalized, Easy to grow, pollinator \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Vertical, Woodland, Screen\/privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpotted Joe-Pye Weed, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/ohio-spiderwort-tradescantia-ohioensis\" title=\"Ohio Spiderwort\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Ohio Spiderwort,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/nodding-onion-allium-cernuum\" title=\"Nodding Onion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNodding Onion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39583948013671,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":50532848894268,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":53978418348348,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/Clematis_virginiana.jpg?v=1640802498"},{"product_id":"false-aster-boltonia-asteroides","title":"False Aster - Boltonia asteroides","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebol-TO-nee-uh ass-ter-OY-dees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalse Aster is characterized by its attractive flowers and large bushy habit. They can grow 3 to 6 feet tall with a spread of up to 4 feet. False Aster, Boltonia asteroides, prefers dry soil in full sun but can grow in partially shaded areas. The blooms start appearing in mid-summer and last well into early frost periods. The flowering is so profuse that the blossoms cover the entire plant. Sometimes called white doll’s daisy, they bring bright fall tones to the late-season garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"False Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Boltonia%20asteroides.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/home\/plantProfile?symbol=CLVI5\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Guide \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July, August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-6'H, 4'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 3-4'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Butterflies, Moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: \u003cspan class=\"detail_display_attribute\"\u003eNaturalized, Easy to grow, Pollinator Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Cottage Gardens, Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: Goldenrods, Asters,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/joe-pye-weed-eupatorium-maculatum\" title=\"Joe Pye Weed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Joe-Pye Weed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39583953748071,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52590461026620,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":52592589504828,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/FalseAsterCover.png?v=1707914936"},{"product_id":"monkey-flower-mimulus-ringens","title":"NATIVE, BLOOMING MIMULUS MONKEY FLOWER","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003e MIM-yoo-luss RIN-jens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey flower, also called Allegheny monkey flower, has square stems and resembles the face of a smiling monkey, hence the common name. It is native to stream and pond margins, wet meadows, swampy areas, ditches and moist woodlands. Typical of wetlands, this plant needs consistently moist soils and will slowly spread into a bushy plant, The purplish-blue small flowers can sometimes verge on pink or white and will bloom for 1 month or more in mid-summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BONAP Map\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Mimulus%20ringens.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Pale Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: June, July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Wet to Med Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 2' Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1-2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Baltimore Checkerspot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Euphydryas-phaeton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaltimore Checkerspot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Junonia-coenia\" title=\"Common Buckeye\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Buckeye\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Elaphria-chalcedonia\" title=\"Chalcedony Midget\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChalcedony Midget\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Megalographa-biloba\" title=\"Bilobed Looper Moth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBilobed Looper Moth \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Birds, Bees, hummingbirds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: \u003cspan\u003eDeer Resist, Wet Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: \u003cspan\u003eNaturalize, Rain Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/great-blue-lobelia-lobelia-siphilitica\" title=\"Great Blue Lobelia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Blue Lobelia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/northern-blue-flag-iris-versicolor\" title=\"Northern Blue Flag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Flag Iris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Mimulus Monkey Flower in a Rain Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain gardens do more than collect stormwater; they create valuable habitat when planted with the right species. Mimulus monkey flower thrives where moisture naturally gathers, helping transform soggy spots into vibrant planting areas that support local wildlife. Its roots help stabilize soil, which makes it a practical choice for reducing erosion along pond edges or low-lying landscapes. When combined with other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, it contributes to a resilient garden that changes beautifully through the seasons while providing reliable food sources for beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bagley Pond Perennials, we proudly grow organically raised native plants that help gardeners create landscapes supporting local wildlife and healthier ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing and Caring for Monkey Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in well-prepared soil that stays consistently moist, especially during the first growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply during prolonged dry periods to encourage healthy root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave stems standing through winter to provide shelter for beneficial insects before cutting them back in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with other moisture-loving native plants to create a layered habitat that supports a wider variety of wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide mature clumps every few years if you want to expand your planting or share with fellow gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to create a thriving rain garden with organically grown native perennials? Our team at Bagley Pond Perennials is here to help you choose the right plants for your landscape. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our collection today and start building habitat that benefits both your garden and local wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan monkey flower be planted alongside a pond or water feature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Monkey flower is well suited to the consistently moist conditions found around ponds and streams. Planting it along the shoreline helps create a more natural appearance while providing nectar for pollinators throughout its blooming season. It also blends beautifully with other moisture-loving native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes monkey flower spread over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonkey flower may gradually expand into a fuller clump when grown in favorable conditions, particularly where the soil remains evenly moist. Its growth is generally manageable, making it a good option for gardeners who want a natural-looking planting without worrying about rapid takeover. If needed, established clumps can be divided to maintain the desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs monkey flower suitable for small residential landscapes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. While monkey flower is often associated with larger naturalized landscapes and restoration projects, it can be an excellent choice for smaller residential gardens with consistently moist soil. It fits well into rain gardens or low-lying areas that tend to collect water after rainfall. Its upright growth habit allows it to pair nicely with other native plants without overwhelming nearby plantings. Home gardeners can also use it to add seasonal color and support pollinators in spaces where many traditional garden plants may struggle due to excess moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take for monkey flower to become established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time required for monkey flower to become established depends on factors such as soil moisture, sunlight, planting location, and overall growing conditions. During the first growing season, the plant typically focuses on developing a healthy root system that will support future growth. Providing consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, can help encourage successful establishment. As the roots become more established, gardeners will often notice fuller growth and more abundant flowering in the seasons that follow. With proper placement and care, monkey flower can continue to thrive for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can monkey flower be planted alongside a pond or water feature?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Monkey flower is well suited to the consistently moist conditions found around ponds and streams. Planting it along the shoreline helps create a more natural appearance while providing nectar for pollinators throughout its blooming season. It also blends beautifully with other moisture-loving native plants.\" } }, { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does monkey flower spread over time?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Monkey flower may gradually expand into a fuller clump when grown in favorable conditions, particularly where the soil remains evenly moist. 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Stang\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrairie Dropseed, also called Northern Dropseed, is a great choice of grass for your native landscape. It is a clump-forming, warm season, perennial grass with fine-textured, hair-like, medium green leaves. It forms an arching foliage mound to 15” tall and 18” wide. Foliage turns golden with orange hues in Fall, fading to light bronze in winter. When seed stalks emerge late summer, brush up against it for a cilantro smell. It excels in hot, dry conditions where it can really soak up the sun. The seeds of this species, which drop in the fall, are a great food for seed eating birds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Sporobolus%20heterolepis.png\" title=\"Prairie Dropseed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full to Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color: Pink and Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: August, September, October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 1.5-2'H, 1-2'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: Several Skippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Butterflies, Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Thrives in hot, dry areas\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, slow to spread\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: R\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoadside revegetation, groundcover and prairie restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/little-blue-stem-schizachyrium-scoparium\" title=\"Little Bluestem\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/all\/products\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta\" title=\"Black Eyed Susan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Eyed Susan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":39619463348327,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":51619069100348,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":52592606839100,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/products\/PrairieDropseed.png?v=1646675955"},{"product_id":"false-sunflower-heliopsis-helianthoides","title":"Early Sunflower - Heliopsis helianthoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003ehee-lee-OP-sis hee-lee-an-THOY-dees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower is a hardy perennial native to much of eastern and central North America. It thrives in full sun and prefers moderately moist to well-drained soils, though it is tolerant of drought once established and can adapt to a range of conditions, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. This resilience allows it to flourish in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. Early sunflower is long-lived and easy to grow, making it a reliable addition to both naturalized plantings and cultivated gardens where it adds vibrant color and structure throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower typically blooms from early summer through fall, often from June into September, producing an extended display of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with golden centers. Each bloom measures 2 to 3 inches across and is held atop sturdy, branching stems that can reach 3 to 5 feet in height. The flowers are pollinated by a wide variety of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, which are drawn to their abundant nectar and pollen. After flowering, small, dry, seed-like fruits develop and mature by late summer or fall. These seeds provide food for songbirds such as finches and sparrows, adding further ecological value as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower plays an important role in supporting native pollinators and serving as a host plant for butterflies and moths. It is known to host the silvery checkerspot butterfly whose caterpillars feed on its foliage, and it provides nectar for a broad range of bees and butterflies throughout the summer. In native gardens, early sunflower is valued for its long bloom period, easy maintenance, and adaptability. It makes an excellent choice for pollinator and Sun Garden where it pairs beautifully with other natives such as coneflowers, blazing stars, and butterfly weed. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Heliopsis%20helianthoides.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun- Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Yellow \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  June, July, August, September \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist- Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-6'H 2-4'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"jWM37e_f,jWM37e_g\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=jWM37e_e\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Papaipema-rigida\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRigid Sunflower Borer moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Chlosyne-nycteis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilvery Checkerspot butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Homoeosoma-electella\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunflower Moth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Sun Garden, Pollinator Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=purple+\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=anise\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnise Hyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/blue-vervain-verbena-hastata?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=blue+vervai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Vervain,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=butterfly\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/culvers-root-veronicastrum-virginicum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=culver\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulvers Root \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52733667311932,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":52733667803452,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745917366588,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-2218313680.jpg?v=1770748759"},{"product_id":"copy-of-pink-tickseed-coreopsis-rosea","title":"Swamp Thistle - Cirsium muticum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIR-see-um mu-tee-kum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwamp Thistle is a short lived biennial and spreads by seed. It grows best in sandy, moist to wet soil with full sun but will tolerate partial sun. Thistle is high in nectar and supports seven specialist bees. This thistle is not as aggressive as other thistles and can be added to a garden setting and will be neighborly with other plants. Thistles are a favorite of our American Goldfinch. Not only do the finches love the oil rich seed but they also use the hair tufts of the seeds to line their nests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is a top 30 host plant that supports pollen specialist bees according to the National Wildlife Federation. Also, since most song birds feed their young almost exclusively on caterpillars, adding this plant in your landscape will support birds. Learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nwf.org\/Garden-for-Wildlife\/About\/Native-Plants\/keystone-plants-by-ecoregion\" title=\"Keystone Plants by Ecoregion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeystone Plants by Ecoregion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Cirsium%20muticum.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July - October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist - Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 5-7' H x 2' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca title=\"Painted Lady Butterfly\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Vanessa-cardui\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainted Lady Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies and Hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer Resistant, cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Wetland garden, pond edges, cottage gardens, meadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: Joe Pye Weed, Sneezeweed, Rose Swamp Mallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart Pot","offer_id":48220710502716,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52592366551356,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":52592653369660,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/SwampThistleCover.png?v=1703785664"},{"product_id":"copy-of-swamp-thistle-cirsium-muticum","title":"Switch Grass - Panicum virgatum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePAN-ih-kum ver-GAY-tum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch Grass is a warm season ornamental perennial grass that grows up to 4 feet of blueish foliage and 7 feet with it's pink tinged flower plumes. The foliage turns yellow in the fall. Switch Grass thrives in full sun in moist sandy or clay soils but will tolerate dry soils and partial shade. The plant may flop over in partial shade as well as rich soils. It grows slowly via rhizomes and will self seed in optimum growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis perennial has a high flammability rating so should not be planted near housing or other structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca title=\"Switch Grass\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Panicum%20virgatum.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July - September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Dry to Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 4' H x 3' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: Various skippers including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Anatrytone-logan\" title=\"Delaware Skipper\"\u003eDelaware Skipper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Birds and Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Year round interest, salt tolerant, deer resistant, erosion control, cut flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Wetland garden, pond edges, hedge, accent plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: Ironweed, Obedient Plant, New England Aster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart Pot","offer_id":48221013016892,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48221013049660,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52590493106492,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52746124067132,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/SwitchGrassCover.png?v=1703790694"},{"product_id":"copy-of-switch-grass-panicum-virgatum","title":"WILD SENNA FOR NATIVE LANDSCAPES","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSEN-nuh hee-be-KAR-puh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Senna is a member of the pea family with striking yellow flowers which develop into dark brown seedpods in the fall. These seed pods add a winter interest to the garden and are also a food source for birds. Wild Senna thrives in full sun and moist, loamy soil. It will tolerate sandy, rocky soils as well as occasional flooding. It can be a prolific self seeder and is a long bloomer, about 4 weeks of blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Senna%20hebecarpa.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July - August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Medium to Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 5' H x 2' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Phoebis-sennae\" title=\"Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly\"\u003eCloudless Sulphur Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Abaeis-nicippe\" title=\"Sleepy Orange Butterfly\"\u003eSleepy Orange Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Birds, Hummingbirds, Bees and Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Year round interest, deer resistant and drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Hedge, accent plant, pollinator garden and cottage garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: Ironweed, Joe Pye Weed and Dense Blazing Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Wild Senna Fits Into a Native Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild senna brings structure and ecological value to planting designs that celebrate regional biodiversity. Its upright habit makes it an excellent backdrop for shorter \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, while its open branching allows neighboring plants to receive sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bagley Pond Perennials, our team often encourages gardeners to combine it with species that bloom earlier or later in the season, creating a landscape that offers visual interest and habitat from spring through fall. Because it is a true native species, we believe it helps strengthen local ecosystems by contributing to more balanced, resilient plant communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Interest Beyond Bloom Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green foliage adds texture before flowering begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping seedpods create a distinctive feature that remains attractive into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy stems help maintain garden structure during the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding plants offer shelter for beneficial insects that overwinter in natural landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to create a garden that supports wildlife through every season? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or explore organically grown wild senna and other carefully selected native perennials today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes wild senna help increase biodiversity in a home landscape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Incorporating wild senna into a landscape with a diverse selection of native plants helps create a healthier, more balanced ecosystem. A greater variety of plant species can support pollinators and other wildlife throughout the growing season, as well as contribute to improved habitat diversity. As native plants mature together, they form a resilient planting that more closely reflects natural communities, making your garden a valuable resource for local biodiversity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does wild senna contribute to a layered garden design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upright growth habit of wild senna makes it an excellent midground or background plant within layered native landscapes. It pairs well with lower-growing native perennials, which adds height and texture while allowing smaller species to create visual interest in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan wild senna be used in larger naturalized plantings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Its upright growth and adaptability make it a valuable choice for meadow-style gardens and spacious borders where native plants can establish lasting ecological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs wild senna suitable for educational or habitat gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Wild senna is a valuable choice for school landscapes and conservation projects because it showcases the importance of planting true native species. It can help visitors learn how native plants contribute to healthier ecosystems and support local wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does wild senna help increase biodiversity in a home landscape?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Incorporating wild senna into a landscape with a diverse selection of native plants helps create a healthier, more balanced ecosystem. A greater variety of plant species can support pollinators and other wildlife throughout the growing season, as well as contribute to improved habitat diversity. 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It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers rich, loamy soils that remain consistently moist but well-drained. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStriped cream violet typically blooms in mid- to late spring, from April through June, depending on regional climate. Its delicate, pale cream to white flowers are distinguished by fine purple veins on the lower petals, which act as nectar guides for visiting pollinators. After blooming, the plant produces small, green seed capsules that mature in early summer. These capsules eventually split open to release tiny seeds, which are often dispersed by ants through a process known as \u003cem\u003emyrmecochory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEcologically, Stripped cream violet plays an important role. Its early-season blooms provide nectar and pollen for native bees, small butterflies, and other spring pollinators emerging from dormancy. It is also a host plant for a variety of \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efritillary butterfly species, whose larvae feed on violet leaves as a primary food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 4-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BONAP Map\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Viola%20striata.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Map Color Key\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Shade, Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Medium Dry, Medium, Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 0.6-1.6'H, 0.6-1'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 1'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Speyeria-cybele\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Spangled Fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Boloria-selene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilver-bordered Fritillary,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Euptoieta-claudia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVariegated Fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Bees, Butterflies, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer Resistant, Poor Soil Tolerant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Ground Cover, Shade Garden, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/maidenhair-fern-adiantum-pedatum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=maide\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaidenhair Fern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/foam-flower-tiarella-cordifolia?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=foam\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFoam Flower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/virginia-bluebells-mertensia-virginica?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=virginia\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVirginia Bluebells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":52554466984252,"sku":"BPQ100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":54459800060220,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-1917102451.jpg?v=1767038261"}],"url":"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/collections\/buy-one-quart-get-one-free.oembed?page=2","provider":"Bagley Pond Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}