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Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' PP30740 (30)ct Flat

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Aruncus 'Fairy Hair' PP30242 (30)ct Flat

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Aruncus 'Goatee' PPAF (30)ct Flat

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Aruncus 'Misty Lace' PP15798 (30)ct Flat

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Aruncus aethusifolius (30)ct Flat

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Aruncus dioicus (30)ct Flat

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Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (25) BR Plants

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Asclepias t. 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat

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Asclepias tuberosa (25) BR Plants

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Asclepias tuberosa (4) 1-gallons

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Aster 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) BR Plants

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Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' PP30740 (30)ct Flat

Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' PP30740 CPBR6259 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard 'Chantilly Lace' will be shorter if grown in full sun, closer to 24" tall, than if grown in shade or a sun-filtered area, where it will grow to a height of 30-32". With the...

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Aruncus 'Fairy Hair' PP30242 (30)ct Flat

Aruncus 'Fairy Hair' PP30242 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard This new Goatsbeard is an appropriate size for tucking into places in your shade garden. 'Fairy Hair' produces sprays of creamy, triangular flower plumes that age to a darker color. Its...

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Aruncus 'Goatee' PPAF (30)ct Flat

Aruncus 'Goatee' PPAF (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard This finely textured Aruncus hybrid is flower powered! Extremely floriferous for a Goat's Beard, 'Goatee' springs to life with clouds of dense cream flower panicles in early summer. Dissected...

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Aruncus 'Misty Lace' PP15798 (30)ct Flat

Aruncus 'Misty Lace' PP15798 (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Goat's Beard Misty Lace' is the perfect size Goat's Beard - intermediate in height between its parents, A. aesthusifolius and A. dioicus. This seedling was selected by Dr. Allan Armitage of the...

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Aruncus aethusifolius (30)ct Flat

Aruncus aethusifolius (30)ct Flat Common Name: Goat's Beard-Dwarf; A miniature Goat's Beard with the same traits as A. dioicus at roughly ⅓ the size. This selection grows only 12" tall with fine, glossy, fern-like foliage. From early to midsummer,...

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Aruncus dioicus (30)ct Flat

Aruncus dioicus (30)ct Flat Common Name: Goat's Beard An outstanding specimen plant for the partially shaded garden, with dark green foliage and plume-like spikes of tiny, cream-colored flowers rise well above the foliage in early to mid-summer...

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Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (25) BR Plants

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' (25) Bare Root Plants Common Name: Swamp Milkweed; A virtually hassle-free perennial, offering three months of vanilla scented, rose pink flowers in large, compact clusters from midsummer to early fall. Deadheading...

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Asclepias t. 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat

Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. This hassle-free perennial will provide three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom...

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Asclepias tuberosa (25) BR Plants

Asclepias tuberosa (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Butterfly Weed A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. Deadheading the flowers...

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Asclepias tuberosa (4) 1-gallons

Asclepias tuberosa (4) 1-gallons Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Herbaceous perennial. This hassle-free perennial will provide three months of tangerine orange...

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Aster 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) BR Plants

Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' PP33612 (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: New England Aster Bringing refinement to fall blooming Asters, 'Grape Crush' produces a large, very round mound with densely packed flowers. We have observed no lodging in our...

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Astilbe 'Bressingham Beauty' (25) BR Plants

Astilbe 'Bressingham Beauty' (25) Bare Root Plants Common Name: Hybrid Astilbe, False Spirea 'Bressingham Beauty' quickly forms a graceful, fern-like mound of dainty foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, dusty salmon-rose tiny flowers; densely...

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What are the best summer blooming perennials?

There are many great summer-blooming perennials, but some of the best include:

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida): A classic summer flower with daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Blooms from mid-summer to fall.

Daylily (Hemerocallis): Available in a wide range of colors and sizes, with blooms that last for just one day but open continuously over several weeks.

Coneflower (Echinacea): These daisy-like flowers come in various colors, including purple, pink, and white. They are tough and easy to care for, and they attract butterflies.

Lavender (Lavandula): Fragrant purple flowers that bloom in mid-summer. Lavender is also a drought-tolerant plant.

Phlox paniculata: Tall plants with large clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. Blooms from mid-summer to fall.

Coreopsis: Cheerful daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Blooms from early summer to fall.

Salvia nemorosa: Another great choice for attracting butterflies, with spikes of purple, blue, or pink flowers. Blooms from early summer to fall.

Sedum: Succulent plants with clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, and yellow. Blooms in late summer and fall.

Gaillardia (Gaillardia grandiflora): Blanketflower blooms in late summer and fall with daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, red, and orange.

Aster: These fall-blooming perennials come in a wide range of colors, including purple, pink, and white. They are a valuable food source for pollinators.

Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii): A low-growing plant with fragrant lavender flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. It is deer-resistant and attracts pollinators.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): A tough and adaptable plant with flat clusters of white, yellow, pink, or red flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. It is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies.

These are just a few of the many great summer-blooming perennials. When choosing perennials for your garden, consider your climate, soil conditions, and the amount of sunlight the plants will receive. With a little planning, you can enjoy beautiful flowers in your garden all summer long.

Do summer blooming perennial plants attract pollinators?

Many summer blooming perennial plants are excellent at attracting pollinators! In fact, incorporating them into your garden can be a wonderful way to support the important work of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Here is how:

Features that attract pollinators:

Bright colors: Pollinators, especially butterflies and bees, are drawn to vibrant colors like yellow, orange, purple, pink, and blue.
Open flower shapes: Flat or cup-shaped flowers with easy access to nectar and pollen are more pollinator-friendly than closed or tubular blooms.
Fragrance: Many summer bloomers release sweet scents that attract pollinators from afar.
Nectar and pollen: Of course, the ultimate draw for pollinators is a reliable source of both nectar and pollen for their energy and reproduction needs.

Popular pollinator-attracting summer bloomers:

Coneflowers: A classic choice with daisy-like flowers in various colors, loved by bees and butterflies.
Daylilies: Easy to care for and offer continuous blooms throughout the summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds.
Lavender: Fragrant blooms and foliage, beloved by bees and butterflies.
Sedum: Drought-tolerant succulent with showy flower clusters, attracting a variety of pollinators.
Butterfly weed: As the name suggests, specifically attracts Monarch butterflies by providing food for their larvae.
Catmint: Fragrant blue or purple flowers adored by bees and hummingbirds.
Zinnia: Easy to grow annuals with bright, long-lasting blooms that attract all types of pollinators.

Tips for creating a pollinator-friendly garden:

Plant a variety of bloom times: Ensure a continuous food source for pollinators by choosing plants that bloom throughout the summer, starting early and ending late.
Group similar plants together: This creates larger patches of color and scent, making them more noticeable to pollinators.
Provide shelter and nesting sites: Include rocks, logs, or even small birdhouses to offer safe havens for pollinators.
Avoid pesticides: Opt for natural pest control methods to protect beneficial insects.

By incorporating these ideas, you can create a beautiful summer garden that not only brings you joy but also supports the valuable work of pollinators in your local ecosystem.

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