The following is a listing of all of the perennial flowers that may be available at Plant Sale, along with growing tips and other relevant information. Note that not all varieties are available every year. For a full listing of available varieties and to see what’s in stock, visit our farm store.

FLOWERS, PERENNIAL

Anise Hyssop – Agastache foeniculum
Description: Bushy, Midwestern native, foliage and flowers permeate the air with sweet licorice fragrance. Used to make tea and known to attract beneficial insects. Tender perennial grown as an annual.
Growing Tips: Likes well-drained soil.
Spacing:12-18 inches
Height: 3 feet
Light: Full sun

Bee Balm (aka Wild Bergamot) - Monarda didyma
Description: Edible blooms are popular in perennial gardens. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Used in infusions to improve digestion. Native to eastern US.
Growing Tips: In shade its bloom time is lengthened.
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 36-48 inches
Light: Full sun to part shade

Blue Lobelia – Lobelia siphilitica
Description: Striking spikes of vibrant blue flowers that bloom in late summer. A reliable, moisture-loving native that attracts bumblebees and butterflies.
Growing Tips: Prefers consistent moisture; great for rain gardens or shaded streambanks.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 24-36”
Light: Sun to Part Shade

Blue Vervain – Verbena hastata
Description: Tall, candelabra-like spikes of purple flowers that bloom from the bottom up. Excellent for long-tongued bees and butterflies.
Growing Tips: Highly adaptable but thrives in moist soils; hardy and spreads gently.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 36-60”
Light: Full Sun

Echinacea, Purple Coneflower – Echinacea purpurea
Description: An easy to grow coneflower with large, purple flowers and medicinal roots. Perennial, native.
Growing Tips: Roots reach harvestable size in 3-4 years.
Spacing: 12-24”
Height: 24-48"
Light: Full sun, will tolerate partial shade

Foxglove Beardtongue – Penstemon digitalis
Description: Tubular white to pale pink flowers on sturdy stalks in spring. Attracts hummingbirds and bees; leaves often have a deep red or purple hue.
Growing Tips: Drought tolerant once established; adapts to many soil types.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 36-60”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Sunflower, Giant Native – Helianthus giganteus
Description: A towering perennial with rough, reddish-purple stems and yellow, daisy-like flowers, ideal for wet meadows and back-of-border planting.
Growing Tips: Thrives in moist, wet, or marshy soil; needs, ample water to reach maximum height.
Spacing: 3-6 feet
Height: 6-12 feet
Light: Sun/Part Shade

Golden Alexander – Zizia aurea
Description: Flat-topped clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring. A critical early-season host plant for Black Swallowtail butterflies.
Growing Tips: Thrives in moist, rich soil but tolerant of average garden conditions.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 24-36”
Light: Sun to Part Shade

Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium purpureum
Late-blooming wildflower. Grows in upright clumps that reach several feet tall. Its thick stems have lance-shaped, serrated dark green leaves, and in midsummer tiny mauve flowers bloom in large clusters atop the stems. Flowers have a sweet vanilla scent and are especially attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Growing Tips: Transplant to garden in late spring, when threat of frost has passed
Spacing: 2-3 ft
Height: 5-7 ft"

Native Blue Mistflower – Conoclinium coelestinum
Description: Clusters of fuzzy, ageratum-like blue flowers in late summer to fall. A late-season nectar source for bees and monarch butterflies.
Growing Tips: Spreads via rhizomes to form colonies; great for filling spaces.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 24-36”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

New England Aster - Aster novae-angliae
Description: The flowers are an important source of nectar for late season pollinators, especially Monarchs. The flower heads consist of a ring of purple florets that surround a central cluster of yellow disc florets.
Growing Tips: Easy to grow in sunny sites with moist well drained soil.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 2-3 ft
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Obedient Plant – Physostegia virginiana
Description: Spikes of pink tubular flowers that can be shifted on the stem. A late summer bloomer that is a favorite for bumblebees.
Growing Tips: Can be vigorous; prefers moist, sunny locations.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 36-48”
Light: Full sun

Swamp Milkweed – Asclepias incarnata
Description: A native plant that blooms summer through frost. Clusters of rose to mauve florets on sturdy stems. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Growing Tips: Well-drained, sandy loam to poor soil.
Spacing: 12-24”
Height: 32-48”
Light: Full sun

Virginia Mountain Mint – Pycnanthemum virginianum
Description: Small, clustered white flowers with spotted purple interiors. An absolute pollinator magnet for a high diversity of insects.
Growing Tips: Spreads via rhizomes; aromatic foliage is deer-resistant.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 24-36”
Light: Full Sun

Sunflower, Woodland – Helianthus strumosus
Description: Perennial wild sunflower native to the North East. Blooms are yellow and 2-4 in. across. Branching
Growing Tips: Suitable for perennial garden. Does well in shade.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 2-5 feet
Light: Shade/Part Shade/Sun

Red Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis
Description: Its lovely red and yellow flowers, ease of growing, and overall charm, make red columbine a great plant for the home garden. Pollinated by hummingbirds.
Growing Tips: Prefers well drained soils.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 1-3’
Light: Partial Shade/Full Sun

Black Eyed Susan – Rudbeckia triloba
Description: Excellent and reliable cut flower that attracts pollinators to its showy blooms and birds to its ripe seedheads. Biannual.
Growing Tips: Tolerates average soil, drought once established
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 36-42”
Light: Full sun

Shasta Daisy - Leucanthemum x superbum
Description: this carefree perennial produces dark green toothed foliage that remains evergreen in milder climates, fitting well among easy care perennials.
Growing Tips: Prefers soil that drains well. Poorly draining soil can lead to root rot.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 36-42”
Light: Full Sun

Flowerburst Yarrow – Achillea millefolium
Description: A beautiful mix of flower clusters in shades of red, rose, pink, and white. This variety features soft, fern-like foliage and is highly attractive to butterflies and hoverflies.
Growing Tips: Drought tolerant once established; deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 24”
Light: Full Sun

Parker's Yarrow – Achillea filipendulina
Description: A tall, stately variety with large, plate-like golden yellow flower heads. Its sturdy stems and aromatic foliage make it a favorite for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Growing Tips: Thrives in poor, well-drained soil; avoid over-fertilizing as it can lead to floppy stems.
Spacing: 18-24”
Height: 36-48”
Light: Full Sun

Pastel Antique Shades Viola – Viola cornuta
Description: Charming, small-faced flowers in a unique blend of vintage colors including apricot, lavender, terracotta, and soft pink. These edible flowers add a sophisticated touch to gardens and plates.
Growing Tips: Prefers cool weather; providing afternoon shade in warmer climates will help extend the blooming season.
Spacing: 6-8”
Height: 6-8”
Light: Sun to Part Shade

Penny Marina Viola – Viola cornuta
Description: Striking bicolor blooms featuring light blue upper petals and deep violet-blue faces. This variety is known for its uniform growth habit and incredible cold hardiness.
Growing Tips: Very resilient; can often withstand a light frost and may overwinter in milder regions.
Spacing: 6-8”
Height: 4-6”
Light: Sun to Part Shade

Red Yarrow – Achillea millefolium
Description: Vibrant, deep crimson-red flower clusters with tiny yellow centers. A rugged and reliable perennial that provides excellent nectar for a wide variety of pollinators.
Growing Tips: Spreads via rhizomes; divide the clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor and control its spread.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 18-24”
Light: Full Sun

Victoria Blue Salvia – Salvia farinacea
Description: Long-lasting, dense spikes of deep violet-blue flowers on silvery-green stems. A heat-tolerant favorite that is a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Growing Tips: While often grown as an annual, it is a tender perennial that performs best with consistent moisture during heat waves.
Spacing: 12-18”
Height: 18-24”
Light: Full Sun