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Stiff Goldenrod

Solidago rigida is a Wisconsin Native perennial forb. It is found throughout the US, east of the Rocky Mountains. Dense, flat-topped clusters of tiny, bright

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Riddell’s Goldenrod

Solidago riddellii is a Wisconsin Native perennial forb. It is found throughout the northeastern US. Large, flat-topped clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers bloom in

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Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana is a robust Wisconsin Native perennial forb with bold lance shaped leaves. Graceful light lavender, pink or white flower spikes appear in late

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Lady in Black Aster

Aster lateriflorus Lady in Black is a nativar, selected from Aster lateriflorus, the Calico Aster, native to Wisconsin, Illinois and much of the eastern U.S.

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Ohio Goldenrod

The bright profusion of yellow blooms of Solidago ohiensis attracts a large range of pollinators in late summer to early fall. It supports over 100

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Zigzag Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis is a Wisconsin Native perennial forb and occurs almost throughout the central and eastern US. From late summer into fall, the plants are

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Common Sweet Flag

Acorus americanus is a hardy perennial swamp or bog plant with sweet, spicy-scented leaves. Spadix-like flowers appear in June and July, followed by dark berries.

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Canada Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis is a fast-growing prairie grass and makes an excellent nurse crop for prairie seedlings. It grows on almost any soil, including bare sand,

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Butter Rum Tickseed

Coreopsis x PERMATHREAD™ Butter Rum (PP32739) Mmm-mmm! Low-maintenance, long-blooming and cheerful! Golden-apricot, wider petals cup slightly upwards with tips dusted with just a smidgeon of

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