Heath aster bursts into fragrant yellow centered, white daisy-like bloom in early fall. Narrow grey-green foliage is an important larval butterfly food. Easy to grow, this tolerant perennial thrives as a groundcover in dry conditions. Butterflies flock to it masses of tiny flowers for nectar.

Asters are the backbone of many late summer and fall landscapes. The white woodland aster is a terrific ground cover and is especially valuable because it grows so well in dry shade. Thin, dark mahogany stems are topped with clouds of white flowers in early fall.

Understated yet indispensable in the American Beauties garden, this flowing, spreading, late summer blooming selection is one of the most tolerant plants available for performing well in dry, partial to full shade while still producing clouds of small white daisy flowers with yellow to red centers. Even better, it is a great source of nectar for many native butterflies and bees while the seed from its ample flower supply provides food for finches, sparrows and other native birds along with great cover from its sprawling form. Plant this en masse in wooded areas or in more formal shade gardens amongst sturdy Hostas to provide support for its sprawling form.

Truly unique in so many ways, White Alpine Aster will thrill you with its striking qualities. Spring blooming, with large double white flowers and a dense, compact habit, this selection will thrive singly or in groups in any sunny landscape! Ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, container gardens or butterfly gardens. Spectacular in groups. Long blooming and easy to grow. Bloom is perfect for cutting. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant!

Whorled milkweed grows almost anywhere and attracts pollinators in droves! In fact, it is one of the most widely distributed milkweed species in the United States. Bright white to light green flowers bloom in mid- to late summer, providing nectar for bees, hummingbirds and a wide variety of butterflies. It is a host plant for monarch butterflies whose caterpillars can only eat plants in the milkweed family. Great for butterfly gardens, meadows and naturalized areas, as it will spread. Looks terrific planted with native grasses, coneflower and black-eyed Susan’s.

Deep green, lance-like leaves line upright stems that end with flattened masses of lightly fragrant white flowers in early to mid summer. It is perfect for grouping in the back of the garden and thrives in moist to wet areas. This is an essential nectar source for native butterflies and insects.

These stunning black and white 2 inch velvety blooms peek out from under its fabulous foliage. The leaves are heart shaped and glossy dark green mottled with silvery blotches.

A part-shade loving perennial that produces beautiful sprays of lacy, cream-colored flowers. A similar look to Astilbe, but more drought tolerant.

The foliage resembles that of Astilbe, topped by dense spikes of cream-colored flowers. Makes for a background of even a specimen plant. Blooms from June through till July.

This exciting new hybrid introduced by Dr. Allen Armitage is everything you’ve always wanted in a Goatsbeard but haven’t been able to find to this point. ‘Misty Lace’ is more compact than the species, more heat and humidity tolerant and extremely cold hardy with a magnificent show of airy white flower panicles on red stems in late May through June. While the old stand by Aruncus has been a great landscape plant, you’ll find ‘Misty Lace’ showier, easier to care for and a welcome addition to any sunny to partially shady area of your garden. Plant it in groups to take advantage of a concentrated flower show and the great texture of its foliage en masse.