Cutleaf Coneflowers, NJ
Black-Eyed Susans and Gayfeather, NJ
full sun
The Mid-Atlantic region is home to a wide variety of sun-loving plants. Consider starting with some of the below combinations.
Mid-Summer Plants (June, July). Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa, 2 feet) features brilliant orange flowers. It pairs well with Dense Blazing Star or Gayfeather (Liatris spicata, 4-6 feet). False Sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides, 3-5 feet) are cheery additions to the garden. They pair well with the showy lavender blooms of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa, 2-4 feet). Scarlet Beebalm is a popular perennial with bright scarlet-red flowers. Try combining it with silvery Clustered Mountain Mint.
Late Summer Plants (August, September). Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are iconic. These sunny-yellow flowers are the hallmark of native meadows. Growing 2-4 feet high, they can help cover the bottoms of tall, leggy plants like New York Ironweed. New York Ironweed is a tall perennial that is best-suited for the back of the garden. It boasts intense deep-purple flowers. Sturdy stems provide stucture and winter-interest. Try pairing it with the lovely lavender blooms of Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana).
Fall Plants (October, November). Purple asters and golden-yellow goldenrods are a classic combination. Aromatic Aster is about 2 feet tall and New England Aster is about 6 feet tall.
False Sunflowers, NJ
Joe-Pye Weed and Black-Eyed Susans, DE
