Sarracenia × ‘Lunchbox’ (Pitcher Plant)
Bloom Time: April
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: High
Wildlife: N/A
Tolerates: Boggy conditions
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 6 to 9
Other: These carnivorous plants add dramatic color and unique interest under the right garden conditions.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’ (Montbretia)
Bloom Time: June to August
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Hummingbirds and bees
Tolerates: Heat tolerant
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 5 to 9
Other: The vibrant orange and red blooms arch gracefully above the foliage on this perennial.
Location: Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden
Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie)
Bloom Time: June to August
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Beetles and native bees
Tolerates: Clay soils, deer resistant
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 3 to 8
Other: Truly garden royalty, growing up to eight feet tall with plumes of cotton candy pink flowers.
Location: Burr Terrace Garden
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint)
Bloom Time: May to August
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Low to Medium
Wildlife: Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees
Tolerates: Drought, deer resistant
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 2 to 11
Other: The citrusy foliage and tiered purply-pink flowers make this native flower ideal for cottage gardens.
Location: Howe Garden
Sanguisorba minor (Burnet)
Bloom Time: June to July
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Leaves foraged by mammals
Tolerates: Deer resistant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 to 8
Other: An herb used for salads, soups, and drinks which features round purple inflorescences.
Location: Herb Study Garden
Achillea ‘Firefly Peach Sky’ (Yarrow)
Bloom Time: June to July
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, moths
Tolerates: Drought, salt
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 3 to 8
Other: The clusters of peach, apricot, and yellow flowers add a colorful blend to sunny locations.
Location: Wills Perennial Garden
Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’ (Climbing Rose)
Bloom Time: May to November
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Shelter for birds
Tolerates: Poor Soil
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 11
Other: A climbing rose producing delicate, light pink flowers throughout the growing season.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden
Rhododendron viscosum ‘Summer Eyelet’ (Swamp Azalea)
Bloom Time: May to July
Sun Requirement: Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium to High
Wildlife: Butterflies
Tolerates: Wet soils
Native to North America: N/A
Zones: 4 to 9
Other: Flowers much later than most native azaleas with fragrant, white flowers in clusters.
Location: Howe Garden
