Anemone robustissima (Pink Windflower)
Bloom Time: August-Frost
Sun Requirement: Part Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies
Tolerates: Has a good resistance to most insects and diseases
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 – 8
Other: Ideal for perennial borders or woodland gardens. Its pale pink flowers attract butterflies and make great cut flowers.
Location: Burr Garden
Vernonia baldwinii (Ironweed)
Bloom Time: July – November
Sun Requirement: Full Sun
Water Requirement: Low
Wildlife: Great Pollinator plant
Tolerates: Tolerates both moist and dry soils
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 5 – 9
Other: This long-blooming plant does best in natural areas and large meadows where large colonies can be appreciated.
Location: Wills Perennial Garden
Dicliptera suberecta (Hummingbird Plant)
Bloom Time: Mid Summer to Frost
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirement: Low
Wildlife: Hummingbird Pollinator
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 7 – 9
Other: A hummingbird magnet during summer through fall! This long-blooming perennial is drought tolerant and has velvety blue-grey leaves.
Location: Literary Garden
Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus)
Bloom Time: July-September
Sun Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Water Plant
Wildlife: Pollinator Plant
Tolerates: Standing water
Native to North America: No
Zones: 4 – 10
Other: This aquatic plant produces large fragrant flowers that open in the mornings and close at night each day. Attractive foliage, seed receptacles and blooms make this the perfect addition to a water garden or pond!
Location: Herb Garden
Passiflora incarnata x cincinnata (Passionflower)
Bloom Time: June – September
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Host plant to the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly, Attracts many pollinators
Tolerates: Can handle a variety of conditions from full sun to partial shade as well as being relatively drought and heat tolerant
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 5 – 9
Other: This climbing vine has very showy purple flowers during the summer to early fall. Wonderful addition for pollinator gardens.
Location: Mansion Front Lawn
Euscaphis japonica (Korean Sweetheart Tree)
Bloom Time: June – September
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Attracts birds
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Native to North America: No
Zones: 6 – 8
Other: Interesting landscape specimen! Produces heart-shaped seed pods in the late summer to fall.
Location: Color Garden
Asimina triloba (Pawpaw)
Bloom Time: March – May
Sun Requirement: Partial Shade
Water Requirement: Medium
Wildlife: Host plant to the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly and Pawpaw Sphinx Moth.
Tolerates: Pest resistant
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 5 – 8
Other: This small understory tree produces North America’s largest native edible fruit. The bark and leaves act as a natural insect repellent.
Location: Howe Garden
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ (Pink Turtlehead)
Bloom Time: July – October
Sun Requirement: Sun to Full Shade
Water Requirement: Wet
Wildlife: Attracts bumblebees and hummingbirds
Tolerates: Moist and acidic soil. Deer resistant.
Native to North America: Yes
Zones: 3 – 8
Other: A very versatile native plant that tolerates full sun to shade. Forms clumps and is perfect for a woodland or stream garden. The pink flowers resemble the heads of open-mouthed turtles.
Location: Bracken Foundation Children’s GardenFall is coming and the gardens are changing! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for September.