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Perennials and Wildflowers

Columbine, Aquilegia candadensis

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  • Found throughout the Eastern portion of the US​​
  • Grows in a range of soil and light conditions
  • Pollinator plant for butterflies and hummingbirds
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  • Grows to 1-2' in height
  • Blooms in late spring
  • Does best in partial, filtered sun
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  • Seeds can easily be harvested from August-October and are viable for up to three years

Common boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum

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  • White flower clusters grow on plants 3-5 ft tall
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  • Good for rain gardens; tolerates both drought and flood conditions
  • Occurs naturally in a variety of moist habitats, including marshes, swales, wet fields, and on river and stream banks

Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea

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  • Bloom profusely from mid-to-late summer to September
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  • Grows up to 4 feet tall. Very adaptable to a range of conditions
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  • Flowers used to make tea that can help strengthen the immune system

Spotted Joe Pye Weed, Eutrochium maculatum

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    Grows up to 7 feet tall
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  • Host plants for more than 35+ species of moth and butterfly caterpillars
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  • Prefers wetland edges or wet meadows, but adaptable to a range of conditions


Bluets, Houstonia caerulea ​

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  • Grows in compact tufts about 8" high
  • Four lobed flowers with blue petals and white-yellow centers
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  • One of the first spring perennials to emerge
  • Commonly called "Quaker Ladies"
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  • An effective ground cover and a prolific self-seeder

Blue Flag Iris, Iris versicolor

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  • Found in wetlands, meadows and woods
  • Has three petals and three sepals
  • ​A natural hybrid of two other irises found further south: Iris hookeri and Iris virginica 
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  • ​Blooms in early June, sometimes lasting the month
  • Does well in both full sun and partial shade​
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Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta

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  • Cheerful blossoms that spread easily and tolerate many growing conditions
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  • Biennial (life cycle occurs over two years) so it blooms every other year
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  • Use black-eyed Susan on a slope or bank. Also will reseed easily in a naturalized area.

Goldenrod, Solidago spp.

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  • There are at least 18 different species of Goldenrod
  • Grows prolifically in roadsides, fields and recently cleared sites
  • Grows anywhere from 1-6' tall with alternative leaves
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  • Flowers from August through November, being an important pollinator species as a late-blooming perennial
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  • Feathery, plume-shaped flowers that grows in clusters of 2-3

New England Aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

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  • An important late-season pollinator flower, asters bloom from August through October
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  • Found in disturbed areas, meadows, the edges of woods, and mesic prairies 
  • Can have an aggressive growing habit; dig up and separate roots every couple of years to control
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  • Attracts both bees and butterflies

Find Us At:

254 Goddard Rd
Lewiston, Me 04240

Contact Us:

Project Director, Emma Lorusso
(207) 241-5374

[email protected]

Technical Director, Sarah Torresen
(207) 241-5377
[email protected]
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  • About Us
    • History
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    • Get Involved
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  • Technical Services
    • Watershed Management
  • Resources
    • Native Plants >
      • Trees and Shrubs
      • Perennials and WIldflowers
      • Ferns, Vines and Covers
    • Invasive Forest Pests
    • Conservation Practices for Homeowners
    • Newsletters + Reports
  • Sponsorship
  • Conservation Landscape Cert
  • Plant Sale
  • Products