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Blue Flag Iris,
Iris versicolor
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
Blooms in early June, sometimes lasting the month
Does well in both full sun and partial shade
New England Aster,
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
An important late-season pollinator flower, asters bloom from August through October
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
Attracts both bees and butterflies
Bluets,
Houstonia caerulea
Grows in compact tufts about 8" high
Four lobed flowers with blue petals and white-yellow centers
One of the first spring perennials to emerge
Commonly called "Quaker Ladies"
An effective ground cover and a prolific self-seeder
Goldenrod,
Solidago spp.
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
Flowers from August through November, being an important pollinator species as a late-blooming perennial
Feathery, plume-shaped flowers that grows in clusters of 2-3
Columbine, Aquilegia candadensis
Found throughout the Eastern portion of the US
Grows in a range of soil and light conditions
Pollinator plant for butterflies and hummingbirds
Grows to 1-2' in height
Blooms in late spring
Does best in partial, filtered sun
Seeds can easily be harvested from August-October and are viable for up to three years
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