{"title":"Summer Bloomers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe backbone of the native garden in full swing. These perennials peak from June through August, delivering bold color, structure, and sustained forage for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds through the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asclepias-incarnata","title":"Swamp Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"28\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9,) is a refined, sophisticated perennial for the modern native landscape. Growing in an upright, 3–5' architectural mound, it maintains a disciplined and stable form that makes it a reliable anchor for garden design. In mid-summer, it produces fragrant, vanilla-scented clusters of deep pink to mauve flowers that serve as the visual and aromatic centerpiece of the meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a high-capacity \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a premiere nectar hub. While it is a critical nursery for Monarch caterpillars, its leaves are smoother and more succulent than other milkweeds, making it a preferred choice for egg-laying. Beyond the Monarch, its high-sugar nectar supports a massive diversity of Great Black Wasps, Tiger Swallowtails, and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the Southeast, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"42\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA. incarnata\u003c\/i\u003e acts as a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eStormwater Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e. While found in marshes and along stream banks in the wild, it is surprisingly sophisticated in its adaptability to residential landscapes. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in heavy, poorly drained areas where other plants fail, yet once its root system is established, it performs with remarkable resilience in average garden soils. It is the ideal solution for rain gardens\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor low spots that experience \"pulse\" flooding during NC summer storms. It requires full sun to maintain its rigid, upright form and prolific bloom cycle; in too much shade, the stems may lean toward the light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47930327695574,"sku":"AI-PT-2026","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_ascl-inca-spec03-001_CROP_15bc4d91-6d24-44a1-acc5-e34de58033dc.jpg?v=1773164113"},{"product_id":"butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa","title":"Butterfly Milkweed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Perennial Plant of the Year® \u0026amp; 1985 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e (Zones 3–9) is built for the summers in the Southeast. While other perennials flag in our July humidity, this 2' x 2' mound stays locked in. It's a disciplined, clump-forming native—meaning it won't go rogue in your garden—making it a perfect structural choice for tight urban spaces, containers, or clean, modern borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a reliable host for Monarch caterpillar larvae and a nectar hub for native bees. If you see your plants getting stripped of their leaves, don't panic—that's the goal. They are biologically wired to handle it and will return from their deep, woody roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Southeast, \u003cem\u003eA. tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e acts as a deep-soil anchor, making it a colorful choice for erosion control on dry, sandy slopes. Full sun and excellent drainage are the only two non-negotiables for this \u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistant \u003c\/strong\u003eMilkweed. It thrives on neglect and actually prefers lean soil over rich soils or fertilizer. To maximize the visual and ecological impact, plant in odd-numbered clusters (3–5) near the border edge or in sweeping drifts of 7 or more to create a reliable target for migrating Monarchs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47930506772694,"sku":"AT-QT-2026","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_ascl-tube-spec02-001.jpg?v=1773163234"},{"product_id":"swamp-rose-mallow-muenchhusia-moscheutos","title":"Swamp Rose Mallow","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1997 NC Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMuenchhusia moscheutos\u003c\/em\u003e (Zones 4-9)\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eformerly \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eHibiscus moscheutos,\u003c\/i\u003e brings a tropical, \"dinner-plate\" aesthetic to the temperate garden. Honored as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003e1997 NC Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e, this robust perennial is famous for its massive blooms—often reaching 8 inches in diameter—that appear in mid-to-late summer. While each flower lasts only a single day, the plant is a prolific producer, with new blossoms opening daily for several months, ensuring a constant display of creamy white petals and deep crimson centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Specialist Pollinator Hub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis species is an essential powerhouse for local biodiversity. It serves as a vital host for\u003cstrong\u003e more than 20 species of butterflies and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the necessary forage for a wide variety of caterpillars. The massive blooms are a primary nectar source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other native pollinators. Most notably, it supports the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"366\"\u003eRose-mallow Bee\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"383\"\u003ePtilothrix bombiformis\u003c\/i\u003e), a specialist that relies specifically on this genus. Even in winter, the plant remains functional; its sturdy, hollow dead stems provide critical overwintering habitat for stem-nesting bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhile it naturally occurs in marshes and along riverbanks, Swamp Rose Mallow is surprisingly adaptable to standard garden soils as long as they do not completely dry out. We recommend a good 2-3\" layer of mulch to assist with this. It thrives in those \"problem\" low spots where water tends to sit after a storm. Full sun rewards the grower with sturdier stems and more profuse flowering. 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It is prized for its massive, 6-inch crimson star-shaped blooms and elegant, deeply lobed foliage. While it can reach heights of 6–8 feet, it maintains an airy, \"see-through\" habit that provides vertical structure at the back of a border while remaining refined enough for smaller managed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a critical pollinator resource, serving as a mandatory nectar source for the Rose-mallow Bee. Its deep red, trumpet-shaped centers act as a high-visibility beacon for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, who rely on its mid-to-late summer bloom window for high-energy forage. It is a verified host for the Gray Hairstreak and Painted Lady butterflies, along with the Common Checkered Skipper. Once the blooms fade, the woody stalks and ornamental seed pods remain upright, providing architectural interest and perching sites for songbirds throughout the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true native workhorse of the Southeast, Scarlet Rose Mallow thrives in the hot and humid summer conditions of the NC Piedmont. While it is a natural fit for pond edges or rain gardens, it is remarkably adaptable to average garden soil as long as it isn't allowed to fully dry out. It's also a premier choice for rain gardens or low-lying spots where water tends to settle. It performs best in full sun to ensure strong stems and the most prolific blooming. Cuttings the stems back by half in early June will encourage a bushier, multi-branched habit and maintain a lower, more compact profile without sacrificing blooms. Though a vigorous grower, it stays in a polite, upright clump and does not spread aggressively. In late winter, cut the stems back to 12–24\"; this creates essential nesting \"apartments\" for native stem-nesting bees while making way for the rapid new growth of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47948380766422,"sku":"MC-QT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_hibi-____-spec09-001.jpg?v=1773679558"},{"product_id":"purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea","title":"Purple Coneflower","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-8) is a rugged, long-blooming native that anchors the summer garden with its iconic pinkish-purple rays and orange-bronze cones. Unlike many short-lived cultivars, this straight species is a resilient perennial that holds its structural integrity throughout the heat and humidity of a North Carolina summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis is a high-traffic pollinator hub. During the summer, the wide, flat blooms provide an ideal landing platform for Monarchs, Swallowtails, and a massive variety of native bees. For the Homegrown National Park® gardener, the value extends into winter; the dried cones are packed with oil-rich seeds that are a primary winter food source for\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esongbirds. Leaving the stalks standing provides both a natural bird feeder and nesting sites for native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e While it thrives in full sun, it is one of the few coneflowers that can tolerate part shade without losing its vigor. It is a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"150\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that handles our regional red clay with ease, provided it isn't in a standing bog. Its fibrous root system makes it a more adaptable garden resident than other coneflowers, allowing it to be divided or moved with high success. Once established, it is remarkably deer-resistant and stays sturdy through intense Piedmont summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47949240008918,"sku":"EcPu-PT-2026","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47949240041686,"sku":"EcPu-QT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_echi-purp-spec11-001.jpg?v=1773693910"},{"product_id":"pale-coneflower-echinacea-pallida","title":"Pale Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for a more little bit of the wild yet refined aesthetic, \u003ci\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/i\u003e offers a distinct, slender silhouette. Characterized by long, drooping, pale-pink petals and narrow foliage, it blooms earlier than its cousin, Purple Coneflower (\u003ci\u003eE. purpurea)\u003c\/i\u003e, helping to bridge the gap between late spring and mid-summer. It is an ideal choice for plantings where texture and movement are prioritized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep-Rooted Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale Coneflower\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an important nectar source for long-tongued bees and butterflies and functions as a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. Because it blooms in early June, it provides vital food before the mid-summer heat hits its peak. Its deep taproot—often reaching several feet into the ground—not only makes it nearly bulletproof against dry spells but also provides structural support in undisturbed landscapes. Like other coneflowers, it is a favorite for songbirds once the seeds ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is built for lean, tough conditions and handles rocky or sandy soils better than almost any other \u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e. Because of its significant taproot, it does not like to be moved once planted; pick a permanent home in full sun and let it thrive. Pale Coneflower does re-seed and so we recommend deadheading post-bloom to reduce its spread.  We also like to inter-plant with other deep rooted species to keep Pale Coneflower's spread in check, e.g., \u003cem\u003ePanicum sp. \u003c\/em\u003e(Switchgrass)\u003cem\u003e, Eryngium yuccifolium \u003c\/em\u003e(Rattlesnake Master)\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e etc.  It thrives in the heat of the Piedmont, requiring almost zero supplemental water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47949266419926,"sku":"EcPa-QT-2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_echi-pall-spec01-001.jpg?v=1773695187"},{"product_id":"monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot","title":"Beebalm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 3–9) is a foundational pillar of the southeast, recognized for its shaggy, lavender-pink flower heads and aromatic foliage. This straight species is a top performer, noted for its exceptional ecological vigor and its ability to transition seamlessly into a managed landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis plant is \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"27\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHigh-Volume Nectar \u003c\/b\u003epowerhouse, as its tubular blooms are a perfect fit for long-tongued bees and hummingbirds. \u003cspan\u003eMembers of the genus \u003cem\u003eMonarda \u003c\/em\u003esupport the many specialized bees of North Carolina. Beebalm also \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a primary nectar source for the Clearwing Hummingbird Moth and various swallowtail butterflies across the Southeast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA reliable \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"11\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e, Beebalm thrives in the heavy soils common to the Piedmont and beyond in full sun to part shade. Once established, its deep root system makes it highly \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"185\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an effective \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"223\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSoil Stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e for larger areas. To manage its footprint in a managed garden, cut the stems back by half in May for a bushier habit and more blooms. 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It is a fantastic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e plant for sunny walkways where its aromatic foliage can be brushed against. 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Its unique, sword-like silver foliage resembles a \u003cem\u003eYucca\u003c\/em\u003e, making it an ideal choice for transitioning a native into a managed landscape. In mid-summer, it produces unique, globe-like white flower heads that provide a structural contrast to the softer forms of \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"374\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMonarda\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"385\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is recognized for its incredible ruggedness and unique aesthetic. Rattlesnake Master is a premier \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"146\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePollinator Magnet\u003c\/b\u003e, attracting a massive diversity of beneficial insects, including the specialist Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth and various predatory wasps that provide natural pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRattlesnake Master is a fantastic, no-maintenance plant. It is exceptionally \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e once established, thanks to a deep, vigorous taproot that anchors it firmly in our local clay. It thrives in full sun and average to moist, well drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBecause of its deep taproot, it does not like to be moved once planted—site it carefully as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"94\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eSoil Stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e or part of a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"123\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Unlike its broader-leaved relatives, this species features needle-like, silvery-green foliage that remains clean and upright throughout the growing season. In mid-to-late summer, it is topped with dense clusters of small white flowers, often speckled with purple, which create a distinct \"frosted\" appearance in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the NC piedmont, this species is one of the most significant \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"72\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHigh-Volume Nectar\u003c\/b\u003e available. It provides high-volume nectar that supports a massive diversity of beneficial insects, including native bees, the Great Black Wasp (a docile beetle-hunter), and various Checkered Beetles. It is a documented \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Gray Hairstreak butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIt has been recognized as a top performer in native plant trials for its extreme drought tolerance and \"no-flop\" habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a highly adaptable and functional species for Piedmont clay. It thrives in full sun and average-to-dry soils, making it an excellent choice for \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"141\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSoil Stabilization\u003c\/b\u003e on banks or as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"177\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e along walkways. While many mints are known for aggressive spreading, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"260\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eP. tenuifolium\u003c\/i\u003e is much better behaved, expanding slowly via short rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing clump. To maintain a tidy shape, it can be cut back to the ground in late winter. 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\"\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/douglas_mcgrady\/31324634884\/in\/photolist-7MWnw3-cs5zAy-fyhZim-fy3F3x-eT3gj4-TxiTKD-UbNb5S-f1N65E-oF7RGC-f1N9D5-PJ3WBN-2jtK489-2oZqAJ7-949TZ9-vRGQFg-8GEmMs-2oWxDXt-946SFz-vzdqSk-2nzxuh9-8Fv9qE-2oMw3ir-vJzQHE-2nHc7pd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrow-leaved mountain-mint), Warwick, 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Unlike common ornamental spiraeas, this species provides essential structure and late-summer color. Its foliage is equally impressive, transitioning from a deep, leathery green to a brilliant reddish-gold in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a high-value \u003cb\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/b\u003e for the Blinded Sphinx moth and a favorite of the Spring Azure butterfly, this shrub is a frequent destination for native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeplebush thrives in the heavy, moist soils often found in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Its predictable, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for challenging spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. tomentosa \u003c\/em\u003eis a species that benefits from good airflow, so don't cram it in a corner. Thrives in full sun but requires consistent moisture to look its best. It is a natural fit for a \u003cstrong\u003eRain Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e or where a \u003cstrong\u003eStormwater Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is needed. We've found that normal garden soil is fine, once established, with a healthy layer of mulch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep a refined shape in a managed garden, you can deadhead spent flower spires in mid-summer to encourage a second flush of blooms. For a more compact, rejuvenated form, it can be pruned back to 12\" in late winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/71119007@N03\/\"\u003e\"Steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa)\"\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/71119007@N03\/albums\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnder the same moon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e is licensed under \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47952155508950,"sku":"ST-QT-2026","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":47952155541718,"sku":"ST-GAL-2026","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/9368103416_e15c2f2d38_k_1.jpg?v=1774458823"},{"product_id":"large-flowered-tickseed","title":"Large-flowered Tickseed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCoreopsis grandiflora\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 4–9) provides a prolific display of serrated, deep yellow blooms from late spring through mid-summer. Unlike common dwarf cultivars, this species offers a more robust profile while maintaining a neat basal rosette of foliage that stays low to the ground. This habit makes it an ideal choice for the front of a managed border or as a repeating soft edge along a walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIn the Southeast, this species is a documented resource for specialist mining bees and the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. Due to this high ecological value, the National Wildlife Federation designates it a \"Top 30 Native Host Plant for pollen specialists\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis species is a reliable choice for the lean or clay soils provided they are well drained. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and performs best in full sun. To maintain a refined appearance and extend the flowering season into July, remove spent blooms regularly. A hedge trimmer works well for de-heading. Every two to three years, dividing the clumps in early spring will maintain plant vigor and prevent the center of the rosette from thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePhoto: \"\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/coreopsis-grandiflora\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\" by \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/carllewis\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl Lewis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e is licensed under \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47952250077398,"sku":"CG-PT-2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/PlantPlantCarlLewisCCBY2.0.jpg?v=1774450370"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/collections\/PlantPlantCarlLewisCCBY2.0.jpg?v=1780431136","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/collections\/summer-bloomers.oembed","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}