This native plant is one of my favorites.  I love it combined with Black-eyed Susan, Balloon Flower, Fountain Grass, and 'Moonbeam' Coreopsis.                                    CR    Purple Coneflower  Echinacea purpurea   The beautiful purplish-crimson daisy-like flowers of this plant attract butterflies. The long-lasting flowers bloom from early summer until frost. They provide great structure in the winter garden as well as seeds for wildlife.   Sun: full sun                                       Height: 24-30 inches  Blooms: summer-fall                          Zones: 3 through 9 Attracts: Butterfliesand Birds 2 Purple Coneflowers (1 unit)                                          FREE  To reserve, process and send (per unit)                          $7.95    Powerplant

These sunny golden flowers bloom profusely and look great with Delphinium, Hardy Hibiscus, Mexican Hat, and Monarda.               CR   'Summer Sun' Heliopsis  Heliopsis helianthoides   Sometimes called false - sunflowers, heliopsis means "like the sun." Golden 4 inch double flowers shine brightly from early summer through fall.  This tough plant takes whatever nature provides.  Drought tolerant and disease resistant, its sturdy stems withstand wind and heavy rain with no need for staking. It's great in a mixed border, for fresh or dried flower bouquets, and attracts butterflies.   Sun: full sun - part shade                          Height: 5 feet  Blooms:  summer - fall                       Zones: 4 through 9 Attracts: Butterflies and Birds 2 'Summer Sun' Heliopsis (1unit)                                    FREE  To reserve, process and send (per unit)                          $7.95    Powerplant