{"title":"Perennials To Attract Birds","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Perennials To Attract Birds\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese perennials offer seeds, berries, and shelter that encourage birds to visit and return, adding life and movement to your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-aster-frikartii-monch","title":"Monch Frikart's Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e24-36\" tall x 18-24\" wide. Aster ‘Frikartii Monch’, also known as Frikart’s Aster and Wonder of Staffa is one of the earliest-blooming asters to be found. A standout in border plantings and in the cottage garden, this light lavender-blue variety attracts a flurry of pollinator activity to its nectar-rich blooms. Healthy, deep-green foliage is quick-growing and resistant to disease, lending a sense of fullness to beds. 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It is even happy growing right in the shallow water of small creeks and brooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tells you that you must supply constant moisture for Cardinal Flower, and if you do, the rewards are spectacular.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Lobelia cardinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e  Allen Armitage, the famous perennial expert writes in his Armitages Native Plants that Cardinal Flower is a short lived perennial but if...(conditions are good)... it will return many years.  This is correct.  It is not difficult to grow at all; it is simply difficult to maintain a clump of plants over the years, unless you are attentive.  Armitage tells us he believes the plants do best in full sun.  I found the opposite growing them in Vermont.  But sun or shade, the most important item is the moisture.  The roots should never really dry out.  We had many growing along a small brook in the middle of a wooded garden (See photo above).  All went well, and the plants performed with bigger and bigger flower spikes each year, until.....we had a spring flood one year. The brook raged out of its banks, and the rushing water uprooted all the plants and swept them away.  So that year, we had to start over with new plants.  They have very shallow roots, and come out of the mud easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wild beauty is one that you must watch, and you'll learn to love it.  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Large, dark green foliage accents the bright blooms in the garden. Plants flower on the current season’s growth, also called new wood. Pruning stems back to the ground in late winter encourages growth of strong new stems. ‘Annabelle’ grows in a rounded mound, making a shapely accent in the woodland garden. Also great for massing in mixed beds and perennial borders, or naturalizing in native plantings. ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea has no serious insect or disease problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Annabelle' was featured as an honorable mention in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtcubacenter.org\/research\/trial-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMt Cuba Center Trial Garden\u003c\/a\u003e Research Report. 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The blooms are perfect for fresh and dry bouquets, or can be left on the plant for continued interest through fall and winter. A backdrop of lush green foliage forms a large mound on this deciduous shrub. With season-long color, ‘All Summer Beauty’ makes an ideal specimen or accent plant. Try planting in containers on the patio or massing for big impact in the shrub border. Plants benefit from a shady location in southern gardens, but tolerate more sun farther north. Prune to shape plants after early summer flowering. No serious insect or disease problems. \u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hydrangeas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangea shrubs are native to the US and Asia and produce showy flowers throughout the summer season. 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They are deer resistant and great for a cut flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472274542831,"sku":"AM014866","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/aster_novae_angliae_1.jpg?v=1776797501"},{"product_id":"perennial-vernonia-giant-ironweed","title":"Giant Ironweed","description":"\u003cp\u003e6-8 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide, Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) can provide fall fireworks in the garden or can be pruned back in mid-summer to result in a more manageable maximum height. It’s most effective for pollinator benefit and garden color when planted in multiples of three or more plants. Site plants in full sun in moist soil. Giant ironweed can tolerate wet feet for extended periods of time. They will self-sow, so deadhead when flowers fade to keep the garden tidy. Relatively easy to grow, and not prone to pest and disease problems. Pairs well with other prairie wildflowers and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Bag of 3","offer_id":46472276246767,"sku":"AM014841","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/ironweed-vernonia-gigantea_800x800_vaem04970.jpg?v=1761078720"},{"product_id":"perennial-hydrangea-haas-halo","title":"Haas Halo Hydrangea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne can never have too many Hydrangea, and ‘Haas Halo’ is at the top of our list for easy-care, sturdy-stemmed brilliance. 14\" wide, pure white lacecap flowers shower over deep blue-green foliage – the perfect counterpart to the the white flowers. This Hydrangea is native to North America and is a perfect addition to a native or habitat garden. Bees love it! Plant it in a partial shade to full sun location (prefers morning sun), in compost enriched soil. It needs no pruning and once established, it’s drought tolerant. The flowers are an arrangement all on their own, just add a few leaves. Dried on the plant, they continue to bring enjoyment for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Haas Halo' was featured as a top performer in a \u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/mtcubacenter.org\/research\/trial-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMt Cuba Center Trial Garden\u003c\/a\u003e Research Report. 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After the first flush of flowers fade, cut plant back by half to encourage a repeat bloom. Great for use as a cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMariachi ‘Salsa’ was featured as an honorable mention in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtcubacenter.org\/research\/trial-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMt Cuba Center Trial Garden\u003c\/a\u003e Research Report. 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Yellow coneflowers with large black seedheads emerge on tall stems in mid-summer and create an airy, wild effect. A low maintenance perennial, Rudbeckia maxima will do well in average soils with average moisture, but thrives in a consistently moist environment.  It can be grown in part-shade, but bloom will be lessened. Leave the flower stalks to dry in place and you’ll attract a host of finches in the early autumn, as well as encourage reseeding next spring.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472282013935,"sku":"AM014816","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/giant-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-maxima-garden.jpg?v=1761078727"},{"product_id":"perennial-black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia","title":"Black Eyed Susan","description":"This is at or near the top of every experts list of the best perennials of all.  Developed in Germany, this is a hybrid of one of our native wildflowers, the Black-eyed Susan, and its one of the most useful perennials ever introduced.\u003cp\u003eAs you may know, the common roadside Black-eyed Susan is named \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia hirta\u003c\/em\u003e, and its a biennial. (We have the seed in our Wildflower Seed Section, and its a mainstay of wildflower mixtures. But its not dependably perennial.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what prompted interest in the hardiest perennial species in the Rudbeckia group.  (They look exactly alike)  The tough native perennial Black Eyed Susan is \u003cem\u003eR. fulgida\u003c\/em\u003e, so this is the one a German hybridizer used to create the now-famous Goldsturm strain. (In German, Goldsturm means, literally, Gold Storm.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these tough, hardy, heavy-flowering plants light up our landscapes everywhere from backyard gardens to flower borders at gas stations and malls.  This fantastic plant spreads slowly, is easy to divide when it grows large, and never fails with weeks and weeks of wonderful golden blooms.  This is a classic perennial that every garden must have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472285487343,"sku":"AM014785","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/black-eyed-susan-rudbeckia-hirta-flowers.jpg?v=1761078734"},{"product_id":"perennial-blazing-star-liatris-spicata","title":"Blazing Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiatris: The Wildflower that became a florists darling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you call it by its botanical name, \u003cem\u003eLiatris\u003c\/em\u003e or one of the more popular common names (Blazing Star or Gayfeather), you'll love this plant, just like hummingbirds and butterflies do. There are several species, all native American wildflowers, but the one most often seen is \u003cem\u003eL. spicata\u003c\/em\u003e and its also the one that's received the most attention from the hybridizers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlazing star has the odd habit of opening its fluffy flowers from the top of the spike down, instead of the other way around, as most flowers do.  And even though it grows wild from Canada to Mexico, often in poor soil, it has some definite requirements.  First of all, since this plant is a native of wide open spaces, it prefers full blazing sun, and gritty, fast-draining soil.  Don't put it into super-rich mushy loam!  In fact, if you do, the flower spikes may topple over from weakness. If you give it a hot, dry spot, the stems are always stiff and strong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Florists Darling \u003c\/strong\u003eIn recent years, florists have discovered the dramatic look of this purple-spiked beauty, and have used it extensively in their more unusual arrangements, where its often paired with exotics like tropical ginger blooms or Bird of Paradise.  The flower spikes are also big favorites for drying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are bulb-like, and you can start these flowers with seeds (from our Wildflower Seed Department) or perennial roots.  Of course, developed roots are faster; Liatris takes two years to bloom from seed. 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(Aster Kickin Lavender USPPAF)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472287158511,"sku":"AM014777","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/aster-kickin-lavender-1.jpg?v=1761078737"},{"product_id":"perennial-sedum-matrona","title":"Matrona Sedum","description":"18-24\" tall x 12-18\" wide. Matrona is always a head-turner in the garden.  The stunning red\/purple stems shine while supporting big puffs of mauve flowers. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Sedums: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese perennial plants enjoy gritty, fast-draining soil, and must have full hot sun.  Theyre really desert plants, so give them sharp drainage. 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This one has been made into many popular garden hybrids, most famous being Moonbeam, a huge hit when it hit the gardening market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTickseed Coreopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eC. grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is a common southern native and has golden flowers 1 to 2 1\/2 inches across.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince these wonderful plants are North American natives, their hybrids are right at home in your perennial gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472292958447,"sku":"AM014638","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/coreopsis-early-sunrise-flowers_1.jpg?v=1761078749"},{"product_id":"perennial-foxglove-pams-choice","title":"Foxglove Pam's Choice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foxglove Story\u003c\/strong\u003e The very important Wild Foxglove, \u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e is a native of the UK, naturalized in the US, and famous for being used for Digitalis, the life-saving heart medicine.  However, Wild Foxglove is a biennial which often makes it undependable in perennial plantings.  But since the twenties, there have been beautiful perennial foxgloves too, a little shorter, but just as beautiful as the towering purpureas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great breakthrough came when a cross was accomplished in Merton, England in 1928 between the famous biennial wildflower and the perennial species, Digitalis grandiflora.  The perennial foxglove has ever since been called \u003cem\u003eDigitalis mertonensis\u003c\/em\u003e, named after the town. However, Mertonensis gives us only one color.  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