Southeast Keystone Native Plant Collection
Calico Aster
Black Eyed Susan
Wreath Goldenrod
Southeast Keystone Native Plant Collection
Calico Aster
Black Eyed Susan
Wreath Goldenrod
Ecoregion Native Plant Collection - Southeastern USA Plains
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SKU: AM022119
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Overview
• This Native Plant Collection is suited for the Southeastern USA Plains Ecoregion, covering a large swath of eastern and midwestern states from Texas to New Jersey, including Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; and Charlotte, NC
• Calico Aster, Black Eyed Susan, and Wreath Goldenrodare keystone species that provide essential food, shelter, and ecosystem support – especially for birds, butterflies, and native bees
• Our Ecoregion Native Plant Collections make it easy to choose native plants for your region with maximum resources for local pollinators and wildlife
• Grow these low-maintenance native perennials to enhance the beauty of your yard with summer and fall blooms
• This collection of 9 plants can be planted in a sunny garden, meadow, or containers on a balcony or patio
key features
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
Heights vary from 12-36" tall
Mature Spread
Covers roughly 13-33 sq ft
Bloom Time
Mid summer through fall
SKU
AM022119
Description
Our Ecoregion Native Plant Collection - Southeastern USA Plains is designed for avid native plant gardeners and beginning gardeners alike. Enjoy the beauty of resilient native plants in your yard or garden!
The Southeastern USA Plains Ecoregion (Ecoregion 8.3) is an EPA Level II Ecoregion. This ecoregion extends through a large swath of the states along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, as well as a large swath of the Midwest. This large ecoregion including portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
Large cities within the ecoregion include Washington, DC; Nashville and Memphis, TN; Jackson, MS; Louisville, KY; Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO. This ecoregion is characterized by its humid subtropical climate with well-defined seasons, flat to rolling hills, a mix of forests, agricultural lands, and urban areas.
A keystone species is one that has a significant influence on the diversity of other species in its environment. In terms of the plant world, keystone plants are native plants that provide essential food and shelter to support habitat for wildlife, such as birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Keystone plants, including the plants in this collection, are important for a healthy ecosystem and a thriving web of life.
This collection includes 9 plants total, with 3 each of the following:
Shipped as potted plants:
3 x Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)
3 x Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
3 x Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
Our curated perennial collections are a great option for enhancing your existing garden, or giving you a head start when planting a new garden. Repeat the collection to fill larger spaces.
