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Early spring perennial reaching 8-20 cm tall. Features three-lobed evergreen leaves and blue to purple flowers blooming before new leaves emerge. Prefers rich, well-drained woodland soils and partial shade. Forms small colonies slowly through rhizomes. Important early nectar source. Suitable for woodland gardens and naturalizing in deciduous shade. Native to eastern North America.

Herbaceous perennial growing 90-150 cm tall. Features opposite, ovate leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers blooming from early summer to fall. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Long-blooming and low-maintenance. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Suitable for prairie gardens, meadows, and sunny borders. Native to eastern and central North America.

Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-180 cm tall. Features opposite, lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies in favorable conditions. Attracts butterflies and supports native bees. Suitable for woodland edges, partially shaded gardens, and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.

Herbaceous perennial growing 1-2 m tall. Features whorled, lance-shaped leaves and large, flat-topped clusters of mauve-pink flowers blooming in late summer to fall. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Provides late-season food for wildlife. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and moist meadows. Native to eastern and central North America.