Tall Woodland Perennials
Aesclepias incarnata (Rose,Swamp Milkweed)
Dimensions: 4' x 2.5'
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Period: June–August
Light: Full Sun
Moisture/Soil: Wet-med
Propagation: Easy from seed
Larva/Animals Hosted: Monarch butterfly
Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster)
Dimensions: 5' x 2-3'
Bloom Color: Purple/Fuschia
Bloom Period: August-October
Light: Sun to partial shade
Moisture/Soil: Wet-dry/med
Propagation: Easy
Aster umbellatus/Doellingeria umbellata (Flat-topped white Aster)
Dimensions: 5'
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Period: July-September
Light: Full-partial sun
Moisture/Soil: Wet-med. Slightly acidic
Comments: Looks best in colonies. aggressive. Requires little care but benefits from wintercover. Rhizomatus.
Baptisia alba
Dimensions: 4' x 4'
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Period: June-July
Light: Partial-full sun
Moisture/Soil: Wet-med. Dry
Comments: Nitrogen fixer.