Liatris microcephala

Also called Appalachian Blazing Star, this plant prefers sandy, well-drained sites and will reward with interesting blooms. In photo it is paired with Purple Lovegrass. Drought tolerant, good cut & attracts hummingbirds & butterflies.

Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Height: to 2 feet
Blooms: July

Lythrum alatum

Not to be confused with the highly invasive Eurasian Purple Loosestrife, Winged Loosestrife is a more petite perennial of low places-ditches, ponds, streams-with a long bloom time. See image for fall color.

Light: Full Sun
Soil: Medium to Wet
Height: to 3 feet
Blooms: June to September

Hibiscus laevis

Interesting arrowlike leaf shape is distinctive. Large white to pink flowers with marroon eye. Grows in ditches, shorelines and other wet places. Kentucky source.

Light: Full sun
Soil: Medium to Wet
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Blooms: July to September

Phlox glaberrima

Bright pink flowers capture notice. Excellent for a rain garden, water feature or stream restoration. Long bloom time.

Light: Full sun to Part shade
Soil: Medium to Wet
Height: to 2 feet
Blooms: June to September

Iris fulva

Hummingbird-pollinated copper colored flowers are quite attractive planted in groups. Prefers slightly acidic soil but does well in fertile & clay soil. If planted in full sun, be sure to place in soil that retains some moisture.

Light: Full sun to Part shade
Soil: Medium to wet
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Blooms: May to June