Purple Joe-Pye Weed, also called Sweet Joe-Pye Weed, is named after its purple stems and/or vanilla-scented, pink flowers. The fragrant blooms help deter deer. This plant likes moist soil and can tolerate clay soil. Part shade is where this Joe-Pye Weed prefers, but can also handle full sun. 

Purple Milkweed is a threatened species in New York State (S2/S3 status).  Its beautiful purple flowers make it distinctive from other milkweed species.  As with other milkweeds, it hosts Monarch butterflies, is deer resistant, and thrives in full sun.

These seeds were collected from the NYC Highline and donated to LINPI for propagation.

Also known as Hardhack, Steeplebush is an upright bush found in wet prairies and meadows, and around marshes.  Our native alternative to the Japanese spiraea, Steeplebush develops multiple spires of pinkish-purple flowers from July through September. Its foliage turns bright reddish-gold in Fall. A good addition to raingardens, Steeplebush is the host plant for the Columbia silkmoth.

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One of the quintessential goldenrods in our wild areas.  Tall Goldenrod is also called Late Goldenrod, and blooms later than most other of its cousins.  It grows quickly and spreads both by seed and rhizomes to form colonies.  Its large clusters of yellow blooms are a great source of pollen for bees and butterflies.

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Also known as the hairy white old-field aster, a common aster that grows more compact than others in the species.  Its name comes from its very hairy stems.  Many clustered small white flowers adorn its stems during late summer through fall, attracting pollinators.  Many birds such as turkey, grouse, and sparrows enjoy its seeds during the winter.

An upright, weedy wildflower, found in sandy, dry, and disturbed areas.  Its stems are quite hairy, and produces small red flowers.  This easy-going species blooms from Summer to Fall.

Also known as Cottongrass Bulrush or "Teddy-bear paws."  This is a densely-tufted, clumping rush that can be found in our wetlands.  Many brown, woolly bristles surround its nutlets giving a fuzzy appearance.  Good for moist gardens and alongside ponds.  Woolgrass is the host plant for the Dion Skipper butterfly and provides food for waterfowl.

Also known as Summersweet, Clethra is a common flowering bush found along the shores of our freshwater features (ponds, lakes, rivers) and wetter woodland edges.  Aptly named, its narrow clusters of blooms are quite fragrant during mid to late Summer, attracting copious bees and other pollinators.  These flowers grow into peppercorn-shaped seeds in late Summer.  A great addition to any rain garden and hedgerows.