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There are plenty of perennials more amiable than others. Naturally, the natives are… including a sedum from Prairie Moon called ‘Widows Cross’
At just 6 inches tall, it’s an early bloomer that pollinators love!
Sedum aka Stonecrop, is at the top of the list of forgiving plants. And there are a lot of different varieties, nearly 500! I have several myself, they’re great for groundcovers.
I also love how their color changes over the seasons from spring to fall.
And, of course there’s the large ‘Autumn Joy’, which you, pretty much, can’t kill, but you can sure give a lot away! Painted Lady butterflies adore them.
They’re all succulents varying from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. Did I mention they handle some shade too?!
And then there’s Coreopsis . It just doesn’t stop! ‘Lance-leaf’ is one I recommend for pollinators and LONG bloom time. It does need full sun.
In the language of flowers, Coreopsis means “always cheerful,” and these delightful natives live up to this designation. Coreopsis provide a lovely sunny presence from manicured landscapes to wild prairies. There are at least 80 varieties of naturalized coreopsis.
Hostas are a must for shade. There are so many varieties and more keep coming, that I don’t think an accurate count is possible!
