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American Burnweed

American Burnweed

Erechtites hieraciifolius

EdibleMedicinalFast-growing

A fast-growing annual wildflower with small white or pale pink flowers and feathery seeds that often colonizes disturbed ground and sunny areas. It is valued by pollinators and self-seeds readily.

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Annual Fleabane

Annual Fleabane

Erigeron annuus

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyFast-growingBiomass/Mulch

A tall, airy wildflower with small white or pale pink daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically in summer. Despite its common name, it is actually a short-lived perennial often grown as an annual.

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Arctic Butterbur

Arctic Butterbur

Petasites frigidus

herbaceous
MedicinalDynamic AccumulatorFlood-tolerant

Arctic Butterbur is a cold-hardy perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and early spring flower clusters that emerge before foliage develops. It thrives in cool, wet habitats and spreads vigorously in suitable conditions.

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Arrowleaf Balsamroot

Arrowleaf Balsamroot

Wyethia sagittata

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyDrought-hardy

A drought-tolerant perennial native to western North America with distinctive large, arrow-shaped basal leaves and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers in spring. Excellent for dry gardens, meadows, and hillsides.

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Autumn Hawkbit

Autumn Hawkbit

Scorzoneroides autumnalis

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendly

A low-growing wildflower with yellow dandelion-like blooms that flower in late summer and autumn. Hardy and undemanding, it naturalizes well in meadows and grasslands.

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Bietou

Bietou

Osteospermum moniliferum

shrub
EdiblePollinator-friendlyEvergreen

Osteospermum moniliferum is a South African daisy shrub producing cheerful white and yellow daisy-like flowers over a long season. It thrives in sunny, well-drained spots and tolerates drought once established.

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Big Sagebrush

Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

shrub
MedicinalDrought-hardyEvergreen

A native drought-tolerant shrub with silvery-gray aromatic foliage and tiny yellow flowers in late summer. Highly adapted to arid and semi-arid regions with minimal water once established.

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Bitterweed

Bitterweed

Helenium amarum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyBiomass/Mulch

A native wildflower with small yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom abundantly in late summer and fall. Extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils with minimal care.

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Black Knapweed

Black Knapweed

Centaurea nigra

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyBiomass/Mulch

A hardy wildflower with stiff, upright stems topped by dark purple-black thistle-like flower heads. Attracts pollinators and is drought-tolerant once established.

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Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyFast-growingBiomass/Mulch

A cheerful annual or short-lived perennial wildflower with bright yellow petals surrounding dark purple-brown centers. Easy to grow and prolific bloomer in hot, sunny spots.

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Blue Mistflower

Blue Mistflower

Conoclinium coelestinum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

A native perennial with delicate, tiny blue or lavender flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It forms a bushy mound and thrives in part shade with moderate moisture.

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Bluemink

Bluemink

Ageratum houstonianum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyFast-growing

Bluemink is a tender perennial grown as an annual, valued for its soft blue, fluffy flowers that bloom profusely throughout warm months. It forms a compact mound and is excellent for borders, containers, and massed plantings.

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Bluestem Goldenrod

Bluestem Goldenrod

Solidago caesia

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalDynamic Accumulator

Bluestem goldenrod is a native woodland perennial with blue-green stems and tiny golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in dappled shade and brings cheerful color to partly shaded garden spots.

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Boar Thistle

Boar Thistle

Galactites tomentosus

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyDrought-hardyBiomass/Mulch

A spiny, thistle-like perennial with purple-pink flowers and woolly, gray-green foliage. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and is drought-tolerant once established.

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Bristle Thistle

Bristle Thistle

Cirsium horridulum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalDynamic Accumulator

A native thistle with spiny, deeply lobed leaves and distinctive purple-red to yellow tubular flowers that attract pollinators. Tolerates poor, dry soils and is suitable for naturalized areas and xeriscaping.

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Bristly Oxtongue

Bristly Oxtongue

Helminthotheca echioides

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyBiomass/Mulch

A coarse-textured biennial or short-lived perennial with distinctive bristly, hairy stems and orange-red flowers resembling an ox's tongue. Drought-tolerant and self-seeding, it thrives in poor soil and naturalistic garden settings.

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Brittlebush

Brittlebush

Encelia farinosa

shrub
Pollinator-friendlyDrought-hardyErosion Control

A hardy desert shrub with silvery-gray foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal water and maintenance.

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Broad-leaved Goldenrod

Broad-leaved Goldenrod

Solidago flexicaulis

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyMedicinalDynamic Accumulator

A native woodland perennial with broad, lance-shaped leaves and delicate yellow flower clusters in late summer to fall. It thrives in shaded forest conditions and is excellent for native plant gardens.

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Broom Snakeweed

Broom Snakeweed

Gutierrezia sarothrae

shrub
MedicinalDrought-hardyBiomass/Mulch

A low, spreading shrub native to western North America with fine, wiry foliage and tiny yellow flowers in late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and useful for arid landscapes, though sometimes considered invasive in rangelands.

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Brown-eyed Susan

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendlyBiomass/Mulch

Brown-eyed Susan is a cheerful perennial wildflower with golden-yellow petals and dark brown or purple-brown central disks that resemble a dark eye. It blooms prolifically from mid-summer through fall and attracts pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance.

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Bull Thistle

Bull Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

herbaceous
EdiblePollinator-friendlyMedicinal

Bull thistle is a spiny biennial or short-lived perennial with purple-pink flower heads, commonly found in pastures and disturbed areas. It is highly invasive in many regions and difficult to control once established.

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Butterweed

Butterweed

Packera glabella

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

Butterweed is a cheerful native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. It thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and attracts pollinators to gardens.

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Calico Aster

Calico Aster

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

herbaceous
Pollinator-friendly

Calico aster is a native perennial that produces abundant small white flowers with pink or purple tinges in late summer and fall. Its delicate blooms and airy growth habit make it an excellent choice for cottage gardens and pollinator support.

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California Brittlebush

California Brittlebush

Encelia californica

shrub
Pollinator-friendlyDrought-hardyErosion Control

A California native shrub with bright yellow daisy-like flowers and silvery-green foliage that thrives in hot, dry conditions. Excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes and attracts butterflies.

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