Tall Bellflower is the bright blue star in any woodland garden! An excellent "specimen plant," it makes its presence known in mid-summer. From the Campanulaceae family, its native range to the east central United States. Grand spires of blue, 5-pointed, star-shaped flowers are irresistible to passing hummingbirds. Tall Bellflower prefers a moist rich soil in full to partial shade. Easy to grow, it self sows readily and is typically biennial.

Eastern Blazing Star has violet to rosy purple flowers on tall spikes which bloom from the top downward. It is excellent for cut flower arrangements. This hardy and easy to cultivate flower grows well in lean to moderately fertile soil with good drainage and full sun. This is an excellent wildflower planted for a formal perennial garden or in a prairie meadow planting. Like other liatris species, Eastern Blazing Star attracts butterflies.

This tall stately tree has dark green leaves. In late spring, fragrant yellow flowers with fine, high-quality nectar attract bees and other pollinators. In the fall, color may be a deep yellow. This tree's fine-grained wood is prized for carving.