This sunflower produces a profusion of 2-inch-across yellow flowers that are attractive to many species. This plant is deer-resistant, relatively pest and disease-free, and can be divided every few years.
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This striking thistle produces large rose-purple flowers and is covered in a lacey, white hair. The flowers attract numerous pollinators.
The smaller alternative to the Giant Sunflower, this plant produces 4-inch-wide flowers while only reaching a maximum height of 2-4 feet. The seeds provide food for birds in the late fall.
This show stopping flower is 2-3 inches across and when deadheaded provides a long blooming season. Deer resistant and relatively disease and pest-free.
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This late-season flowering plant is an important source of nectar for migrating Monarch Butterflies in the fall and other pollinators. The seeds attract many birds and are favored by goldfinches.
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Relatively free of pests and naturally resistant to deer, this attractive yellow flower draws a wide array of native pollinators. In the right conditions, this plant grows quickly and can self-seed.
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This plant blooms 3-4 months starting in late spring. The bright yellow flowers produce a sage-like aroma and attract butterflies. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soil as long as it is well-draining.
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This bright yellow flower attracts birds and butterflies and is ignored by deer. It is drought-resistant and tolerates poor soil.
This species has striking purple flowers and fern-like foliage. It has no serious pests or diseases, and is particularly attractive to butterflies.
This showy flower blooms for 4-6 weeks during the summer, after which birds feed on the seeds. This plant is deer and pest-resistant, and self-seeds under the right conditions.
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