Symphyotrichum shortii (Short's Aster) Size:32 Plug Flat Monarch's need milkweeds

Monarch's need milkweeds

they can be easily cultivated and can be somewhat aggressive in certain conditions

Agastache scrophulariifolia (Purple Giant Hyssop) is a large perennial in the mint family with square stems and pale lavender flower spikes from July until fall

but can also thrive in saturated soil conditions

Symphyotrichum shortii (Short's Aster) Size:32 Plug Flat Monarch's need milkweedsAn aster of savannas and woodlands, Short's Aster thrives in dry mesic to dry soils with good drainage. It is distinguished from similar asters by larger light blue flowers, smooth margined leaves that come to a distinct point and narrow petioles. Asters are key pollinator plants that provide a welcome source of late season nectar. Numerous moths use them as larval hosts. Sun Exposure Savanna Woodland Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic Height 3' Flower