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![Ionactis linariifolius (stiff aster)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ionactis_linariifolia_Arkansas-640x480.jpg)
Ionactis linariifolius
Ionactis linariifolius (stiff aster)
Stiff aster is an excellent, long-blooming, compact aster ideal for rock gardens or the front of the border and look great massed in groups. Ionactis linariifolius is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. The rather distinctive linear leaves are narrow and almost needle-like. Small... more
![Helianthus helianthoides (ox-eye daisy, false sunflower)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Helianthus-helianthoides-640x456.jpg)
Helianthus helianthoides (ox-eye daisy, false sunflower)
Ox-eye daisy is an upright, clump-forming, sunflower-like perennial that persists in the garden when it can seed in freely. Daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, with yellow-orange rays surrounding brownish-yellow center cones appear. Plants in the genus Heliopsis are both similar in appearance to and closely related... more
![Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’ (tall tickseed)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Coreopsis_tripteris_Flower_Tower_Tall_Tickseed_48861719352-640x360.jpg)
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’ (tall tickseed)
Although a shorter version of the straight species, at nearly 6 feet tall, ‘Gold Standard’ is still a large and lofty plant with strong stems and upright blue-green foliage that yield a bounty of bright... more
![Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Asclepias_verticillata_9369383148-640x424.jpg)
Asclepias verticillata
Asclepias verticillata (whorled milkweed)
One of the most charming species of milkweed, A. verticillata’s finely textured needle-thin leaves whorl around its stem towards clusters of dainty white fragrant flowers that bloom between June and September. Both drought and deer resistant, “Whorled” milkweed... more
![Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (woodland sage)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Salvia_nemorosa_pm-640x427.jpg)
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (woodland sage)
Woodland sage, is an erect, many-branched, woody-based, clump-forming perennial. It is native to Europe and west-central Asia. It features lavender to violet blue flowers with tiny reddish-purple bracts and blooms from June to September. Flowers are attractive... more
![Stiff-leaved goldenrod](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Stiff-leaved_Goldenrod_Solidago_rigida_21143130290-640x960.jpg)
![Blue sage](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sage-4557192-640x427.jpg)
![Wild petunia](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ruellia_humilis-640x480.jpg)
![Eastern prickly pear cactus](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2017-05-29_14_25_22_Eastern_Prickly_Pear_cactus_blossoms_along_Ladybank_Lane_in_the_Chantilly_Highlands_section_of_Oak_Hill_Fairfax_County_Virginia-640x480.jpg)
Opuntia cespitosa
Eastern prickly pear cactus
Where can you find this plant? In Ohio: Oak Openings in northwest Ohio, including Kitty Todd Nature Preserve and the metropark outside Toledo. In southern Ohio, Opuntia is in the... more
![Stiff aster](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/annie-spratt-4wz1YsANFB0-unsplash-640x961.jpg)
![Hairy alumroot](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Heuchera_villosa_Autumn_Bride_kz3-640x960.jpg)
![Bush honeysuckle](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1303786190-640x427.jpg)
![Wormwood](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Artemisia_schmidtiana_Silver_Mound_wikicommons-1-640x426.jpg)
![Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry)](https://holdenfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Arctostaphylos-uva-ursi_wikicommons-1-640x461.jpg)