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cut/dried flowers 
edible 
medicinal 
xeriscape 
aquatic 
native to KY
full shade  part shade, part sun
full sun 
songbird food 
hummingbird food 
butterfly food
 Arisaema
triphyllum
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
Unusual hooded flower with purple stripes. Fruit is a cluster
of bright red berries in late summer (toxic). Well-drained loam.
Adds interest to any shady spot.
Green.
Apr-Jun.
1-2 '
Zone 2-9 |
 Aruncus
dioicus
GOATSBEARD
Large masses of feathery astilbe-like flowers above large
divided leaves. Valuable mid-season blooms in the woodland
garden. Well-drained loam.
Ivory.
Jun-Jul.
3-5 ' Zone 6-7 |
 Asarum
canadense
WILD GINGER
Glossy heart-shaped, paired leaves hug the ground, hiding the
solitary cup-shaped flower. Excellent ground cover in light
to dense shade and beneath trees where other plants won't grow.
Well-drained loam. Edible root. Food source for the pipevine
swallowtail butterfly.
Red-brown.
Apr-May.
6 "
Zone 2-7 |
 Asclepias
incarnata
SWAMP MILKWEED
Showy flowers in dense rounded clusters on branching stems. Often blooms 1st year. Prefers moist soil, but adapts well to good garden soil.
Pink.
Jul-Sep.
3-5 '
Zone 7 |
 Asclepias
purpurascens
PURPLE MILKWEED
A very striking milkweed with one to several large clusters
of deep rose to purple flowers. The leaves are broad and ovate.
Average to moist soil.
Purple.
Jun-Aug.
2-3 '
Zone 4-9 |
 Asclepias
syriaca
COMMON MILKWEED
This widespread native has many large clusters of rose-purple
flowers on a tall stalk. Forty-two species of butterflies
are attracted to this interesting plant which spreads by underground
stems. Well-drained soil.
Rose-purple.
Jun-Aug.
3-5 '
Zone 2-6 |
 Asclepias
tuberosa
BUTTERFLY MILKWEED
Large, showy domed flower clusters. Narrow oval leaves. Deep
tap root. Late to emerge in spring, but often flooms 1st year.
Well-drained soil. High medicinal demand. Tolerates drought
and clay soils.
Orange. Jun-Jul. 1-4 ' Zone 2-9 |
 Asclepias
verticillata
WHORLED MILKWEED
This charmer has 1-2' stems that are encircled by soft needle-like
leaves, which resemble a bottle brush. Fall interest with
yellow to orange foliage. Very fragrant. Average garden soil.
White.
Jun-Sep.
1-2 ' Zone 3-10 |
 Asclepias
viridis
GREEN MILKWEED
Large clusters of light green milkweed type flowers. Individual
flowers are largest of all milkweeds. Opposite leaves are broad
and mostly oval-shaped. Dry, poor to average soil.
Green.
May-Jul.
2-3 '
Zone 3-9 |
Aster
azureus
SKY BLUE ASTER
Branching plant covered with brilliant blue flowers with yellow
centers. Deep blue-green, arrow-shaped leaves. Drought tolerant,
adapted to clay soils.
Blue. Sep-Oct. 2-4 ' Zone 4-9 |
 Aster
laevis
SMOOTH ASTER
A compact aster covered with delicate blue flowers and lovely
blue-gray foliage. Very drought tolerant.
Blue. Sep-Oct. 2-4 ' Zone 3-9 |
 Aster
novae-angliae
NEW ENGLAND ASTER
A bushy, robust plant with large showy purple flowers with
yellow centers and lance-shaped leaves that clasp the stems.
One of our showiest asters and late to bloom. Average soil.
Purple.
Sep-Oct.
4-5 '
Zone 2-8 |
 Aster
oblongifolius
AROMATIC ASTER
Low mounded plants covered with a profusion of brilliant blue
flowers with yellow centers. Dark wiry stems and dainty clasping
leaves. flowers and leaves have a pleasant fragrance. Drought
tolerant.
Violet-blue.
Sep-Oct.
18 "
Zone 3-9 |
 Aster
sericeus
SILKY ASTER
A delicate aster with large, deep pink-purple flowers on slender
stems. Soft silvery leaves. Well-drained soil. Excellent drought
tolerant rock garden plant.
Pink-purple.
Sep-Oct.
12 "
Zone 5-7 |
 Aster
shortii
SHORT'S ASTER
Long arching stems are covered with deep violet-blue flowers.
Attractive arrow-shaped leaves. Well-drained soil. Can be aggressive.
Blue.
Sep-Oct.
2-3 '
Zone 5-7 |
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