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BundleflowerDesmanthus illinoensis
BUNDLEFLOWER  native to KYediblexeriscapefull sun songbirdsbutterfiles
A legume with rounded white flower clusters and shrubby habit. Leaves finely divided into numerous leaflets that fold at night. Unusual spherical seedpods. Well-drained to moist soil.

White.     Jun-Jul.     3-4 '     Zone 4-8

Kentucky Lady's-SlipperCypripedium kentuckiense
KENTUCKY LADY'S-SLIPPER  native to KYpart shade/part sunfull shade
This beautiful plant is the largest-flowered lady's-slipper and one of the most beautiful plants found anywhere. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest slippers to grow. In the south it reuires a shady site, but prefers increasingly open conditions northward. requires rich woodland soil.

Yellow.     May.     1-2 '     Zone 4-9
Large Yellow Lady's-SlipperCypripedium pubescens
LARGE YELLOW LADY'S-SLIPPER  native to KYpart shade/part sunfull shade
An elegant and graceful slipper with showy twisted petals and sepals. They are also relatively easy to grow with the proper conditions. Requires rich woodland soil and a shady site in the south.

Yellow.     May.     12-18 "     Zone 4-8
Showy Lady's-SlipperCypripedium reginae
SHOWY LADY'S-SLIPPER  native to KYpart shade/part sun
An incredibly beautiful slipper with lovely pink lips contrasting with crystal white petals and sepals. Requires a constantly moist, rich woodland soil.

Pink.     May.     1-2 '     Zone 3-8
Squirrel CornDicentra canadensis
SQUIRREL CORN  native to KYpart shade/part sunfull shade
Very small bulbs yield a lovely little sweetly scented woodland wildflower. attractive blue-green lacy foliage sets off pink-tinged white flowers that resemble miniature bleeding hearts. rich woodland soil.

White.     Apr-May.     4-12 "     Zone 2-7
Dutchman's BreechesDicentra cucullaria
DUTCHMAN'S BREECHES  native to KYpart shade/part sunfull shade
Clusters of fragrant, white pantaloon-shaped flowers on a stalk rising over deeply cut foliage. Rich woodland soil.

White.     Apr-May.     4-12 "     Zone 2-7
Shooting StarDodecatheon meadia
SHOOTING STAR  native to KYfull sun part shade/part sun
Flowers with petals swept backward like the flames of a comet, on graceful arching stems. Light green oval leaves at base. an elegant spring wildflower which, according to legend, appears wherever a star falls to earth. Goes dormant after setting seed. Well-drained soil.

White to pink.     Apr-May.     12-18 "     Zone 5-7

Pale Purple ConeflowerEchinacea pallida
PALE PURPLE CONEFLOWER  native to KYcut/dried flowers medicinalxeriscapefull sun hummingbirdssongbirdsbutterfiles
Showy, with petals flaring like umbrella spokes from a dark central cone. Elongate leaves mostly at the base. Outstanding when grown in masses. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.

Pink.     Jun-Jul.     3-4 '     Zone 5-9
Purple ConeflowerPurple Coneflower in massEchinacea purpurea
PURPLE CONEFLOWER  native to KYcut/dried flowers medicinalfull sunpart shade/part sun hummingbirdssongbirdsbutterfiles
Similar to E. pallida but with broader deep pink petals and leaves with heart-shaped base. Well-drained loam. High medicinal demand for Echinacea species.

Deep pink.     Jun-Aug (-Oct.).     3-4 '     Zone 5-9
Scouring RushEquisetum hyemale
SCOURING RUSH  native to KYaquaticcut/dried flowers full sun part shade/part sun
Unusual leafless plant with jointed stems. Useful at lake or pond margins or potted in water garden. Also called "scouring rush" because of rough texture of stems.

Green.     Jun-Jul.     3 '     Zone 4-9
Rattlesnake MasterEryngium yuccifolium
RATTLESNAKE MASTER  native to KYxeriscapefull sun part shade/part sun hummingbirdsbutterfiles
A striking plant with round heads and spiny gray-green, yucca-like leaves. Adds interesting vertical form and texture to the wild garden or meadow.

White.     Jul-Aug.     3-4 '     Zone 4-9
MistflowerEupatorium coelestinum
MISTFLOWER  native to KYcut/dried flowersfull sun part shade/part sun butterfiles
Showy plants with an abundance of dense blooms. Plants often bloom first year. Average to wet soil.

Blue-violet.     Jul-Oct.     3 '     Zone 5-8
Bone SetEupatorium perfoliatum
BONE SET  native to KYfull sun part shade/part sun butterfiles
Loose, rounded heads of white flowers top interesting foliage late in the season. Found in moist meadows but will perform well in drier situations. Late to emerge in spring, but makes up for late start with a rapid burst of growth.

White.     Aug-Sep.     2-4 '     Zone 3-9
Joe-Pye-WeedEupatorium fistulosum
JOE-PYE-WEED native to KYcut/dried flowersmedicinal full sun part shade/part sunhummingbirds butterfiles
Huge domed clusters of flowers on stout hollow stems. Leaves in whorls on stem. Can be cut back in mid-spring for shorter habit. Used by 9 species of butterflies. Average to wet soil.

Mauve.     Jul-Sep.     2-3 '     Zone 4-8
Flowering SpurgeEuphorbia corollata
FLOWERING SPURGE  native to KYcut/dried flowersxeriscape full sun
Number small, white flowers in open clusters. Smooth blue-green leaves. Resembles baby's breath; a wonderful addition to flower arrangements. Average to dry, well-drained soil.

White.     Jul-Aug.     2-3 '     Zone 4-8
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Shooting Star Nursery
160 Soards Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
 Phone:  (502) 867-7979
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