Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani ~ Softstem Bulrush asian-zen (4) Photo by Doug McGrady

(4) Photo by Doug McGrady

(3) Photo by David J

Purple Coneflower has showy daisy-like purple coneflowers with downward arching petals with an orange center cone that blooms throughout summer

Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

(2) Stan Shebs

Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani ~ Softstem Bulrush asian-zen (4) Photo by Doug McGradySoftstem Bulrush is a large aquatic native grass with upright slender light green leaves and branched inflorescence with brown florets in late spring and summer. Grows best in full sun and wet well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height: 4 8' Spread: 3' 6' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Brown Season of Interest: Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. LANDSCAPE