Liatris microcephala

Also called Appalachian Blazing Star, this plant prefers sandy, well-drained sites and will reward with interesting blooms. In photo it is paired with Purple Lovegrass. Drought tolerant, good cut & attracts hummingbirds & butterflies.

Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to Medium
Height: to 2 feet
Blooms: July

Lythrum alatum

Not to be confused with the highly invasive Eurasian Purple Loosestrife, Winged Loosestrife is a more petite perennial of low places-ditches, ponds, streams-with a long bloom time. Beautiful in a planting. See image for fall color.

Light: Full Sun
Soil: Medium to Wet
Height: to 3 feet
Blooms: June to September