This dwarf coneflower is perfect for 1-gal. production across a wide portion of the country. This American native is used as an aromatic border plant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies into the gardens. Echinacea is widely used as an herbal medicine to stimulate the immune system and fight off various viral and bacterial infections. - By Paul Pilon

Blackbird' has a compact, bushy habit and dark-purple foliage. Once established, this euphorbia is heat and drought resistant with few cultural problems. - By Paul Pilon