Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea (Asteraceae)

Purple Coneflower

A robust, drought tolerant perennial, native to the midwestern and southeastern United States. flowers are arranged individually on sturdy, elongated stems with soft lavender or purple petals surrounding an iridescent red-orange, coned center. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soils. Absolutely stunning!!!

Average planting success with this species: 70%
Height: 2-3 feet
Germination: 15-30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 70-75F
Sowing depth: 1/8″
Blooming period: June-October
Average seeds per pound: 117,000
Seeding rate: 12 lbs. per acre
Suggested use: Borders, meadows, mixtures, floral gardens.
Miscellaneous: An excellent variety for cut flower arrangements with a vase life of 5 to 7 days. Propagation from root cuttings is reliable if performed in the fall.

(Information thanks of http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/Wildseed/33/33.1.html)

Queen of the prairie

Sun Exposure:Full Sun

Bloom Color:Pink

Bloom Time:Late Spring/Early Summer/Mid Summer
Foliage:Herbaceous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.

Seed Collecting:Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry. Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds.

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Round headed bush clover

Also called:Bush clover, Rabbit foot, Dusty clover
Botanical name:Lespedeza capitata

Description: numerous small white flowers occur on dense rounded heads and grow on branching slender stalks at the top of the plant. These perennial, open, branching plants are up to 3 feet tall, with alternate compound leaves of three.

Round headed bush clover

Attracts:Wildlife, Butterflies and Honeybees.
Bloom time:From August through September.
Range:Northern U.S. and south.
Sunshine:Full sun.
Moisture:Middle to dry prairies.
Soil types:Sandy loam best.