spectacular New England Aster variety, 'Violetta' (Aster novae-angliae) features masses of rich violet-purple daisy-like flowers with golden yellow center disks, which can fully cover the plant. Blooming for 4 weeks or longer, from late summer to late fall, this eye-catching beauty easily enlivens any sunny corner of the garden. Native to North America, it is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies. Typically grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm). This tall New England Aster may need staking. Deer and rabbit resistant!

A must-have in the late season garden! Award-winner Anemone x hybrida 'Elegans' is a lovely, Japanese Anemone hybrid cultivar exhibiting bowl-shaped, semi-double, light pink flowers, 3 in. wide (7 cm), with 10 to 15 narrow, overlapping tepals surrounding a yellow center of anthers. They are gracefully carried, up to 20 at a time, on airy stems above the deeply divided, dark green foliage. Tall, 'Elegans' has strong stalks that are less susceptible to flopping.