Showy Goldenrod

The conical flower clusters of Solidago speciosa, or Showy Goldenrod, can be up to 12 inches in length. The height of the entire plant can be anywhere from 1 foot to 5 feet tall.

The Showy Goldenrod is a native perennial that flourishes in the sun, preferring dry and sandy soils found in prairies, savannas, and the edges of woods. They also frequent sprout up alongside railroad tracks.

48 Showy Goldenrods were planted in TCA's rain garden.

Wild Mint

The wild mint, also known as the field mint, is a common flower across the northern and western US. Scientifically named Mentha arvensis, the tiny flower heads emanate a delicate and elegant aura.

The wild mint is a small perennial flower that ranges from 6 to 24 inches in height. It prefers moist soil and thickets, and can grow in sunny and partly shady areas.

24 wild mints have been planted in TCA's rain garden.

Sneeze Weed

Helenium autumnale, known as sneeze weed, sneezewort, or the swamp sunflower, is a native Minnesota plant that grows 2 to 5 feet tall. This perennial comes in many bright colors and is distinctive for it's large center disc.

As the 'swamp sunflower' moniker implies, sneeze weed grows well in swamps and moist fields, as well as along shores. It prefers to grow in sunny areas.

24 sneeze weeds have been planted in TCA's rain garden.

Spotted Joe Pye Weed

The Eutrochium maculatum, or Spotted Joe-pye Weed, is a native Minnesota plant that can sport up to hundreds of purplish flower heads. Growing to be anywhere between 2 and 10 feet tall, the Spotted Joe-pye is also known as Purple Boneset and Spotted Trumpetweed.

This perennial plant blooms from July to September along shorelines and other moist soil, preferring sunny areas over shady ones.

24 Joe-pye Weeds have been planted in TCA's rain garden.
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New England Aster

With branching clusters of bright flowers, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (otherwise known as New England Aster) is a perfect addition to any garden.

Growing from 3 to 7 feet high, these plants bloom from August to October, enjoying partly shady to sunny areas such as moist fields, along roads, and edges of woods.

24 New England Asters have been planted in TCA's rain garden.

Swamp Milkweed

Known for its pink flowers and long, narrow leaves, Asclepias incarnata (otherwise known as Swamp Milkweed) attracts many different types of bees and butterflies.

A perennial native to Minnesota, Swamp Milkweed blooms from June to September with a plant height ranging from 1 to 4 feet. This plant generally likes sunny areas with moist soil such as wet fields, swamps, and along shores.

48 Swamp Milkweeds have been planted in TCA's rain garden.

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta (otherwise known as Black-eyed Susan) is a popular plant in Minnesota ranging in a height of 1 to 3 feet. Known as a short-lived perennial, these flowers add a fresh pop of color in any garden.

Blooming from June to October, these flowers are perfect for any school garden, and enjoy sunny areas such as fields, prairies, open woods, roadsides, and disturbed soil.

24 Black-eyed Susans have been planted in TCA's rain garden.