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Sue's 5 Favorite Summer Flowers

5 Favorite Things: purple flowers

A love of wildflowers and bold colors unify Founder & CEO Sue’s plant picks.

Her 5 favorite summer flowers:

Jewelweed

The soft trumpet shape of its blooms seem to glow from within. This plant responds to touch with exploding seed pods, so it’s also known as a “touch-me-not” plant.

Jewelweed

Nasturtium

Nasturtium's bright blooms are packed with personality and its edible seeds are an alternative for capers.

Nasturtium

Salvia Amistad 

Hummingbirds and butterflies adore this royal purple plant—Sue’s favorite color.

Salvia Amistad

Butterfly weed

This hardy native wildflower attracts bees and butterflies with its cheerful and fragrant blooms.

Butterfly weed

Liatris

Also known as “Blazing Star,” these fuzzy flowers look magical.

Liatris