Nine flower varieties chosen for color, structure, pollinator attraction, and ecological function. Two amaranths, two sunflowers, zinnia for continuous mid-layer bloom, yarrow for predatory insects, calendula and nasturtium as trap crops, and nicotiana for the nocturnal pollinators.
Deep burgundy-red plumes rising 2–4 feet. Edible grain, edible leaves, and dramatic vertical architecture.
Towering golden plumes reaching 4–6 feet. Massive seed heads feed birds through fall.
Blooms continuously from July through frost. Primary daytime pollinator attractor — bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.
Flat-topped flower clusters that parasitic wasps and lacewings favor. Perennial — returns each year.
Spiky yellow blooms that function as a trap crop — drawing aphids while feeding beneficial predators. Edible flowers.
Deep red trailing flowers. Trap crop for aphids, hoverfly attractor. Every part is edible.
Single stems to 10 ft with heads up to 24 inches across. The garden's most visible structure and pollinator beacon.
Dark chocolate centers, deep burgundy-orange petals. Multi-stem continuous bloom from midsummer through frost.
Almost scentless by day. At dusk, one of the most intensely fragrant plants in existence — moths and hummingbirds.