Mentha arvensis (M. canadensis) Native to: All New England Life cycle: Perennial Light: Full/Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium Height: 12-18” Spread: 18-24” Spacing: 1-2’ Blooms: July-September Bloom Color: White, purple Natural Habitat: Man-made/disturbed habitats, meadows and fields, shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, wetland margins Benefits: Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Pollinator Favorite, Fragrant, Edible, Compaction Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization Notes: There is some debate whether or not M.

Fragaria virginiana Native to: All New England Life cycle: Perennial Light: Full Sun to Full Shade Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Dry Height: 2-6” Spread: 1-2’ Spacing: 3-10” Blooms: Apr-Jun Bloom Color: White Fruits: Jun-Jul Fruit Color: Red Natural Habitat: Meadows, woodland edges, and roadsides with moist to dry, sandy, or gravelly soils Pairs Well With: Partridge pea, cranesbill geranium, red columbine, and Northeastern beardtongue Benefits: Bird Favorite, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Edible Fruits, Urban Environment, Drought Tolerant, Host Plant, Pollinator Favorite, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance

Achillea millefolium Native to: All of New England Life cycle: Perennial Light: Full/Partial Sun Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Dry Height: 12-18” Spacing: 12” Blooms: June-September; may not bloom until second year Bloom Color: white Natural Habitat: roadsides and open fields Benefits: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Benefits Other Pollinators/Wildlife, Host Plant (eg. Painted Lady), Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Urban Environment, Salt Tolerant Notes: Can be aggressive! You may wish to plant in pots.

aka Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans Native to: All of New England Life cycle: Perennial Grass Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry Height: 3-6’ Spacing: 2-3’ Blooms: August-September Bloom Color: Yellow, Orange Natural Habitat: Meadows, roadsides, woodland openings, and rocky shorelines Benefits: Bird Favorite, Host Plant, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization, Low Maintenance Pairs Well With: Butterfly milkweed, wild bee-balm, downy goldenrod, common milkweed, and smooth blue aster