{"title":"Gardening for Gold Finches","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to help Gold Finches thrive through all stages of life and season.  Here are a few important tips \u0026amp; the best plants for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey almost exclusively feed on seeds and feed their young seeds.  That is why they have Nest later in the year July-August, than most song birds as the seed isn't available earlier. When they lay their eggs they then hatch withing 2 weeks and then the young fledge 2 weeks later.  They use spider webs \u0026amp; the fluff from many seed heads to build their nests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*DO NOT DEAD HEAD YOUR FLOWERS -If you want your gold finches to thrive they need the flowers to go to seed for their food.  Leave all seed heads and plants in the garden all winter so they will have food throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best plants for gold finches are listed below.  Most are for their seeds as food, some are for the fluff for their nests.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/nature-wildlife\/birds\/american-goldfinches\" title=\"goldfinches ma audubon\"\u003eFor more information on goldfinches: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pycnanthemum-muticum-clustered-mountain-mint-native","title":"Clustered Mountain Mint- Pycnanthemum muticum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Perennial -This non-edible mint forms clumps and spreads easily.  Has a lovely mint aroma and attracts a large and diverse number of pollinators to the small pinkish white blooms from July-September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows 1-3ft tall, prefers full sun to part shade, medium moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer and Rabbit resistant      Prune roots\/rhizomes in the spring to reduce spreading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNectar Plant for: \u003cspan\u003eMonarch, Buckeyes, Hairstreaks, Checkerspots, and many other butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds do not require cold stratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Original plants from Hudson, MA 2024, seeds harvested fall 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanion Plants: Bee balm, Blazing Star, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, Big Bluestem\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 quart-","offer_id":47021027983592,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Quart","offer_id":46827672436968,"sku":"","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pints- Ready Now","offer_id":48188054274280,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/clusteredMountainMint.jpg?v=1727118570"},{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-purple-coneflower-native-new-for-2025","title":"Purple Coneflower - Echinacea purpurea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eKeystone\u003c\/strong\u003e species with high ecological value(as long as you stick with the straight species and Do not use cultivars. (Non Native to NE,  it is Native to central \u0026amp; southeastern US)  a popular plant in many MA gardens and loved by pollinators, hummingbirds \u0026amp; gold finches.  It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e considered invasive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003ePerennial Herb\/Flower drought tolerant and grows to 4Ft High (doesn't usually bloom in its first year)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eIts Blooms are pink to purple from July to September and is much loved by pollinators. (Frequented by Monarchs \u0026amp; Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies) Birds love the seeds in the fall to winter (so do not cut them back).  Dead heading early in the season can bring more blooms.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003ePrefers: Full to Partial Sun  Soil: Medium-Wet, to Medium-Dry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eMay be used as a tea or tinctures (not recommended for those with autoimmune disorders or allergies to ragweed, \u003cspan\u003echrysanthemum, marigold, and daisies or related allergens)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits: \u003c\/strong\u003epollinators(Butterflies, Bees,(special value to native bees) hummingbirds  \u0026amp; gold  finches eat the seeds in the fall\/ winter.  \u003cspan\u003e Larval Host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and several moths including the wavy-lined emerald and the sunflower moth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eThe stalks and seed heads add winter interest and shelter for bees in its hollow stems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0.0625rem dotted rgb(144, 144, 145); cursor: help;\" data-tippy-content=\"\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Full\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants require 6 or more hours of sun during the growing season.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Partial\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants need 3-6 hours of direct sun. \u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Shade\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants require less than 3 hours of sunlight.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\" class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata-rose-milkweed?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Rose+Milkweed\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Rose swamp milkweed\"\u003eRose Milkweed-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"white turtlehead\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/chelone-glabra-white-turtlehead-native-new-for-2025?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=white\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eWhite Turtlehead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata-rose-milkweed?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Rose+Milkweed\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Rose swamp milkweed\"\u003e-Sneezeweed Purple Coneflower-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/wild-bergamot-monarda-fistulosa?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_psq=wild+berga\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eWild Bergamot-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Great Blue Lobelia\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/great-blue-lobelia-lobelia-siphilitica?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=great+blue+lob\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eGreat Blue Lobelia-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/meadow-blazing-star-liatris-ligulistylis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=meadow+bla\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"meadow blazing star\"\u003eMeadow Blazing Star\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Great Blue Lobelia\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/great-blue-lobelia-lobelia-siphilitica?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=great+blue+lob\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e-\u003ca title=\"Eastern Star Sedge\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/eastern-star-sedge-carex-radiata?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Eastern+st\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eEastern Star Sedge-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/anemone-canadensis-canada-anemone-native?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=canada+an\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Canada anemone\"\u003eCanada Anemone-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"golden alexander\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/golden-alexander-native-new-for-2025?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=golden+alexander\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eGolden Alexander-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Virginia Blue Bells   Virginia Bluebells\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/virginia-blue-bells?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=virginia+blue\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eVirginia Blue Bells,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart- Ready Now","offer_id":47430269370600,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/purpleconeflower.jpg?v=1742487198"},{"product_id":"new-england-aster-symphyotrichum-novae-angliae","title":"New England Aster - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to all New England States, Perennial flower grows up to 5ft High (prune it back in early in the season to encourage a shorter more bushy plant- do this in early spring until July 4th, pinch off the growing tip\/primary bud), Lovely Purple blooms from August-October.  Asters reseed very well, so if you do not want it to spread be sure to dead head and dispose b\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eefore the seeds are ripe.(or when they ripen share the seeds with other gardeners, or leave for wildlife and more asters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003ePrefers: Full to Part Sun, Wet-Med-Dry Soil (Drought Tolerant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0.0625rem dotted rgb(144, 144, 145); cursor: help;\" class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBenefits: Great fall color, attracts bees and butterflies while providing important nectar to Monarchs and other butterflies late into the fall when other flowers have passed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarval host plant for the pearl crescent butterfly, and the Canadian conia moth, Wavy-lined Emerald Moth. A specialist mining bee, collects pollen only from New England aster and related plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  seeds purchased 2024 PMN  grown out and seeds harvested 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart-  Ready Now","offer_id":46954997809384,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pint-Seedlings Ready Now","offer_id":48189441310952,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon- Ready Now","offer_id":49181335585000,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"meadow-blazing-star-liatris-ligulistylis","title":"Meadow Blazing Star - Liatris ligulistylis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiatris is a very important Pollen \u0026amp; Nectar source for Butterflies \u0026amp; native bees-listed by Dr. Robert J Gegear, UMASS Dartmouth.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Native Liatris is on the MA Endangered \u0026amp; of special concern  list and restrictions apply to growing, selling and sharing.  This is to try to keep that gene pool clean.  Meadow blazing star is a great replacement due to its value. Although Non-Native Perennial to MA, it is Native in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its spectacular purple blooms in late summer. It grows to 3 -5ft tall, If you want monarchs and also have milkweed. Plant it and they will come.  This plant doesn't usually bloom until its 2-3rd year.   It is not considered invasive in MA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(much smaller blooms than\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/new-england-blazing-star\" title=\"ma state new england blazing star\"\u003e Northern Blazing Star-which is on the states list for species of concern).\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers: Full Sun, Moist soil (if your soil is nutrient rich it will grow to 5ft and will need staking- no need to fertilize for this plant to thrive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts: Butterflies (including Monarch which love this plant) Special value to native bees(has been known to attract many different species of native bees.  The dry seed heads provide food to many birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEER LOVE THIS PLANT!!!   So try planting mountain mint around it to help deter the deer. Although if the eat it mid spring (chelsea chop) it will be a little shorter, not much though.  This happened to me last spring, and the picture below shows the plant in the fall.  Now it has mountain mint around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompanion Plants: Common milkweed, Showy Golden Rod(Monarch Favorites), Mountain Mint(to deter deer)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Bare roots from PMN 2024, seeds harvested 2024 .  Current plants available in 2026 were germinated in spring of 2025.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rose swamp milkweed\" href=\"https:\/\/mysticmeadowsgardens.com\/products\/asclepias-incarnata-rose-milkweed?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Rose+Milkweed\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eSneezeweed-Rose Milkweed- Purple Coneflower-Wild Bergamot-Great Blue Lobelia--Eastern Star Sedge-Canada Anemone-Golden Alexander-Virginia Blue Bells,-Cardinal Flower-White Turtlehead-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Package of 3 Bulbs (2nd year ready for fall planting available now)","offer_id":49032315502824,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/meadow_blazing_star.jpg?v=1741471081"},{"product_id":"blue-wood-aster-symphyotrichum-cordifolium","title":"Blue Wood Aster \/ Heart Leaved Aster - Symphyotrichum cordifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Perennial Flower    (Native to all New England States)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms blue from Sept-October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers: Part Shade - Shade,   Medium - Dry Soil    Works in a medium size container on a shady balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits: \u003cspan\u003eattracts butterflies and bees, and makes great addition to cut flower arrangements.  Host Plant: Pearl Crescent Butterfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion Plants: Blue Stemmed Goldenrod , Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47021008027880,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/Bluewoodaster.jpg?v=1736912484"},{"product_id":"common-ironweed-vernonia-fasciculata","title":"Common Ironweed - Vernonia fasciculata  (only 1 left as of 7\/4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Perennial to MA  with striking Purple blooms July-Sept which can grow up to 6 ft, the leaves are dark green and coarsely toothed, adding additional interest.  Self seeds easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003ePrefers: Full, Part Sun, Medium wet to medium soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eHost Plant for the American Painted Lady Butterfly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eProvides special value to Native Bees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eProvenance: PMN Spring 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-tippy-content=\"Approximate plant height for mature full-grown plants in flower.  Actual height will vary considerably due to competition, sun \u0026amp; soil conditions, plant age, and weather.\" class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon- Ready Now","offer_id":46965677490408,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/commonironweed.jpg?v=1741883336"},{"product_id":"joe-pye-weed-eutrochium-maculatum","title":"Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium maculatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Perrenial is a very tall plant, up to \u003cstrong\u003e5- 6 feet tall \u003c\/strong\u003ethat has pinkish-lavender blooms from July-September.  The strong-eye catching stems that are either purple or with purple spots rarely need to be staked.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full to almost-full sun, rich, moist acidic soils (it likes wet feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It will spread easily so should be planted with caution in small landscape situations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e attracts birds(Hummingbirds) and many of species of butterflies(Monarch, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Red-spotted Purple, Great Spangled Fritillary, and various Skipper species)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Has special value to honey bees https:\/\/www.xerces.org\/pollinator-conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarval host plant for these moth species.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRuby Tiger Moth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ePhragmatobia fuliginosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThree-lined Flower Moth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eSchinia trifascia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eClymene Moth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eHaploa clymene\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEupatorium Borer Moth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCarmenta bassiformis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGreat Tiger Moth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRed Groundling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eJoe Pye Weed Borer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/Deer_Resistant_ai_generated_image_90e3b3ce-b2f3-4755-a645-1676301769d6.png?v=1739570692\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47429713789160,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pint","offer_id":49069386006760,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/joepyeweed.jpg?v=1741883155"},{"product_id":"ox-eye-sunflower","title":"Ox Eye Sunflower - 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Promptly deadhead spent blooms to prolong the bloom period.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes well in a container on a deck as well as a garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Seeds 2024 MCD, grown out and harvested fall 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Deep Plugs- Ready Now","offer_id":48233512272104,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":49186861973736,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0411\/6712\/files\/lanceleafcorepsis.jpg?v=1743465103"},{"product_id":"new-york-ironweed-vernonia-noveboracensis","title":"New York Ironweed (NY) -Vernonia noveboracensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Perennial with deep purple blooms from Mid July, August- September  Grows 5-6ft tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are dark green and lance shaped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item-description-list-item has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eGermination code:C(60) Germination from seed -rate can be low, so sow thickly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003ePrefers: Full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eRich slightly acidic soil with  \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-Wet, Medium Moisture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eGrows to 6 feet tall  doesn't usually need to be staked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eBenefits: Special value to native Bees, Birds for the seed heads \u0026amp; Butterflies for the nectar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eProvenance:  Seeds harvested on private property Pepperell, MA where no pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers were ever used.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Meadows Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Pint-","offer_id":48689495539944,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Quart- Ready for pick up","offer_id":48730824016104,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon- Ready for pickup (9\/5 only 1 left)","offer_id":49028592763112,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"calico-aster-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum-1","title":"Calico Aster- Symphyotrichum lateriflorum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003eNative Perennial Flower to New England\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-tippy-content=\"\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Full\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants require 6 or more hours of sun during the growing season.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Partial\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants need 3-6 hours of direct sun. \u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Shade\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Plants require less than 3 hours of sunlight.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\" class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eNot picky about sun exposure :  \u003c\/span\u003eFull, Partial, Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-tippy-content=\"\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Wet\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Soggy or marshy most of the year.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Medium-Wet\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Excessively wet in winter, spring, after heavy rain, but often dries in summer.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Medium (Mesic)\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Average garden soil. Water soaks in with no run-off.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Medium-Dry\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Well drained. Water is removed from soil readily, but not rapidly.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dry (Xeric)\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; - Excessively drained.\u0026lt;br\/\u0026gt;\" class=\"has-tooltip js-tooltip\"\u003eFlexible with soil moisture : \u003c\/span\u003eMedium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g-product-details__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-tippy-content=\"Approximate plant height for mature full-grown plants in flower.  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