Midwest Rainbow

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Zone: 6a

Early Perennials

  • Yarrow (yellow)
  • Dianthus/carnations (pink)
  • Lavender (purple)
  • Butterfly Weed (orange)

Later Perennials

  • Zinnia (mix/red)
  • Black-eyed Susans (yellow)
  • Coneflower (pinkish-purple)

Annuals

  • Marigolds (gold)

Note: If you are planning on raising monarchs, the amount of milkweed indicated in this plan will not be enough. I live on a farm and I have a lot of space, several flower beds, and over a thousand square feet dedicated to just milkweed.