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One of the best ways to create a lively, easy-to-care landscape is by using NJ native plants and trees. These New Jersey plants have a high degree of climatic adaptation that allows them to thrive in the region. They attract local wildlife and provide food to several local birds and butterflies. Here are the top four NJ native perennials.<br>
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FALSE SUNFLOWERS FALSE SUNFLOWERS PINK TICKSEED PINK TICKSEED False Sunflowers are perennial sunflowers that grow best from summer to mid-fall. Pink tickseed are perennial that blooms in the summer, produces dozens of pink daisies. The false sunflower reaches about 3 feet tall and produces yellow flowers. Pink tickseed grow from mid- summer to fall & reaches 1-2 feet high with narrow leaves. They grows well in dry to moist soils. They grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. WHITE TURTLEHEAD WHITE TURTLEHEAD PURPLE CONEFLOWER PURPLE CONEFLOWER White Turtlehead is tall perennial with white to pink blossoms. Purple Coneflower is a butterfly- friendly addition to the garden. This native plant makes an excellent Oriental lily alternative. It can bloom all summer and into the fall season. Turtlehead is favorite of many local butterfly species. Excellent replacement for non native flower- Purple Loosestrife.