Try Joe Pye weed.  It is one of my favorites.  It stands 5 feet tall, doesn’t flop, and likes it hot and wet.  The blooms fade from pink to brown by fall, but whatever the season, the birds, bees, and butterflies love it!

Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.