12 Native Plant Seeds to Sow in November Cold nights help native seeds break dormancy scatter, press lightly, and let frost do the rest. Joe Pye Weed Zones 49 Full sun part shade Tall, moisture-loving blooms for butterflies and rain gardens. Cardinal Flower Zones 39 Full sun part shade Scarlet spikes that lure hummingbirds; loves damp soil. Bluebells Zones 37 Partial shade Soft blue nodding bells; perfect for woodlands and streamsides. Shooting Star Zones 48 Partial shade Early spring bloomer with upward petals; thrives in humus-rich soil. Columbine Zones 38 Part sun Graceful, long-spurred flowers in red, yellow, or blue. Gaillardia Blanket Flower Zones 39 Full sun Red-and-gold daisies; heat- and drought-tolerant. Butterfly Milkweed Zones 310 Full sun Monarch host plant; orange blooms thrive in sandy soil. Heliopsis False Sunflower Zones 39 Full sun part shade Golden blooms that feed bees and finches. Lupine Zones 38 Full sun part shade Nitrogen-fixer with tall spires of blue and pink blooms. Cutleaf Coneflower Zones 39 Full sun part shade Bright yellow flowers; leave seedheads for goldfinches. Indian Paintbrush Zones 48 Full sun part shade Fiery red brushes; reseeds easily after cold exposure. Blue-Eyed Grass Zones 49 Full sun Grasslike foliage with tiny violet-blue stars.