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Perennials
Achillea ‘Varieties’ FERNLEAF YARROW (Zone 3) Very hardy and easy to grow perennial. Grayish-green, soft textured, fern like foliage. Flat-topped flower clusters bloom in late June to mid July. Excellent cut flower and border plant. Achillea x ‘Coronation Gold’ - Flowers are large golden-yellow. Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ - Flowers are ruby-red clusters. Aconitum fischeri AZURE MONKSHOOD 18-24 in. (Zone 4) Lavender-blue flowers and much smaller that other varieties for tighter areas.
Aconitum napellus MONK’S HOOD 3-4 ft. (Zone 3) Attractive dark green, deeply divided leaves. Blue flowers appear in late summer. Prefers rich, moist soil.
Aegopodium podograria ‘Variegatum’ SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN or GOUTWEED or BISHOP’S WEED 6-12 in. (Zone 3) Versatile, fast growing ground cover that is useful where little else will grow, in sun or shade, rich or poor soil. Leaves are green with silver margins. Ajuga reptans ‘Varieties’ CARPET BUGLE (Zone 4) Low growing semi-evergreen foliage with blue flower spikes in May through early summer. Prefers partial shade. Does well in sunny area is soil is kept from drying out. Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ - Foliage is green, creamy white and pink tricolor. Ajuga reptans ‘Metallica’ - Shiny deep bronze foliage. Alcea rosea ‘Summer Memories Mix’ SUMMER MEMORIES MIX HOLLYHOCK 6-9 ft. (Zone 2) Mixed colors of tall flower spikes. Flowers in July through September. Biennial.
Alchemilla mollis LADY’S MANTLE 12-18 in. (Zone 3) Low perennial for shady areas. Large, rounded or lobed leaves are grayish, light green. Green or yellow clusters of petal-less blossoms in spring. Great for texture change in the landscape. Anemone hupehensis ‘Splendens’ SPLENDENS WINDFLOWER 2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Pink and purple shades appearing in late summer. Anemone japonica ‘Prinz Henrich’ PRINCE HENRY JAPANESE WINDFLOWER 3-4 ft. (Zone 4) A large mound of deep green foliage with deep rose flowers. Prefers moist, well drained soils and northern areas should winter mulch.
Anemone x ‘Richard Arends’ RICHARD ARENDS WINDFLOWER 2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound of dark green foliage with almost red, single flowers.
Anemone sylvestris SNOWDROP ANEMONE 10-18” (Zone 4) Pure white flowers appear in May and June on green lobed leaves. Spreads rapidly by root suckers. Will re-bloom if cut. Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ ROBUSTISSIMA JAPANESE ANEMONE 30-36 in. (Zone 5) Silvery-pink flowers that bloom September and October. Stunning plant that prefers partial shade, moist soil and winter protection such as mulch. Anemone x ‘Whirlwind’ WHIRLWIND JAPANESE WINDFLOWER 4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound of dark green foliage with white flowers from September to frost. Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier’ COLUMBINE (Zones 3-5) Attractive mounds of airy, fan-like or ferny leaves with long- stemmed, pastel flowers. Dainty multi-colored blossoms attract hummingbirds in early spring and summer. Makes an excellent companion plant. Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’ BLOODSTONE SEA THRIFT 6-8 in. (Zone 4) Deep red globe flowers above evergreen grass-like tufts in May and June. Armeria maritima ‘Splendons’ SPLENDONS SEA THRIFT 6-8 in. (Zone 3) Hardy evergreen forming a low, dense cushions of grass-like foliage with globe shaped flowers. Full sun. Excellent for edging, rock gardens and cut flowers. Artemisia schmidtiana nana SILVER MOUND 6-10 in. (Zone 4) Fine-textured silvery foliage forming a dense mounded shape. Does best in sunny, well-drained location. Excellent rock garden or border plant. Intensifies flower colors of annuals and perennials. Artemisia stellariana ‘Silver Brocade’ SILVER BROCADE SILVER MOUND 10 in. (Zone 4) New variety that stays nice all season. White foliage for a sunny, well-drained location. Aruncus dioicus GOATSBEARD 4-6 ft. (Zone 4) Stately, shrub-like perennial that produces creamy-white plumes of blossoms in early summer. Forms large yet non-invasive clumps in rich soil. Also known as Giant Astilbe. Aster dumosus ‘Alert’ ALERT DWARF ASTER 12-15 in. (Zone 5) Crimson-red flowers in late summer and early fall. Aster novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’ NEW ENGLAND ASTER 36 in. (Zone 3) Late summer color galore with this bright pink flowering Aster.
Aster ‘Prof. Kippenberg’ PROF. KIPPENBERG ASTER 12-15 in. (Zone 3) Clusters of bright, semi-double, lavender-blue flowers in late summer to mid-fall. Dwarf compact habit that does not require staking.
Aster ‘Woods Light Blue’ WOODS LIGHT BLUE ASTER 8-12 in. (Zone 3) Light blue blooms for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties. Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ WOOD’S PINK ASTER 8-12 in. (Zone 3) A low to medium sized mounding plant with pale pink flowers with yellow centers in late summer to early fall. Plant in sun to part sun in well drained soil. Highly mildew resistant. Aster ‘Woods Purple’ WOODS PURPLE ASTER 8-12 in. (Zone 3) Purple blooms for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties. Astilbe ‘Varieties’ FALSE SPIRAEA or MEADOWSWEET (Zone 4) Perhaps the finest and choicest foliage perennial we have to offer. Stems with glossy-green leaves appear in May. Long-lasting feathery flowers bloom in June and continue through July. Plant in moist, well- drained, organic soil in part shade to part sun. Water even established plants in drought conditions. Astilbe arendsii ‘August Light’ - Late flowering variety with red plumes. New leaves are tinged red then turn green. (28”) Astilbe x arendsii ‘Deutschland’ - Pure white (24 in.) Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’ - Deep blood red (20 in.) Astilbe x arendsii ‘Flamingo’ (P.P.12664) - Pink flowers appear in late summer and have a slight fragrance. (20”) Astible x arendsii ‘Peach Blossom’ - Peach Pink (24”)
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Rheinland’ - Clear pink (24 in.) Astilbe chinensis ‘Pink’ - Pink (15 in.) Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ - Lavendar pink (12 in.) Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision’ - Raspberry flowers and larger, glossy foliage than other A. chinensis varieties. (12-14”) Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’ (P.P.No.11860) - Pale pink (32 in.) Astilbe ‘Hyacinth’ - Dark Lavendar-Pink (18-24”) Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ - Scarlet red (18-24”) Astilbe ‘Peach’ - Light Peach Flowers (24”) Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’ - Dwarf variety of Astilbe with a compact mound of dark green leaves. Flowers are feathery and light pink in color. Perennial plant of the year 1994. (12”) Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’ - Bright pink, drooping (30 in.)
Bergenia cordifolia HEARTLEAF BERGENIA 14 in. (Zone 5) Large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Semi-evergreen. Pink flowers. Best in sun to partial shade. Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winter Glow’ WINTER GLOW BERGENIA 12-15 in. (Zone 3) Improved form of B. ‘Rotblum’ with red flowers and has been known to rebloom in the fall.
Callamintha ‘White Clouds’ WHITE CLOUDS CALLAMINTHA 18-24 in. (Zone 5) Pure white flowers in June-October. Oregano scented foliage.
Campanula ‘Varieties’ HAREBELL 6-9 in. (Zone 4) Low spreader for rock gardens and front of border plantings. Clumps of dark green foliage topped in summer by clusters of bright flowers. Compact hybrid. Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’ - Bright blue flowers. Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Uniform’ - bright blue flowers. Similar to Campanula Blue Clips. Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Deep Blue’ - Deep blue flowers appear several weeks earlier that C.c. ‘Blue Clips’ with slightly smaller flowers. Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ - bright white flowers. Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’ - Red flowering variety with a creamy spotted interior dangle. (18-24”) Centaurea montana HARDY BACHELOR BUTTON 18 in. (Zone 4) Silver colored foliage produced blue flowers in May and June. Cerastium tomentosum ‘Yo Yo’ SNOW-IN-SUMMER 6-8 in. (Zone 3) Gray, wooly foliage topped with white flowers in May and June. Ceratosigma plumbaginoides PLUMBAGO or BLUE LEADWORT 6-12 in. (Zone 5) Late summer flowering herbaceous perennial. Does well in sun or partial shade. Flowers are electric-blue. Foliage is green turning red in fall. Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ HOT LIPS TURTLEHEAD 3 ft. (Zone 3) Rosy-pink flowers appear from July through September atop upright bronze-green foliage. Cimicifuga simplex ‘White Pearl’ KAMCHATKA BUGBANE 3-4 ft. (Zone 3) Fern-like foliage under showy bottle-brush sturdy spikes of fragrant white flowers appearing in late summer through fall. Useful in woodland gardens.
Convallaria majalis LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 6-8 in. (Zone 1-7) One of the best shade-loving ground covers. Attractive, leafy foliage forms a lush green carpet very quickly. Lovely, fragrant bell- shaped white flowers in early spring. Plant 6-8 in. apart. Coreopsis ‘Varieties’ COREOPSIS or TICKSEED (Zone 3) This genus includes some of the longest summer bloomers. Brilliant daisy-like flowers in summer for natural of filler plantings. Best in well-drained soil with full to part sun. Deadheading is needed on some varieties for continued blooms.
Coreopsis ‘American Dream’ - Rose-pink flowers with yellow centers are borne in June-September. Blooms profusely and are excellent for cut flowers. Full sun. (18 in.) Zone 5 Coreopsis auriculata ‘Zamfir’ - Golden-orange flowers with quilled petals(18 in.) Coreopsis verticillata ‘Creme Brulee’ PPAF - Yellow flowers that are slightly darker and larger than Moonbeam and with an improved mildew resistance. (16-20 in.) Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’ - Golden flowers w/reddish-brown ring (20 in.) Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’ - Yellow semi-double flowers all summer (10-16 in.) Coreopsis ‘Sunray’ - Double/semi-double yellow flowers (18-24 n.) Coreopsis rosea ‘Sweet Dreams’ (PPAF) - Yellow center w/raspberry base on white flowers (18 in.) Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ - Soft muted-yellow flowers (18-24 in.) Perennial plant of the year 1992. Coreopsis verticillata ‘Rosea’ - Soft muted-pink flowers (18-24 in.) Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ - Deep golden-yellow flowers (12-15 in.). Crambe cordifolia COLEWORT 4-6 ft. (Zone 6) Large green leaves 2 ft. wide or more near base of plant. Clouds of fragrant white flowers appear in early summer. Flowers very reminiscent of large babies breath. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer ’ 3 ft. (zone 5) Brilliant red flowers in summer add an outstanding accent to any perennial garden or border. Delphinium LARKSPUR (Zone 3) Colorful, elegant flower spikes rise above clumps of divided, lobed foliage. Best in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Trim off fading flowers to encourage more blooms from lower stems. May need staking. Delphinium ‘Bellamosum’ - 36 in. (Zone 3) Deep gentian-blue flowers. Belladonna group (loose and branched) Delphinium ‘Black Knight’ - 5-6 ft. (Zone 3) Large dark-violet double flowers with black bee appear in early summer. Delphinium ‘Blue Bird’ - 3-4 ft. (Zone 3) Medium blue flowers with a white bee. Delphinium ‘Cliveden Beauty’- 24-30 in. (Zone 3) Sky blue flowers. Formerly listed as ‘Belladonna’. Delphinium ‘Purple passion’ - 4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Vivid purple flower with a purple and white striped bee. Delphinium ‘Blue lace’ - 5-6 ft. (Zone 3) Sky blue flowers with lavender-pink accents Dianthus x allwoodii ‘Helen’ HELEN DIANTHUS or HARDY CARNATION 12-15 in. (Zone 4) Fragrant salmon-pink flowers on a silvery-green mound of foliage. Free flowering perennial used in groupings and for fresh cut flowers.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ ARCTIC FIRE DIANTHUS 8 in. (Zone 4) White flowers with a glowing red eye blooming in May and June above dark green foliage forming a low spreading mat. One of the maiden pinks. Dianthus ‘ Bewitched’6-8 in. (Zone 4) bright pink flowers with some fall reblooming. Tight silvery gray foliage.Dianthus deltoides ‘Zing Rose’ ZING ROSE DIANTHUS 6-8 in. (Zone 4) Spreading plant with rose-red blossoms that covers the whole plant all summer. One of the maiden pinks. Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’ FROSTY FIRE PINKS 6 in. (Zone 3) Blue-green foliage topped with long lasting brilliant red blooms. Dianthus ‘Neon Star’ (PPAF) NEON STAR DIANTHUS 7 in. (Zone 5) Compact, mounding foliage with long-lasting white blooms with magenta centers.
Dianthus ‘Pixie’ (PPAF) PIXIE DIANTHUS 12 in. (Zone 4) Re-blooming variety with fragrant pink flowers with dark pink accents and a red ring around the throat. Dianthus ‘Spangled Star’ SPANGLED STAR DIANTHUS 7 in. (Zone 4) Red flowers with a pale pink serrated edge, pale pink blotches, and pale pink throat blooming in May and June. Fine textured silvery gray foliage. Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ TINY RUBIES DIANTHUS or HARDY CARNATION 4-5 in. (Zone 5) Dense, mat of deep green foliage. Rose-pink flowers in May through June. Excellent for bed plantings and borders. One of the cheddar pinks.
Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ EVERBLOOMING BLEEDING HEART 12-18 in. (Zone 5) Everblooming, soft red to pink flowering plant. Absolutely hardy. Plant in moist well-drained soil with part-sun. Dicentra spectabilis BLEEDING HEART 18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has rose-pink outer and white inner petals. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ WHITE BLEEDING HEART 18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has white flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Digitalis grandiflora (ambigua) YELLOW FOXGLOVE 3 ft. (Zone 4) Tall yellow spikes in June and July. Prefers sun to light shade.
Digitalis mertonensis STRAWBERRY FOXGLOVE 36 in. (Zone 4) A perennial foxglove with showy rosy-pink flower spikes, often one sided, with downward pointed blossoms in summer. Basal foliage forms rosette. Best if planted in partly shaded, moist, well-drained soil. Good border accent or in natural planting. Echinacea Big Sky ™ ‘Sunrise’ PPAF SUNRISE CONE FLOWER 30-36 in. (Zone 4) New hybrid cross between Echinacea purpurea and E. paradoxa. Citron yellow petals with a central cone that starts out green maturing to gold. Color is very much like Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’. Blooms in mid to late summer. Vigorous grower with rose scented flowers. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best results. Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘Sunset’ PPAF SUNSET CONE FLOWER 24-30 in. (Zone 4) New hybrid cross between Echinacea purpurea and E. paradoxa. Beautiful orange petals with a brownish central cone blooming in mid to late summer. Vigorous grower with rose scented flowers. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best results. Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘Sundown’ PPAF SUNDOWN CONE FLOWER 24-30 in. (Zone 4) New hybrid cross between Echinacea purpurea and E. paradoxa. Beautiful orange petals with a brownish central cone blooming in mid to late summer. Vigorous grower with rose scented flowers. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best results. Echinacea Big sky™ ‘Harvest moon’ PPAF HARVEST MOON CONE FLOWER 24-30 in. (Zone 4) New hybrid cross between Echinacea purpurea and E. paradoxa. Brightly colored, fragrant golden flowers with a golden orange central cone. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best results. Easy to grow and extended summer bloomer. Echinacea purpurea ‘ Doubledecker’ DOUBLEDECKER CONE FLOWER40 in. (Zone 3) beautiful new variety that produces an extra layer of short petals that emerge fro the top of the cone. Echinacea purpurea ‘Little Giant’ PPAF LITTLE GIANT CONE FLOWER 18-24 in. (Zone 3) Very similar to E.p. ‘Magnus’ but with a double set of petals and a shorter size. Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’ RUBY STAR CONE FLOWER 36 in. (Zone 4) Carmine red petals on a vigorous grower. Long lasting cut flower.
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ WHITE SWAN CONEFLOWER 2-3 ft. (Zone 3) Large white daisy flowers with brown centers appear in June through August. Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ MAGNUS PURPLE CONE FLOWER 2-4 ft. (Zone 3) Perennial plant of the year 1998. Similar to regular purple cone flower but with broad non-drooping petals. Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ SULPHUREUM BARRENWORT 6-9 in. (Zone 4) A low-growing, spreading plant with light green leaves and dainty nodding spurred flowers in May-June. Makes a wonderful groundcover for partly shaded areas. Flowers are sulphur yellow. Eryngium ‘Sapphire blue’ SAPPHIRE BLUE SEA HOLLY 6-9 in. (Zone 4) Large blue flowers make very good cut flowers, fresh or dried exotic look bring a different element to your garden or landscape. Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ CHOCOLATE SNAKEROOT 4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Reddish stems with dark leaves. White flowers appear in Spetember and October. Euphorbia polychroma ‘Cushion Spurge’ CUSHION SPURGE 18-24 in. (Zone 4) Bright yellow bracts top a compact mound of foliage in spring. Dark red fall foliage. Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ferns We try to keep a selection of hardy ferns throughout the landscape season. Most ferns require moist organic-rich soil in shade to part shade, although some will tolerate other extremes. Ferns can be invaluable in the landscape for a natural feeling.
Adiantum pedatum MAIDENHAIR FERN 6-8 in. (Zone 2) Beautiful little fern with dark green leaves and a shiny black rachis. Habit is short creeping and with time the plants will form small colonies. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in shade to part-shade. Athyrium felix-feminina LADY FERN 1-2 ft. (Zone 4) A strong grower with an erect growth habit. Beautiful feathery green foliage with a green or red rachis. Prefers moist well-drained soil in part shade, but tolerates sun if well mulched. Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ JAPANESE PAINTED FERN *** Perennial Plant of the Year for 2004 *** 8-10 in. (Zone 4) A unique fern with a compact to short creeping habit. Foliage is green and silvery-gray with a burgundy rachis. Best color in light shade, full sun washes out color. This little beauty will remain full all summer in moist well- drained soil. Dryopteris carthusianna TOOTHED WOOD FERN 1-3 ft.( Zone 2) This native fern has light to medium green foliage. Habit is erect and sturdy. Plant in moist, organic-rich soil in shade to part-shade. Dryopteris marginalis LEATHER WOOD FERN 12-30 in. (Zone 2) Native fern with leathery, bluish-green, evergreen foliage. Habit is erect and sturdy. Plant in moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil in shade to part-shade. Matteuccia struthiopteris OSTRICH FERN 2-6 ft. (Zone 2) This fern has medium green plume-like fronds. Fertile fronds are shorter and will become woody and brown in fall. Spores are released in winter or early spring. Habit is erect to short spreading. Plant in part shade, but will tolerate sun if soil is moist. This native fern will grow in wet soil if planted high. Osmunda cinnamomea CINNAMON FERN 2-5 ft. (Zone 2) Bright cinnamon-colored fertile fronds in spring with bright green infertile fronds that remain all season. Habit is compact to short spreading. This robust native fern tolerates sun and wet soil, but grows best in part shade. Osmunda regalis ROYAL FERN 2-5 ft. (Zone 2) A very beautiful fern with green fronds that resemble the leaves on Honeylocust. Habit is compact with upright arching fronds. One of the best ferns for tolerating sun and wet soil. Excellent when planted near water. Polystichum acrostichoides CHRISTMAS FERN 1-2 ft. (Zone 3) A very common native fern with upright arching dark green fronds. Habit is compact to slow spreading. Leathery foliage is evergreen with new fronds emerging each spring. Plant prefers shade to part shade in moist organic-rich soil, but is one of the best for dry rocky sites. Do not plant in wet soils. - Perennials Continued - Filipendula purpurea ‘Elegans’ ELEGANS PINK MEADOWSWEET (Zone 4) 4-5 ft. Showy, long-lasting pink blooms on red stems with green leaves. Needs moist soil. July through August flowering time.
Filipendula ulmaria variegata ARIEGATED MEADOWSWEET 5 ft. (Zone 5) Excellent for larger border areas. Green and white variegated leaves with white flowers. Filipendula vulgaris plena DOUBLE MEADOWSWEET 24 in. (Zone 3-4) Creamy-white flowers on feathery plumes. Prefers moist soil but will tolerate quite a bit of dryness. June through August flowering time.
Fragaria v. ‘Lipstick’ LIPSTICK ALPINE STRAWBERRY 6-8 in. (Zone 3) Much darker flower color than the F.f.’Pink Panda’ - almost a rose-red. Low growing plant with a few small strawberries for extra color. Gailardia aristata ‘Goblin’ GOBLIN BLANKET FLOWER 12 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful red daisy-like flowers with a fringy yellow edge. Deadheading promotes continued summer blooms. Use in mass or as a border plant in full to part sun. Plant in well-drained soil, will tolerate dryness when established. Gailardia grandiflora ‘Burgundy’ BURGUNDY BLANKET FLOWER 18-24 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful red daisy-like flowers. Deadheading promotes continued summer blooms. Use in mass or as a border plant in full to part sun. Plant in well-drained soil, will tolerate dryness when established. Gailardia grandiflora ‘Arizona sun’ ARIZONA SUN BLANKET FLOWER 18-24 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful red daisy-like flowers with a fringy yellow edge. Deadheading promotes continued summer blooms. Use in mass or as a border plant in full to part sun. Plant in well-drained soil, will tolerate dryness when established. Gailardia aristata ‘Fanfare’ (PPAF) FANFARE BLANKET FLOWER 18 in. (Zone 5) Trumpet shaped flower petals that are rose-red at the base and are yellow at the end making a dazzling display from June to autumn. Galium odorata (Formerly Asperula ordata) SWEET WOODRUFF 6-9 in. (Zone 3) A spreading groundcover with fresh green whorled leaves and fragrant white flowers in May. Plant is typically evergreen with new growth starting early in spring. Prefers part-shade to shade in well-drained soil. Geranium ‘Brookside’ BROOKSIDE CRANESBILL 12-18 in. (Zone 4) Rich sapphire blue flowers with a tiny white eye that appear in May through September. Deeply serrated foliage of this mounding perennial stays attractive all summer. Tolerates full sun. Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’ BALLERINA CRANESBILL 4-6 in. (Zone 5) Compact mound with lilac-pink flowers borne two to a cluster in June. Deeply lobed green foliage. Geranium x ‘Johnson’s Blue’ JOHNSON’S BLUE CRANESBILL 12-15 in. (Zone 4) Clear blue flowers held above divided foliage on neat compact plants. Does well in sun or light shade. Cut back hard after blooming to encourage thicker growth and more blooms. Geranium x ‘Patricia’ PATRICIA CRANSBILL 24-30 in. (Zone 4) Bright pink-magenta flowers with a black star shaped center on a mounding plant with green foliage. Blooms from summer to frost. Geranium ‘Rozanne’ (P.P.No.12175) ROZANNE CRANESBILL 18-20 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful large free-flowering violet-blue flowers from mid- June to October. The foliage is dark green that turns red in fall. Geranium sanguineum BLOODY CRANESBILL 15 in. (Zone 4) Rosy, wine red flowers appear in May through September. Ferny foliage that turns red for fall. Tolerates full sun.
Gypsophila ‘Compacta Plena’ COMPACT BABY’S BREATH 18 in. (Zone 4) White flowers appear in June-July. Grows well in sun or light shade. Gypsophila paniculata ‘Pink Star’ PINK STAR BABY’S BREATH 18 in. (Zone 4) Double pink flowers on compact plants in July-August. Grows well in sun or light shade.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Loraine Sunshine’ (PPAF) LORAINE SUNSHINE FALSE SUNFLOWER 30 in. (Zone 3) Beautiful variety with large golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and white leaves with green veins giving a variegated appearance. Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’ FALSE SUNFLOWER 3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Mid-summer color for borders or wildflower gardens. Large golden-yellow flowers with brown centers on tall stalks. Dark green foliage. Helleborus orientalis ‘Royal Heritage’™ ROYAL HERITAGE™ LENTEN ROSE *** 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year *** 18 in. (Zone 5) Blooming in early spring with 2 inch flowers mixed colors of white, red, purple and yellow. Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ - DIPLOIDES DAYLILY One of the most popular and best known perennials. Grows practically anywhere and requires no maintenance. Green grass-like foliage remains nice all season and is great for texture in the landscape. Flowers are available in many colors and sizes. There's a spot for Daylilies in every landscape. Hemerocallis ‘Anzac’ - 28 in. Mid season red. Hemerocallis ‘Frans Hals - 28 in. Bright rust and orange bicolor with creamy midribs on petals. Hemerocallis ‘Helios’ - 36 in. Red w/ yellow eye. Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’ - 36 in. Fragrant yellow. Hemerocallis ‘Margarette Perry’ - 36 in. Red. Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ - TETRAPLOIDES DAYLILY Double chromosome varieties produce huskier plants, brighter colors and more profuse blooming. Hemerocallis ‘Arctic Snow’ - 28 in. Cream-white flowers. Same as Hem. Gentle Shepherd. Hemerocallis ‘Gentle shepard’ - 2 8 in. Cream white flowers. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Arnie’s Choice’ - 28 in. Violet purple blooms with a small yellow eye and a green throat. Hemerocallis ‘Kitten Paw’ - 30 in. Flesh pink flowers. Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’ - 36 in. Orange w/burnt orange center. Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’ - 16 in. Strawberry pink with red eye and golden throat, re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ - PIXIES DAYLILY These miniature varieties of Daylily are ever-blooming or re-blooming Hemerocallis ‘Black Eyed Stella’ (P.P.No.7909) - 20 in. Everblooming yellow w/dark red eye. Hemerocallis ‘Eenie Weenie’ - 8 in. Ruffled yellow flowers. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Gypsy Ruby’ - 12 in. Bright red with yellow throat. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ - 15-18” Lemon yellow fragrant rebloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Little Grapette’ - 12 in. Grape purple flowers with a green throat. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Little Wine Cup’ - 12 in. Burgundy wine with chartreuse heart. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Mary Reed’ - 20 in. Everblooming dwarf purple. Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’ - 26 in. Ruffled yellow flowers/re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Mini Pearl’ - 16 in. Lightly ruffled peach blossoms with yellow- green throat. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’ - 20 in. Cranberry-red with a chartreuse throat. Blooms from mid July to frost. Fragrant. Re-blooms. Hemerocallis ‘Pixie Parasol’ - 14 in. Apricot with green throat, re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Raspberry Pixie’ - 12 in. Fragrant deep raspberry blend. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ - 14 in. Ever-blooming rose-pink flowers Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Stella’ - 15-20 in. Cranberry-red with a chartreuse throat. blooms from mid July to frost. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Plum Tree’ - 24 in. Plum purple flowers. Re-bloomer. Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’ - 20 in. Everblooming dwarf yellow-gold. Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’ - 14 in. Everblooming dwarf bright yellow. Hemerocallis ‘Summer Wine’ - 24 in. Violet.
Heuchera ‘Varieties’ CORAL BELLS (Zone 3) Airy clusters of tiny bell-shaped flowers in June and July. Attractive basal clumps of foliage are evergreen. Best in well-drained soils in rich organic matter. Heuchera ‘Amber waves’ - 9 in. orange-yellow fall like foliage. Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’ - 9 in. Silver misting on purple foliage. Heuchera ‘Bressingham Hybrid’ - 18 in. A beautiful range of pastel colors flowers on green foliage. Heuchera ‘Lime richey’ - 9 in. unique yellow to yellow green foliage. Heuchera americana ‘Purple Palace’ - 18 in. Mahogany-red foliage w/white flowers. ***Perennial plant of the year 1991*** Heuchera micrantha ‘Raspberry Ice’ (P.P.No.13340) 12 in. Raspberry-silver foliage with dark veins and pink flowers. Heucherella ‘Stop light’ 6 in. White flowers on 12 in. stocks above bright yellow leaves with a red blotch that follows the leaf veins. Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Anne Arundel’ ANNE ARUNDEL ROSE MALLOW 4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant pink flowers up to a 9 inch diameter. Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Lord Baltimore’ LORD BALTIMORE ROSE MALLOW 4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter. Hibiscus moscheutos ‘ Carafe bordeux’ CARAFE BORDEUX ROSE MALLOW3 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant pinkish red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter. Hibiscus moscheutos ‘L una red’ LUNA RED ROSE MALLOW2-3ft. (Zone 5) solid red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter. Compact dwarf plant. Hosta / Plantain Lily
One of the most popular perennial plants, there's a home for a Hosta in almost any landscape. These plants are used mostly for their foliage, and are available in many different colors and variegations. Trumpet-shaped flowers appear on stalks in summer, usually in colors of white or lavender, and are attracting to hummingbirds. Hostas will grow almost anywhere but prefer moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Hosta nigrescens ‘Krossa Regal’ KROSSA REGEL HOSTA 24-36 in. (Zone 3) Vase-shaped plant with long frosty-blue leaves that mature to medium green in summer. Tall stalks of lavender flowers in summer. American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award. Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’ FRANCES WILLIAMS HOSTA 20-32 in. (Zone 3) Heavily textured blue-green leaves with broad, golden- yellow edges and white flowers. Found as a mutation from H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’. A.H.S. Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award. Starts off more blue then turns more green in summer. Hosta x ‘Sugar and Cream’ SUGAR AND CREAM HOSTA 24-36 in. (Zone 3) Large mounds of goldish-green foliage with a creamy margin. Fragrant pale lavender flowers on 40 inch stalks. Taken as a sport of ‘Honeybells’ which is a cross between H. lancifolia and H. plantaginea. American Hosta Society Savory Shield Award winner. Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ BLUE CADET HOSTA 10-15 in. (Zone 3) Bluish-green heart-shaped leaves with pale lavender flowers on 20 inch stalks. Forms a low dense mound. Planting in more than a half day of shade will help retain blue on leaves. Hosta fortunei ‘Albo Marginata’ ALBO MARGINATA HOSTA 12-18 in. (Zone 3) An old favorite, green centers with a nice white edge. Lavender flowers on 24 inch stalks in late summer. Will tolerate a considerable amount of sun, very reliable and hardy. Hosta fortunei ‘Francee’ FRANCEE HOSTA 18-24 in. (Zone 3) Popular plant with forest green heart-shaped leaves with white edging. Lavender flowers on 24 inch stalks. American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award. Hosta fortunei ‘Antioch’ ANTIOCH HOSTA 18-24 in. (Zone 3) Green glossy foliage with a wide creamy edge. Prefers a moist and shady location and has lavender flowers. American Hosta Society award winner. Hosta fortunei ‘Gold Standard’ GOLD STANDARD HOSTA 15-24 in. (Zone 3) Greenish-yellow leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers to 18 inches high. Will tolerate substantial sunlight, best color when mature. A.H.S. Eunice Fisher Award and Minnesota Gold Award. Starts off more blue green in spring. Hosta fortunei ‘Patriot’ PATRIOT HOSTA 24-30 in. (Zone 3) A sport from Francee with the same dark green leaves but with a wider white margin that is very striking. “Hosta of the year for 1997” Hosta ‘June’ JUNE HOSTA 15 in. (Zone 4) A beautiful sport of ‘Halcyon’ of the Tardiana series. Flowers are light violet in July. Foliage is gold bordered by a blue and green shaded margin. Grower selection for 2001 Hosta of the Year. Hosta montana ‘Aureo-marginata’ AUREO MARGINATA MONTANA HOSTA 24-30 in. (Zone 4) Large glossy green leaves with an irregular golden-yellow margin. Pale lavender flowers in summer. Used in a background massing or as a specimen. Hosta nakaiana ‘Golden Tiara’ GOLDEN TIARA HOSTA 6-12 in. (Zone 3) Heart-shaped, green leaves with a wide golden margin and lavender flowers. Low mounding habit lends well to low massing or as an edger plant. A.H.S. Nancy Minks Award for outstanding small-leaved cultivar. Hosta plantaginea x ‘Royal Standard’ ROYAL STANDARD HOSTA 24-30 in. (Zone 3) Glossy-green, spreading oval leaves. Fragrant, pure white flowers in summer. Tolerates sun but prefers part shade. A very popular Hosta, very reliable. Hosta ‘Remember Me’ REMEMBER ME HOSTA 15 in. (Zone 4) A white centered selection from Hosta ‘June’ of the Tardiana series. Flowers are light violet in July.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Great Expectations’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS HOSTA 22-24 in. (Zone 3) Wide irregular margins of blue and green with a creamy white center. White flower in summer. Slow growing with a mounding habit. May be the finest sport ever taken from H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’. Hosta ‘Shade Fanfare’ SHADE FANFARE HOSTA 20-24 in. (Zone 3) Foliage is green with a creamy white margin. Flowers are pale lavender on 24 inch stalks. Pest resistant and very showy.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Bressingham Blue’ BRESSINGHAM BLUE HOSTA 18-24 in. (Zone 3) Deep blue foliage is ribbed and cupped. White flowers compliment beautifully on short stalks that barely clear the leaves. Plant in shade for best color. Very similar to H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’.
Hosta seiboldiana ‘Elegans’ ELEGANS BLUE HOSTA 24-36 in. (Zone 3) Big, heavily textured blue-gray leaves becoming distinctly corrugated at maturity. White flowers in June to July. Popular plant that is the standard for other blue Hostas. Also known as Big Blue Hosta.
Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’ SUM & SUBSTANCE HOSTA 30-36 in. (Zone 3) Immense, heavily textured yellow to chartreuse leaves that are pest resistant. White flowers on 50 inch stalks in August. Large Hosta Award Winner, may be the largest Hosta available. Best color in part sun.
Hosta undulata ‘Albo Marginata’ SILVER EDGE HOSTA 10-15 in. (Zone 3) Green centers with a narrow white edge. Lavender flowers on 24 inch stalks in late summer. Will tolerate a considerable amount of sun, very reliable and hardy.
Hosta undulata ‘Variegata’ VARIEGATED HOSTA 12-24 in. (Zone 3) Wavy leaves have white centers and green margins. Lilac colored flowers appear in summer. An old standard that is very popular. Prefers part shade for best color.
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ CHAMELEON HOUTTUYNIA 6 in. (Zone 5) Low growing ground cover with variegated, multi-colored foliage. Spreads very quickly, very invasive. Plant in full sun for best color but does well in partial shade also. Will grow in water. Hypericum calcynum AARONSBEARD ST. JOHNSWORT 8-10 in. (Zone 5) Flowers from July through September with 2” yellow blooms. Foliage is semi-evergreen in protected locations or with adequate snow coverage. Does well in most any location. Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ SNOWFLAKE PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT 8 in. (Zone 5) Dwarf evergreen plant with a mounding growth habit with stout leaves and consistent height. Plants are completely covered with lace-like pure white flowers in May. Very useful as a ground cover or in rock gardens and borders. Best in sun, will tolerate some shade. Iris ensata ‘Varieties’ JAPANESE IRIS 2-3 ft. (Zone 5) A beardless Iris that is very similar to Siberian Iris in appearance but with slightly wider leaves. Plant in moist, not boggy, acidic soil. Blooms in June-July. Formally listed as I. kaempferi. Iris ensata ‘Bicolor’ - White and blue on the same flower. Iris ensata ‘Royal Robes’ - dark purple. Iris ensata ‘Variegated’ - Purple flowers w/ variegated foliage. Iris ensata ‘Violet’ - Violet.
Iris germanica ‘Varieties’ GERMAN IRIS (Zone 3) Flowers in spring over green sword-like leaves. Spike foliage adds season long texture to the landscape. Plant in full to part-sun. Also, known as Bearded Iris. Iris germanica ‘Edith Wolford’ - Yellow (35”) Iris germanica ‘Feed Back’ - Blue-violet (36”) Iris germanica ‘Firebreather’ - Bright orange w/ tangerine beard (37”) Iris germanica ‘Immortality’ - White (29”) Iris germanica ‘Peking Summer’ - Amber rose w/ maroon beard (40”) Iris germanica ‘Red at Night’ - Dark red beard w/lighter red standards (36”) Iris germanica ‘Savannah Sunset’ - Orange (36”) Iris germanica ‘Stairway to Heaven’ - Blue and white (36”) Iris germanica ‘Superstition’ - Ebony-hued w/ hint of maroon (36”) Iris germanica ‘Victoria Falls’ - Ruffled blue w/white beard (40”) Rebloomer ! Iris palida ‘Albo Variegata’ WHITE VARIEGATED IRIS 24-30 in. (Zone 4) Variegated foliage of green and creamy-white stripes with lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Iris palida ‘Variegata’ VARIEGATED IRIS 24-30 in. (Zone 4) Variegated foliage of green and yellow stripes with lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Iris pseudacorus ‘Rising Sun’ RISING SUN YELLOW FLAG IRIS 36 in. (Zone 4) Year-round foliage is set off in June by tall spikes of yellow flowers. Sun or partial shade. Will grow in 6 inches of water, used as a substitute for cattails around garden ponds.
Iris pumila ‘Varieties’ DWARF IRIS (Zone 4) Bearded flowers in spring over green board spiked leaves. Similar to German Iris but smaller growing. Also know as Baby Iris. Iris pumila ‘Candy Apple’ - 8 in. (Zone 3) Red flowers in spring over green broad spiked leaves. Iris pumila ‘Jewel Baby’ - 12 in. (Zone 4) Fragrant dark purple flowers bloom in spring and fall. Iris pumila ‘Sarah Taylor’ - 9 in. (Zone 4) Bicolor creamy yellow flowers with blue beard bloom in spring over green broad spiked leaves. Iris pumila ‘Smell the Roses’ - 8 in. (Zone 4) Violet-blue flowers in spring over green broad spiked leaves. Iris pumila ‘Sun Doll’ - 8 in. (Zone 3) Yellow flowers in spring over green broad spiked leaves. Iris sibirica ‘Varieties’ SIBERIAN IRIS (Zone 3) Beardless flowers appear in mid-spring. Slender green leaves are upright arching providing texture to the landscape and rock gardens. Well adapted to wetness. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Iris sibirica ‘Blue King’ - 42 in. Deep blue. Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ - 30 in. Light purple. Iris sibirica ‘Perry’s Blue’ - 30 in. Clear Blue. Iris sibirica ‘Ruffled Velvet’ - 24 in. Violet. Iris sibirica ‘Silver Edge’ - 24 in. Sky blue. Iris sibirica ‘Snow Queen’ - White. Iris sibirica ‘Tycoon’ - Blue. Kniphofia uvaria ‘Early Hybrid’ EARLY HYBRID RED HOT POKER 30 in. (Zone 5) Similar to species but flowers in June-July with red and orange shades. Lamium macrulatum ‘Beacon Silver’ BEACON SILVER LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 4-8 in. (Zone 3) Silver leaves with green edges. Pink flowers on a compact grower. Excellent addition for front of beds or borders. Lamium macrulatum ‘Orchid Frost’ ORCHID FROST LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 4-8 in. (Zone 3) Silver leaves with green edges. Orchid-pink flowers on a compact grower. Excellent addition for front of beds or borders. Lamium macrulatum ‘Pink Pewter’ PINK PEWTER LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 4-8 in. (Zone 3) Creamy white variegation on green leaves. Soft pink flowers on a compact grower. Low mat-forming ground cover. Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ (PPAF) PURPLE DRAGON LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 4-8 in. (Zone 3) Bright silver leaves with green edges. Deep purple, snapdragon-like flowers are the largest of any lamium. Lamium macrulatum ‘White Nancy’ WHITE NANCY LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 6-8 in. (Zone 3) Spreading perennial forms a green-edged silver leafy mat that often persists through winter. Flowers white. Good groundcover, especially for shaded areas. Lam iastrum galeobdolan ‘Hermans pride’ HERMANS PRIDE LAMIASTRUM12-16 (Zone 4) Slender green leaves with silver mottling. Yellow flowers in the leaf axils in spring and early summer. great groundcover. Lamium ‘Anne greenway’ ANNE GREENWAY LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE 6-8 in. (Zone 3) Blend of chartreuse, silver, medium green and mint green leaves with mauve flowers.Lavandula angustifolia ’Munstead Strains’ MUNSTEAD STRAINS LAVENDER 18 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen perennial/sub-shrub with fragrant foliage and flowers. Useful in herb gardens, borders, or trimmed for low hedge. Flowers retain fragrance after drying. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidecote Blue’ HIDECOTE BLUE LAVENDER 12 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen perennial/sub-shrub with fragrant silvery-blue foliage and deep purple flowers. Useful in herb gardens, borders, or trimmed for low hedge. Flowers retain fragrance after drying. More compact than the species. Full sun. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidecote Superior’ HIDECOTE SUPERIOR LAVENDER 16 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen perennial/sub-shrub with fragrant silvery-blue foliage and deep violet-blue flowers. Useful in herb gardens, borders, or trimmed for low hedge. Flowers retain fragrance after drying. More compact than the species. Full sun.
Leucanthemum 'Varieties' SHASTA DAISY Free flowering summer daisies. Foliage is deep green and coarsely toothed. Best in full sun and especially well-drained locations. Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Alaska’ - Single white flowers with yellow centers (36 in.) Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’ - White flowers with yellow centers (36”) Leucanthemum maximum ‘Snow Lady’ - White flowers with yellow centers Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’ - White flowers w/yellow center (18 in.) Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ - Single white flowers (8 in.) Liatris ‘Floristan White’ BLAZING-STAR or WHITE GAYFEATHER 24 in. (Zone 3) Very popular perennial for the larger border. Flowers in July- September. Erect stems are covered with dark green grass-like foliage. Best in well-drained soils. Prefers sun to partial shade. Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ KOBOLD PURPLE GAYFEATHER 18 in. (Zone 3) Flowers in July-September. Erect stems are covered with dark green grass-like foliage. Rigid flower spikes of deep rosy purple. Best in well- drained soils. Prefers sun to partial shade. Ligularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ (PPAF) BRITT-MARIE CRAWFORD LIGULARIA 40 in. (Zone 4) Chocolate-maroon leaves and deep orange-yellow flowers appear in late summer. Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ DESDEMONA LIGULARIA 18-24 in. (Zone 4) Long-stemmed, toothed leaves to 20 in. wide. Clusters of orange flowers on bronze foliage with purple undersides. Prefers part-sun in moist soil. Ligularia will wilt easily if soil is too dry.
Ligularia przewalskii GOLDEN RAY LIGULARIA 4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Golden-yellow flower spikes and more tolerant of dry conditions than L.s. ‘The Rocket’ Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ THE ROCKET LIGULARIA 4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Spires of lemon-yellow flowers. Coarsely toothed leaves on purplish stems. Prefers part-sun in moist soil. Ligularia will wilt easily if soil is too dry.
Lilium / Asiatic Lily (Zone 4) Bowl-shaped type, usually unscented flowers in summer available in many different colors. Prefers full sun in well-drained organic-rich soil. Plant in masses or in small groups for an accent. Useful also in cut flower arrangements. Flower petals are so smooth they look plastic, very beautiful.
Lilium asiatic ‘Batist’ - 40 in. White. Lilium asiatic ‘Brunello’ - Flowers are orange to orange-red. Lilium asiatic ‘Chianti’ - Soft Pink. Lilium asiatic ‘Enchantment’ - Orange. Lilium asiatic ‘Gran Paradiso’ - 32 in. Spotted solid orange red. Lilium asiatic ‘Navona’ - 40 in. White. Similar to Batist. Lilium asiatic ‘Nove Cento’ - 24 in. Spotted deep yellow. Similar to Sunray. Lilium asiatic ‘Sunray’ - 24 in. Spotted deep yellow. Lilium / Oriental Lily (Zone 4) Bowl-shaped type, usually highly-scented flowers in summer available in many different colors. Prefers full sun in well-drained organic-rich soil. Plant in masses or in small groups for an accent. Useful also in cut flower arrangements.
Lilium orental ‘Casa Blanca’ - 40 in. Fragrant white flowers. Lilium oriental ‘Dizzy’ - 24 in. White flowers with maroon stripe. Lilium oriental ‘Garden Party’ - 20 in. White & pink flowers with yellow stripe. Lilium oriental ‘Mona Lisa’ - 28 in. Fragrant pink/white flowers. Lilium oriental ‘Stargazer’ - 28 in. Fragrant red/white flowers. Lilium oriental ‘Tom Pouch’ - 30 in. Lavender-pink flowers with cream stripes and freckles. Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ BIG BLUE LIRIOPE 12-15 in. (Zone 6) Fleshy strap leaves are bluish-green. Late summer brings hyacinth like bluish flowers on short spikes. Great for edging or as a groundcover. Plant in sun or shade. Lobelia cardinalis CARDINAL FLOWER 3-4’ (Zone 3) Large scarlet spikes July through September. Native, does best in moist organic soils. Attracts butterflies. Lupinus Russell Hybrids LUPINE RUSSELL HYBRIDS 30-36 in. (Zone 4) Very showy clusters of spiked flowers in May and June. Easily grown in any moderately rich, well-drained soil. Best when planted in groups. Lupinus ‘The Governor’ LUPINE THE GOVERNOR 30-36 in. (Zone 4) Very showy clusters of deep blue with white flower spikes in May and June. Easily grown in any moderately rich, well-drained soil. Best when planted in groups.
Lysimachia clethroides GOOSENECK LOOSESTRIFE 24-36 in. (Zone 3) The curving, slender white racemes create the “gooseneck” feature of this plant. Blooms July and August and does well in moist areas. Fast spreading.
Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (P.P.No.10598) ALEXANDER LOOSESTRIFE 24 in. (Zone 4) Golden-flowers in summer make for a beautiful display. In addition, the golden variegated foliage begins with a tinge of pink in the spring and lightens in the summer. Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ GARDENVIEW SCARLET BEE BALM 24 in. (Zone 4) Scarlet summer flowers that attract bees, humming birds, and butterflies. Excellent mildew resistant foliage. Monarda didyma ‘Marshall Delight’ MARSHALL DELIGHT BEE BALM 24 in. (Zone 4) Aromatic ornamental herbs with dense terminal clusters of pink summer flowers that attract bees, humming birds, and butterflies. Monarda didyma ‘Petite Delight’ PPAF PETITE DELIGHT BEE BALM 15-18 in. (Zone 2) Lavender-rose flowers on a compact plant. Dark green foliage with an attractive crinkle. Plant in full sun. Resistant to powdery mildew. |