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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 that attract butterflies in late June to mid July. The flower is excellent
for cutting or easy drying. Does best in full sun but, will tolerate some shade.
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Achillea millefolium ‘Pretty Belinda’ - NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 Flowers are rich pink clusters that fade
to light pink. Green ferny foliage forms upright mound. (20 in.)

Achillea x ‘Coronation Gold’ - Flowers are
large golden-yellow. Heat tolerant and the best variety for drying. (36
in.)
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Achillea filipendula ‘Moonshine’ - Flowers are
sulfur yellow with grayish-silver green soft fern like foliage. Will re-bloom if
cut back.(24 in.)
 
Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ - Flowers are
ruby-red clusters. Gray green ferny foliage forms a compact, spreading mound.
(18 in.)

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Aegopodium podograria ‘Variegatum’
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN or GOUTWEED or BISHOP’S WEED
6-12 in. (Zone 3) Versatile, fast growing almost
invasive 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 ‘Burgundy Glow’ BURGUNDY GLOW
AJUGA
(Zone 4)
Foliage is green, creamy white and pink tricolor. Low and fast 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. Attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies and is also deer resistant.
Alchemilla mollis LADY’S MANTLE
12-18 in. (Zone 3) Low perennial for shady areas.
Large, rounded or lobed leaves are grayish, light green and deer and rabbit resistant. Green or yellow
clusters of petal-less blossoms in spring that are good for cutting and drying. Great for texture change in the
landscape.
 
Andromeda Polifolia ‘Blue ice’ BOG
ANDROMEDA/ROSEMARY
12 in. (Zone 2) A low growing mounding evergreen
plant with stiff steel blue leaves. White urn-shaped flowers are tinged with pink
and appear in clusters in May. Plant in moist organic soil in part shade to full
sun.
Anemone hupehensis JAPANESE ANEMONE /
WINDFLOWER
2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Flower are 3 inches wide pale
pink and appear on tall stems above attractive green foliage that is deer and
rabbit resistant . This variety is a
great late summer to fall bloomer.
 
Anemone sylvestris SNOWDROP ANEMONE
10-18” (Zone 4) Pure white flowers appear in
May and June on green lobed leaves that are deer and rabbit resistant. Spreads moderately by root suckers. Will
give a nice re-bloom if cut through out the season.
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Anemone x ‘Whirlwind’ WHIRLWIND JAPANESE
WINDFLOWER
4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound dark
green foliage that is deer and rabbit resistant. White flowers from September to frost.

Aquilegia ‘Origami Mix’ COLUMBINE
18 in. (Zones 3-5) Attractive mounds of airy, fan-like
or ferny leaves with long- stemmed, pastel flowers that attract humming birds
and butterflies. Dainty multi-colored
blossoms for 3 months in spring and summer. Makes an excellent
companion plant and is also rabbit resistant.

Armeria maritima ‘Armada rose’ ARMADA ROSE SEA
THRIFT
6-8 in. (Zone 4) Deep red globe flowers above
evergreen grass-like tufts in May and June. Will re-bloom if deadheaded. Native
to the coastlines where few other plants can handle high salt concentrations.
 
Artemisia schmidtiana nana SILVER MOUND
6-10 in. (Zone 4) Soft to touch 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. Best trimmed in mid to late summer to remove seed heads. Deer and
rabbit resistant.

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. Similar in look to
dusty miller but comes back beautiful year after year. Deer and rabbit
resistant.

Aruncus dioicus GOATSBEARD
4-6 ft. (Zone 4) Large stately perennial (can be
used as a shrub) that produces creamy-white feathery plumes (good for cutting) up to a foot long in early summer. Forms large
deer resistant yet
non-invasive clumps in rich soil. Also known as Giant Astilbe. ![aruncus[1].jpg (43405 bytes)](thumbs%20pere/aruncus1_small.jpg)
Asters ‘Varietes’
(zones 3-8) Fall
would not seem complete without the colorful blossoms of asters. Great
substitution for those mums that never come back, these will come back and no
pruning required. Easy care, hardy, attracts butterflies, grows in most soils,
and is good for cutting. Requires full sun
to part shade.
Aster dumosus ‘Alert’ ALERT DWARF ASTER
12-15 in. (Zone 5) Nice compact plant with
crimson-red flowers in late
summer and early fall. Great for cutting.

Aster novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’ NEW
ENGLAND ASTER
36 in. (Zone 3) Tall leafy stems put off late summer color galore with
this bright pink flowering Aster. Excellent for cut flowers
 
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
12-15 in. (Zone 3) Compact plant with light blue blooms for 4-6 weeks
in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties.

Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ WOOD’S PINK ASTER
12-15 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
12-15 in. (Zone 3) Compact plant with
purple blooms for 4-6 weeks in
late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties.
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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 shade to part sun. Water even
established plants in drought conditions.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Deutschland’ -
Pure white (24 in.)

Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’ -
Deep blood red (20 in.)

Astible x arendsii ‘Peach Blossom’ -
Peach Pink (24”)

Astilbe x arendsii ‘Rheinland’ -
Clear pink (24 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 ‘Hyacinth’ -
Dark Lavendar-Pink (18-24”)

Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’ -
Dwarf variety of Astilbe with a compact mound of dark beautiful serrated glossy green leaves. Flowers are
feathery and light pink in color. Perennial plant of the year 1994. (12”)

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Belamcanda chinensis BLACKBERRY LILY NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
24-36 in. (zone 4) Star-shaped flowers
about 2 inches wide vary in color from bright yellow-orange to near red, and are
heavily spotted with red. Tan pear -shaped seed pods burst open to reveal
clusters of black seeds in fall. attracts butterflies and is good for cutting
and drying.

Bergenia cordifolia HEARTLEAF BERGENIA
14 in. (Zone 5) Large, glossy, heart-shaped
leaves. Semi-evergreen. Pink flowers. Best in sun to partial shade. Deer and
rabbit resistant.
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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 re-bloom in the fall.

Callamintha ‘White Clouds’ WHITE CLOUDS
CALLAMINTHA
18-24 in. (Zone 5) Long blooming pure white flowers in
June-October that attract humming birds and butterflies. Minty fresh scented
foliage that is deer resistant.

Campanula ‘Varieties’ HAREBELL
6-9 in. (Zone 4-8) 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. Will re-bloom if trimmed back
after flowering. Great for hummingbirds and is deer resistant.
Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Deep Blue’ -
Long blooming deep blue flowers appear several weeks earlier than other
varieties with
slightly smaller flowers.
 
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ -
bright white flowers.

Campanula ‘Dickson's Gold’ -NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
Blue flowering variety with striking bright gold foliage. If grown in partial
shade the foliage is lime green.

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Centaurea montana HARDY BACHELOR BUTTON
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Blue fringed blooms that
attract butterflies like magnets. They are a old fashioned favorite for cut
flower bouquets. Self seeds prolifically if not deadheaded. Dear resistant
prefers sun, will tolerate partial shade.

Cerastium tomentosum ‘Yo Yo’ SNOW-IN-SUMMER
6-8 in. (Zone 3) Gray, wooly foliage topped with
white flowers in May and June. Easy care, easy to maintain groundcover for full
sun and poor soils. This variety is more restrained than other species. Deer and
rabbit resistant.

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 that attract butterflies. Foliage is green turning red in fall and
is deer resistant.

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 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.
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘James Comoton’ JAMES
COMPTON SNAKEROOT NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3 ft. (zone 4) Foliage starts off green then
turning to deep purple white long bottlebrush flowers are fragrant and attract
butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

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. Good for cut flowers and are deer resistant.

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. They are also deer resistant, attract
butterflies, and are good as cut flowers.
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 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 rosea ‘Sweet Dreams’ (PPAF) -
Yellow center w/raspberry base on white flowers (18 in.)
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Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ -
Soft muted-yellow flowers (18-24 in.) Perennial plant of the year 1992.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ -
Deep golden-yellow flowers (12-15 in.).
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Crocosmia ‘Lucifer ’
3 ft. (zone 5) Flame red flowers stand in
rows on wiry, arched stems that are perfect for cutting. The summer blooming
flower also attracts butterflies, and the broad sword like foliage adds a spiky
element to the landscape..
 
Denratherma ‘Igloo’ IGLOO HARDY MUM-
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 20-24 in (Zone
5) Prolific Bloomer. Produces loose groups of 2.5 in. single daisy like flowers.
Nice mounding habit that flowers attract butterflies.
Denratherma ‘Harmony’ HARMONY HARDY MUM-
2 NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 0-24 in (Zone
5) Prolific Bloomer. Produces loose groups of 2.5 in. single daisy like flowers with
yellow centers. When they first come out they are bright yellow then fade to
creamy yellow with pink tones as they mature. Nice mounding habit that flowers
attract butterflies.

Denratherma ‘Rhumba’ RHUMBA HARDY MUM-
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 20-24 in (Zone
5) Prolific Bloomer. Produces loose groups of 2 in. single daisy. Deep red
buds open to coral -red blooms, then lighten up to coral peach. Nice
mounding habit that flowers attract butterflies.

Denratherma ‘Sunny Igloo’ SUNNY IGLOO
HARDY MUM-
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 20-24 in (Zone
5) Prolific Bloomer. Produces loose groups of 2.5 in. single daisy like flowers.
Nice mounding habit that flowers attract butterflies.
Delphinium /LARKSPUR
(Zone 3) Colorful, elegant flower spikes
that attract butterflies and hummingbirds 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. They are good for cutting, drying
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.
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Delphinium elatum ‘Black Eyed Angels’ -
NEW! available
LATE SPRING 09
3-5 ft. (Zone 3-7) New Hybrid. produces tall spires of frilly white flowers with
black centers. The stems ar very strong holding up well in the landscape.
Beautiful even when not in bloom.

Delphinium elatum ‘Morning Lights’ - NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 3 ft. A
shorter variety that tend to have strong stems that support the flowers.
Lavender pink flowers that are accented with blue and have a white center.

Delphinium ‘Summer Blues’ -
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09 dwarf
10-12 in. Compact mound of well branched sky blue flowers. Heat tolerant.

Delphinium ‘Blue lace’ -
5-6 ft. Large stems of sky blue flowers with lavender pink accents. sturdy
stocks that require no staking. Large deeply divided leaves.

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Dianthus ‘Varieties’
PINKS
While doing well in rock
gardens or as edging, most varieties are low growing mat-forming plants that are
deer resistant. Most flowers are about the size of a quarter and bloom most all
summer long. They got their name pinks because the flowers are normally serrated
as if trimmed with pinking shears. The flowers, attract butterflies, are good
for cutting or drying, and are normally fragrant.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’ ARCTIC FIRE
DIANTHUS
8 in. (Zone 3-9) 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 ‘Coconut Punch’ (PPAF) COCONUT PUNCH DIANTHUS
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09

12 in. (Zone 4-9) Large, fragrant double blossoms
open deep red with white blotches in the center of each petal. As they mature,
the white expands and red lightens, leaving a wine colored ring around each
petal. Gray green grassy 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 ‘Dragon Fruit’ (PPAF) DRAGON FRUIT DIANTHUS
NEW!
available June 09
8 in. (Zone 4-9) This colorful double selection
produces fragrant bright pink, ruffled flowers with magenta markings around the
center and edge of the petals. the fluffy looking flowers to the mound of gray
green grassy foliage.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus
‘Firewitch’
6-8 in. (Zone 4-9) bright
pink flowers with some fall re -blooming. Tight silvery gray foliage.
Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’ FROSTY FIRE PINKS
6 in. (Zone 3) Blue-green foliage topped with
long lasting brilliant red blooms.
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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.

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Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ EVERBLOOMING
BLEEDING HEART
12-18 in. (Zone 5) Ever-blooming, soft red to pink
flowering plant that is deer resistant. Attracts butterflies, good as cut
flowers and absolutely hardy. Plant in moist well-drained soil with shade to part-sun.
 
Dicentra spectabilis BLEEDING HEART
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has
rose-pink outer and white inner petals. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil
and prefers shade to part sun. Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, and does
well as cut flowers.
 
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ WHITE BLEEDING
HEART
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has
white flowers. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil and prefers shade to part
sun. Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, and does well as cut flowers.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Pams Choice’ PAMS
CHOICE FOXGLOVE
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-4ft. (Zone 4-9) White bell-shaped flowers, heavily
speckled inside with maroon-purple spots. These flowers appear in pendulous
clusters on one-sided racemes. Forms large rosette of downy green, oblong
leaves. Is also good for cutting, attracts hummingbirds, and is rabbit and deer
resistant.

Digitalis purpurea ‘ Candy
Mountain’
CANDY MOUNTAIN
FOXGLOVE
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-4ft. (Zone 4-9)
The first foxglove to have upward facing
flowers. Rose-pink blossoms with speckled throats are produced on very strong
stems.

Digitalis mertonensis STRAWBERRY FOXGLOVE
36 in. (Zone 4-9) 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. Is also good for
cutting, attracts hummingbirds, and is rabbit and deer resistant.
 
Echinacea ‘Verieties’
CONEFLOWER
Prized for their large bright colored,
daisy-like flowers, cone flowers have earned their nickname "King of the
Daisies". flowers are great as cut or dried, and attract butterflies. The
plant has nice upright growth habit easy to grow, and is resistant to deer.
Grows best in light, loamy soil is best, but they can adapt to well-drained
soil. Best in full sun will tolerate some shade. Deadheading will prolong bloom
time.
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 purpurea ‘Pink Double Delight’
(P.P. No.18803) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
18-24 in. (zone 3) A short compact grower
that's 3 inch flower is true pink with a large cone

Echinacea purpurea ‘ Green
Envy’ GREEN ENVYCONE FLOWER
NEW!
available NOW!
3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Lime green flowers with pink
highlights at the center of each pedal. Deep green cone that turns bronze in
winter.
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 FLOWER
40 in. (Zone 3) beautiful new variety that
produces an extra layer of short petals that emerge fro the top of the cone.
Echinacea purpurea ‘ Green
Jewel’ GREEN
JEWEL
20-24 in. (Zone 4) This new variety has
bright green petals with green cone that are fragrant.
 
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.
 
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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 sulfur yellow.
Eryngium planum ‘Blue Glitter’ BLUE
GLITTER SEA
HOLLY
NEW!
available NOW!
6-9 in. (Zone 4) Large blue flowers make very
good dried or cut flowers, fresh exotic look. Bring a different element to your
garden or landscape. Attracts butterflies. While the foliage is low blue green
and non spiny, the flowers stand 36" above on silvery blue stems.
 
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ CHOCOLATE
SNAKEROOT
4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Deer resistant reddish stems with dark
purple leaves.
White flowers that attract buterflies appear in September and October and are
good for cutting.

Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’ BONFIRE CUSHION
SPURGE
NEW!
available NOW!
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Great color, deep purple, red,
and orange leaves with a touch of chartreuse are set of by sulfur yellow flowers
(bracts) in spring. Flowers are good for cutting. The plant does well in pots
and is rabbit and deer resistant.
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. Most varieties are deer and
rabbit resistant, and are not bad for cutting for flower arrangements.
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.
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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.
Athyrium ‘ Ghost’
GHOST FERN NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
24-36 in. (zone 3) Frosted apple green fronds
emit a ghostly white light in the shade. Taller growing and dark purple stems
make this a unique painted fern.
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.
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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 Honey locust. Habit is compact with upright
arching fronds. One of the best ferns for tolerating sun and wet soil. Excellent
when planted near water.
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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.
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- Perennials
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Filipendula ulmaria variegata VARIEGATED
MEADOWSWEET
5 ft. (Zone 5) Excellent for larger border areas.
Green and white variegated leaves with white flowers.

Fragaria v. ‘Lipstick’ LIPSTICK ALPINE
STRAWBERRY
6-8 in. (Zone 3) Much darker flower color than
other varieties of pink strawberries - almost a rose-red. Low growing plant with a few small
strawberries for extra color. Excellent re-bloomer.

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. Flowers
attract butterflies, are good for cut or drying. Use in
mass or as a border plant in full to part sun. Plant in well-drained soil, will
tolerate dryness when established. This native cultivar is deer and rabbit
resistant.
 
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. This native cultivar is deer and rabbit
resistant.

Gailardia grandiflora ‘Amber Wheels’ AMBER
WHEELS BLANKET
FLOWER
NEW!
available NOW!
28-32 in. (Zone 3-10) Selected for its unique blossoms;
large golden yellow with fringed petals and prominent amber-red center that
attract butterflies. This native cultivar is deer and rabbit resistant and very
hardy.

Gailardia aristata ‘ Orange
and Lemons’ (PPAF)
ORANGE AND LEMONS
BLANKET FLOWER
NEW!
available NOW!
22-26This native cultivar is deer and rabbit
resistant.
 
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. Deer and rabbit resistant.
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Geranium ‘Varieties’
HARDY GERANIUM/ CRANESBILL
There are
many varieties of geraniums, but these perennial types add long blooming color
to anyone's landscape. They are deer and rabbit resistant and prefer part shade.
Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’ BALLERINA
CRANESBILL
4-6 in. (Zone 5) Compact mound with lilac-pink
long blooming 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.
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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
12-15 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful large free-flowering
violet-blue flowers from mid- June to October. The low growing foliage is dark green that
turns red in fall. Longest and the most profuse blooming geranium we grow.

Geranium TINY MONSTER
15 in. (Zone 4-8)A hybrid of geranium sanguineum
x psilostemon. A quick spreader and excellent ground cover. 1 inch purple-violet
flowers appear 4-6 inches above the mounded ,finely-cut foliage. Very long
blooming.

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Gypsophila ‘Perfecta’ PERFECT BABY’S
BREATH
36 in. (Zone 3-9) Large, double white flowers
valued for its long lasting cut flowers and also as a filler plant in a garden
to cover up old dried up bulb foliage. Grows well in sun or light shade.

He lenium
‘Sahins Early Flowerer’
SAHIN'S EARLY FLOWER SNEEZEWEED
NEW!
available NOW (limited supply)
3 ft. (Zone
3-8) One of the best native cultivar
perennials for late season color. Its tall stems are great for cutting and
butterflies love the flower. Blooming for several months this plant is a must
for everyone's garden.

Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Loraine Sunshine’ (PPAF)
LORAINE SUNSHINE FALSE SUNFLOWER
30 in. (Zone 3-9) Beautiful variety with large
golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and white leaves with green veins giving a
variegated appearance. Attracts butterflies and is good for fresh cutting.
 
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘ Ballerina’ FALSE
SUNFLOWER
3-4 ft. (Zone
3-9) A beautiful carefree perennial with
showy semi double 2-3 inch flowers. Attracts butterflies and is good for fresh
cutting.

Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’ FALSE
SUNFLOWER
3-4 ft. (Zone 4-9) 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
18 in. (Zone 5) Blooming in early spring with 2
inch flowers mixed colors of white, red, purple and yellow.
*** 2005 Perennial
Plant of the Year ***
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Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ - DIPLOIDES
DAYLILY
One of the most popular and best known
perennials (over 40,000 cultivars). 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 ‘Frans Hals -
28 in. Bright rust and orange bicolor with creamy midribs on petals.

Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’ -
36 in. Fragrant yellow.

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 ‘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. Ever-blooming 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 re-bloomer.

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 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 ‘Purple d oro’ -NEW!
available NOW! 15-20 in.
Ever-blooming lavender purple flowers.
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. Ever-blooming dwarf yellow-gold.
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Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’ -
14 in. Ever-blooming dwarf bright yellow.

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Heuchera ‘Varieties’ CORAL BELLS
(Zone 3) Airy clusters of tiny bell-shaped
flowers attract butterflies and hummingbird in June and July. Attractive basal clumps of foliage are evergreen.
Grows best
in well-drained soils in rich organic matter, and part sun but will tolerate
full. Native cultivar that is deer resistant.
Heuchera ‘Amber waves’ -
9 in. orange-yellow fall like foliage that changes through out the year.
 
Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’ -
9 in. Silver misting on purple foliage.

Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ (P.P.No.15085)
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
20 in. A larger vigorous grower which starts off maroon-purple, then matures to
plum purple. Fine hairs cover the leaves giving them a frosted look. Pink flower
add even more color to this great grower.

Heuchera ‘Lime Richey’ (P.P.No.16120) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
9 in. unique yellow to yellow green foliage that does best in more shade but
will take sum sun. White flowers.

Heuchera villosa ‘Georgia Peach’ (PPAF)
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
12-14in. Spectacular glowing peach colored leaves with a light silver overlay.
Heat and humidity tolerant.

Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’ (P.P.No.17195)
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
7in. Glowing peach foliage infused with red changing to purple in winter. More
brightly colored than Amber waves. White flowers

Heuchera americana ‘Purple Palace’ -
18 in. Mahogany-red foliage w/white flowers.
***Perennial plant of the year
1991***

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
10-16 in. Orange-peach leaves with purplish red
underside thick leaves hold up in inclement weather. reddish pin buds open to
white.

Heuchera micrantha ‘Raspberry Ice’ (P.P.No.13340)
12 in. Raspberry-silver foliage with dark veins (similar to amethyst myst and pink
bell shaped flowers.
Heuchera ‘Venus’ (P.P.No.13340)
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
8 in. Large silver leaves with deep greenish red veins. Great for brightening up
a dark corner. Near white flowers.
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Heucherella ‘Stop light’ STOPLIGHT FOAMY
BELLS (P.P. No.16835) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
6 in. White flowers on 12 in. stocks above bright yellow leaves with a red
blotch that follows the leaf veins.
 
Hibiscus ‘Varieties’ ROSE MALLOW
Old fashioned perennial that when
seen in flower you just stand in amazement with the size of the flowers. Warm
season plant that puts off most of its growth during the warm summer days. Best
in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Attracts hummingbirds and is very deer
resistant. Deadhead to prolong bloom time.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Anne Arundel’ ANNE
ARUNDEL ROSE MALLOW
4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant pink flowers up to a 9
inch diameter.

Hibiscus ‘ Fireball’
FIREBALL RED ROSE MALLOW (P.P. No. 13631)NEW!
available NOW!
4ft. (Zone 5) Gigantic flowers up to 12 inches
wide are intense bright red with overlapping pedals. Leaves are green with a
red-purple tint.

Hibiscus ‘ Pink
elephant’ PINK
ELEPHANT ROSE MALLOW (PPAF) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
5-6ft. (Zone 5)

Hibiscus ‘ Kopper
King’
KOPPER KING ROSE MALLOW (P.P. No. 10793) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-4ft. (Zone 4)

Hibiscus ‘Peppermint
Schnapps’ PEPPERMINT
SCHNAPPS ROSE MALLOW (PPAF) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-4ft. (Zone 5)

Hibiscus ‘Turn
of the Century’ TURN
OF THE CENTURY ROSE MALLOW NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
6-8ft. (Zone 5)

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
Deer and rabbit resistant.

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 4) 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.

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 ‘English charm’ -
White and peach colored RE-BLOOMER (35”) NEW!
available SPRING 09
Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ -
Fragrant bright gold RE-BLOOMER (38”) NEW!
available SPRING 09

Iris germanica ‘Hemstitched’ -
Blue with white beard RE-BLOOMER (40”) NEW!
available SPRING 09
Iris germanica ‘Immortality’ -
White RE-BLOOMER (29”) NEW!
available SPRING 09

Iris germanica ‘Mariposa Skies’ -
RE-BLOOMER (40”) NEW!
available SPRING 09
Iris germanica ‘Orange of Harvest’ -
RE-BLOOMER (40”) NEW!
available SPRING 09
Iris germanica ‘Night Ruler’ -
So dark purple it almost black (40”) NEW!
available SPRING 09
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.
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 ‘Caesar’s Brother’ -
30 in. Light purple.
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Iris sibirica ‘Perry’s Blue’ -
30 in. Clear Blue.
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Iris sibirica ‘Ruffled Velvet’ -
24 in. Violet.

Iris sibirica ‘Pink Haze’ -30
in. Light lavender pink.

Iris sibirica ‘Tycoon’ -
Blue.
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Kniphofia uvaria ‘Early Hybrid’ EARLY HYBRID
RED HOT POKER
30 in. (Zone 5) Similar to original species but flowers in
June-July with red and orange shades.

Lamium
/ Spotted Deadnettle
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. Deer and rabbit resistant. Best in part sun to shade.

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. Deer
and rabbit resistant. Best in part sun to shade.

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. Deer and rabbit resistant. Best in part sun to shade.

Lamium macrulatum ‘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.
Deer and rabbit resistant. Best in part sun
to shade.
Lam iastrum
galeobdolan ‘Hermans
pride’ HERMANS PRIDE LAMIASTRUM
12-16 (Zone 4) Slender green leaves with silver
mottling. Yellow flowers in the leaf axils in spring and early summer.
great groundcover. Deer and rabbit resistant. Best in part sun to shade.
 
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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 attract butterflies and retain fragrance after drying.
Deer and rabbit resistant.

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidecote Superior’
HIDECOTE SUPERIOR LAVENDER
16 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen
perennial/sub-shrub
with fragrant silvery-blue foliage and deep purple flowers that attract
butterflies. Useful in herb
gardens, borders, or trimmed for low hedge. Flowers retain fragrance after
drying. More compact than the species. Full sun. Deer and rabbit resistant.
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LEUCANTHEUMUM /
SHASTA DAISY
Free flowering summer daisies. Foliage is deep
green and coarsely toothed. Best in full sun and especially well-drained
locations. Attracts butterflies and is good for fresh cutting.
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’ -
White flowers with yellow centers (36”),long
lasting bloom if deadheaded. (same flower as snowcap)
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Aglaia’ -
White fringed flowers w/yellow center (24-36"), long lasting bloom if
deadheaded.

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ -
Single white flowers (8 in.)

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Liatris ‘Floristan White’ BLAZING-STAR or
WHITE GAYFEATHER
24 in. (Zone 3) Very popular native cultivar 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. Deer resistant and attract butterflies.

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.
Native cultivar, deer resistant, and attract butterflies.

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. Deer resistant and attract
butterflies.
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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. Deer resistant and attract butterflies.

Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ LITTLE
ROCKET LIGULARIA
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-4 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. Deer resistant and attract
butterflies.

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 ‘Brunello’ -
Flowers are orange to orange-red.

Lilium asiatic ‘Cordelia’ -
Lightly spotted bright yellow (44 in.).
Lilium asiatic ‘Gran Paradiso’ -
Spotted solid orange red.(32 in).

Lilium asiatic ‘Lollypop’ -
Two-toned white with pink pedal ends (36 in).
Lilium asiatic ‘vivaldi’ -
Soft orchid pink (48).
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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 ‘Mona Lisa’ -
28 in. Fragrant pink/white flowers.

Lilium oriental ‘Stargazer’ -
28 in. Fragrant red/white flowers.

Lilium / Oriental
TrumpetLily
A new variety of oriental lily crossed with a
trumpet lily (O.T. lily) making a unique fragrant trumpet shaped flower.
Lilium oriental trumpet ‘Altari’ -
40-48 in. Fragrant white with red centers. NEW!
available NOW!
 
Lilium oriental trumpet
‘Boogiewoogie’ - 40-48 in. Fragrant red/white flowers.
NEW!
available SPRING 09
Lilium oriental trumpet ‘Honeymoon’ -
40-48 in. Fragrant light yellow flowers. NEW!
available NOW!
Lilium oriental trumpet ‘Red Hot’ -
40-48 in. Fragrant red with yellow edged flowers. NEW!
available NOW!
 
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Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ BIG BLUE LIRIOPE/LILYTURF
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. deer and rabbit
resistant.
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Liriope muscari ‘Variegated’ BIG VARIEGATED LIRIOPE/LILYTURF
12-15 in. (Zone 6) Fleshy strap leaves that are
striped with gold and green. Late summer brings hyacinth like bluish flowers on short spikes.
Great for edging or as a groundcover. Plant in sun or shade. deer and rabbit
resistant.
Lobelia speciosa ‘Queen Victoria’ QUEEN
VICTORIA CARDINAL FLOWER
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
3-5 ft. (zone 5-9) More vigorous grower, more
abundant flowers, and great reddish bronze foliage makes this cardinal flower a
must for anyone's garden. Excellent border plant for moist locations.

Lobelia speciosa ‘Fan Scarlet’ CARDINAL FLOWER
24 in. (Zone
5-9) Dwarf form with beautiful bronze foliage. Large scarlet spikes July through
September. Native cultivar, does best in moist organic soils. Attracts
butterflies and is deer and rabbit resistant.

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 .Attracts hummingbirds.

M alva
sylvestris ‘Zebrina’
ZEBINA HOLLYHOCK MALLOW NEW!
available SPRING 09
2-4 ft. (zone 4-8) 2 inch soft pinkish lavender
flowers with raspberry-purple markings like a pinwheel. Blooms nearly all season
long from mid spring to mid fall if deadhead. Attracts butterflies and is deer
resistant.

M alva
‘Sweet Sixteen’ SWEET SIXTEEN HOLLYHOCK MALLOW NEW!
available SPRING 09
24 30 in. (zone 5-8) Strong grower with clean
finely dissected green foliage. Even upright growth habit. Flowers are cotton
candy pink and attract butterflies from early summer to fall.

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. Native cultivar which is a magnet for butterflies
and hummingbirds.

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ WALKER’S
LOW CATMINT
2-3 ft. (Zone 3) A low spreading fragrant perennial with
gray-green foliage and soft lavender-blue flowers. Prefers sun and well drained
soil. Attract hummingbirds and butterflies and is resistant to deer and
rabbit.

oenothera fla YELLOW EVENING PRIMROSE

Paeonia /
Peony
Peonies have been a garden favorite for many
years, and will continue to be so. Beautiful large flowers are borne above the
foliage in late spring. Glossy green leaves are lobed and turn deep red in fall.
Plants prefer sun in well- drained organic-rich soil. Used as a foliage plant as
well as a flowering plant.
Paeonia ‘Karl Rosenfield’ FRANCIS ORTEGOT
PEONY
36 in. (Zone 3) Double dark red flowers with very
dense and full foliage.
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Paeonia ‘Sara Barnhart’ SARA BARNHART PEONY
36 in. (Zone 3) Late fragrant rose-pink flowers
with ruffled and silvered margins.
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Paeonia ‘Shirley Temple’ SHIRLEY TEMPLE PEONY
(Zone 3) Light rose flowers that change to white.
Eight inch wide blooms that are produced early.
Tree
Peonies
Tree peonies bring the best of two worlds
together. They still have the gorgeous flowers of other peonies but add a woody
stems that you do not need to cut back like other peonies which makes them a
nice shrub rather than a perennial flower.
Paeonia suffruticosa ‘High Noon’ HIGH NOON
TREE PEONY
4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Brightest yellow flowering
variety of tree peony.

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Shimanishiki’
SHIMANISHIKI TREE
PEONY
4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Flowers are double deep red on this tree peony.

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Perovskia atriplicifolia BLUE RUSSIAN SAGE
3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Foliage is gray-green, aromatic
and finely textured. Tall lavender-blue flowers attract butterflies appear in August and September.
Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Great for drying , and dear resistance *** Perennial plant of the year in 1995.
***

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’
(P.P.No.11643) LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE
25 in. (Zone 5) Same as blue Russian sage except
smaller. Lavender-blue flowers in late
summer on a low growing cultivar with silvery foliage.

Phlox paniculata 'David' DAVID GARDEN PHLOX
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
42 in. (Zone 4) Tall stemmed plant with green
leaves and medium white fragrant flowers . Blooms in mid-summer. Prefers full
sun in any average soil. Is considered the most powdery mildew resistant of all
varieties. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and is a native cultivar.

Phlox paniculata ‘David's Lavender’ DAVID'S
LAVENDER GARDEN PHLOX(P.P.No.17793) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
42 in. (Zone 4) Fragrant summer lavender-pink blooms
with the same resistance as original. Prefers full sun in most soil types.
Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and is a native cultivar.

Phlox paniculata ‘Red Riding Hood’ RED RIDING
HOOD GARDEN
PHLOX
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
22 in. (Zone 4) Fragrant, cherry red flowers that
attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Compact form blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers full sun.
Native cultivar.

Phlox paniculata ‘Shortwood’ SHORTWOOD PHLOX
(P.P.No. 10379) NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
42 in. (Zone 4) This hybrid inherits high mildew
resistance from "David Phlox". Pink flowers that attract hummingbirds
and butterfly. Native cultivar.

Phlox subulata ‘Varieties’ MOSS PHLOX
6 in. (Zone 3) Bright flowers in early spring.
Very low growing mat forming growth habit with bright green, dense, needle-like
evergreen foliage is very attractive. We normally carry pink, blue, white, and
red.
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Platycodon grandiflora ‘Sentimental blue’
SENTIMENTAL BLUE BALLOON
FLOWER
6-8 in. (Zone 4) (Dwarf variety) Reliable perennial emerges in
late spring and blooms all summer to fall. Provides good blue summer color in border or
as accent. Oval, serrated leaves. Bell-shaped flowers open from inflated
balloon-like buds. Sun or light shade.
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (P.P.No.
15187) STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN VARIEGATED JACOB’S LADDER
12 in. (Zone 3) Broad, bold cream variegated
foliage, tinged pink, has 12in. stems bearing light blue flower in May-June.
High tolerance to heat and humidity. Native cultivar that is deer resistant.

Polemonium caeruleum VARIEGATED JACOB’S LADDER
2 ft. (Zone 4) Cream and green variegation with
violet blue flowers.

Po lygonatum
orderatum ‘Variegatum’
VARIEGATED SOLOMAN'S SEAL
15 in. (Zone
5 ) White flowers on tall arching stems. foliage is tipped and edged in white.
Prefers shade . Tolerates drought conditions.

Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Roy Davidson’ ROY
DAVIDSON LUNGWORT
8-10 in. (Zone 4) Silver spotted narrow leaves
with pink flowers that fade to light blue as the mature. Deer and rabbit
resistant.

Pulmonaria officinalis ‘Sissinghurst White’ SISSINGHURST
WHITE LUNGWORT
12 in. (Zone 4) Freckled foliage with pure white
flowers in spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ (P.P.No.12138)
RASPBERRY SPLASH LUNGWORT
12 in. (Zone 4) Silver spotted leaves with
raspberry and coral colored flowers on the same plant. Deer and rabbit
resistant.

Rudebeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
24-36 in. (Zone 4) Large, golden-yellow,
daisy-like flowers provide an abundance of color from July through September.
Best in full sun but does tolerate partial
shade. Perennial plant of the year 1999.

Sagina subulata IRISH MOSS
2-4 in, (zone 4) creeping moss-like, evergreen
groundcover that forms a tight green carpet. tiny white flowers great between
stepping stones. Prefers more sun than most mosses

SALVIA / MEADOW
SAGE
Salvia x ‘Purple Rain’ PURPLE RAIN HYBRID
SALVIA/SAGE
18-24 in. (Zone 3) Spreading growth habit with
large pubescent foliage gives way to lavender flowers in June thru August.
Flowers are great for cutting, attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer and
rabbit resistant.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Plumosa’ PLUMOSA SALVIA/SAGE
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
18 in. (Zone 4) Distinctively different than
other salvias. this selection has thick, plumes like blossoms rather than narrow
spites Plant in full to part sun in
well-drained fertile soil. Flowers are pink great for cutting, attract
hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ CARADONNA
SALVIA/SAGE
NEW!
available NOW!
24-30 in. (Zone 3) Similar to other
salvias but is more upright growing and the flower stems are dark purple. Look
good in bouquets .Plant in full to part sun in
well-drained fertile soil. Flowers are violet blue great for cutting, attract
hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill ’ SNOW HILL
SALVIA/SAGE
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
20 in. (Zone 3) White flowers appear in midsummer and
will continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in
well-drained fertile soil. Flowers are great for cutting, attract hummingbirds
and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant

Salvia x surperba ‘Mainacht’ MAY NIGHT MEADOW
SAGE/SALVIA
16 in. (Zone 4) Clump forming plant with
gray-green leaves. Tall spikes of violet-blue flowers appear in midsummer and
will continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in
well-drained fertile soil. Flowers are great for cutting, attract hummingbirds
and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. ***Perennial plant of the year 1997. ***
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Salvia x surperba ‘M arcus’
MARCUS
MEADOW
SAGE
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
16 in. (Zone 4)
Denser form and more compact growth make a
nice dwarf form. bluish-purple flower spikes appear in midsummer and will
continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in well drained
soil. Flowers are great for cutting, attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer
and rabbit resistant.

Salvia x superba ‘Ostfriesland’ EAST
FRIESLAND HYBRID SAGE
18 in. (Zone 4) Clump forming plant with
gray-green leaves. Tall spikes of deep purple flowers appear in midsummer and
will continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in
well-drained fertile soil. Flowers are great for cutting, attract hummingbirds
and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.
 
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Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
BUTTERFLYBLUE PINCUSHION FLOWER
12 in. (Zone 3) Small compact plant with light
blue pincushion-like flowers above plant on slender stems all summer. Plant in
sun to part sun in moist well- drained soil. Great in mass for butterflies. ***
Perennial plant of the year 2000. ***

Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ PINK MIST
PINCUSHION FLOWER
18 in. (Zone 3) Small compact plant with light
pink pincushion-like flowers above plant on slender stems all summer. Plant in
sun to part sun in moist well- drained soil. Great in mass for butterflies.

SEDUM/STONECROP
Sedum
rupestre
‘Angelina’ (PPAF) ANGELINA
SEDUM NEW!
available NOW!
2-4 in. (Zone 3) Low-growing
mats of golden yellow, needle-like, succulent foliage. Foliage will turn coppery
yellow in the fall and is evergreen. Yellow flowers in May. Used for rock
gardens and ground cover. Prefers sun.
Sedum ‘Autumn Delight’ AUTUMN DELIGHT
SEDUM
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
18-24 in. (zone 3) Upright sedum with chartreuse
yellow leaves and a narrow blue green serrated margin. Creamy white buds open to
light pink.
Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’ FROSTY MORN SEDUM
24 in. (Zone 3) Upright variety with white
borders around each of the green leaves. Light pink flowers in late summer. Very
much like Pink Chablis Sedum.

Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Matrona’ MATRONA SEDUM
12-18 in. (Zone 3) Similar to Autumn Joy Sedum
but flowers earlier in pale pink and pink edged leaves.
 
Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Purple Emperor’ PURPLE
EMPEROR SEDUM
14 in. (Zone 4) Very dark purple foliage produces
red flowers in late summer.
 
Sedum x ‘Rosy Glow’ ROSY GLOW SEDUM
8 in. (Zone 4) Low spreading form with gray-green
succulent foliage. Rich, ruby-red flowers in August through September. Plant in
sun to part sun in well- drained soil.

Sedum seiboldi SEIBOLDI STONECROP
6 in. (Zone 3) Large ice-blue-gray succulent
leaves on reddish stems. Bright rosy pink flowers in late summer and fall. Used
in low masses, as an edger, or in rock gardens. Prefers sun to part sun in
well-drained soil.

Sedum spectible ‘Autumn Joy’ AUTUMN JOY SEDUM
24 in (Zone 3) A very popular perennial for
foliage and flower. Egg-shaped gray-green succulent leaves and large flat-topped
clusters of pinkish-red flowers in late summer that mature in fall to dark red.
Prefers sun in well- drained soil.
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Sedum spectible ‘Autumn Fire’ AUTUMN FIRE SEDUM
NEW!
available LATE SPRING 09
18-24 in (Zone 3) Same as Autumn Joy but having
more compact form and brighter red flower.. Egg-shaped gray-green succulent leaves and large flat-topped
clusters of pinkish-red flowers in late summer that mature in fall to dark red.
Prefers sun in well- drained soil.

Sedum spectible ‘Neon’ NEON SEDUM
18 in. (Zone 3) Egg-shaped light green succulent
leaves and large rounded clusters of deep rose pink flowers in late summer
through fall. Prefers sun in well-drained soil. Very similar to Brilliant Sedum.
 
Sedum spectabile ‘Pink Chablis’ PPAF PINK
CHABLIS SEDUM
14 in. (Zone 3) Upright variety with white
borders around each of the green leaves. White buds opening to vibrant pink
flowers in late summer. Taken as a sport from Sedum ‘Brilliant’. An
improvement over Frosty Morn Sedum.

Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’ FULDAGLUT SEDUM
4-6 in. (Zone 4) Vigorous, mat forming, evergreen
sedum with red stems and bronze-red leaves. Rose red flowers.

Sedum x ‘Vera Jameson’ VERA JAMESON SEDUM
10-12 in. (Zone 4) Hybrid sedum with waxy, bluish
to mahogany-red foliage and 4 in. clusters of pink flowers in early autumn.
Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Stokesia laevis ‘Peachies Pick’ PEACHIES PICK
STOKES ASTER
18 in. (Zone 5) Large, deep blue, disc-like
flowers that bloom from July until frost. Good cut flowers. Similar to Blue
Danube. Attracts butterflies and is deer and rabbit resistant.

Tanacetum vulgare ‘Isla gold’ ISLA GOL
LEAF TANSY
NEW!
available SPRING 09
2-3 ft. (zone 4-8) Radiant yellow, fern
like foliage. Compact, flat-topped clusters of golden-yellow flowers appear for
several weeks. Vigorous grower. Beautiful plant for a substitution for a fern in
sun.
 
Thymus x citriodorus LEMON THYME
12 in. (Zone 4) Many-branched, semi-trailing
plant. Tiny leaves are lemon scented with pale purple flowers.
Thymus x citriodorus aureus variegatus GOLDEN
LEMON THYME
12 in. (Zone 4) Many-branched, semi-trailing
plant. Tiny leaves are golden and variegated with a lemon scent and pale purple
flowers.

Thymus x citriodorus ‘Creeping’ CREEPING
LEMON THYME
4-6 in. (Zone 4) Very similar to Lemon Thyme but
much shorter, ground hugging growth habit.
Thymus praecox arcticus ‘Lanuginosus’ WOOLLY
THYME
2 in. (Zone 5) Rose-purple flowers cover the
pubescent gray foliage, late spring through early summer. Good ground cover for
walkways and paths.
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ COCCINEUS MOTHER
OF THYME
2-4 in. (Zone 4) Very low
growing, green to grayish-green foliage. Covered in summer with lavender pink flowers. Does well in almost any well-drained soil. Prefers full sun but will
tolerate light shade. Evergreen in most areas.
 
Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ PINK CHINTZ
MOTHER OF THYME
2 in. (Zone 4) Popular garden herb. Very low
growing, green to grayish-green foliage. Covered in summer with salmon pink
flowers. Does well in almost any well-drained soil. Prefers full sun but will
tolerate light shade.

Tradescantia virginiana ‘Varieties’
SPIDERWORT
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Long, arching, strap-like
foliage with a spreading habit. Clusters of magenta flowers that attract
butterflies throughout the
summer. Plant in moist to boggy areas in part shade to part sun. For best
results cut back in midsummer for new leaves and continued blooms.
Tradescantia virginiana ‘Bilberry Ice’ -
NEW!
available SUMMER 09
White flowers with a splash of lavender in the center blooms up to 8 weeks.
Compact growth 15 inch.

Tradescantia virginiana ‘Sweet Kate’ -NEW!
available SUMMER 09
Large, violet-blue flowers with striking golden yellow foliage.
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Tradescantia virginiana ‘Zwanenberg Blue’ -NEW!
available SUMMER 09 Large, violet-purple flowers.

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Veronica prostrata
‘Aztec Gold’ AZTEC GOLD
SPEEDWELL
NEW!
available NOW!
6 in. (Zone 4-8) Brilliant gold leaves for a
wide, low spreading mound. Short spikes of sky blue flowers appear just above
the foliage.
 
Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’ RED FOX SPIKE
SPEEDWELL
18-24 in. (Zone 3) Rosy-pink flowers from July
through September above lance-like green foliage. Long blooming if dead headed.
Sun to part shade. Deer resistant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ ROYAL
CANDLES SPEEDWELL
15-18 in. (Zone 4) Compact, deep green foliage
with violet-blue flower spikes. Long blooming if dead headed. Sun to part shade.
Deer resistant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’ WATERPERRY BLUE SPEEDWELL
NEW!
available NOW!
18-20 in. (Zone 4) Low growing long flowering
groundcover. Small lavender blue flowers with white eye appear from late spring
to fall.

Waldsteinia fragrarioides BARREN STRAWBERRY
8-10 in. (Zone 4) Extremely low fast growing evergreen
ground cover. Strawberry- like foliage with yellow flowers in late spring and
early summer. Very hardy and produces no fruit. Does well in sun or shade.

Waldsteinia ternata SIBERIAN BARREN STRAWBERRY
4 in. (Zone 4) Extremely low growing evergreen
ground cover, a little more compact than W. fragrarioides. Strawberry-like
foliage with yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Very hardy and
produces no fruit. Does well in sun or shade.
Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ COLOR GUARD
YUCCA
2-3 ft. (Zone 4) A new, very hardy variety of
variegated Yucca. Long green foliage with bright golden centers. Great foliage
accent plant. Good for rock gardens, grows in most soil types, and deer and
rabbit resistant.

Yucca filamentosa ‘Hofer’s Blue’ HOFER’S
BLUE YUCCA
24 in. (Zone 4) Stiff, sword-leaved evergreen
with white flowers on tall spikes in July. This strain offers glauca foliage and
good uniformity. Great foliage accent plant. Good for rock gardens, grows in most soil
types, and deer and rabbit resistant.
Yucca flaccida ‘Bright Edge’ BRIGHT EDGE
YUCCA
24-30 in. (Zone 4) Same growth habit as Yucca
filamentosa but leaves are edged in golden-yellow. Great foliage accent plant. Good for rock gardens, grows in most soil
types, and deer and rabbit resistant.


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