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(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.

18-24 in. (Zone 4) Lavender-blue flowers and much smaller that other varieties for tighter areas.

3-4 ft. (Zone 3) Attractive dark green, deeply divided leaves. Blue flowers appear in late summer. Prefers rich, moist soil.

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.

(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.

6-9 ft. (Zone 2) Mixed colors of tall flower spikes. Flowers in July through September. Biennial.

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.

2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Pink and purple shades appearing in late summer.

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.

2-3 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound of dark green foliage with almost red, single flowers.

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.

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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound of dark green foliage with white flowers from September to frost.

(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.

6-8 in. (Zone 4) Deep red globe flowers above evergreen grass-like tufts in May and June.

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.

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.

10 in. (Zone 4) New variety that stays nice all season. White foliage for a sunny, well-drained location.

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.

12-15 in. (Zone 5) Crimson-red flowers in late summer and early fall.

36 in. (Zone 3) Late summer color galore with this bright pink flowering 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.

8-12 in. (Zone 3) Light blue blooms for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties.

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.

8-12 in. (Zone 3) Purple blooms for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties.

(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.)

14 in. (Zone 5) Large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Semi-evergreen. Pink flowers. Best in sun to partial shade.

12-15 in. (Zone 3) Improved form of B. ‘Rotblum’ with red flowers and has been known to rebloom in the fall.

18-24 in. (Zone 5) Pure white flowers in June-October. Oregano scented foliage.

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”)

18 in. (Zone 4) Silver colored foliage produced blue flowers in May and June.

6-8 in. (Zone 3) Gray, wooly foliage topped with white flowers in May and June.

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.

3 ft. (Zone 3) Rosy-pink flowers appear from July through September atop upright bronze-green foliage.

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.

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.

(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.).

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.

(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

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.

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.

6-8 in. (Zone 4) Spreading plant with rose-red blossoms that covers the whole plant all summer. One of the maiden pinks.

6 in. (Zone 3) Blue-green foliage topped with long lasting brilliant red blooms.

7 in. (Zone 5) Compact, mounding foliage with long-lasting white blooms with magenta centers.

12 in. (Zone 4) Re-blooming variety with fragrant pink flowers with dark pink accents and a red ring around the throat.

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.

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.

12-18 in. (Zone 5) Everblooming, soft red to pink flowering plant. Absolutely hardy. Plant in moist well-drained soil with part-sun.

18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has rose-pink outer and white inner petals. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring flowering species has white flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

3 ft. (Zone 4) Tall yellow spikes in June and July. Prefers sun to light shade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

40 in. (Zone 3) beautiful new variety that produces an extra layer of short petals that emerge fro the top of the cone.

18-24 in. (Zone 3) Very similar to E.p. ‘Magnus’ but with a double set of petals and a shorter size.

36 in. (Zone 4) Carmine red petals on a vigorous grower. Long lasting cut flower.

2-3 ft. (Zone 3) Large white daisy flowers with brown centers appear in June through August.

2-4 ft. (Zone 3) Perennial plant of the year 1998. Similar to regular purple cone flower but with broad non-drooping petals.

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.

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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Reddish stems with dark leaves. White flowers appear in Spetember and October.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(Zone 4) 4-5 ft. Showy, long-lasting pink blooms on red stems with green leaves. Needs moist soil. July through August flowering time.

5 ft. (Zone 5) Excellent for larger border areas. Green and white variegated leaves with white flowers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15 in. (Zone 4) Rosy, wine red flowers appear in May through September. Ferny foliage that turns red for fall. Tolerates full sun.

18 in. (Zone 4) White flowers appear in June-July. Grows well in sun or light shade.

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.

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.

18 in. (Zone 5) Blooming in early spring with 2 inch flowers mixed colors of white, red, purple and yellow.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant pink flowers up to a 9 inch diameter.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter.

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Carafe bordeux’ CARAFE BORDEUX ROSE MALLOW

3 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant pinkish red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter.

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna red’ LUNA RED ROSE MALLOW

2-3ft. (Zone 5) solid red flowers up to a 10 inch diameter. Compact dwarf plant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

15 in. (Zone 4) A white centered selection from Hosta ‘June’ of the Tardiana series. Flowers are light violet in July.

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’.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

24-30 in. (Zone 4) Variegated foliage of green and yellow stripes with lavender-blue flowers in summer.

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.

(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.

(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.

30 in. (Zone 5) Similar to species but flowers in June-July with red and orange shades.

4-8 in. (Zone 3) Silver leaves with green edges. Pink flowers on a compact grower. Excellent addition for front of beds or borders.

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.

4-8 in. (Zone 3) Creamy white variegation on green leaves. Soft pink flowers on a compact grower. Low mat-forming ground cover.

4-8 in. (Zone 3) Bright silver leaves with green edges. Deep purple, snapdragon-like flowers are the largest of any lamium.

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.

Lamiastrum 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

40 in. (Zone 4) Chocolate-maroon leaves and deep orange-yellow flowers appear in late summer.

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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Golden-yellow flower spikes and more tolerant of dry conditions than L.s. ‘The Rocket’

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.

(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.

(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.

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.

3-4’ (Zone 3) Large scarlet spikes July through September. Native, does best in moist organic soils. Attracts butterflies.

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.

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.

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.

24 in. (Zone 4) Scarlet summer flowers that attract bees, humming birds, and butterflies. Excellent mildew resistant foliage.

24 in. (Zone 4) Aromatic ornamental herbs with dense terminal clusters of pink summer flowers that attract bees, humming birds, and butterflies.

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.