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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 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.)

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.)

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 5) Forms a large mound dark green foliage that is deer and rabbit resistant. White flowers from September to frost.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

    (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.

12-15 in. (Zone 5) Nice compact plant with crimson-red flowers in late summer and early fall. Great for cutting.

36 in. (Zone 3) Tall leafy stems put off late summer color galore with this bright pink flowering Aster. Excellent for cut flowers

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.

12-15 in. (Zone 3) Compact plant with light blue blooms for 4-6 weeks in late summer and fall. Highly mildew resistant varieties.

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.

12-15 in. (Zone 3)  Compact plant with 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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

    (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.)

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.

(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.

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.

    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. 

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.

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 

6-8 in. (Zone 4-9) bright pink flowers with some fall re-blooming. Tight silvery gray foliage.

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

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) 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.

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.

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.

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.

  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.

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.

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.

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.

20-24 in. (Zone 4) This new variety has bright green petals with green cone that are fragrant.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

    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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Helenium ‘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.

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 ***

    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.

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.

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.

Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’ - 14 in. Ever-blooming dwarf bright yellow.

(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.

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)

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. Deer and rabbit resistant.

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 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.

(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.

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 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.

Iris sibirica ‘Perry’s Blue’ - 30 in. Clear Blue.

Iris sibirica ‘Ruffled Velvet’ - 24 in. Violet.

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

Iris sibirica ‘Tycoon’ - Blue.

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

Lamium / 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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

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.

(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). 

(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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Malva 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.

Malva  ‘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.

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.

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. 

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.

36 in. (Zone 3) Double dark red flowers with very dense and full foliage.

36 in. (Zone 3) Late fragrant rose-pink flowers with ruffled and silvered margins.

(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.

4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Brightest yellow flowering variety of tree peony.

4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Flowers are double deep red on this tree peony.

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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. *** 

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 ft. (Zone 4) Cream and green variegation with violet blue flowers.

Polygonatum 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.

8-10 in. (Zone 4) Silver spotted narrow leaves with pink flowers that fade to light blue as the mature. Deer and rabbit resistant.

12 in. (Zone 4) Freckled foliage with pure white flowers in spring. Deer and rabbit resistant.

12 in. (Zone 4) Silver spotted leaves with raspberry and coral colored flowers on the same plant. Deer and rabbit resistant.

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

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

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. ***

Salvia x surperba ‘Marcus’ 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.

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.

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. ***

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.

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.

12-18 in. (Zone 3) Similar to Autumn Joy Sedum but flowers earlier in pale pink and pink edged leaves.

14 in. (Zone 4) Very dark purple foliage produces red flowers in late summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 in. (Zone 4) Many-branched, semi-trailing plant. Tiny leaves are lemon scented with pale purple flowers.

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.

2 in. (Zone 5) Rose-purple flowers cover the pubescent gray foliage, late spring through early summer. Good ground cover for walkways and paths.

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.

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.

    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.

Tradescantia virginiana ‘Zwanenberg Blue’ -NEW! available SUMMER 09 Large, violet-purple flowers.

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.

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.

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.

18-20 in. (Zone 4) Low growing long flowering groundcover. Small lavender blue flowers with white eye appear from late spring to fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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