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Perennials ...
... we only started with evergreens!
Even though our name is Johnston’s Evergreen Nursery, we do carry a full line of landscape plants.
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Carpet Bugle Lady's Mantle Anemone Silver Mound Aster False Spiraea/ Meadowsweet Brunnera Harebell Plumbago/ Blue Leadwort Coreopsis/ Tickweed Dianthus Bleeding Heart Echinacea/ Coneflower Ferns Blanket Flower Sweet Woodruff Cranesbill Geum Sneezeweed Daylilly (diploides) Daylilly (tetraploides) Daylilly (Pixies) Coral Bells Foamy Bells Hibiscus Hosta/ Plantain Lily St. Johns Wort Iris Lamium Lavender Shasta Daisy Asiatic Lily Oriental Lily Liriope Bee Balm Catmint Peony Tree Peony Poppy Russian Sage Phlox Black-Eyed Susan Meadow Sage Stonecrop/ Sedum Thyme Speedwell Barren Strawberry Yucca
Achillea 'Saucy Seduction' SAUCY SEDUCTION YARROW
18-24in. (Zone 3) Intense fuchsia-pink flowers which lighten to medium pink. New flowers appear all summer.
Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' STRAWBERRY SEDUCTION YARROW
18 in. (Zone 4) Sturdy, compact plant. Large clusters of tiny red florets with bright gold centers that can be dried. Attracts butterflies and is deer and rabbit-resistant.
Achillea 'Sunny Seduction' SUNNY SEDUCTION YARROW
18-24in. (Zone 3) Flowers are lemon yellow, turning lighter with time.
Aconitum 'Fischeri' AZURE MONKSHOOD
18-24in. (Zone 4) lavender-blue flowers in late summer to early fall that look like helmets or hoods. String stems for little to no staking and dark green glossy foliage.
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ BURGUNDY GLOW CARPET BUGLE
2-6 in. (Zone 4) Low-growing semi-evergreen foliage with blue flower spikes in May through early summer. Prefers partial shade. Does well in sunny area if soil is kept from drying out. Foliage is green, creamy white and pink tricolor.
Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’ THRILLER LADY’S MANTLE
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. A little larger and more vigorous than the species.
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Curtain Wall' CURTAIN WALL JAPANESE ANEMONE
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Late summer to fall flowers that grow a rosy pink and are 2 1/2 inches in size. Daisy like petals and beautiful flower stems make this plant pop out in the fall when all other plants are starting to drop their flowers.
Anemone sylvestris SNOWDROP ANEMONE
10-18 in. (Zone 4) Pure white flowers appear in May and June on lobed green leaves. Spreads rapidly by root suckers. Will re-bloom if cut.
Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' ROBUSTISSIMA JAPANESE ANEMONE
30-36 in. (Zone 5) Silvery-pink flowers that bloom September and October. Stunning plant that prefers partial shade, moist soil, and winter protection such as mulch.
Aquilegia x caerulea 'Origami Mix' COLUMBINE ORIGAMI MIX
14-18 in. (Zone 3-9) Bloom time up to 12 weeks long. Large, 3 in.wide flowers in a wide range of colors: blue, pink, red, white, and yellow. Uniform growth habit, free-flowering, upward-held flowers.
Arenaria 'Wallowa Mountain' WALLOWA MOUNTAIN DESERT MOSS
2-6 in. (Zone 4) An evergreen, short, and compact groundcover native to Oregon that resembles moss. Fantastic between stones or on paths because of its durability and hardiness. White flowers are produced sporadically throughout summer. Full sun to part shade. Grows well under moderate to dry conditions.
Armeria maritima 'Bloodstone' BLOODSTONE SEA THRIFT
6-8 in. (Zone 4) Bright purplish-pink globe-shaped flowers above evergreen grass-like tufts in May and June.
Artemisia schmidtiana nana SILVER MOUND
6-10 in. (Zone 4) Fine-textured silvery foliage forming a dense mounded shape. Does best in sunny, well-drained location. Excellent rock garden or border plant. Intensifies flower colors of other annuals and perennials.
Aruncus dioicus GOATSBEARD
4-6 ft. (Zone 4) Stately, shrub-like perennial that produces creamy-white plumes of blossoms in early summer. Forms large yet non-invasive clumps in rich soil. Also known as Giant Astilbe.
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' MISTY LACE GOATSBEARD
2-3 ft. (Zone 3) Large, creamy white, feathery plumes on dark red stems. Tolerant of heat and humidity. Good for city gardens.
Asarum canadense WILD GINGER
6-10 in. (Zone 4) A native deciduous perennial groundcover with unique heart-shaped velvety green foliage. The flowers brown and jug-like, towards the base of the plant. Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Can tolerate some drought when established. Maintenance free.
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' CINDERELLA SWAMP MILK WEED
3-5 ft. (Zone 3) An easy care perennial that blooms beautiful pink flowers for 3 months. Flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, also having a vanilla fragrance. Spreads by roots only, non invasive.
Asclepias tuberosa BUTTERFLY WEED
3 ft. (Zone 4) Attractive wildflower with lance-shaped leaves and clusters of waxy yellow-orange flowers. Seed pods are long and pointed , filled with silky white hairs. Attractive to butterflies.
Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yello' HELLO YELLO BUTTERFLY WEED
24 in. (Zone 3) Hassle free perennial with 3 months of golden yellow flowers that are great for cutting and drying. Followed by green fruit filled with white silky seeds. Grows in full sun and is deer resistant and attracts butterflies.
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' PURPLE DOME ASTER
18 in. (Zone 3) Compact mound with vivid purple daisy-like flowers in late summer into fall.
Aster 'Woods Pink' WOODS PINK ASTER
8-12 in. (Zone 3) A low to medium-sized mounding plant. Pale pink flowers with yewllow centers in later summer to early fall. Plant in sun to part sun in well-drained soil. Highly resistant to mildew.
Astilbe ‘Varieties’ / FALSE SPIRAEA or MEADOWSWEET
(Zone 4) Perhaps the finest and choicest foliage perennial we have to offer. Stems with glossy-green leaves appear in May. Long-lasting feathery flowers bloom in June and continue through July. Plant in moist, well-drained, organic soil in part shade to part sun. Water even established plants in drought conditions. Deer resistant.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Deutschland’
24 in. Pure white.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’
20 in. Deep blood red.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Peach Blossom’
24 in. Peach-pink.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Rheinland’
24 in. Clear pink.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Little Vision in Purple’ (P.P.No. 21,855)
12-14 in. Raspberry-purple flowers.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’
12 in. Lavender pink.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision’
12-14 in. Raspberry flowers and larger, glossier foliage than other A. chinensis varieties.
Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Key Biscayne’ (PPAF)
12 in. Dwarf variety of Astilbe with a compact mound of dark green leaves. Flowers are feathery and light rose-pink in color.
Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’
12 in. Dwarf variety of Astilbe with a compact mound of dark green leaves. Flowers are feathery and light pink. *** Perennial plant of the year 1994! ***
Baptisia Decadence(R) 'Blueberry Sundae' (P.P.No. 23,819) BLUEBERRY SUNDAE(R) FALSE INDIGO
3 ft. (Zone 4) This hybrid is more compact retaining the blue-green foliage and beautiful blue flowers.
Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow' WINTER GLOW BERGENIA
12-15 in. (Zone 3) Improved form of B. 'Rotblum' with red flowers. Has been known to rebloom in the fall.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ JACK FROST HEARTLEAF ALKANET
12-15 in. (Zone 3) Silver, heart-shaped leaves with prominent green veins form a rounded clump. Blue “forget-me-not”-like flowers on wispy panicles in spring.
Campanula 'Dickson's Gold' DICKSON'S GOLD HAREBELL
4-6 in. (Zone 5) Bright gold foliage forms low-growing clump. Lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers.
Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Deep Blue’ PEARL DEEP BLUE HAREBELL
8 in. (Zone 4) Deep blue flowers appear several weeks earlier than C.c. ‘Blue Clips.’ Flowers are also slightly smaller.
Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue' RAPIDO BLUE CLIPS HAREBELL
5-7 in. (Zone 4) Low spreader for rock gardens and front of border plants. Clumps of dark green foliage topped in summer by clusters of bright bluish purple flowers. Very compact hybrid. Starts Flowering earlier than C.c. 'Blue Clips' and as all harebell, long blooming and deer resistant.
Campanula carpatica ‘Rapido White’ RAPIDO WHITE CARPATHIAN HAREBELL
5-7 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 white flowers. Very compact hybrid. Similar to Campanula White Clips.
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ WHITE CARPATHIAN HAREBELL
6-9 in. (Zone 4) Low spreader for rock gardens and front of border plantings. Clumps of dark green foliage topped in summer by clusters of bright white flowers. Compact hybrid.
Cerastium tomentosum 'Yo Yo' SNOW-IN-SUMMER
6-8 in. (Zone 3) Gray, wooly foliage topped with white flowers in May and June.
Ceratosigma plumbaginoides PLUMBAGO or BLUE LEADWORT
6-12 in. (Zone 5) Late summer-flowering herbaceous perennial. Does well in sun or partial shade. Flowers are electric blue. Foliage is green, turning red in fall.
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ HOT LIPS TURTLEHEAD
3 ft. (Zone 3) Rosy-pink flowers appear from July through September atop upright bronze-green foliage.
Cimicifuga 'Chocoholic' CHOCOHOLIC BLACK SNAKEROOT
2-3 ft. (Zone 4) Shorter than other varieties. Purplish-black foliage, fragrant bottlebrush flowers open mauve-pink, then lighten to white.
Convallaria majalis 'Bordeaux' BORDEAUX LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY
6-8 in. (Zone 5) Blooms more prolificly and larger than the species. Flower stalks are taller.
Coreopsis ‘Varieties’ / Tickseed
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’ AMERICAN DREAM COREOPSIS
18 in. (Zone 5) Profuse amounts of rose-pink flowers with yellow centers are borne in June-September. Excellent for cut flowers. Full sun.
Coreopsis 'Berry Chiffon' BERRY CHIFFON COREOPSIS
15-18 in. (Zone 4) More cold hardy than other types, this variety forms clusters of white flowers with rapsberry red centers all summer long. The centers expand with coler temperatures. Threadleaf type with excellent disease resistance. Deer tolerant and great for butterflies.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’ BABY SUN COREOPSIS
20 in. Golden flowers with reddish-brown ring.
Coreopsis 'Red Elf' (PPAF) RED ELF TICKSEED
8-12 in. (Zone 5) A more compact version of 'Mercury Rising'. Deep burgundy red flowers with disease resistant foliage. Blooms all summer long.
Coreopsis 'Red Satin' (PPAF) RED SATIN TICKSEED
15-18in. (Zone 5) Solid deep red wine to ruby-red flowers atop deep green foliage all summer. Threadleaf type. Deer resistant and great for butterflies. Full sun.
Coreopsis ‘Starlight’ (PPAF) STARLIGHT TICKSEED
8-12 in. (Zone 5) Large white flowers with a burgundy eye, which expands during the season. Excellet disease resistant foliage. Blooms all summer long.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Satin & Lace Red Chiffon' RED CHIFFON COREOPSIS
15-18 in. (Zone 4) Yellow with a vibrant red eyed velvety daisy-like flowers in spring and summer with dark green threadleaf foliage. Best in well-drained soil. Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Creme Brulee’ (PPAF) CREME BRULEE TICKSEED
16-20 in. Yellow flowers that are slightly darker and larger than Moonbeam and with an improved mildew resistance.
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ MOONBEAM TICKSEED
18-24 in. Soft muted-yellow flowers. *** Perennial plant of the year 1992! ***
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ ZAGREB TICKSEED
12-15 in. Deep golden-yellow flowers.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' LUCIFER MONTBRETIA
3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Brilliant flame red blossoms stand in on arching stems. Broad, sword-like foliage. A beautiful addition to any garden, especially near white daisies or fences.
Delphinium 'Purple Passion' PURPLE PASSION DELPHINIUM
4-5 ft. (Zone 3) A hardy hybrid type that produces dense clusters of intense purple flowers with a purple and white striped bee. May not require staking. Blooms early summer to early fall.
Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’ FROSTY FIRE PINKS
6 in. (Zone 3) Blue-green foliage topped with long lasting-brilliant red blooms.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’ FIREWITCH CHEDDER PINKS
7-8 in. (Zone 3) Magenta-pink flowers appear in early summer and have a spicy clove scent. Silvery-blue foliage forms a low mat. Flowers often reappear in early fall.
Dicentra 'Fire Island' (P.P.No. 22,488) FIRE ISLAND FERN-LEAVED BLEEDING HEART 
12-15 in. (Zone 3) A more vigorous and disease resistant selection, this variety produces magenta-red, heart-shaped flowers for months. Frosty blue foliage.
Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ EVERBLOOMING BLEEDING HEART
12-18 in. (Zone 3) Everblooming plant with soft red to pink flowers. Absolutely hardy. Plant in moist, well-drained soil with part sun.
Dicentra spectabilis OLD FASHION BLEEDING HEART
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring-flowering species has rose-pink outer and white inner petals. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' WHITE BLEEDING HEART
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Spring-flowering species has white flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' GOLD HEART BLEEDING HEART
18-24in. (Zone 3) Radiant yellow foliage, arching sprays of large pink and white heart-shaped flowers.
Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine' VALENTINE OLD FASHION BLEEDING HEART
24-30 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. The foliage is a bit darker than the original species and form a more uniform mound.
Digitalis 'Polkadot Princess' POLKADOT PRINCESS FOXGLOVE
30-36 in. (Zone 4) Bright pink, sterile flowers in this collection allow it to bloom from early summer to early fall, not once per year as with classic foxglove. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds.
Echinacea ‘Varieties’ / Coneflowers
(Zone 4) This genus has large, brightly colored, daisy-like flowers. A butterfly and hummingbird magnet and their eye-catching blooms and ease to grow have made them very popular. Extended summer bloomer. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best results.
Echinacea ‘Aloha’ (P.P.No. 23,525) ALOHA PRAIRIE PILLARS™
32 in. Yellow flowers with an orange cone center.
Echinacea ‘CLEOPATRA’ (PPAF) CLEOPATRA CONEFLOWER
16-18 in. Compact clump of vibrant golden yellow flowers, 3-3 ½” across, with an orange cone center, and deep green foliage.
Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ (PPAF) DELICIOUS CANDY CONEFLOWER
18-24 in. Glowing fuchsia-pink flowers have single ray petals that are held horizontally underneath the large pom-pom blooms. Dark green leaves and dark stems on compact plants.
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower' FLAME THROWER CONEFLOWER
40in. (Zone 4) Large two-toned red-orange-gold flowers with a copper cone. Sturdy stems. Blooms earlier than most coneflowers.
Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’ (PPAF) HOT PAPAYA CONEFLOWER
30-36 in. Rich orange ray petals with double reddish-range pompom. Pompom has a papaya-colored halo in the center. Sturdy stems.
Echinacea ‘JULIA’ (PPAF) JULIA CONEFLOWER
16-18 in. Compact clump of vibrant tangerine orange flowers, 4” across, with a deep copper cone center, and deep green foliage.
Echinacea 'Kismet (TM)Red' (PPAF) KISMET RED CONEFLOWER
16-24 in. Upright free flowering with large red flowers and fabulous compact habit. Starts blooiming early season and continues until hard frost in fall.
Echinacea ‘Purple Emperor’ (PPAF) PURPLE EMPEROR CONEFLOWER
15-18 in. Magenta purple blossoms with a deep magenta center, the petals turn a bit lighter pink with age but the center remains dark. Butterfly Series
Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ (PPAF) BUTTERFLY KISSES CONEFLOWER
18-24 in. Short, compact habit and strong, well-branched stems. Three inch pink double pompom flowers.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’ (PPAF) GREEN JEWEL CONEFLOWER
20-24 in. Light green petals, large green cone, fragrant.
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow WHITE’ POWWOW WHITE CONEFLOWER
18-24 in. Prolific pure white flowers with golden yellow centers and reflexed petals.
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow WILDBERRY’ POWWOW WILDBERRY CONEFLOWER
1-2 ft. Rose colored flowers with dark rose centers.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’ RUBY STAR CONEFLOWER
36 in. Carmine red petals on a vigorous grower. Long-lasting cut flower.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Virgin Coneflower’ VIRGIN CONEFLOWER
18-24 in. A compact white-flowered coneflower that typically grows in an upright clump.with well-branched stems that do not need staking and bloom from late spring to late summer. Rays surround a domed, green center cone. Flowers have a mild, sweet fragrance.
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ WHITE SWAN CONEFLOWER
2-3 ft. Large white daisy flowers with brown centers appear in June through August.
Echinacea ‘Sensation Pink’ (P.P.No. 26,593) SENSATION PINK CONEFLOWER
16-18 in. Bright pink flowers. Sturdy stems.
Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ (P.P. NO. 22,133) SOLAR FLARE CONEFLOWER
24-36 in. Very large fragrant magenta-red flowers. Petals are horizontal rather than drooping. Sturdy, near-black stems.
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Adobe Orange’ Balsomador (P.P. NO. 26,639) SOMBRERO® ADOBE ORANGE CONEFLOWER
18-20 in. Intense orange flowers and a matching orange cone. Dark green foliage completely covered by flowers.
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Lemon Yellow’ Balsomemyim (PPAF) SOMBRERO® LEMON YELLOW CONEFLOWER
18-20 in. Improved variety has wider, overlapping petals and a more compact habit. Rich yellow flowers with a copper cone on well-branched, sturdy habits. Does not require vernalization to bloom.
Echinacea ‘Sombrero® Salsa Red’ Balsomsed (P.P. 23,105) SOMBRERO® SALSA RED CONEFLOWER
26 in. Softly fragrant, spicy red-orange blossoms with an orange-brown cone are produced freely all summer atop very well-branched, sturdy plants. Does not require vernalization to bloom.
Echinacea x ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ CHEYENNE SPIRIT CONEFLOWER
24-30 in. Assorted colors of gold, scarlet, orange, cream, rose-red, yellow, and purple on each plant.
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' BLUE GLOW GLOBE THISTLE
3-4 ft. (Zone 3) An easy care perennail that produces unique 1.5 in. spheres of intense blue flowers on tall stems. Silver-green foliage. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies, and great for cut flowers.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' LILAFEE BARRENWORT
8-12 in. (Zone 4) Purple flowers in spring. Foliage starts off red in spring and turns green in summer then back to red in fall. Deer and rabbit resistant. Grows in full sun to part shade.
Eryngiuim planum 'Blue Glitter' BLUE GLITTER SEA HOLLY
6-8 in. (Zone 5-8) Hundreds of small shimmering blue blossoms on silvery blue stems. Blue-green, non-spiny leaves. Good for fresh and dried cut flowers.
Eupatorium fortunei 'Pink Frost' JAPANESE JOE PYE WEED
30 in. (Zone 4) Green foliage with yellow edges. Sun or partial shade applications with deep pink flowers.
Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway' GATEWAY JOE PYE WEED
30 in. (Zone 4) Huge bright mauve-pink flowers atop deep red wine stems on this popular native cultivar. Blooms July to September. Butterflies cannot resist! Excellent disease resistance.
Ferns
We try to keep a selection of hardy ferns throughout the landscape season. Most ferns require moist organic-rich soil in shade to part shade, although some will tolerate other extremes. Ferns can be invaluable in the landscape for a natural feeling.
Athyrium angustum forma rubellum 'Lady in Red' LADY IN RED FERN
18-30 in. (Zone 3) A variety of our native Lady fern with red stems and lime-green foliage. A great addition for perennial borders or the woodland garden. Low maintenance, hardy, and tolerates moist soil.
Athyrium felix-feminina LADY FERN
1-2 ft. (Zone 3) 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 'Ghost' GHOST FERN
2-3 ft. (Zone 3) Frosted apple fronds with a ghostly white appearance in shade. Dark purple stems boast broad fronds on this upright cultivar. Taller than most Athyriums. A hybrid of 'Pictum' and A. felix-femina. Grows well in part-shade to full-shade.
Athyrium 'Godzilla' GODZILLA GIANT JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
3 ft. (Zone 3) Clumps of silvery fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems. Similar to 'Pictum', but much larger. Makes a larger impact in the shade garden. Grows well in part-shade to full-shade.
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
8-20 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. *** Perennial Plant of the Year for 2004! ***
Dryopteris carthusianna TOOTHED WOOD FERN
1-3 ft. (Zone 2) This native fern has light to medium green foliage. Habit is erect and sturdy. Plant in moist, organic-rich soil in shade to part-shade. Also known as Dryopteris spinulosa.
Dryopteris marginalis LEATHER WOOD FERN
12-30 in. (Zone 2) Native fern with leathery, bluish-green, evergreen foliage. Habit is erect and sturdy. Plant in moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil in shade to part-shade.
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Formerly M. pennsylvanica) OSTRICH FERN
2-6 ft. (Zone 2) Also known as Matteuccia struthiopteris, 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. Likes part shade, but will tolerate sun if soil is moist. This native fern will grow in wet soil if planted high.
Osmunda cinnamomea CINNAMON FERN
2-5 ft. (Zone 2) Bright cinnamon-colored fertile fronds in spring with bright green infertile fronds that remain all season. Habit is compact to short spreading. This robust native fern tolerates sun and wet soil, but grows best in part shade.
Osmunda regalis ROYAL FERN
2-5 ft. (Zone 2) A very beautiful fern with green fronds that resemble the leaves on Honeylocust. Habit is compact with upright arching fronds. One of the best ferns for tolerating sun and wet soil. Excellent when planted near water.
Polystichum acrostichoides CHRISTMAS FERN
1-2 ft. (Zone 3) A very common native fern with upright, arching dark green fronds. Habit is compact to slow spreading. Leathery foliage is evergreen with new fronds emerging each spring. Plant prefers shade to part shade in moist organic-rich soil, but is one of the best for dry rocky sites. Do not plant in wet soils.
Gailardia aristata 'Arizona Apricot' ARIZONA APRICOT BLANKET FLOWER
18-24 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful large 3" daisy-like flowers with orange apricot center fading to yellow tips. 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 aristata 'Arizona Red Shades' ARIZONA RED SHADES BLANKET FLOWER
10-12 in. (Zone 5) Masses of large crimson flowers over a very long period. Some have slightly yellow tips. More compact than G. Burgundy.
Gailardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' ARIZONA SUN BLANKET FLOWER
10-12 in. (Zone 4) Large single mahogany-red flowers with bright yellow edges. Long bloom season, especially when dead-headed.
Galium odorata (Formerly Asperula ordata) SWEET WOODRUFF
6-9 in. (Zone 3) A spreading groundcover with fresh green whorled leaves and fragrant white flowers in May. Plant is typically evergreen, with new growth starting early in spring. Prefers part-shade to shade in well-drained soil.
Geranium ‘Azure Rush’ (P.P.No. 22,684) AZURE RUSH CRANESBILL
14-18 in. (Zone 5) A beautiful compact sport of Rozanne . Violet-blue flowers from mid-June to October. The foliage is dark green and turns red in fall.
Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' DARK REITER CRANESBILL
8-10 in. (Zone 5) Compact mound of finely-cut plum-purple foliage. Clusters of lilac-blue flowers.
‘Rozanne’ PP12175 ROZANNE CRANESBILL
18-20 in. (Zone 5) Beautiful large free-flowering plant. Violet-blue flowers from mid-June to October. The foliage is dark green and turns red in fall.
Geranium Sanguineum 'Elke' ELKE CRANESBILL
10-12 in. (Zone 3) Long flowering plant thats flowers have a white center and pink outside. Full sun part shade in well-drained soiled. Generally deer and rabbit resistant that also attracts butterflies.
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ MAX FREI CRANESBILL
10-15 in. (Zone 5) Very attractive, finely dissected leaves produces deep magenta pink flowers throughout the season. Very easy and dependable landscape plant. Sun to part-shade.
Geum 'Double Bloody Mary' DOUBLE BLOODY MARY AVENS
30 in. (Zone 4) Clumps of evergreen, dissected and finely pubescent foliage offers great interest in the garden - blooms are a bonus! The plant is covered with bloody red double petals, and blooms from late spring to late summer with dead-heading. Full sun to part shade.
Geum 'Tim's Tangerine' PP22041 TOTALLY TANGERINE GEUM
30 in. (Zone 4) Rapid growing, prolific sterile bright apricot to tangerine orange flowers with deep green, fuzzy foilage forming a compact mound measuring about 14" tall. In full bloom it is one of the largest Geum's available at 30" tall, from late spring to mid-summer. Deer and pest resistant, attracts butterflies.
Gypsophila paniculata 'Festival Star™' 'Danfestar' PP14818 FESTIVAL STAR™ BABY'S BREATH
12-18 in. (Zone 3) A long blooming cultivar, flowering for several months beginning in late Spring. Blossoms with dense sprays of pure white flowers covering grey-green foliate. A more compact variety. Grows well in sun or light shade. Deer resistant and attracts butterflies.
Helenium autumnale Mariachi™ 'Fuego' FUEGO SNEEZEWEED
18-20 in. (Zone 3) Native perennial sneezeweed for late season color. Swirling colors of orange and red on a yellow flower. Blooms June to September. Full sun. A more compact selection.
Helenium 'Mardi Gras' MARDI GRAS SNEEZEWEED
36-40 in. (Zone 4) Produces an abundant amount of yellow petals splashed with orange-red with mounded center cones. The tie-dyed flowers are 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Long blooming, from late June to early August. Upright clumps with sturdy stems. Winner of Calgary Horitcultural Society's 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year award. A natural rabbit repellant.
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' SUMMER SUN FALSE SUNFLOWER
36 in. (Zone 3) Semi-double 3-inch wide bright gold flowers are produced on a very easy, care-free plant. Perfect for cut flowers as they have a long vase life. Heat tolerant.
Helleborus 'Wedding Party' 'Blushing Bride' BLUSHING BRIDE LENTEN ROSE
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Double white flowers grow 2 to 2 1/2 inches with a raspberry pink and picotee edge.
Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ / DAYLILY (DIPLOIDES)
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 ‘Frans Hals’
28 in. Bright rust and orange bIcolor with creamy midribs on petals.
Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’
36 in. Fragrant yellow.
Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ / DAYLILY (TETRAPLOIDES)
Double chromosome varieties produce huskier plants, brighter colors and more profuse blooming.
Hemerocallis ‘Bright Sunset’
36 in. Blended shades of gold and orange.
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’
30 in. Scarlet-red flowers with yellow-green throat.
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Ruby’
30 in. Deep-red flowers with yellow-green throat.
Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepard’
28 in. Cream-white flowers. Re-bloomer. Same as H. 'Arctic Snow'.
Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’
26 in. Rebloomer with ruffled yellow flowers.
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’
25 in. Velvet-red flowers with green throat.
Hemerocallis 'Rocket City'
36 in. Orange with burnt orange center.
Hemerocallis ‘Woodside Romance’
25 in. Pastel lavender-pink flowers with green throat.
Hemerocallis ‘Varieties’ / DAYLILY (PIXIES)
These miniature varieties of Daylily are ever-blooming or re-blooming
Hemerocallis ‘Black Eyed Stella’ (P.P.No. 7,909)
20 in. Everblooming yellow with dark red eye.
Hemerocallis ‘Chrystal Cupid’
12-18 in. Bright yellow rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Fragrant Returns’
15-18 in. Light lemon-yellow fragrant rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’
15-18” Lemon yellow fragrant rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Just Plum Happy’ (P.P.No. 14,841)
20 in. Pastel pink with plum eye and ruffle edge.
Hemerocallis ‘Lady Lucille’
24 in. Large single orange flowers.
Hemerocallis ‘Lavender’
20 in. Lavender.
Hemerocallis ‘Little Grapette’
12 in. Grape purple flowers with a green throat. Re-bloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’
20 in. Cranberry-red with a chartreuse throat. Blooms from mid July to frost. Fragrant rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Peach’
20 in. Peach.
Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ (P.P.No. 9,779)
14 in. Everblooming rose-pink.
Hemerocallis 'Stella Bella'
18 in. Everblooming dwarf gold.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’
20 in. Everblooming dwarf yellow.
Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’
16 in. Strawberry pink with red eye and golden throat. Re-bloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Whimsical’
16 in. Features bold plum purple trumpet-shaped flowers with chartreuse throats at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer.
Hemerocallis ‘Wine Delight’
14 in. small wine-red flowers.
Heuchera ‘Varieties’ / CORAL BELLS
Airy clusters of tiny bell-shaped flowers in June and July. Attractive basal foliage clumps are evergreen. Best in well-drained soils in rich organic matter
Heuchera americana ‘Purple Palace’ PURPLE PALACE CORAL BELLS
18 in. Mahogany-red foliage with white flowers. *** Perennial plant of the year 1991! ***
Heuchera 'Caramel' CARAMEL CORAL BELLS
(Zone 4) Mounding, lobed honey-apricot leaves that deepen in color with warm weather. Pink flowers in June and July.
Heuchera ‘Citronelle’ CITRONELLE CORAL BELLS
12 in. Compact mound of citron-yellow leaves with silvered undersides. Cream flowers.
Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’ GEORGIA PEACH CORAL BELLS
14 in. Mound of glowing peach-colored leaves with a light silver overlay. Creamy white flowers.
Heuchera 'Lava Lamp' (PPAF) LAVA LAMP CORAL BELLS
16 in. (Zone 4) Masses of large, rounded, coppery purple leaves which are bright copper orange in spring. Purple flower stems prodcue cream flowers in early summer. A very beautiful plant and performer in the landscape.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' (P.P.No. 18,551) MIDNIGHT ROSE CORAL BELLS
10 in. (Zone 4) Burnished black leaves with hot pink spots that lighten to cream and pink in summer. White flowers on 18 inch stems. Deer-resistant.
Heuchera ‘Timeless Treasure’ (PPAF) TIMELESS TREASURE CORAL BELLS
9 in. (Zone 3) Pewter leaves with dark purple veining. Rosy-pink flowers on mahogany stems.
Heucherella ‘Catching Fire’ (PPAF) CATCHING FIRE FOAMY BELLS
10 in. (Zone 4) Vibrant lime green leaves have defined flame-shaped markings that flare from the center like cherry red fire. In summer, markings deepen to mahogany. Cream flowers. Best in filtered sun or afternoon shade
Heucherella ‘Pumpkin Spice’ (P.P. 29,925) PUMPKIN SPICE FOAMY BELLS
10 in. (Zone 4) Bronze-red leaves emerge in late spring and hold their color well into early summer. Each lobed leaf has deep mahogany centers that follow the veins of the leaf. Dark red stems hold cream flowers.
Hibiscus Airbrush Effect’ (P.P. 29,295) AIRBRUSH EFFECT ROSE MALLOW
4 ft. (Zone 4) Vibrant pink flowers with salmon tones have an airbrushed central white halo and a small dark red eye. Overlapping petals create a 3D look to the flowers. Dark green foliage forms a compact habit.
Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel' (PPAF) MIDNIGHT MARVEL ROSE MALLOW
4 ft. (Zones 4) Deepest, dark purple foilage if grown in full sun, with glossy, black-red buds which open to 8-9in. deep scarlet red flowers. The habit is relatively compact and since this is an indeterminate bloomer (buds at several nodes up the stems) it blooms for an extended period from midsummer into early fall.
Hibiscus ‘Mocha Moon’ (P.P. 27,837) MOCHA MOON ROSE MALLOW
4 ft. (Zone 4) Combination of dark foliage and huge 7-8”, slightly cupped, pure white flowers, with a scarlet red eye are produced from top to bottom of the plant. Bright lime green calyxes contrast nicely with deep bronze-green foliage.
Hibiscus ‘Summer In Paradise’ (P.P. 28,730) SUMMER IN PARADISE ROSE MALLOW
3 ½ ft. (Zone 4) Huge 7-8” hot cerise-red flowers, medium green, maple-like leaves are accented by olive green edges. Flowers are produced from top to bottom of the plant.
Hosta / Plantain Lily
One of the most popular perennial plants, there’s a home for a Hosta in almost any landscape. These plants are used mostly for their foliage, and are available in many different colors and variegations. Trumpet-shaped flowers appear on stalks in summer, usually in colors of white or lavender, and are attracting to hummingbirds. Hostas will grow almost anywhere but prefer moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' DRINKING GOURD HOSTA
12 in. (Zone 3) Heavy, blue-green leaves formed into cups. White flowers appear in early summer.
Hosta Shadowland™ 'Autumn Frost' (P.P.No. 23,224) AUTUMN FROST HOSTA
15 in. (Zone 3) A sport of 'First Frost', the leaves of 'Autumn Frost' emerge frosty blue-green with wide, brilliant yellow margins in spring, turning white in summer. Light lavender flowers.
Hosta 'Blue Ivory' (P.P.No. 19,623) BLUE IVORY HOSTA
15 in. (Zone 3) Low, spreading blue hosta with white margins.
Hosta 'Empress Wu' (P.P.No. 20,774) EMPRESS WU HOSTA
3-4ft. (Zone 4) Huge, thick, dark-green leaves with deep veining. Forms a massive clump. Pale reddish-violet flowers.
Hosta ‘First Frost’ FIRST FROST HOSTA
16 in. (Zone 3) Sport of H. Halcyon, with blue leaves having creamy yellow margins that age to white in the shade. Light lavender flowers.
Hosta fortunei ‘Antioch’ ANTIOCH HOSTA
18-24 in. (Zone 3) Glossy green foliage with a wide creamy edge. Prefers a moist and shady location and has lavender flowers. American Hosta Society award winner.
Hosta fortunei 'Captain Kirk' CAPTAIN KIRK HOSTA
2O in. (Zone 3) Leaves have wide dark green margins, gold centers, and a heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers up to 30 inches high. Will tolerate substantial sunlight for a hosta. An improved sport of Gold Standard Hosta.
Hosta fortunei ‘Francee’ FRANCEE HOSTA
18-24 in. (Zone 3) Popular plant with forest green heart-shaped leaves with white edging. Lavender flowers on 24 inch stalks. American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award.
Hosta fortunei ‘Gold Standard’ GOLD STANDARD HOSTA
15-24 in. (Zone 3) Greenish-yellow leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers up to 18 inches high. Will tolerate substantial sunlight, and displays best color when mature. A.H.S. Eunice Fisher Award and Minnesota Gold Award.
Hosta fortunei ‘Patriot’ PATRIOT HOSTA
24-30 in. (Zone 3) A sport from Francee with the same dark green leaves, but with a wider white margin that is very striking. “Hosta of the year for 1997”
Hosta ‘Halcyon’ HALCYON HOSTA
(Zone 3) Bold foliage in a variety of colors and textures. Hostas will grow almost anywhere, but prefer moist, rich soils in partial shade. - 12-24 in. Spear-shaped, thick blue leaf that is heavily ribbed. Violet flower. Good grower.
Hosta 'Heat Wave' HEAT WAVE HOSTA
12-16 in. (Zone 3) Improved sport of 'Bright Lights'. Chartreuse leaves with wide, blue margins in spring. Center brightens to gold and margins deepen to bright blue- green in summer. Thick, puckerd texture. Near white flowers.
Hosta 'June' JUNE HOSTA
15 in. (Zone 4) A Beautiful sport of 'Halcyon' of the Tardiana series. Flowers are light violet in July. Foliage is gold bordered by a blue and green shaded margin. Hosta of the year 2001.
Hosta montana ‘Aureo-marginata’ AUREO MARGINATA MONTANA HOSTA
24-30 in. (Zone 4) Large glossy green leaves with an irregular golden-yellow margin. Pale lavender flowers in summer. Used in a background massing or as a specimen.
Hosta nakaiana 'Golden Tiara' GOLD TIARA HOSTA
6-12 in. (Zone 3) Heart-shaped green leaves with a wide golden margin and lavender flowers. Low, mounding havit lends well to massing or as an edger plant.
Hosta nigrescens ‘Krossa Regal’ KROSSA REGAL HOSTA
24-36 in. (Zone 3) Vase-shaped plant with long, frosty-blue leaves that mature to medium green in summer. Tall stalks of lavender flowers in summer. American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award.
Hosta plantaginea x ‘Royal Standard’ ROYAL STANDARD HOSTA
24-30 in. (Zone 3) Glossy-green, spreading oval leaves. Fragrant pure white flowers in summer. Tolerates sun, but prefers part shade. A very popular Hosta that is very reliable.
Hosta seiboldiana ‘Big Leaf’ BIG LEAF HOSTA
24-36 in. (Zone 3) Big, heavily-textured blue-gray leaves. White flowers in June to July. Similar to Hosta Elegans but with less rouonded leaves.
Hosta seiboldiana ‘Elegans’ ELEGANS BLUE HOSTA
24-36 in. (Zone 3) Big, heavily-textured blue-gray leaves that become distinctly corrugated at maturity. White flowers in June to July. Popular plant that is the standard for other blue Hostas. Also known as Big Blue Hosta.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’ FRANCES WILLIAMS HOSTA
20-32 in. (Zone 3) Heavily-textured blue-green leaves with broad, golden-yellow edges and white flowers. Found as a mutation from H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’. A.H.S. Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Great Expectations’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS HOSTA
22-24 in. (Zone 3) Wide, irregular margins of blue and green with a creamy white center. White flower in summer. Slow-growing with a mounding habit. May be the finest sport ever taken from H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’.
Hosta ‘Sun Power’ SUN POWER HOSTA
24 in. (Zone 3) Heart-shaped golden leaves with a wavy edge. Light lavender flowers and a vase-shaped growth habit. Very sun-tolerant.
Hosta undulata ‘Mediovariegata’ VARIEGATED HOSTA
12-24 in. (Zone 3) Wavy leaves have white centers and green margins. Lilac colored flowers appear in summer. Same as Hosta undulata ‘Variegated’.
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' CHAMELEON HOUTTUYNIA
6-12 in. (Zone 4) A fast growing groundcover with red and yellow variegated heart-shaped green leaves. Plants have a citrus fragrance when crushed. Can spread readily via underground rhizomes. Great for window boxes, containers, or to cover areas that need interest! White flowers from early summer to fall.
Hypericum calcynum AARONSBEARD ST. JOHNSWORT
8-10 in. (Zone 5) Blooms from July through September with 2” yellow flowers. Foliage is semi-evergreen in protected locations or with adequate snow coverage. Does well in most any location.
Iberis sempervirens 'Alexander's white' PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT
8-10 in. (Zone 5) Dwarf evergreen plant with a mounding growth habit. Plants are completely covered with lace-like white flowers in May. Very useful as a ground cover or in rock gardens and borders. Best in sun, will tolerate some shade.
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' SNOWFLAKE PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT
8 in. (Zone 5) Dwarf evergreen plant with a mounding growth habit with stout leaves and consistent height. Plants are completely covered with lace-like pure white flowers in May. Very useful as a ground cover or in rock gardens and borders. Best in sun, will tolerate some shade.
Iris germanica 'Feed Back' FEED BACK GERMAN IRIS
20-36 in. (Zone 3) Flowers are blue-violet, blooming 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 'Immortality' IMMORTALITY GERMAN IRIS
29 in. (Zone 3) White flowers bloom in the spring and fall. Green sword-like foliage adds season long texture to the landscape. Plant in full to part-sun. Also, known as Bearded Iris. Rebloomer.
Iris palida ‘Albo Variegata’ WHITE VARIEGATED IRIS
24-30 in. (Zone 4) Variegated foliage of green and creamy-white stripes with lavender-blue flowers in summer.
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ CAESAR’S BROTHER SIBERIAN IRIS
30 in. (Zone 3) Light purple beardless flowers appear in mid-spring. Slender green leaves are upright and arching, providing texture to the landscape and to ock gardens. Well-adapted to wetness. Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Iris sibirica ‘Sky Wings’ SKY WINGS SIBERIAN IRIS
2-3 ft. (Zone 3) Pale blue flowers with a yellow blaze on the falls. Beardless flowers appear in mid-spring. Slender green leaves are upright and arching, providing texture to the landscape and rock gardens. Well adapted to wetness. Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Iris sibirica ‘Super Ego’ SUPER EGO SIBERIAN IRIS
30 in. (Zone 3) Pale blue petals with navy blue falls and dark blue veins.
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' BLUE STAR JAPANESE ASTER
18 in. (Zone 4) Single, one-inch pale blue daisy-like flowers are produced all summer on a compact mound of green foliage. Very hardy, with a long bloom time and excellent landscape performance.
Lamiastrum galeobdolan 'Variegatum' YELLOW ARC ANGEL LAMIASTRUM
8-12 (Zone 2) Slender green leaves that may remain evergreen, with a procumbent mat. Yellow flowers in the leaf axils in spring and early summer. Can be invasive if not controled. Great ground cover for dry shade.
Lamiastrum galeobdolan 'Herman's Pride' HERMAN'S PRIDE LAMIASTRUM
12-16 in. (Zone 4) Slender green leaves with silver mottling. Clumping form is less agressive than Yellow Arch Angel. Yellow flowers in the leaf axils in spring and early summer. Great groundcover.
Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’ ANNE GREENAWAY LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE
6-8 in. (Zone 3-8) Blend of chartreuse, silver, medium-green and mint-green leaves. Mauve flowers. Spreads by underground stolons. Makes a good weed-smothering groundcover or mask for dying bulb foliage.
Lamium macrulatum ‘Orchid Frost’ ORCHID FROST LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE
4-8 in. (Zone 3) Silver leaves with green edges on a compact grower. Orchid-pink flowers. Excellent addition for front of beds or borders.
Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ (PPAF) PURPLE DRAGON LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE
4-8 in. (Zone 3) Bright silver leaves with green edges. Deep purple snapdragon-like flowers are the largest of any lamium.
Lamium macrulatum ‘White Nancy’ WHITE NANCY LAMIUM or SPOTTED DEADNETTLE
6-8 in. (Zone 3) Spreading perennial that forms a mat of green-edged silver leaves. Often persists through winter. Flowers are white. Good groundcover, especially for shaded areas.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidecote Superior’ HIDECOTE SUPERIOR LAVENDER
16 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen perennial/subshrub with fragrant silvery-blue foliage. Flowers are deep violet-blue and retain their frangrance even when dry. Useful in herb gardens and borders, or trimmed to form a low hedge. More compact than the species. Full sun.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead Strains’ MUNSTEAD STRAINS LAVENDER
18 in. (Zone 5) Bushy, evergreen perennial/subshrub with fragrant foliage and flowers. Useful in herb gardens, borders, or trimmed to form a low hedge. Flowers retain fragrance after drying.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Banana Cream' BANANA CREAM SHASTA DAISY
15-18 in. (Zone 5) Lemon-yellow 4 inch flowers mature to butter-yellow. Compact foliage and long blooming season.
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’ BECKY SHASTA DAISY
36 in. White flowers appear on deep green and coarsely toothed foliage. Best in full sun and especially well-drained loacations. *** Perennial Plant of the Year for 2003! ***
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Goldfinch' (P.P.No. 24,499) GOLDFINCH SHASTA DAISY
20-24 in. (Zone 5) Semi double bloomer that retains their yellow color longer than other varieties. Viewed as the best yellow flowering shasta daisy available.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Luna' (PPAF) LUNA SHASTA DAISY
18-20 in. (Zone 5) Fully double flowers that begin as glowing yellow, then turn two-toned yellow and finish white at the end. Clean compact form, that attracts butterflies and make excellent cut flowers.
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ SNOWCAP SHASTA DAISY
14 in. Single white flowers on compact deep green and coarsely toothed foliage. Best in full sun and especially well-drained locations.
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ KOBOLD PURPLE GAYFEATHER
18 in. (Zone 3) Blooms in July-September. Erect stems are covered with dark green grass-like foliage. Rigid flower spikes of deep rosy purple. Best in well-drained soils. Prefers sun to partial shade.
Ligularia dentata Midnight Lady' MIDNIGHT LADY LIGULARIA
35-40 in. (Zone 4) Dark bronze purple, serrated leaves topped with bright, daisy-like yellow-orange flowers.
Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' THE ROCKET LIGULARIA
4-5 ft. (Zone 4) Spikes of lemon-yellow flowers. Coarsely-toothed leaves on purplish stems. Prefers part-sun in moist soil. Ligularia will wilt easily if soil is too dry.
Lilium / ASIATIC LILY
(Zone 4) Bowl-shaped type, usually unscented flowers in summer available in many different colors. Prefers full sun in well-drained organic-rich soil. Plant in masses or in small groups for an accent. Also useful in cut flower arrangements. Flower petals are so smooth they look plastic, very beautiful.
Lilium asiatic ‘Brunello’
30-34 in. Flowers are orange.
Lilium asiatic ‘Golden Joy’
18 in. Gold with light speckling and deep orange-red centers.
Lilium asiatic ‘Gran Paradiso’
32 in. Spotted solid red.
Lilium asiatic ‘Red Country’
44 in. Solid orange-red.
Lilium / ORIENTAL LILY
(Zone 5) Lilies add unsurpassable fragrance, color and beauty to any summer garden.
Lilium oriental ‘Casa Blanca’ - Fragrant white flowers - 40 in.
Lilium oriental ‘Stargazer’ - Fragrant red/white flowers - 28 in.
Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ BIG BLUE LIRIOPE
12-15 in. (Zone 6) Fleshy strap leaves are bluish-green. Late summer brings hyacinth-like bluish flowers on short spikes. Great for edging or as a groundcover. Plant in sun or shade.
Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ ROYAL PURPLE LIRIOPE
12-15 in. (Zone 6) Fleshy strap leaves are dark green. Late summer brings hyacinth-like purple flowers on short spikes. Great for edging or as a groundcover. Plant in sun or shade.
Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’ VARIEGATED LIRIOPE
16 in. (Zone 6) Yellow and green variegated form of the species. Prefers partial shade.
Lupinus TUTTI FRUTTI™ Hybrids
36-40 in. (Zone 4) Tall, thick flower spikes of rose, red, orange, yellow, cream, light green, blue, and purple flowers. From Thompson & Morgan. Easily grown in any moderately rich, well-drained soil. Best when planted in groups.
Mertensia virginica VIRGINIA BLUEBELLS
18-24 in. (Zone 3) Native to Pennsylvania, Virginia bluebells blooming is a sign spring has arrived! Flowers start off with pink buds, opening to a pendulous, trumpet-shaped sky-blue flowers. Perfect for the woodland garden, this spring ephemeral blooms early, then goes dormant for the rest of the season. Can take part-shade to full-shade. Deer resistant.
Monarda 'Cherry Pops' (PPAF) Sugar Buzz Series CHERRY POPS BEE BALM
14-16 in. (Zone 4) Cherry red flowers on a compact, vigorous cultivar. Powdery-mildew resistant foliage.
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' JACOB CLINE BEE BALM
3-4 ft. (Zone 4) Dark red flowers appear from late spring to early fall. Very attractive butterflies and birds.
Monarda didyma ‘Petite Delight’ (PPAF) PETITE DELIGHT BEE BALM
15-18 in. (Zone 2) Lavender-rose flowers on a compact plant. Dark green foliage with an attactive crinkle. Plant in full sun. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Monarda 'Purple Rooster' PURPLE ROOSTER BEE BALM
3 ft. (Zone 4) Clean green, mildew-resistant foliage. Unique flowers are large, true royal purple.
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' RASPBERRY WINE BEE BALM
30-42 in. (Zone 4) Dark green, mildew-resistant foliage with stocky square stems. Raspberry-red flowers.
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’ BLUE WONDER CATMINT
12-15 in. (Zone 3) A low, spreading perennial with aromatic, gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flower spikes. Long-blooming in the summer. Prefers sun and well drained soil.
Nepeta faassenii 'Kitten Around' (PPAF) KITTEN AROUND CATMINT
12-14 in. (Zone 3-8) Compact and petite with a tight mound and aromatic foliage. Long blooming, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Low water needs in most soils conditions. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Purrsian Blue’ (P.P.No. 24,788) PURRSIAN BLUE CATMINT
14-18 in. (Zone 3) A compact selection of catmint with densely mounded clumps of green, aromatic foliage and periwinkle blue flowers. Blooms from early summer to early fall.
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ WALKER’S LOW CATMINT
2 ft. (Zone 3) Arching perennial with gray-green aromatic foliage and soft lavender-blue flowers are produced over long-period in summer. Prefers sun and well drained soil.
Paeonia / PEONY
Peonies have been a garden favorite for many years, and will continue to be so. Beautiful large flowers are borne above the foliage in late spring. Glossy green leaves are lobed and turn deep red in fall. Plants prefer sun in well-drained organic-rich soil. Used as a foliage plant as well as a flowering plant.
Paeonia ‘Festiva Maxima’ FESTIVA MAXIMA PEONY
34 in. (Zone 3) Large, double white flowers with splashes of red in the center. Blooms in late spring.
Paeonia ‘Karl Rosenfield’ KARL ROSENFIELD PEONY
36 in. (Zone 3) Large, beautiful, double crimson flowers on the tips of strong stems. Mid-summer bloomer.
Paeonia ‘Sara Bernhardt’ SARA BERNHARDT PEONY
36 in. (Zone 3) Late, fragrant rose-pink flowers with ruffled and silvered margins.
Paeonia / TREE PEONY
Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Tayio’ TAYIO TREE PEONY
4-5 ft. (Zone 3) Beautiful red-flowering variety of tree peony.
Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange' PRINCE OF ORANGE ORIENTAL POPPY
24 in. (Zone 3) Large orange flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Papaver orientale 'Princess Victoria Louise' PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE ORIENTAL POPPY
24-30 in. (Zone 3) Large salmon-pink petals form a cup-shaped flower. A favorite for hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Penstemon 'Blackbeard' BLACKBEARD BEARDTONGUE
30-34 in. (Zone 3) Deep wine-purple foliage that keeps its color in the summer heat. Lavender-pink flower on strong stems. More upright and compact than Dark Tower.
Perovskia atriplicifolia BLUE RUSSIAN SAGE
3-4 ft. (Zone 5) Foliage is gray-green, aromatic and finely-textured. Tall lavender-blue flowers appear in August and September. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.
*** Perennial plant of the year in 1995! ***
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Jean Baby' (PPAF) BLUE JEAN BABY RUSSIAN SAGE
28-34 in. (Zone 4-9) Compact, strong stems, with an upright habit. Lacy lavender blue flowers in mid to late fall are held more upright on this compact perennial. Prefers dry soil. Fragrant folliage, and flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are deer resistant.
Phlox paniculata 'David' DAVID GARDEN PHLOX
42 in. (Zone 4) Large heads of fragrant white flowers on green, upright foliage. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Phlox paniculata 'Shock Wave' (P.P.No. 23,265) SHOCKWAVE PHLOX
12-18 in. (Zone 4) Stable sport of David's Lavender. Yellow and Green variegated foliage makes a statement in any landscape or container. Flowers are lavender pink with white starburst centers. Grows in full sun. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are fragrant.
Phlox subulata ‘Varieties’ MOSS PHLOX
6 in. (Zone 3) Bright flowers in early spring. Very low-growing growth habit. Forms a dense mat of bright green, needle-like evergreen foliage. Very attractive.
CANDY STRIPE MOSS PHLOX
EMERALD BLUE MOSS PHLOX
EMERALD PINK MOSS PHLOX
PURPLE BEAUTY MOSS PHLOX
Platycodon 'Astra Pink' ASTRA PINK BALLOON FLOWER
10 in. (Zone 3-8) Balloon-like buds open into bell shaped flowers. Long lasting flower with compact uniform habit. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Great for cut flowers.
Platycodon grandiflora 'Sentimental Blue' SENTIMENTAL BLUE BALLOON FLOWER
6-8 in. (Zone 4) Reliable perennial emerges in late spring and blooms all summer. Provides good blue summer color on a dwarf plant. Oval, serrated leaves. Bell-shaped flowers open from inflated balloon-like buds. Sun or light shade.
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN VARIEGATED JACOB'S LADDER
1-2 ft. (Zone 3-7) Large, bushy, vigorous selection with green and white leaves tinged pink in the spring. Pale lavender-blue flowers.
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ VARIEGATED SOLOMAN’S SEAL
24-30 in. (Zone 3) Small white flowers on tall, arching stems. Foliage is tipped and edged in white. Prefers shade andt tolerates drought conditions.
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ (P.P.No. 12,138) RASPBERRY SPLASH LUNGWORT
12 in. (Zone 4) Silver spotted leaves with raspberry and coral colored flowers on the same plant.
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ BLACK-EYED SUSAN (aka BROWN-EYED SUSAN)
24-36 in. (Zone 4) Large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers provide an abundance of color from July through September. Best in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. *** Perennial plant of the year 1999! ***
Rudbeckia 'Little Goldstar' LITTLE GOLDSTAR CONEFLOWER
14in. (Zone 4) Dome of star-shaped golden-yellow flowers on well-branched scapes just above a bushy clump of green foliage.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' HENRY EILERS SWEET CONEFLOWER
4-5 ft. (Zone 5) A remarkably unique and reliable native perennial! Quilled true-yellow flower petals are produced on tall, sturdy stems from late summer into fall. Very stunning in mass plantings. Great for cut flowers because of their vase life. Leaves, when crushed, have a sweet, subtle vanilla fragrance. Named for nurseryman and horticulturalist Henry Eilers who discovered it in Illinois.
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry’ (PPAF) BUMBLEBERRY SAGE
10-12 in. (Zone 3) Bumble Series. Intense, dark fuchsia pink flowers on dark wine purple calyxes on a petite habit of deep green foliage.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Bumbleblue’ (PPAF) BUMBLEBLUE SAGE
14 in. (Zone 3) Violet-blue flowers. Bumble Salvia are selected for their shorter stature, great for the front of the border or in a quart pot, however, given a few more weeks, they will also fill out larger containers.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Bumblesnow’ (PPAF) BUMBLESNOW SAGE
12 in. (Zone 3) Pure white flowers. Bumble Salvia are selected for their shorter stature, great for the front of the border or in a quart pot, however, given a few more
Saliva nemorosa 'Caradonna' CARADONNA HYBRID SAGE
24-30 in. (Zone 3-8) Similar to 'East Friseland,' but has starkly upright habit and dark purple stems. Bright violet-blue flowers.
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ NEW DIMENSION BLUE SAGE
14-18 in. (Zone 4) First year bloomer with blue-violet flowers on deep purple stems, will rebloom in early fall if cut back after flowering. Plants grown in the ground are typically double that size the second year.
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Rose’ NEW DIMENSION ROSE SAGE
14-18 in. (Zone 4) First year bloomer with rose pink flowers on pinkish purple stems, will rebloom in early fall if cut back after flowering. Plants grown in the ground are typically double that size the second year.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Sensation Deep Rose’ (PPAF) SENSATION DEEP ROSE SAGE
10-12 in. (Zone 4) Deep lavender-rose flowers from May through July.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill’ (‘Schneehugel’) SNOW HILL SAGE
20 in. (Zone 3) Pure white flower spikes rise above compact mounds of grey-green foliage. Blooms well into summer if deadheaded.
Salvia x pratensis ‘Pretty In Pink’ (P.P. 29,550) Fashionista® Collection PRETTY IN PINK SAGE
20 in. (Zone 3) Vibrant lavender-pink flowers held on darker pink calyxes.
Salvia x surperba ‘Mainacht’ MAY NIGHT MEADOW SAGE
16 in. (Zone 4) Clump-forming plant with gray-green leaves. Tall spikes of violet-blue flowers appear in mid-summer and will continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in well-drained, fertile soil.
*** Perennial plant of the year in 1997! ***
Salvia x superba ‘Ostfriesland’ EAST FRIESLAND HYBRID SAGE
18 in. (Zone 4) Clump-forming plant with gray-green leaves. Tall spikes of deep purple flowers appear in midsummer and will continue to bloom with deadheading. Plant in full to part sun in well-drained fertile soil.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' PINK MIST PINCUSHION FLOWER
18 in. (Zone 5) 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 ‘Dazzleberry’ (P.P. 22,547) SUNSPARKLER® SERIES DAZZLEBERRY STONECROP
6-8 in. (Zones 4) Compact clump of smoky blue-grey foliage topped with giant 6-8” vibrant raspberry colored flowers which bloom for over 7 weeks. Drought tolerant. Rabbit resistant and attracts butterflies. Sunsparkler Series.
Sedum ‘Firecracker’ (PPAF) SUNSPARKLER® SERIES FIRECRACKER SEDUM
6 in. (Zone 4) Greater vigor and more robust growing than 'Cherry Tart', this weed-suppresent groundcover sedum produces showy burgundy red foliage all season long. Vigrant pink flowers in late summer. Drought tolerant and attracts butterflies.
Sedum 'Lime Zinger' SUNSPARKLER® SERIES LIME ZINGER STONECROP
4-6 in. (Zone 4-9) Succulent apple green leaves are edged in cherry red and grow into a low, tight, weed suppressing mat topped with clustered of soft pink flowers late summer to early fall.
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ (PPAF) ANGELINA SEDUM 
3-6 in. (Zone 3) Low-growing mats of golden yellow,needle-like, succulent foliage. Foliage will turn coppery yellow in fall and is evergreen. Yellow flowers in May. Use for rock gardens and groundcover. Prefers sun
Sedum seiboldi SEIBOLDI STONECROP/ OCTOBER DAPHNE
6 in. (Zone 3) Large ice-blue to gray succulent leaves with a pink marging as it matures. Bright rosy pink flowers in late summer and fall. Used in low masses, as an edger, or in rock gardens. Prefers sun to part sun in well-drained soil.
Sedum spectible ‘Autumn Fire’ AUTUMN FIRE SEDUM
24 in (Zone 3) Similar to Autumn Joy Sedum. A very popular perennial for foliage and flowers. Tight egg-shaped gray-green succulent leaves. Large flat-topped clusters of bright rosy flowers in late summer, maturing to dark red in fall. Tight growth habit. Prefers sun in well-drained soil. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant.
Sedum spectible ‘Autumn Joy’ AUTUMN JOY SEDUM
24 in (Zone 3) A very popular perennial for foliage and flowers. Egg-shaped gray-green succulent leaves and large flat-topped clusters of pinkish-red flowers in late summer, maturing to dark red in fall. Prefers sun in well-drained soil. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant.
Sedum spectible ‘Neon’ NEON SEDUM
18 in. (Zone 3) Egg-shaped, light green succulent leaves and large rounded clusters of deep rose-pink flowers from late summer through fall. Prefers sun in well-drained soil. Very similar to Brilliant Sedum.
Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’ FULDAGLUT SEDUM
4-6 in. (Zone 4) Vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen sedum with red stems and bronze-red leaves. Rose-red flowers.
Sedum x ‘Vera Jameson’ VERA JAMESON SEDUM
10-12 in. (Zone 4) Hybrid sedum with waxy, bluish to mahogany-red foliage and 4 in. clusters of pink flowers in early autumn. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb' COBWEB HEN & CHICKS
3-4 in. (Zone 5) Named for the fine white cobweb-like hairs that crisscross between the leaf tips. Each rosette of blue-green leaves grows to about 1 inch wide. Rose-red flowers.
Sempervivum 'Ruby Hearts' RUBY HEARTS HEN & CHICKS
3-4 in. (Zone 3) Rosettes of silvery blue to blue-green leaves are flushed rosy red at the base. Pinkish-purple flowers. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' LUCERNE BLUE-EYED GRASS
10 in. (Zone 5) Bright purple-blue star-shaped flowers on dark green grass-like foliage. Long-blooming perennial. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Stokesia laevis 'Peachies Pick' PEACHIES PICK STOKES ASTER
18 in. (Zone 5) Large, deep blue, disc-like flowers that bloom from July until frost. Good cut flowers.
Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold' ISLA GOLD LEAF TANSY
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.
Thalictrum rochebrunianum 'Lavender Mist' LAVENDER MIST MEADOW RUE
6-8 ft. (Zone 3) Sprays of delicate, lavender-purple flowers atop tall, dark purple stems mid to late summer. Foilage forms a nice, low mound. Self-supporting. Deer resistant.
Thymus praecox arcticus 'Lanuginosus' WOOLLY THYME
Under 1" (Zone 5) Rose-purple flowers cover the pubescent gray foliage late spring through early summer. Good ground cover for walkways and paths.
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ COCCINEUS MOTHER OF THYME
2-4 in. (Zone 4) Dark pink flowers in June cover dark green foliage.
Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ PINK CHINTZ MOTHER OF THYME
2 in. (Zone 4) Popular garden herb. Very low-growing green to grayish-green foliage. Covered in summer with salmon-pink flowers. Does well in almost any well-drained soil. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate light shade.
Thymus x citriodorus' LEMON THYME
12 in. (Zone 4) Semi-trailing, scented leaves with pale purple flowers. Great for walkways, stepping on will bring out a lemon fragrance. Can be dried and used as a herb.
Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' (PPAF) (CPBRAF) PINK SKYROCKET FOAM FLOWER
8-10 in. (Zone 4-9) Evergreen, patterned foliage in spring, with new foliage emerging yellowish green with deep red center, matures to jade green with deep purple centers in summer. Prefers part shade to full shade, is soil tollerant but prefers moist soils.
Tradescantia 'Charlottes Web' PPAF CHARLOTTES WEB SPIDERWORT
16-18 in. (Zone 3-9) Grass-like, chartreuse foliage transitions to gold with more sun exposure. Better gold variety that tends not to burn in the sun. Prefers part shade and can handle various water conditions. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant.
Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape' CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT
18-24 in. (Zone 4) Long, arching, strap-like blue-green foliage with a spreading habit. Clusters of dark purple flowers 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.
Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' GOLD QUEEN GLOBEFLOWER
36 in. (Zone 3-7) Late spring to early summer flowers are 2-3 inches golden-orange with dark stamens. Prefers average to moist soils in full to part sun. Great for cut flowers and waterside plantings. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Veronica ‘Giles van Hees’ GILES VAN HEES SPEEDWELL
6 in. (Zone 4) Dark green foliage topped with bright pink flowers.
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ ROYAL CANDLES SPEEDWELL
15-18 in. (Zone 4) Compact, deep green foliage with violet-blue flower spikes.
Viola 'Etain' ETAIN VIOLET
6-8 in. (Zone 5-6) Pale yellow fragrant flowers rimmed with a purple margin.
Waldsteinia ternate SIBERIAN BARREN STRAWBERRY
4 in. (Zone 4) Extremely low-growing evergreen ground cover, a little more compact than W. fragrarioides. Strawberry-like foliage with yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Very hardy and produces no fruit. Does well in sun or shade.
Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ COLOR GUARD YUCCA
2-3 ft. (Zone 4) A new, very hardy variety of variegated Yucca. Long green foliage with bright golden centers.
Yucca filamentosa ‘Hofer’s Blue’ HOFER’S BLUE YUCCA
24 in. (Zone 4) Stiff, sword-leafed evergreen with white flowers on tall spikes in July. This strain offers bluish-green foliage and good uniformity.
