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        “Distinctively Fine Plants”

 

 PERENNIAL VARIETIES        

                            

 

Name

Light

Height/Width

Zone

Description

Picture

Acanthus (Bear’s Breech)

Spinosis

full sun

H 3-4’ W 3’

5

Dark green, deeply divided leaves.  Mauve spikes.

 

Achillea (Yarrow)

Anthea

Terra Cotta

Coronation Gold

Paprika

Pretty Belinda

 

full sun

 

H 28”

H 36”

H 30-36”

H 24”W 18-24

H 20”

 

4

3

3

3

4

Fern-like foliage with yellow, orange, reddish or pink flowers.  Good for dried flowers.

 

Aconitum (Monk’s Hood)

Blue Lagoon

part sun

H 10-12”

3

Deeply divided, dark green leaves with bright blue flowers.  Good for front of border.

 

Adenophora (Ladybells)

Amethyst

Liliifolia

full sun/part shade

 

H 30-36”

H 30-36”

 

3

3

 

Bell shaped amethyst-blue flowers.

Bell shaped violet-blue flowers

 

Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Burgandy Glow

Catlin’s Giant

Silver Beauty

sun/part shade/shade

 

H 6” W 12”

H 6-10” W 12”

H 6” W 12”

3

Attractive foliage with short spikes of blue flowers.

 

Agastache

Blue Fortune

Golden Jubilee

full sun

 

H 2-3’ W 3’

H 18-24” W 18-24”

4

Bottlebrush- like flowers on upright stems. Long bloomer that provides great color for the garden.

 

Alcea (Hollyhock)

Nigra

full sun

W 4-6’ W 1’

3

Deep chocolate maroon single flowers

 

Allium

Mongolian Gem

Caeruleum

full sun/part shade

 

H 15-18” W 18”

H 12-15” W12”

3

Use throughout the garden among other perennials for balloon-like flowers of interest.

 

Amsonia

Tabernaemontana

(Willow  Blue Star)

Hubrichtii

(Arkansas Blue Star)

full sun/part shade

 

H 30-36” W2-3’

 

H 3’ W 3’

 

3

 

 

Pale blue flowers May-June.

 

Narrow, needle-like leaves that produce clusters of small, light blue flowers.  Gold yellow foliage in fall.

 

 

Anchusa (Italian Bugloss)

azurea

full sun

H 3-4’W 18-24”

4

Bright blue flowers in June.

 

Anemone

Sylvestris

September Charm

Whirlwind

full sun/part shade

 

H 12-15”

H 3’ W 12-18”

H 2-3’ W 2”

 

3

4

5

Great fall bloomer with pink or white flowers.

 

Angelica

Gigas

Acutiloba

full sun/part shade

 

H 4’ W 4’

 

4

4

 

Unique purple flower heads and stems.

Beautiful white umbels on shiny, dark green foliage.

 

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Clemintine Blue

Clementine Dark Purple

Black Barlow

Woodside Variegata

full sun/part shade

 

H 18” W 18”

H 18” W 18”

H 18” W 18”

H24 ‘ W 18”

 

3

3

3

3

Beautiful, delicate-looking colorful flowers, some varieties with spurs.

 

Arabis (Rock Cress)

Snowcap

full sun

 

H 6” W 6-8”

 

4

A dwarf spreading groundcover with dense mass of white flowers.

 

Arenaria (Mountain Sandwort)

Montana

full sun/part shade

 

4-6” W12”

 

4

 

Good for rock garden, this dwarf ground cover blooms with pure white flowers in May-June.

 

Armeria (Sea Pink)

Bloodstone

full sun/part shade

 

H 8-10” W 20”

 

3

 

Purple-pink, ball shaped flowers form on leafless stalks above green grassy foliage.

 

Artemisia ((Wormwood)

Oriental Limelight

Sea Foam

full sun

 

H 3-4’ W 3-4’

H 18” W 18-24”

 

4

4

 

Tall, variegated yellow and green foliage. Vigorous

Fine, silver-gray foliage on compact plant.  Good for edging, rock garden.

 

Aruncus (Goatsbeard)

Aethusifolius dwarf

dioicus

full sun/part shade

 

H 8” W15”

H 4’ W 2-3’

 

4

4

Fine, ferny foliage on this dwarf plant with white flowers mid-summer.

Great background plant with showy white panicles in early summer.

 

Asclepias (Milkweed)

incarnata

Hello Yellow

full sun

 

H 2-4’ W 2’

H 2-3’ W 1’

 

 

5

4

 

Dusty pink flowers in summer

Bright yellow flowers June-Aug.

 

Astilbe

Deutschland

Purple Candles

Red Sentinel

Sprite dwarf

Pumila

part shade/full shade

 

H 24” W 18”

H 42” W 24”

H 20-24” W 18”

H 12-15” W 12”

H 12’ W 12”

 

4

4

4

4

4

One of the most colorful plants for shade.  Spectacular when planted en masse.

 

Astrantia (Masterwort)

Moulin Rouge

Tickled Pink

Astrantia (cont.)

part shade

 

H16-18” W 12”

H 14” W 12”

 

4

4

 

Dark red, starry flowers with purple red tips

Pale pink flowers with dark pink center.

 

Aubrieta

Whitewell Gem

full sun/part shade

 

H 4-6” W 6”

4

 

Excellent rock garden plant.

 

Aurinia (Alyssium)

Summit

full sun

 

H 7-9” W 12”

 

3/4

 

Golden yellow flowers cover foliage in spring.

 

Belamcanda (Blackberry Lily)

chinensis

Hello Yellow

full sun

 

24-36” W 24”

H 18-24” W 24”

 

4

4

 

Yellow/orange star shaped flowers with red spots.

Bright yellow unspotted flowers.

 

Brunnera

Looking Glass

Hadspen Cream

Jack Frost

Langtrees’

Variegata

part shade/full shade

 

H12-15”

H12-15”

H12-15”

H12-15”

H12-15”

 

3

3

3

3

3

Great for woodland areas and shady areas.  Large leafed plant with silvery,white or gold tones.  Forget Me Not type flowers in early spring.

 

Baptisia (False Indigo)

Australis

full sun/part shade

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

 

3

Indigo-blue flowers up to 1ft. long are displayed above bushy blue-green leaves.

 

Buddlea

Attraction

Nanho Blue

Pink Delight

full sun

 

H6-8’ W 3-4’

H 5-7’ W 3-4’

H 5-6’ W 4’

 

5

5

5

Blue gray foliage with lavender to violet flowers.  Does well in natural setting.

 

Callirhoe (wine cups)

Involucrate

full sun

 

H 1’ W 1’

 

 

4

Low growing plant with cut leaves and bright purple cup-shaped flowers all summer.

 

Campanula (bellflower)

Blaue Clips

Cherry Bells

Grandiflora Alba

Superba

Kent Belle

Aurea

Pearl Deep Blue

Sarastro

Weisse Clips

full sun/part shade

 

H 8” W 6”

H 18-28” W 12”

H 30-40” W18”

H 20’ W 12-18”

H 24” W 15-18”

H 3-4” W 12”

H 8” W 12”

H 18” W 12”

H 8” W 12”

 

3

3

4

3

5

4

3

3

3

Popular, showy plants with bell or star-shaped flowers in many colors; blue, pink, white, red, purple.  Prefer some afternoon sun in warm climates.

 

Campsis (trumpet creeper)

Flava

Red Sunset

full sun/part shade

 

H 30’ W 3-4’

H30’ W 3-4’

 

5

5

Fast growing vine with large trumpet flowers.

 

Caragana

Mongolian Silver Spires

full sun

 

H 8-9’ W 4-5’

 

4

Ferny leaves with narrow, upright habit.  Large yellow flowers produce red seed pods.  From Mongolia.

 

Catananche (Cupid’s Dart)

caerulea

full sun

 

H 24” W 20”

 

5

Lavender blue flowers all summer.  Drought resistant.

 

Chelone

Hot Lips

 part shade

 

H 2-3’ W 1’

 

3

Rosy-pink flowers on glossy green foliage.  Red stem add interest.

 

Cimicifuga (Snakeroot)

racemosa

ramosa Atropurpurea

ramose Brunette

simplex White Pearl

part shade/full shade

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

H2-3’ W 2-4’

H 24-20” W 4’

H 2’ W 3-4’

 

3

4

4

3

Bottlebrush flowers accent this woodland selection.  Unusual plant.

 

Clematis

Fireworks

Kiri Te Kanawa

Nelly Mioser

Clematis (cont.)

Polish Spirit

full sun

 

H 6-12’ W 3-6’

H 8-10’ W 3-6’

H 6-10’ W 3-4’

 

H 10-12’ W 5’

 

4

4

4

 

4

Use to add a touch of beauty and color to the garden.  Grow on fences, arbors, pergolas, trellis.

 

Coreopsis (tick seed)

Tequila Sunrise

Lanceolata

Moonbeam

Zagreb

Zamphir

Full Moon

full sun

 

H 14-16” W 12”

H 2-3’ W 15-24”

H 18-24” W15”

H 15” W 8-12”

H 12-18” W 15”

H 24-30” W 20”

 

4

5

3

3

4

5

This plant offers a variety of colors and flower forms to the garden.  Varieties offer a profusion of color to the garden.

 

Corydalis

Sempervirens

Chocolate Stars

full sun/part shade

 

H 16” W 15”

 

 

5

 

Unique plant with chocolate colored foliage in the spring turning green in the summer with lavender flowers.

 

Coryphantha (pincushion cactus)

vivipara

full sun

 

H 1-3” W 1-3”

 

4

Bright carmine pink to magenta 2in. flowers with yellow centers in May-June.  Needs good drainage.

 

Crocosmia

Lucifer

Walburton Yellow

full sun

 

H 36-42” W2

H 18-24” W 1-2’’

 

5

5

Brilliant red on arched stems above sword-like

foliage.

Golden yellow flowers

 

Dalea (prairie clover)

Stephanie

full sun

 

H 15-18” W 15-18”

 

4

Bright lavender flowers on compact bushy plant.

 

Delosperma (hardy ice plant)

Gold Nugget

John Proffitt

Kelaidis

full sun

 

H 2’ W 30”

H 2’ W 18”

H 2’ W 18”

 

4

4

4

Yellow daisy-like flowers with succulent leaves.  Drought tolerant that likes afternoon shade.

Fuschia flowers on fast spreading ground cover that blooms most of summer.  From S. Africa.

 

Delphinium

Astolat

Blue Bird

Bellamosum

Black Knight

Dreaming Spires Mix

Galahad

Summer Blues

Blue Lace

Misty Mauves

Papan Purples

full sun/part shade

 

H 3-5’ W 18-14”

H 6’ W 2’

H 4’ W 2’

H 3-5’ W 18-24”

H 4’ W 2’

H 6’ W 18-24”

H 10-12” W 12”

H 5-6’ W 2’

H 3-4’ W 2’

H 4-6’ W 2’

 

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

 

 

Perennial noted for its’ stately appearance and spikes of many colors.

 

Dianthus

Heart Attack  

Tiny Rubies

Arctic Fire

Brilliant

Dad’s Favourite

Firewitch

Dianthus (cont.)

First Love

full sun/part shade

 

H 24” W 15”

H 4-5” W10”

H 8” W 10”

H 6” W 10”

H 10’ W 10”

H 7-8” W 10”

 

H 15-18” W 12”

 

4

3

3

3

5

3

 

3

 

Low growing plants that are suited for rock gardens or for use as edging.  Bloom for long periods of time.

 

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)

King of Hearts

spectabolis

spectabolis Alba

part shade/full shade

 

H 8-10” W 12”

H 30-36’ W 2’

H30-36” W 2’

 

4/5

3/4

3

Heart shaped flowers that dangle off leafless stems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dictamnus (Gas Plant)

Albus  Purpureus

 

Dictamnus (cont.)

full sun/part shade

 

H 2’ W 2’

 

3

Very slow grower but worth the wait.  Erect spikes of white aromatic flowers in June.  May cause skin irritation in hot weather.

 

Digitalis (Foxglove)

Grandiflora

Mertonensis

Spanish peaks

full sun/part shade

 

H 24-30’ W 20”

H 24-30” W 20”

H 1’ W 1’

 

4

4

4

Short lived but beautiful perennial.  Large bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors.  Tends to re-bloom if deadheaded.

 

Doronicum (Leopard’s Bane)

Leonardo Compact

full sun/part shade

 

H 14’ W 12”

 

4

Single, yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom early.  Like moist soil conditions.

 

Dracocephalum (Dragonhead)

 Blue Ice

Fuji Blue

Grandiflorum

full sun/part shade

 

H 1’ W 2’

H 1’ W 2’

H 8-14” W 12-15”

 

4

4

4

 

Large, icy-blue flower spikes early summer-August.

Brilliant blue flowers on needle-like green foliage

Dark violet-blue hooded flowers.  Likes moist, partial shade.

 

Echinacea (Coneflower)

Sunrise (yellow)

Sunset (Orange)

White Swan (White)

Doubledecker (Rose-Pink)

Ruby Star (Pink)

Ruby Giant (Pink)

Magnus (Pink)

Prairie Giant (Pink)

Coconut Lime (White)

Pink Double Delight (Pink)

Crazy Pink (Pink)

Harvest Moon (Gold)

Sundown (Orange)

full sun/part shade

 

H 30-36” W 18”

H 30-36” W 18”

H 30-36” W 18”

H 40” W24”

H 36” W 18”

H 30” W18”

H 36” W 24”

H 30-40” W 18”

H 24-30” W 18”

H 18-24” W18”

H 30” W18”

H 24-30” W 18”

H 24-30” W 18”

 

4

4

3

3

3

3

3

4

3

3

4

4

4

A must in every garden valued for their large, brightly colored flowers.  Nicknamed “King of the Daisies”.  Many new colors and shapes have been introduced.

 

 

Epilobium (Willow Herb)

fleischeri

full sun/part shade

 

H 18” w 12”

 

3

 

Delicate pink flowers on reddish stems with gray-green foliage.  Bloom spring to fall.

 

Eryngium (Sea Holly)

Blue glitter

full sun

 

H 6-8” W 12”

 

5

Metallic blue flowers July-Aug.  Good drying flower.

 

Erysimum

Mountain magic

full sun

 

H 4-8” W 5-8”

 

3

Magenta to purple, 4 petaled flowers.  Best used in troughs, rock and wall gardens.

 

Eupatorium (Mist Flower)

Gateway

Prairie Jewel

Chocolate

Puppureum (Joe-Pye Weed)

 

 

Epimedium (Barrenwort)

Sulfureum

 

Frohnleiten

 full sun

 

 

 

 

H 6’ W 4’

H 3’ W 2-3’

H 3-4’ W 2-3’

H 4-6’ W 4’

 

 

 

H 8-12”

 

H 8-12”

 

4

4

4

3

 

 

 

5

 

5

 

Clusters of red flowers on coarsely toothed foliage

Clusters of white flowers on cream speckled foliage

Bronze-purple foliage w/ creamy white flowers.

Flat topped clusters of purple flowers.

 

 

Evergreen ground cover for dry shade.  Small flowers with pale yellow sepals, yellow petals and red tinged spurs appear in clusters.

New foliage is bronze-pink turning green as it matures.  Yellow star-shaped flowers.  Prefers more moisture than other varieties.

 

Fallopia

Lemon Lace Vine

full sun

 

H 15-30’

 

5

Lemon colored vine with red stems and petioles with foamy white flowers in late summer.  Use on trellis, fence,or small tree.

 

Fern

Branford Beauty

Burgandy Lace

Ghost

Fern (cont.)

Pictum

part shade/shade

 

H 24”

H 18”

H 24-36”

 

H 12-18”

 

3

3

3

3

 

Silver gray fronds help upright by red stems.

Rich burgundy fronds w/silver stripes along veins.

Apple-green fronds appear ghostly white in shade.

 

Silver-gray fronds are dusty purple towards center.  Purple-red veins and stems.

 

Gaillardia

Bijou

Arizona Sun

Burgunder

Fanfare

full sun

 

H 10” W 18”

H 8-10” W 10-12”

H 1’ W 2’

H 18-24” W 12”

 

3

3

5

3

 

Petite red w/yellow-tipped flowers

Fiery orange-red flower w/yellow tips

Rich, wine-red flowers

Scarlet flowers flare out from the center crown like trumpets.

 

 

Gaura (Apple blossom Grass)

Siskiyou pink

Perky pink

full sun/part shade

 

H 18-24” W 15”

 

 

5

5

 

Red stems, petiole and buds.  Rose-pink flowers

 

Geranium

Katherine Adele

Karmina

Rozanne

Sanguineum

full sun/part shade

 

H 12- 15” W 15”

H 6-8” W 12”

H 20” W 24”

H 12-15” W15”

 

4

4

5

3

 

Pink/white flowers.

Pink flowers.  In fall leaves take on red tints.

Violet-blue flowers w/white eye.  Long bloomer.

Magenta flowers late spring/early summer.  Can be sheared backfor re-bloom.

 

Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath)

Compacta plena

Gypsophilia (cont)

Festival star

full sun

 

H 18” W 24”

 

H 18” W 24”

 

3

3

 

Double white flowers

 

Helleborus (Lenten Rose)

Royal Heritage

Foetidus

Niger

Orientalis Newest Hybrids

part shade/full shade

 

H 18-24” W18”

H 18-24” W 18”

H 8” W 12-18”

H 12-16” W 12-18”

 

3

4

4

4

 

 Early spring flowering Woodland plant

Branched cluster of white, rose or purple flowers.

Clusters of bell-shaped light green flowers .

Clusters of nodding, saucer-shaped white flowers.

Loose clusters of white, rose or purple flowers.

 

Helenium ((Sneezeweed)

Rubinzwerg

Wyndley

full sun

 

H 24-30” W 24”

H 30” W 24”

 

4

4

 

Brilliant, burnt red petals w/yellow and brown center.

Yellow flowers w/yellow and brown center

 

Heliopsis

Summer Nights

 

Summer Sun

full sun

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

 

3

 

4

 

Bright golden flowers w/orange-red centers on red stems.  Flowers up to 8 weeks if deadheaded.

Golden, 4in. double flowers on tall stems.

 

Hemerocallis (Day Lily)

Arctic Snow

Bella Lugosi

Canadien Border Patrol

Hemerocallis (cont.)

Daring Deception

Elegant Candy

Little Wine Cup

full sun

 

 H2’ W2’

H 32” W 24”

H 2’ W 2’

 

H 2’ W 2’

H2’  W 2’

H 20” W 18”

 

3

3

4

3

3

3

 

Pure white

Dark purple-red w/green throat, ruffled edge.

Cream w/purple-red eye zone

 

Ruffled 5in. lavender w/deep purple edges, eye zone.

Rounded, ruffled 41/2in pink w/red eye flower.

2in. wine cherry-red w/green throat.

 

 

Herniaria (Rupturewort)

Sea Foam

full sun

 

H 1” W 12”

 

5

Fabulous new groundcover with cream-edged green centered leaves

 

Heuchera (Coral Bells)

Obsidian

Dolce Crème Brule PW

Key Lime PW

Mocha Mint PW

Peach Melba PW

Purple Petticoat

Velvet Night

Palace Purple

Marmalade

Beaujolais

Black Beauty

Blackout

Caramel

Christa

Heuchera (cont.)

Citronelle

Green Spice

Hollywood

Lime Rickey

Miracle

Peach Flambe

Pinot Noir

Pinot Gris

Pistache

Rave On

Venus

Vesuvius

Mocha

Tiramisu

Snow Angel

full sun/part shade/full shade (lighter colors prefer shade)

 

H 10-15” W 15”

H 10” W 15”

H 10” W 15”

H 10” W 15”

H 12’ W 16”

H 12” W 28”

H 12’ W 20”

H 12” W20”

H 10” W 16”

H 12’ W 24”

H 12” W 24”

H 6” W 10”

H 12” W 15”

H 10” W 12-24”

 

H 12” W 14”

H 9” W 28”

H 8” W 14”

H 8” W 17”

H 10” W 12-14”

H 7” W 16”

H 10’ W 18”

H 10” W 18”

H 10” W 18”

H 8” W 20”

H 8” W 15”

H 7” W 24”

H 7” W 24”

H 16” W 30”

H 10” W 12-14”

 

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

 

Deep purple-black leaves, cream flowers.

Creamy, vanilla colored foliage w/brown sugar tint.

Very showy lime green foliage.

Small leaf w/silver foliage veined in dark green.

Peach-apricot on top, deep, dusty pink on bottom.

Dark purple, heavily ruffled foliage.

Velvety, dark purple.

Deep olive green to purplish bronze, purple under.

Shades of peach & honey w/purple undersides.

5in. burgundy leaves w/touch of silver in veins.

Deep reddish-purple ruffled leaves.

Near jet-black glossy leaves w/white flowers.

Fuzzy, bright yellow leaves w/purple-red underside.

New leaves are rose-purple turning peach later.

 

Robust, citron yellow w/silvered undersides.

Green leaves w/silver overlay, dark edges, red veins.

One of the showiest selections to be introduced.

Frosted, ruffled leaves are a beautiful lime-green.

Chartruese leaves w/ red-purple center.

Peach foliage infused with red turns plum-purple.

Deep black-purple leaves w/silver overlay, dark veins.

Young leaves are ginger turning smoky rose w/silver.

Light lime-green to chartreuse-yellow.

Deep greenish-purple leaves w/masses of pink flwrs.

Large, silver leaves w/deep green veins.

Cherry-red flowers above deep purple foliage.

New leaves are bronze-purple turning near black.

Young foliage is yellow w/red veins turning chartreu

Highly variegated, light green leaves w/creamy mottled appearance.

 

Heucherella

Strike it Rich Gold

Strick It Rich Pink

Burnished Bronze

Viking Ship

Stoplight

part shade/full shade

 

H 6” W 12”

H 6’ W 12”

H 10” W 18”

H 10” W 18”

H 6” W 12”

 

4

4

4

3

4

 

Golden foliage w/dark red veins.

Green foliage /dark veins.

Deeply divided leaves w/glossy, bronze finish.

Coral pink flowers on silvery-green leaves.

Yellow leaves w/large, dark red center feathering into veins.

 

Hedera Helix

English Ivy

part shade

 

H 12-18” W 24”

 

5

 

Low maintenance evergreen vine.

 

Hibiscus

Blue River II

Lady Baltimore

Lord Baltimore

Cranberry Punch

Disco Belle Rosy Red

Disco Belle White

Pink Clouds

full sun

 

H 4-5’ W 2’

H 4-5’ W 2’

H 4-5’ W 2’

H 24-30” W 3’

H 20-30” W 24”

H 20-30” W 24”

H 4-5’ W 3”

 

 

4

4

4

5

4

4

4

 

 Pure white flowers w/no contrasting eye.

5-6in. ruffled, pink bloom w/red center & throat.

10in. ruffled, crimson-red flowers.

4-5in. Oxblood-red blooms.  Good mildew resistance.

Very large rosy-red blooms on compact plants.

Large white blooms on compact plant.

Intense deep pink flowers w/beautiful mature leaves size, color and shape of Norway Maple.

 

Houttuynia

Chameleon

full sun/part shade

 

H 15” W 24”

 

5

 

Bright pink, white and green leaved ground cover.

 

 

Hydrangea

Petiolaris (climbing)

 

 part shade

 

H 15-30’

 

5

 

Great climber with lush, round dark green foliage.  Clusters of fragrant white flowers.

 

Hymenoxys (Old Man of the Mtn)

Prairie Sunshine

full sun

 

H 8-15” W 15”

 

3

 

Yellow daisy like flowers on.  Rocky Mountain native.

 

Iberis (Candytuft)

Tahoe

Iberis (cont)

Daglori Gem

full sun

 

H 8-10” W12”

H 24” W 18-24”

 

3

5

 

Use as edging, groundcover

Prefers well drained, sunny site

 

 

Incarvillea (perennial Gloxinia)

delavayi

part shade

 

H 12-18” W 15”

 

5

Exotic 3in. long trumpet shaped, rose-purple flowers with yellow throat.

 

Knautia

Mars Midget

part shade

 

H 16” W 12”

 

5

 

Brilliant ruby-red flowers June through frost on compact plant.

 

Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)

Royal Castle Hybrid

full sun

 

H 3’ W 2’

 

5

 

Spikes of orange, red, yellow in late summer and fall.

 

Lamium

Purple Dragon

White Nancy

Pink Chablis  

Orchid Frost

Golden Anniversary

part shade/full shade

 

H 4-8’ W 12”

H 4-8” W 12”

H 4-8” w 12”

H 4-6” w 12”

H 10” w 10”

 

3

3

3

3

3

Beautiful ground cover with different shades of silvery , blue-green foliage.

 

Lavandula (Lavender)

Grosso

Hidcote Superior

Munstead

Lavender (cont.)

Nana

full sun

 

H 24-30” W2-4’”

H 2’ W 18-24”

H 18” W 12-18”

H 12” W 12-16”

 

5

5

5

5

 Fragrant flower spikes all summer appear above silver-gray foliage.

 

Leptinella

Platt’s Black

full sun

 

H 6” W 12-15”

 

4

Tiny, almost black leafed, ferny looking foliage, w/minute white button-like flowers.  Perfect for ground cover and trough gardens.

 

Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)

Alaska

Becky 

Snowcap

Thomas Killen

Broadway Lights PW

full sun

 

H 2-3’ W 18”

H 3’ W 2”

H 12-15” W 15”

H 24-30” W 18”

H 18-24” W 18”

 

4

5

5

5

5

 

Oldest but one of the best.  3in. flowers.

Large white blooms on strong stems.

White, single flowers atop compact foliage.

Double row of petals and crested golden center.

Flowers open bright yellow, lighten to soft butter shade then turn white.

 

Liatris (Gay Feather)

Floristan white

Kobold

full sun

 

H 3-4’ W 18”

H 24” W 18”

 

3

3

This plant adds a strong vertical element to garden.

Multiple wands of white flowers.

Rosy lavender flower opens from  top to bottom.

 

Ligularia (Leopard Plant)

Desdemona  

Britt-Marie Crawford

Othello

Ligularia (cont.)

Prezewalskii

The Rocket

part shade/full shade

 

H 3-4’ W 3’

H 3’ W 2’

H 2’ W 3’

H 4’ W 3’

H 5-6’ W 3’

 

4

4

5

4

5

Great plant for woodland areas.  Prefers moist conditions.  Large leaves with orange to yellow flowers

 

Limonium (Statice)

gmelinii (Siberian Statice)

latifolium

full sun

 

H 24” W 18”

H 30” W 24”

 

4

4

 

Purple blue flowers.  Blooms July/August

Lavender blue flowers

 

 

Linum (Flax)

Namum Sapphire

part shade

 

H 10” W 12-15”

 

5

 

Dwarf plants with brilliant blue flowers

 

Liriope (Lilyturf)

Big Blue

 part shade

 

H 18” W 12”

 

5

 

Tufted foliage with dark violet flowers

 

Lobelia (Cardinal Flower)

Blue select

Queen Victoria

Cardinalis

full sun/part shade

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

H 3-4’ W 2’

H 3’ W 3’

 

3

3

3

 

Stiff, erect plant with blue flowers late summer.

Brilliant red flowers above reddish-bronze foliage.

Fire red flowers above green foliage

 

Lupinus (Lupine)

Russell Hybrids

pfull sun/part shade

 

H 30” W 18”

 

4

 

Colorful  spires of blue, red, purple, yellow and pink flowers.

 

 

Lychnis (Catchfly)

Orange Gnome

full sun

 

H 8” W 12”

 

3

Orange-scarlet flowers 1/12in across are produced above dark green/purplish/bronze leaves.

 

Lysmachia (Loosestrife)

Golden Alexander

nummularia Aurea

 full sun/part shade/full shade

 

H 18-24” W 2’

H 2-4” W 12”

 

4

4”

 

Golden variegated leaf w/yellow flowers.

Small golden leaves w/yellow flowers.   Used to cover banks, drape over walls.

 

Malva (Hollyhock Mallow)

Fastigiata

Zebrina

full sun

 

H 3-4’ W 2’

H 2-4’ W 2’

 

3

4

 

Bright rose flowers

Pink flowers with raspberry-purple markings like a pinwheel.

 

Monarda (Bee Balm)

Gardenview Scarlet

Prairie Gypsy

Raspberry Wine

 

Monarda (cont.)

full sun/part shade

 

H 2-3’ W 2’

H 18-24” W 18”

H 2-3’ W 2’

 

3

4

3

 

Scarlet red flowers.  Has high resistance to mildew.

3in. Raspberry-pink flowers w/minty scent.

Raspberry-like buds open to wine-red flowers.  Good mildew resistance.

 

Mukdenia

rossii Karasuba

part shade/full shade

 

H 8-12”

 

4

Unique perennial for part shade.  Green, fan shaped leaves topped by delicate panicles of starry white flowers.  As leaves age red tones intensify.

 

Nepeta (Catmint)

Walker’s Low

Sweet Dream

full sun

 

H 2-3’ W3’

H 1-2’ W 1-2’

 

4

4

 

Grey-green aromatic foliage w/lavender blue flowers.

Two tone pink flowers on upright clumping stems.

 

Ophiopogon (Mondo Grass)

Niger (Balck Mondo Grass)

part shade

 

H 6” W 8”

 

5

Distinctive, very dark purple foliage with pale lilac flowers July-Aug.  Slow grower that contrasts well with Hosta or other paler foliage plants.

 

Origanum

Amethyst Falls

full sun

 

H 8-12” W 24”

 

5

 Amethyst flowers flowing abundantly from ornamental hops-like cones and attractive leaves.  Drought resistant, spicy scent.

 

Pachysandra (Spurge)

Green Carpet

part shade/full shade

 

H 6-8” W 12”

 

4

Excellent ground cover for shade/part shade; forms dense, shiny carpet of foliage

 

Paeonia (Peony)

Flame

Mollis

Peter Brand

full sun/part shade

 

H 2’ W 3’

H 18” W 18-24”

H 3’ W 3-4’

 

3

3

3

 

Hot pink w/orange tones

Pink red flower w/yellow center

Large, deep red fully double flowers

 

Papaver (Poppy)

Beauty of Livermore

Little Dancing Girl

Royal Wedding

full sun

 

H 30” W 20”

H 20” W 20”

H 32 W 24”

 

3

5

3

 

Dark oxblood red flowers

Soft pink flowers with dark blotches

Pure white flower with black centers

 

Penstemon (Beards Tongue)

Husker Red

Prairie Dusk

Mystica

Rostriflorus

full sun/part shade

 

H 3’ W 2’

H 2’ W 2’

H 30” W 2’

H 2’ W 2’

 

3

3

3

4

 

Maroon-red foliage w/white, pink tinged flowers.

Rose-purple trumpet-shaped flowers on thin spikes.

Burgundy-red foliage, white flowers w/lilac highlight.

Small, red, tubular flowers.  Long blooming.

 

Periscaria

Golden Arrow

Red Dragon

part shade/full shade

 

H 18-24” W 24”

H 24’ W 30”

 

4

5

Narrow spikes of cardinal red flowers above golden lance shaped leaves

Deep maroon-silvery leaves on red stems with clusters of small white flowers in summer/fall

 

Perovskia (Russian Sage)

Little Spire

Atriplicifolia

full sun

 

H 2’ W 2’

H 48” W 24-30”

 

5

5

 

Silver foliage w/lavender-blue spikes

 

Phlox

Maculata Alpha

Maculata Omega

David

Paniculate Laura

Phlox (cont.)

Paniculate Red Feelings

Pixie Twinkle

Starfire

full sun

 

H 3’ W 2’

H 32’ W 24”

H 40” W 24”

H 3-4’ W 2’

H 28” W 24”

H 15-20” W 2’

H 3’ W 2’

 

3

3

3

4

4

4

3

 

Bright rose flowers.  Mildew resistant

Near white tinged violet flowers w/pink eye

Fragrant white flower.  Good mildew resistance

Purple w/ white centers.  Mildew resistant

Truly unique.  Decorative red bracts July/Aug

Baby pink flowers w/dark eye.  Mildew resistant

Perfumed, cherry-red flowers

 

Platycodon (Balloon Flower)

Double Blue

Double White

full sun/part shade

 

H 8-10” W 12”

H 8-10” W 12”

 

3

3

Balloon-like buds burst into fully double, bell shaped flowers

 

 

Pulmonaria (Lungwort)

Roy Davidson

Raspberry Ice

Samourai

Silver Shimmers

Bertram Anderson

Diana Clare

Majeste

part shade/full shade

 

H 8-12” W24”

H 8-12” W 24”

H 8-12” W 24”

H 8-12” W 24”

H 12’ W 12”

H 8-12” W 24”

H 10” W 24”

 

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

A useful foliage plant for edging and woodland gardens.  Low, mounding plant with green leaves that are spotted to completely overlaid with silvery-grey.  Flowers range from pink to blue to white and emerge as foliage is emerging.

 

Polemonium (Jacob’s Ladder)

Stairway to Heaven

 part shade

 

H 1-2’ W 15”

 

3

Large, variegated, bushy selection with green and white leaves tinged pink in spring.  Pale lavender blue flowers.

 

Polygonatum (Solomon’s Seal)

Variegatum

full shade

 

H 18-24” W 24”

 

3

Arching stems lined with variegated leaves with white edges.  Stems support white flowers.  Good companion plant to Hosta, ferns.

 

Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower)

Vulgaris

full sun

 

H 6-8” W 15”

 

5

 

Violet-purple flowers in early spring.

 

Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan)

Goldstrum

full sun

 

H 2’ W 2’

 

4

Deep yellow flowers w/black center

 

 

Sanguisorba (Giant Burnett)

Tenuifolia

full sun

 

H 48-60” W 30”

 

4

Red, overhanging tail-like spikes on upright plants.  Cucumber scented with rich dark green foliage.

 

Salvia

Marcus (dwarf)

Rose Queen

Eveline

May Night

Plumosa

full sun

 

H 12” W 18”

H 24” W 18”

H 25” W 18”

H 18” W 12”

H 18” W 12”

 

3

4

3

5

3

 

Dark violet-purple flowers all summer if deadheaded.

Spikes of bright rose flowers.

Two-toned light pink and purple flowers on tall spikes

Deep violet-purple flowers all summer if deadheaded.

Thick, plum-like dusty-rose blossoms.

 

Sarracenia (Pitcher Plant)

Doodle Bug

Redbug

full sun

 

6-8 “

H 6-10”

 

5

5

Native carnivorous perennial used alongside pond or bog garden.  Plant produces “pitchers” which are hollow, modified leaves covered with a hood to keep rain out and insects in.

 

Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Butterfly Blue

full sun

 

H 12-18” W20”

 

5

Lavender blue flowers all summer over short mound of ferny foliage.

 

Scutellaria (Helmet Flower)

Mongolian Skies

Smoky Hills

full sun

 

H 4” W 12-24”

H 12” W 12-16”

 

4

4

Bluish-purple tubular hooded flowers on low narrow leaves.

Deep blue flowers tipped with small white patches.

 

Sedum (Stonecrop)

Black Jack

Purple Emperor

Autumn Delight

Fulda Glow

Samuel Oliphant

Autumn Fire

Angelina

Mediovariegatum

full sun

 

H 24” W 15”

H 15” W 12”

H 18-24” W 18”

H 4” W 12”

H 24-30” W 18”

H 24-30” W 24”

H 3-5” W 12”

H 6-10” W 24”

 

3

3

 

3

3

3

3

3

3

 

Black-purple leaves w/brilliant pink flowers.  Upright.

Dark purple, almost black w/pink flowers.  Upright.

Chartruese-yellow leaves w/lt. pink flowers.  Upright.

Bronze-red foliage, rose-red flowers.  Spreading.

Green, cream, pink var. foliage w/pink flowers.

Rosy colored flower heads.  Upright.

Golden-yellow, needle-like foliage.  Yellow flowers. 

Green/cream foliage w/pale pink flowers.  Creeper.

 

Seseli (Moon Carrot)

Gummiferum

full sun/part shade

 

H 8-10” W 15”

 

5

Ferny, fine textured silver rosettes.  Pale to medium pink flowers good for use as cut flower.

 

Silene (Catchfly)

Virginica

part shade

 

H 12-15” W 10-15”

 

4

Bright red deeply cleft petals of 5 summer thru fall.  Prefers afternoon shade.

 

 

Silphium

Laciniatum (Compass Plant)

Silphium

Perfoliatum (Cup Plant)

 full sun

 

H 4-8’ W 2-3’

 

H 6-8’ W 3’

 

4

 

4

Long lived, slow growing native plant.  Tall flower stalk with up to 100 bright yellow flowers that open up over a month long period.

Strong native plant with square stems, opposite leaves joined at base, forming cups.  Large daisy-like flowers.

 

 

Spiranthes (Ladies Tresses)

Cernua var. odorata

part shade

 

H 3-4” W 6”

 

3

Porcelain white 12in. spires of sweetly scented flowers late summer/fall.  Prefers damp, organic soils.

 

Stachys

Hummelo

Grandiflora Superba

full sun/part shade

 

H 18-20’ W 12”

H 20” W 12-18”

 

4

3

Forms large clumps of green, textured leaves.  Showy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through foliage

 

Tanacetum (Painted Daisy)

Robinson’s Red

Isla Gold (Gold Leaf Tansy)

full sun/part shade

 

H 2-3’ W 18”

H 2-3’ W 18

 

3

4

Scarlet red, 21/2 in. daisy-like flowers w/yellow centers.  Ferny green foliage.

Grown mainly for its radiant yellow, fern-like foliage.  Compact, flat-topped clusters of golden yellow flowers.

 

Teucrium (Gernmander)

chamaedrys

full sun

 

H 10-15” W 12”

 

5

Shrub-like green foliage can be sheared.  Purple flowers in late summer

 

Thermopsis (False Lupine)

Sophia

full sun

 

H 12-18” W 12”

 

5

Resemble Lupines.  Abundance of large, sunny yellow spikes of pea-like flowers.  Heat & drought tolerant.

 

Thymus (Creeping Tyme)

Coccineus

full sun

 

H 2-4” W 12”

 

3

Forms a dense, flat mat of dark green leaves topped with magenta-red flowers.

 

Tiarella (Foam Flower)

Iron Butterfly

Jeeper’s Creepers

Spring Symphony

Wherry

Black Snowflake

Crow Feather

part shade/full shade

 

H 6-8” W 12”

H 6” W 12”

H 6” W 10”

H 12” W 12”

H 8” W 12”

H 8” W 12”

 

4

4

4

4

4

4

Low maintenance plants that are spectacular when planted en masse.  Great for woodland and shade areas.  Prefer moist, slightly acidic soil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tricyrtis (Toad Lily)

Tojen

Variegata

Moonlight

Gilt Edge

part shade/full shade

 

H 18-24” W 18”

H 20” W 18”

H 20” W 18”

H 18-24” W 18”

 

4

5

4

4

Orchid shaped flowers on tall stems

 

Trollius (Chinese Globeflower)

Golden Queen

part shade/full shade

 

H 24” W 18-24”

 

3

Golden-orange, 2-3in. bowl shaped flowers with upright stamens contrast with dark green foliage.

 

Verbascum (Mullein)

Plum Smokey

Summer Sorbet

 full sun

 

H 18” W 18”

H 24” W 24”

 

5

 

 

 

5

Short, stocky spikes of smoky-purple flowers rising from a tight rosette of bold, green leaves.

Tall, sturdy stalks of purple flowers with a hint of peach with a darker raspberry eye.

 

Verbena

Bipinnitifida

Prairie Candles

part shade/full shade

 

H 6-12” W 12-18”

H 12-30” W 18-24”

 

4

3

Purple flowers on ferny foliage throughout the summer

Rare white form of showy spiked native plant.

 

Veronica

Sunny Border Blue

Waterperry Blue (creeper)

Aztec Gold (creeper)

Darwins Blue

Lavender Flame

Royal Candles

Rosenrot (Red Fox)

White Icicles

full sun/part shade

 

H 18-20” W 18”

H 4-6” W 12”

H 6” W 12”

H 12-16” W 12”

H 12-14” W 12”

H 15-18” W 12”

H 12-15” W 12”

H 16” W 12”

 

5

5

4

4

4

4

3

3

 

Violet blue spikes above compact dark foliage.

Groundcover w/lavender-blue flowers w/white eyes.

Brilliant gold leaves w/sky blue flowers

Dwarf plant w/blue-purple flowers.  Heat tolerant.

Dark lavender spikes.  Long blooming.

Dwarf variety w/violet blue flowers.

Fuschia pink spikes  top compact green foliage.

Profusely flowering white spikes.

 

Wisteria

Aunt Maude

 full sun

 

H 12-18’ W 4’

 

4

Blue violet flowers are packed densly on current season’s growth.  Long, shiny pods add interest in late summer/fall