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PERENNIALS

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Perennials are plants that come back bigger and better, year after year!

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We have used Latin names here, not to confuse or intimidate you, but for accuracy since many perennials have the same common name. 
New varieties for 2010 are highlighted.

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Achillea - Yarrow - The Greek God, Achilles, used this plant to heal wounds.  Great in full sun, adapts well to dry soil, and makes a great cut flower!  These beauties can be dried easily by hanging upside down.  Yarrow will bloom all summer, if spent blooms are removed.  Cut back after blooming to tidy plant and for a repeat performance.    DEER RESISTANT PLANT

filipendulina 'Parkers'  Large golden flowered 3'-4' yarrow, great cut, very hardy, sun.  Best for drying!

millefolium 'Anthea' Silver foliaged yarrow, pure yellow flowers, erect 2' stems. Best of the Bunch!

millefolium 'Appleblossom' Beautiful rosey pink flowers that fade to soft pink. Sturdy plant with dark green feathery leaves.   Lovely in mass. 18" tall. Sun.
millefolium 'Debutante' Refined yarrow mix with a wide range of unusual colors including pink, rose, lilac, salmon, purple, red, coral, orange, ivory, light yellow, gold. Dense textured 6" flower heads, robust weather tolerant 2' plants.

millefolium 'Cerise Queen' Fern Leaf Yarrow with amazing red blooms.  18" lacy fern foliage.  Great cut flower.

millefolium 'Moonshine' Semi-evergreen foliage, with a very well behaved habit making it a popular one to have in the garden. Beautiful lacy silver foliage. Golden yellow flowers. 24" tall, full sun. 

millefolium 'Paprika' This hybrid selection is renowned for its large clusters of bright red flowers.  It is a vigorous grower that will quickly form a dense weed-blocking mat.  Sun.  18"-24" high.

millefolium 'Summer Pastels' AAS award winner Yarrow with lovely mix of pastel flowers, ferny foliage.

millefolium 'Terra Cotta' Burnished russet flowers, silver foliage, full sun.

millefolium 'Pink Grapefruit' The Tutti Frutti™ Series of Yarrows were recently bred in the Netherlands. Plants are compact and bushy, with very uniform blooming over a long season. This selection has clusters of flowers that begin dusty rose-pink, ageing to a soft creamy pink. Excellent for cutting. 

millefolium 'Pomegranate'  a new, compact, sturdy variety of yarrow that not only possess outstanding flower power, but also has all the classic attributes of being deer resistant, attracting butterflies, and can be cut and dried for everlasting arrangements, and is tolerant of hot, dry garden sites. Striking magenta, red growing to 24” tall requiring no staking.  Deadhead for continuous blooming. 

ptarmica 'Pearl Superior' Pristine white flower heads, 18" tall yarrow, full sun. Good substitute for Baby's Breath!

 

Aconitum carmichaelii - Monkshood - Light Wedgwood blue flowers, very tall, 4' - 6' Tall, blooms September & October.  Shade or part sun.

'Arendsii' - Spikes of deep navy blue helmet-shaped flowers bloom in September, 3'-4' tall, sun.

          cammarum 'Bicolor' - Hybrid Monkshood with blue & white

          flower spikes in mid-summer.  Sun or part shade.  3'-4' tall.

napellus Monkshood - Lovely deep blue helmet-shaped flowers bloom in July & August, 36" tall. Shade or part-sun.

Aegopodium podograria 'Variegata' Bishops Weed-variegated groundcover, 6", very tough, fast grower. Drought tolerant & tough as nails.  Sun, shade.

Agastache 'Black Adder'  - Hyssop - produces strong bottle brush like stalks of light blue flowers which emerge from purple buds. They bloom from mid -summer and continue until early fall. Its foliage smells distinctly like black licorice, hence its name Anise Hyssop.

'Blue Fortune' - Fragrant licorice-scented Anise Hyssop blooms from summer until Fall with spikes of edible lavender-blue flowers.  2'-3' tall, sun.  Flowers are edible & taste like Good 'N Plenty candy!

Ajania pacifica  Silver green rosettes bear distinctive silver edges giving this plant the common name of Silver & Gold Plant. Tansy-like yellow flowers in fall. Excels in dry, sandy areas. Sun, 12" tall.

Ajuga pyramidalis  'Metallica Crispa' New & unusual compact mat of crinkled deep bronze purple foliage, blue flowers in spring.  Grows only 6" high in shade or  part sun.  All Ajugas make exceptional shade ground cover.  

 'Burgundy Glow' Beautiful shades of pink and cream. Blue flowers, a low mat. Shade.

'Catlins Giant' Giant Bugleweed groundcover, large bronze leaves, blue flowers, shade or part sun..

'Purple Torch' Lavender/pink flower spikes above glossy purple foliage, turning bronze in winter. Shade or part sun.

‘Mahogany’ New! Mat forming mahogany (almost black) colored foliage, blue flowers.

 rubra - Fastest spreading groundcover, blue flowers.  

'Renick'   Lime green foliage with dark green flecks. Blue flowers in May, 6"-8" tall, winter foliage is bronze, pink & purple.  Shade/part. 

x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip' New variety from Italy!  A very dwarf Ajuga, only 6" high, with cute clumps of shiny chocolate colored foliage. 

Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese' Lady's Mantle - 18" Gray green foliage, airy chartreuse flowers.  Raindrops bead up on its slightly ruffled foliage.  Very charming.  Shade.
 

Althea/Alcea - Hollyhocks -This one will definitely remind you of Grandma's garden. Wonderful crepe paper flowers are very tall and long-blooming in mid-summer. Cut back after blooming, more will come!

'Creme DeCassis' An absolute must have for the cottage garden! Superb first year flowering perennial with stunning veined flowers in a  blackcurrant color, fading to paler berry shades around the edges.  Stately 6' tall, single, semi-double and double blooms all on one stem. 

'Peaches & Dreams' - Double peach colored hollyhock, lovely color in the garden, sun, 6'-7' tall.

rosea 'Summer Carnival Mix'   Big powder-puff blossoms in every shade of pink, rose, red, and yellow!  Great for cutting. 

rosea 'Majorette' An old-fashioned favorite unlike other cultivars in that it is dwarf and bushy reaching only 3'tall. Flowers are rosette-like, semi-double in pale colors including yellow, and apricot. Blooms early summer.  Attractive to butterflies. 

sylvestris 'Mystic Merlin Mix' Big striped flowers of true blue or lavender adorn this miniature hollyhock.  full sun or part shade, 5'-6' tall.  Also known as Malva sylvestris.

zebrina - Zebra Hollyhock - An unusual hollyhock with miniature single flowers striped purple and white.  Sun.  Best of the bunch!  Reseeds freely.  Also known as Malva zebrina.

 

Alyssum montanum ‘Mountain Gold’ Canary yellow flowers on mat-forming silver foliage.  Sun.  (Also Known As Aurinia)

saxatilis ‘Compacta’ Profuse blooms of bright yellow flowers over silvery/green foliage. Fragrant. (a.k.a. Aurinia)

Amsonia hubreckii - Blue Star - Silvery blue flower clusters above finely divided foliage.   Exceptional golden fall colored foliage grows 3' – 4’ tall.  Sun or part sun.  

          tabernaemontana Lovely sky blue flowers over willowy foliage, great fall color. Sun. One of our favorites!

Anemone coronaria 'DeCaen Mix' - Early spring blooming poppy-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, red and white. Good cut flower.

coronaria 'St. Brigid Mix' Double poppy-like spring flowers in pink, blue, red & white. Sun or part shade.

x hybrida 'Andrea Atkinson'  Bright white flowers  over attractive dark foliage keep the garden going in that difficult period in mid-to-late summer when there's not much to be excited about. What's more, they keep on going into fall, when they are positively the brightest thing in the garden. 
x hybrida 'Margaret' Double dark pink flowers bloom in fall in the shaded or partly sunny garden.  30" tall.
‘Party Dress’ Japanese Anemone - Big fluffy double pink flowers on 36” high stems, shade or part sun.  Anemones are Deer Resistant.

hupehensis 'Prince Henry'  Deep rose semi double flowers bloom a bit later than other Fall blooming Japanese Anemones.  36" tall.

hupehensis 'September Charm'  Single rose pink flowers make this Japanese Anemone a charmer.   Of course, it blooms in September.  24" tall.
x hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’  3 1/2" semi-double dark pink flowers in fall, 3' tall.

'Whirlwind'  White semi-double flowers with ruffled edges blooms in fall.  36" tall.

pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rubra’ Wine colored, bell shaped flowers in April, fern-like foliage comes after blooming.

Anthemis 'Sauce Hollandaise'  Erect, well-behaved clumps of creamy white daisies in June & July.  Foliage grows 24" tall & is feathery & fragrant.

'Kelwayi' Golden Marguerite Daisy - Free flowering, providing an abundance of yellow daises all summer and fall for bouquets, dried arrangements and wreaths. The foliage is elegantly cut and aromatic. Plants will be about 3' tall and should be pinched once, like Mums, after planting.  Sun.

 

Aquilegia - Columbine - Blooming in late spring & early summer, the flower is thought to resemble a cluster of doves.  Columbine does best in light shade.  It is a hummingbird bounty with unmatched intricate flowers.  Columbines are deer-resistant plants.

canadensis - Native Wild Columbine, large and tough, dainty red & yellow flowers. Grows 18"-24" tall.  Part-sun, shade. 

canadensis 'Little Lanterns'   - A North American Native Columbine, shorter than the above species, so plant at woodland's edge.  Tons of brilliant red & yellow flowers, 12"-18" tall.  

'Music Mix' Compact Columbine (12" - 18") blooming in early summer with large spurred flower. Mixed colors, Shade, part-sun.

x 'McCana Hybrids’ Large showy spurred flowers of red, pink and yellow, 2’-3’ tall, shade or part shade.

'Songbird Blue' An old-fashioned favorite, valued for its handsome, durable foliage and the airy charm of its fragrant blooms. "Songbird" varieties have been hybridized for larger blossoms on more compact plants. They prefer a partially shaded location.

'Songbird Cardinal' Award winning variety with red and white, bicolor blossoms that last two weeks in a vase. The flowers face upright, making this a very showy plant in the border. They are also large and long spurred.

vulgaris ‘Woodside Variegata’  Nodding double deep purple flowers over unique gold & green variegated foliage.  Reseeds freely.   Brightens a shady spot, but also tolerates sun.

Arabis blepharophylla 'Spring Charm' Rose tinted flowering Rock Cress, good for edging or rock gardening. Sun, 12".

caucasica 'Snowcap' Pure white flowering Rock Cress, drought tolerant plant.

Arenaria montana - Mountain Sandwort -Pure white flowers over mat-forming glossy-leaved foliage. Excellent for rock gardens, Sun, part-shade 4".

Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ Thrift or Sea Pink, low growing mat, long blooming pink flowers from early spring on. Sun.

Artemisia  Wormwood - Named for the Greek Goddess, Artemis, this bold silver foliage adds dramatic accent to the garden.   Foliage is very aromatic.   Sun or part sun.

lactiflora ‘Guizho’ Distinctive dark green foliage on mahogany stems, 4’ sprays of creamy white flowers in summer.

ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' 18-24" Wormwood with silvery rectangular leaves. Sun. Aromatic foliage.

schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'  Lovely 6" cushions of silvery gray, full sun, needs good drainage.

stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'   Deeply lobed, Dusty Miller-like Artemisia, useful for edging, accent or container plantings.  Drought tolerant, sun lover.  12" tall.

Aruncus aethusifolius - Goatsbeard -12" tall creamy plumes  in June, lacy foliage. Sun or semi-shade.

dioicus - Goatsbeard - Astilbe-lookalike, but taller 4'. White blossoms in sun or semi-shade.

Asarum canadense - Ginger - Beautiful, carefree groundcover for woodland areas.  Heart-shaped foliage, deer-resistant - who could ask for more?  Grows only 6" tall.

Asclepias - Butterfly Weed or  Milkweed plants are a host plant for Monarch butterflies, but milkweed is also a highly sought nectar source for many other butterfly species. Aside from attracting Monarch butterflies for egg-laying, milkweed entices swallowtails, painted ladies, and many other butterflies for its nectar. Milkweed also draws hummingbirds and hummingbird moths to the garden for nectar.

incarnata ‘Cinderella’  Butterfly Weed - Clusters of rose-purple, sweetly scented, long lasting butterfly blooms. 3-4’ tall.

tuberosa - Butterfly Weed - Excellent late summer, orange wild flower. Once established, these plants do not like to be disturbed because of their long tap root.  Very hardy,  plant in full sun. 24’ tall.

'Ice Ballet' White blooming butterfly weed. 3-4’ tall.

Asparagus - Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is enjoyed by many gardeners. It can be productive for 15 or more years.  Plant in full sun.

Aster - Billowy masses of tiny yellow-centered lavender, purple, blue, pink or white blossoms, form clouds of color for a month or two in late summer and early fall. Asters range greatly in size and color, making them versatile in the garden.

dumosus 'Wood's Pink' Long blooming light pink flowers provide color for 4-6 weeks in late summer.  Grows 8"-12" tall and is mildew resistant.  Sun.

'Wood's Purple' Same as above, but lovely purple/blue flowers in late summer.  12" tall.

ericoides 'Schneegitter' Prostrate, mat-forming small green leaves bear hundreds of small white flowers in September.  Only 4" tall, sun.

frikartii 'Wonder of Staffa' Outstanding lilac blue daisy flowers, bloom all summer. Best of the Bunch!

frikartii ‘Flora’s Delight’ Warm lilac semi-double flowers are produced from August through October in full sun. Mounding plant grows 18" tall.

lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'  36" tall Aster with tiny bronze-black foliage, blooms white daisies in late summer.  Striking

novae angliae (New England) 'Purple Dome' Compact 18" plant, very heavy bloomer, a knock-out! 

novae belgii ‘Celeste’  New York Aster - Lavender summer flowering Aster, 18” – 24” tall.

‘Patricia Ballard’  Soft pink summer flowering aster, very butterfly friendly.  18” tall, sun.

Asteromea mongolica Mongolian Aster -Dainty, fully double white flowers top this 2' bush all summer.  A tough, adaptable award-winning plant.  Sun or part shade.  (Also known as Kalimeris pinnifitida)

 

Astilbe - Delicate & feathery, Astilbe is a favorite perennial for shady, moist locations.  It also performs well in full sun if given enough water.  Flowers are produced in great quantities in June & July.  In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter.  The old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage.  Prune in early spring.  Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

'Aphrodite' Red &  white flower parts combine to form vibrant rosy-red plumes on upright red stems. 16" tall.

arendsii ‘Amethyst'  Lavender plumes appear in  July on this 36"  tall variety.  

'Astary Mix' A naturally compact Astilbe growing only 12" tall, in lovely plumes of pink , rose & white.

'Diamonds & Pearls'  is a compact, upright, mounded astilbe that features tiny pure white flowers in late spring to early summer Mass in the shade garden for a stunning effect.  Grows 28” tall.
'Deutschland' - Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is bronze-green.   Pure, glistening white flowers in early and mid summer. Extra dense flower plumes.
'Fanal' - Colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green  foliage.   Astilbe ‘Fanal’ blooms in mid summer and is 24” tall.

‘Granat’  Handsome plants for the perennial border. Produces masses of colorful feathery scarlet red flower plumes.
'Heart & Soul'  Enormous long lasting, lavender-pink blooms form a pyramid above 32" plants.  Bred to be very tolerant of heat, humidity, and can tolerate more sun than most astilbes.

'Hyazinth' Tall mid season Astilbe with light purple blooms in profusion from mid July onwards. Grow in moist soil in sun or light shade.  Blooming a little later than most Astilbes, and thus extending the season.  36" tall. NEW

‘Montgomery’ has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage, 20" tall.

'Peach Blossom' Delicate salmon-pink flowers, 20" tall.  Sun or shade.

'Rheinland' Short fluffy pink  plumes, 24" tall, early bloomer.

'Spinell' Carmine - red flower plumes, 30" tall, late bloomer. Nice bushy plant.

'Sprite' Shell pink flower plumes on 12" compact plants.  1994 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.  Shade/part sun.  

'Snow Drift' An excellent white with light green foliage blooming late July & August, 24".

'Superba' Magenta-pink flowers on tall 36" upright stems in late summer and early fall.  Sun or shade.

chinensis ‘Pumila’ Dwarf Chinese Astilbe grows a compact 12".  rose colored plumes appear in August and September.   Sun, part-sun or shade.

 

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Baptisia australis - Blue False Indigo - Eye-catching true blue sweet-pea like flowers completely cover this 36" tall perennial in June.  The spring flowers are present for 3 to 4 weeks.   The common name Blue False Indigo, refers to the use of this perennials by early Americans as a dye.  Baptisia is a true American beauty that attracts a number of butterflies to the garden.  Sun or  part sun.   2010 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR

Begonia grandis - Perennial begonia bearing pendulous pink flowers in summer. Shade loving 24" - 36". Wonderful woodland  plant giving height to the middle or back of the shade garden.

Bellis perennis - English Daisy - Cute as a button, 6" tall clump-forming plant blooming in early spring in shades of pink, red and white. 

Bergenia cordfolia Leathery evergreen leaves make this a standout for the shade garden. Red bell-shaped flowers attract early hummingbirds. 10" tall.

Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' Bolton's Aster - Great plant for the fall garden, 4-5' tall covered in pink. Sun.

asteroides 'Snowbank' Fantastic fall bloomer, 4' - 6' white clouds of small daisies, sun.

'Nana' Same great Bolton's Aster, but a dwarf variety, only 18" tall.  

Brunnera macrophylla - Siberian Bugloss - Moisture loving woodland plant blooming in sun or shade. Superior low maintenance plant. Blue forget-me-not flowers in spring.  Plant in shady areas of the border, woodland gardens, naturalized areas or along ponds or streams as a specimen or in groups. May also be used as an informal ground cover.

'Jack Frost'  Beautiful silver foliage and blue flowers for the woodland and shady garden.  'Jack Frost' handles more direct sun that most other variegated types of Brunnera, though in hot-summer regions some afternoon shade is recommended to prevent leaf scorch.

'Hadspen Cream' The best variegated Brunnera!  With greater vigor and more attractive variegation than others in this family, Hadspen Cream is a splendid addition to the shade garden! Its bold heart-shaped leaves are crisply edged in ivory in spring, the color deepening to cream and then sunny yellow as the weather warms in summer. And in spring the entire plant is covered in small, starry blue blooms! A treasure for every season! 

 

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Caltha - Marsh Marigold - Handsome plants with bold, bright green foliage, showy buttercup flowers.  Likes moist, shady areas, perfect around ponds.  Only 8" tall.

Campanula - Bellflower/Canterbury Bells - A truly outstanding group of perennials.  Bellflowers bloom mostly in shades of blue, a very useful and cooling color.  Plant in sun or light shade and cut back to promote continuous flowering.'

carpatica 'Blue Clips'  Carpatian Bellflower - Carpets of blue bell-flowers on compact plants, great for edging.  8"-10" tall, Sun, part shade.

carpatica 'White Clips'  Pristine white bell-flowers on compact mounds perfect for summer flowering.

glomerata ‘Joan Elliot’ Excellent blue/violet bell flower, perfect for part-sun/part shade areas. Cut Campanulas back after blooming, to tidy plant and to promote re-bloom.

Superba' Rich purple bellflowers on 2' stems in June and July. Sun, Part-sun.

medium Canterbury Bells, vigorous plants with large cupped flowers, nice in cottage garden, great cut flower.  Bi-ennial.

persicifolia 'Alba' White bell-shaped flowers on 30" stems. May/June flowering. Sun, part-sun.
poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall'  Lovely cascading, cool blue,  bell-shaped flowers on mat growing foliage.  An excellent plant for a rock gardens, wall, patio container, window box, or hanging basket. 8-10" high.  Sun, part shade.

‘Blue’ saucer shaped flowers, can tolerated quite a bit of shade.

'Telham Beauty' Unusually large, rich blue flowers. Grows 3' tall, a good cut flower. Sun, part sun.

punctata 'Cherry Bells' Fat, pendulous, cherry-red tubular lowers are attractive to hummers. 24" - 30" tall.

'Wedding Bells' Pendulous white tubular flowers, 24" tall. Sun or part sun.

rotundifolia Bluebells of Scotland - Sun, part sun, adorable, 6" tall, very long blooming mats of bluebells.

 

Caryopteris 'First Choice' - Bluebeard - Inky blue buds open to a luscious lilac blue spike.  This compact Bluebeard grows 18"-24" tall.  A wonderful late summer, early autumn bloomer!

'Dark Knight' Deep rich purple flowers above dark green foliage.  Grows 2'-3' tall and blooms in late summer into fall.  Sun.

'Longwood Blue' Silvery foliage, with sky blue flowers.  A heavy bloomer.  36-42" tall.  Blooms late summer, early autumn.

Centaurea - Corn Flowers - Bachelor Buttons - Bluets - These are very long-blooming, neat flowers with a delicate pin-cushiony shape. Grow Cornflowers in full sun or light shade. A very long-lived perennials and a good cut flower.

montana Mountain Bluet - Lovely blue pincushion flowers 30" above silvery gray foliage.  One of our best sellers every year!  Sun.

Cerastium tomentosum - Snow In Summer - Silvery gray 6" groundcover, pure white blossoms. With its cascading foliage, it lends itself to container gardening. Drought tolerant, easy care.  Sun or part sun.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides - Plumbago - Brilliant dark blue flowers on 6" compact plants. Blooms July-Sept.   Sun/Part sun.

'My Love' A new Plumbago cultivar that is characterized by compact habit, intense golden-yellow foliage, and clear-blue flowers in summer. Stunning for shady or partly-shaded areas. 

Chelone glabra - White Turtlehead, often flushed with pink. 24" tall. Late blooming, sun, part-shade.

obliqua 'Lyonni' Pink Turtlehead Lovely late blooming flowers, long blooming, sun, part shade.

lyonii 'Hot Lips' Distinctive pink "beaked" flowers. Attractive bronze new spring foliage, 36" tall in sun or part sun.

Cheiranthus – Wall Flower – Masses of lovely golden flowers in spring.   Sun, part sun, 12" tall.  Reseeds freely.

Chrysogonum virginanum ‘Pierre’ Golden Star - 8"-12" plants bear yellow daisies all spring. Lovely groundcover, often reblooms.  Sun or shade.

Cimicifuga simplex 'The Pearl' Bugbane - Very large white fragrant bottlebrush flowers, astilbe-like foliage. Dramatic in the open woodland garden. Sun, part-shade, 4" tall.

Clematis - Assorted varieties - 3 Gallon Pots - $16.99 List under Vines.

Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley - 6" dark green leaves, creamy white fragrant bell-shaped flowers in spring. Shade groundcover.

 

Coreopsis - Tickseed - The common name for this plant comes from the small shiny black seeds that resemble ticks.  These mostly yellow  daisies grow best in full sun.  Tickseed is actually a wildflower in our area.  The longevity of bloom on these plants is their greatest asset.  Coreopsis can be trimmed back after blooming to tidy plant and to encourage repeat blooming.

Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' Yellow orange blooms over low mats of deep green leaves.  Grows 6"-9" tall.  Sun/ part sun.
auriculata 'Zampfir' Golden tubular flowered Coreopsis.

grandiflora ‘Domino’ Dwarf Coreopsis variety only 15", golden flowers with black eye.

‘Early Sunrise’ AAS winner, golden yellow flowers come early, bloom all summer. Sun.

'Heliot'  A Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner, bred to stay tight and compact - perfect for a smaller garden or container. The flowers are single with a burgundy ring around the center disk and they bloom from early summer right through to frost. 

'Illico'  This well--branched Coreopsis has a naturally compact habit and is covered in golden yellow blooms from May until October.  Sun, 12"-14" tall. 

'Jethro Tull' Fluted golden petals and a compact habit are the trademark of this  Coreopsis.  Blooms mid-spring to mid-summer.  Grows 18" tall, in full sun, and makes a great cut flower.

‘Sunray’ 2-3’ fully double flowers cover this plant in spring, re-bloomer, sun.

lanceolata ‘Baby Sun’ 10" tall dwarf Coreopsis, yellow with bronze eye, great for border. Sun.

x'Tequila Sunrise' An exciting new variegated form of Coreopsis.  Brilliant golden flowers in summer over creamy-yellow variegated foliage.  16" tall, sun.

x 'Full Moon' Brilliant canary yellow flowers, up to 3" across, bloom from July until frost.  24" tall, sun. 

'Limerock Ruby'   A great new long-blooming red flower for the perennial border.  Daisy flowers are velvety ruby red.  Cut back to  tidy and for re-bloom.  Sun or part sun.  

'Limerock Passion'  Lavender daisies with yellow centers bloom in summer.  Cut back to tidy foliage and for repeat performance.  16" tall, sun.

rosea  Feathery 18" plants covered with pink daisies, thread leaf foliage.

rosea 'Sweet Dreams’ Big bi-color flowers are white with a dark raspberry colored center.  New.  18"-24" tall.  Sun/part.
rosea 'Heavens Gate' This hardy fine-leafed selection is blanketed in vivid pink flowers with darker centers all summer. Looks impressive as a mass planting.  Cut back for continuous flowering.  15" tall.  Sun.

verticillata 'Creme Brulee'  A yellow-flowered Coreopsis that is being promoted as an improved version of  ‘Moonbeam’.  It has larger, deeper yellow flowers on a more vigorous plant. This is a thread leaf-type that  grows in bushy clumps to 20” tall.  Butter-yellow daisy-like flowers  bloom profusely from June to October.  Sun or part sun.

verticillata 'Golden Gain' Drought-tolerant 18" clump forming thread leaf Coreopsis.  Large golden daisy flowers in summer.  

verticillata 'Moonbeam' 1992 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR. Very long blooming lemon yellow flowers, 18" compact bushes.

verticillata' Zagreb' Masses of small golden daisies over finely cut foliage, very tough, plant, sun. Best of the Bunch & one of the best perennials for hot, dry NJ summers. Cut back to tidy and for repeat performance.

Corydalis lutea- Yellow Bleeding Heart, sweet woodland perennial for shaded areas. Great with ferns and hostas.

Crocosmia 'George Davidson' Universally regarded as the best yellow crocosmia, for the radiance of its golden yellow blossoms, their size, and their plentiful numbers.  The plants are easy to grow, reach 16 inches or more in height, and bloom from late summer into the fall.  Flowers are carried on slender stems and excellent for cutting.

'Emily McKenzie'  Soft orange flowers with red accents add brilliant color to the late summer border. Grows 24" tall with sword-like leaves.  Sun.

'Lucifer' Broad handsome sword-like foliage, brilliant red flowers, summer bloom. Tallest   of the Montbretias - 3'-4' tall.  Beautiful scarlet red flower spikes.  Sun.

Crambe cordifolia - Colewort - Massive ornamental plant for the garden!  Crambe will cover itself with a fragrant frothy mass of flowers above 5' tall glossy foliage.  A real border giant that grows in even poor, dry soil. Use it at the back of a flower bed as a backdrop for other flowers, or grow alone as a specimen plant.  Grow in full or part sun.

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Daylilies are listed under the letter H for Hemerocallis, the latin name for Daylily.

Delosperma cooperi - Ice Plant - A tough drought-resistant succulent ground cover with lavender daisy flowers all summer long!  Its foliage shimmers like ice crystals in the sunlight.  Sun.

floribundum 'Starburst' Glossy green succulent foliage with 2" daisy-like bright pink shimmering flowers with white centers bloom all summer long! Sun.

'Tiffindell Magenta'  A carpeting ice plant,  native to the mountains of South Africa. It produces a tight mat of evergreen foliage and bears small purple flowers early in spring.  Sun. 

Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' - Delphinium - Noted for its multitude of blue blossoms, these plants are compact and bushy, only 12-18" in bloom. No staking is necessary. 

'Magic Fountain Mix'  A nice mix of the much loved Delphinium!  Bushy 24" tall in rich colors of  blues, purples, roses, and creams.  Sun.

'Pacific Giant Black Knight'  Deep, midnight violet-purple blooms with a dark bee. Giant 5'-6' tall striking spikes of vibrant color great for  the back of the flower bed or up  against a picket fence.  An old-fashioned  favorite! 

'Summer Mornings' A breakthrough in dwarf Delphiniums, charming 'Summer Morning' features well-branched foliage and a long season of pale rose-pink blooms.  Plant in full sun, blooms June-Sept, 12" tall.

'Summer Nights'  Deepest blue flowers on a well branched plant.  Compact Delphinium grows only 18" tall in full sun.  Blooms in summer.

'Summer Skies'   Foliage is finely cut, but sturdy.  Immense, graceful light to medium blue spikes with brilliant white centers. from early  Height 5'.

Dendranthema zawadskii ‘Clara Curtis’ Pink daisies on 24" plants, hardy (Formerly Chrysanthemum).  Reblooms.  Cut back after blooming for repeat flowering.  Sun.  Deer-resistant.

'Sheffield' - Prolific long blooming apricot pink beauty blooming  30"-36".  Grows best in full sun and blooms Sept through Oct.   Deer-resistant.

Dianthus - Maiden Pinks - Carnations -These mostly low-growing plants have been standard in perennial beds for years, and with good reason.  These pest free, long blooming mini carnations, often accompany clean blue green spikes of foliage.  Great in hot, dry areas.

amurensis ‘Siberian Blues’ New!  Profusions of lavender/blue single carnations grow 16” tall in the sun garden.  Nice for cutting.  Fragrant. 

x allwoodii ' Frosty Fire'  Deep red min-carnation blooms flower above mounds of blue-green foliage in early summer.  Cut back when done blooming to keep tidy, and for repeat blooming.  Sun.  Compact plant grows 6" tall. 

barbatus – Sweet William – Flower colors so brilliant, they hurt your eyes!   Reseeds freely     -  an old fashioned cottage garden favorite!  12” – 18” tall.

caryophyllus 'Grenadin' - Dwarf mixed double and semi-double aromatic carnation flowers on 18" stems, excellent cut flower.
caryophyllus 'King of Blacks' A free flowering scented variety with rich single deep red flowers.  Excellent as a cut flower.  Grows 18" tall, sun.

deltoides ‘Pacino’ 6-8" mat forming Maiden Pink bearing thousands of lavender flowers, sun.
gratianapolitanus 'Firewitch' Exceptional long period of bloom makes this this the 2006 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.  Low-growing foliage with fragrant magenta blooms.  Sun or part sun. 

gratianapolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' Grass-like gray/green cushions of fragrant double pink carnation flowers. Irresistibly cute, only 6" high. Cheddar Pinks are an old-time favorite.

plumarius 'Zing Rose' 12" tall plants covered in a profusion of crimson red single flowers.  Sun.  Plant in the front of the border, rock garden, or cascading over a rock wall.

plumarius 'Zing Salmon' A new salmon version of the famous 'Zing Rose' excellent for containers, groundcover or for cascading over walls.  Sun.  

 

Dicentra - Bleeding Hearts - It's always a sure sign that winter's over when this lovely pendulous heart shaped flower blooms. Grow in shade or light shade for dependable beauty. Some varieties will bloom all summer. All Bleeding Hearts are DEER RESISTANT!

'Burning Hearts' Long-blooming stems of heart-shaped, deep rose red flowers arch above delicate, blue gray, fernlike foliage. Compact and mounding.  6"-12" high 

eximia - Fringed Bleeding Heart - Longest blooming Bleeding Heart - Excellent shade plant 12", very attractive to hummingbirds.

eximia ‘Snowflakes’ – White fringed Bleeding Heart – A beauty!

formosa ‘Luxuriant’ Cherry red blossoms from April - July,  tolerates some sun.

spectabilis Old-fashioned bleeding heart bearing heart shaped pink flowers in May & June,  36" tall.  Sun or part sun.

Foliage turns yellow & dies back when done blooming.

spectabilis 'Alba' White old-fashioned Bleeding Heart grows 24" in the shade.  Foliage dies back after blooming.

 

 

Digitalis - Foxglove - These well-known perennials are the source of the heart drug.  Grow in full sun or part shade.  Be sure to remove spent flower spikes, as side shoots will appear.  Foxgloves grow best in full sun, or very light shade.  FOXGLOVES ARE DEER-RESISTANT PLANTS.

 x 'Foxy' Dwarf Foxglove - This striking flower, with spotted throats, comes in a great mixture of colors - rose, lavender, cream, yellow & red in June & July.  Very showy compact plants grow 30" tall.  Foxgloves grow best in full or part sun.

grandiflora - Yellow Foxglove 24"- 36" tall, a self-seeder.

mertonensis - Strawberry Foxglove - True perennial foxglove bearing flower spikes the color of crushed strawberries, sun, part sun, 3-4' tall.

purpurea 'Candy Mountain'  The first foxglove with upward facing flowers!!  This makes the speckled throats of these large rose pink flowers clearly visible!  These gorgeous flowers bloom in abundance on 3-4' tall flower stalks in early summer. Ideal for the middle or back of the border.  Sun or part sun.

purpurea 'Camelot'  This series was selected for its vigor, reliability and heavy flowering for up to 6 weeks.  Big trumpet-shaped flowers form impressive pyramids on sturdy 48" stems. Cream, Lavender, Rose & White flowers.

purpurea 'Excelsior' Tall spikes of large bells in summer, sun or shade, 48" tall.

purpurea 'Giant Shirley'  Tall 4' to 5' erect plants with elongated spotted bell-shaped flowers of red, white and pink. Prefers a partly shaded location. 

purpurea 'Virtuosa Red' - A compact foxglove, 24" tall, blooming in June.  Cut back after flowering to tidy plant, and you will be rewarded with another flush of flowers.  Sun, part sun.  

purpurea 'Virtuosa Rose' Another great plant for semi-shaded areas.  Rose colored foxglove flowers on compact 24" plants blooming in summer. 
 

Doronicum 'Little Leo'  Leopard's Bane - Compact variety, bright yellow daisy flowers, 15" tall, sun.

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Echinacea - Purple Coneflower - This long blooming sun perennial flowers in the dead of summer into the fall.  It attracts butterflies and when it is done blooming, goldfinches.  This long-lasting perennial is a must for summer blooming gardens.  DEER RESISTANT!

purpurea Purple Coneflower - Outstanding sturdy summer blooming perennial bearing raspberry colored daisies in July and August. Goldfinches, our NJ state bird, enjoy their seed heads, so don’t remove spent flower heads.

'Big Sky Harvest Moon'  Very distinctive bright yellow flowers with a brown center are 4 inches across!  Plants are 24", compact and well-branched.  Blooms in July, and re-blooms again later in the season, if deadheaded.  Sun. 

'Big Sky Summer Sky' Orange-yellow bi-colored blossoms that reach up to 5" in size on this 36" tall NEW recent addition to the Coneflower world. 

'Big Sky Sundown' Another exciting new orange Coneflower! A prolific bloomer, with its intense orange fragrant flowers.  The sturdy stems grow 36"-40" tall. 

'Big Sky Twilight' Rose colored petals encircle a deep reddish brown cone.  Heavily branched plant and very fragrant flowers. 

‘Bravado’ Deep rose non-drooping flowers bloom July and August. 30" tall.
'Bright Star' A great candidate for planting en masse, Bright Star exhibits a uniform branching habit with long lasting rose pink flowers on top of 30" tall plants.  An excellent cut flower. Sun.

'Doubledecker' New exciting Coneflower whose purple blooms start out looking like typical coneflowers, then produce a second tier of petals above the spiky center.  This new variety will often produce plants with single blooms in the first season before they settle down in the second year and develop a high proportion of double-decker blooms. Flowers are terrific for cutting and will attract butterflies.

'Kim's Knee High' A compact or dwarf version of the familiar Coneflower,  this Echinacea grows only 20" tall and blooms in June & July.  Great for smaller gardens. 

‘Magnus' Great summer bloomer, large pink non-drooping daisies bloom all summer. Sun.  1998 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'Pink Double Delight'  Features fully double blooms with a central pom-pom of rose pink, surrounded by a circle of magenta-purple daisy petals. Flowers well from midsummer through fall, particularly when faded blooms are removed regularly. Attractive to butterflies.  

'White Swan' Coneflower,  white flowers and golden centers. Wonderful cut flower.  Butterflies love me.  Sun.

Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow' Blue Thistle - 3' tall, intense blue flower heads on spiny serrated leaves.  Sun or part sun.

sphaerocephalus - 'Arctic Glow' Tall wooly-gray stems, silvery 2" golf-ball flower heads. Sun.

Epimedium grandiflora 'Lilafee' Barrenwort or Fairy Wings - Many lavender flowers on bright green foliage.  Vigorous shade loving variety.  Nice woodland  perennial, long-lived, easy care.

perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' Eventually, one plant will become a colony of evergreen foliage with bright yellow flowers with short bronze spurs in early spring. Good hummingbird/butterfly plant.  12-16 inches. Full shade to part shade in a well-drained fertile soil. Great winter foliage color.
rubrum  Spiny veined foliage bears spurred crimson flowers in April and May.  Shade or part sun, nice woodland perennial growing only 12” tall, perfect for the border.

Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit' This is the first genetically produced dwarf Sea Holly. It grows only 8"-12" tall in full bloom making it perfect for the small garden or for the front or the edge of the garden.  Brilliant blue flowers completely cover the plant in mid-summer. 

Eupatorium coelestiuum - Hardy Ageratum 18-24" sky blue flowers blooming in late summer and early autumn. Vigorous, Sun. Butterfly plant.

purpureum (dubium) 'Little Joe' New! Big mauve flowers heads and attractive green 4' foliage.  Upright compact foliage is shorter than the taller Joe Pye Weeds.  Garden worthy!

purpureum ‘Selection’ Joe Pye Weed - 5’ moisture lover, large lilac flower head, wonderful in the fall garden.  Sun, part sun.

         rugosum 'Chocolate' Attractive chocolate colored foliage and bright white flowers in late summer & early fall. Stunning cut flower. 2-3' tall.   

Euphorbia 'Efanthia'  - Spurge - A Proven Winners® variety with a compact habit that is perfect for containers, beds, and borders. The attractive, evergreen foliage turns burgundy when temperatures cool in the fall. Yellow-green flower bracts provide wonderful contrast to the foliage in the spring. Extremely drought tolerant!

martinii 'Rudolph'  The red centers make this a charming winter plant and in the spring the bract tips are yellow with a red center. A very beautiful winter & spring ornamental spurge in a garden or for containers.

polychroma - Cushion Spurge 18" mounds of yellow in spring, green in summer, red in fall.

seguieriana niciciana - Masses of small yellow floral bracts in mid summer.  Grow this easy-care Euphorbia in full sun.  Drought tolerant.

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Fallopia japonica 'Variegata' Wonderful foliage plant with green heart-shaped leaves which are splashed with irregular splotches of creamy-white. Stems are pink and new growth is a shocking coral color. Fragrant, white blooms in August. Clump-forming plant that does not run. A great ornamental for part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil, 30"-36".

Fargesia rufa 'Green Panda' is very vigorous clumping bamboo, forming new shoots in spring and quickly developing into a large clump. Green Panda thrives in full sun but tolerates quite a bit of shade. It matures at 6 to 8 feet tall and as wide, so it's ideal in a smaller garden.

 'Green Screen' Clumping Bamboo tolerates full, hot sun better than other Fargesias. It grows quickly to form a large clump, 15 to 18 feet tall. New shoots form in early spring, and the stems hold on to a distinctive sheathing that makes this plant stand out even further. Mature plants have a fountain shape, that can be 12 feet wide at the top, so allow room when planting.

 

FERNS  - In a landscape setting, ferns make striking accents in the shady garden.  While many plants are grown for their flowers, ferns are noted for their finely textured leaves and pleasing green color.  Some fern varieties have fronds that are a light green, some dark green, and others with surprising colors of grey, silver, red and blue-green.  

Adiantum pendatum - 5 Finger Maidenhair Fern -  This fern thrives in moist, rich soil but also grows well in all but the driest of garden sites. This is one of our most elegant natives. The light airy texture serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage plants.  24" tall, shade.

Athyrium pycnocarpon - Glade Fern - Green arching fronds 2'-3' tall grows well in part shade to full shade. Very hardy clump forming woodland fern.

Athryrium filix femina - Lady Fern - Lovely bright yellow green fern with wide, deeply cut leaves. Part shade and moist soil, a real favorite!

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' - Japanese Painted Fern - Colorful, with soft gray, red and green flushed fronds. Light to moderate shade. 12"-18" tall. 2004 PERENNIAL  PLANT OF THE YEAR!
Dennstaedtia punctilobula - Hayscented Fern - Lacy, triangular, light green fronds which grow 12"-18" tall forming a dense carpet. The crushed fronds do have the scent of fresh hay!

Onoclea sensibilis - Sensitive Fern - Commonly called sensitive fern because the green vegetative fronds are sensitive to and suffer almost immediate damage from the first fall frost. It is a large, coarse, deciduous fern growing 3'-4' tall.  Shade.
Osmonda cinnamonea - Cinnamon Fern - The Cinnamon Fern has fertile fronds that emerge early and mature into an appealing cinnamon colored fuzzy fiddleheads. This fern has a golden yellow fall color and is an elegant shade plant growing 3'-5' tall.

Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern - Slow spreading fern. Can be grown in wet soil, in full sun or partial shade. Lance-shaped, light green fronds with leaf segments resembling the leaves of an ash tree.

Polystichum acrosticoides - Christmas Fern - Very hardy evergreen fern of deep rich green color. Leaflets are lance-shaped in dense clusters. Shade or part shade, 2'-3' tall.

Filipendula 'Kahome' This dwarf (8-12" tall) Meadowsweet blooms in July and August with a fine froth of rosy flowers over low mounds of pale green foliage.

ulmaria 'Variegata' The combination of dark green leaves and yellow variegation is quite attractive.  Blooms appear in July, are fragrant, and resemble those of Astilbe.

Fragaria frel 'Pink Panda'  Pink ornamental strawberry - long blooming plants with deep pink flowers. Produces small, but perfectly edible strawberries.  Sun.

'Lipstick' Large hot pink flowers, great groundcover. Sun. These ornamental strawberry plants bear deliciously sweet edible strawberries.  Sun or shade.

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Gaillardia - Blanket Flower - One tough sun perennial named after blankets traditionally worn by Native Americans.  These  plants withstand dry, tough areas and will bloom continuously through the season.

'Arizona Sun' Grand 4" mahogany red flowers with yellow edge.  Grow in full sun, 18"-20" tall. 

 ‘Baby Cole’ Showy, red & yellow bicolor flowers in summer bloom heavily on 6" compact plants.

'Burgundy' Solid burgundy colored flower grows 18" tall in full sun.
‘Dazzler’ Heat tolerant perennial with large, bicolor yellow & red rays surrounding a burgundy center.

Goblin' This showy wildflower of red and yellow is one of the best, grows 12" sunny, dry.
'Oranges & Lemons' Super long-blooming, easy-to-grow new Blanket Flower boasts as many as 75 flowers open at one time! Each daisy is about 2 inches  wide, with bright tangerine petals tipped in yellow and surrounding a saucy     orange-and-yellow central cone.  18" tall. Gaillardias tolerate poor soil and  drought conditions, once established.  Sun.                                                       

''Yellow Queen' – Brilliant yellow variety of blanket flower, unusual. Sun.

Galium odoratum - Sweet Woodruff - Fragrant sprawling plant blooming in late spring. Shade or semi-shade.

Gaura lindheimeri - Wand Flower - Charming pinkish white, butterfly shaped blooms, dangle over the plant. 30", Sun or part sun. Cut back to tidy plant after blooming.  Sun or part sun.

'Passionate Rainbow'  New pink Gaura that offers even more than flowers, thanks to its beautiful variegated foliage.  The pink pigment from the flowers also gives the foliage a reddish-pink coloration. This well-branched, selection is topped from spring through summer with 2' tall spikes of bright pink flowers.
'Pink Fountain' Sometimes called Whirling Butterflies, these deep pink flowers quiver over long, slender stems that entertain butterflies. Blooms summer to fall, hardy & drought tolerant.

'Snow Fountain'  Cascading petals of white flowers bloom all summer long on this Gaura.   Trim Gaura back after blooming for repeat performance.  Full sun is best! 

'Siskiyou Pink' Gaura comes from the Greek word meaning superb, and this one is. Lovely pink flowers, sun.

Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'  Bright yellow 3" daisy flowers all summer over very glossy, compact green, narrow leaves. Very drought tolerant. Full Sun. 

Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ Pinkish-white blossoms, red foliage in fall. Good for groundcover or rockery. Sun/part shade.

ALL PERENNIAL GERANIUMS ARE DEER-RESISTANT!

cantabrigiense 'Karmina' Cranesbill geranium great as groundcover. Blooms May & June in sun or partly shaded garden.  Carmine/pink colored flowers. 

himilayense 'Johnsons Blue' Very heavy blooming 12-15" very vigorous. Sun, part shade, Long blooming perennial.
'Rozanne'  One of the most garden worthy geraniums on the market!  Large blue flowers from mid-June to October on mounds of green foliage marbled with chartreuse.  Foliage turns red in fall.  18" -20" tall.  Sun or part shade.  2008 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

Geum 'Mrs. Bradshaw' Red, double, daisy-like flowers on 2' plants in June. Sun.  Reliable old-fashioned Geum.

'Lady Stratheden' Double yellow, daisy flowers, good cut flower.

coccineum 'Borisii' Brilliant orange flowers, tufts of bright green toothed leaves, 12" high, sun or part sun.

 

GRASSES    Hardy grasses add texture and vertical accent to the perennial bed. Their interest extends into the winter months, when little else is still standing. Give them a try. You'll be hooked!

Acorus 'Ogoni' Sweet Flag - Golden yellow striped sweet flag is a good border grass.  It grows only  10" tall, making it a perfect choice for container gardening.  Sun or   part sun.  Enjoys moist soil, lending itself to pond plantings.  Can also be submerged into pond.

'Variegatus' Variegated Sweet Flag - Creamy white variegated foliage grows only 8" - 12" tall, lending itself to the perennial border or   pond area.  Can tolerate  wet feet.  Sun or  part shade.

Arundo donax - Giant Reed Grass - Robust perennial grass growing 5'-7' tall.  Reeds for woodwind musical instruments are still made from this plant even today.

Calamagrostis 'Avalanche' Feather Reed Grass - Variegated form of the popular Feather Reed Grass.  It's slender tufts of variegated foliage grow to 4' tall clumps with feather plumes in June.

'Carl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass - Tall plumes to 5' tall, with golden wheat colored seed heads. 2001 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'Overdam' White edged erect stems in compact 3' clumps.  Pink plumes in early summer.  Sun or part shade.

Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist' an evergreen perennial grass that has a dense clumping growth habit. The foliage is a mahogany color with green and red hues.  This 18" grass is non-invasive, low maintenance, and is attractive year round. Great in the landscape as a specimen or massed, in rock gardens, near water gardens, and in container gardens.

Chasmanthium latifolium -Northern Sea Oats - Dangling oat-like seed heads hang from rich bamboo like foliage.  Prefers moist wooded areas and creek bottoms.  Sun or shade, grows 2'-3' tall.

Eragrostis trichodes - Love Grass - A spectacular flowering accent grass!  Showy seed heads emerge on heavy flower stems that bend towards the ground.  Grows 12" - 24" tall.  Grow in full sun.

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'- Blue Fescue Grass. The best blue grass!  Attractive steel blue foliage that holds up in extreme summer heat.  Sun or part sun.  Great for the border or around pond area! 

Hakonechloa 'Aureola'  Golden Hakone Grass - One of the most eye-catching small grasses, forming elegant arching clumps of vividly striped bright gold and lime-green foliage that holds its color throughout the season.  When grown in full sun this cultivar often develops a slight reddish tinge. Can tolerate part sun and is superb planted with hostas , and outstanding grown on its own in a striking container. 
2009 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

Helichtotrichon sempervirens - Blue Oat Grass - The dense tufts of bluish green foliage are very attractive. The oat-like flowers rise above the 12" foliage in midsummer.  It is an attractive small ornamental grass that has many landscape uses. Its fine texture and steel blue color give it a unique quality that few plants have.

Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ Japanese Blood Grass - 24" foliage emerges green, then turns increasingly red as the season progresses, becoming blood red by fall. Sun, part sun.

Leymus - Blue Dune Grass - Because of its attractive evergreen foliage, Blue lyme grass may be used in many places, as a general cover or to control erosion on dune landscapes. This plant is an ornamental grass that's growth habit is compact.  It reaches 2' to 4'  tall and spreads. Flower spikes appear in summer.

Liriope muscari  - Lily Turf - Lily Turf forms a dense evergreen groundcover with a grass like appearance.  It blooms in July & August with lavender or purple flower spikes.  Although the flowers are individually small, they are very showy, since each plant has many spikes of blooms.  Clusters of bluish black berry like fruit follows the flowers.  Sun or shade, 10" high.

'Big Blue' is a clumping, grass-like evergreen perennial with dark green leaves and will get up to 12"-18" in height. 'Big Blue' has lilac buds and flower spikes in late summer followed by black berries. Excellent border plant and groundcover. Lily Turf is extremely versatile and will take full sun to full shade.
'variegata' Variegated Lily Turf, great used as an edging, showy, grows only 6" tall.
spicata 'Silvery Dragon' Versatile evergreen perennial with narrow highly variegated grass-like foliage . In summer, pale purple flowers are followed by whitish-green berries. An effective accent for sun or shade as a groundcover or edging.  Grows to 10" high, spreads to 18" wide. 

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio' Maiden Grass - A compact Miscanthus forming a neat 4' mound.  An excellent choice for small gardens & plantings.  Full sun.

'Cosmopolitan'   Variegated Maiden Grass - Nice addition with wide, robust leaves of creamy white and green variegation. Non-floppy habit. The royalty of the grass kingdom, with billowy texture, silky tassels, many different heights and colorations, and great winter interest.  6'-7' tall.  Sun.

'Giganteus' It is exactly what it says it is - gigantic!  This Maiden Grass grows to a magnificent 12' tall.  Grow in full sun and enjoy its full beauty.

'Gold Bar' Truly a show-stopper with its dense and dramatic gold striping from the base of the grass to its top. It is exceptionally upright and compact in habit. Try it in the mixed border or in a container.  Great for use in pots and in small gardens. Grows to 5' tall. 

‘Morning Light’ One of the best & most sought after Miscanthus varieties.  It is perfectly suited for the garden with its compact 3'-5' silver variegated foliage.  Grows best in full sun.

‘Variegatus’ Green and white vertical striped Maiden Grass grows 5'-7' tall.  Yellow plumes in summer.  Magnificent in the garden! Sun.

‘Zebrinus’ Zebra Grass -Commonly known as zebra grass, this 8' tall popular grass is characterized by its banded variegation of golden yellow bars.  Plumes appear in September.  Sun.

var. condensatus 'Cabaret' Wide ribbon-like foliage. Creamy white and green variegated grass, 9' tall plant  is useful as  specimen grass, a garden accent, planted en mass, or even remarkably, a container plant.  

'Central Park' Japanese Silver Grass - Deep green 9' foliage makes an excellent natural privacy screen.  Sun.

var. purpurascens -  Flame Grass - 4'-5' tall Flame Grass is  known for its red foliage and white plumes/blooms in July & August.  Sun.

'Sarabande'  really puts on a show with sprays of pink plumes that emerge in late summer straight as arrows. The variegated leaf blades have an olive green cast that works nicely with silver and gray-foliaged plants. It grows  5'–6' high & makes a nice 3' clump.

'Strictus' Stunning gold-banded foliage is ideal for the garden or landscape, screening, or at water's edge. Striking with yellow-flowered plants or combined with shrubs and evergreens for winter effect.

Ophlopogon japonicus - Black Mondo Grass - Beautiful ebony colored foliage, striking 6" high, sun or shade.

'Gyoku-ryu - Super Dwarf Mondo - "Simply irresistible" is the best way to describe this dwarf version of mondo grass with dark green grass-like foliage, which eventually makes a wonderful tight mat in even the worst of conditions. Plant dwarf mondo  for a wonderful evergreen groundcover. We've heard this could best be described as looking like a rich, dark green lawn of pre-mowed grass... what a great idea!

Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' Giant Blue Switch Grass - This ornamental switch grass is the tallest, growing 5'-7' tall.  It forms  a giant clump of metallic blue foliage which is topped in summer by finely textured golden flower panicles which hover over the foliage like an airy cloud.

Dallas Blues'  Wide steel blue leaves grow 6'-8' tall topped with reddish purple plume seed heads.  These plumes are just waiting to become a flower arrangement. 

'Heavy Metal' Switch Grass - Leaves are 5' tall, metallic blue with a very erect, upright habit.  Delicate seed heads in summer.  Sun/ part sun.

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ Dwarf 18" Fountain Grass. White plumes in late summer.

'Little Bunny' This Miniature Fountain Grass is ideal for rock gardens or garden edge.   With a plant height of 8-10", it is one of the smallest in its family. 'Little Bunny' should be planted in full sun to part shade.  The plumes  will appear from August to October, appearing whitish green. It is very suitable for border fronts, and the plumes can be used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. 

alopecuroides ‘Moudry’ Black Fountain Grass, 2’-3’ tall, rich brown plumes in late summer. Full sun.

Phalaris arundicacea picta - Ribbon Grass - 24" tall, extremely showy and durable. Spreads rapidly. Suitable for wet areas, can take some shade.

'Dwarf Garters'  This grass  is an outstanding, upright variegated arching grass.  Showy, soft white flowers rise 6 - 12" above the foliage. Ribbon grasses are aggressive growers, so plant  accordingly.

'Strawberries & Cream' Prized for its white-striped foliage blushed with pink. In June it bears panicles of soft white flowers that reach 18" to 36". This aggressive grower loves moist, fertile soil, and makes an appealing accent plant, pond border, or massed planting. Variegated Ribbon grasses are pest and disease-free. They can also grow right in a shallow pond. Prefers full sun. The narrow variegated leaves have a tall brown seed head atop green stems.

Schizachrium 'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem Grass - This outstanding new selection of Little Bluestem grass, has 36" grayish-blue foliage and a sturdy, upright growth habit. ‘Prairie Blues’ is an eye catching grass in the fall garden as well, where it turns a pleasing purple with hints of orangey-red.

Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel' - Indian Grass - Prairie native clumping grass with striking 4' metallic blue foliage.  Upright plumes appear in August.

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Gypsophila - This lime-loving plant comes in many sizes, from a low growing mat, to 3' tall panicles of blooms.  In the cutting garden, plant in full sun or light shade.    

cerastoides - Mouse Ear gypsophila - Tiny white flowers are veined and tinged with pink.  Succulent foliage is gray and furry.  A real cutie!

paniculata 'Happy Festival' A more compact Baby's Breath (24") tall with bigger double pink blooms.  wonderful cut flower, sun.

'White Festival' Double white Baby's Breath flowers on 18" - 24" stems.

'Viettes Dwarf' Attractive edging Baby's Breath with clouds of tiny pink flowers in summer, 18" tall. 

repens 'Rosea' Very dainty, Creeping Baby's Breath covered with pink flowers. Only 6" high,  sun.

'White' - Same as above but with beautiful white flowers. Takes some shade.

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Helenium autumnale ‘Red & Gold’ Helen’s Flower 3-4’ red and gold daisy flowers in summer and fall. Sun or part sun.

Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' - Perennial Sunflower - Tall, late summer flowering perennial. Golden yellow flowers on willowy foliage,  easy, full sun.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' Perennial producing yellow sunflower-like flowers from summer to frost.  Plant in the back of the flowerbed or  up against a picket fence.  Great summer bloomer, very tough. Good cut flower. Sun.

Helleborus orientalis -Lenten Rose - Lovely low-mounding perennial blooming from winter until early spring. 12’ high, Shade. ALL HELLEBORUS ARE DEER-PROOF!!!   2005 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR

'Royal Heritage Strain' Uniquely superior for its wide range of beautiful colors; purple, red, near-black, white, green, pink, and even yellow.  The flowers bloom in late winter and early spring & foliage is evergreen.  Shade.

 

Hemerocallis – Daylilies - Few perennials have earned the widespread popularity enjoyed by daylilies in this country. These easy and accommodating plants are seen in formal & informal gardens, contributing color and elegance throughout the season. Sun or Part Sun. 
DAYLILIES 

Amethyst Reflections -  Lavender & violet flower blend with white edge.  28" tall daylily.  Sun

Awesome Blossom - Antique rose colored flowers with plum eye on 24" stems bloom in mid-June.

Bermuda Bay - A coral rose daylily with a very ruffled edge of ivory cream and gold. Repeat bloomer, 28", Sun.

Blackjack Cherry - Dark red (almost black) blossoms, 5" in diameter, with light burgundy watermark, a beauty!  20" tall.  Sun.

Bonanza –  Soft, orange-yellow blooms with a very well defined orange-red halo. Blooms late June or early July, repeating until fall. Fragrant flowers reach 34” tall. Prefers regular deadheading for best blooming. Full to part sun. 

Calypso Bay - Melon colored flower with yellow throat, 28", rebloomer. Sun.

Canadian Border Patrol -  Cream colored 6" flowers with purple center and purple edging.  28" tall.  Sun.

Catherine Woodbury  –  6” Pale lavender flower with yellow throat blooms mid to late season.  Fragrant flowers.   Award winning daylily grows 30” tall. 
Chicago Apache - Its ruffled, 5" scarlet-red flowers feature contrasting black anthers and green-throats and & its red color rarely fades in the sun. 27" tall. Blooms mid to late summer.  
Chris Salter -  Lavender-pink with a gold edge and green throat.  26" tall, Sun.

Cozy Morning - Rose colored flowers with dark red center.   Sun.

Double Cutie - Yellow green double flowers rebloom all summer.  It is an early to mid-season bloomer, and grows only 13" high.  
Eenie Weenie – Very small, golden yellow flower, blooms mid June, only 8” tall.
English Cameo -  Light cream & peach blend flowers.  Sun.

Entering Warp Speed - Cream, burgundy and charcoal colored daylily.  30" tall.  Sun.

Free Bird - Medium lavender flower with light blue center and gold edge.  26" tall.  Sun.

French Cavalier - Ivory cream-colored daylily with plum colored eye and edge.  26" tall.  Sun.

Gertrude Condon - Bright orange blooms, an excellent rebloomer.   22" tall attractive mounded foliage. Early-mid Season bloomer. Sun.
Good Old Boy - Bright yellow/gold flowers with dark purple eye, and lighter purple edge.  Sun.
Green Puff – Chartreuse yellow small to medium flowers, recurved flower with slight ruffle, cute, blooms mid-June, 12 flowers per flower stem.
Happy Returns - 3" yellow flower, ruffled/crepe petals, excellent rebloomer, 18" tall.

Hearts & Lace - Red with rose edges on the petals and a yellow green throat.  Mid-season rebloomer on 28" stems.  Sun.

Hyperion – A garden standard, many medium lemon yellow flowers, extremely fragrant, 36” strong plants.  Great daylily for mass plantings. 

I See You - Creamy peach with huge lavender-purple multiple patterned eye, yellow-green throat and double edge. Reblooms, 24" tall.

Joan Senior -  Creamy white flowers with lime green throat. The very best white!  Early to mid bloomer, 25" tall.

Just Kiss Me -Light cream flowers with red center and red edging.  Sun.

Little Wort – Dwarf 12-15” tall, clear lavender flower with dark lavender ring, chartreuse throat, small flower, blooms mid-June.

Maestro Puccini - Medium rose colored blend flowers, 28" tall.  Sun.

Mildred Mitchell - Lavender flowers with blue center and blue edge.  26" tall.  Huge 6 1/2" flowers.  Sun.

Mini-Pearl -  Excellent, small blush-pink flower with a green-lemon throat and good bud count. Shiny foliage and also a rebloomer.  Grows  16" tall, with early to mid season flowers.

Ming Toy – Small red/rust flower, orange yellow throat, early bloomer mid-June,  24-30” tall, many flowers. 

Mini Stella D’Oro – Dwarf version of the award winning famous ‘Stella D’Oro’ daylily, golden trumpet flowers top this 8”-10” plant.  Good for small borders or edging. 

Minstrel Fire - Light lemon colored flowers with burnt orange center and gold edge.   Sun.

Molly's Mentor - Pink/purple flowers on 36" stems. Sun.

Only Thrill -  Creamy yellow flowers with rose colored eye and gold edge.  20" high.  Sun.

Papa Gallina - Double peach flower blooming the end of June, 16" tall.  Sun.

Pardon Me -  A bounty of garnet red flowers bloom mid-summer over a very long blooming period.  20" tall.
Pat Garrity - Gold with ruby red throat.   Reblooming daylily growing 25" tall.

Prairie Blue Eyes – Medium lavender double tone with     distinct lemon throat ruffled with slight recurve, blooms late June, vigorous plant with many flower stems, very long blooming, 32-34” plant, 8 flowers per stem, heavy bloomer.

Raspberry Beret - Gold-amber with cranberry eye and edge, 28" tall, blooms midseason, rebloomer.

Robespierre - 30" scarlet red blend daylily.  Sun.

September Sunrise - Light melon orange blend, 26" tall, reblooming daylily, Sun.

Shimmering Elegance -Pink with gold filigreed edge, ruffled flower, 26" tall.  Sun.

Simply Sensational - Pink, with creamy halo, gold edge and green throat, Repeat bloomer, 25" tall.

Stello D’Oro – Award winning dwarf daylily bearing golden flowers, repeat profuse bloomer, 18-20” tall.
Vanilla Sorbet - Creamy white flowers bloom on 28" high plants.  Sun. 

THESE ARE A NEW BREED OF DAYLILY MORE SUITED FOR THE MIXED FLOWER GARDEN. THEY HAVE MORE FLOWER STEMS, SMALLER FLOWERS, SHORTER STATURE AND LONGER BLOOM TIME. MANY ARE ONLY 18" AND ARE REAL GEMS IN THE GARDEN. AND, OF COURSE, ALL DAYLILIES ARE "BUTTERFLY FRIENDLY!!    

Herbs - There is a wonderful selection listed at the end of Perennials, under Starter Perennials (4.5" Pots). 

Hesperis matronalis Dames Rocket - Beautiful, fragrant violet flower clusters on 36" stems bloom at the same time as lilac, making a stunning combination.  Plant in sun or partly shaded area of garden.  Reseeds freely. 

Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst' This Coral Bell has unique, deep purple foliage that is dusted with silver, unlike the other burgundies of its family. In springtime, light pink flowers appear that last into the summer.  15" tall.  Shade, part sun.  PROVEN WINNER

'Caramel' Uniquely colored Amber foliage on a large, bold, vigorous plant.

'Citronelle' This Coral Bell has bright citron yellow foliage that can't be missed!  Vigor, heat tolerance, and a nice compact growth habit!  Can tolerate a lot of shade!  Small creamy white bell flowers in summer.   Shade. 

'Dale's Strain' Marbled foliage holds its exceptional silver-blue color well from full sun to deep shade. Flowers are pale white, but it's the marbled foliage that makes this such a beautiful plant choice for the shade garden.

micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ 1991 PERENNIAL OF YEAR Unusual deep mahogany-red leaves, white flowers, sun/shade.

'Pistache' A robust Coral Bell, with large lime-green leaves.  It can tolerate more shade than most Coral bells and looks lovely blended with other shade loving perennials such as hostas and ferns. 

‘Plum Pudding’ Shiny foliage of “shimmering plum purple”, compact habit, 12” tall.
'Prince' Very dark purple, palm-shaped leaves, which are heavily ruffled, are crowned with a cloud of small white flowers carried on reddish purple stalks in late spring.

'Prince of Orange' Attractive, ruffled leaves in varying shades of orange to brown. Grows larger than most with cream flowers that bloom May-June.

'Raspberry Regal’  Tall elegant wands of showy raspberry-red blooms, 30" tall.

‘Regina’ Burgundy leaves, silver markings, 36" tall stems blooming pink flowers in late spring. One of the best!

'Silver Scrolls' This new introduction is a spiral mound of  leaves each resembling a stained glass mosaic. Each silver leaf has dark purple veining and when it emerges in spring, is awash with a purple overlay. In late spring, the clumps are topped with 2' narrow upright spikes of white flowers. This is a real winner!

sanguinea 'Splendens' Shade tolerant 15" mound, many tiny scarlet flowers on 2' stems.  Flowers are extremely attractive to hummingbirds.  Part sun, shade.

'Story Seas'  Deep bronze-purple leaves are nicely cut with deeply frilled edges.  Foliage has highlights of silver, lavender and pewter.  Great texture and color in the shade garden.  Light rose colored blooms over 36" stems.  Extremely vigorous Coral Bell.  

'Tiramisu' A show stopper with its yellow young foliage that has red blotting along the veins.  It matures to a chartreuse shade with a silver cast.  It is nice and compact, with the foliage growing only 8"-10" tall. 
'Velvet Night'  Very large slate black leaves, with  metallic purple overlays. Tall but delicate heads of small flowers rise up above the foliage . The magnificent colored foliage and wisps of light flowers make it an awesome garden delight.
'Venus' Large silver leaves accented by dark green veins.  Nearly white bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer on slender, wiry stems rising well above the foliage mound . Part of a "planet" Heuchera series from the Netherlands.

Hibiscus coccineus - Swamp Hibiscus - Bronze segmented leaves, brilliant red 6"-8" wide open flowers, sun.  Can tolerate wet or boggy conditions, as well as average garden soil.  All Hibiscus are adored by hummingbirds.

'Disco Belle Mix' Hibiscus -Very large flowers on 2' bushes red, white or pink blooms in late summer.  Sun.

'Lady Baltimore' Hibiscus - Well-defined pink flowers with satiny red centers, sun, 4' tall.

'Lord Baltimore' Hibiscus - Brilliant red flowers up to 10" across, WOW! Sun.

'Maple Sugar'  Hibiscus - Very textural, burgundy-black, maple leaf-shaped foliage; burgundy blooms; very heat tolerant;  4'-5' tall.  A PROVEN WINNERS SELECTION. 

'Southern Belle Mix' Hibiscus -Nice mix of red, pink and white 3' bushes bloom in late summer. Sun.

Horseradish - Horseradish roots are a must for any garden. Their prolific habit produces a crop that will surely spice up any menu. From cocktail sauce to mustard, fresh grated horseradish will liven up anything it touches. Digging the mature roots in early spring, or late fall will provide roots that can store for months. Once planted, horseradish roots will last a lifetime.  Horseradish's  handsome foliage add texture to any perennial bed.  Plant in full sun, grows 24" tall.

 

HOSTA HYBRIDS - "THE KING OF THE SHADE GARDEN". 

Since Hostas are shade and moisture tolerant plants, they provide a solution to trouble spots in the garden. Hostas are a long-living perennial, providing interesting foliage and a variety of flowers. Landscape uses for Hosta include walks, borders, mass plantings, accents, containers, and pond edges. While Hostas are not a bog plant, they do very well at pond-side, with their toes constantly wet. 

 

 

Abiqua Drinking Gourd - Round cardboard-like deeply cupped powder-blue leaves on a 2' wide clump. In early summer, the clumps are topped with white flowers. Few hostas will evoke more favorable comments!  Shade.

Antioch - Wide creamy margins, mottled leaf, lavender flowers. Shade, part sun.

Albo Marginata – A favorite! White margins, dark green center, lavender blossoms.  Shade, part shade.

Albo Picta - Spectacular spring foliage plant with 1' high soft yellow leaf blades with pale green edges. The leaf colors darken slightly as they mature so that by mid-summer the leaves are a two-toned green. The light lavender trumpet flowers are on graceful stems in summer.

August Moon - Large rounded, crinkled gold leaves, white flower in summer.  Shade.

Aureo marginata - Gold crown, yellow margins, lavender blossoms in summer. A favorite.

Birchwood Parky's Gold - Spade shaped golden leaf, compact plant.  Brightens up a shade area.

Blue Cadet - Small, heart-shaped leaf, good blue coloration, compact clump.

Blue Umbrellas - Very distinctive.  Huge mound of umbrella-like leaves, good blue color.

Bressingham Blue - One of the bluest leaved hostas.  Heart shaped blue-green leaves. White flowers in July.

Brim Cup - Very puckered, cupped dark green leaves with wide creamy white edge. One of the best of the small/medium size hostas. Lavender flowers in summer.

Christmas Tree - Large. Nicely corrugated, rounded leaves of deep green with creamy margins. Vestigial leaves rise up the bloom spike giving it a conical shape like a Christmas tree.  Lavender flowers.

Fire & Ice  - Spectacular showy sport of the Patriot Hosta, pure white centers in summer.
fortunei Hyacinthia - Large mounds of leaves, gray green above and glaucus blue underneath  Lavender flowers.

Francee -Green heart-shaped with narrow, clean white margins.  Just a great garden Hosta!
Fragrant Blue - Great blue color and a sweet smell! Fragrant Blue exhibits a frosty blue color and has fragrant pale lavender flowers. 12"- 18". Shade.

Frances William - A huge beautiful big-leaved Hosta.  Although introduced in 1936, it still remains one of the most popular. The seersucker leaves are blue-gray in the center, with a broad, irregular border of gold.  White flowers. Slug resistant.
Gold Drop - Small gold heart-shaped leaves, lavender flowers, tolerates some sun.
Golden Medallion - A medium sized compact mound of cupped golden leaves. Rounded, cupped leaves are puckered with white flowers in summer.

Gold Standard - Light green leaves, dark green margins, lavender flowers in summer.
Golden Tiara - Green leaves with wide gold margins, dark lavender flowers in summer.

Groundmaster - Pointed dark green leaves with wavy edges and wide white margins.  Compact, low-growing Hosta good for groundcover.  Lavender flowers.  Shade.
Guacamole -  Bears wonderful, giant-sized, near-white fragrant flowers in late summer. The vigorously growing clump, sports chartreuse-gold foliage with a wide green edge.
Halcyon  – Excellent classic blue color with spear shaped foliage.  Pale lavender flowers in summer. 
Honeybells - Large light green leaves.  Fragrant violet-white flowers begin in mid-August.  Grows well in full sun.

Hyacintha – Wavy, slightly puckered gray-green leaves, margined white and blue-grey underneath. Violet flowers. 
Inniswood - Bright greenish gold leaves, rippled dark green margin.  Lightly puckered leaves reach 48" tall.  Lavender flower in summer. Puckering increases with age.

Invincible - The very thick but glossy green foliage makes this a unique Hosta.  The clump is topped with thick flower stalks, bearing very fragrant, light lavender flowers.

King Tut - Outstanding bright gold Hosta, flat heart-shaped leaves with deeply impressed veins.

Krossa Regal - Foliage is frosty blue.  Upright leaves with lavender flowers.  Award winning Hosta grows to 5’ tall.

Lancifolia -Shiny dark green spear shaped leaves, tolerates sun.

Love Pat - This truly great hosta makes a 3' wide clump of round, intensely corrugated, deep blue foliage. This slow, but easy-to-grow hosta is topped with nice stalks of white flowers in summer.
Minuteman - As striking as 'Patriot', with its creamy white borders.  Its leaves are slightly cupped, growing 24" with lavender striped flowers.

Neat Splash Rim - Green leaf, mottled creamy border, lavender flowers.

Night Before Christmas - Award winning cultivar. Beautiful spreading Hosta that offers striking white centered leaves edged by a dark green border. Wedge shaped foliage produces a dense mound with lavender flowers in early summer. Ideal landscape plant for shade gardens and beneath tree canopies.  

Patriot - One of the showiest, dark forest green, dramatic white margins. 1997 HOSTA OF THE YEAR.  Slow to mature, but when it does, it is a standout in the shade garden!
plantaginea Aphrodite Heads of enormous scented DOUBLE white lily-like flowers Aug-Oct, shiny green foliage. Fabulous. The flowers are single in the first year.

Regal Splendor - The leaves are bluish-gray with a margin that is creamy white to creamy yellow. The flowers are light lavender & bell-shaped. The bloom scapes may grow to 60" tall. 2003 HOSTA OF THE YEAR.

Royal Standard – Vigorous, large Hosta with dark green leaves. The light lavender fragrant flowers bloom from July to August. 

Scooter – As cute as its name!   A compact Hosta with pointed dark green leaves edged with yellow at first and then creamy white, wide margins. Rapid grower.
sieboldiana Elegans - Huge corrugated leaves, 36” tall blue foliage. A true specimen.
Shade Fanfare - Apple green leaves, creamy white margins. Lavender flowers. Prefers shade only. 

Snow Cap - Snow Cap has distinct erect blue leaves with an irregular bright white and cream margin. The white color on the leaf edges gradually blends into the blue. The variegation improves with age. Mature leaves also develop a cupped heart shape with a textured surface. White flowers.
Tokudama Flavocircinalis - This old Japanese cultivar is still one of the most prized hostas in American gardens.   The thick, rounded, blue corrugated leaves are accented by a wide golden margin. In late spring, the clumps are topped with 24" tall stalks of pale lavender flowers.

undulata Mediovariegata - Slightly wavy variegated leaves.  Broad centers of white with a good edging of dark green.  Small and compact mound. 

undulata Variegata  - Most commonly known & loved variegated green & white Hosta.  Dramatic, narrow, lance-shaped wavy leaves with white centers edged in green, make it very striking in the garden. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August.

Ventricosa - Green wavy leaf, sun tolerant, lavender blossom in summer.

Whirlwind - Unusual upright and twisted leaves creates a whirlwind appearance. With it's fast growth rate, slight corrugation, wavy margins, good substance and distinctive tip, it's a hosta stand out.
Wide Brim  - Green centers, wide irregular cream margins, lavender flowers.   Showy. 

 

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Houttuynia cordata ‘Variegata’ Chameleon Plant - Spreading dense ground cover, extremely flashy with green, cream, and red heart-shaped leaves. Sun, shade. Thrives in wet or damp areas.

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Iberis sempervirens - Candytuft, cluster of pure white flowers in spring, groundcover, sun 10".

Incarvillea delavayi Hardy Gloxinia - Leaves appear late, often at the same time as the pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Sun, part sun.

'Alba' White Hardy Gloxinia

 

IRIS Hybrids - Iris are stately spring blooming perennials. Fragrant Iris are a must for every garden. Some Iris prefer full sun, while others grow best in shaded boggy conditions.  Their flowers are unsurpassed for beauty.  

Iris Intermediate Bearded:  All new varieties:

These Iris  have stem heights that vary from 16 to 28 inches but their bloom season arrives just after the Dwarf Iris and finishes just before the Tall Bearded. Cheer your early garden with these little charmers at tulip time.

'Frolicsome' - Intermediate Bearded Iris - Yellow flowers with bronze falls.  Early blooming. Fragrant flowers.  18" tall.

'Helen Proctor' Shiny, purple black flowers with black beards and very gently ruffled petals. Intermediated bearded iris blooming early to mid season. 18" tall.

'In A Flash'  Dark burgundy Iris, intermediate bearded.

'Infinity Ring'  Violet blue flower with blue & white falls, spicy fragrance. Intermediate bearded, 24" tall.

'Maui Moonlight'  Butter cream yellow early blooming Iris.  Fragrant flowers.  Intermediate bearded, 18" tall. Sun.

'Protocol'  White & yellow Iris with yellow falls.  Fragrant.  Intermediate bearded Iris. Sun.

'Red Zinger' Scarlet red fragrant flowers.  Intermediated bearded Iris growing 12"-18" tall.

'Season Ticket' Deep yellow-apricot flowers with fire red beards.  Intermediated bearded Iris. 26" tall. Fragrant.  Sun.

Iris germanica - German Iris 

'Beverly Sills'  Delicate Iris with a lovely coral pink color & exquisite form, very lacy and very wide. It is a  most vigorous grower with extremely high bud count. This early to mid season bloomer grows to 36" tall.   Grows best in full sun.

'Champagne Waltz'  Deep Golden Yellow flowers with ruffled white falls edged in gold. 
'Evening Drama' Bicolor Iris - Fragrant white flowers with dark purple falls blooms in mid-season, 36" tall. NEW
'Harvest of Memories'  This reblooming bearded Iris has large golden blooms. 36" tall, great as a cut flower. 
'Helen Cochran' Ruffled white & yellow flowers.  Fragrant.  Blooms midseason 36" tall.
'Innocent Pink'  Rose-mauve flowers.  Tall bearded Iris.  Sun.
'Keeping Up Appearances'  The standards are rose-purple and the falls are mauve. 
'Kelly Lynne' - Light blue with white and light blue falls, fragrant.  24"-36" tall bearded Iris. Sun.
'Oklahoma Crude'  Dark satiny purple flowers.  Tall bearded Iris.  Sun.
'Queen's Circle'  The standards are white and the falls are white with a dark blue edge.  Award Winner. Sun.
'Silver Fox'  Lacy white flowers are fragrant.  32" tall bearded Iris.  Sun.
'Slovak Prince'  Gold rimmed white standards with deep purple falls.  Award winning tall bearded Iris.  33" tall.  Sun.
'Splashacata'- Lavender with speckled purple falls, 36" tall bearded Iris.
'Stepping Out'  A rich violet and white plicata. The snowy ground color has a handsome glossy sheen, while the rich pansy-violet margining has a stylish ruffling that greatly enhances the beauty of the flower. 
'Stellar Lights'  All  blue Iris flower (self). Deep blue violet with pattern around a white beard.
'Victoria Falls'  Ruffled light blue self with a white single patch.  Enjoy first bloom in spring and another encore show again in late summer. 
'Wishful Thinking'  Light blue fragrant flowers.  36" tall bearded Iris. Sun.

Iris foetidissima - Gladwin Iris - Evergreen foliage, purplish green flowers in spring, spectacular seed pods with orange berries in fall.  It is a very useful Iris because it tolerates dry or moist shade.  30" tall.

Iris sibirica - Siberian Iris - One of the loveliest "beardless" Iris with narrow arching bright green leaves. June blooming.

'Blue King' Very light blue flowers in spring, 42" high.

'Butter & Sugar'' Creamy white standards with bright butter-yellow falls, re-bloomer.

'Caesar's Brother' Rich deep purple/blue flowers in June,  grows 30" tall.

Iris kaempferi (ensata) - Japanese Water Iris - Exquisite "beardless" Iris, 2-3' tall.  Plant in sun or part sun.  Perfect for boggy, wet, or  pond areas, but are perfectly happy in good garden soil.  

'Haku Botan'  Huge, exceptionally wide pure white flowers in mid-summer.  3' tall.  

Iris pallida 'Albo variegata'  Green & white variegated foliage is the hallmark of this 36" tall Sweet Iris.  Blue flowers in June.

Iris pallida 'Aureo variegata' Sweet Iris -  Creamy golden variegated foliage is striking even when not in bloom.  Fragrant blue flowers in June on 36 inch spikes.  Very striking.  

Iris pseudacorus - Water Iris - Bright yellow flowers with mahogany veining grows 40" tall in wet or boggy areas.  Flowers in May/June.

Iris versicolor - Wild Water Iris - This robust beardless Iris was commonly used as a medicinal plant.  It grows to 30" tall and its spring blooming flowers are violet blue.  It thrives in wet to moist soils and will grow in shallow water.  It prefers part shade.
 

Ivy - Hardy English Ivy - A hardy climber perfect for trellises and walls. Spreads quickly into a rich, glossy, dark green carpet. Hardy English Ivy stays green all year long! Can be used as a climbing vine for trellises and walls!

 

Kalimeris integrifolia  24" bushes covered with white daisies all summer. Unusual and great. Cut back to tidy plant and for an encore.  (aka Asteromia)   Sun.

Kniphofia 'Flamenco' - Red Hot Poker - Award winning warm color mix of Red Hot Poker flowers, strong stems for garden or cutting. 30" tall.

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Lamiastrum galeobdolon- Yellow Archangel - Green leaves with silver blotches, shade or semi-shade.   12" tall showy woodland plant bears long-lasting yellow flowers.

Lamiums are easy, valuable plants for dry, shady places.  They have extremely showy silver variegated leaves with whirls of  pink or white flowers.  As an added bonus, the foliage stays all winter.  Silver Nettles are vigorous woodland  plants and an excellent groundcover.  Team with Hostas!  Very, very long blooming plants.

maculatum 'Anne Greenaway'  New variety from England!  Neat green leaves, edged in bright gold with a silver center stripe bears mauve flowers in spring, and repeat blooms in fall.  Shade or part sun.

‘Aureum’ Golden ground cover, lavender flowers, very striking, shade perennial. Team with golden Hosta. Shade or part sun. All Lamiums can tolerate dry shade.

'Pink Chablis'  A new award winning cultivar which is similar to 'White Nancy', but this  combination of silver and green foliage is highlighted by cotton candy pink flowers. Use as a filler in containers for a wonderful foliage accent! This versatile plant has deer resistant foliage and will grow well in sun or shade. A PROVEN WINNER SELECTION.

'Pink Pewter' Lovely pewter colored foliage, pink flowers, shade 6" tall.
'Purple Dragon' An exceptional new variety of Lamium.  Largest deep purple snapdragon-like flowers stand out over the variegated pewter colored leaves.

'Red Nancy'  Silver leaves, edged in green,  bloom with dark rose colored flowers in summer.  Shade or part sun.

'Shell Pink' Great ground cover, low pink flowers good in shade, strong grower.

‘White Nancy' Great silvery white leaves, white flowers, will take sun, shade.

Lathyrus – Sweet Pea – Long flowering climbing plant grows to 6’ tall in shades of red, pink, white and blue.  Sun or part shade.

Leucanthemum - Shasta Daisy - This robust perennial family bears large white daisy flowers in summer. They are sun-lovers, and if cut back after blooming, they will re-bloom a second time. They are a lovely long-lasting flower.

superbum ‘Alaska’ Shasta Daisy terrific for cut flower, white petals, gold centers, 30" tall, sun.

‘Becky’ One of the Best!  Big single white daisy, excellent for cutting, blooms in June &  July, 36" tall. 2003 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

‘Crazy Daisy’ Creamy white fully double flowers with frilly overlapping petals.

‘Silver Princess’ 12" tall, compact Shasta grows best in full sun.

'Snow Cap'  Dwarf 10" plant with consistently large flowers are the trademark of this Shasta Daisy. Its dwarf, prolific flowering habit makes it especially adaptable to smaller gardens and restricted spaces, where it excels for edging or mass planting.

‘Snow Lady’ AAS award winner - Dwarf Shasta Daisy - sturdy plants, very big flowers, 10"-12" tall,  sun.

Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet' Tall, sturdy, larger flower spikes in a light lavender color, make this a standout.  Long stemmed, good for cutting.  3' tall, sun.

spicata 'Alba' White Kansas Gayflower, striking in perennial garden at dusk, sun, 24" tall.

Ligularia dendata ‘Desdemona’ Huge, leathery rounded, bronze leaves. Golden daisy flowers, 3'-4' tall,  shade or part sun.

‘Othello’ Dark glossy green round leaves produce small-clustered orange blooms in summer months.   Grow in full sun, 36” tall.

stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ Broad leafed specimen plant, moist shade lover, 5-6’ tall.

tussilaginea ‘Aureomaculata’    Large green leaves with golden spots.  24” tall.  Unusual foliage plant for the shaded garden.

Lillium  Lily - Short garden lilies, 2’-3’ plants in yellow, orange and pink. Full sun.

Linum perenne 'Sapphire' Blue flax - Blue flowers over delicate, lacy foliage.  Grows 12" tall in sun or part sun.18" Cut back after flowering for second bloom.
Liriope - Listed under G for Grasses. 

Lobelia - Vigorous perennials with brilliant summer flowers in colors that range from deep scarlet to dark blue. Sun or part sun. Great as an accent in a natural planting. Attracts hummingbirds too!

cardinalis   - Cardinal Flower - Moisture loving perennial grows 3'-4' tall and is a favorite of hummingbirds. 

splendens ‘Queen Victoria' Cardinal flower - Brilliant red  flower spikes in summer on 24" tall red leaves.  A beauty!

x speciosa ‘Compliment Scarlet’ Green leaves, red flowers, great for hummingbirds. Part sun.

siphilitica - Great Blue Lobelia -  Striking blue flower spikes in summer, shade or  part sun.

Lonicera nitida - 'Baggesen's Gold'  Bush Honeysuckle - Golden yellow leaves on 2' - 3' bushes. An extremely versatile small shrub, and a favorite here at the nursery.  Great plant, sun, part sun or shade.

Lupinus perennis - Lupine/Blue Bonnets - Striking blue slender flower spikes on 24" tall plants. An eastern native Lupine. Sun or part-sun.

'Gallery Mix' Assortment of red, pink, white and yellow. Striking flower spikes attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Lightly scented flowers are excellent for cut flowers. Sun, part sun, 18"-20" tall.

 

Lychnis comes from the Greek word meaning "lamp", a reference to this family of plant's bright flower color. Plant in full sun or light shade. Easy and hardy "old fashioned" plant.

chalcedonia - Maltese Cross- Brilliant scarlet flowers in early summer, easy plant, 12" tall, sun.

coronaria 'Alba' White Rose Campion - White flowers over mats of silvery foliage 24" Sun.

coronaria 'Magenta' Rose Campion An old-fashioned plant, crimson flowers gray foliage. Sun. Good cut flower.

coronaria 'Angel Blush' White flowering rose campion, tinged with pink, sun, 24" tall.

flos-jovis 'Peggy' Bright, rosy red flowers over gray felt-like foliage.  10" tall.

 

 

Lysimachia - What a varied family of plants, each unique, and extremely hardy!  Loosestrifes are well adapted to damp, informal areas.  They lend themselves perfectly to  pond  planting, yet can tolerate drier conditions.  Plant Lysimachia in sun or part shade.

ciliata 'Atropurpurea' Chocolate-colored foliage, yellow flowers on 3' plants. Very good spreader for sunny or parly sunny areas. Very rapid grower sometimes called Firecracker Lysimachia.

clethroides Gooseneck loosestrife has graceful curving spikes of "gooseneck" flowers in summer. 18"-24" tall, sun.
congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate' This semi-evergreen groundcover makes a mass of small, purple foliage on a nicely spreading groundcover.  it makes a 3' wide mat in one season.  In late spring, the purple foliage is topped by hundreds of golden bell flowers.  

nummularia Creeping Jenny - Small round leaves on low mats with yellow flowers in spring. Part-sun, shade. Can tolerate wet feet, good for pond areas.

nummularia 'Aurea' Golden Creeping Jenny - Luminous golden mats great in shade. Part-sun, shade. Good for wet areas.

punctata  Circleflower - Great long lived mounding perennial, yellow flowers, fast. Sun

punctata 'Alexander' Variegated foliage, yellow flowered Circleflower, a beauty. 24" tall, Sun.

Lythrum salicaria 'Robert' Loosestrife Reddish flowers on 3' plants through the summer. Sun.

virgatum 'Mordens Pink' Lovely tall and pink for the back of the garden. sun, moist.

 

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Macleaya microcarpa - Plume poppy is truly a specimen perennial. It grows 6-8' tall and prefers sun or light shade.  Striking bold hand-shaped leaves are silver with white undersides.  

Malva sylvestris - An old Cottage-garden favorite, this cousin to the Hollyhock has similar satiny flowers in a soft lavender-purple shade, exotically striped with deep maroon veins. It forms an upright, bushy mound. This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, , but comes back the next year from self-sown seedlings.

mauritiana Pink - Lovely holly-hock-like pink 3" flowers are produced in abundance on tall stalks.   A rich color to spice up the back of the landscape!

'Purple Satin'  Large showy flowers have a ruffled texture. The rich purple colored flowers have darker purple veins, well branched plants grow 3' tall. Very nice with its large showy flowers over many months from mid to late summer into fall.

'Braveheart' This selection grows 3' to 4' tall and produces small hollyhock-like flowers that are a lovely mix of dark purple  with darker veins and the flowers are packed densely on the stems.

Mazus reptens - Mat forming groundcover bearing small toothed leaves and purple/blue flowers in spring.  Vigorous, hardy perennial grows in  sun or shade.  Can tolerate wet feet.

'Albus' Mat forming groundcover bearing white flowers.  Very hardy, sun or shade.

Mertensia virginica - Virginia Bluebells are one of our best loved natives. Nodding clusters of fragrant blue flowers compliment spring flowering bulbs and Bleeding Hearts. Shade, 12" tall.

 

Monarda is a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.  In addition to its use in  tea and potpourri, its ornamental value is unsurpassed.  Very showy flowers and aromatic foliage.  Sun or light shade.  DEER RESISTANT PLANT.

Monarda didyma 'Blue Stockings' Bee Balm - purple/blue flowers on fast growing plants,  30" tall. Sun, part-shade. Aromatic foliage is used for Earl Grey tea, and in  potpourris and oils.

'Cambridge Scarlet' Great red Bee Balm 24" hummingbirds love it sun/part shade.

'Gardenview Scarlet’ flowering Bee Balm, more mildew resistant than others. Sun, part-shade.

'Jacob Kline' Most mildew resistant red Bee balm known! Summer flowering.  Cut back after blooming for an encore.  30"-36" tall.

'Mahogany' 3' tall, vibrant maroon-purple flowers on fragrant blue/gray foliage..  

'Marshall's Delight' Rose Bee Balm, mildew resistant, attractive to hummingbirds. Sun, part-shade.

'Raspberry Wine' Raspberry-like buds open to clear wine red flowers. Mildew-resistant foliage. 2'-3' tall.

'Snow White' Pure white Bee Balm, good in light shade, vigorous grower. Sun, part-shade.

Myosotis palustris  The old fashioned Forget-Me-Not.  Rounded heads of intensely  blue sweet scented flowers on mounded foliage bloom in May and June.  8" high, shade or part sun. Enjoys moist areas, does well in boggy areas and around ponds.
        'Rosylva' Large radiant pink flowers on very compact plants.  Award winner.   

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Nepeta faassenii - Catmint - Flowers are long blooming and wonderfully fragrant. Silver foliage is neat and compact, only 12" tall. Excellent plant! Sun. This Catmint is great for edging!  Cut back often to keep tidy and for continuous blooms. 

 Wonderful, wonderful plant!  Trim back foliage to tidy plant and you will be rewarded with endless flowers.

'Dawn To Dust'  Large leaved catmint.  Same great plant, but pink flowers all summer.  Fragrant foliage.

'Walker's Low'  Blue purple flowers appear from May to late fall.  Compact mounds spread vigorously to 2' wide.  Gray-green foliage is very aromatic.

2007 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.  

'Six Hills Giant'  A robust Catmint growing 2'-3' tall with large blue flowers.

Nipponanthemum - Montauk Daisy - Fall blooming white Shasta daisy adds color to the autumn garden. 18" tall. (Sun. Formerly a Chrysanthemum)

Oenothera - Grow this perennial in full sun, as it is a good plant for hot climates. Cup-shaped flowers of yellow or pink bloom profusely in the sun garden.
Oenothera 'Lemon Drop'  Sunny, bright yellow flowers highlight dark green foliage, blooms spring to fall. Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes.  Sun or part sun.  8"-10" tall. PROVEN WINNER SELECTION. 

berlanderi 'Siskiyou' Masses of  pink primrose flowers over low growing plants, blooms in summer. Sun.
fruticosa youngii 'Sundrops' Evening Primrose - Buttercup yellow flowers in June. Sun, 2' tall.
versicolor 'Sunset Boulevard' Tangerine cup-shaped flowers over 24" stems, long early summer bloomer, sun.
Reseeds freely.

'Twilight'  Striking rich purple bronze foliage in the center of the leaf, particularly on young foliage. This deep coloring makes a strong contrast with the large pale pink flowers which appear throughout the summer. 

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Papaver - Poppy - With shades of red and orange, poppies create a riot of color in the sun garden. Spectacular plant for early summer display. Charming flower, easy to care for, & pest-free.  Foliage dies back after flowering.

orientale 'Allegro' - Oriental Poppy - Scarlet, orange and red flowers with dark black eye in May & June, a beauty. Sun.
‘Pizzicato’ Award winning Poppy with wide color range: red, scarlet, orange, pink & white.

nudicaule 'Sparkling Bubbles' Iceland poppy - Orange, scarlet & yellow free-flowering Poppy.  Long-blooming tender perennial needs to re-seed to come back next year.

'Wonderland'  Mix of yellow, orange, red and white Iceland Poppy.  Long blooming in the garden.

Pardancanda norrissi - Blackberry or Candy Lily - Iris like foliage, long blooming pastel candy colored flowers. Ornamental  blackberry seed pods appear in Fall.  18" tall, sun.

Penstemon barbatus 'Cambridge Mix' A vibrant mixture with grey-green foliage and flower spikes in distinct shades of Pink, Rose, Blue and Purple blooming seemingly forever. This selected, compact form grows 18" tall.

'Rondo Mix’ A cheerful mix of bright red, pink, lavender and  purple spikes in July, re-blooming in September.  Good Hummingbird  plant.  
digitalis'Husker Red' Dark red leaves with beautiful white flowers on 30" stems. Sun. 1996 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'Dwarf Hybrids' – Compact new variety, long flowering for garden or pot, 12" high.
strictus Blue violet flowers in July & August. 24" tall.

Peony - Long-lived and fragrant, their neat bushy shape makes a valuable addition the the landscape.  Red, pink and white.  Sun, 3'-4' tall.  Several sizes available.

Perovskia 'Filagran' Russian Sage - Silver leaves and stems, topped by dusty sky blue flower. Very aromatic foliage, sun. 1995 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'Little Spire' - Russian Sage - An improved dwarf selection that stays compact, growing only 24" tall. It is a beautiful shrub-like perennial with unique grayish-green aromatic foliage. Hundreds of small tubular lavender blue flowers appear on spires in late summer through fall. The flowers make excellent cut or dried flower arrangements.  An overall excellent perennial that is drought tolerant and virtually maintenance free. Sun. 

Persicaria 'Red Dragon' Outstanding purple and green foliage bearing airy white flowers in summer. Sun, part sun. AKA Polygonum. Mulch heavily  and plant in protected area of your garden, or just enjoy as an annual.

 

Phlox are grown for their profuse fragrant flowers. Woodland phlox bloom in early spring, complimenting daffodils and tulips, while summer phlox carry the garden through the later months with their long-lasting blooms.

divaricata 'Laphamii' Woodland Phlox -This is one of the few phlox  that can be used successfully in the shade. A low grower with dark green leaves, this variety also spreads well & is a good partner with hostas, ferns or spring blooming bulbs. The violet-blue flowers are plentiful in May and June.  

divaricata Woodland Phlox 'May Breeze' Fragrant light blue Woodland Phlox flowers, semi-evergreen leaves.  Blooms in early spring, 18" tall, part shade. 

glaberrima 'Anita Kistler' - Smooth Phlox - Brilliant pink/lavender flowers rise from mounds of smooth, slightly glossy 20" foliage.  This Phlox is happy in hot, humid weather.

paniculata 'Becky Towe' Named after a beloved pet retriever named Becky, this Phlox spots awesome butter-cream & green variegated leaves and sweetly fragrant carmine salmon flowers in summer.  More compact Phlox than most,  growing only 24" tall.  

paniculata 'Blue Boy' Summer Phlox with lavender/blue flowers, sun, part-sun, 18" tall.

'Bright Eyes' Summer Phlox, dark pink with crimson eye, a  beauty, sun.

'David' Summer Phlox - Bright white 36", fragrant and mildew-resistant. Sun. A favorite Phlox of ours here at the nursery.  2002 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'David's Lavender'  This sport of 'David'  has the same outstanding mildew resistance as its parent, but with large, lovely, lilac blooms that appear in mid-to late summer.  Grows 4-5' tall.

'Dodo Hanbury Forbes'  Still one of the best pinks!  Provides unsurpassed flowering in summer, clear crisp colors and fragrant flowers in profusion.  Stong 3' tall plants.  Sun.
'Eva Cullum' 2-3’ tall, with clear pink flowers that have a red eye. Mildew resistant.
'Goldmine' PLANTSPOTTER introduction: Goldmine is a striking combination of gold edged foliage and deep-magenta flowers.
'Juliet' Impatiens pink with a deeper rose eye. Quite fragrant.

'Laura'   Magnificent heads of purple flowers with white center.  Quite mildew resistant, 42" tall.  Very striking,  tall Phlox.
'Shortwood' A 4' tall, mildew-resistant stunning pink-flowered Phlox. It's an off-spring of the award winning 'David'  phlox, so its got to be good!

stolonifera 'Bruce's White' Woodland Phlox - Large white flowers in early spring, fast growing mats. Part shade.

stolonifera 'Home Fires' Beautiful white woodland flowers with dark pink centers, loves shade.

stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Woodland Phlox - 8" shade ground cover, purple-blue, early spring blooms with daffodils and bulbs. 1990 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

 

Physostegia virginiana 'Summer Snow' These plants get the name “Obedient Plant” from their ability to retain their form when individual florettes are swiveled back and forth.  Try it, it’s fun! Great late blooming perennial. White long blooming flower spikes on 24"

‘Miss Manners’ New! A petite Obedient Plant with manners!  Clump forming, smaller, less invasive and more “obedient”!  18” tall, sun or shade.

virginiana ‘Vivid' Lovely pink flowers blooming when little else is out. Great. Can tolerate shade.

virginiana 'Variegata' Striking variegated form of dragonhead has green leaves with wide white margins and showy pink flowers in summer. Spectacular 36" tall. Sun or shade.

 

 

Platycodon - Balloon Flowers - With their balloon-shaped flower buds, Platycodons are indeed eye-catching in the garden. They boom in shades of blue, pink and white, and are virtually carefree. Great cut flower.

grandiflora 'Fairy Snow' White blooms with delicate, deep blue veining down the middle of the petals.  Foliage is deep green and tidy. Slow to emerge in spring but worth the wait. Long lived, rarely needs dividing.  Grows 10"-12" tall.  

grandiflora 'Fuji Blue' 24" plants loaded with balloon-like blue flowers. sun.

grandiflora 'Fuji Pink' Same as above in a shell pink color. Great cut flower.

grandiflora 'Fuji White' Once again in white long blooming continues for months.

x 'Sentimental Blue' Amazing 4" blooms all summer over top 6" of plant.
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway To Heaven' This woodland charmer is a white-edged seedling of our native Jacob's Ladder.   It makes a small clump of cut-leaf green foliage edged in white.  When exposed to summer heat, the older foliage changes to green.  In early spring, short spikes of blue flowers appear. 

boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ Blue flowers with clear yellow eye on compact 12" plants. Cut back for re-bloom.

caeruleum - Jacob’s Ladder - Long clusters of nodding blue flowers, sun or part sun, 12".

Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum' Variegated Solomon's Seal - 3' tall arching plants, white bells.  Shade.  Beautiful woodland perennial.

Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Wilmot' Shrub-like perennial producing deep carmine red flowers in midsummer, sun.  12" high foliage is strawberry like. 

Primula vulgaris - The familiar  single primrose is one of the early signs of spring, coinciding with the first early daffodils. The two grow well together in damp grass or light woodland. Cultivated varieties come in a huge range of colors, and both single and double flowers. 

Prunella grandiflora 'Loveliness Mix' Self-Heal -  Low mats of evergreen foliage, pink, lavender & white flower spikes, sun/part sun.

laciniata - Lanced leaf Prunella, good ground cover for sun or part sun. Lovely pinky/lavender flowers on and off all spring & summer.

 

Pulmonaria - Lungwort - These woodland plants are easily grown in moist soil and light shade. Their common name of Lungwort refers to the medicinal use of the plant for treating lung ailments long ago. Lovely bell-shaped flowers in early spring, accompanied by silvery spotted foliage.

longifolia ‘E B Anderson’ - Lungwort - Its long, tapered green leaves feature silver spots. It blooms in the early spring, just as new foliage is emerging. This plant's buds are pink, but open as bright blue. They are usually among the earliest flowers in a garden.

Good groundcover for shaded areas, although it can also tolerate some sun.

Pyrethrum coccineum ‘James Kelway’ Deep scarlet Painted Daisy. Lacy foliage, daisy flowers in summer. 18" tall, sun. Cut back to tidy plant and for repeat performance.  Formerly a Chrysanthemum.

'Robinson's Mix' Painted Daisy - Pink, rose and red painted daisies, great for the cutting garden, 18"-24" tall, sun.

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Ratibida columnifera - Yellow Mexican Hat - 24" tall, sun. Drought tolerant golden flowers in summer.

'Red Midget' Dwarf Mexican Hat, only 12" high. Mahogany and gold daisies, great for hot and dry areas. Adorable!

Rheum - Rhubarb - I think the rhubarb plant is truly beautiful. Rhubarb has big, heart shaped, crinkled leaves and red-tinted stalks. Rhubarb is showy enough to qualify for a top spot in a display garden and it's often listed in catalogs as a must-have landscape plant. For the gardener looking for an easy-to-grow food plant, rhubarb tops the list.  

 

 

Rudbeckia - Black Eyed Susans - These native North Americans adorn the garden with flamboyant color from summer 'til frost. Black Eyed Susans have large golden flower heads, and thrive in full sun or light shade. They are excellent in the cutting garden!

fulgida 'Goldstrum' Black Eyed Susan - Large golden flowers on 24" plants, excellent for cut flowers.  1999 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR. 

‘Indian Summer’ Huge saucer Black eyed Susan flowers, reseeds prolifically.  Taller with larger flowers than Goldstrum.  36" tall, sun.

hirta 'Becky Mix' A great mix of Black-Eyed-Susans ranging from pale lemon yellow to red & orange.

'Cherry Brandy' These robust plants have outstanding garden performance, producing a mass of attractive, cherry-colored blooms all summer long - triumphing over heat, drought and poor soils!  24" tall, grow this Rudbeckia in full sun. 

‘Cherokee Sunset’ Double & semi-double Black Eye Susan flowers in     sunset colors of red & orange.  Profuse summer bloomer, 30” tall, sun.  Award winning Rudbeckia!

‘Prairie Sun’ These flowers grow to 4” in diameter and are a lovely yellow bi-color with a green eye, flowering profusely between July until October.  18” tall, full sun.  Excellent cut.

'Sonora' Large 3" gold flowers with a rusty black center. striking!

'Toto' An adorable little Black Eyed Susan.

spiciosa 'Viette's Little Suzy' A dwarf Black-eyed-Susan, only 12" tall, with deep yellow flowers blooming from mid-summer into fall. Sun.

laciniata Very tall, 6-7', very long blooming yellow daisy for the back of the sun garden.

maxima Light yellow daisy flowers with brown cones, large silvery leaves, drought tolerant, sun 3'-4' tall.

triloba – Small, daisy flowers of deep gold from midsummer into autumn.  A self-sowing biennial, good for  naturalistic gardens.

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Sagina subulata - Irish Moss or Corsican Pearlwort - Moss like evergreen foliage. Excellent for shaded situations and planting between stepping stones. White flowers in summer. Shade or part-shade. 3" high.

Salvias are among the most popular of garden plants. The Sages combine beautiful flowers with attractive and often aromatic foliage. Flower spikes of blue, pink or white are long-blooming. Plant in full sun.

lyrata‘Purple Knockout’ Blue/purple flower spikes rise from clumps of decorative foliage in shades of bronze, purple & red. 6-12" tall. Sun.

nemorosa  'Blue Hill’ Reliable compact sage producing spikes of sky blue flowers. Very long blooming, 18".

‘Blue Queen’ Deep blue flower spikes on 12" plants, good border plant, sun.

‘East Friesland’  Very long blooming purple spiked flowers.  Trim back after flowering to tidy plant and it will re-bloom.  18" tall, sun.

‘Lubeca’ Violet-blue flowers, very long flowering in early summer. 18-24" tall.

‘May Night’ Good repeat bloomer, lavender spike flowers in  summer. 1997 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

‘Snow Hill’ Reliable long lived white summer blooming Salvia. 18" tall, sun.

'Rose Queen' Pink flower spikes attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, 18", sun.

‘Rosenwein’ This Salvia meaning Rose Wine, bears warm deep pink flower spikes for several months in late spring into summer.  Reblooms if cut back after initial blooming. 

pitcheri 'Grandiflora' Azure blue flowers from September until Frost.  Sun, fragrant foliage.  24" tall.

verticillata ‘Purple Rain’ Long arching stems of purplish buds open to a smoky purple throughout the summer. Very long flowering, attracts hummingbirds!

 

Saponaria ocymoides splendens - Soapwort - Rampant, vigorous edging plant. Bright pink flowers in spring, perfect for rock gardens or use to cascade over walls.   8" tall, sun.

Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Robe' Mounded evergreen mossy foliage covered with petite purple flowers in spring, 6" high, sun.

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' 18" Profusion of lavender-blue flowers all summer. Sun . Butterfly Plant. PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR 2000.

columbaria 'Pink Mist' Long blooming pink pincushion flower, 18" tall, sun.

ochroleuca Soft yellow flowers, 18" tall, sun. Extreme long bloomer. Good cut flower.

Sedum - Live Forever - This large family of succulent plants deserves its common name of Live Forever! Hardy, adaptable, drought-tolerant, these are just a few of its attributes. Some are upright plants, some groundcovers. All great!! Grow in full sun or light shade. Asking only for good drainage along with an occasional sip of water, Sedums are durable, reliable and almost maintenance-free.

 

‘Aizoon’ Old fashioned, yet still a most popular mounding Sedum producing lots of golden flowers in summer.   12” – 16” tall.

alboroseum 'Medio-variegatus' Variegated leaves on 18" plants bloom pink in fall, sun.

'Frosty Morn' Exciting new Sedum, upright growth with wide white border around each leaf, late summer flowers.

kamtschaticum variegatum - This compact  form of Sedum has cream colored leaf variegation that takes on a hint of pink in the full sun. Golden orange flowers. 

x mohrchen Dark red (almost black) leaves, 24" plants have pink flowers, late summer, great for sun.

'Matrona' Dark gray foliage is edged in deep pink.  Large flower heads of soft pink appear in summer.  This award winning Sedum grows 24" tall, sun.

rupestre - Blue Spruce Sedum - Low growing blue sedum with yellow flowers great for sun.

'Angelina' Brilliant golden yellow foliage forms a mat, perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or containers. 

sieboldi - October Plant - Blooms very late, pink flowers over 6" foliage, ground cover.

spectabile 'Brilliant' Great Sedum, rosy pink flowers start in August, interesting all year.

spectabile 'Neon' A new  improved Sedum from an old favorite 'Brilliant', this plant boasts neon-bright bubblegum-pink flowers in midsummer.  Sedum is famous for its ability to put up with just about anything in the garden, and Neon is no exception. Give it full sunshine.  Grows to 14" tall.

telephium 'Autumn Joy' One of the best perennials beautiful all year, even winter. Sun, part-sun.

telephium 'Autumn Fire' Newly improved form of the commonly planted ‘Autumn Joy’. Strong, stout stems lined with , gray-green, fleshy leaves support the more substantial, longer lasting blooms. Bold clusters of closely packed, rosy pink flowers age to a salmon bronze, later casting coppery red shades upon the autumn landscape.

x 'Vera Jameson' Beautiful low growing bronze foliage covered with pink blooms, Sept. Sun.

Semiaqueligia ecalcarata - Purplish green ferny leaves grow to 18" high.  The  pendulous wine or purple colored flowers look like small Columbine flowers, minus the flower spurs.  They prefer shaded, woodland conditions with moist soil.  Part sun, shade.

Silene dioica 'English Maiden' 2'-3' floriferous all-summer bloomer, carmine flowers, shade or part sun, easy plant!

‘Clifford Moor’ Same classic cottage garden plant, only variegated!  2’-3’ tall.  Reseeds.

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' At 3-4' tall,  Fireworks  is more compact than most Goldenrods and flowers more heavily. A lacy dome of golden flowers looks like exploding fireworks providing nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies in early fall. Sun.

Smilacina racemosa - False Solomon's Seal - Cluster of flowers at the end of the stalk distinguishes this plant from "true" Solomon's seal, which has flowers that grow along the stem, hanging suspended underneath the plant. False Solomon's Seal grows 2' tall and  its flowers smell heavenly. It forms a cluster of red berries in late summer. Shade. 

Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ Lamb's Ears - Non-flowering Lamb’s Ear cultivar, same woolly foliage. Sun, part shade.

'Helene Von Stein'  - Big Ears - Handsome large leafed Lamb's Ear, very showy groundcover.

lanata - Lambs Ears - Velvety soft fuzzy leaves, purple flower spikes, tough as nails. Sun, part-shade.

monieri 'Hummelo'  This Betony forms a low-growing clump of soft green, wavy or wrinkly leaves that spread.  Deep fuchsia spikes of tubular flowers bloom in early summer, 20" high.  A different Lamb's Ear!

Stokesia cyanea - 'Blue Danube' - Stokes Aster - Neat green mounds with feathery blue flowers all summer. hardy Sun. 18" tall.

x cyanea 'Purple Parasols'  A new exciting Stokesia offering a unique blue color which darkens to a deep violet, a stunning summer show!  18" tall.

laevis ‘Klauss Jelitto’ Enormous light blue flowers, 18" tall, sun.

'Mary Gregory' Creamy yellow flowers, 18" tall, sun or part sun. 

‘Silver Moon’ Large pinkish white flowers, 12" - 18" tall, sun or part sun.

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Thalictrum aquilegifolium Meadow Rue - Purple flowering 3' tall, lacy columbine-like foliage, sun, part shade.

dipterocarpum (delavayi) Rather  than fluffy flower heads, this graceful, clump-forming perennials bears a multitude of nodding, lilac colored flowers.  The finely divided leaves give this 4' plant a dainty appearance.  Shade or part sun. Impressive airy sprays of lilac flowers excellent for cutting. Blooms mid-to-late summer.

flavum 'Illuminator' makes a dramatic 5' tall specimen. The blue columbine-like foliage emerges blue with an overlay of gold. The result is a fascinating chartreuse-like cast to the new foliage. The clump extends upward, where it is topped in late spring with cluster of tiny airy yellow flowers. 'Illuminator' Meadow Rue is a favorite for designers who like to create unique and fun combinations with it's golden foliage or airy flowers.

rochebrunianum This very tall species from Japan grows 6'-8' tall or more if given some sun and moist soil.  Tiny lavender flowers are  produced in late summer & early Fall.  Shade or part sun.

Thermopsis caroliniana - Caroline Lupine - Easy long-lived member of the pea family, tall slender yellow flower spikes. 3-4’ tall, tolerates hot muggy summers well, cheerful low-maintenance plant. Sun, part sun.

Tiarella wherryi - Foam flower - Woodland plant covered with lovely white flowers in spring. Shade

'Inkblot' Deeply lobed bronze foliage with black patches, beautiful pink blooms in summer, 8" high, shade.

'Skeleton Key' Unusual deeply cut leaves, good clumping habit and glossy foliage. 10" high, shade.

'Snowflake'  New growth is lime green with deep red veins.  Small white flowers appear in summer.  Shade, part sun, 7" high.

'Spanish Cross' Curious leaves resemble a baroque Spanish cross and form the base of this strong clumping foam flower.  Light pink flowers, shade, 12" high.

Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ Long blooming rich purple flowers. Blue-gray foliage looks good all summer. Part sun.

virginiana 'Blue'  Unusual blue color, a true blue.  Will grow in sun & shade and poor soils, 24" tall.

'Snowcap' White variety, sun or shade. Trim back after flowering for a repeat performance, 24" tall.

Tricyrtis hirta - Toad Lily - Excellent plant for shaded areas, blooms in late Sept and Oct.  Lovely woodland plant with dense speckled orchid-like flowers. Unusual, only 12" high.  A close-up plant!

'Tojen' This selection has flowers which are truly cheerful and beautiful. Unlike the spotted  flowers of its parents, this one has bright white flowers edged in lavender with a  yellow center.

Trollius - Globeflower - A native to moist meadows, it is well suited for the bog garden or moist border. Clump forming, long-lived perennial bearing deep golden orange flowers in early spring. 32" tall, sun or part sun.

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Verbascum 'Southern Charm' Easy to grow hybrid perennial. Lavender, buff and rose colored flowers, good cut, 36" tall.  Sun.

Verbena bonariensis- Lilac blue hardy verbena, sun, 24" tall, a beauty. Reseeds freely.

rigida 'Santos' More compact Verbena, only 12" high, endless blue flowers. Reseeds.

Veronicas are superb, long blooming border plants, combining well with other perennials in the garden. Speedwells are important components of late spring and summer gardens because of their abundant spiked flowers. Part or part-sun.

chamaedrys ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ Charming blue stars cover very low vigorous mats. Sun, part-shade. Adorable. (a.k.a. 'Heavenly Blue')

gentianoides 'Barbara Sherwood' Beautiful delicately striped pale blue & white flowers in spring, 12" tall.  A different kind of Veronica.
'Giles van Hees' A 6" dwarf Veronica with clear bright pink flower spikes in June & July. 

incana-candida - Silver Speedwell Low growing silver leaves with sky blue flowers. Sun, part shade.

x 'Royal Blue' 18" plants with sky blue flowers, needs sun and good drainage. Sun, part-shade.

spicata ‘Blue Charm’ A lovely sky blue on large spikes, shiny foliage, 24" very hardy, sun or part-shade.

‘Noah Williams’ New variegated form, distinct white edges to the leaves, white blossoms in summer.  Sun, part sun.

'Red Fox' Rose red spikes all summer, 10" tall. Sun.

'Rosea' 18" plants with long stalks of clear pink flowers. Sun, some shade.

x 'Sunny Border Blue' An excellent perennial, true blue flower spikes all summer. Sun, part-shade. 1993 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.

'Royal Candles' Destined for stardom! Rigidly upright, compact plant with sturdy spikes of violet/blue flowers in late spring and early summer.

'Waterperry Blue' Shiny, creeping green foliage, light sky blue flowers, 4"-6" high.

 

Viola cucullata Woodland Violet - Fragrant and romantic perennial for shady, woodland spots. Several varieties available.  Red, purple, white, spotted etc. NEW JERSEY STATE FLOWER.

'Etain' Lots of attractive soft yellow blossoms edged with purple, bloom in mid spring.  Grow in shade or part shade.

labradorica - Labrador Violet - Charming heart shaped burgundy colored leaves, lavender flowers, good groundcover for shaded areas.
pedata - Bird Foot Violet - Birdfoot violet has been referred to as the “queen” of all the violets due to its beautiful colorations and the daintily divided leaves that resemble a bird’s foot. The large, flat-faced lilac blue flowers with prominent orange stamens and the very finely cut leaves make this a favorite woodland wildflower. It blooms from mid- to late-spring & occasionally in the fall as well. Shade.

'Rebecca' - Beautiful large, tri-color flowers of cream, white & purple. Quaint woodland plant grows only 8" tall in part or full shade.

 

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A WORD ABOUT OUR PERENNIALS

Most perennials need to be 2 years old before they will bloom. All of our 1 gallon plants are at least 2 years old and will bloom for you this year. They’ve already over-wintered outside, so they are proven hardy in our area (zone 6 or to -10 degrees).

4 1/2"  PERENNIALS

For our customers that like to start small and nurture, we offer a smaller size  perennial in a hearty 4 1/2" pot. We suggest to our customers that perennials should be grouped in 3’s & 5’s for impact in the garden. Because these 4 1/2" plants are more economical, it may be advantageous to use this size. Only $3.29 ea. Or 4 for $12.   HURRY IN - THESE ALWAYS SELL FAST!

Agastache (Anise Hyssop)                                                            
Ajuga (Bugleweed)                                       
Alchemillea (Lady's Mantle)                                         
Alyssum (Mountain of Gold
Anthemis (Marguerite Daisy)                                                                                   
Aquilegia (Columbine)                                                                    
Arabis (Snow Cap)                                                                          
Arenaria (Sandwort)                                                              
Armeria (Sea Thrift)                                                                  
Artemesia (Wormwood)   
Aubreta                                                         
Aster                                                                                       
Baptisia                                                                                     
Bellis (English Daisy)  
Boltonia (Bolton's Aster)                                                               
Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)                                                
Campanula (Bell Flower)                                                  
Caryopteris (Blue Beard)                                                
Cerastium (Snow In Summer)                                                    
Cheiranthus (Wall Flower)                                                                        
Chrysogonum (Golden Star)                                        
Coreopsis (Tickseed)                                                                       
Delospermum (Ice Plant)                                                                 
Dendranthemum (Painted Daisy)                                                    
Dianthus (Carnation)                                                        
Digitalis (Foxglove)                                                                      
Echinacea (Coneflower)                                                  
Euphorbia (Spurge)                                                                            
Gallardia (Blanket Flower)                                                                
Geranium (Cranesbill Geranium)
Geum
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
Helenium (Helen's Flower)
HERBS:
      Applemint 
      Catmint                            
      Catnip 
      Curry                            
      Chamomile                      
      Chives/Garlic Chives
      Chocolate Mint
      Corsican Mint
      Lavender
      Lemon Thyme
      Lemon Balm
      Marjoram
      Oregano
      Peppermint
      Rosemary
      Sage
      Santolina
      Southernwood
      Spearmint
      Thyme
Iberis (Candytuft)
Ivy
Knifophia (Red Hot Poker)
Lamiastrum (Archangel)
Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)
Liatris (Kansas Gay Feather)
Liriope
Lobelia
Lunaria (Money Plant)
Lupinus (Lupine)
Lychnis (Rose Campion)
Lysimachia (Circle Flower)
Lysimachia (Creeping Jenny)
Mazus
Monarda (Beebalm)
Myosostis (Forget Me Nots)
Oenothera (Sundrops)
Opuntia (Hardy Cactus)
Papaver (Poppy)
Penstemon (Beardstongue)
Perovskia (Russian Sage)
Phlox (Summer Phlox)
Phlox (Woodland Phlox)
Physostegia (Obedient Plant)
Platycodon (Balloon Plant)
Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder)
Potentilla (Cinquefoil)
Primula (Primrose)
Prunella (Self-Heal)
Ratibida (Mexican Hat)
Pyrethrum (Painted Daisy)
Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susans)
Sagina (Irish Moss)
Salvia (Sage)
Saxifraga
Sedum (Live Forevers)
Stachys (Lamb's Ears)
Strawberry Plants
Thermopsis (Caroline Lupine)
Tradescantia (Spiderwort)
Verbascum
Verbena
Veronica
Viola (Violet)
Vinca (Myrtle)

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