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PERENNIALS

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

1 Gallon Pots - $6.29 Ea. or 3 For $18.00 Mix & Match
4 1/2" Perennials (at the end of this list) $2.69 or 4/$10

Select the initial of the Perennial you would like to view in the catalog:

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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 2008 are highlighted.

A is for…

Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches - Shiny lobed dark green leaves up to 2' long, white flower spikes in summer, shade or part-sun, 4-5' tall. Very striking & handsome.

 

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.

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

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

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 'Apache Sunset'  Root Beer Hyssop - Salmon-orange blossoms from June - October.  Scented foliage is reminiscent of Root Beer.  20" tall, sun. 
          'Black Adder' 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.  NEW

'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.
Allium tricoccum - Wild Leek - This perennial wild leek bears only basal leaves  with blooms first appearing in late spring and continuing  into mid summer.  NEW

 

Althea - 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!

'officianalis' Single hollyhock, lovely mixture of pastels and white, very tall. 6'-7', sun.

'Country Romance’ – Pinks, salmon, lavender, single flowers, easily reseeds. 6-7’ tall, sun.

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

rosea 'Nigra' Black hollyhock- a very beautiful novelty in the garden. very hardy. Sun.

rosea 'Chater's Pink/Purple'  New! Tall 7' columns of fluffy double flowers in pink & lavender.  Sun, part sun.

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.

 

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.
x 'Songbird Cardinal' Compact, bushy plants with large red & white spring blooming flowers adored by hummingbirds. NEW

x 'Songbird Robin'  Very early flowering Columbine, large flowers with a compact habit, light pink & white flowers, on 24" stems. 

vulgaris 'Lime Sorbet'  A striking new Columbine producing many stems of spur less double nodding pom-pom flowers in soft lime green.   Great for late spring color.  Blue-green foliage grows 24" tall. 

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.

'Oriental Limelight' Striking lemon-yellow variegated foliage growing 12" tall in partial shade.  Lovely planted with other yellow-foliaged plants.

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.

'Hello Yellow'  Bright yellow Butterfly weed.   Beautiful cut flower grows 24" tall.  Sun. 

'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.  

'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.  NEW
'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.  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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B is for…

Baptisia australis - Blue False Indigo - Eye-catching true blue sweet-pea like flowers completely cover this 36" tall perennial in June.  Sun or  part sun.

'Purple Smoke'  Discovered as a chance seedling at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, 'Purple Smoke' Indigo combines the dusky violet blue    flowers of Baptisia australis with the charcoal gray stems of Baptisia alba, resulting in a beautiful color combination.  It flowers in May, grows 4' tall, and is slow to establish, but well worth the wait! 

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. 

'Polar Pink' A Proven Winners English Daisy that is great for early season color. The pompom-like flowers are bright pink with yellow button centers and are borne on 3"-5" stems. Combines well with other spring flowering perennials or bulbs. Great in mixed containers!

'Strawberries & Cream' The pompom-like flowers are a deep rose pink in the center which fades to lighter creamy-pink at the sides of the flowers. A PROVEN WINNERS SELECTION.

Bergenia 'Red Start' Strong spikes of waxy red flowers over clumps of 10" leathery green leaves. Foliage turns deep bronze in winter, Part sun or shade.

cordifolia ‘Rotblum’ The name is German for ‘Red Flower’.  Leathery evergreen leaves make this a standout for the shade garden. Red bell-shaped flowers attract early hummingbirds. 10" tall.

'Bressingham Ruby' - Burgundy leaves sport dark rosy bell shaped flowers with deep maroon flower stalks.  12" tall, shade or part sun.

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.

 

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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.'

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.

lactiflora 'Mix' Lavender, blue & white flowers top sturdy stems of this long-blooming 24" variety.  Blooms June through September if trimmed back after blooming.

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.  NEW

‘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.

Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh is an attractive landscape plant and best grown in groups or massed in woodland or shady wild gardens. It is named for the dark blue berries it bears in May.  Shade.  NEW
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.

dealbata  Lavender pink flowers on 2-3' plants blooming in June and July. Sun.
montana 'Amethyst in Snow' Snow white Corn Flowers with royal purple centers, hover above handsome mounds of silver green foliage.  Unique & Striking. 

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.

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 - $12.99 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.  NEW

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.

‘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.

'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. NEW

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.

'Moonbeam Tubular' - Funky offshoot of Moonbeam Coreopsis sporting golden tubular petals.  We can't wait to see this one bloom! 

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 elata New! Cobalt blue Bleeding Heart flowers in June.  16” tall fragrant, woodland perennial.

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

Crocosmia '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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D is for…

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.

Delphinium 'Connecticut Yankee' A mix of blue, white, lavender, and purple produced mid-summer.  Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage repeat flowers.  24" tall, sun.

‘Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom’  A mid-sized 24"-28"cherry pink delphinium perfect for the garden.  Sun  NEW

'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! NEW

'Pacific Giant Guinevere' Soft lavender-pink flowers with a white center. Wonderful in the back of the border.  Sun. NEW

'Round Table Mix'  4'-5' tall regal spikes of pastel and deep blue flowers in late spring, early summer.

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

Dendranthema zawadskii ‘Clara Curtis’ Pink daisies on 24" plants, hardy (Formerly Chrysanthemum)

 

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.  

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!

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.

'Stewart Boothman'  A lacy leafed Bleeding Heart forming massive amounts of rose colored lockets.  Long bloomer, 18" tall, shade or part sun.

 

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 '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 'Pam's Choice'   White flowers deeply spotted and blotched with dark maroon. 3'-4' tall, sun or part sun,  a real show stopper.
thapsi 'Spanish Peaks' - Short spikes of raspberry rose colored flowers over miniature foxglove foliage. Very showy colorful flowers.  Award winning foxglove grows only 18" tall. Sun, part shade.  NEW
 

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.

‘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, NEW

'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. NEW
'Fatal Attraction'  Intense purple-pink flowers are held on thin, but strong, near-black stems that give this plant an appearance that's both distinctive and delicate. Sturdy 26" tall stems. Flowering begins in late June...be patient. NEW
'Harvest Moon' The most impressive golden Coneflower on the market.  Large flowers with overlapping petals on strong, well-branched plants.  Sun. NEW

‘Magnus' Great summer bloomer, large pink non-drooping daisies bloom all summer. Sun.  1998 PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR.
'Razzmatazz' 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.
'Ruby Star' an exciting, improved variety of ‘Magnus’ developed in Germany. This breeding effort has resulted in more uniformly sized plants with large, more darkly colored flowers. The intense carmine-red petals are held horizontally from the center cone giving Ruby Star a very beautiful and distinctive look. An exciting new cultivar. NEW

'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.
pubigerum - Fairy Wings - This drought-tolerant species has perfectly rounded leaves with red tinged new foliage. The compact mounds of leathery foliage are topped in early spring with tiny white flowers held high above the foliage. 18" tall.  Shade.  
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.
youngianum 'Roseum' - Soft lavender pink flowers, heart shaped foliage.

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 dulcis 'Chameleon' Spurge - Tolerant of dry shade & poor soil, this burgundy-bronze beauty sports yellow flowers.  Sun, 12'-14" tall. 

'Efanthia' 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!
'Excaliber' Startling red foliage in the spring followed by bright yellow flower bracts in late summer. Clump forming. NEW

'Helenas Blush' An interesting Proven Winners® variety with green leaves that are edged in creamy yellow. In cooler temperatures the foliage is blushing with fantastic pink highlights. Chartreuse flowers in spring make an intriguing display. A very drought tolerant perennial!                                       

'Kalipso' This spurge features shiny, bronze-green foliage. In the spring, very unusual yellow-green flowers are displayed on rosy-red stems. The evergreen foliage is deer resistant and very heat tolerant.  A PROVEN WINNERS SELECTION.
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 in a garden or for containers. NEW

myrsinites - Myrtle Spurge - Trailing stems clothed with gray green foliage. Tolerates dry soil conditions and heat.

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".

FERNS Whether used in borders or as a background, ferns enhance any shade garden with their gracefulness and varying shades of green. Don’t forget to add them to your cutting garden! They look great teamed with Hosta.

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!
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.

'Fanfare' You simply won't believe these blooms! They have the familiar blanket flower colors, deep yellows and oranges, but the resemblance  ends right there. Surrounding the large central cone are a circle of brilliantly-colored, perfectly-formed miniature trumpets!

Goblin' This showy wildflower of red and yellow is one of the best, grows 12" sunny, dry.

'Mandarin' - Bi-color yellow and orange flowers with handsome mahogany centers.
'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.                                                       
'Summer Kiss' A color  breakthrough for Gaillardias, soft apricot colored     blossoms bloom from early summer to late fall with deadheading.  Sun, 18"  tall.

''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.

'Corrie's Gold' A new variegated Gaura!  Creamy gold variegation adds interest to the garden.  White flowers in summer.  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. NEW
'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. NEW

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

'Whirling Butterflies' A shorter Gaura, only 3' tall, with a  very long season of bloom.  Sun or part sun.

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

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

'Brookside' Cranesbill Geranium - Rich sapphire blue with a tiny white eye.  Deeply serrated foliage with mounding habit that stays attractive all summer.  Sun or part sun, 12"-18" tall.  ALL PERENNIAL GERANIUMS ARE DEER-RESISTANT!

x oxonianum 'Claridge Druce' Bushel basket sized plant with magenta pink flowers.
himilayense 'Johnsons Blue' Very heavy blooming 12-15" very vigorous. Sun, part shade, Long blooming perennial.
'Jolly Bee' This Proven Winners Selection has rich, deep blue flowers with white eyes that bloom from June until August.  Cut back its dark green foliage for repeat bloom in the fall.  Shade, part sun.  Attractive to bees & butterflies. NEW
lancastriense   Light pink flowers with attractive red vein.  Good garden weaver growing 12" tall.  Sun or part sun.
'Patricia' - The Geranium 'Patricia' is a vigorous  hybrid, and an exceptionally long bloomer bearing magenta flowers.  These low growing mounds of dark green leaves topped with pastel blooms make   geraniums an unequaled addition to the perennial border. Their carefree growing habits make them an ideal   low maintenance plant that will grow anywhere and provide years of beauty.
'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.
phaeum 'Samobor' This Croatian beauty bears purple flowers and a chocolate brown blotch on each leaf. Cut back after flowering to promote a fresh flush of growth & flowers. 24" tall, sun or part sun.

sanguineum var. striatum Pale pink flowers with dark pink veining.  Flowers freely over a very long season.

incanum 'Silver Sugar Plum'  Heavily filigreed platinum blue-green foliage makes a beautiful mass. Striking violet pink one inch blooms complete the effect.
'Splish Splash' Unique blue & white tie-dye colored geranium, blooms 24" - 36" tall.
'Sweet Heidi' Brilliant tricolor blossoms with blue-purple petals that have a pink ring surrounding the white eye, are perpetually produced all summer.  Deep purple stamens and veining add even more beauty.  Sprawling habit.  Grows to 12”. NEW

endressi 'Wargrave Pink' Warm salmon-pink flowering geranium.  Good garden weaver.  shear in midsummer for an encore.

macrorrhizum 'Walter Ingwersen' Lavender pink flowers over glossy green foliage. Sun or part sun, 2' tall.

Geum 'Double Bloody Mary'  Cheerful saucer-shaped double flowers in vibrant red are held high above foliage on long stems from early summer to fall. Full sun, grows to 14".

 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.

'Cooky' Unique coral-orange colored flowers make a cheery display over rich green leaves.  12" tall, 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 formosana - Taiwan Grass - Clumping bamboo like plant slightly smaller than its relative Arundo donax.  Plumes are light and airy, opening pink and turning a cream color.

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 '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 comans 'Bronze' Sedge - Attractive 12" mounds of deep bronze foliage.

platyphyllum – Silver Sedge – Broad leaf sedge adds interesting foliage accent.  12”.

phyllocephala 'Sparkler' An evergreen sedge resembling miniature variegated  palm trees.  White & green striped foliage makes this a real eye-catcher.

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.

Cortaderia selloana 'White' - Pampas Grass - Large & bold with huge feathery white plumes in late summer.  Plant in sunny, protected area & mulch heavily. 

'Rosea' Pink Pampas Grass - 7'-10' tall pink plumes in summer.   

Deschampsia - Tufted Hair Grass - This 36" tall grass produces large, open panicles of silver flowers.  The plant grows best in moist soils when exposed to sun or in shade. A tolerance for wet soils makes the plant useful for planting near water. 

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.

Erianthus ravennae - Ravenna Grass - A hardy tall grass, often referred to as a perennial Pampas Grass.  Upright spreading flower plumes appear in summer. Native gray-green foliage grows 9' to 12' high. Average soil is best, and this grass doesn't mind wet feet, lending itself to pond areas well. 

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. 
JUST NAMED!! - - 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. 

Luzula nivea - Snowy Woodrush - Tufted evergreen perennial grows to 2' tall with narrow, flat, roughly hairy upright leaves. Panicles of snow-white flowers in clusters during summer are suitable for drying. Good in mass plantings, and makes a good groundcover in damp shade. Tolerance for moist soils make the plant useful near ponds or other water features. Snowy Woodrush is also a useful grass in shaded areas. 

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

'Arabesque' Clump forming mid-sized, narrow bladed grass with a distinct midrib of silver. Silvery flower plumes in August and September. Full sun, grows 5' tall.

'Kaskade' One of the finest summer blooming Miscanthus, this robust grass draws its name from the elegant rosy-colored, large cascading plumes.  Narrow leaves grow 6' high and make a nice 3' clump in the sun garden.

'Little Zebra'  - Dwarf Zebra Grass - This dwarf Zebra Grass, growing only 48" tall,  makes a tidy, compact mound of green foliage with prominent yellow horizontal banding that holds well through the summer. In late summer, the attractive plumes emerge wine-purple. It is a very good addition to smaller gardens. Sun.

‘Malepartus’ A strong growing Maiden Grass with good fall color.  Pink plumes turn silver in late summer.  5’-6’ 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.

Muhlenbergia capillaris - Muhly Grass - Absolutely one of the most beautiful ornamental grasses around. This North American native has blue/green needle like foliage, giving it a stiff upright growth habit, and can get up to 3-4' in height with a 2-3' spread. The fall is when it puts on a real show with flower plumes that look like a purple cloud from far away. This grass is also great because it needs very little care. It will grow in drought conditions, as well as wet conditions.

Nassella/Stipa - Mexican Feather Grass - Deer resistant 2' grass with fine, needle like foliage.  Silky green flowers in June mature to golden blonde.  Sun.

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 '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.

'Shenandoah' Best burgundy color of all the Switch Grasses.  Deep green foliage takes on a red coloring by mid-summer.  Sun or part sun.

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

'Karley Rose' This selection of Fountain Grass has darker green foliage with a much taller and more upright habit. The early summer plumes are also quite a bit larger and a much richer pink than the others. 

'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. 

'orientale' Oriental fountain grass is an unusually low-growing mounding, and compact fountain grass whose gracefully cascading clump of dense foliage rarely gets over 1' tall.  The showy flower plumes are carried all summer and autumn.

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.

Sesleria autumnalis – Autumn Moor Grass – Tough evergreen grass bearing bright yellow-green foliage  and attractive white seed spikes in summer.  18” tall.

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.

'Coppelia' Large coppery-red blooms in August & September, 3' tall, sun.  Nice for late season color, attractive to butterflies, good cut flower.

Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' - Perennial Sunflower - Tall, late summer flowering perennial. Golden yellow flowers on willowy foliage,  5'-6' tall,  easy, full sun.

'Low Down' A shorter perennial sunflower, only 12" tall, with the same deep gold flowers in late summer & fall.  Sun.

 

Helianthemum means flower of sunshine, an appropriate name for flowers that open in bright sunlight. Rock Rose are sturdy semi-evergreen  perennials with several varieties bearing silvery gray foliage. Cut back after flowering for repeat blooms.

nummularium 'Annabel' Soft pink double flowers.
''Pink Wisley' Evergreen perennial with striking pink flowers, Sun, 6" high, gray foliage.

'Raspberry Ripple' Delicious name, beautiful hot pink flowers, sun, 6" tall, silver foliage.

'St. Mary's' Beautiful cream color flowers, excellent border plant. Sun, 6" tall.

'Wisley Primrose' Low evergreen with clear yellow flowers, 6" high, sun.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bressingham Doubloon' False Sunflower - Double & semi-double golden blossoms on 36" tall stems bloom mid-summer until Fall. 

'Lorraine Sunshine' Exotic new variegated foliage is white with green veins. Generous supply of large golden daisies from June to frost.  Sun, 30" tall.

'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.

'Tuscan Sun' This rich yellow summer bloomer has lovely dark foliage. Its dwarf habit makes it a truly unique plant.  Full sun. 16-20". A PROVEN WINNERS SELECTION.

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

'Sunshine Selection' A breakthrough in the breeding of Hellebores, the result is the broadening of the flower color to include pink, rose, white and creamy yellow.   The flowers bloom in late winter and early spring & foliage in evergreen. 2005 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR

 

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 

Aztec Gold - Large 3' to 4' golden yellow blooms, 16-20 inches tall, early- to mid-season bloomer. Clumps rapidly, giving a solid mass of color.

Buttered Popcorn - Not just another gold daylily! One of the best reblooming daylilies with large golden flowers.  Count on Buttered Popcorn for masses of brilliant blooms. Excellent for the landscape and anywhere you want a splash of brilliant color.  32" tall, mid to late season bloomer.

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.  
Chicago Knobby  - 6” two-tone purple flowers with chartreuse centers bloom early to mid-season.  Good re-bloomer, sun or part sun.  
Chinese Scholar -  Bright red double flowers with gold edging blooms mid to late summer, & grows 22" tall.  Vigorious grower & a very unusual flower!
Dominica - A real beauty, dark red 5 1/2” flowers in early to mid summer. Semi-evergreen,  24-36 in. tall. Sun. NEW

Double Cutie - Yellow green double flowers rebloom all summer.  It is an early to mid-season bloomer, and grows only 13" high.  
Ed Brown - Beautiful pale pink flowers with lacy bright gold lip.  Extremely ruffled 6" blossoms.  28" tall.
Eenie Weenie – Very small, golden yellow flower, blooms mid June, only 8” tall.
Evening Gown - Delicately ruffled melon colored bloom with overlapping pink petals.  Grows 28" tall,  mid to late bloomer.

Gentle Shepherd – Medium to large white flowers with blue tint, recurved with chartreuse throat, very fragrant, blooms the end of June, 20 flowers per stem.
Gertrude Condon - Bright orange blooms, an excellent rebloomer.   22" tall attractive mounded foliage. Early-mid Season bloomer. Sun.
Happy Returns - 3" yellow flower, ruffled/crepe petals, excellent rebloomer, 18" tall.

Hyperion – A garden standard, many medium lemon yellow flowers, extremely fragrant, 36” strong plants.  Great daylily for mass plantings. 
Irish Elf - As cute as its name, Irish Elf has lemon yellow colored flowers, and grows only 14" tall. It blooms early to mid-season  & is a rebloomer.
Joan Senior -  Creamy white flowers with lime green throat. The very best white!  Early to mid bloomer, 25" tall.
Little Fat Dazzler - 3" round  and ruffled rose-r