A. chinensis ‘Milk and Honey’. (Chinese Astilbe). A white Astilbe that holds up under sun and drought! Creamy white plumes turn light pink as they age. Bushy foliage is somewhat marbled with green and silver when young Vigorous prolific bloomer. Grows to 30”. Zone 4-9. 

A. c.‘Valerie’. (Chinese Astilbe). A strong grower with soft bluish-purple, dense blocky flower plumes. Heavy bloomer. Large bright green leaves with a coarse texture. Great in the garden and also in containers. Grows 18”­20”. Zone 4-9.

A. c. ‘Vision In Pink’. Pale pink plumes with a dense, upright form. Large, blue-green leaves with a coarse texture form a robust clump. Grows 18”-20”. Zone 4-9.

A. c. ‘Vision In Red’. Deep red buds open to pinkish-red flowers on dense, fizzy plumes. Red stems and bronze-green foliage enhance the vibrant blossoms. Forms a robust clump. Grows to 5”. Zone 4-9.

A. c. 'Visions'. Lilac purple flowers, bronze green foliage, more sun tolerant. Grows to 16".

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A. x ‘Country and Western’. A color­ful, feathery flower with bright, puffy pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. Grows to 20”. Zone 3-8.

A. x ‘Diamonds and Pearls. The first chinensis species variety with pure white flow­ers and therefore the most robust white-flow­ered Astilbe. Dark green foliage. Grows to 28’. Zone 3-8,

A.x ‘Heart and Soul’.Very appealing pale pink flowers with a lavender-blue sheen most prevalent at dusk and dawn. Strong grow­ing, robust plants with good sun tolerance due to Chinensis crossing. Grows to 26” tall in first year. Normally 32” tall. Zone 3-8.

AURINIA aw-RIN-uh (Alyssum, Basket of Gold). Zone 3-7.

A. saxatilis 'Summit™'. (Basket of Gold). Prized for its display of tiny, canary yel­low flowers borne in panicles just above the foliage. Forms fairly large mounds of silvery-green leaves. A well-balanced, disease resistant plant. 7"-9" tall.

BAPTISIA bap-TEEZ-ee-uh (False Indigo). Zone 3-9.

B. australis (Blue Wild Indigo). Blue-green foliage and dark blue flowers. Tolerates poor soil. (3'-4').

B. minor (australis var. minor). Indigo blue flowers on what looks like a miniature version of B. australis. 15"-24" tall.

B. sphaerocarpa ‘Screaming Yellow’. A riot of yellow in late spring-early summer! This brilliant yellow-gold Baptisia was selected in Arkansas for its bodacious and profuse flower display, deep green foliage and compact, rounded habit. A sure hit! Grows 2’-3’. Zone 5-8.

B. sphaerocarpa (Yellow Wild Indigo). A bright new color — vivid to buttery yellow flowers on blue-green foliage. A very sturdy, drought resis­tant Arkansas to Oklahoma native. Grows 2'-3' tall. Hardy to Zone 5.

B .x ‘Purple Smoke’. A natural hybrid of B. alba and B. australis. Strongly upright, char­coal grey stems support the grey-green foliage and 1.5’ long, smoky violet flower spikes. Grows up to 4.5’. Zone 4-9.

B. x ‘Solar Flare Prairie–blues™. Tall spikes of pea flowers start out yellow and fade to deep orange as they age, beautifully complimenting the emerging yellow blooms above. Another great Baptisia from research at Chicago Botanical Gardens!

B. x ‘Starlite Prairie–blues™’. A sec­ond introduction from Chicagoland Grows. Starlite shines with soft blue pea flowers that glow white at the base for a sparkling overall appearance. A good strong grower with long spikes of flowers in early summer. Grows 2’-3’. Zone 5-8.

B. x ‘Twilite Prairieblues’. This is the first introduction from the Baptisia breeding program conducted by Dr. Jim Ault at the Chi­cago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL. The austra­lis x sphaerocarpa cross has brought a very strong plant with excellent hybrid vigor. By the third year these plants produce almost 100 flower spikes of unique deep violet-purple flowers high­lighted by a lemon-yellow keel. Held above the handsome foliage, the inflorescences can be up to 32” long! Grows 4’-5’. Zone 4-8.

BEGONIA (Hardy Begonia). Zone 6-9.

B. grandis var. evansian a. A much sought-

after rarity for the shade garden. This unusual and unlikely perennial has large, tuberous begonia-shaped green leaves and light pink single flowers that are held above in summer. Reportedly hardy to -18˚C when mulched. Grows 12"-18" tall. Needs moist-rich soil.

BELAMCANDA bel-am-KAN-duh (Black­berry-lily).

B. 'chinensis'. Tall iris-like foliage, showy orange flowers spotted with maroon. Seed heads resemble clusters of blackberries.

BERGENIA ber-GEN-ee-uh. Zone 3-8.

B. ‘Lunar Glow’. A collectors variety from Terra Nova. New leaves unfurl a creamy yellow in the spring and holds the light yellow through most of the summer. A cool new muta­tion out of B. ‘Solar Flare’. ‘Lunar Glow’ has the traditional bold, evergreen leaves of the Bergenia in addition to the lovely dark pink flowers in the spring and burgundy red winter leaves. Best grown in light shade. Grows 10” by up to 24” wide. Zone 4-9

B. 'Pink Dragonfly'. More narrow leaves (like dragonfly wings) than common varieties. Has deli­cate coral pink flowers, and shiny plum-red winter color. Grows 12" tall and wide. Zone 4-9. Sun to part shade

BRUNNERA

B. macrophylla (Anchusa myosotidiflora). Large, green leaves that are heart-shaped. Delight­ful, tiny clusters of sky-blue flowers resembling Forget-Me-Nots in May, June. Needs rich, moist, well drained soil. Ideal for a woodland setting or in the border, performing best in partial shade.

B. m. ‘Diane’s Gold’. A chartreuse foliage Brunnera that holds its color all summer. Very showy in bloom with its sky blue flowers. Proven to be dwarf and stable. Looks equally good in the shade border or nursery container. Grows 12” tall by 24” wide. Grows best in filtered light to full shade. Prefers organic soils, must be well drained but moist. Zone 4-9.

B. m. 'Jack Frost'. Leaves have a heavy silver overlay and prominent green veining. Tiny, baby blue, forget-me-not like flowers. Great for bright -ening up shady areas. Grows 12"-15". Zone 3-8

BUDDLEIA (See Shrub Listings).

CALLIRHOE

C. involucrata (Wine Cups, Purple Poppy Mal low). 1999 Plant Select® for the Rocky Mountain and Plains States. Grows 5"-8" tall and 20" 30" wide. Grows in full sun to part shade and like moderate to dry soil moisture in ordinary garden loam. Thrives at the front of the border where i enjoys the full sun, blooming with wine red flower from April to hard frost. Zone 3-9.

CAMPANULA kam-PAN-yew-luh (Bell flower). Zone 3-7.

C. ‘Summertime Blues’. (Ever-blooming Campanula). The longest blooming Campanula we have ever seen! Has masses of large silvery blue bells on 2’, upright stems — all season long. A clumping habit that does not spread or reseed. Zone 4-9.

C. glomerata ‘Joan Elliot’.An old favorite of ours that we are again offering. Produces floriferous display of deep violet-blue flowers en compassed by a backdrop of forest green foliage Spreads to form wide

clumps. An excellent cu flower. Sun to part shade. Grows 15”-18”. Zone 3

 
C. persicifolia ‘La Belle’.(Peach-Leaved Bellflower). Tall upright stems bear a bouquet of small, double, deep blue flowers with a silver gloss. Forms a basal mound of long leathery evergreen, dark green leaves. Long lasting cu flower. Grows best in fertile soil with neutral to alkaline ph. Likes moist but well-drained soil Partial shade is probably best for site. Dead heading hard after flowering helps also. Grow to 24”. Zone 3-8.

C. persicifolia ‘La Belle’.(Peach-Leaved Bellflower). Tall upright stems bear a bouquet of small, double, deep blue flowers with a silve gloss. Forms a basal mound of long leathery evergreen, dark green leaves. Long lasting cu flower. Grows best in fertile soil with neutral to alkaline ph. Likes moist but well-drained soil Partial shade is probably best for site. Dead heading hard after flowering helps also. Grow to 24”. Zone 3-8.

C. trachelium ‘Bernice’. Fully double rich lilac-blue bells are borne on arching, sturdy stems from mid to late summer. Upright, woody based perennial that grows to 24” tall. Very hardy and dependable species. Full sun to part shade. Zone 4-8.

CENTAUREA sen-TOR-ree-uh (Perennia Bachelor Button).

C. dealbata. 2'-3'. Large, fringed pink flowers deeply cut silvery leaves.

C. montana (Mountain Bluet). 2'. Large showy violet-blue cornflower. Cut to ground after don flowering.

CENTRANTHUS sen-TRAN-thus (Red Vale rian or Jupiter's Beard). Zone 4-8.

C. ruber 'coccineus'. Clusters of carmine rose flowers on erect, branching stems. Attrac tive foliage.

CERASTIUM sir-AS-tee-um (Snow In Sum mer). Zone 2-7.

C. tomentosum 'Yo Yo' (Snow In Summer)

10". Good selection for rock gardens. Creeping, compact and free flowering habit, with everlast­ing very fine and silver foliage.

CERATOSTIGMA ser-at-oh-STIG-muh (Plum­bago, Lead Wort). Zone 5-9. A creeping, semi-woody perennial with deep-green, diamond-shaped leaves and clusters of intense blue flow­ers. Low ground cover.

CHELONE (Turtle Head).

C. 'Hot Lips'. Deeper green foliage, topped in August and September with rose pink turtle head shaped flowers. Red stems persist most of the season. Bronze green early season growth is another distinctive feature. Grows to 2'-3'.

CHRYSANTHEMUM [DENDRANTHEMA] (Hardy Garden Mum)

C. 'Bolero'. Prolific bloomer. Produces loose sprays of deep gold, single, daisy like flowers. Their petals are exceptionally long; flowers are 3.5" wide. Mounding habit. Tolerates a range of conditions including dry soil. Grows 20"-24". Zone 5-9.

C. ‘Harmony’. Prolific bloomer. Produces loose sprays of 2 and 1/2 inches, single, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Bright yellow when young, then fade to creamy yellow with pink tones as they mature. Grows 20”-24” with a mounding habit. Zone 5-9.

C. ‘Rhumba’ (Hardy Garden Mum). Pro­lific bloomers produce loose sprays of 2”, single daisy-like flowers. Deep red buds open to coral-red blooms, then lighten to coral-peach. Mound­ing habit to 18”-20”. Zone 5-9.

C. 'Samba' (Hardy Garden Mum). Pro­lific bloomer. Produces loose sprays of 2", single, romantic rose pink flowers with a yellow center. The attractive shiny, green foliage forms a nice mound. Grows to 18". Zone 5.

CONVALLARIA kon-val-LAY-ree-uh (Lily­of-the-Valley).Zone 2-8.

C. majalis. Nice ground cover with erect stems carrying fragrant nodding bells in spring.

COREOPSIS core-ee-OP-sis (Tickseed).

C. 'Creme Brulee'. A more vigorous version of 'Moonbeam' that fills in faster in the spring and has larger flowers that occur all along the stem rather than just above the foliage, giving a fuller overall appearance. Flowers all summer into fall. Can grow 16"-20" tall by up to 35" wide. A moderate to hard cutback will promote re-flowering as well as provide a more compact habit. Hardy Zone 5-9. A Blooms intro­duction.

C. ‘Dream Catcher’. This showy sport of ‘Sweet Dreams’ has overwintered in Zone 5b (sandy soil, reliable snow cover) though it may need some protection in harsher climates. Vi­brant magenta pink flowers with a darker purple eye and orange center are produced all summer long. Grows 14”-18” tall and 18”-24” wide. The secret of thread-leaf Coreopsis is that they have low water needs and like a well drained site, especially in winter. Otherwise, very easy to grow. Zone 5-9.

C. ‘Jethro Tull’. A natural bi-specific cross between ‘Early Sunrise’ and ‘Zamfir’. Golden yellow flowers with more consistently fluted petals are produced atop a compact mound of foliage. Very floriferous. Grows to 18”. Zone 4-9.

 
C. ‘Pinwheel’.  Quilled, butter-yellow flowers with lacy-blue foliage. This hardy charmer forms wonderful mounds covered with hundreds of flowers all summer. Has a mound­ing habit of 24” tall by 32” wide. Prefers aver­age, well drained soil. Zone 5-9.

C. ‘Sienna Sunset’. This sport of ‘Creme Brulee’ shares all the same terrific qualities of its parent but produces rich burnt sienna colored flowers that lighten to peach. Another thread-leaf variety that likes it dry with excellent drainage over winter. Easy to grow, 16”-20” tall. Zone 5­--9

C. grandiflora ‘Presto’. An unique combo of a dwarf habit and large flowers. Golden yellow, semi-double to double flowers measure 2” across. Naturally compact, forms a uniform rounded mound. Great for containers or as a bedding plant. Grows 6”-8”. Zone 4-9.

C. lanceolata 'Early Sunrise'. 1989 All-American Gold Medal winner. Dense, 18" plants are covered in bright yellow blooms all summer.

C. verticillata 'Moonbeam'.1992PPAPlant of the Year! Glowing pale yellow flowers all summer on a 18" fern-leaf plant.

C. verticillata ‘Route 66’. Large two inch, yellow flowers with a blood red eye top well-branched, upright plants from midsummer. In fall, the red pigment bleeds out into the petals, becoming the dominant color. Grows 24”-28” tall. A threadleaf variety that prefers a dry site. Zone 5-9.

C. x ‘Full Moon’. The result of eight years of intensive breeding with eight species of Coreop­sis. Full Moon has bright canary yellow flowers that measure up to 3” across on well branched stems. Healthy green foliage. Grows 24”-30”. Zone 5-9.

C. x ‘Little Sundial’. A compact, upright selection that produces 1 and 1/2 inch diameter, single, golden yellow flowers with a deep maroon eye over a long time in summer. Naturally com­pact, growing 6”-12”. Zone 4-9.

CROCOSMIA Kro-KOZ-mee-uh Zone 5-9.

 
C. ‘Bright Eyes’. Incredibly brilliant orange flowers with a prominent, scarlet red eye are produced 8-12 per stem. Shorter inter-bud length ensures better floral impact. It is free-flowering with upright or front facing blooms. Grows 18”-24” tall and spreads 12”­18”. Hardy Zone 6-9. In Zone 1-5, the best success with Crocosmia is to lift the corms and store indoors over the winter, much like cannas or dahlia. In the garden, plant in full sun and well-drained soil. In Zone 6-7, a deep winter mulch will help to protect the roots.

C. 'Lucifer'. Broad handsome swordlike foli­age. Brilliant flame red flowers. Good cut flower. Grows 3'-3.5' and blooms July-August. 'Lucifer is the hardiest of the genus.

DELPHINIUM dell-FIN-ee-um. Zone 4-7.

D. elatum 'New Millennium Mixed'. New Zealand Hybrid that are very strong stemmed and tend to be longer lived and more tolerant of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness. Can grow to 6'. Zone 3-7.

D. e. ‘Pagan Purples’. New Millennium Hybrids. Dramatic spires of very dark bluish-purple flowers with a white or brown bee. Often double flowered. Large deeply divided leaves. Grows 4’-6’. Zone 3-7.

D. elatum ‘Pink Punch’. New millen­nium hybrid. Likely the deepest pink hardy Delphinium on the market today. Produces strong, broad spikes of rich mulberry pink, often frilled flowers with a white, brown, or pink striped bee. Outstanding! Grows 3’-5’ tall. Zone 3-7.

DIANTHUS dye-AN-thus (Pinks, Clove Pinks). Zone 3-9.

 
D. ‘Apple Slice’. These fragrant, intri­cately patterned, deep velvety red, 1.5 inch double blossoms have pale pink to white markings in the center of each petal with a matching narrow picotee edge. Glamorous blue-green, grassy foliage. Grows to 10”. Zone 4-9.

D. ‘Firecracker’. Large 1.5 inch bur­gundy flowers have bright pink spots on each petal and a matching pink serrated picotee edge. This color really pops! The flowers exude a sweet, perfume-like fragrance and stand 4”-5” above the grassy, blue green foliage. Grows 8”­9” tall blue-green foliage. ‘Firecracker’ will add some sizzle to your garden every summer and then again in early fall. Hardy Zone 5-9.

D. ‘Frosty Fire’. Double, Chinese lac­quer-red blooms explode above mounds of icy blue-green, evergreen foliage. If deadheaded, will flower in early summer and in the fall. Dian­thus grow best in loose, well drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. ‘Frosty Fire’ grows 6” tall and spreads 9”. Zone 3-9.

D. 'Pixie'. An improved D. 'Spotti' that has much better re-bloom with cleaner foliage. From the breeding work of the late Flemming brothers of Nebraska. Has fragrant dark pink petals surrounded with pale pink halos from late spring till fall. A Blooms intro. PPAF.

D. ‘Raspberry Swirl’. A Plant Haven intro from the Whetman Dessert Series. Young flowers have pink petals with a maroon picotee edge and central disc. As the flowers age, they fade to white with a magenta edge. Loosely mounded, gray-green foliage. Grows to 7” tall. Zone 5-9.

D. ‘Strawberry Sobet’. Plant Haven intro. Whetman Dessert Series. Fragrant, deep velvety red flowers have bright pink splotched petals and a matching picotee edge. Blue-green, mounded foliage to 14”. Zone 5-9.

D. g. 'Firewitch'. 2006 Perennial Plant AssociationPlantoftheYear.(Cheddar Pinks). Highly praised for its spicy clove-scented flowers which face upward for maximum color impact. 'Firewich' produces a plethora of shocking ma­genta pink blossoms over low, silvery-blue mats of evergreen foliage. It blooms heaviest in early sum­mer and often flowers again in early fall. Grows 7"­8" tall. Zone 3-9.

D. g. 'Mountain Mist'. WOW! Great silver-blue foliage that holds up very well in summer heat and humidity. Lovely smoky pink blooms from May through June, and intermittently in fall. Lightly fragrant. Hardy from Zone 4-8.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

DICENTRA dye-SEN-truh (Bleeding Heart). Zone 3-9.

D. ‘King of Hearts’. (Fern-Leaved Bleed­ing Heart). Vigorous sun and heat tolerant culti­var with unstoppable blooms. Bright rose, heart-shaped flowers fade to pink. Lacy, soft blue-green foliage. Does not go dormant until fall if given adequate moisture. Grows 8”-10” tall. Zone 5-9.

D. spectabilis. (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart).

D. s. 'Alba'. Rare white bleeding heart.

D. s. 'Gold Heart'. A brilliant spring beauty will shine like a beacon in the spring and summer landscape. It has shocking gold foliage from which arching sprays of pink bleeding hearts are produced in spring. Best planted in light shade and moist soil. Excellent planted to contrast dark foliaged plants like burgundy Heucheras. Zone 4­-6

D. x ‘Candy Mountain’. (Common Fox­glove). The first foxglove from seed to have up­ward-facing flowers. Rose pink blossoms with beautifully speckled throats are produced on very strong, strictly upright stems. Forms large rosettes of downy, green leaves. Grows 3’-4’. Zone 4-9.

D. ‘Dalmation White’. First year flow­ering perennial. Received high marks in German trials because of its strong growth habit, floridity and pure colored flowers. Bright white flowers with speckled maroon throats are produced all the way around the stems in early summer. Grows 2’-3’ tall, spreads 1’. Zone 4-9.

D. x mertonensis (Strawberry Foxglove). Has very large raspberry flowers. A tetraploid peren­nial plant 3' tall.

D. orientale Leonardo™ Compact. A more compact version with a uniform performance. One of the earliest flowering perennials with single, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Keep soil moist for best results. Grows 6”-8”. Zone 4-7.

E. ‘After Midnight’. (Emily Saul’ PPAF).

Distinctive dwarf selection. Fragrant, dark ma­genta

purple flowers with wide, overlapping petals and a black-red cone on black stems. Blue-green foliage. Well-branched, compact habit. Grows to 12”. Zone 4-8.

E. Big Sky™Summer Sky™ ‘Katie Saul’. This softly colored selection has large flat topped flowers with orange cones and ray flowers that fade in pastel shades from orange to pink like a summer sky at the end of a long hot day. Strong plants hold up well and produce long sturdy stems that last as cut flowers. Grows 24”-30”. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Coral Reef’. Sparkles with amazing two-toned double Anemone-like flowers with dark orange to coral rays topped by a coral red cone. A show stopper. Grows 30” tall by 24” wide clump. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Firebird’. Wonderful habit, com­pact size and charming, red-orange shuttlecock-type flowers that look like they want to fly away! Dark cones add to the appeal of this wonder. Attracts butterflies in summer and seed hunting birds in the fall. Grows 34” tall by 18” wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Green Envy’. The first green Echinacea! Unique in both color and form. Broad lime-green petals flushed red toward the base around a green cone. Long-lasting flowers on strong stems to 30”. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Green Jewel’. Green petals around a large green cone. Large, fragrant flowers. Plants are compact with a sturdy, upright habit and strong. Grows 20”-24”. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Gum Drop’. Huge, dark pink, double feathery pom-poms are held over broad pink pet­als on strong stems. A full-sized plant for the middle of the border. Grows 40” tall by 36” wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Heavenly Dream’. White clouds of flowers up to 4” wide adorn this low-branched wonder. Extra broad ray florets make the flower particularly showy. Grows 24” tall by 24” wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Hot Lava’. Wide petals of deep or­ange red tint to a deeper red at the base of the magna-orange cone. Extra petals give the flow­ers a fuller look and the super strong stems make it a natural for cut flowers. Grows 40” tall by 36” wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Mac ‘n’ Cheese’. 4.5 inch non-fad­ing, golden yellow blooms cover this new vari­ety. Vigorous, well-branched stems are featured on this upright 26” plant. Zone 4-9.

E.’Maui Sunshine’. Large bright yel­low flowers, sweetly scented and floriferous. Mature flowers are soft yellow. This vigorous plant is well-branched with strong, upright stems. Showy orange cones with green back­grounds. Grows 40” tall by 36” wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Milkshake’. Clear white, double  flowers are touched by a deep yellow-orange eye. Color persists as the season progresses. The sturdy, upright, well branched stems can hold 10-15 blooms each from June into autumn Grows 2’-3’. Zone 5-9.

E. ‘Pink Poodle’. Amazingly large and fluffy four inch wide flower heads. Feature strong, well-branched stems to 32” tall and excellent vigor. Best of Show! Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Ruby Star’. An excellent selection with horizontally held petals like those o ‘Magnus’. However, its petals are more substantial and are deeper rose pink. Grows 36” tall Zone 3-8.

E. ‘Tangerine Dream’. Elegant four inch clear orange flowers with wide, overlap ping petals. The bloom color holds better than any we have ever seen and have a lovely honey scent. Grows 30” tall by 27“ wide. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Tomato Soup’. Warm, non fading tomato-red flowers to six inches wide is stunning! A real treat which grows to 32” tall and wide. Will flower until frost. Plants are well branched and show excellent vigor. A natural pairing with E. ‘Mac ‘n’ Cheese’. Zone 4-9.

E. ‘Virgin’. Selected for color, habit an performance. Large fragrant flowers have a green cone surrounded with a double row of non drooping pure-white petals that give a full appearance. Grows 20” tall. Zone 4-9.

E. p. ‘Merlot’. Huge 5” flowers with stunning burgundy-black stems. Fragrant, rose pink blooms are centered with large orange cones. Well branched flower stalks are strong enough to break scissors! Fantastic intro. Grow to 30” tall. Zone 4-9

E. p. ‘Pink Double Delight’. This peren- nial powerhouse grows to only 16” tall with flower stems to 20”. Incredible flower power Fragrant, purple-pink flowers with large, fully double, pom-pom like head of petals in place o the cone. Blooms for 2-3 months! Thrives in heat and humidity. Zone 4-9.

E. p. 'Ruby Giant'. Absolutely huge 7 wide, ruby blooms with horizontal ray petals and a flat coppery-orange cone. Selected for its impressive size and refined habit. Grows to 30" tall. Zone 3-8.

E. P. 'Sundown'. Exceptionally large flat topped flowers in early to mid-summer. A selection with a deep orange cone surrounded by broad petals in sunset shades of orange and rose. 24"-30 tall. Zone 4-9.

EPIMEDIUM epi-MAY-dee-um (Barrenwort) Zone 3-8. Valued for their unusual semi-ever green foliage. Leaves often become bronzy in cold weather. Superb as a slow-spreading groundcover for shady areas. Short sprays o starry flowers are a delight when they appear in the spring looking like tiny Columbines. Varieties can be either clumping or spreading. Slightly drought-tolerant.

E. ‘Amber Queen’. Easy-to-grow vari ety has gently arching stems over mottled leave with golden-yellow flowers that turn to orange later in the season. Grows 14” tall. Zone 4-8.

E. ‘Pink Champagne’. Also called ‘Elf Orchid’. Large soft-pink to clear-pink flowers. Grows 14”-16”. Zone 4-8. ‘08-E. x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’. A com­pact 4”-6” tall cultivar with showy yellow flowers that are held high above the foliage.

E. x youngianum ‘Niveum’. Neatly foli­aged plant with elegant divided leaves of smooth appearance. The leaves are a warm plum brown in spring, though not all of the leaves color fully, so the foliage charms in its detail. The starry white flowers are held on the slenderest stalks, and a large clump, full of flowers, is delightful. This only spreads slowly and provides beautiful groundcover for the summer.

E. x rubrum. A hybrid between E. alpinum and E. grandiflorum. A slow spreading clumper, it forms a thick mass and grows to 16" tall. Excellent as a groundcover, it produces masses of red-sepaled flowers with creamy-yellow spurs. The leaves are beautifully mottled red in spring.

E. x versicolor 'Sulphureum2'. Superb as a groundcover forming a thick mass of leaves that will deter weeds. Spreads 4"-5" a year. Long sprays of pale yellow flowers produced above red mottled leaves. Semi-evergreen. Grows to 16" tall.

E. x youngianum ‘Roseum’. Same as ‘Niveum’ but with lavender pink flowers. Grows to 8” tall. Zone 4-9.


ERYNGUIM (Sea Holly)

E. 'Big Blue'. Remarkably iridescent blue flowers with blue stems and sliver leaves. Long bloom time. A spectacular flower to use as a cut also. Grows 24"-30" tall. Zone 4-9.

E. planum ‘Blue Glitter’. Selected for its shorter crop time, higher yield for fresh and dried cut flowers, and brighter flower color. Hundreds of small shimmering blue blossoms on silvery blue stems. Blue-green, non-spiny leaves. Foliage 6”-8” with flower stalks 36”-40” tall. Zone 5-8.

EUONYMUS yew-ON-im-us 

E. f. 'Colorata' (Purple-leaf Wintercreeper). Evergreen vine or ground cover. Lovely purple fall color.

EUPATORIUM you-puh-TOUR-ee-um (Boneset, Joe-PyeWeed, Mist Flower). Zone 4-9.

E. fistulosum. This is the taller native Joe Pye Weed that we have had in our gardens for years. Grow 6"-10" tall with pink-lavender huge rounded flower heads. A butterfly magnet. Grows naturally in floodplains, meadows, moist thickets and road­sides.

E. maculatum 'Gateway'. Huge red flower clusters on wine-red thick stems. Very choice (3'­5').

E. m. 'Little Joe'. A mutation of the native Joe Pye Weed, it grows just 4' tall. Small purple to dusty pink flowers combine into large flower heads in September. Grows best in full sun and moist soil. Will tolerate light shade well. Hardy Zone 4-8.

EUPHORBIA yew-FORB-ee-uh (Spurge). Zone 5-8.

E. polychroma (Cushion Spurge). An attrac­tive hemispherical mound-shaped plant. Incon­spicuous green flowers with colorful yellow bracts. Foliage turns dark red in the fall.

E. x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’. Flashy green and yellow variegated foliage takes on pink and orange tones in cool weather. Unique variegated bracts appear in large clusters in spring. Grows to 20”. Zone 5-9. Caution: Milky sap of Euphorbias may cause skin irritation, especially in sunny warm weather. Wear gloves and handle with care!

FILIPENDULA fil-ip-PEN-dew-la (Mead­owsweet). Zone 3-9.

F. rubra 'Venusta' (Queen of the Prairie). Bold accent plant, forms a sturdy bush. Generous masses of peach-pink tiny flowers cover this statuesque specimen. One of the showiest peren­nials for moist sites. Grows 4'-6' tall, 3'-4' wide. Zone 3-7. Blooms July to August.

GAILLARDIA gay-LARD-ee-uh (Blanket Flower). Zone 4-9.

G. 'Burgundy'. Large wine-red flowers, three inches in diameter bloom heavily all season on plants that grow to 30".

G. 'Fanfare'. Fantastic new introduction from Plant Haven Inc. One of the best new flowering perennials introduced recently. The upward facing scarlet flowers flare out like trumpets with bright yellow at the ends for a vivid medley. A high-powered flowering performance starts in early June and lasts into fall. Has a neat, mounding form. Grows 18"-24". Hardy Zone 3-10.

G. aristata 'Arizona Sun'. Petite form with impressive bloom power and a compact, uniform habit. Large, 3" wide, fiery orange-red flowers are tipped by a ring of yellow. Provides continuous color all season long. Grows 8"-10". Zone 3-10.

G. a. ‘Fancy Wheeler’. This compact yet large flowered Gallardia is produced from tissue culture to ensure crop uniformity and performance. It has a dwarf, very compact habit, forming a rounded mound under one foot tall. From early summer to early fall, rich scarlet flowers rimmed in gold with a red center are produced. Grows to 10” tall and 16” wide. Zone 3-10.

G.a. ‘Jazzy Wheeler’. A compact, large flowered selection from tissue culture. Tanger­ine orange flowers rimmed in yellow with a yel­low center blanket the dwarf, compact plants all summer. Grows 10” tall by 16” wide. Zone 3­-10.

G. x. grandiflora 'Goblin'.Perfect plant for a splash of brilliant summer color. Is a low growing variety that is hardy but may be short-lived. It will re-seed itself well however. They do seem to thrive on neglect and heat.

GAURA GAW-a (Windflower). Zone 5-9.

G. lindheimeri ‘Benso’ Blushing But­terflies. Soft pink flowers, but very compact foliage habit. Grows 18”-24”. Zone 5-9.

G. l. 'Crimson Butterflies'. Hot pink flowers from early spring till frost. A very compact 18" plant with dark crimson foliage and stout reddish stems. Strong plant is tolerant of high humidity and drought.

G. l. 'Siskiou Pink'. A sure winner! A Siskiou Rare Plant Nursery introduction. Wine red buds open to rose pink flowers with white stamens Shorter than other varieties (30" tall), with darker foliage. Hardy from Zone 5-10. Another nice container plant because of its endless blooming An exciting newcomer.

G. l. 'Whirling Butterflies'. Plants bloom for many weeks. In the breeze these move con­stantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies Very drought and heat tolerant. May be short-lived in wet winter areas. Mulch recommended 3' spikes of white blooms.

GERANIUM jer-RAY-nee-um (Crane's Bill) Zone 3-8. Hardy geraniums are valued for their summer-long blooming period, as well as attrac­tive foliage. True geraniums are a diverse group of plants and easy to grow. Some are great border specimens while others make a very nice ground cover. Hardy geraniums are tough plants that establish quickly and live long. Generally, larger leafed varieties are for light shade and smaller leaf will handle more sun.

G. 'Brookside'. Large blue-violet flowers are produced over a very long period. One of the best geraniums! A new replacement for 'Johnson's Blue' geranium. Very impressive fall color also Reaches 20" tall and ever-blooming June-Sep­tember. Zone 5-8.

G. 'Jolly Bee'. A floriferous, exceptionally long blooming selection similar to 'Rozanne' bu reportedly with a more upright habit. Large, cupped violet-blue flowers. Grows to 24". Zone 5-8.

G. 'Rozanne'. Has large 2.5", saucer-shaped violet-blue flowers above mounds of slightly marbled, deep green foliage. A free flowering spreading bush 18"-20" tall that makes a terrific garden impact from June to October. Will cover up to a 2-3 square foot area in one growing season. Is also great to use in a hanging basket or large container. A Blooms intro. PPAF.

G. cantabrigiense 'Biokova'. One foot semi-evergreen plants with flower petals that are white with a tinge of pink. Blooms June-July. Tolerates full sun to part shade.

G.x ‘Bob’s Blunder’. Pewter-bronze foliage and rounded pink and white flowers Very floriferous plants bloom spring till frost Good for a groundcover. Grows 12” tall. Zone 4­

G. c. x 'Karmina'. Intense raspberry-pink flow­ers, outstanding fall foliage color. Prized for its ground cover effect. 6"-8" tall. Very showy! Zone 5.

G. macrorrhizm ‘Bevan’s Variety’ Abundant, spreading mass of highly aromatic foliage has crimson-purple flowers that leave bunches of crimson-red, berrylike seed heads as the petals fall away. Rounded, full-formed, apple-green leaves. Grows 12” tall. Zone 4-9.

G. m ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’. A great

groundcover geranium, this selection has been working well in gardens since 1929. Light pink

flowers with darker sepals and stems are held high above thick green foliage. Tolerates bright shade and drier soils. Grows 12”-18”. Zone 4-8.

G. sanguineum 'Bloody Cranesbill'. One foot plants with reddish foliage and purple flow­ers that bloom a long time. Best used as a ground cover to brighten dry shade as is to invasive for good border soil.

G. s. ‘Elke’. Finely cut, glossy green foliage. Unique dark pink flowers with red veins have an eye-catching white edge. Compact, well-rounded growing habit to 9” tall. Zone 4-9.

G. s. 'Lancastrense' (G.s. var. striatum). A more restrained and lower growth habit (6"). Masses of pale pink flowers with red veins. Blooms June to September.

G. s. 'New Hampshire Purple'. An improved form of the species; larger deeper magenta flow­ers and better, somewhat broader foliage. Not as aggressive. Flowers all summer (16" tall x 2').

GEUM (Grecian Rose). Zone 4-7. "Rose of the Rockery" prefers a cool, moist but well-drained spot so plant in partial shade or where you have morning sun. They bloom in spring and early summer. These tough, hardy perennials have basal rosettes of fuzzy, pinnately divided ever­green stalks bearing fiery-orange, red, or yellow flowers. They grow from stout, slow-creeping roots.

G. ‘Fireball’. Profuse, huge, sterile, or­ange-yellow, semi-double flowers continue from spring to fall. These 1.5” blooms are picoteed with a red edge. One of the most impressive (and early) orange blooming perennials in the spring! Needs well-drained soil. Grows 24” wide with foliage to 8”. Flowers reach up to 26” tall. Zone 5-9.

G. ‘Flames Of Passion’. A Future Plants Intro that is compact and flowers freely. Bright fire red flowers, on the orange side, appear in late April and May on deep wine red stems. Grows 12”-15”. Zone 3-7.

G. coccineum ‘Eos’. Bright orange flowers punctuate this golden statement. The compact habit makes this plant a natural for sunny containers and for the front of the border in the garden. Easy and carefree. This glowing plant was named after the goddess of the dawn. Grows 12” tall by 10” wide. Zone 5-8.

G. triflorum (Prairie Smoke). Unusual nod­ding pink flowers that look like wisps of smoke. Feathery looking seed heads. Grows 12"-15" tall. Always brings attention in our gardens. Hardy to Zone 3.

GYPSOPHILA jip-SOFF-il-uh (Baby's Breath). Zone 3-8.

G. p. 'Perfecta'. Produced from cutting. Large panicles of perfectly double white flowers all summer. 2'-3'.

HEDERA (helix, English Ivy).

H. helix 'Anne Marie'. White variegated vari­ety. Midsized, medium green leaves are marked with gray-green and edged with creamy-white.

Can be trained as a topiary, used in containers, as a climber or trailer. Zone 5-10.

H. h. 'Baltica' (Rumania) (Standard Ivy). Small, flat, triangular shaped ivy with three lobes. Medium green leaves with prominent white veins. Outstanding climber and ground cover ivy. Zone 4

H. h. 'English' (Hibernica) (Standard Ivy). Large, thick, glossy green leaves from 3"-5" across with creamy veins. Fast vigorous grower. Excellent ivy for climbing, trailing, ground cover, indoor/outdoor pots and topiary. Zone 5.

HELENIUM (Helen's Flower). Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Red Jewel’. One of the best native perennials for late season color. Produces tight clusters of small, dusky red flowers with a hint of blue. Some flowers may have yellow tips; color remains consistent thru maturity. Grows 30”-36” tall. Zone 4-8.

H. flexuosum ‘Tiny Dancer’. A great floriferous and low-growing native is very attrac­tive. Delightful brown spherical cones are sur­rounded by a flowering fringe of bright yellow re-flexed petals looking like hundreds of yellow-­shirted dancers in motion atop a compact, bushy plant. Tolerant of a wide variety of conditions. Blooms from mid to late summer. Grows 18”-24”. Zone 4-10.

H. x. ‘Chelsey’. Bi-color flowers, mostly crimson with bright yellow flecks. The amount of yellow varies from flower to flower according to sunlight exposure. Flowers are large, robust and disc-shaped, with overlapping non-droop­ing petals. Plants are little more compact and have very thick stems.

H. x.’Double Trouble’. The first double-flowered Helenium. Double sunny-yellow flow­ers on very strong stems. Plants are reasonably compact with a good, uniform habit. Produces many flowers and continues flowering a long period.

H. x 'Rubinzwerg' (Dwarf Red). Brilliant, burnt red petals around a yellow and brown center. Flowers from July-August. A 24"-30" plant that is good for border gardens. More compact growing than most Heleniums. Hardy Zone 4.

H. ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’. One of the best native perennials for late season color. A profusion of deep red flowers streaked with orange and yellow with a brown cone appear over several months. Good cut flower. Grows to 3’ tall. Zone 3-8.

HELIANTHIS hee-li-AN-thus (Sunflower, per­ennial). Zone 4-9.

H. angustifolius 'Gold Lace'. In late September it becomes a bold fountain of gold that is a traffic stopper. Fine textured foliage through­out the season. Also known as "the good deep green, leather leaved form of H. salicifolius". Grows 5'-6'. Zone 6-10.

H. x ‘Low Down’. Dwarf Perennial sun­flower that blooms late (September-October). Shines like the sun when in bloom late in the season. Compact habit with masses of yellow flow­ers. Grows to 12”.Zone 5-9.

H. salicifolius ‘First Light’. An explosion of golden yellow flowers in combination with it manageable height makes ‘First Light’ a superior selection. Dark green, fuzzy clumps of linear foliage produce spikes of flowers from September thru October upon upright, sturdy stems A wonderful source of color late in the season Grows 48". Zone 5-9.


HELIOPSIS hee-lee-OP-is (Sunflower, Oxeye) Zone 3-9.

H. h. ‘Asahi’. A sunflower Heliopsis with dome-shaped fully double golden-yellow flowers on tall, upright, clumping stems with plenty of serrate-edged, ovate-lanceolate, dark green foliage. Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. A persistent bloomer.

 
H. h. ‘Loraine Sunshine’. Variegate white leaves with extensive green veining that darkens late in the season. Golden yellow, single daisy-like flowers on upright stems to 30” tall Zone 3-9.

H. h. 'Summer Sun'. Compact 3' perennial with 4" yellow daisy flowers. Flowering begin in early June and lasts through July. Nice in th 'natural' garden.

H. x ‘Ballerina’. A beautiful, carefree pe- rennial with showy semi-double, 2”-3” golden yellow flowers. An excellent cut flower. Has bushy, well-branched form and glossy, deep green triangular leaves. Grows to 3’. Zone 3-9.

HELLEBORUS hell-uh-BORE-us (Lento Rose). Zone 4-9.

Hellebores are the most captivating of all spring flowers. While winter is still at its worst, their buds burst through, their delicate and mysterious blooms opening in an ever-expanding range o colors and forms as spring progresses.

Helleborus x hybridus is an evergreen, lat winter or early spring flowering member of the Ranunculaceae family. Members of this species are hardy from at least Zone 0 to Zone 4, and possibly colder with snow cover. These long-live plants are drought and cold tolerant, and are relatively deer resistant and almost pest free.

Once established, the plants require little effort to provide year-round enjoyment. Long lasting 2" 3" blooms are available in a wide range of colors both in single and double forms. Mature plants form a 18"-24" tall by 24"-30" wide mound an often have 100 or more blooms per plant. Foliage is leathery with coarsely toothed edges, and is renewed each year in late winter with more dark green, shiny leaves. Flowering stems come up before new leaves appear. Leaves of Helleborus hybridus can reflect their species ancestors, and can vary in size and shape.

In southern regions Hellebore plants grow best in the shade of deciduous trees. In cooler area (Zones 5A - 4) they will grow in full sun, an perhaps produce more flowers after plants are established and can handle the brighter light. The primary requirement for happy Hellebores is good drainage; a slope is best, whether natural or created by the gardener.

The plant's crown cannot be planted too deeply or stay too wet. Beware of automatic sprinklers, which can be plant killers. Soil should be high in humus if possible. Since hellebores are heavy feeders; an annual application of any good fertil­izer is appreciated, although well rotted manure or mushroom compost are especially good if avail­able. The roots of Hellebores grow strongly down­ward rather than spreading sideways. Deep culti­vation and improvement of the soil before planting is vital. Add organic matter at this time. After planting and watering in with a can full of water, give the plants a 1"-2" mulch of weed-free organic matter such as mushroom compost or bark. It's also advisable to leave plenty of room between plants to allow room for development and for other wood­land plants to be planted between.

Hellebores need little regular routine work and there are only a few times during the year when they need special attention. From the aesthetic point of view, although the Orientalis Hybrids are evergreen, by flowering time the foliage can be disfigured, hardly an ideal setting for the flowers. Cleaning off the leaves that have become unsightly during the winter will prevent disease and make room for the new growth. Hellebores put on a growth in the spring and fall; they tend to rest in the summer. For more information on Hellebores, see us at Alwerdt's Gardens.

H. foetidus (Bear's Foot). Large clusters of light green flowers with small purple red edges from December till April. Evergreen, grows best in light shade.

H. niger (Christmas Rose). Highly in demand! Plants form a sturdy clump of leathery, evergreen leaves. Flowers are large and cup-shaped, pure white or sometimes tinged with pinkish green, appearing anytime from Christmas to Easter, depending on the climate. Plants sometimes even bloom under the snow! Slow to establish, but well worth the wait. Needs well-drained loamy soil. Zones 4-9.

H. orientalis 'Pink Lady'. White flowers which are blushed pink, very showy and facing up.

H. o. 'Red Lady'. Very large dark red flowers which are 2.5" in diameter and up facing.

H. o. x hybrids. Four months of bloom from winter through spring. Palm-like evergreen foliage, widely adaptable and long-lived disease and pest-free plants for the woodland setting. Cultivate deep and improve the soil before planting and regular mulching is useful. Using mushroom compost is also recommended for thriving plants.

H.x 'Cotton Candy'. Double, fluffy light pink flowers. Very Appealing!

H.x 'Golden Lotus'. Charming, golden, Lotus-like flowers. Many of the double yellows will have red edges and some will have red streak­ing on the backs.

H.x. 'Peppermint Ice'. The large, double, pink picotees are sweet! Flowers are a fluffy light pink with a rim of darker pink edging. Dark pink on the back of the tepals adds to the appeal.

HEMEROCALLIS hem-er-oh-KAL-liss (Day

Lily). Zone 3-9. We are offering the old fashioned day lilies as well as many new ever-blooming varieties.

H. ‘Apricot Sparkles’.Everblooming dwarf selection with a sparkling diamond dusted, deep apricot complete self. Flawless form. Petals are edged with attractive ruffling; sepals are smooth. A heavy bloomer that starts very early and re-blooms until frost. Grows to 15”.

H. 'Baja' (Durio). 26". Red self with green throat. Blooms early/mid, repeats. Tetraploid award winner.

H. 'Barbara Mitchell'. A "must have" daylily. Baby doll soft pink 6" blossoms with celery-green throats. Petals are consistently round, edged with deep, flowering ruffles. Long-flowering and a re-bloomer. One of the very best pink diploids. Grows to 20" tall.

H. 'Bella Lugosi'. Named after the movie char­acter from the 50's that played Count Dracula. An eccentric flower that will make you say WOW!! Mid-summer blooming, 33" tall. The darkest purple black flowers with lime green throat.

H. ‘Big Smile’. Soft pastel peach along the ruffled edges of deep, buttery yellow petals. Big Smile’s blooms reach an incredible seven inches across, filling the garden with glowing midsummer color! Grows 24” tall.

H. 'Carolyn Criswell' (Harris-Petree). 24". Canary yellow self with lime green throat. Extra wide petals and attractive ruffling. Early, ex­tended blooms, fragrant.

H. 'Chicago Picotte Promise' (Marsh). Mauve-pink.

H. ‘Custard Candy’. Very popular variety due to its phenomenal blooming and re-blooming. Creamy yellow self with a maroon band, yellow watermark, and green throat. Petals have gold picotee edges and a rounded form. Grows to 24”.

H. ‘Diane Taylor’. Tetraploid. Very large and very double six inch flowers are a rich rose-pink bi-tone eyed with yellow and gilded with gold on the ruffled edges. Grows 28”-32” tall. Blooms early to mid season.

H. 'Elfin Stella'. 11". Yellow flowers with quantity and season similar to 'Stella de Oro'. Nice edging. Early-mid season and repeats.

H. ‘Fire King’. A profusion of brilliant orange flowers with heavily ruffled petals, a slightly darker red-orange halo, and a yellow-orange throat are produced atop strong, straight, well-branched, heavily budded scapes. A dra­matic improvement over older orange daylilies. 30” tall.

H. ‘Fooled Me’. The large flowers are radiant golden yellow with a striking deep red eye and matching picotee, pie crust edge. Multi-Awards Winner. Grows to 24”.

H. ‘Funny Valentine’. Dark blue green foliage all season and large, sunfast rose red blossoms. Ruffled flowers with a bright green throat are produced on four-way branched scapes, up to 25 buds per scape. Grows 28”.

H. 'Gold Citation' (Soules). Early buttercup yellow, bright.

H. 'Happy Returns'. We can't say enough about this stunning new re-blooming daylily!

This elegant offspring of the popular Stella de Oro daylily lights up the garden with its soft canary lemon yellow blossoms. Happy Returns blooms profusely, producing fragrant, ruffled flowers from mid-June until frost on compact 18" stems. Its soft, lovely color works well with other colors in the perennial garden. Vigorous and disease free summer. Long-lived Happy Returns thrives in almost all condi­tions from sun to part shade and in any soil making it a perfect landscaping plant.

H. 'Janice Brown'. An absolutely gor­geous daylily. Baby pink, ruffled tepals with a large raspberry-pink band and green throat. Re-curved tepals in a triangular flower form. Heavily budded. Strong plants. Grows to 21".

H. ‘Jedi Free Spirit’. One of the most vigorous growers available. A trouble-free plant Pink bitone; petals have darker rose veining, a large yellow watermark, and a fluorescent green throat Tepals are deeply ruffled. High bud count. Grows to 25”.

H. ‘Longfield’s Maxim’. Giant 7 inch double, reblooming and fragrant golden yellow flowers. Grows to 30”.

H. 'Mardi Gras Parade'. Bright rose-lavender tepals with a large wine-purple eye, mauve-rose watermark, and chartreuse throat. Petals have pie crust edges, sepals are smooth, both are recurved Flowers open consistently under widely varying weather conditions. Blue-green foliage.

H. 'Mary Todd'. 26". Beautiful buff-yellow Heavily ruffled round flat yellow with a caramel overlay. Very wide petals.

H. ‘Moses’ Fire’. Giant 6 inch double re-blooming flowers. Deep red self with gold edge and green throat. Grows to 22”.

H. 'Oriental Sunrise'. Brilliant red self. Very nice.

H. 'Pink Cherry'. Cherry-pink with deeper halo.

H. 'Prairie Blue Eyes'. Lavender-purple self with a bluish eye and a large, yellow throat Lighter purple midribs. Sepals are dramatically recurved revealing the triangular form. Prolific bloomer. Grows to 33".

H. 'Purple D'Oro'. Re-blooming. Purple with lighter mid ribs and warm golden throat Grows to 16" with 3" blooms.  “A very exciting daylily”.

H. 'Red Volunteer'. Deep, bright red. Rave reviews! Very rich color and a great grower.

H. 'Rosy Returns'. THE FIRST HARDY ROSE-PINK EVERBLOOMER! The 4" wide flowers are bright rose pink with a deep rose eye-zone and yellow throat. Blooms consistently from June to frost.

H. 'Ruby Throat'. Vibrant clear medium red self with a bright green throat and velvety texture Color is sun-fast. Flowers are borne on tall, strong scapes to 34". One of the best reds!

H.' Siloam Bye Lo'.Rose-pink with a red eye zone and a green throat.

H. 'Siloam Irving Hepner'. Saturated cran-grape self with a sunny yellow watermark and lime green throat.  Broad, rounded petals with dark purple veining and frosted midribs.  Tepals display beautiful pie crust edging.  Sepals are recurved.  Blooms nearly all summer long!  Grows to 18” tall.

H. ‘Siloam Peony Display’.  Produces an elegant display of large, fully double , fragrant flowers with ruffled petals in midsummer; re-bloomer.  Peach, diamond dusted blossoms with a rose blush near the center.  Grows 18” tall.

H. ‘Solid Geometry’.  Tetraploid.  Five and one-half inch double blooms are mauve –orange, with an amber throat.  Early  mid-season bloomer.  Grows, 18”-24” tall.

H. “South Seas’.  Absolutely gorgeous!  Uniquely colored flowers are coral tangerine with a reddish-coral band and yellow throat.  Smooth, rounded petals have beautifully ruffled edges. A vigorous grower to 30” with healthy foliage and tons of buds.

H. Spacecoast Starburst”.  Striking lavender- pink blooms with ruffled golden yellow edges.  Illuminated by the same golden yellow in the center.  An evergreen, re-blooming variety.  Grows to 25”.

H. - ‘Stella in Red’.  Constant re-bloomer all summer.  A compact plant that sports a rich deep shade of red blossoms that appear to glow, and they shade to nearly black at the base and tips.  Grows 18” tall.

H. – ‘Strawberry Candy’.  A re-blooming daylily.  Winner of the 1988 Stout Silver Medal as the number one daylily among enthusiasts!  Strawberry –pink with rose-red eye zone and golden green throat.  A tetraploid  that represents a breeding breakthrough.  Beautiful and popular and a strong grower to 26”.

H. – ‘Svengali’. “ One of the best eyed tetraploids”.  Large blossoms are salmon-pink with huge purple eye zone and lemon green throat.  Creates a hypnotic stir in the border where its bold eye and large creamy petals draw attention.

HEUCHERA HUE-ker-uh(Coral Bells).  Zones  3-8.

This is a large genus of lovely plants, many of which also have showy flowered.  The very green leaves are rounded’ rounded heart- shaped or triangular and have long slender leaf stalks.  They prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil.  All varieties make excellent groundcovers and do well with part shade.

Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries in Port­land, Oregon has changed the world of coral bells with exciting new colors, metallic sheens, and marbled foliage. Coral bells are great in wood­land gardens and part shade borders. We are pleased to be one of the first nurseries in the country to offer many of the very new hybrids from the Heims breeding program. These are wonderful collector plants so don't miss out!

H. ‘Autumn Leaves’. Truly a four-seasons plant, ‘Autumn Leaves’ changes its per­sonality as the days grow longer. Mid-sized leaves of red in the spring, taupe in summer, and ruby red in the fall, put on a show in any season. A selection for the Midwest, is tolerant of heat and humidity. Grows 8” tall by 15” wide in sun or shade. Do not overwater in the Garden! Zone 4-8.

H. ‘Berry Smoothie’. Big, bold habit with excellent color year round. The large round leaves have colors from purple rose to rose pink. A delicious blend of heat loving H. villoa and cold tolerant H. americana. Great Midwest va­riety for part shade to shade. Must have good drainage soil. Grows 18” tall and wide. Zone 4-9.

H. 'Black Beauty'. From any angle, this plant is strikingly backlit in ruby red. This recent introduction pleases the senses with very dark and GLOSSY, ruffled leaves. The leaves are held somewhat upright, catching the sun from any direction. Grows 10" tall by 16" wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Citronelle’. Robust, citron yellow hy­brid with silvered undersides. Chartreuse in heavier shade. Appreciates more shade than other Villosa hybrids. Cream flowers. Grows 8”-10”. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Electra’. Shocking, blood-red veins electrify the golden leaves of this startling new Heuchera. The red venation stays while the leaf changes from shades of yellow in spring to chartreuse in summer and fall, and tan in the winter. A vigorous clumping H. villosa hybrid that grows 8” tall by 14” wide. Best in full shade. Likes moist but well-drained soil low in peat. It’s better to keep Heuchera on the dry side than wet. Zone 4-9.

H. Electric Lime’. The big sister to ‘Electra’. Sporting red veins in cool tempera­ture on huge leaves, the lime-tinted foliage forms a tight mound and has the bonus of attractive stems of densely packed, white flowers. Has heat and humidity tolerance. Prefers shade, likes soil of high porosity, high mineral. Better too dry than too wet when established in the Shade Gar­den. Grows 12” tall by 28” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Encore’. This new Heuchera hybrid starts out with young, deep, rose-purple colored leaves with light silvering, darker veins, and vi­brant reddish-purple undersides in spring. They mature to a light amber rose with a heavy silver overlay and smoky purple veins. A strong, quick grower that does best in part or full shade. Grows best in rich, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. As a container planting, it looks great with Ferns, Hellebores and Carex. Grows 15” tall by 2-” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Georgia Peach’. Huge peach col­ored leaves with a very showy white overlay and a large bush habit. This plant makes a Host-a­like bold foliage statement, except, of course, its evergreen. Foliage color changes from peach orange tones in the spring to rose to rose purple through winter, and always with a decorative white veil. Bred for heat and humidity tolerance. Best in shade to part shade in moist well drained soil mix low in peat. Grows 14” tall by 24” wide.

H. ‘Havana’. Dense wands of cerise pink flowers glow like the end of Fidel’s cigar. These dance to the Cuban beat over swirling yellow-lime leaves veiled in white. This is a plant that actually prefers shade, so keep it out of the sun! A few hours of morning sun is fine. Also makes an excellent container plant because of its compact form and re-blooming habit. Grows 7” tall by 12” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Midnight Bayou’. Maple-like leaves of purple with black veins provide an excellent foil for silver-leaved and light pink-flowered plants. Leaf color changes with the season from red purple to silvered purple. Grows well in heat and humidity. Will grow in sun to part shade. Keep on the dry side of watering. Grows 11” tall by 21” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Mocha’. The largest, darkest leaved Heuchera we’ve seen. New leaves are bronze-purple with royal purple undersides. Mature leaves are dark purple (near black) and can grow more than 6” across. Cream flowers. Grows to 16”. Zone 4-9.

H. 'Obsidian'. Black, really black, with shiny, broad, and smooth, rounded leaves. It's darkness sets off any bright flower in the garden or container. A must have that holds its color all season! Grows 16" tall and up to 24" wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Sparkling Burgundy’. Giant 6” wine burgundy leaves glow all spring and summer. Multi-season interest. Evergreen leaves darken in winter to a rich wine red. Forms a medium size mound that is great in landscape and containers. Zone 4-9.

 
H. ‘Southern Comfort’. Huge cinna­mon-peach leaves and a lush habit. This plant makes a bold foliage statement. Creamy white flowers erupt in late summer. Foliage color changes from cinnamon peach to burnished cop­per to amber. Bred for all parts of the country. Likes shade to part shade. Grows 14” tall by 24” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. ‘Sugar Plum’. Frosty plum-purple leaves make a tight mound of evergreen (zone 6 and above) foliage. Silvery pink flowers rise 26” above the soil and frequently re-bloom. Prefers part shade and soil with high porosity, high min­eral content. Grows 12” tall by 18” wide. Zone 4-9.

H. x villosa ‘Brownies’. Crinkled leaves of chocolate-brown have leaf tips that curl up bit, exposing plum undersides. Easily two feet wide, it is the largest of the Delabroye group, and likely the largest Heuchera you will grow! Grow 12”-18” tall by 2’-3’ wide. This hybrid is widely adaptable and can be grown in shade or sun. In sun, they will need plenty of moisture to look their best and they really prefer protection from intense midday rays. Rich organic soil with good drainage is best. Wet soils are not tolerated Zone 4-9.

H. x villosa ’Caramel’. Has glowing apricot new growth fading to soft amber by summer. Fall color is an intense salmon red clean foliage. Hardy and unsurpassed for longevity, even in the prolonged heat and humid conditions of the South and Midwest. Grow 12”-18”. Zone 4-9.

HEUCHERELLA hue-ker-ELL-uh (Foamy Bells). Zone 3-8.

H. x 'Dayglow Pink'. A color break through Blooms are brilliant pink on stalks held above leaves that are cut with a chocolate inlay. Truly Impressive in flower!

H. x ‘Sweet Tea’. Huge cinnamon star are surrounded by the loveliest orange tea colored borders. A new, instant classic for containers and gardens. Undeniably the most intensely colored Heucherella ever! The big palmately cut leaves darken in the summer and lighten up again in the fall. Its H. villosa breeding gives i a big bold habit and heat and humidity tolerance Prefers part shade to morning sun. Grows 20 tall by 28” wide. Zone 4-9.

HIBISCUS hye-BISK-us (Rose Mallow). Zone 5-10.

Rose mallows bloom late summer with large impressive flowers. They are hardy but an extra mulch for winter protection is a good idea. It's one of the last plants to come up in the spring. We are carrying the Disco Belle series in separate color of white, rosy red, pink and also have a color mix

H. 'Fantasia'. Outstanding compact, rounded form to 3' tall. Three-lobed maple-cut leaves are thick and compact giving it a fuller effect. 8"-9 dinner plate size lavender flowers are very ruffled Strong bloomer. A Fleming Brothers intro Asexual propagation prohibited.

H. ‘Jazzberry Jam’. Fabulous 9” wide deep magenta flowers with a red eye and heavily ruffled, overlapping petals are produced on beautifully upright, very full and robust plants. Grow 4’-5’ tall. Zone 4-9.

H. 'Lord Baltimore'. 10" slightly ruffled crimson-red blooms. Dark green foliage with mahogany stems. Extra-long blooming period. 4'-5

H. ‘Sultry Kiss’. A super long blooming cultivar with 9”-11” magenta-red flowers at each node up the reddish purple stems from midsummer until frost. Emerging bronze, maple-like leaves mature to deep green. Forms a well branched, upright clump to 4’ to 5’ tall. Zone 4- 9.

H. ‘Summer Storm’. Everything you have

ever wanted in a Hibiscus; deep wine purple foli­age, a compact habit, 8” diameter pink flowers with rose veining and a deep magenta eye, and an extra long bloom time thru early fall. Grows to 4’

Zone 4-9.

H. m. ‘Pink Elephant’. The largest flowers we’ve ever seen on a hardy Hibiscus! Pink, ruffled flowers with overlapping petals and a deep red eye open flat to a full 1 foot wide! May re-bloom in early fall. Grows 5’-6’ tall. Zone 4-9.

IBERIS eye-BEER-iss (Candytuff). Zone 3-9.

I. sempervirens. Early blooming perennial completely covered with pure white flowers in spring.

I.s. 'Alexander's White'. A low-growing and compact variety to 10" tall. Blooms early.

I. s.’ 'Tahoe'. A compact, well-branched, uniform hybrid with early blooms. Clusters of small, white flowers blanket the wide mound of narrow, evergreen leaves. Use as edging or groundcover. Grows 8"-10". Zone 3-9.

IRIS (EYE-riss). Zone 4-9.

I.  pallida 'Albo Variegata' (Argentea).   A Zebra variety with white and green vertically striped foliage. Lavender-blue flowers with yel­low beard.

IRIS X GERMANICA, (Tall Bearded, German Iris).

Still the most popular Iris in the garden today. German blooms later than the Dwarf, but before Japanese or Siberian. Tall Bearded Iris come in a wide variety of colors and patterns having more showy blooms than other types.

I. g. ‘Fall Fiesta’. This unusually colored iris has ruffled amber-tan falls, white standards, and gold beards. Soft yellow style arms and mid­ribs complete the look.  A Collector’s Iris. 

I. g. ‘World Premier’. Icy white stan­dards stand above the deep inky blue-purple, ruffled falls. A unique purple and white blaze surrounds the orange-gold beards. A vigorous grower with extra long bloom time.   Grows to 37” tall.

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RIS pseudacorus 'Variegated' (Vari­egated Yellow Flag Iris). Golden variegated foli­age from early spring into mid-summer. Ideal grown in a moist location, but will do well in dry locations. Yellow flowers that are great for brightening up a water pond.

IRIS siberica (Siberian Iris). Zone 3. Me­dium-sized beardless flowers. Easy to grow and relatively pest free. Performs best in a rich, moist soil but will tolerate dry soil and partial shade. Begins blooming in June after the tall bearded but before the Japanese.

I. s. 'Caesar's Brother'. Rich, deep blue flowers. 1953 Morgan Award. Grows to 42".

I. s. 'Pink Haze'. Elegant stems carry warm lavender pink flowers. An Award Winner and very popular. Grows to 36".

I. s. ‘Silver Edge’. Rich, sky-blue self and falls with narrow silver margins. Performs admira­bly in full to part sun and moist, acidic soil. Grows 24”-30” tall. Zone 3-9.

I. s. ‘Strawberry Fair’. A popular Iris with heavily ruffled, crushed strawberry colored falls, lighter pink standards, and a white signal. Late bloomer. Tetraploid. Grows to 29”. Zone 3-9.

I.s. ‘Welcome Return’. Velvety, deep purple-blue flowers. Reblooms. Grows 34” tall.

IRIS ensata (JAPANESE IRIS)  

I. ensata ‘Gusto’. Double flowers with broad violet-blue petals with large white centers. Grow in full sun or light shade in well-drained, rich acidic soil. Constant moisture is necessary. Plant crowns 2"-3” below the surface. ‘Gusto’ grows to 32”. Zone 4-9.

I. e. ‘Lion King’. Large Iris with heart-shaped white flower petals and a purple border. Grows to 30” tall. Zone 4-9.

I. e. ‘Stippled Ripples’. White flowers with solid purple edges and lots of purple blotches concentrated near the edges. Grows to 40” tall. Zone 4-9.

KALIMERIS (Double Japanese Aster). Zone 4­-9.

K. incisa ‘Blue Star. An easy grown, ever blooming compact plant with pale blue daisy flow­ers over deep green foliage from June to October. Known in Europe, but new to the U.S., and deserv­ing of landscape and container use. Sun- part shade. Grows to 18”. Zone 5-9.

K. integrifolia. Extremely easy to grow. It loves heat and humidity and is very drought tolerant. Single one inch daisy-like flowers bloom all sum­mer on a compact mound of green. In flower, grows to 2' tall.

KNIPHOFIA nee-FO-fia (Tritoma, Red Hot Poker). Zone 5-9.Torch lilies grow 3'-5' tall. The dense spikes of tubular flowers bloom over ever­green tufts of stiff narrow grey-green leaves. Plant 2' apart in average to rich, very well-drained soil in full sun. Established clumps are best left undisturbed.

K. Flamenco'.  A 1999 AAS Flower Award Winner. 30" spikes of creamy white, yellow, orange, red and shades in between.

LAMIASTRUM lay-mec-ASS-trum (Yellow Archangel). Zone 4-9.

For a bright ground cover in dry shade, you can't beat variegated yellow archangel. Spring bulbs and early wildflowers emerge easily through the mass of stems to create a lovely combination. Plant in average to rich well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

L. galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride'.  New vari­ety with dapples of silver on dark green 10" mounding plant. Fast spreading, but not invasive.

L. 'variegatum' (Yellow Archangel). Excel­lent, low ground cover, marbled silver and green foliage.

LAMIUM LAY-mee-um (Dead Nettle). Zone 3­-8.

A ground cover planting of spotted Lamium is nice to use to brighten up a shaded area. Plant in moist, well drained, humus-rich soil, partial shade.

L. m. 'Orchid Frost'. A variety much more resistant to foliar diseases and an improvement over other types. Showy and heavy blooming with orchid-pink flowers over trailing stems of leaves bearing shimmering silvery centers and scalloped blue green margins. Grow 4"-6" tall Asexual propagation prohibited.

L. m. 'Purple Dragon'. This robust new selec­tion produces the largest deep purple snapdragon-like flowers of any Lamium. Arranged in larger terminal spikes, the flowers jump right out of their bright silvery foliage. Further decorating each flower is a bright white V-shaped central marking. Exceptional! Asexual propagation pro­hibited.

L. m. 'White Nancy'. White flowering form with silver-white leaves and green margin.

LAVANDULA lav-VAN-dew-la (Lavender) Zone 5-9.

L. angustifolia (English). Lavender with shades of lilac to dark purple flowers. One of the nicest for fragrance.

L. a. 'Hidcote Blue'. Excellent choice, com­pact 12" plant, deep blue-purple flowers. Perfect landscape plant.

L. x intermedia 'Grosso'. Extremely fragrant with deep violet flowers most of the summer Height 2'; width 2'-4'. Zone 5.


LESPEDEZA (Bush Clover)

L. thunbergii 'Gibraltar' (Pink Bush Clover) Spectacular 6' selection with arching branches of fine leaves loaded with lavender pink pea-like flowers. Hardy to Zone 4.

LEUCANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy). Zone 3-7.

L. superbum ‘Amelia’. (Shasta Daisy) One of only four varieties to receive a five star rating from a seven year trial of 36 Daisies at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Praised for its consis­tently healthy disposition, heavy production of large 4-5 inch flowers. A robust habit. Grows to36”- 40” tall. Zone 5-9.

L. s. ‘Banana Cream’. Superb selection! Four inch flowers open lemon yellow, then brighten to light butter yellow as they mature many axillary buds ensure summer-long bloom Vigorous grower with excellent disease resis­tant, compact foliage. Grows 15”-18”.

L. s. ‘Brightside’. (Shasta Daisy). A new seed strain from Europe. Improved form with ‘Becky’ parentage. Pure-white blossoms and healthy disease resistant foliage. Vigorous grower to 32” tall. Zone 5-9.

 
L. s. ‘Paladin’.  A new and unique flower-type for a Shasta! Flowers resemble a Victorian collar-

so ruffled and multilayered. Superb flow­ers on stiff, upright stems to 16” tall. Months of elegant blooms. Zone 5-8

L. x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta). Big, single white flowers in June and July. Shiny deep green foliage. Old favorite, hardy and long-lived to

LIATRIS lye-AY-tris (Blazing Star, Gayfeather) Zone 3-9.

L. aspera (Rough Blazing Star). Birds love the seeds !  Flower heads composed of dozens of bright pink filaments range up and down the 3’ tall flower stalks.  Grows in any well-drained soil.

L. liquilistylus (Meadow  Blazing Star).  Unsurpassed for attracting Monarch butterflies!  Unlike the spike varieties, this one is widely branched, with many individual flowers that bloom over an extended season, grows best in good rich soils.  Another gold finch favorite.

L. pycnostachya(Kansas Gayfeather).  A  3’-5’ tall plant with spikes of red-violet flowers on stiff leafy stems.  We also have the variety ‘alba’ with creamy white flowers.

L. spicata ‘Kobold’.  One of the most popular for home gardens.  Bears ense spikes of violet flowers on stiff stems.  Only 2’ tall.

L. squarrosa (Button Blazing Star).  Deep green, shiny, leathery foliage with unique large button flowers on multi-branched stems in late summer.  Outrageous Texture!  Very showy and well-behaved.  Needs good drainage, but tolerant of average soils.  Typical bright purple Liatris color.  Grows to 24”-30”.  Zones 5-8.

L. dentata “Britt Marie Crawford’.  Broad, glossy dark chocolate leaves with dark purple under-sides make an extremely bold statement in the garden.  Golden-orang, daisy-like flowers on purplish-black stems.  Need part shade and lots of moisture.  Grows 3’-4’ tall and 3’ wide.  Zone 4-9.

L. ‘Osiris Café Noir”.  This interesting selection emerges very deep purple –black then transitions through shades of bronze before maturing to olive-green. Thick, leathery foliage is deer resistant.  Yellow flowers.  Grows 20”-24”.  Zone 4-9.

L. stenocephala ‘The Rocket’.  5’ bright yellow stately trusses,  toothed foliage and purplish stems.

L. x ‘Little Lantern’.  A Darwin Plantspotters variety.  Dwarf cultivar with large, conical heads of bright yellow flowers.  A versatile plant for moist borders, bog plantings, or moist containers.  Grows to 26”.  Zones 4-8.

L. ‘Blackbird’.  Deep ruby-red flowers with black shading and freckles in the center of the petals.  16”.

L. ‘Casablanca’.  Large fragrant white flowers.  40’.

L. ‘Crimson Pixie’.    A natural dwarf to 18”.  Bright red, upright flowers.  Asiatic type.

L. ‘Pink Pixie’.  Dwarf Asiatic type to 20” tall.  Upright flowering  rosy pink flowers with yellow centers.

L ‘Salmon Star’.  Light salmon-pink flowers with an orange stripe and orange spots.  Fast growing to 20”.

L. ‘Souvenir’.  Large, clean pink flowers on a low growing plant.  Very floriferous.  Grows 14” tall.

L. ‘Star Gazer’.  Upright facing flowers with crimson centers. Light edges and plenty of freckles.  Tall plants to 48”.

L.p. ‘Sky Blue’.  Tough and drought-tolerant plants.  They look best in groups of 3-5.  Early thrilling spring flowers that last over a month.

L. m. ‘Variegata’.  Grass-like 1’ border plant with leaves striped with yellow, dark violet flowers.

L. spicata(Creeping Lilyturf).  A more cold hardy variety that produces tufted moubnds of leathery grass-like leaves. Late summer purple  flowers.

Zones 4-8.

This is a large genus of sometimes short lived perennials but very showy plants with orange , red, rose or white five petaled flowers.

L. coronaria ‘Rose Champion’.  Silver foliage and violet-red flowers.

LYSIMACHIA Ly-sih-MAH-kee-uh(Loosestrife).  Zones 4-8.

L. nummularia “Aurea’.  Golden foliage ground cover.  Brightens up a shady area.

Zone 4.

L. punctata ‘Alexander’.  This plant will hold center stage in any perennial border from early spring to frost in fall.  From emergence it shows off a brilliant pink coral  leaves which elongate into gold margined leaves with a green center.  By summer, the leaf margin changes to cream and the stem tops are covered in gold, star shaped flowers.  Grows 2” tall with a spreading habit.  Zones 4-9.

L. p. ‘Golden Alexander’.  Lime green leaves edged in deep, creamy yellow.  Has a slightly more compact habit.  Starry yellow flowers in the leaf axils.  Tens to be less invasive than other varieties.  Grows 18”-24’ tall. Best grown in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in the summer.  Full sun to part shade.  Zone 4-8.

L. x ‘Snow Candle’.  A wonderful new hybrid that combines the vigor, hardiness and long-blooming character of L. clethroides , with the elegance and compact habit of L. fortune.  Pristine white flowers appear from June through October.  Grows in sun to part shade.  12”-16” tall.  Zones 5-11.

Bee Balms are jewels in the July garden.  It likes to grow in humus-rich, moist soil.  It tolerates some shade but thrives in full sun.  Take care in weeding because the roots are shallow.  Prune to the ground in fall.

M. didyma ‘Coral Reef’.  Gorgeous coral pink flowers.  Habit is similar to ‘Marshall’s Delight’.  Has demonstrated fairly good mildew resistance.  Grows 36”-42” tall.  Zone 4-9.

M. d. ‘Gardenview Scarlet’.  A rich red selection that is reported to be highly mildew resistant. 

M. d. ‘Grand Marshall’.  Brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers are produced atop mid-sized, upright plants.  Exhibits excellent mildew resistance.  Grows 13”-16” tall.  Zone 3-8.

M. d. ‘Grand parade’.  Lavender purple blossoms are produced atop mid-sized upright plants.  Exhibits excellent mildew resistance.  Grows 13”-16” tall.  From the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba, Canada.  Zones 3-8.

M. d. ‘Pink Lace’.  Light pink flowers with a dark purple center are produced atop dark stems on mid-sized plants.  The perfect size for the front of the border.  Grows 16” tall.  Zones 4-9. 

N. faassenii ‘Six Hills Giant’.  Superior garden plant growing to 3’ tall.  Sterile lavender-blue flowers over a long period of time.

N. ‘Joanna Reed’.  A cross between Nepeta sibirica and Nepeta faassenii. An outstanding selection with flowers that are a darker violet than other Nepetas.  Its habit is full and well branched and grows upright and sturdy to 30”-36” tall.  Zone 4-9.

N. ‘Psfike’(Little Trudy).  2008plant Select.  Distinctly serrated, silvery foliage with a long season of lavender blooms.  A compact cultivar thriving in xeric conditions.  Grows 8”-10’ tall and 12”-16” wide.  Zone 4 cold hardy.

N. yunnaensis ‘Blue Dragon’.  This selection of catmint has huge blue flowers which upon close inspection look like blue dragon heads!  Compared to the species, ‘Blue Dragon’ is upright and compact(rather than floppy) with showier, larger flowers.  Excellent in a sunny border or large container.  Prefers good drainage in the garden.  Grows 30” tall and wide.  Zone 5-9.

N. f. x ‘Walkers Low’. The most compact of the faassenii(mussinii) group.  Compact 10” mound of gray-green foliage is covered with lavender-blue flowers from April through fall.  Prolific Bloomer!  Zone3-8.

O. berlanderi ‘Siskiyou’.  Bright pink flowers and blooms for months.  Much like O. speciosa but neater, more compact and more floriferous.

O. macrocarpa subsp. Incana(Silver Blade).  Silvery blue leaves complemented by huge, clear yellow flowers.  Blooms from May till frost.  Drought tolerant perennial.  Best of a well drained site.  Grows 6”-10” tall and 15”-18” wide.  Zone 4 cold hardy.

O. ‘Missouri Primrose’.  A 6” inch sprawling native plant with glossy dark green leaves and large deep yellow flowers.

O. chingii ‘Sparkler’.  Fine leaved dwarf  with rich, deep green leaves adorned with spar­kling white flowers followed by blue berries. A must for the small or miniature garden. Grows 5”-6” tall, 8” wide. Zone 5.

ORIGANUMo-ree-GAH-num (Ornamental Oregano). Zone 4-9.

O. libanoticum (Hopflower Oregano). Plant Select 2004. Vigorous trailing herb with hop-like bracts of lavender and chartreuse through the summer and fall. Looks best cascad­ing over a raised bed, rock garden or container. Grows 10”-15” tall with a spread of up to 24”. Needs well drained site. Zone 4-6.

O. rotundifolium 'Kent's Beauty' (Kent's Dit­tany). Semi-prostrate branching stems covered with hop-like pods and lavender florets in summer and fall. 7" to 14". Needs well drained soil. Incredible in containers or growing over a boulder. Rated Zone 6. We have had it in our gardens for several years.

O.x. ‘Amethyst Falls’. An outstanding, long blooming selection. Amethyst flowers flow abundantly from ornamental hop-like cones and attractive, textured, glaucous leaves. This drought resistant plant’s foliage fills the garden air with its exciting, spicy scent. Likes good drainage. Grows 8"-12" tall by 24" wide. Zone 5.

PACHYSANDRApak-i-SAND-dra (Spurge). Zone 5-9.

P. terminalis. Excellent 6"-8" ground cover for shade, forms a dense shiny carpet of foliage.

PAEONIA (PEONIES). Zone 3.

P. ‘Duchess de Nemours’. Double, fra­grant, white globe-shaped blooms with green carpels and a yellow center glow. A prolific bloomer with attractive foliage and strong stems. Grows 34”. Zone 3-8.

P. 'Karl Rosenfeld'. Mid-season blooming. The finest all-around pure deep red. Double flow­ers on strong stems.

P. 'Red Magic'. Early bloomer. Glowing cranberry red flowers with a tuft of deeper red petals in the center. Double form.

P. lactiflora ‘Kelway’s Glorious’. Enor­mous double bomb-type, rose-white flowers with red markings. Fragrant. Grows to 30”. Zone 3-8.

P. l. ‘Peter Brand’. Large, full, red flowers. One of the Best reds. Grows to 36”. Zone 3-8.

P. officinalis ‘Rubra Plena’. (Memorial Day Peony). Huge, double, long lasting deep-red flowers. Grows to 32”. Zone 3-8.

P. s. 'Hana Kisoi' ('Floral Rivaly'). Apricot pink petals with a soft pink edge. Semi-double blossoms. Grows 4'-5'.

 
P. s. 'Hoki' ('Sweet 17'). Lipstick red, semi-double blooms. Makes a dramatic statement in the garden. Grows 4'-5'.

P.s. 'Kamatanishiki' ('Kamata Tapestries'). Wisteria blue petals, fading at the edges, appear to shine in the sunlight. A semi-double variety. Grows 4'-5'.

P.s. 'Kinkaku' ('Golden Temple of Nara').

Fully double blossoms with yellow petals edged in bright pink. Widely grown on slopes and banks and in rock gardens. We have all the favorite colors and some new ones.

P. s. 'Kinshi' (Golden Bird'. Huge, golden yel­low, fully double blooms.

P. s. 'Shimanishiki (Fire Flame). Two-toned petals striped with rose-red and white. Fully double.

P.s. 'Yagumo' (Layered Clouds). Sizable flow­ers with silky, wine-red petals. A semi-double selection.

P. Summer Breeze Series - Orange. These cute little poppies bloom like crazy in early summer, spending all their energy produc­ing flowers. Since they are sterile, they do not set seed so the bloom time is longer. Similar in appearance to Icelandic poppies. With its tidy, compact habit, this plant is suitable for use in rock gardens, troughs, or near the front of the border. Grows 12”-15”. Zone 3-8.

P. o. ‘Flamenco Dancer’. Large, true red flowers with fringed petals. A sport of the ever-popular ‘Turkenlouis’. Grows to 30”. Zone 3-7.

P. o. ‘Pink Ruffles’. Pink flowers with fringed petals, 4”-6” across. Grows to 24”. Zone 3­-7.

P. o. 'Turken Louis'. Scarlet red, heavily ruffled, 30" tall, winter drainage important. Grows 30" tall.


PARDANCANDA (Candy Lily). Zone 4-10.

P. norrisii. Outstanding inter-generic cross. Wide range of bright colors and combinations. Flowers July-September.

P. "Samgroa'. (Candylily). A larger flowering selection with a long season of interest. Three inch, plum purple flowers with alternating petals brushed with gold unfurl from spiral shaped buds. Blue-green, sword-like foliage. Shiny black­berry seedpods in fall. Grows 15'-18'. Zone 5-10.


PARDANTHOPSIS (Iris).

P. dichotoma (Vesper Iris).

Wide range of flower colors from ivory through pink, lavender and blue open late afternoon and last till about 9 a.m. August-September. Grows 24"-30" tall. A must for the night garden. One of the parents of candylily. From China. Zone 3.

PENSTEMON pen-STEE-mon (Beard-Tongue). Zone 3-8.

P. barbatus Pinacolada™ Series - Violet. New series with the key advantage of an earlier bloom time, free flowering plants, and a well branched, compact, uniform habit. Has violet-purple flowers. Grows 8”-12”. Zone 3-8.

P. coccineus 'Red'. Attractive one inch tubular bell-shaped scarlet flowers completely cover the numerous flower spikes and accenting evergreen foliage. A long bloomer and great humming bird plant. 4' tall.

P. grandiflorus ‘Prairie Snow’. 2006 Great Plants Release! A Dale Lindgren Selec­tion of the Great Plains. Shell-Leaf Penstemon with large white flowers. Grows 24”-48” tall 15” wide. Zone 4.

P. ‘Dark Towers’. Glossy bronze-red foli­age is topped with masses of pink flowers in July and August. Foliage is much darker than P. ‘Husk­ers Red’, stays darker, and does not flop. A tough carefree plant which tolerates high heat and hu­midity. Zone 3-8.

PEROVSKIA per-OFF-skee-uh (Russian Sage) Zone 4-9.

P. atriplicifolia. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year! A deciduous, upright sub-shrub with silver foliage. 4' spikes of lavender-blue flowers mid­summer. Trim back in spring to maintain com­pact growth.

P. a. 'Filigran'. Very finely dissected, lacy silver leaves. Airy spires of lavender-blue flowers are borne on strong stems from late summer to fall Tends to have an upright growth habit up to 36" tall Zone 4-9.

P. x 'Little Spire' (Dwarf Russian Sage) Great selection for its short upright habit. An introduction from the Future Plants breeding program. Good for smaller gardens. Grows only 2' tall. PETRORHAGIA

P. saxifraga 'Lady Marie'. Delicate, double pink flowers, fine foliage to 4". Has lasted for years in our garden and never seems to stop blooming Needs a catchy name. A fine lady of a plant. Zone 5.

PHLOX FLOX paniculata (Tall Phlox) (Gar­den Phlox). Zone 3-8. Phlox are garden favorites among wildflower fanciers and perennial lovers They are easy to grow, have prolific blooms and a great fragrance.

P. 'Minnie Pearl'. A natural hybrid between P. maculata and P. glaerimma. Explodes into bloom in early summer, long before mos varieties of Phlox Paniculatas. Minnie Pearl has clean white flowers for several weeks and mildew resistant. Has a slow to medium spreading habit gradually expanding to a 12"-18" tall groundcover of glossy green leaves. Zone 5-9.

P. carolina 'Miss Lingard' (Carolina Phlox) Flowers mid to late summer, longer than most other phlox. Pure white, very fragrant flowers with some­what flat panicles. Resistant to mildew. Forms a tidy clump of strong erect stems with foliage of a shiny green color. Best in sun. Great cut flowers Zone 4-9.

P. carolina var. angusta ‘Gypsy Love’. Dark green, very narrow foliage accents the typical bright pink flowers of the species. Selected for compact rounded habit and long bloom. Sun to part shade. Grows 24”-30”. Zone 3-8.

P. maculata ‘Flower Power’. A free flowering selection. Hundreds of delicately scented white flowers top clean, glossy green foliage in midsummer. As an additional treat, the flowers are flecked with pink in the cooler hours of morning and evening. Grows 36”-42”. Zone 4-8.

P. m. ‘Natascha’. Large heads of pink flowers striped with white. An exceptional vari­ety. 24” tall.

P. paniculata ‘Aureole’. Unique bi­color. Large panicles of bright fuchsia flowers edged in chartreuse are borne atop relatively short, somewhat mildew resistant plants. Petals are drop resistant. Grows 18”-20” tall. Zone 4-8.

P. p. 'Bright Eyes'. Soft pink with red eye.

P. p. 'David'. 3'-4'. Bright white, fragrant. Mildew resistant.

P. p. 'Davids Lavender'. A selection from seedlings of David that Itsaul Plants has intro­duced. Has the disease resistance of David and flowers of deep lavender pink. Grows 3'-4' tall. PPAF.

 
P. p. ‘Eva Cullum’. Tall, showy, fra­grant flowers of clear pink with red eye. Blooms late spring to summer. Tolerates powdery mil­dew. Grows 24”-30” . Zone 4.

P. m. 'Natascha'. Large heads of pink flowers

striped with white. An exceptional variety.

P. carolina var. angusta ‘Gypsy Love’. Dark green, very narrow foliage accents the typical bright pink flowers of the species. Selected for compact rounded habit and long bloom. Sun to part shade. Grows 24”-30”. Zone 3-8.

P. maculata ‘Flower Power’. A free flowering selection. Hundreds of delicately scented white flowers top clean, glossy green foliage in midsummer. As an additional treat, the flowers are flecked with pink in the cooler hours of morning and evening. Grows 36”-42”. Zone 4-8.

P. m. ‘Natascha’. Large heads of pink flowers striped with white. An exceptional vari­ety. 24” tall.

P. paniculata ‘Aureole’. Unique bi­color. Large panicles of bright fuchsia flowers edged in chartreuse are borne atop relatively short, somewhat mildew resistant plants. Petals are drop resistent.  Grows  18"- 20" tall.  Zone 4-8.

P. p. 'Bright Eyes'. Soft pink with red eye.

P. p. 'David'. 3'-4'. Bright white, fragrant. Mildew resistant.

P. p. 'Davids Lavender'. A selection from seedlings of David that Itsaul Plants has intro­duced. Has the disease resistance of David and flowers of deep lavender pink. Grows 3'-4' tall. PPAF.

P. p. ‘Eva Cullum’. Tall, showy, fra­grant flowers of clear pink with red eye. Blooms late spring to summer. Tolerates powdery mil­dew. Grows 24”-30” . Zone 4.

 
P. p. ‘Jade’. Very unique bicolor. Large panicles of pure white flowers edged in pale celadon green are borne atop relatively short, somewhat mildew resistant plants.  Grows 18”-20” tall. Zone 4-8.

P. p. ‘Junior Dance’. The best we’ve seen in years! Short, compact plants branch from the crown. Fragrant, hot coral pink flowers are pro­duced on lateral branches all summer long. Mildew resistant foliage. Grows to 18”. Zone 4-8.

P. p. ‘Junior Dream”. Like ‘Junior Dance’ but with fragrant, bright purple flowers. Grows 18”-22”.

P. p. ‘Katherine’. According to the Chicago Botanic Garden trials, “this is one of the very best.” Highest mildew resistance, long blooming lavender with a white eye. Grows 3’­4’. Zone 4-8.

P. p. ‘Lord Clayton’. A regal combina­tion of leaf and bloom, unique, cherry-red flow­ers add excitement to the perennial border from late June into September. Foliage emerges a deep purple with lime green stems and veins, later transitionally to a deep purple-green. Grows 2’-3’. Zone 4-8.

P.p. ‘Peppermint Twist’. Very distinc­tive pink and white spoked-patterned flowers on a very compact plant. The high proportion of P. paniculata genes gives it significantly more strength than P. maculata ‘Natascha’, which its flowers resemble. Has good mildew resistance

P. p. ‘Pixie Miracle Grace’. An improved variety with a compact habit, increased mildew resistance, and a very long bloom time. Fragrant, lavender purple blowers with a white, star-shaped eye are produced atop dark stems. Grows 15”-20”. Zone 4-8.

P. p. ‘Pixie Twinkle’. Fragrant, baby pink flowers with a darker pink eye are produced atop dark stems. Compact habit and increased mildew resistance. Grows 15”-20”. Zone 4-8.

P. p. ‘Robert Poore’. One of the tallest. Impressive panicles of purple pink flowers. Mil­dew resistant foliage. Grows 4’-5’. Zone 4-8.

P. p. 'Shortwood'. Another hybrid that inherits high mildew resistance from 'David' and bright pink blooms from 'Eva Cullum'. Grows to 42". Zone 4-8.

P. p. 'Spring Delight'. Outstanding, un­usual, rare variety with rosy-pink flowers. A cross between paniculata and stolonifera. Grows 12"­15" tall. Zone 3.

P. stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’. This creeping phlox prefers average to deep shade. An excellent groundcover in the native shade garden. Drought tolerant when established. Perfect blue flowers with golden eye cover a vigorous spreading mat in early spring. Grows 6”-10”. Zone 5-8.

PHLOX subulata (Moss Phlox, Creeping Phlox).

Widely grown on slopes and banks and in rock gardens. We have all the favorite colors and some new ones.

P.s. 'Atropurpurea'. Creeping Phlox with color of rich wine-red.

P.s. 'Blue Emerald'. (Creeping Phlox). Delicate lavender blue flowers.

P.s. 'Candy Stripes'. (Creeping Phlox). Very colorful two-tone flowers of white and pink.

P. s.‘Millstream Daphne’. Forms a tight, compact mound completely covered in hot pink flowers with a darker pink eye. 4”-6” tall. Zone 2-9.

P. s. 'Red Wing'. Creeping Phlox with color that is a striking crimson, with dark red center.

P. s. ‘Snowflake’. Tight, compact, rounded clump blanketed with pure white flow­ers.

PLATYCODONplah-tee-KOE-don (Balloon Flower). Zone 3-8.

P. grandiflorus 'Hakone Double Blue'. New from Japan. Rich, violet-blue double bells with darker veins. 24".

P. p. 'Sentimental Blue'. 6"-8". Very compact habit; large blue flower.

POLYGONATUMpoe-lig-oh-NAY-tum (Solomon's Seal). Zone 3-9.

P. biflorum. The native woodland wild flower with 2'-3' arching stems. White flowers followed by black berries.

P. falcatum 'Variegatum'. Green leaves edged with broad creamy-white stripes. Creamy white tubular flowers on arching stems. Brightens a shady site. 2'.

P.x hybridum ‘Straitum’. (Solomon’s Seal).

Arching stems with dark-green leaves marked with pale-green and white streaks. White

flowers.

POTENTILLApoh-ten-TILL-uh (Cinquefoil) Zone 4-8.

P. nepalensis 'Ron McBeath'. Bright carmine red flowers over a long season on clean, neat disease-free foliage to 12". Big improvement over 'Miss Willmott'. Zone 5.

PRIMULA PRIM-yew-la (Primrose). Zone 2-8

P. japonica Mix. Lovely red tones o candelabra-type flowers on plants to 20". Zone 5

P. vulgaris grandiflora mix (English Prim roses). Large flowers, wide color range, 6"-9 plants. Need rich, moist soil with plenty of pea and well rotted manure. Needs protection from hot afternoon sun and needs water during dry spells. Zone 4-9.

PULMONARIA pull-mon-NAY- ree-uh (Lung wort). Zone 3-8.

P. ‘Raspberry Splash’. Very showy rasp berry-pink flower clusters and dark green, silver spotted leaves. Grows 10”-12”. Zone 3-9.

P. 'Trevi Fountain'. A superb, brightly silver-spotted beauty will give rise to profuse clusters of large cobalt-blue flowers in spring. A stunner! The best, true dark-blue. Grows 11' tall with spreading to 25". Zone 4-9.

P. longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'. Dark blue flowers, narrow spotted foliage. 12" tall.

RUDBECKIArud-BEK-ee-uh (Coneflower) Zone 3-9.

R. 'Denver Daisy'. 2009 Plant Select Striking, dark eyed, long-rayed golden daisy hybridized by Benary Seeds from native Rudbeckia hirta. This showy plant commemorates the 150 anniversary of the founding of Denver. Grow 18"-28" tall and 10"-25" wide. Zone 3.

R. fulgida 'Goldstrum' (Black-eyed Susan). A superior hardy variety. Nicely branched 2' plants. The PPA Plant of the Year for 1999

R. fulgida var. fulgida (Black-Eyed Su san). Shiny, deep green foliage, smaller and finer than ‘Goldstrum’, blooms later and much longer

 from mid July to October. Six weeks after ‘Goldstrum’ is brown, this plant is at its peak Average to dry soil. Grows 24”-30’. Zone 5-7

R. hirta 'Cherry Brandy'. World's first red flowered Rudbeckia from seed. Single, rich cherry-red blooms on robust, bushy plants create a dramatic impact in borders, large containers, or as cut flowers. Grows 24" tall and wide Zone 5.

R. nitida 'Herbstonne' (Autumn Sun). "The Godzilla of Coneflowers" forms an enormous upright clump and will reach up to 8' tall. The flowers are huge lemon-yellow daisies and bloom almost all summer. Long--lived sturdy plants that require no staking.

R. subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ (Quilled Sweet Coneflower). Charming blooms of un­usual gold quilled petals highlighted by choco­late-brown button centers. Good for cut flowers. A narrow upright grower which makes a great specimen in the back of the border. Very appeal­ing in the late summer. Grows 4’ tall by 2’ wide with flowers up to 5’ tall. Zone 4-8.

SALVIA SAL-vi-a. Zone 4-9.

S. nemorosa 'Caradonna'. From Germany comes this very attractive salvia that is similar to S. 'East Friesland' but with glowing purple stems. Long flowering. One of the top five new plants in Europe!

S. n. 'Marcus'. A diminutive 'May Night' cousin covered in violet blue flowers in early summer. A good bloomer with compact and very short habit. Easy to grow. 10"-12" tall.

S. n. 'Plumosa'.15"-18". Very unique flowers from other Salvia types. Thick plume-like blos­soms are a deep dusty rose-purple. First bloom­ing in June and often again in fall. To 18" tall. Sun to part shade.

S. n. ‘Sensation Rose’. A compact selec­tion with brilliant rose pink flowers on its plentiful spikes. Naturally free with its branching for a sensational show in early summer. Grows 10”-12”. Zone 4-9

S. pratensis (Blue Meadow Sage). A pretty flower to welcome the hummingbirds back with as that it's in full flower when they return. Has long spikes of violet-blue flowers from mid-late April until late May. A beautiful ornamental that grows 2.5'. Give it room!

S. p. ‘Eveline’. A Future Plants intro, this hybrid brings color and flower power to the hardy Salvias. Tall, upright spikes boast big bicolor flowers of light pink with dark calyces for a stunning show in June through August. Fast grower with 25-30 flowering stems per plant all at the same time. Grows to 24”.

S. pratensis ‘Rhapsody In Blue’. Purple-blue flowers. Fast growing and very floriferous. Grows to 24”. Zone 4-8.

S. sylvestris x 'May Night'. 1997 PPA Plant of the Year! Outstanding, deep purple, long flowering cultivar, 18" compact habit.

SAPONARIA sap-oh-NAY-ree-uh (Soapwort). Zone 3-7.

S. lempergii 'Max Frei'. A German introduc­tion. One inch deep bright pink flowers for many weeks in mid-summer. Choice for rock garden or for edging.

S. Ocymoides (Rock Soapwort). This sprawl­ing plant is covered in small bright-pink flowers for several weeks in early summer. Good for rock garden, ground cover.

SCABIOSA scab-ee-OH-suh (Pincushion Flower). Zone 3-7.

S. ‘Vivid Violet’. Highly mildew resis­tant variety; remains healthy and attractive all season. Vivid lavender purple flowers are pro­duced for several months. Grows to 15”. Zone 4­-9.

S. columbaria 'Giant Blue'. A Proven Selec­tion variety with immense 3" lavender blue flow­ers twice the size of 'Butterfly Blue'. Plants grow to 24" or more. Hardy Zone 5.

S. superba 'Mongolian Mist'. A Great Plants selection collected on a mountain north of Hohot, Inner Mongolia. Large dazzling purple-blue full pincushions arising from substantial stems above elegant deep green textured mounds of 1' x 1'. Zone 3.

S. x ‘Vivid Violet’. Large, vivid violet pincushion flowers set atop low mounds of frilly foliage. Very heavy flowering and will bloom continuously from late spring to frost. Vigorous grower! Zone 4-9.

SEDUM SEE-dum (Stonecrop). Low varieties. Zone 3-8.