PERENNIAL CATALOG:

ACHILLEA ageratum ‘Moonshine’ (yarrow) Canary-yellow flower clusters throughout summer. Good cut flower. Grows 24" tall. Full sun.

Achillea hybrid ‘Paprika’ (yarrow) Clusters of ruby-red flowers with tiny yellow centers contrast with green, fernlike, aromatic foliage. Full sun. 24-36”.

Achillea hybrid ‘Terra Cotta’ (yarrow) Clay colored russet flower clusters. Use in cut bouquets or as a dried flower. 24-36”. Full sun.

Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’ (yarrow) Big, flat, deep red flower clusters throughout summer. Good cut flower.  40”. Full sun.

Achillea sibirica ‘Stephanie Cohen’ (yarrow) Luminous, pale pink, large flowers June-Sept. Fern-like, aromatic foliage.  20” tall. Full sun. 

ACIPHYLLA pinnatifida Low growing and fern-like with spine-tipped, bronze-tinged, dark green leaves. Flowers are off-white.  4-6”. Full sun. 

AGASTACHE anistata ‘Golden Jubilee’ (anise hyssop) Upright habit with anise-scented light green leaves. Spires with tubular flowers of orange to pink.  Plant in full sun.

Agastache x ‘Black Adder’ (hyssop) Smoky, violet-blue flowers on tall, densely filled spires from midsummer until frosts. Anise-scented foliage is especially fragrant when crushed. Grows 24-36" tall. Full sun, well-drained soil.

AJUGA reptans ‘Black Scallop’ (bugleweed) Glossy, darkest burgundy foliage with gorgeous scalloped leaves and deep blue flower spikes in spring.  An unusual ever-"green" groundcover! Grows 4-6" tall. Part sun.

Ajuga reptans ‘Metallica Crispa’ (bugleweed) Purple-bronze leaves with a metallic sheen; spikes of blue flowers in late spring. Will tolerate dry shade.  Use as an accent plant in your perennial garden or as a colorful border. May-June. 6-8” 

ALCEA ficifolia Antwerp (hollyhock) Single flowers in a mix of vibrant colors: deep purple-black, pinks, rose, orange, yellow, & white. 5-6’. Full sun.

Alcea ‘Double Hollyhock Mix’ (hollyhock) Old-fashioned plant producing double, multi-colored flowers on strong spikes. Sun; blooms July-Sep. 4-6’ 

Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double’ series (hollyhock) Old-fashioned plant producing double flowers on strong spikes. Sun; blooms July-Sep. 4-6’ Available in Maroon, Purple, Scarlet and White.

Alcea rosea ‘Creme de Cassis’ (hollyhock) Rich raspberry double & single blooms, 3 to 4 inches across, are edged in white.  Plant in clusters in a cottage garden or against a fence. Grows 4-6 feet tall. Full sun.

Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’ (hollyhock) Unique dark maroon, almost black, single flowers with small golden centers. Grows 5-6 feet tall.  Full sun.

ALCHEMILLA erythropoda ‘Alma’ (lady’s mantle) Small-leafed plant has basal branching and sturdy habit with red flower stems on blue-green foliage.

Alchemilla mollis ‘Irish Silk’ (lady’s mantle) Stems are longer and stronger then ordinary strains with ornamental, chartreuse foliage almost submerged by a myriad of tiny greenish-yellow flowers arranged in abundant bundles. Great for cutting. Grows 1-2 feet.

Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’ (lady’s mantle) Bright yellow flower sprays in spring on silver-green, fan-shaped leaves. Grows 12-18" tall.  Shade.

ALTHAEA cannabina (hollyhock) Pinkish-white to white flowers on 5-lobed, hairy leaves. Sun to partial shade.  5-6 feet tall.

ANGELICA atropurpurea (archangel) White flowers summer through fall. Purple-red stems. Remove seed heads when produced. Grow in sun or shade in well drained soil. Grows 6 feet tall.

ANTHRISCUS sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ (black cow parsley) Great for highlighting nearby plants. Plant with orange, yellow or purple bloomers & watch them light up in contrast. In late spring or early summer, flowering stems appear, bearing small white flowers in umbels. Grows to 3’ tall.
  
ANTHYLLIS vulneraria coccinea ‘Red Carpet’ (kidney vetch) Masses of crimson-orange pea-like flowers bloom all summer on mats of silky foliage. Grows 6" tall. Full sun.

APTENIA cordifolia ‘Crystal Variegata’ (baby sun rose) Free-branching, low-growing succulent has red flowers on grayish-green leaves with creamy white margins. Part shade.

AQUILEGIA canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ (columbine) Deep red and yellow nodding flowers top blue-green foliage for many weeks in spring. This is a good choice for shade gardens, woodland gardens, rock gardens and naturalized areas.

Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blackcurrant Ice’ (columbine) Unusual contrasting purple and cream yellow flowers on compact tidy plants. Ideal for containers.

Aquilegia skinneri ‘Tequila Sunrise’ (columbine) Hardy perennial, capable of flowering the first year from seed (a unique feature for a columbine); growing 24-32" tall, stems well-branched. Flowers nodding, 2" in diameter, bright red to copper-red, orange with golden yellow centers, produced in profusion at the end of the branches

Aquilegia viridiflora ‘Chocolate Soldier’ (columbine) A sweet-scented, heirloom Columbine introduced in 1902 bearing unusual, nodding, purplish brown petals held in yellow-green sepals. Bright chartreuse anthers make a nice finishing touch. Very attractive blue-green, fern-like foliage. To 12” tall. Columbines are tough & reliable perennials tolerant of most soils, though they prefer it rich & loamy. Cut back severely when its appearance begins to wane. Returns with gusto in early Spring.

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Leprechaun Gold’ (columbine) Violet-blue flowers appear in spring & early summer on tall stems over striking mounds of gold-and-green marbled foliage. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows 24" tall. Full sun to part shade.

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Woodside Gold’ (columbine) Blue, white, and pink flowers. Foliage is golden in spring, light green towards autumn. Full/part sun

ARABIS caucasica ‘Snowcap’ (rock cress) 'Snow Cap' forms an extravagant carpet of snow-white blooms in spring. The lush, gray-green mat of foliage grows about 5-10 inches tall and perhaps twice as wide. Plants require good drainage and plenty of sun; they're perfect for a rock garden, retaining wall, or edge of the border. Trim them back after bloom and their leaves will be neat for the rest of the season.

ARMERIA maritima ‘Nifty Thrifty’ (sea thrift) Noted for its variegated foliage, this compact, low-growing plant forms a dense, mounded tuft of stiff, linear, grass-like, green leaves (to 3” tall) edged with creamy white. Tufts will slowly spread outward. Tiny, bright pink flowers bloom in mid-spring in globe-shaped flower heads atop slender, naked stalks rising above the foliage to 4-5” tall. Many plants in the genus Armeria grow wild in saline environments along coastal areas where few other plants can grow well, hence the common name.

Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ (sea thrift) Shiny green, hair-like foliage turns reddish purple in spring; holds darker color the rest of the year. Excellent as a border plant and as an accent around other perennials. Deep pink “pom-pom” flower in late spring. Great plant to tiptoe on with bare feet!

ASTER x frikartii ‘Moench’ (Frikart’s aster) Lavender-blue flowers from July to October. Grows up to 4’ tall.

AURINIA montana ‘Mountain Gold’ (basket-of-gold) Rosettes of hairy, lance-shaped leaves with a profusion of small yellow flowers.  Great for rock gardens, borders or a sunny bank.  Full sun.

BALLOTA acetabulosa (horehound) Woolly gray-green heart-shaped leaves cover an aromatic, evergreen, drought-tolerant subshrub from the Mediterranean. Insignificant pink & white flowers in summer. Grows to 24" tall. Likes dry soil.

Ballota nigra ‘Variegata’ (horehound) Woolly green & yellow heart-shaped leaves cover an aromatic, evergreen, drought-tolerant subshrub from the Mediterranean. Insignificant pink & white flowers in summer. Grows to 24" tall. Likes dry soil.

BARBAREA vulgaris ‘Variegata’ (winter cress) Cross-shaped yellow flowers on variegated, simple stems. 10-18”. Full sun to partial shade.

BELLIS perennis ‘Rominette Mix’ (English daisy) Red, pink and white, bell-shaped, double flowers in early spring.  Hardy.  Sun, part sun.  6”.

BERKHEYA purpurea ‘Zulu Warrior’ (aster) Woody based with a long flowering period of purple flowerheads on spiny, mid-green basal leaves with a pale green, wooly underside.  Needs well drained soil in full sun.  Protect from winter moisture.

BERLANDIERA lyrata (chocolate flower) Pale yellow flowers with maroon centers. Blooms in summer. 18” Smells like chocolate!

BIDENS ‘Hannay’s Lemon Drop’ (bidens) Unusual tall bidens from England. Clear yellow flowers with white-tipped petals atop reddish stems. Grows 5' tall.  Full sun, well-drained soil.

CAMPANULA carpatica ‘Clips Deep Blue’ (bellflower) Bright, open bell-shaped flowers. Clump-forming habit. Grows 6-9" tall. Sun or part shade.

Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’ (bellflower) Spreading perennial with small, kidney-shaped yellow leaves; produces blue flowers. Sun to part shade.

Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’ (clustered bellflower) Vigorous, hairy perennial is clump-forming with dense, tubular flowers ranging fromviolet to lavender-blue. Cut back after first flowering to encourage a second flush.

Campanula isophylla ‘Starina’ Series A trailing Italian species often grown as a pot plant, bearing sprays of star-shaped flowers. Available in four colors: Bedding Bell (indigo violet), Bicolor Star (white/violet), Blue Star (blue), and White Star (white).

Campanula poscharskyana (serbian bellflower) Vigorous perennial spreads via underground runners.  Heart-shaped, toothy leaves encapsulate star-shaped, pale lavender flowers with white centers. Good climber.

Campanula primulaefolia ‘Lee Neff’ (primula bellflower) Medium to dark blue flowers bloom repeatedly from late spring through mid-summer. Grows to 3’ and likes sun to partial shade. Also attracts birds and butterflies.

Campanula punctata ‘Ring of Bells’ (bellflower) Creamy white to dusky pink, tubular flowers with red spots. Grows to 12” tall. Sun to part shade.

Campanula x ‘Birch Hybrid’ (bellflower) Purple-blue, bell-shaped flowers cover small cheery plant well into autumn. Ideal for rock walls, crevices. Grows 4-6" tall.  Full sun to part shade.

CENTAUREA gymnocarpa (velvet centaurea) Purple flowers on large handsome plants.  Whitish felt-like foliage. Grows 30-36" tall.  Full sun.

CERASTIUM tomentosum (snow-in-summer) Star-shaped, 1inch white flowers borne in profusion, late spring and summer. Grows 2-3" tall. Sun.

CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides (leadwort) Brilliant blue flowers with striking red calyces cover bright green foliage from mid-summer to fall, when the leaves turn deep red. A wonderful groundcover; great choice for beds of spring bulbs because it emerges late, as the bulb foliage declines.

CHRYSANTHEMUM coccineum ‘Juwa’ (pyrethrum) Large, purple-red flowers with yellow centers on tall, unbranched stems. Blooms May to July.  Makes an excellent cut flower. Grows 30-35" tall.  Full sun.

Chrysanthemum coccineum ‘Robinson's Red’ (pyrethrum) Painted Daisy. Large, deep crimson daisy flowers with gold eyes bloom over ferny green foliage late spring through summer.  Single blooms make good cut flowers. Grows 20-26" tall.  Full sun.

COLEONEMA pulchrum ‘Golden Sunset’ (breath of heaven) Tiny pink flowers bloom in spring on low, spreading shrub with superb gold foliage. Grows 2' tall. Full sun to light shade, good drainage.

COPROSMA ‘Evening Glow’ Variegated gold and green foliage turns rich orange and red in cool weather. Vibrant evergreen shrub is ideal for a rock garden or hedge. Grows up to 5' tall. Sun or part shade.

Coprosma ‘Fireburst’ Summer's cream, pink, and green leaves become fiery red in autumn and winter. Richly colored evergreen shrub is ideal for a rock garden or hedge. Grows up to 5' tall. Sun or part shade.

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ Summer leaves are green with pink and cream accents, turning bold red, magenta, and olive in fall and winter.  Use in rock gardens, for hedges. Grows up to 5' tall. Sun or part shade.

Coprosma ‘Snow Swirl’ White flowers become brightly colored, succulent berries in autumn. Grows 2-3 feet tall. Part shade to full sun.

Coprosma kirkii ‘Variegated’ Evergreen ground cover native to New Zealand, grown for its attractive glossy leaves. Tiny oval leaves are variegated green, edged in white. Compact, prostrate. Excellent for bönsai. Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.

COREOPSIS auriculata ‘Zamphir’ (mouse-ear coreopsis) Bright golden-orange flowers have unusual, fluted petals. Compact spreading plants. Grows 12-18" tall.  Full sun.

Coreopsis ‘Crème Brûlée (tickseed) Masses of creamy yellow flowers and bright green foliage. Grows 20" tall.  Well-drained soil, sun or part shade.

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’ (bigflower coreopsis) Yellow flowers on compact plants are excellent for the border. Good for cutting. 16" tall.  Full sun.

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Heliot’ (lanceleaf coreopsis) A lively perennial with rich golden yellow flowers and a brown ring at the jagged petals’ base. Flowers appear from June through to November. Bright green long leaves are a good foil for all that happy yellow. This tickseed thrives in sunshine and well drained soil that isn't too heavy.

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Illico’ (bigflower coreopsis) Single, bright-yellow, golden-centered blooms are offset beautifully against the narrow, deep-green leaves. Enticing plants for border or patio. A very even and compact habit than most other varieties, making Illico a great choice.

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Tequila Sunrise’ (bigflower coreopsis) Bright gold toothed petals with maroon markings ray out from dark yellow centers. Compact plants have yellow & green variegated foliage. Blooms all summer. Grows 12-18" tall.  Full sun.

Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ (tickseed) A cross between 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise,’ it has broader fluted petals, a compact habit and an extended flowering season.  Great for rock gardens, borders, even a wildflower garden.  Grows 15-18” tall and prefers sun to part sun.

Coreopsis rosea ‘Heaven’s Gate’ (tickseed) Deep rose-pink flowers with a ruby-red eye on vigorous, long-blooming plants. Compact, hardy perennials with ferny foliage bloom all summer until frosts. Grows 10-18" tall.  Full sun.

Coreopsis rosea ‘Limerock Dream’ (tickseed) Flowers become darker and richer as season progresses, from apricot-pink in spring to hot orange by midsummer. Forms neat, uniform mounds of narrow foliage. Flowers all summer and early fall. Great for the front of sunny flower beds with some drought tolerance. Full sun.

Coreopsis rosea ‘Limerock Passion’ (tickseed) Lavender-pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centers on mounded foliage. Grows 16" tall.  Well-drained soil, sun or part shade.

Coreopsis rosea ‘Limerock Ruby’ (tickseed) Bright ruby-red daisy flowers with yellow centers. Blooms all summer and early fall. Sun. Grows 18-22".

Coreopsis rosea ‘Sweet Dreams’ (tickseed) Features stunning bi-colored flowers. Petals are white tipped with a dark raspberry center. Flowers bloom in late spring to mid-summer atop plants with fine, needle-like foliage. Clumps spread rapidly to form groundcover.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ (threadleaf coreopsis) Creamy yellow daisy flowers bloom June-Sept. Compact plants, thread-like foliage. Superb for a border front or in the rock garden.  Cut back to encourage rebloom. Drought tolerant, long-blooming. Grows 18" tall.  Full sun.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ (threadleaf coreopsis) Golden yellow flowers bloom June-Sept. Compact plants, thread-like foliage. Superb for a border front or in the rock garden.  Cut back to encourage rebloom. Drought tolerant, long-blooming. Grows 18" tall.  Full sun.

COSMOS astrosanguineus ‘Chocolate’ As the heat of the summer day subsides, the remarkable chocolate scent of these blooms intensifies. Plants form a medium-sized clump of dark green leaves, bearing cup-shaped blooms of deep burgundy-red. USDA Zone 8-9. Sun.  Blooms mid to late summer and early fall.  Grows 18-29" tall, with a spread of 10-12".

Cosmos peucedanifolius ‘Flamingo’ (cosmos) Big pink flowers like annual cosmos on a hardy perennial tuber. Grows to 30" tall. Full sun.

CYNARA cardunculus (cardoon) Cardoon makes a dramatic evergreen statement in any sunny perennial border with its 3-4' long, arching, ghost-like, jagged soft-gray foliage. Once the 3' wide clumps are established, they are topped with 6' tall stalks of blue-violet, thistle-like flowers in late summer. After flowering, the plants die back to the ground for a month-long rest, then begin growing again. For a striking bold-textured accent plant in the garden, you aren't going to beat cardoon! Well-drained soils are best.

Cynara cardunculus ‘White Thornless’ (cardoon) Similar in almost every respect to its thorny cousin, this Italian variety offers spineless stems that are superb for eating.

DELOSPERMA nubigenum (hardy iceplant) Yellow daisy-like flowers.  Succulent leaves turn reddish-purple in winter. Great for alpine & rock gardens. Full sun.

DELPHINIUM chinensis ‘Gentian Blue’ Dainty pure blue flowers with fused upper petals bloom in racemes over fine-textured green foliage. Breathtaking color for borders, containers. Grows 12" tall.  Full sun.

Delphinium chinensis ‘Summer Blue’ Attractive petite plants, covered in a blanket of delightful, sky-blue flowers. Flowering in their first year from sowing, making them perfect for bedding, borders or containers, providing a colorful display over a long summer period. Grows to 12” tall. Full sun.

Delphinium chinensis ‘Summer Morning’ A breakthrough in dwarf Delphiniums, stylish 'Summer Morning' features well-branched foliage and a long season of pale rose-pink blooms. Best in rich, well-drained borders or in containers, where the unique color can be appreciated up close. Deadhead regularly to keep those delightful flowers coming.  Grows to 12” tall. Full sun.

Delphinium chinensis ‘Summer Stars’ Attractive dwarf plants covered in a blanket of dainty, pure white flowers. Flowering in their first year from sowing makes them perfect for bedding borders or containers, providing a colorful display over a long summer period. Grows to 12” tall. Full sun.

Delphinium ‘Magic Fountains®’ series Semi-dwarf delphiniums that grow to only three feet tall (two of which is the length of the flower spike) clumping to eighteen inches. Extremely cold hardy; requiring well drained soil in full sun. They are extremely upright, require no staking, & are not knocked over by wind. An excellent mid-garden or back-border perennial; makes fine cut-flowers. Available in seven colors: Dark Blue/Dark Bee, Dark Blue/White Bee, Lavender/White Bee, Lilac Pink/White Bee, Pure White/White Bee, Sky Blue/White Bee, and White/Dark Bee.
Delphinium ‘Pacific Giant Summer Skies’ An amazing delphinium! Requires a little more effort than other delphiniums, as you really should stake them for a spectacular display. The 4 ft. (or more) tall stalks bear 3", light blue double flowers with a white bee.

Delphinium requienii Dainty bluish-purple flowers with hints of green fill loose, branched spikes in early summer on vigorous plants with glossy lobed foliage. Grows 12-39" tall.  Sun or part shade.

DENDRANTHEMA grandiflora ‘Rosy Igloo’ (chrysanthemum) Vibrant tangerine-orange petals, small and many-layered, surround a tiny yellow center on very sturdy stems. Double, very long-lasting and cold hardy!

Dendranthema grandiflora ‘Sunny Igloo’ (chrysanthemum) Plants are covered in fluffy, "duplex daisy" flowers of bright yellow for over a month. Bloom usually begins in September first year, August in subsequent years. Attractive lobed green leaves form uniform rounded masses without pinching.

Dendranthema grandiflora ‘Warm Igloo’ (chrysanthemum) Plants are covered in fluffy, "duplex daisy" flowers of rich, non-fading red for over a month. Bloom usually begins in September first year, August in subsequent years. Attractive lobed green leaves form uniform, rounded masses without pinching.

DIANTHUS amurensis ‘Siberian Blues’ (pinks) Fringed lavender-blue flowers burst into color in late spring, blooming for a long time on bushy mounds of bluish evergreen foliage. Grows 12-15" tall.  Full sun.

Dianthus barbatus ‘Amazon Neon Duo’ (sweet william) Violet and cherry colored blooms. Excellent cut flower. Grows 24" tall. Full sun.

Dianthus barbatus ‘Black Adder’ (sweet william) Dark crimson-purple flowers and dark purple-tinted foliage. Compact, nicely branched plants are a good addition to beds, patio pots. Grows 16" tall. Full sun.

Dianthus barbatus ‘Nigricans Black Magic’ (sweet william) Rich, deep black-red flowers bloom over foliage that starts green but turns purple in the heat of summer.  Good for cutting. Grows 18-20" tall.  Full sun.

Dianthus barbatus ‘Noverna Clown’ (sweet william) Blooms open white, then turn pink, salmon, or violet for an entertaining show in beds or containers. Flowers spring to autumn, even through a few night frosts. Grows 16" tall. Sun to part shade.

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin King of Blacks’ (carnation) Very dark red, near black, clove-scented double flowers on strong stems. Use in borders, for cuttings. Grows 20" tall. Full sun.

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin’ series (carnation) Clove-scented double flowers on strong stems. Use in borders, for cuttings. Grows to 20" tall. Full Sun. Available in Pink, Red, White and Yellow.

Dianthus chinensis x heddewigii ‘French Frills’ (china pinks) Fringed, double, 1.5" flowers in red, pink, and purple shades, many with lacy white edges.  Long-blooming and cold tolerant! Grows 12-15" tall.  Full sun.

Dianthus deltoides ‘Alba’ (maiden pinks) Single white flowers bloom prolifically in spring and summer. Dwarf, mat-forming plants are lovely in pots, rock gardens, or as groundcover. Grows 4-6" tall. Full sun.

Dianthus ‘Harlequin’ White to pale-pink to rose flowers bloom profusely in spring and summer. Sun. Flowers have a beautifully sweet/spicy perfume on warm sunny days. Fantastic cut flower, perennial or annual border, mass plantings, large pots or planters, or even large hanging baskets. 20”

Dianthus x hybridia ‘Spooky’ Long-fringed bicolor blooms with rose centers, white edges have a striking, lacy appearance.  Blooms July to October.  Good for containers, beds. Unique, deeply cut blooms. Grows 16" tall.  Full sun.

Dianthus ‘Raspberry Swirl’ (pinks) Blooms start pale pink with maroon picotee, fade to white with magenta edges. Grows 6-12" tall.  Full sun.

Dianthus rupicola var. bocchoriana Rose-pink flowers appear over slender green-gray leaves on a small shrub native to the Mediterranean.  Blooms summer to autumn. Full sun.

Dianthus superbus ‘Kawara Mix’ (pinks) Good branching habit; 30"; feathery flowers. Colors: Pink, Rose, Rose Pink, White. Full sun.

Dianthus sp. ‘Bewitched’ (cheddar pinks) Light pink bloom with magenta ring on tight silver-green foliage.  Blooms Apr-Oct. Grows 3" tall. Full sun.

DIASCIA integerrima (twinspur) Clouds of rose-pink snapdragon-like flowers appear all season on graceful, spreading, drought-tolerant plants. Seems like it's always in bloom! Perfect for containers, rock walls, or beds. Grows 12” tall.

Diascia integerrima ‘Blush’ (twinspur) Clouds of young flowers are pure white, turn pale pink in middle as they age; appear all season on graceful, spreading, drought-tolerant plants. Seems like it's always in bloom! Perfect for containers, rock walls, or beds. Grows 12” tall.

DIGITALIS ferruginea (rusty foxglove) Native to the northern Mediterranean. An unusual rosette-forming perennial, it produces oblong to lance-shaped dark green leaves, sometimes hairy underneath, 2 to 8” long. Produces racemes of golden brown flowers in summer, 1 ½”  long, which have rich-red to dark brown veins inside, hence the common name of rusty foxglove. It attains a height of 4 feet and a width of 18 inches.

Digitalis grandiflora ‘Temple Bells’ (foxglove) Extra dwarf plant with spikes of yellow tubular flowers marked with brown. Blooms in June and July. Use for borders, beds, and cut flowers. A very hardy perennial! Sun to part shade. Grows from 1-2’ tall.

Digitalis mertonensis (strawberry foxglove) This variety produces 3' stalks of blossoms in strawberry shades, which is a rarity in spike-shaped flowers. This sturdy hybrid is also one of the most perennial. Its foliage is always crisp and fresh looking. Forms large rosettes of velvety green, oblong leaves that make this plant attractive even when not in bloom.

Digitalis parviflora ‘Chocolat’ (chocolate foxglove) Small reddish-brown trumpets encircle elegant flower spikes in summer. Distinctively colored blooms attract birds and beneficial insects. Grows 36" tall.  Sun to part shade.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’ (foxglove) Pure white, larger flowers on longer stalks, in early summer. 5' tall. Full or partial sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’ (foxglove) An uncommon flower color of delicate apricot. Useful for vertical display among shrubs and perennials in moist soils and part shade.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Cream’ (foxglove) Very large spikes of creamy white flowers with deep red spots. 42-48" tall. Sun/ part sun. First hybrid foxglove - super performance.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Lavender’ (foxglove) Very large spikes of lavender flowers with vibrant lavender and white spots. First hybrid foxglove - super performance in the garden & good cut flower. Grows 42-48" tall.  Sun to part sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Rose’ (foxglove) Very large spikes of bright pink flowers with vibrant maroon and white spots. 42-48" tall. Sun/part sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot White’ (foxglove) Very large spikes of pure white flowers with maroon spots. 42-48" tall. Sun/ part sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Candy Mountain’ (foxglove) Unique new foxglove has the first upward-facing flowers, so you can peek inside the stunning rose pink blooms and see their delightful freckled throats. (According to Thompson & Morgan,) these flower stems are so strong, sturdy, and erect that in breeding trials ‘Candy Mountain’ was nicknamed ‘Viagra’!

Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy’ (foxglove) White tubular flowers with maroon-purple spotting fill 1-2 foot spikes over rosettes of large green leaves. Grows 36" tall. Part sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Giant Spotted’ (foxglove) Large white bells with maroon-spotted throats on stately spikes.  Biennial. Full sun or part shade.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Monstruosa’ (foxglove) Bright purple tubular flowers open along 5 foot stems, are good for cutting. Deerproof plants make a colorful, elegant addition to the back of a border. Grows 5 feet tall.  Sun or part shade.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Monstruosa Alba’ (foxglove) Bright white tubular flowers open along 5 foot stems, are good for cutting. Deerproof plants make an elegant addition to the back of a border. Grows 5 feet tall.  Sun or part shade.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s Choice’ (foxglove) Maroon-throated, large, white bells fill the spike. Sun or shade.

Digitalis purpruea ‘Primrose Carousel’ (foxglove) Spikes of large primrose-yellow flowers speckled with claret. Grows 30" tall. Sun or part sun.

Digitalis purpurea ‘Snow Thimble’ (foxglove) Pure white flowers on sturdy stalks bloom early summer. Full or part sun.

Digitalis spaniflora (foxglove) Creamy tan flowers with reddish-brown interior webbing and soft downy protruding bottom lip. Sun or part shade.

Digitalis viridiflora (foxglove) Greenish yellow veined flowers on dense spikes bloom midsummer.  Novel variety with downy foliage makes a good woodland plant or an unusual, long-lasting cut flower. Grows 24-30" tall. Part sun.

DORONICUM caucasicum ‘Little Leo’ (leopard’s bane) Shorter brilliant yellow, daisy-like double flowers. Fine for cutting in early spring. One of the earliest blooming perennials and an excellent plant under shrubs and trees if the soil is kept moist in the summer. Nice.

ECHINACEA pallida ‘Hula Dancer’ (coneflower) A splendid border plant, it blooms from July to September with slightly fragrant, white flowers with a delightfully pronounced pink tinge and dramatically reflexed, very narrow petals suspended discreetly from an orange-brown cone. An excellent cut flower. Sun.

Echinacea paradoxa Rare and highly unusual Purple Coneflower. Large, yellow ray flowers with the classical chocolate-brown raised cone. Blooms are surprisingly fragrant. Happy in sun to part shade in ordinary garden soil. Quite tolerant of drier soil conditions. Excellent cut flower and attractive to butterflies. Flowers in early summer.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Bravado’ (coneflower) Rosy-red, daisy-like flowers, 4-4.5" across.  Great wildflower look. Grows 24-36" tall.  Full sun.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Cygnet White’ (coneflower) Pure white daisy-flowers with coppery-orange center cone on compact plants. Blooms July-Sept. Grows 12-24" tall. Sun to part shade. Excellent in beds, containers, as cut flower.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (coneflower) 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association! A distinctive, vigorous and large growing cone flower cultivar. The bright reddish-pink petals are held flat as they radiate out from the cone, instead of curving backwards as is typical of most coneflowers. Needs at least two growing seasons with regular watering in fertile soil to reach its full size (grows to 4’). Zones 4-9.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Primadonna Deep Rose’ (coneflower) Rosy-red, daisy-like flowers. Great for backgrounds or as long-lasting cut flowers. Sun-part shade.

Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ (coneflower) Honey-scented white flowers all summer. Use in borders, for cuttings. Grows 18-20" tall.  Full sun.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Wild Type’ (coneflower) Purple-pink drooping petals surround a prominent maroon seed cone. Good for beds, borders, wildflower gardens, or as a cut flower. Grows 4 feet tall. Full sun.

Echinacea simulata (coneflower) Very showy single flower heads on long stalks with yellow pollen and long drooping, 3-1/2 inch dark-pink petals around a dark-brown, dome-shaped central disk. Well known for its medicinal use in boosting the immune system. Plant in a rock garden, butterfly garden, or naturalize in a prairie meadow. Thrives in full hot sun and average to humus-rich soil.

ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ Large white ball-shaped flowers in summer, with reddish stems and silvery foliage. Sturdy compact habit only 36" tall.

ERIGERON karvinskianus ‘Profusion’ (fleabane) A carpeting, vigorously-spreading, flowering daisy, 8 to 12 inches tall, with woody branching stems. Produces abundant flowers in summer that are 3/4 inch wide, opening with white or pink rays, with greenish-yellow centers. Full/partial sun.

ERODIUM chrysanthemum (storksbill) A very nice species bearing primrose-yellow flowers on feathery, gray-green foliage. Full sun, part shade.

Erodium reichardii ‘Flore Pleno’ (crane’s bill) Small flowers have two layers of white petals traced with dark violet-pink lines. Low cushiony plants bloom late spring to fall.  Nice for rockeries, alpine gardens. Grows 2-4" tall.  Full sun to light shade, well-drained soil.

Erodium x variabile ‘Album’ (crane’s bill) Alpine geranium. Small white flowers traced with fine violet-pink lines bloom late spring through fall on low, mounding, cushiony plants.  Nice for rockeries, alpine gardens. Grows 2-4" tall.  Full sun and well-drained soil.

ERYNGIUM maritimum (sea holly) A tall, bluish-green evergreen perennial. Its simple, misty-blue flowerheads nestle in a whorl of spiny bracts and attract bees and butterflies. The waxy leaves have thick margins and lots of spines. A plant for coastal areas and the rock garden. Full sun/dry soil.

Eryngium varifolium ‘Miss Marble’ (Moroccan sea holly) Silver blue, long-stemmed flowers on glossy green foliage veined with white. Good cut flower in fresh or dry arrangements. Grows 12-18" tall. Full sun.

Eryngium venustum (sea holly) A scarce species from Mexico with extraordinary, very spiny 'starfish' rosettes in light grey green. Green thimble flowers on stems to two feet tall. Sun, good drainage.

ERYSIMUM ‘Apricot Twist’ (wallflower) Vibrant, apricot-orange perfumed blooms late winter through summer. Grows 18-30" tall. Sun.

Erysimum ‘Blood Red’ Mahogany, blood-red flowers with a light scent appear from spring to autumn. Makes an excellent cut flower! 40” tall. Sun.

Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ (wallflower) Long racemes of mauve flowers late winter to summer above gray-green foliage. Grows 18-24" tall.  Full sun.

Erysimum ‘Fragrant Sunshine’ (wallflower) Bright yellow flowers, some speckled with red. Compact habit. April through August. Grows 12-15" tall.

Erysimum ‘Jenny Brook’ (wallflower) This charming new perennial wallflower was first discovered in 2001 on the west coast of Wales, where its gorgeous multicolored flowerheads could be overlooked no longer. Soft pastel blooms in pinks, peach, and lavender form glowing flower clusters that will draw attention to the front of a sunny border, rock garden, or raised bed. Long-bloomer starts in spring, keeps going into late fall.

Erysimum ‘Pastel Patchwork’ (wallflower) Fragrant flowers in shades of apricot, peach, & yellow bloom spring & summer. Grows 18-30" tall. Sun.

Erysimum linifolium ‘Variegatum’ (wallflower) Begins lavender-mauve, and fades through a rainbow of pinks & oranges. Hardy clump-forming perennials are low-maintenance in containers, gardens. Hardy clump-forming perennials are low-maintenance in containers, gardens. 18". Full sun.

EUPATORIUM dubium ‘Little Joe’ (snakeroot) Dwarf version of popular Joe-Pye Weed. Small feathery pinkish-purple flowers combine to form large flower heads. Grows 4' tall.  Full sun, moist soil.

Eupatorium dubium ‘Phantom’ (snakeroot) Similar to eupatorium purpureum, but more tolerant of light shade. Stems with whorls of green leaves and topped in midsummer with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers. 3-4’. Partial shade.

Eupatorium maculatum ‘Baby Joe’ (snakeroot) 2' stems with large, globe-like lavender flowers. Blooms summer into fall. Full sun. Great cut flower.

Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’ (snakeroot) Tiny, dusky rose-pink flowers in huge flower clusters atop deep wine-red stems. Blooms Jul-Sep.

Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ (snakeroot) Purple foliage color through most of the season then, in the late-season garden, the white flowerheads contrast nicely with the dark leaves. 3-5’. Sun, part shade.

EUPHORBIA amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ (wood spurge) Showy yellow-green terminal flower clusters bloom  in spring on evergreen, spreading plants with glossy, dark green, leathery leaves. Grows 24-30" tall.  Sun or shade.

Euphorbia amygdaloides x martinii ‘Red Wing’ (spurge) Dazzling new English hybrid. Deep red terminal flower spikes open to a cloud of bright gold. 20" tall. Likes sun and well-drained soil.

Euphorbia ‘Blackbird’ (spurge) The foliage is darkest in full sun and contrasts well with spring flowers. It is a very compact and bushy plant that will provide color in the garden all year round. Yellowish flowers cover the plant through to late spring.

Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’ (large Mediterranean spurge) Brilliant chartreuse flowers with ebony anthers look like eyes peeping from rounded bushy plants with narrow green and blue whorled leaves. Grows 36" tall.  Full sun.

Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ (spurge) Vigorous and sturdy, the bright, white-margined foliage is held along 3' stems and is absolutely striking! Even the creamy yellow flower heads possess the same variegation. Full sun in well-drained soil.

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (large Mediterranean spurge) Bright chartreuse trumpet-flowers bloom in summer on reddish stems. Thick, succulent upright limbs form a large, clumping shrub. Grows up to 4' tall.  Moist soil and full sun.

Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’ (purple spurge) Yellow flowers with bracts turning light green appear late spring to summer over mounds of deep maroon foliage - the more sun, the deeper the color. Red, gold and orange leaves in the fall. Grows 12-18" tall.  Full sun to most sun.

Euphorbia ‘Excalibur’ (spurge) Stunning milkwort from England! Long-lasting yellow bracts adorn regal plants throughout June and July. Leaves are translucent red in spring, turning green with creamy midrib. Grows 36" tall. Sun to part shade.

Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ (spurge) Torch-like orange bracts with brick-red flowers bloom April to July. Green foliage blushes yellow and red in the fall. Grows 30" tall.  Full sun.

Euphorbia x martinii ‘Rudolph’ (spurge) Bright red bracts in winter, followed by yellow green flowers with red center. Interesting ornamental in the border or in pots. 18-24”. March-May. Full sun to part shade.

Euphorbia x martinii ‘Tiny Tim’ (spurge) A mounding, compact variety, grows to about a foot in height. Blooms throughout the growing season from spring through fall. Blossoms last for a very long period, and are chartreuse with gorgeous red centers.

Euphorbia millifera This unusual shrubby Euphorbia, native to the Canary Islands, can be grown only by those of us lucky enough to live in temperate climates. Evergreen & ever-good-looking, it grows 3’-5’ tall & across with attractive, apple green leaves held in whorls, highlighted by a cream mid-rib. The butter yellow to terra cotta flowers are honey scented. An excellent foil to fancier bloomers, it also stands well alone as a specimen - something about it just glows. Below USDA zone 10, grow in a warm area of the garden. Well-drained soil.

Euphorbia niciana x nicaeensis ‘Blue Haze’ (spurge) Powder blue foliage takes on pink tones in cool weather. Yellow flowers in midsummer. Grows 12-18" tall.  Full sun or part shade.
Euphorbia pithyusa (spurge) Grayish green foliage with yellow flowers late in summer. Grows 12" tall.  Full sun.

Euphorbia polychroma (cushion spurge) Leaves turn red, purple, and orange in the fall. Grows 16" tall. Full sun.

Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’ (cushion spurge) Chartreuse bracts contrast with rich, dark red foliage that holds its color well. 12". Sun/shade.

Euphorbia polychroma ‘First Blush’ (spurge) Cream and green variegated plant gets its name because new leaves and flowerbuds emerge with a rose-pink tint. Yellow or white flowers in spring. Grows 12" tall. Full sun to part shade.

Euphorbia subsp. waltemii (spurge)

FRANCOA raembe This perennial native of Chile is easy to grow and requires almost no maintenance. Forming a solid clump of lyre-shaped, wavy edged leaves, it’s topped in summer with numerous spikes of small, pure white or white-blushed-with-pink flowers. Long lasting in water, they make very good cut flowers. The clump will spread to 2’ across & more, but is not invasive. Grows best in moist, rich, composty soil & dappled shade or 1/2 day sun. To 2’ tall. Hardy to 20-25 degrees.

GAILLARDIA aristata ‘Amber Wheels’ (blanket flower) Large flowers with frilly, deep yellow petals and amber-red centers adorn plants up to 30 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Blooms from early summer until frost if kept deadheaded. This perennial is easily grown in well-drained, average soil and a sunny location.

Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ (blanket flower) Masses of fiery orange-red daisy-blooms tipped with ring of rich flame yellow bloom June to September.  Carefree, showy, everblooming plants. Grows 8-12" tall.  Full sun.

Gaillardia aristata ‘Burgundy’ (blanket flower) Deep wine-red daisy-like flowers with yellow centers bloom throughout the summer amid robust, low-growing, pubescent gray-green leaves. 20-30”. Full sun.

Gaillardia aristata ‘Goblin’ (blanket flower) Deep red daisy flowers with yellow borders bloom almost all summer on compact dwarf plants.  Continuous color for beds, containers, or in a vase. Grows 14" tall.  Full sun.

Gaillardia aristata ‘Golden Goblin’ (blanket flower) Bright yellow daisylike flowers bloom June to September.  Excellent cut flower. 14" tall. Full sun.

Gaillardia aristata ‘Oranges & Lemons’ (blanket flower) Orange petals tipped with gold surround red-ringed orange centers.  Tough, dependable plants produce abundant exquisite blooms from June to September. Grows 18-22" tall.  Full sun.

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Bijou’ (blanket flower) Hot red petals tipped with yellow on bright daisy-like flowers. Very short, carefree plants bloom heavily all season. Grows 10" tall. Prefers sun and well-drained soils.

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Dazzler’ (blanket flower) Has bright orange-red, yellow-edged ray florets and maroon disk florets. Nice cut flower. 2-3’. Sun.

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Fanfare’ (blanket flower) Each brilliant red-and-yellow tubular petal is flared like a trumpet. Profuse blooms June-September.  Makes a stunning cut flower. Grows 18" tall. Prefers sun and well-drained soils.

GAURA lindheimeri ‘Corrie’s Gold’ (wand flower) Delicate white orchid-like blooms June-Oct. on golden-edged foliage. Long bloom period. Grows 24-30" tall.  Sun to part shade.

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ (wand flower) Deep-pink flowers on long, thin wands. Compact habit bears red tinged leaves. Ideal for well-drained rock gardens, with western natives, in clay pots, or in more traditional gardens with good drainage. Herbaceous perennial. Full sun. Moderate growth to 2 or 3 feet tall.

GAZANIA ‘Christopher Lloyd’ Artistic-looking daisies have luminous pink petals with a startling green and yellow center. Long-flowering plants like the heat. Full sun.

GERANIUM ‘Blue’ (geranium) Small-leafed geranium with tiny, azure-blue flowers blooming from late spring through midsummer, then again from early fall ‘til first frost. Compact, lacy-green foliage turns vivid red-orange in the fall. Grows to 2’.  Full sun to part shade.

Geranium ‘Brookside’ (geranium) Sapphire-blue flowers with white eyes are biennial, blooming from late spring through midsummer, then again from early fall ‘til first frost. Compact, lacy-green foliage turns vivid red-orange in the fall. Grows to 2’.  Full sun to part shade.

Geranium ‘Cambridge’ (geranium) Rose-pink flowers over a long bloom period. 10” tall.

Geranium ‘German Johnson’ (storchschnabel-type geranium) Blue-flowered geranium is hardy and great for beds. Sun. Grows to 12”

Geranium ‘Orion’ Hundreds of saucer-shaped, blue blooms over a long, long season. Each saucer-shaped bloom measures about an inch to an inch-and-a-half across, filled with luminous blue and scored by darker velvet veins. Eighteen inches high and two feet wide, this plant is ideal for northern and temperate climates, where it demonstrates superb cold-hardiness. Expect it to begin blooming in midsummer and continue into fall, with wave after wave of startling color. Plant in full sun and watch it go!

Geranium ‘Tiny Monster’ (geranium) Noted for its vigorous, sprawling, compact growth; typically forms a mound of foliage growing 10” tall and spreading to as much as 24” wide by trailing stems. A reliable groundcover for landscapers and gardeners who appreciate low-maintenance perennials. Five-petaled, pink flowers (to 1 ½” diameter) have dark, wine-red veining. Primarily blooms in May and June with a sparser continued bloom occurring throughout the summer. Cut-leaf green foliage often turns attractive shades of purple-bronze in autumn.

Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ (geranium) White flowers with dark pink veins and stamens over beautiful dark green mounding foliage. Aromatic foliage. Grows 6-8" tall.  Full sun or part shade.

Geranium endressii ‘Shadow Pink’ (geranium) Bright pink upward-facing trumpet flowers with a silvery sheen appear early summer to early autumn on clumpforming evergreen perennials. Grows 18" tall.  Full sun to light shade.

Geranium endressii ‘Wargrave Pink’ (geranium) Rose-pink blossoms July-August. Ideal as a groundcover. Full sun-part shade.

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’ (geranium) Bright rose-red blossoms appear late spring to summer over mounding pine-scented foliage.  Great for groundcover, borders, under trees and shrubs. Grows 8-12" tall.  Prefers partial shade.

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Ingwersen’ (geranium) Soft lilac-pink flowers with darker sepals bloom on narrow stems over low-growing, glossy green aromatic foliage that turns bronze in fall.  A good groundcover. Grows 12-20" tall.  Sun to shade.

Geranium ‘Saum Storchschnabel’ (storchschnabel-type geranium) Lavender flowers appear May to August, blooming on short stems over soft clumps of finely textured foliage.  Use in beds, woodland gardens. Grows 6-20" tall. Sun to part shade.

GEUM coccineum ‘Cooky’ (avens) Sunny orange-petaled flowers on upright stems over compact, shiny emerald foliage. Blooms late spring & summer. Grows 10-12" tall.  Full sun or part shade.
Geum hybrid ‘Flames of Passion’ (avens) Bright fire red flowers, on the orange side, appear in late April and May on deep wine red stems. 12-15”. Sun.

GLAUCIUM flavum ‘Burnt Orange’ (horned poppy) This yellow horned poppy delivers an enticing g blue-green rosette, contrasting nicely with burnt orange, poppy-like blooms with delicate gleaming petals and central tufts of peach-colored stamens, borne singularly on long branching stems. Unusual elongated linear seed pods evoke its common name and add intrigue to the deeply cut, wavy-edged, fuzzy leaves.

GYPSOPHILA paniculata ‘Compacta Plena’ (baby’s breath) Soft pink to white double flowers on airy plants. Grows 8-12" tall.

HEBE buxifolia ‘Nana’ (dwarf evergreen shrub) Tiny deep green, glossy leaves with a narrow yellow edge fill dense bushy shrub. Short spikes of white or lilac flowers bloom in early summer. Grows 8-16" tall.  Sun to part shade.

Hebe caledonia A small evergreen shrub whose foliage is a lustrous green, tinted red when young. Short spikes of violet flowers are produced from late spring to early autumn. Grows to 3’ tall in most soils. Eye-catching and very popular. Sun.

Hebe diosmifolia ‘Charming White’ White flowers open from lilac-tinted buds on spikes over evergreen shrubs with narrow leaves.  Spring bloomer is nice in the landscape or large containers. Grows 15-40" tall.  Full sun.

Hebe franciscana ‘Katrine’ (evergreen shrub) Purple blooms and cream and green variegated leaves on an easy-to-grow, rustic, low-growing perennial shrub from New Zealand. Full sun.

Hebe fransiscana ‘Variegated’ Spikes of purple flowers appear in summer on compact, rounded bushes with thick, oval, cream-blotched leaves.  Low maintenance evergreen plants. Grows 2' tall.  Full sun to part shade.

Hebe pinguifolia pagei Hailing from New Zealand’s south island (Southland), young stems are plum-colored with beautiful grey-green leaves veined in red. White flowers are borne in short clusters in May, with a second flush in late summer. A popular edging shrub for tubs, rock gardens and ground cover. The name pinguifolia derives from the Latin pinguis meaning fat: the leaves being thick because of a heavy, waxy cuticle.

Hebe ‘Ritt’ Violet flower spikes from summer to fall on small shrubs with attractive, leathery, green and purple leaves.  Good in the borders or containers. Grows 18-30" tall.  Part sun.

HELENIUM amarum ‘Dakota Gold’ (Helen’s flower) Bright golden daisy-like flowers bloom on mounds of fine-textured green foliage. Vigorous, tough plants are heat resistant - ideal for mass plantings or borders. Grows 12-14" tall.  Full sun.

Helenium autumnale ‘Red & Gold’ (Helen’s flower) True bright red daisies edged with a golden yellow picotee and gold-dusted centers. Well-branched upright plants bloom August to September. Grows 2-4' tall.  Full sun, well-drained soil.

Helenium ‘Chelsea’ (Helen’s flower) Produces dazzling red flowers with random yellow markings, borne in profusion from July-August on sturdy stalks. The flowers form a disc shape with the petals fanning outwards.

Helenium ‘Helena Gold’ Brilliant yellow-gold, shaggy daisies late in summer and fall. Grows 2-3' tall. Full sun, well-drained soil.

Helenium ‘Mardi Gras’ (Helen’s flower) Brilliant multicolored daisies have yellow and red tie-dye petals around large cones. Compact plants provide festive late summer and fall color in beds, borders. Grows 24-40" tall.  Full sun, well-drained soil.

HELIANTHUS debilis ‘Dune Supreme’ (sunflower) Profusion of yellow sunflowers with dark brown disks bloom on a compact mounding plant that's suitable for groundcover or large containers. Full sun.

Helainthus salicifolius ‘First Light’ (sunflower) Golden yellow flowers with small brown center disks bloom profusely Sept-Oct. over dense clumps of narrow, fuzzy leaves. Use at back of borders, for cutting. Grows 3-4 feet tall. Full sun.

HELICHRYSUM bracteatum ‘Dargan Hill Monarch’ Glorious big shining yellow flowers 3" across bloom late summer into winter. Woolly gray-green foliage is evergreen and aromatic. Grows 36" tall.  Full sun.

HELIOPSIS helianthoides var. scabra ‘Summer Nights’ (oxeye daisy) Large, yellow daisy-like flowers, with bronze-orange eye, bloom June-Aug. on purplish red stems with red-blushed foliage. Grows 3-5' tall. Sun.

HELXINE soleirolii ‘Baby Tears’ Thick mat of tiny, rounded green leaves. Excellent groundcover. Grows 1-3" tall.  Dappled or afternoon shade.

Helxine ‘Golden Baby Tears’ Thick golden mat of tiny rounded yellow leaves. Excellent groundcover. Grows 1-3" tall.  Dappled shade or afternoon shade.

HERNIARIA glabra (burstwort) Wonderful, mat-forming perennial with no noticeable flowers. Foliage is dark green.

HEUCHERA americana ‘Silver Scrolls’ (coral bells) Silvery mounding foliage flushed with burgundy.  Small white blooms on tall stems spring-summer. Grows 12" high.  Shade or some morning sun.

Heuchera americana ‘Stormy Seas’ (coral bells) Large red pewter-marked leaves all year, w/ sprays of small white blooms May to July. Grows 12" high.  Shade or some morning sun.

Heuchera hybrida ‘Hercules’ (coral bells) A lovely and distinctive variegated Heuchera; has green and cream marbled foliage with dark red flowers, similar to 'Monet' but larger. As its name implies, this variety is a strong grower! Sun to shade.

Heuchera hybrida ‘Mars’ (coral bells) Pale purple-red foliage with dark veins forms a dense mound.  Tiny bell-shaped blooms in spring. Grows 12" tall.  Full sun to part shade.
Heuchera hybrida ‘Minimouse’ (coral bells) Lightly scalloped leaves have silver, green, & bronze-pink marbling with pink highlights.  White blooms. Foliage grows 12" tall, stems to 15".  Full sun to part shade.

Heuchera hybrida ‘Prince’ (coral bells) Very dark purple, palm-shaped, ruffled leaves.  Clouds of tiny white flowers on tall stalks in spring. Grows 16" tall.  Full sun to part shade.

Heuchera hybrida ‘Prince of Orange’ (coral bells) Attractive, ruffled leaves in varying shades of orange to brown. Grows larger than most with cream flowers that bloom May-June.

Heuchera hybrida ‘Regina’ (coral bells) Purple and silver foliage complemented by pink flowers on tall stems in spring & summer. Foliage grows 10" tall, stems to 36".  Full sun to part shade.

Heuchera ‘Amethyst Mist’ (coral bells) New foliage emerges amethyst, deepening to dark purple highlighted by silver markings. Clumping perennial produces tiny tan flowers on 2' spikes in late spring. Grows 10-12" high.  Shade or some morning sun.

Heuchera ‘Can Can’ (coral bells) Very ruffled evergreen foliage which is maroon with pewter. Shade or some morning sun.

Heuchera ‘Color Dream’ (coral bells) Handsome bronze-chocolate leaves grow 12" tall with white flowers appearing in June. Attractive groundcover or front of the border plant.

Heuchera ‘Crimson Curls’ (coral bells) Pink to white bell-shaped flowers. Foliage colors change with the seasons. 18-24" tall. Sun/ part shade. 

Heuchera ‘Fireworks’ (coral bells) Deep green leaves have heavily ruffled edges, showing wine-red undersides. Unique coral-pink flowers bloom in early summer. Adds color & texture to beds, borders. Grows 17" tall.  Part shade.

Heuchera ‘Molly Bush’ (coral bells) The darkest, glossiest, densest and most crinkled foliage of all the new purple leaf heucheras. 30" stems bear greenish white miniature bells in fall. Sun to partial sun.

Heuchera ‘Neptune’ (coral bells) Pewter-purple leaves with very dark veining. Foliage has mid-deep dividing giving the plant a lively texture.

Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ (coral bells) Silvery plum foliage with darker purple veining.  Small blooms spring-early summer. Prefers hade or some morning sun.

Heuchera ‘Prince of Silver’ (coral bells) Fast growing mounds of round silver-sheened foliage with dark veins and cream pink flowers.

Heuchera ‘Saturn’ (coral bells) Very rounded leaves with dark veining over a pewter background and narrow reddish-edges, very compact plant.

Heuchera ‘Swirling Fantasy’ (coral bells) Pewter red foliage with dark veins and bright red flowers.

IBERIS sempervirens ‘Alexander’s White’ (candytuft) White flowering perennial with two seasons of bloom. Used to highlight other colors with a snowy contrast. Dense habit is tidy and used in rock gardens or in smaller spaces. 10” tall. Full sun.

Iberis sempervirens ‘Little Gem’ (candytuft) White flowers in spring and again in fall if sheared after flowers fade. Dense growing mounds. 10”. Sun.

Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ (candytuft) Compact, evergreen, and very heavy-blooming, Purity is a pleasure in any sunny to lightly shaded setting. It flowers abundantly in early to mid-spring, forming a carpet of snowy color that makes the perfect backdrop to bulbs, chokes out weeds, and welcomes spring to the garden. Prefers average to poor soil in full sun.

Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ (candytuft) A favorite for the rockery , and equally at home at the front of the border and admirable on the top of a dry wall, is this evergreen, shrubby perennial forming leafy mats of foliage covered in spring and summer with numerous pure white flowers. 9 ins.  

KNAUTIA macedonica ‘Mars Midget’ (pincushion flower) Long-blooming, pincushion heads of garnet blossoms on long, wiry stems.  Good cut flower. Sun.

LAURENTIA syn. isotoma ‘Fairy Compact’ Small white flowers cover mounding, spreading foliage. Green leaves have slight yellow centers. Sun or part shade. Trailing perennial.

LEONTOPODIUM alpinum (edelweiss) Edelweiss has silvery foliage with white, star-shaped; flowers June through August. Can be used in rock gardens, as dried flowers, and perennial beds. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. In warm regions these can be planted immediately. In colder regions grow on a windowsill until spring arrives. Hardiness Zone: 4-9.

LEPTINELLA squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ (brass buttons) Discovered in the garden of Jane Platt of Portland, Oregon, this evergreen groundcover is a real Northwest workhorse. Tolerant of light foot traffic, this feathery, fern-like perennial is green with gray, purple, and black tints. In spring and summer tiny yellow, button-like flowers appear a few inches above the foliage. Tolerant of shade, ‘Platt’s Black’ isn’t particular about soil and is drought resistant once established. ‘Platt’s Black’ is great planted between stepping stones to add interest and suppress weeds. It can be used as a low traffic lawn and is a great low maintenance ground cover.

LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum ‘Aglaia’ (Shasta daisy) Large, white, frilled double blooms appear June to September. Ideal for butterfly or cutting gardens. Remove spent flowers for longer bloom. Grows 28" tall.  Full sun to light shade.

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Old Court Variety’ (Shasta daisy) Frilly flowers are white with a crested white center, double or semi-double on green, deeply toothed foliage. Long bloom period is further maintained by deadheading.  Sun to part shade.

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Shasta daisy) Large, single daisies in late spring on dwarf, compact habit.  Deadhead for repeat blooming. 

Leucanthemum ‘Sunny Side Up’ (shasta daisy) Semi-double 2-3” inch blooms feature a double layer of petals surrounding a large raised cushion center of yellow and gold. Flowers cover the bushy 12 to 18 inch plants from June well into August. Plant in full sun and rich, moist, well drained soil.

LEWISIA cotyledon hyb. ‘Regenbogen’ (bitter root) This mix displays a range of brilliant pastel, semi-double flowers ranging from light-pink, yellow-over-rose, purple and white, red-orange to blue-red, often with vivid stripes. An easy care, succulent-like rock garden and trough plant.

LILIUM formosanum (Taiwanese mountain lily) One of the tallest of all the lilies, easily reaching 6-7 ft before blooming in late summer in the south or in autumn up north. The fragrant flowers, often flushed with purple, last for several days and each ultimately gives rise to a 3-celled capsule, 3-4 inches long, with numerous little flat seeds packed two rows per cell. The brown, papery seed capsule is itself ornamental and looks good in the fall garden or in a dried arrangement. These big white beauties bloom right through scorching heat and smell sweet while they do it! Most lilies, including Formosa lily, need a cool dormant period for the bulbs to "rest," and will not survive in zones 9 and 10 unless dug up and refrigerated for a few weeks during what passes for winter.

LINARIA purpurea ‘Canon J. Went’ (toadflax) Pink & mauve snapdragon-like blooms on upright, slender, pointy spikes. Summer blooming. Full sun.

LOBELIA fulgens ‘Elm Fire’ Tall spikes of brilliant red flowers and lush bronze foliage. Full sun to part shade. 3’

Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ Deep scarlet flowers top tall spikes of dark maroon foliage. Grows 24-36" tall.  Full sun to part shade. Blooms August to October.  Use in borders, cottage gardens.

Lobelia laxiflora (torch lobelia) Fast growing, spreading perennial. Tubular red flowers with yellow throats. Tolerates heat and poor soil. Plant in full sun. Grows to 2 ft. tall.
Lobelia tupa (devil’s tobacco) Late-flowering Chilean variety. Brick-red tubular flowers in autumn. Hardy if protected in winter. 6” tall. Full sun.

LONICERA heckrottii ‘Gold Flame’ This vigorous vine grows 15 to 25 feet but can also be pruned back to form a dense shrub 4 to 6 feet round. Long, very fragrant 1 1/2 inch coral pink flowers with a pale yellow inside appear most of the year. Sun or light shade, low water.

Lonicera japonica purpurea (honeysuckle) A vigorous species reaching up to 12’ on a suitable support. Evergreen leaves turn purple in autumn and winter. Flowers small, white, changing to yellow with age. Succeeds in moderate soils and in partial shade. It may freeze during severe winters. An excellent climber for covering large spaces, tall fences and tree stumps. Makes good ground cover.

Lonicera ‘Blanche Sandman’ (trumpet honeysuckle) Profusely flowering variety. Tubular flowers are scarlet outside with yellow centers, borne in whorls at the ends of shoots from June to October, followed by decorative, orange-red berries (July-October). Suitable for growing over arbors, fences, gates, trellises or other supports. Reaches a height of ten feet with stems twining clockwise around supports. Performs well in moderately fertile soils, providing they are not too acid or dry. Particularly useful for sunny sites.

LUNARIA annua ‘Rosemary Verey’ (money plant) A new money plant with showy purple blotches on the foliage topped by purple flowers and followed by flat, translucent seedpods that look like fairy coins. Lunaria annua is extremely easy to grow in sun by the coast or shade inland. Not fussy about soil, though rich, loamy soil is best. Grows 2-3’ tall.

LYCHNIS coronaria ‘Angel Blush’ (campion) Tight rosettes on felty, silver green leaves. Produces white flowers with a soft pink eye, turning pink later in season. Drought tolerant and grows best in a sunny location.

Lychnis coronaria ‘Blood Red’ (campion) Dark pink-red flowers June-August on woolly, silver, drought-resistant plants that thrive in hot, windy weather.  Nice for borders, rock gardens, cutting.  Self-seeds. Grows 24-36" tall. Sun, well-drained soil.

Lychnis coronaria ‘Gardener’s World’ (campion) Rich red, fully double blooms look like miniature carnations. Flowers June to August on beautiful, silvery, woolly foliage. Grows 24-26" tall. Sun to part shade.

LYSIMACHIA atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (gooseneck loosestrife) Elegant spires of small purple flowers. Beautiful in a border or planted pondside. Decorative leaves, good cut flower. Grows 24-30" tall. Full sun to part shade.

Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Persian Chocolate’ (loosestrife) Spreading purple foliage is topped by hundreds of golden bells in late spring. Great as groundcover - covers even steep slopes but won't drown out other plants. Grows 2" tall. Sun or part shade.

Lysimachia hybrid ‘Sundew Springs’ Brilliant golden foliage with sunny blooms that appear in late spring and continue through summer. This trailing perennial is great in containers, mixed containers and beds. Plant in sun or partial shade. Grows 2-4”.

Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’ (whirled loosestrife) Bright golden yellow flowers bloom spring through fall on compact spreading plants. Lime-green leaves are edged in creamy yellow. Long-lasting cut flower. Grows 18-24" tall.  Sun or part shade.

MALVA sylvestris ‘Primley Blue’ (musk mallow) Cool lavender-blue blooms with darker veining on long stems. Free-flowering. 30-36". Sun.

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ Single, saucer-shaped flowers vary in color, but are usually white with purple stripes. 30” tall. Plants form an upright, bushy clump that may need to be staked if grown in rich soil. This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, often flowering itself to death in the first year, but coming back from self-sown seedlings. Excellent in containers, or the sunny border. In cold regions this is well worth growing, because of the long blooming season. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.

MATTHIOLA incana perennis ‘Alba’ (perennial stock) Small white flowers give off an intoxicating clove-like fragrance at night. Blooms appear late spring to summer over lance shaped foliage. Grows 12" tall. 

MONARDA punctata (spotted bee-balm) Yellowish, purple-spotted flowers with showy lilac bracts. Very showy flowers. Grows 12-18" tall. Well-drained soil. Protect from freezing.

Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ (bee-balm) 'Jacob Cline' is a tall, vigorous, long blooming bee balm with enormous red blooms and fragrant foliage. Perfect for the back of any planting, it provides nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds, seed for birds and cover for wildlife. Removing old flowers extends the July through August bloom time. Grows to 3’.

Monarda didyma ‘Marshall's Delight’ (bee-balm) A powdery mildew-resistant selection of bee balm with long-lasting, showy, bright-pink flowers. Bee balm's striking whorls of colorful flowers attract hummingbirds and make an ornamental addition to herb gardens or sunny borders. Grows to 30”.

Monarda didyma ‘Pink Lace’ (bee-balm) Light pink flowers with a dark purple center are produced atop dark stems from midsummer to early fall.

Monarda hybrida ‘Prairie Night’ (bee-balm) Shaggy lilac-purple flowers with red-flushed green bracts attract bees & hummingbirds.  Aromatic plants bloom late spring to fall. Good cut flower. Grows 30-36" tall. Sun or part shade.

Monarda ‘Fireball’ (bee-balm) Dark green fragrant foliage with deep, red globe-shaped blooms. Full sun to part shade.

MORICANDIA ramburii Native to the Mediterranean, it bears a multitude of large, ½” wasp-waisted, violet to dark purple flowers on strong, branching stems above big, fleshy, attractive, bluish-gray foliage. Drought tolerant, though it probably looks better with a little Summer water. Reseeds! Brought to the States by Derry Watkins of Special Plants in England. Full sun. High drought tolerance.

Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ (bee-balm) Lavender-rose flowers top the stout, square stems of this Monarda from midsummer to early fall.

MYOSOTIS ‘Unforgettable’ (forget-me-not) Outwardly spreading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; variegated leaves; and numerous bright blue-colored flowers.
Myosotis ‘Mon Amie Bleu’ Large, light blue blooms cover compact, mounded 6-8" plants. Flowers first year. Sun to shade, especially suited for cooler conditions. Easy to grow and virtually carefree.

OENANTHERA versicolor ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (evening primrose) Splendid plant bearing lovely flowers that open orange and then gradually change to red, giving a striking display in your border. 18-24 ins.

PAPAVER orientale ‘Allegro’ (oriental poppy) Striking scarlet, cup-shaped flowers with black centers on upright stems. Grows 16” tall. Full sun.

Papaver orientale ‘Carmen’ (oriental poppy) Upright and relatively compact. Moderately vigorous growth. Free flowering; large flowers with red-colored petals.

Papaver orientale ‘Fruit Punch’ (oriental poppy) Large silky, ruffled blooms, will not flop and stand above strong, dark green clumps of foliage. Fruit Punch comes in a range of captivating shades including vibrant reds, hot pinks, bright oranges and plum shades, with each bloom hosting a distinctive deep black center. Grows to 2’. Full sun.

Papaver orientale ‘Little Candy Floss’ (oriental poppy) Soft pink flowers with purple spots around the base bloom May to July on very compact, clump-forming, dark green plants. Ideal for beds, borders, containers. Grows 14-18" tall. Full sun.

Papaver orientale ‘Papillon’ (oriental poppy) Blush-pink single flowers with red-stained centers.  Large cup-shaped blooms appear June & July on compact plants.  Ideal for beds, borders, containers. Foliage is 16" tall, blooms can reach 30" tall. Full sun, well-drained soil. 

PARAHEBE catarractae ‘White’ Bright white flower clusters cover an evergreen subshrub with small, glossy green leaves.  Long-bloomer is excellent at the front of a border. Grows 16" tall. Full sun.

Parahebe catarractae ‘Blue’ Bright white flower clusters cover an evergreen subshrub with small, glossy green leaves.  Long-bloomer is excellent at the front of a border. Grows 16" tall.  Full sun.

PENSTEMON digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’ (beardtongue) Soft pink-red flowers with almost black stems. Superb shiny deep green leaves with maroon undersides. 24" tall offers nice contrasting foliage to the border. Good cut flower. Sun to part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Blackbird’ (beard tongue) Dark purple buds open to deep reddish-purple tubular flowers on dark red stems. Tall flower spikes bloom in early summer and again in late summer to autumn. Grows 3' tall. Full sun.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Blueberry Fudge’ (beard tongue) Ice Cream series. Exceptional, large flared tubular lilac flowers with white throats bloom May to November on compact plants. Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Bubble Gum’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large tubular bright red flowers with white throats bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall. Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Cherry Glow’ (beard tongue) Cherry-red flowers with white throats are accented by purple calyces and red stems. Tall flower spikes attract bees and hummingbirds throughout summer. Grows 2-4' tall. Sun to part sun.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Elizabeth Cozzens’ (beard tongue) Cream buds open to lilac-pink flowers with magenta streaking in their throats. Blooms summer to frosts on plants with short, mid-green, lance-shaped foliage. Grows 24"+ tall. Full sun.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Evelyn’ (beard tongue) Foxglove-like, mauve flowers with bright mauve-marked, white throats are produced from early summer to mid fall.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Juicy Grape’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in purple and white bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Melting Candy’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in creamy white and soft pink bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Midnight’ (beard tongue) Large, violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers bloom midsummer to autumn on upright plants with purple tinged stems and healthy green foliage. Grows 24-36" tall. Full sun-part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Raspberry Ripple’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in scrumptious pink shades bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Strawberry Cream’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in white, red, and pink bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Sweet Cherry’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in bright pink shades bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Thorn’ (beard tongue) Sturdy stalks of raspberry-dipped bright white tubular blooms. Lush, green, upright plants bloom exuberantly July to November. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon hybrid ‘Vanilla Plum’ (beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular flowers in creamy white and purple bloom May to November on compact plants.  Drought, rain, and slug resistant. Grows 24-32" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Penstemon ovatus (eggleaf beard tongue) Exceptional, large flared tubular, boysenberry-colored flowers bloom May to November. Drought-, rain-, and slug-resistant. Grows 24-32" tall. Sun or part shade.

Penstemon sp ‘Jean Grace’ (beardtongue) Small, upward-facing tubular flowers of stunning Mediterranean-blue are borne at the tops of semi-erect stems, June-August. Forms an open bush of neat, glaucus-green foliage and electric, near-luminescent blooms. Grows best in moist, but well drained, pH-neutral soil. Water early in the day as needed during growing season, to allow foliage to dry. Grows to 20 “. Full sun.

PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia (Russian sage) Fine, silvery-gray foliage. Small blue flowers cover long stems late summer to frost. Beautiful addition to beds, borders. Grows 30-36" tall. Full sun.

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Taiga’ (Russian sage) Sprays of deep sky-blue flowers on long stems over fine, silvery-green foliage. Low airy plants with a haze of blooms are beautiful in beds, borders. Grows 16-20" tall. Full sun.

PERSICARIA affinis ‘Dimity’ (knotweed) Dainty pink flower spikes over leathery leaves that turn burnished bronze in fall. Dwarf groundcover forms a magical carpet on a bank or in a rock garden. Foliage grows 6" tall, bloom spikes to 18" tall. Sun to part shade.

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Black Field’ (knotweed) Upright, outwardly spreading plant habit; dark red flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit.

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’ (knotweed) Upright, outwardly spreading plant habit; orange flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit.

Persicaria filiform ‘Varieagta’ (knotweed) Small, red, pearl-like flowers on red stems atop an upright, clump-forming habit.  Foliage is mid-green with dark green markings with a bold, mahogany chevron. Grows to 30”.

Persicaria ‘Variegated Painter’s Palette’ (knotweed) This is the perfect plant to blend into your summer tapestry garden: upright stems hold large creamy-white and green leaves strikingly splashed with brown marks, yellow patches, and deep pinkish-red tints. Loose spikes of cup-shaped, green flowers in late summer turn red later in the season. Full to part shade. Grows 12"-18" tall. Zones 4-8.

Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’ (knotweed) Many small white flowers on tri-colored foliage (mint green and burgundy with a silver chevron).

PHLOMIS lanata A low compact shrub 3-4 feet tall with small (1 inch long), rounded wooly gray-green leaves and pale lemon yellow flowers off and on throughout the year, but heaviest in mid-summer. Cold tolerant. Full sun.

PHLOX paniculata ‘Becky Towe’ (tall garden phlox) Sweetly scented salmon-pink flowers, with a dark magenta eye, are borne on broad variegated leaves of green and yellow. Grows to 36”. 

Phlox paniculata ‘Gold Mine’ Bright magenta fragrant flowers appear in July amid stunning variegated foliage of deep green with broad gold edges. Great cut flower. Grows to 30”.

Phlox paniculata ‘Natural Feelings’ Unique phlox with large plume-shaped clusters of flowers with a rosebud formation of pink and green petals. Long bloomer and fragrant.  28"

Phlox paniculata ‘Rubimine’ Small, pink-red flowers are held above cream-edged foliage with red tinges on the uppermost leaves. Grows to 36”.

PHYGELIUS aequalis ‘Sensation’ (Cape fuchsia) Deep purple-pink trumpet flowers with bright pink throats appear on tall stems over shrubby, mounding foliage. Long bloom period. Grows 3-4 feet tall. Sun or part shade.

Phygelius aequalis ‘Sunshine’ (Cape fuchsia) The first golden foliage cape fuchsia!   Burnt orange flowers June through frost. Gorgeous off-the-wall foliage. Grows 30" tall.  Protect from afternoon sun.

Phygelius hybrid ‘Funfare’ series (Cape fuchsia) Tubular flowers fill arching stems on compact plants. Blooms May to October.  Good for borders, containers. Grows 20-24" tall. Sun or part sun. Available in five colors: Coral, Cream, Orange, Wine, and Yellow.

Phygelius hybrid ‘Snow Queen’ (Cape fuchsia) Pure white tubular blooms with creamy throats fill tall stems over compact plants. 2-3’. Sun,part sun.

Phygelius recta ‘Passionate’ Reddish-orange, drooping flowers above lance shaped green foliage; blooms June thru August. Great patio or container plant. Grows 2-3’ with a mounding habit.

Phygelius x. rectus ‘Purple Prince’ Showy, tubular purple flowers bloom repeatedly from spring til fall. Full sun. 24”.  Bred for compactness, bushiness and more blooms per stem than other Phygeliuses, by Malcom Spencer at Croftway Nursery in England.

Phygelius x rectus ‘Trewidden Pink’ (Cape fuchsia) Light creamy pink outside, dark reddish pink inside. Showy tubular flowers summer to fall. Grows 3-4' tall. Sun or part shade.

PHYSALIS alkekengi ‘Miniature Chinese Lantern’ (chinese lantern) Solitary creamy white flowers followed by papery red-orange husks around small scarlet fruits. Cut stems in fall when lanterns turn red & dry for bouquets. Full sun or part shade.

PHYTOLACCA americana ‘Silberstein’ (spotted pokeberry) The 5' tall clump is narrow at the base and arching at the top; adorned with large oval leaves that are heavily frosted with creamy white speckles. Occasionally, some branches will also develop a green central pattern. The speckles are stunning against the bright red stems and purple fruit that hangs like grapes from the branches in late summer.

PLANTAGO major ‘Rosularis’ (plantain) The flowers form into rosettes, which elongate on stout stems to form flowers which look like bright green mini Christmas trees. Can be used as an unusual cut flower.

Plantago major ‘Variegata’ (plantain) Spikes of tiny tubular flowers on green to cream to white striped foliage.

POLEMONIUM caeruleum album ‘Apricot Delight’ (Jacob’s ladder) Apricot-pink, cup-shaped flowers bloom profusely.  Ideal for borders, cut flowers. Grows 18-24" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Polemonium caeruleum ‘Dark Beauty’ (Jacob’s ladder) Dark blue flowers over purple spotted leaves. Makes a good border plant. 24" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Polemonium yezoense ‘Purple Rain Strain’ (Jacob’s ladder) Reddish-purple and bronze toned leaves. Deep-hued stems frame the lacy upright base, which transmutes a green flush when summer arrives or when grown in deep shade, and appreciates a somewhat cool, moist setting. Large silken blooms—loosely clustered, cup-shaped and plentiful—compose a violet grace note.

PRATIA angulata ‘Alba’ (white star creeper) Wonderful groundcover from NZ. Low-growing perennial is clothed in tiny round leaves topped late spring to summer with white lobelia-like blooms.  Great for the rock garden & tolerant of wet conditions. Grows 1-2" tall. Full sun to light shade.

PRIMULA auricula pubescens Beautiful mix of colors including burgundy, blue, yellow, pink, green, bicolors, and edged. Repeat bloomers spring and summer. Best grown in rich well drained soil. Height 8in. Hardy to Zone 3.

Primula capitata ‘Noverna Deep Blue’ Attractive deep blue flower heads on powdery white stems held above crinkly light green foliage mounds. Interesting accent in the shade border or excellent container plant.

Primula sikkimensis A single whorl of drooping, chalk-yellow flowers blooms in May-June on stems that are 8-12" tall. Light shade to full sun.

Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ A low growing, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves 5-15 cm long and 2-6 cm broad. The deep yellow flowers are produced in the spring between April and May. Red-flowered plants do occur, very rarely.

PULMONARIA ‘Little Star’ (lungwort) Cobalt-blue flowers bloom in spring over lance-shaped leaves with little splashes of silver. 6”. Part shade.

Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ (lungwort) Blue buds open to pink flowers in spring; silver-splashed dark green leaves are stunning all season. Grows 9" tall.  Shade or partial shade. More sun-tolerant than most pulmonarias.

PYCANTHEMUM muticum (mountain mint) Very fragrant camphor-like foliage. Good along woodland borders, will tolerate part shade. Adaptable to varying soils. Spreading, upright habit.

Pycanthemum pilosum (mountain mint) Leaves possess a wonderful menthol fragrance that may be used just like peppermint. Excellent bee plant.

Pycanthemum tenuifolium (mountain mint) Attractive white or pink flowers with purple dots in July, August. Grows to 16-24 inches. Full sun. Very fragrant. Great for mint tea!

REHMANNIA angulata (Chinese foxglove) Nodding, orchid-like magenta blooms with spotted throats on tall spikes over rosettes of veined, hairy leaves. Blooms summer through autumn. Grows 4-5 feet tall. Part shade.

Rehmannia angulata ‘Rufus’ (Chinese foxglove) Large, foxglove-like blooms are rose with cream throats on a pyramidal array of fuzzy triangular leaves. 36”

RUDBECKIA fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ (hardy rudbeckia) Orange coneflower is significant in its compact habit and 1-2-inch golden-yellow petals which encircle a nearly black cone of disk flowers. The "gold storm" blankets the tops of 18-30-inch tall plants from mid-July to October. Plant width is 24 inches.

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Pot of Gold’ (black-eyed susan) Delivers an impressive, long-lasting display of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with distinctive dark-brown central cones. The upright, branching stems are topped with numerous solitary, vivid, golden 3-inch blooms. Commonly used as accent and border plants and in mass plantings; it also makes an excellent cut flower. Grows to 24”.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cordoba’ (black-eyed susan) Golden daisies with bright red centers on well-branched compact plants. Exquisite at the front of a border or in containers. Blooms July to October. Grows 20" tall.  Full sun to light shade.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ (black-eyed susan) Large flower heads of golden yellow with dark eyes that bloom form July to September.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Irish Eyes’ (black-eyed susan) Large yellow daisies each have a distinctive bright green eye. Easy, fast-growing drought-tolerant plants.  Attracts butterflies, good for cutting. Grows 24-30" tall.  Full sun to part shade.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Praire Sun’ (black-eyed susan) Golden petals tipped in primrose yellow surround a light green cone. Sturdy upright plants are perfect for borders, make exquisite cut flowers. Grows 36" tall. Full sun to part shade.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Radiance’ New fully double cultivar with brilliant golden yellow color and great trial garden recommendations. Height: 18 inches.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’ (black-eyed susan) Yellow and bronze bicolor flowers. Exquisite cut flower. Grows to 3’ tall. Full sun.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Tiger Eye’ On the bench and in the field, ‘Tiger Eye’ exhibits plant, flower and habit uniformity previously unknown in a Rudbeckia. A standout with its dense flower canopy, long lasting flowers and reduced sensitivity to powdery mildew. This sun-loving annual reaches 24 inches tall and wide.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Toto Gold’ (black-eyed susan) Jumbo 3-5" golden flowers on early-blooming, dwarf variety ideal for containers, front of a border.

Rudbeckia maxima (great coneflower) Very prominent, large brown cones are encircled by yellow ray florets. The unusual, 3" flowers appear on tall stiff stems in late summer. Grows 5-6' tall. Full sun to light shade.

Rudbeckia occidentalis ‘Green Wizard’ (coneflower) Bright green sepals (not petals) with huge black center. 48-60" tall.

SAGINA subulata (scotch) Lime green moss like foliage 1" tall. Good along walkways, and between stepping stones. Tiny translucent white flowers add to its beauty in spring.

SALVIA africana-lutea (brown sage) Unusual flowers bloom yellow, fade to rusty orange-brown. Aromatic foliage. Grows 3-5' tall. Full sun.

Salvia argentea (silver sage) Silky white, felted, plate-sized leaves on a bold Mediterranean shrub. Small white flowers tinged with pink bloom in summer. Needs good drainage. Grows 24-48" tall. Full sun.

Salvia canariensis (sage) A small shrub with silvery-grey, slightly woolly, arrow-shaped leaves and pink flowers. Native to the Canary Islands.

Salvia chamaedryoides (germander sage) Deep blue flowers bloom from early summer through November on a low-growing, woody perennial with gray green foliage. Grows 12-18" tall.  Full sun, good drainage.

Salvia discolor (Andean silver sage) Velvety, silvery foliage is complimented in fall by tall spires of silky indigo-black flowers. Excellent for containers.

Salvia elegans ‘Golden Delicious’ (pineapple sage) Bright golden foliage, scented of pineapple, darkens to green as it ages. Brilliant red flowers appear in fall to attract hummingbirds! Grows 36" tall. Full sun to part shade.

Salvia greggii ‘Hot Lips’ (autumn sage) Brilliant red and white bi-color flowers. Like red lipstick!  Blooms spring through fall. Grows to 3 feet. Sun.

Salvia greggii ‘Neuva Leon’ (autumn sage) Indigo purple flowers. Grows 2-3 feet tall. They say the only way to kill a Salvia greggii is to pamper it!

Salvia greggii ‘Purple Pastel’ (autumn sage) Soft purple flowers bloom heavily in spring and fall on compact plants with aromatic matte green foliage. Prune back in winter. Grows 15-30" tall.  Full sun to part shade.

Salvia greggii ‘San Antonio’ (autumn sage) Known for its toughness and long flowering period, Salvia greggii makes a valuable addition to any sunny border. San Antonio has yellow and red bicolor blooms and thrives in sunny and dry locations. Grows to 2’ tall.

Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’ (autumn sage) Creamy pink flower, dark calyx and stem; hardy. Grows to 30” tall.

Salvia guaranitica One of the best herbaceous perennials for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This 3-4' tall South American native does well in shade and has a long blooming period. The large tubular flowers are a purplish blue. This is the typical cultivar, with green calyces.

Salvia guaranitica ‘Black & Blue’ (anise-scented sage) Spikes of narrow, long, luscious deep blue flowers with a long bloom season. Great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. The dark purple-blue calyx makes the blue stand out even more. They can reach five to six feet tall in full sun, but are taller and gangly in partial shade. Well-drained soil is necessary.

Salvia holwayi (sage) Hailing from the cool highlands of Guatemala, this vigorous salvia volunteers hundreds of brilliant cardinal red, whorled blossoms in late fall. A yellow-green cast infuses young growth while mature leaves are darker green. Marked by light green grooves, the numerous, wine-infused lax stems become obscured by prominently veined triangular leaves, which taper to pronounced narrow tips. Grateful for a well drained, humus-rich spot and a hard cut after blooming, it creates a verdant backdrop for the mixed border. An excellent conservatory plant in colder climates and a splendid long lasting cut flower. Grows to 4’ when mature.

Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage) Grows in a loose, spreading mound up 4 ft tall. The leaves are lance shaped, like willow leaves, 1-5 inches long, puckery on top and wooly-white underneath. Blooms with white flowers extending from velvety purple or lavender-blue calyces, autumn through winter (or until the first frost). The bi-colored inflorescences are borne in very showy elongated arching clusters 6-12 inches in.

Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ (compact Mexican bush sage) The flowers are a velvety purple rose color with a lighter purple lip. This salvia will bloom from fall until the first frost and is great for attracting hummingbirds. The growth habit is upright and it can grow 2.5' tall with a 4' spread. Foliage is a gray-green color with a fuzzy silver backing.

Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Volcano’ This fine new variety has been specially bred as a foliage plant. Impressive rosettes of bronze-purple leaves turn to a rich, deep purple in late summer and autumn. Bears spikes of small, matching, violet flowers. Great for containers. 8-10 inches.

Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ (Mexican sage) Deep blue-purple flowers emerge from bright chartreuse calyces.  Colorful bloom spikes contrast with lush green foliage August to November. Grows 4-6' tall. Full sun to light shade.

Salvia splendens ‘Dancing Flame’ (scarlet sage) Unusual green and gold variegated foliage, with bright scarlet-red tubular flowers in late summer and fall.  Brilliant color for beds, borders, containers. Attracts bees, hummingbirds. Grows to 36" tall.  Full sun.

Salvia ‘Tequila Sunrise’ Striking color combination of an orange corolla with a purple calyx. Unique, colorful blooms attract bees & hummingbirds to beds, borders. Grows 4' tall. Full sun.

Salvia uliginosa (bog salvia) Deep, sky blue flowers on long stems. Uliginosa means ‘of swamp and marshes’ and this spreading plant can grow aggressively in wet areas; it is easier to keep in check if grown in well-drained soil with infrequent watering. At maturity this plant can reach 6’ tall with a width of 3’. Full sun.

SAPONARIA ocymoides (soapwort) One of the most beautiful and useful perennials, from the Côte d'Azur region of France. Excellent ground cover or rock-garden plant with semi- evergreen foliage covered with lavender-pink, star-shaped flowers. Compact with a spreading habit which is ideal for banks or terraces. Grows to 8”.

SCABIOSA ‘Butterfly Blue’ (small scabious) Frilly lavender-blue flowers bloom profusely April to frost. Grows 12-18" tall. Full sun.

Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ (small scabious) Frilly light pink flowers bloom June to October over green leaves edged with gold.

Scabiosa columbaria ssp.ochroleuca ‘Moon Dance’ (scabious) Neat clumps of grayish-green foliage and wiry upright stems bearing clear pale yellow flowers all summer.  Well drained soil in sun.

SCROPHULARIA auriculata ‘Variegata’ (water figwort) Mid-green leaves boldly marked with cream. Yellow-green, two-lipped flowers summer to fall. Grows 36" tall. Sun to part shade. Moist soil.

SEDUM ‘Autumn Charm’ A sport of ‘Autumn Joy,’ this variegated sedum is edged in cream and the blooms on this plant begin as milky-white buds that turn cream and finally pink. By midsummer they have opened to bright pink blossoms, which then darken to a rich rosy-red as summer turns to fall. Cut all you like for indoor arrangements, or leave them on the plant and let them dry magnificently at season's end. After the butterflies depart for the season, birds come to feast on the dried seedheads, and they even remain to catch the first falling snow! Very showy and so easy to grow, this sedum puts up with poor soil, heat, humidity, cold, and even drought.

Sedum ‘Blue Ridge’ (stonecrop) Tiny white star-shaped flowers appear in summer on dense, low-growing blue-gray succulent foliage.  Needs good drainage. Grows 1" tall. Full sun.

Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Major’ (stonecrop) Blue foliage with white blooms in May. Creeping variety. Hardy to zone 6. Grows 1-4" tall. Sun or part shade.

Sedum erythrostictum ‘Frosty Morn’ (stonecrop) Pink white blossoms in summer. Wide, white leaf margins surround green succulent leaves. Good drainage. Full to partial sun.

Sedum floriferum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’ (stonecrop) Yellow flowers May-September. Outstanding groundcover. 4-5" tall. Full sun.

Sedum globosum ‘Old Man Bones’ (stonecrop) Known as old man's bones because the small, medium-to-dark-green round leaves are reminiscent of a ball joint. The flowers are yellow and appear in summer.

Sedum hybrid ‘Bronco’ (sempervivum hybrid) Dark green leaves well edged and tipped dark purple.

Sedum hybrid ‘Novem’ (stonecrop) Grayish-purple flowers cluster above compact, grayish-green foliage. Blooms Aug-Sept.  Full sun.

Sedum hybrid ‘Picolette’ (stonecrop) A smaller sedum with unique foliage and small clusters of bright pink flowers.  The base foliage color is green, but overlaid with a bronzy red and then again with silver, creating a multi-layered, almost marbled look.  Full sun and well drained soil.

Sedum hybrid ‘Sunkissed’ (stonecrop) Yellowish-green flowers on green to yellow-green foliage. Slightly fragrant. Full sun.

Sedum hybrid ‘Xenox’ (stonecrop) A compact-growing variety bearing distinctive bluish-purple, succulent waxy foliage which deepens with age. Large flat flower clusters range in shades from coral to russet tones. Full sun, 16-18”. Aug-Sept.

Sedum ‘Jaws’ (stonecrop) Very large heads of pink flowers deepen to dark red on upright plants with distinctly toothed, pale green fleshy foliage.  Blooms July to September. Grows 16-18" tall.  Full sun.

Sedum kamtschaticum variegatum (stonecrop) Rich green, white, and tinged pink foliage. Yellow blooms in the summer. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Great groundcover for sunny, dry areas.

Sedum lineare ‘Variegatum’ A low growing needle-leaf type with green leaves and a nice white edge makes a great groundcover or accent plant.

Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ (stonecrop) Small, bright, glowing golden leaves make nice ground cover.  Yellow flowers in summer. AM sun, PM shade.

Sedum ‘Matrona’ (stonecrop) Large corymbs of star-shaped pink flowers bloom summer to fall on succulent gray-green foliage. 2’. Full sun.

Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ (stonecrop) Dark purple foliage and purple stems topped with reddish-pink flowers in summer. One of the darkest leafed Sedums - excellent fall color!

Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ (stonecrop) Needle-like bluish green leaves. Blooms in early summer. Excellent ground cover or border plant.

Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ (stonecrop) Brilliant golden needle-like foliage turns amber in fall. Yellow blooms in summer. Vigorous, drought-tolerant, mat-forming plant likes gritty soil - ideal for rock gardens. Bright trailing foliage is perfect for cascading out of pots. Grows 3-6" tall. Full or part sun.

Sedum sexangulare (stonecrop) Coppery, six-sided foliage forms a dense carpet; good for rock walls, between pavers. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers in summer.  Easy, tough, low-maintenance.

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ (stonecrop) Handsome rosettes of fleshy green leaves are covered with a silvery-white waxy powder. An Oregon native!

Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’ (stonecrop) Rosy pink flowers age to salmon-bronze in fall.  Fleshy, gray-green leaves. Grows 2' tall. Full sun.

Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ (showy stonecrop) Very showy in late fall when it’s covered in clusters of hot pink star flowers. Tough and easy to grow, it loves a hot sunny location.

Sedum spectabile ‘Neon’ (showy stonecrop) Bright neon-pink flowerheads top succulent light green foliage in summer. Dazzling, rounded, uniform blooms attract butterflies and bees. Use for rock walls, beds, borders. Grows 15-24" tall.  Sun to part shade.

Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ (stonecrop) Crimson-rose flowers in summer. Low and spreading with small bronze leaves. Grows 4-6" tall. Sun.

Sedum spurium ‘Pink Jewel’ (stonecrop) Mostly evergreen, succulent groundcover has abundant stems of bright pink, star-shaped flowers over green leaves. Very useful in the rock garden. 4 in. x 18 in. Hardy to Zone 3.

Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ (stonecrop) Red blooms flower from May-Sep. The foliage is dark red with green and produces wonderful fall color.

Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’ (stonecrop) Attractive red, green and white foliage. Vigorous, mat-forming groundcover. Tiny pink flowers bloom on tall stems in summer. Grows 3-4" tall. Sun.

Sedum telephium ‘Bon Bon’ (stonecrop) An early blooming variety with small, separated clusters of pink flowers over chocolate-colored foliage. Along with its rounded growth and branching, this gives it a graceful appeal. It flowers from July through September. Full to part sun.

Sedum telephium ‘Diamond’s Edge’ (stonecrop) Adorned with round, grey-purple foliage, each leaf is bordered with a wide band of creamy white. In late summer, the clump is topped with flower heads of pink.

Sedum tectractinum (stonecrop) Glossy green, olive, and orange rosettes. Burnished hues lend subtle color to the fall landscape.

Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’ (stonecrop) The dense, star-shaped, pink flowers bloom from May to September. The new growth shows blue-green leaves that turn into deep mahogany red in the fall.

SENECIO greyi Long-lasting, yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer.  Profuse bloomer. Full sun.

Senecio vira-vira Finely cut, woolly silvery foliage on an attractive, evergreen, shrubby perennial. Creamy pale yellow flowerheads appear from summer to autumn. An ideal companion for brightly colored annuals or perennials. Grows 24-48" tall. Full sun.

SILENE maritima ‘Swan Lake’ (campion) Each white flower blooms on a 3-4" stem over cushiony gray-green foliage. 4-10".  Full sun to part shade.

SOLIDAGO canadensis ‘Baby Gold’ (goldenrod) Large curving rich yellow panicles on stiff upright branches that attract butterflies all season. Full sun, light shade.  Blooms in autumn.

Solidago cutleri ‘Goldrush’ Forms very attractive, uniform and compact mounds. Densely packed, four-inch-long "rods" of tiny individual yellow gold florets appear in profusion for about four weeks in August and September. Plant in full sun at the front of beds and borders or in containers. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. 'Goldrush' heralds the coming of fall with masses of yellow flower clusters, all but concealing its rich green foliage for about a month.

Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ (goldenrod) Sensational display of vibrant golden flowers that seem to burst from the plant like skyrockets on 18” long arching flower spikes. Hardy to zone 4, it doesn't get mildew or rust, and the slowly expanding clump grows 3-4 feet tall. Full sun to part shade.

STACHYS albotomentosa ‘Hidalgo’ (stachys) Fragrant, felty foliage spreads to about 2 1/2 ft. wide and 1 to 1 1/2 ft. tall. Blooms over a long period with wonderful salmon-colored blossoms. Appreciates light shade in hot regions with occasional to moderate watering.

Stachys byzantina ‘Helen von Stein’ (stachys) Excellent cultivar with large, silver-gray, fuzzy leaves. Clump form grows 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Flowering is limited which helps to preserve a nice clean appearance. Tolerant of heat and humidity.

Stachys byzantina ‘Primrose Heron’ (woolly betony/lamb’s ear) Dense mat-forming perennial with fuzzy, lance-shaped, grayish-yellow leaves held in rosettes. Erect, short stalks bear spikes of woolly pale pink flowers, 1/2 inch long. Excellent in a border with roses or perennials. Prefers drier soil.

Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’

TANACETUM haradjanii (painted daisy) Mat-forming, silvery-grey leaves.  Daisy-like yellow flower heads. Free flowering. 6”.

Tanacetum niveum ‘Jackpot’ (painted daisy) Has over 1,000 open blooms at any one time. This truly stunning border plant makes a record breaking feature with fine, feathery foliage and many 1in Chrysanthemum- like white flowers with a yellow center.

TEUCRIUM marum ‘Cat Thyme’ Spikes of crimson flowers on dark green aromatic shrub. Full sun, well-drained gritty soil.

THALICTRUM delaveyi Airy open panicles of lavender and lemon in midsummer to 6’. A good woodlander or for part shade.

Thalictrum minus ssp. minus (meadow rue) Greenish-yellow flowers over fern like leaves, 20-35 inches tall. Cut flower both for the flowers and the foliage.

Thalictrum rochebruneanum (meadow rue) In summer the tall lanky stems with ferny foliage bloom near the top, dangling sprays of small lavender-pink sepals with bright yellow anthers.

VERONICA alpina ‘Goodness Grows’ (speedwell) Neat tidy plants. Care free, beautiful in or out of flower. Any well drained soil in full to part sun will do. They provide rich blue, purple, pink, or white long lasting color (many flowering during midsummer).

Veronica hybrida ‘Tickled Pink™’ (speedwell) Glossy green leaves and unique pink blooms. Well-suited for large containers. Long bloom period.

Veronica liwanensis (speedwell) Clusters of blue flowers in late spring. Needs sun in well drained soil. Low mat-forming plants are good as ground cover or in the rock garden. Grows 2" tall.  Full sun or afternoon shade.

Veronica longifolia ‘Eveline’ (speedwell) Deep pink-purple tapering flowers. Dense, erect, top-tapered spikes (racemes) of tiny violet to purple-red flowers; long bloom time from late spring to late summer. Plants grow to 18' tall and 15' wide. Dark green, lance-shaped leaves.

Veronica longifolia ‘Pink Shades’ Tall-growing perennial with green foliage, producing 12" long, pink flower spikes, which bloom in mid-summer. Mature height of 12" with a mature spread of 18-24". Plant in sun or partial shade.

Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue (speedwell) Abundant small sky-blue flowers appear in late winter and early spring on dense mat-like foliage with shiny small dark green leaves. Nice with daffodils! Grows 2-4" high.  Sun or part shade in hotter areas.

Veronica prostrata ‘Trehane’ (speedwell) Blue-violet flowers bloom on spreading evergreen chartreuse foliage make for an excellent contrast. Grows 6-12" tall.  Full sun to part shade.

Veronica repens creeping (speedwell) Sweet little mat-forming creeper, with the slightest blue markings on the tiny white flowers.

Veronica repens ‘Sunshine’ (creeping speedwell) Beautiful gold foliage for sun or partial shade. Vigorous, unique groundcover.

Veronica prostrata ‘Heavenly Blue’ harebell speedwell) Sapphire-blue flowers May-June. Free-flowering, vigorous, easy-to-grow plants. 4". Sun/part sun.

Veronica prostrata ‘Mrs. Holt’ (harebell speedwell) Bright pink flowers in summer on dense dark green foliage. Grows 6" tall.  Full sun and well-drained soil.

Veronica spicata ‘Blue Fox’ (cat’s tail/spike speedwell) Bright lavender-blue flower spikes bloom June and July on slowly spreading plants.  Use for beds, borders, cutting. Grows 15" tall.  Sun or part shade.

Veronica teucrium ‘Royal Blue’ (Hungarian speedwell) A showy, bushy plant for the front of the border with long racemes of large, gentian-blue flowers produced from June to August. Will tolerate light shade. 12 ins

Veronica. ‘Darwin’s Blue’ (speedwell) A dwarf, long flowering variety with rich purple-blue flower spikes over dark green serrated leaves. Drought tolerant.

Veronica ‘High Five’ (speedwell) Very long and abundant, thick spikes of violet-blue flowers in July-August. Flowers tower over short compact plants with rich green foliage.

Veronica ‘Pink Panther’ (speedwell) Forms a compact, well-branched clump that is topped from August to September with liatris-like 22" tall lilac spikes.

Veronica ‘Twilight’ (speedwell) Useful in the front of the border, with medium-blue flowering spires to 12" above grey-green foliage. Blooms early June-July.

VIOLA cornuta ‘Alba’ (violet) Pure white flowers appear throughout the year - deadhead for best bloom. Spreading evergreen plants are ideal at the edge of containers, in rock gardens. Grows 4" tall.  Likes moist soil, sun or part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Louis’

Viola cornuta ‘Victoria’s Bloom’

Viola corsica (viola) A wild violet from the Mediterranean with large, one-inch, cheerful, bright-purple flowers produced in every season. Heat tolerant, it combines well with other colors in the garden and can take considerable drought. Excellent in the rock garden. Reseeds moderately.

Viola elatior ‘Bleck Blauna’

Viola ‘Etain’ (viola) Pale lemon-yellow flowers with lavender margins and short spurs appear in spring on spreading, clumpforming evergreen plants.

Viola ‘Frozen Margarita’

Viola hederacea (English viola) Purple-and-white blooms on mat-forming evergreen leaves. 4" tall.  Likes moist soil, sun or part shade.
Viola ‘Irish Molly’ (English viola) A very unique color blend sure to catch your eye. The flowers of this viola have upper petals which are maroon-brown with hint of violet, middle petals of olive green, and a brownish-yellow lower petal. It also has a chocolate-brown star in the center. There's nothing quite like this one!

Viola tricolor nigra ‘Bowles Black’ (viola) Velvety blue-black flowers with small golden yellow eye. 4" tall. Likes cool, moist conditions. Sun, part shade.

ZAUSCHNERIA californica ‘Catalina’ (hummingbird fuchsia) Very showy in late summer and fall when covered with 1-2 inch fuchsia flowers. Catalina fuchsia will grow in full sun to part shade but it prefers good drainage with a little extra water. Attracts many hummingbirds!

Zauschneria californica ‘Dublin’ (hummingbird fuchsia) Spikes of bright red-orange fuchsia-like flowers bloom over spreading, drought-resistant green foliage covered in downy gray hairs. Grows 10-12" tall.  Full sun and well-drained soil.