Iberis Hypericum Iris

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Hypericum
Perennials
Houttuynia cordata
‘Chameleon’
Chameleon Plant
At 6-9", the green, red and cream leaves
of this moisture-loving ground cover
will prosper in a situation where they
can roam freely. In moist, cool
conditions with rich soil, they will
spread faster and farther than you can
believe, but are tolerant of all soil
types. Planting in containers will
control spreading. Insignificant white
flowers appear in May and June.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
F
Hypericum androsaemum
‘Albury Purple’
St. John’s Wort
The reddish-purple leaves are larger
than those of our other Hypericums,
and at 3', this round, bushy semievergreen plant can serve as a
distinctive border shrub, as a hedge,
or even as an effective ground cover
for a large area. The clusters of small
yellow flowers in early summer are a
good contrast to the leaves.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 8
Hypericum moserianum
‘Tricolor’
St. John’s Wort
Tricolor is a compact mounding plant
with green leaves, edged with shades
of pink and cream growing to 12" tall.
Has buttercup like yellow flowers on
red stems from mid-summer to fall.
Grow in average, well-drained soil.
Usually dies to the ground in cold
winter climates.
Plant 18" apart.
Hypericum calycinum
St. John’s Wort
Truly a low maintenance ground cover
with the bonus of 3" bright golden
flowers that first appear in June. A
quick-growing thick green carpet
reaches 15-18" high and will spread to
18–24" in one season. Try this great
performer on a bare slope or bank. It
tolerates poor soils, full sun or partial
shade.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Zones 5 - 7
Hypericum patulum
‘Hidcote’
St. John’s Wort
Same large yellow flowers as calycinum
in May and June, but with taller and
stockier foliage at 2–3'. The semievergreen leaves can form a low hedge
as well as effective ground cover.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 10
Iris
Iberis sempervirens
‘Snowflake’
Candytuft
Cascading over a rock wall, at the front of
the border, or in a rock garden, this
popular evergreen dwarf has clusters of
white flowers at 9–12" that appear from
April to June. After flowering, it should
be cut back to maintain the foliage and
keep it compact. ‘Snowflake’ is an
abundant bloomer with large green leaves
and prefers well-drained alkaline soil.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 7
Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris
It is native to eastern United
States. Cristata is a fast grower
with creeping fleshy stems and fans
of bright green strappy leaves,
which makes it a good ground cover.
Charming blue-violet flowers are
carried above the foliage mid to late
spring, growing 6" tall.
Plant 12" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Iberis
Iris cristata
‘Powder Blue Giant’
Dwarf Crested Iris
It is like the species but has huge soft
powder blue, with deep blue and
white markings and gold crested
blooms in the spring and larger
leaves. Grows to 10" and has a
vigorous growth habit.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
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Zones 4 - 9
Iris ensata ‘Blue Pompon’
Japanese Iris
Gorgeous violet-blue flowers are
5-6" across and have a unique tuft
in the middle of the flower that is
formed by several upright styles.
The slightly arching swordshaped leaves create a vase shape
around the many flowering stems.
Blooms in summer and grows to
36-38" tall. Prefers consistently
moist soil.
Plant 18-24" apart
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Iris ensata ‘Moonlight Waves’
Japanese Iris
Pond edges and moist borders
welcome these glowing white blooms
with a lime-green center to soften
bold colors or to compliment pale
pinks and blues. Slowly spreading
clumps of sword-shaped foliage
prefer moist, even wet soil during the
growing season but are unlikely to
survive emersion in water during the
winter. Grows to 24-36" tall foliage
and blooms in June-July.
Plant 18-24" apart.
Iris ensata ‘Lion King’
Japanese Iris
Has a very striking color bloom of
violet with white streaks and some
yellow in the throat. It will bloom in
the summer with sword like foliage
growing 24-36" tall. It prefers moist
acidic soil.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Iris ensata ‘Variegata’
Variegated Japanese Iris
Striking leaf blades at 30" have a
creamy white edge and rich blueviolet 3-petal flowers in June
and July. Worth growing just for
the foliage, the flowers
complement the bright, variegated
foliage. Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’
Siberian Iris
Deep blue-violet is simply gorgeous
on this most rugged and easy-to-grow
36" beardless Siberian Iris. It flowers
in June, has deep roots making it
somewhat drought-resistant, and is
great for holding a steep bank in place.
As each clump becomes bigger over
time, weeds are literally crowded out.
It will easily tolerate a bit of shade in
the heat of summer.
Plant 18" apart.
Iris pseudacorus
Yellow Flag Iris
A big, vigorous, 36" plant with
beardless bright yellow flowers in
May and June above thick, slightly
bluish foliage. The Yellow Flag
Iris is happy in standing water or
in the middle of the border and
never needs dividing due to its
vigorous rhizomes. It will also
thrive in part shade.
Plant 18" apart.
Naturalized
Zones 5 - 9
Shade
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Zones 4 - 9
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Iris cristata ‘Tennessee White’
Dwarf Crested Iris
Take me back to good ole Rocky
Top, home of this white form of
the sweet little Crested Iris. The 610" fan-like foliage spreads with
enthusiasm and puts on quite a
show of bright white flowers with
pale yellow crests in late spring to
early summer. Plant in dry shade
or full sun with consistent
moisture. Plant 12" apart.
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Iris (continued)
Iris sibirica ‘Snow Queen’
Siberian Iris
Pure white characterizes this 30"
beardless Siberian Iris. Relatively
pest-free and easy to grow, the June
flowers are medium-sized about 18"
above the slender green leaves.
Performs best in rich, moist soil, but
will tolerate dry soil and part shade.
Plant 18" apart.
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Iris sibirica ‘Royal Blue’
Siberian Iris
True blue is the color of this velvety
beardless Siberian Iris flower held
above the 24" leaves in June. After
blooming, the erect grassy leaves are
a graceful garden accent shimmering
in the breeze.
Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris or Wild Iris
Surprisingly underused, native
versicolor Iris is similar to Iris
pseudacorus in height, growing
habits, and preferences for moist
soils, but instead of yellow, the
color is a reddish or bluish
purple. Adaptable to many
climates, it blooms in May–June at
24–30", and handles part shade.
Plant 18" apart.
Iris germanica
Iris germanica
‘Champagne Elegance’
Connoisseurs of fine Iris recognize this
delicately shaded apricot amoena as one
of the best. Its near-white standards are
classically arched while its ruffled falls
present a gentle blending of buff, apricot
and peach. A prolific bloomer,
Champagne Elegance produces 7-10
buds per stem and consistently
reblooms in late summer.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 3 - 9
I ris germanica
‘Clarence’
Tall Bearded Iris
Beautiful re-bloomer with
first blooms in late spring
and then again in late
summer to early fall.
Light blue standards and
ruffled violet-blue falls
have large white beards.
Flowers have a light
fragrance. Height: 35".
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Zones 3 - 9
Iris germanica
‘Feedback’
Tall Bearded Iris
Intense violet-blue
flowers with ruffled
petals and yellow beards.
Blossoms w/ noticeably
sweet fragrance,
appearing in late spring
and in summer. Strong
stems to 36". A little
fertilizer after first
bloom.
Plant 24" apart
Zones 3 - 9
Iris germanica
‘Harvest of Memories’
Tall Bearded Iris
Bright yellow blooms with ruffled
petals have a subtle sweet fragrance
and appear in late spring. Grows to
36-38" tall. Tall bearded iris will
not tolerate wet soils in winter and
prefers moderate, well-drained
moisture during the growing season.
Plant 24" apart
Iris germanica
‘Beverly Sills’
Tall Bearded Iris
She will sing her heart out in late spring
with her award winning blooms
distinguished by wide pale coral-pink
petals, lacey falls and profuse blooming.
The sword-like foliage grows to 36" and
will provide structure even after the
delicate and graceful blooms have passed.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Gold = Sun, Green = Shade + Level deer resistance
(see page 5 for program details)
Iris germanica ‘Titan’s
Glory’
Tall Bearded Iris
The huge violet-purple
blooms are an amazing 6" tall
and 5" across and will
command attention when
planted in large groupings.
Long blooming in early May
on 36" tall stems with 6-8
buds per stem.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
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Isotoma fluviatilis
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Isotoma fluviatilis
Blue Star Creeper
Adorable sky blue star shaped
flowers bloom from late spring
through summer. The medium green
rounded leaves form a dense 2-3" mat
and will creep between stepping
stones or along a garden path. Tolerant
of heavy foot traffic and a variety of
moisture levels and soil types, it is
ideal for use as a small area lawn
replacement or planted around spring
bulbs. Plant 10" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Kalimeris
Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’
False Aster
Very popular in Europe and deserves
much more recognition here.
Kalimeris has pale blue daisy like
flowers, which bloom June through
October. This compact perennial grows
to 18". It loves heat and humidity and
breezes through a drought like a champ
once established. Prefers well-drained
soil in full sun. Try it with Delosperma
cooperi and Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’.
Plant 18" apart
Kniphofia
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 5 - 9
Lamium
Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon
Silver’
Dead Nettle
An especially good ground cover for
shady areas under trees, ‘Beacon
Silver’ seems to prefer a bit more
shade than our other varieties. The
metallic silver leaves are edged in green
at 8", the pink flowers are a bright
contrast in April–July, and to top it
off, the foliage turns a bit bronze as
our weather cools in fall.
Plant 18" apart
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
‘Herman’s Pride’
Yellow Archangel
The small green leaves with striking
silver variegation form tidy mounds
at 15–18", which spread evenly in
the high shade, and dryish soil it
likes best. A dependable ground
cover where little else will grow; the
small yellow flowers are a bonus in
May. A nice alternative to the
Lamiums.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 3 - 9
Lamium maculatum ‘Red Nancy’
Dead Nettle
Slver leaves with a green edge, very
rosy pink flowers from April to
July above the 8–10". Plant 18"
apart.
Lamium maculatum ‘Shell Pink’
Dead Nettle
The popularity of this hardy ground
cover is understandable when you
consider that it tolerates poor soils,
spreads rapidly, thrives in dry shade
sites, handles a range of light
conditions, and has lovely green and
white variegated foliage that shines
in shady areas under trees. ‘Shell
Pink’ has soft pink flowers close
above the 8" foliage from April to
July. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Shade
Kniphofia uvaria’Flamenco’
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily
This is a new improvement to an old
garden favorite and is a great accent
plant in the garden. The Flamenco
mix can be spikes of red, orange or
yellow flowers in August. It has
green sword shaped foliage growing
30" tall. Leave foliage for winter
protection and cut back to 3" in the
spring. Be sure it is planted in well
drained soil, since it does not like wet
feet. Plant 18" apart
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’
Dead Nettle
Vigorous in its spreading habit, ‘White
Nancy’ has green-edged silver leaves
with white flower clusters 8" leaves
from April to July.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Native
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Lavandula
Perennials
Lavandula is a versatile garden perennial that should
be considered for a wide variety of uses and not just
relegated to a corner of the herb garden. Lavender
flowers and gray-green leaves provide mid-summer
color and contrast to the perennial border front, rock
garden, herb garden or scented garden. Can be
particularly effective when massed. Also effective as
an edger or low hedge in some areas. One final note:
Lavender like it well drained and a little dry.
Overwatering is the surest way to ruin Lavender.
Lavandula angustifoia ‘Hidcote’
English Lavender
Native to the Mediterranean region, it
received its common name because of
its ability to grow well in the English
climate. Its oils are used in perfumes
and its foliage and flowers are used in
sachets and potpourris. Blooming JuneAugust. Deep purple blooms
Deadheading will promote continued
blooming. Height of 12 to 24”.
Plant 18 - 24” apart
Zones 5 - 8
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’
Fat Bud French Hybrid lavender
A hybrid cross between Lavandula
angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.
Discovered in Vaucluse France and
named after the famous lavender grower
Pierre Grosso.Notorious for its extreme
fragrance & prolific blooming, it has
long been cultivated in Europe for its
essential oil. Grows 24 to 36".
Excellent in an herb or flower garden.
The silvery gray foliage is also
delightfully fragrant. Plant 18" apart
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
English Lavender
Summer bloomer with lavender blue
flowers. This Lavender is also grown
for its oils that are used in perfumes.
Used for culinary purposes more often
than other types. ‘Munstead’ was
named for Munstead Woods in England
where Gertrude Jekyll grew it.
Considered the most hardy Lavender. It
has green gray foliage. Medium height
of 12"-18".
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
F
Zones 5 - 9
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’
Lavender
‘Provence’ is a “mid-season
blooming” Lavender with fragrant,
dark violet flower spikes and silvergray, globular, bushy foliage. It
flowers June - August to a height of
24–30". On summer days, it has
heady fragrances that fill the air.
Combine with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’,
Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, and Santolina.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
F
Gold for Sun, Green for Shade
+ Level of deer resistance
F
F
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’
Lavender
This new cultivar from Lloyd Traven of Peace
Tree Farm offers many exceptional qualities
from dense foliage and a uniform growth habit
to root and foliage disease resistance to a bit
more moisture tolerance than other Lavenders.
The fragrant silver foliage grows to 24-32" tall
with lavender-blue flower spikes from late
spring through summer. Performs well in heat
and humidity and shows exceptional winter
hardiness.
Plant 24" apart.
F
Zones 5 - 9
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Leucanthemum
Leptinella
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Leptinella x ‘Platt’s Black’
Brass Buttons
The miniatures leaves of dark bronze and
green have a fern-like appearance and
form a mat soft enough for a fairy to nap
on. At only 2" in height the tiny leaves
are ideal for filling in cracks and crevices,
between stones, in a rock garden, or as a
grass substitute for a small area of lawn.
Petite yellow flowers are produced in
spring. Provide afternoon shade and
average moisture.
Plant 12" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Leucanthemum x ‘Becky’
Shasta Daisy
2003 Perennial of the Year. Big, strong,
familiar white daisies with the yellow
center bloom for many weeks during
July and August up to 36”. Shiny green
leaves complement the flowers that
never need staking. While average welldrained soil is fine, remember that good
winter drainage is also important. It’s
hard to think of a happier bloom in
your mid-summer fresh-cut
arrangements, or nodding in a sunny
border. Plant 18" apart.
Leucanthemum daisies have always exuded charm and
friendliness. As a child, many people remember running through a
field of wild daisies or picking some for their mothers or teachers.
Gardeners have long valued daisies of all types as excellent passalong plants. Plant with Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage) for
a long season of bloom. Place Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
(pincushion flower) in front and add Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ for
a lovely combination of white, blue and blue-lavender.
Leucanthemum enjoy full sun and are tolerant of partial shade,
Soil: Grow in moist, but well-drained soil
Zones 5 - 9
Leucanthemum x superbum
‘LaCrosse’
Shasta Daisy
Blooming a little bit earlier than other
varieties, this Shasta daisy has quilled
white petals that flatten with time and
surround a golden center. Flowers appear
from late spring to summer above
compact shiny green foliage with an
overall height of 10-12". Remove spent
blooms to prolong bloom time. PPAF
Plant 12" apart.
Leucanthemum x ‘Crazy Daisy’
Shasta Daisy
Great name for a fluffy double-petal
white Shasta Daisy with a yellow
center. ‘Crazy Daisy’ blooms to 24 28" in June and July providing cheerful
classic flowers in the sunny border (no
staking necessary) or cut for indoor
bouquets. Deadheading in the garden
will prolong bloom time into August.
Try it with Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’, and
Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ for a patriotic color
punch. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 5 - 8
Zones 4 - 8
Shade
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Real
Glory’
Shasta Daisy
Delightful blooms of a whimsical
nature have layered pure white petals
that surround a feathery yellow domeshaped center. Flowers appear on 2436" tall sturdy stems in early to midsummer, and again in the fall after a
mid-season trim. One of the new Real
series Leucanthemum that offers a
tight, clumping, well-branched habit
and improved disease resistance. PPAF
Plant 18" apart.
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Native
Leucanthemum x ‘Snow Lady’
Dwarf Shasta Daisy
A truly exceptional variety that
was an All-America selection for
l988, this dwarf grows to only
10–12" and is covered with large
single blooms of purest white in
June and July. Perfect for the
front of any border where a long
bloom time is required.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
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Perennials
Liatris
The stately liatris is native to marshland, prairies and open
meadows across the country, proving it’s easy care and reliability
as a returning perennial. As an added bonus, liatris attract
hummingbirds and butterflies by the droves.
This easy care perennial plant starts out in the spring looking like
tufts of grass, with most varieties quickly growing to 4-5 feet in
height. The spiked purple or white blooms resemble a baby bottle
brush sit atop stems covered with needle-like leaves. Each spike
consists of multitudes of tiny flowers, providing plenty of food
for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees through the spring and
summer. In the fall, the liatris produce seed pods which provide
food for birds through the fall and winter.
Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
White Gay Feather
Some of the many virtues of this native will
surely fit your requirements. This is the
white version with numerous tall spikes 24–
30" that open their flowers from the top
down in July and August. It thrives in most
any type of soil, handles drought, is a
butterfly magnet, is excellent for cutting and
drying, and is beautiful in the border or by
the waterside. Foliage has deep shiny green
grass-like leaves. Try it with Echinacea.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Purple Gay Feather
Imagine the rosy purple spikes of
this Liatris grouped in the border.
All the characteristics apply that we
described for ‘Floristan White’, but
in a striking purple that combines
beautifully with oranges and strong
blues. Height 20-24 inches.
Maintenance free and a butterfly
magnet, it never needs dividing. Just
cut back.
Plant 24" apart.
Cultivar
Zones 5 -9
Ligularia
Cultivar
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
Leaves and flowers are both remarkable on
this big, handsome plant for waterside or
moist border. The large leaves are bronzygreen on the top and purple underneath.
Orange-yellow daisy-like flowers in
August can be nearly 3" across with brown
centers. The branching stems grow to 3' and
are sturdy enough not to need staking. In
our hot Maryland summers, this Ligularia
would prefer part shade to do its best. Try
it with Siberian Iris and large-leaved
Hostas. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 10
Ligularia stenocephala
‘The Rocket’
Give this specimen plant some room
and part shade. It will grow to 4' or
so with its long spikes of deep
yellow flowers in late June. It has
lots of large green triangular leaves
with coarse jagged edges and stiff
flower stems. Very effective near a
stream or at the edge of a woodland.
Plant 18" apart.
Ligularia stenocephala
‘Little Rocket’
It is a dwarf cultivar, growing to a
height of 20". Bright yellow flowers
shine boldly from mid to late summer
with green heart shaped leaves.
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’, Hosta and
Astilbes will make good companions
in the garden with ‘Little Rocket’.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 10
Zones 5 - 10
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Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Lilium x ‘Mona Lisa’
Oriental Hardy Lily
Light pink with a white edge
and speckled too, this lovely
Oriental Hardy Lily blooms a
month earlier than most, in early
June. It reaches 26".
Plant 18" apart.
Lilium x ‘Lemon Pixie’
Asiatic Hardy Lily
Bright yellow with large
blooms, ‘Lemon Pixie’ blooms
in June on 18-24" stems. There
are two bulbs per pot.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Lilium x ‘Montreux’
Asiatic Hardy Lily
An old-fashioned rosy-pink with
light speckles, ‘Montreux’ reaches
34" in June. Be sure to have
these prolific blooms in your June
border where their romantic color
works with every color you can
imagine. There are two bulbs per
pot.
Plant 18" apart.
Lilium x ‘Orange Pixie’
Asiatic Hardy Lily
This is a clear orange Asiatic Lily, which
blooms in June at 18-24". There are two
bulbs per pot.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Lilium x ‘Stargazer’
Oriental Hardy Lily
The brilliant crimson of this fragrant
Oriental Hardy Lily is speckled and
edged with pure white. It is shorter
than most Orientals at 28" and blooms
in July. Would be outstanding in
containers, borders, or a vase.
Plant 18" apart.
Lilium x ‘Snow Crystal Pixie’
Asiatic Hardy Lily
Pure white blooms in June at 1824" on sturdy stems make Hardy
Lilies a must in the early summer
garden. There are two bulbs per
pot.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Shade
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Zones 4 - 9
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Sun
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Lilium x ‘Crimson Pixie’
Asiatic Hardy Lily
This dark red Asiatic Lily blooms in June
at 18-24". Asiatics are known to be
strong and hardy, bloom earliest – that is,
in late spring to early summer – and are
pest and disease resistant. Their main
cultural requirement is good drainage.
Regarding all our Hardy Lily varieties, we
recommend that you think of using them
as you would spring-flowering bulbs such
as daffodils and tulips. There are two
bulbs per pot. Plant 18" apart.
Lilium x ‘Casa Blanca’
Oriental Hardy Lily
A fragrant, pure white Oriental
Hardy Lily that blooms in July to
48". It is considered by many
experts to be the finest of its kind.
Oriental Hardy Lilies are taller than
the Asiatic, most having a striking
fragrance, and they bloom later in
the season. Plant 18" apart
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Lobelia
Lithodora
Perennials
Lithodora diffusa ‘Grace Ward’
Grace Ward Lithodora
There are few flowering plants that
have such a contrast of bright blue
flowers and deep green foliage
reaching 4-6". It has nice texture and
spreading mat form. It flowers in the
spring with some reblooming in the
fall. Grows best in full sun and welldrained soil, trim back after blooming.
Considered a tender perennial in our
area, it is a drought tolerant plant
worth having in any sunny garden
spot. Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Lobelia cardinalis
Red Cardinal Flower
Brilliant red spikes up to 36" rise
above the bronzy light green foliage
on this native perennial that is
happy in a moist, part-shady spot,
or in the sun. You will see its
flowers from August into September
along a woodland path or by the edge
of a pond, and if you wait a minute
you may see how much
hummingbirds enjoy it as well.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Lobelia cardinalis
‘Black Truffle’
Cardinal Flower
Emerging spring foliage is nearly
black, transforming to deep
maroon in summer and holding
this color throughout the growing
season. Brilliant red flowers
bloom on 3-4' stems in August
and September. Perfect water-side
attraction for hummingbirds and
butterflies. PPAF
Plant 18" apart
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Liriope (Look for under Ornamental Grasses)
Tough as nails perennial and ground cover. Leave the
seedheads on after flowering , as they produce bluishblack berry like fruit that is highly ornamental into
winter.
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Cardinal Flower
A bit more sun-tolerant than the
Red Lobelia, the blue spikes of
this native flower in August and
September with the same upright
growth habit and a bushier shape.
Growing 3–4' tall. The blue
Lobelia likes a moist to average
growing situation.
Plant 18" apart
Zones 5 - 9
Lychnis
Lychnis ‘Lipstick’
Maltese Cross
Bursting with color from early
to late summer, reddishorange flowers really pop next
to the 36-48" tall purplishbronze foliage. This Russian
native is a short-lived perennial
and freely self-seeds. Prefers
average, well-drained soil.
Drought tolerant once
established.
Plant 24" apart
We have one of the largest selection of high quality
Liriope and Mondo grass anywhere. Please see the
ground cover section of the catalog. Large quantity?
Ask about our discount program.
Lysimachia
Zones 4 - 8
Lysimachia nummularia
Creeping Jenny
This little ground hugger (3-4") is
always sought after and enjoyed by
gardeners despite its aggressiveness.
The species has small round green
leaves with root nodes between that
account for Creeping Jenny’s ability
to fill in around steps, rocks, or
pathways. Equally gracious spilling
over a container or window box, it
has fragrant little yellow flowers in
May. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 8
F
Zones 3 - 8
Heavy
Traffic
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
Golden Creeping Jenny
Sharon Branson, key nursery staffer,
likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower
of golden coins” covering the ground at
3-4" where this best selection of
Creeping Jenny brightens the rock
garden or pathway between stepping
stones. No matter that the yellow
flowers in May are lost in the bright
foliage. Try it as an underpinning to
Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or the rich dark
blue of Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ spikes.
Plant 18" apart.
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
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Zones 5-8
Zones 5-9
Meehania
Meehania cordata
Creeping Mint
A native of rich woodlands in the
mountains of Pennsylvania south to
North Carolina and west to Ohio and
Tennessee, this lovely little mint at 36" spreads by runners covering the
woodland floor. Adorned with masses
of 1" violet-blue flowers in May and
June, try interlacing between native
Bleeding hearts and Christmas fern.
Provide moist organic soil in dappled
shade.Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5-8
Mentha
Zones 6-9
F
Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’
Bee Balm
A bright salmon pink Bee Balm with
fairly good mildew resistant dark green
leaves. Grows 3-4’ in full sun and attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom
time. Plant it with Leucanthemum
‘Becky’, Liatris ‘Kobold’, or Echinacea
‘Magnus’ for a good combination.
Plant 18" apart
Mertensia virginica
Virginia Blue Bells
The tubular flowers of our native
Virginia Blue Bells are sapphire
blue in color with hints of pink
on 2' stems among rich green
foliage. After blooming in April and
May in the moist light shade it
loves, the plant goes completely
dormant, so plant them among
Ferns and Hostas.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 8
Zones 5 - 8
Cultivar
Part Shade/Sun
Zones 3 - 7
F
Sun
Native
Cultivar
F
Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’
Bee Balm
A with a strong minty foliage fragrance,
this June–August bloomer has big red,
globe-shaped flower heads of tubular
petals that are irresistible to bees,
butterflies, and hummingbirds. It’s the
most mildew-resistant Bee Balm known.
It has fragrant foliage and grows to a
height of 5'. It looks best planted in bold
groups in the border. Try it with Shasta
Daisies to emphasize that bold look.
Plant 18" apart.
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’
Bee Balm
Watch the butterflies and hummingbirds
march to this compact well-branched
native Bee Balm with multitudes of
purplish-pink flowers in July to
September. The 16-20" fragrant foliage
is a rich green, clean and very mildew
resistant. An obvious one for the
butterfly garden, or small enough to use
in containers.
Plant 18" apart.
Shade
Mentha requienii
Corsican Mint
From the Mediterranean comes this
micro-sized mint at 2" with tiny
rounded leaves and lavender flowers
in summer. Forming a dense carpet, a
fresh and cleansing aroma is released
with each step when planted in and
around a stone path. Use as a covering
for small areas, in containers or in the
vegetable bed to repel garden pests.
Some shade and well drained soil are
essential.Plant 8" apart.
Monarda
Mertensia
Zones 3 - 7
Mazus reptans ‘Albus’
Creeping White Mazus
Literally a carpet of bright green
small leaves that spread rapidly in
full sun to make a thick mat at about
1". Moisture-tolerant, tough and
hardy, Mazus sports white flowers
in May and June just above the
foliage. It works well in the rock
garden, as an underpinning to roses,
or between stepping-stones or
pavers along a pathway. This is a
strong grower and can’t be beat as a
ground cover alternative.
Plant 18" apart.
Cultivar
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Mazus reptans
Creeping Blue Mazus
Same fast-spreading, tight, 1"
carpet of little green leaves as our
white Mazus, with blue flowers
appearing in May-June close to the
foliage. Handling some foot traffic,
it is the perfect choice between
stones on a path, or as a carpet
under rose bushes.
Plant 18" apart.
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Monarda (continued)
Monarda x
‘Raspberry Wine’
Bee Balm
Intoxicating ‘Raspberry Wine’
boasts ruby red blooms and
raspberry-like buds bringing
airborne visitors from afar.
Blooming June - Aug, the
aromatic foliage at 3-4’ tall is
tough and mildew resistant.
Well-drained soil in full sun.
The hummingbirds love this
one! Plant 18" apart.
Monarda didyma
‘Petite Delight’
Dwarf Bee Balm
At 15-18", ‘Petite Delight’
has clean, almost glossy,
leaves with good mildew
resistance. Its compact
foliage is clump forming, and
produces pink-lavender
flowers July and August.
PP10784.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 7
Cultivar
Zones 3 - 7
F
F
Cultivar
Muehlenbeckia
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Creeping Wirevine
Trailing dark wiry stems with small
rounded green leaves will spill out of
hanging baskets or creep through
planting beds. Foliage reaches 2-4" and
produces tiny white fruit with black
seeds. Combine in a container with
colorful Heuchera and Carex, or allow
to cascade over stone walls. Can be
planted in full sun or partial shade and
is drought tolerant once established.
Plant 8" apart.
Zone 7 – 10
Musa
(Ornamental Bananna)
Musa basjoo
Hardy Japanese Banana
Bring the tropics to your patio with this
hardy banana know to survive -20
degree temperatures. Large paddle-shape
medium green leaves reach up to 15-20’
forming an umbrella-like canopy. Plants
will need consistent moisture and some
protection from strong winds. In zone 5
& 6, plants grown in the ground should
be cut back after the first frost, wrapped
in burlap, and provided heavy mulch.
Plant 10-15’ apart.
Zone 5 - 10
Musa ‘Poquito’
Dwarf Banana
‘Poquito’ is much more
compact than the classic banana
tree with a height of only 3'.
New leaves of the tender apple
green foliage have red splotches
that eventually fade. Perfect
for creating a tropical feel
around the patio, pool or water
feature. Grow in full sun to
part shade and provide
consistent moisture. PPAF
Plant 24" apart.
Zone 8 - 11
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
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Nepeta
Nepeta racemosa ‘Little Titch’
Catmint
It is one of the smallest in the
Catmint family, growing 8-10"
tall and blooms May through
September. Its lavender-blue
flowers stand out nicely against
the mounding gray-green foliage.
It will look great as an edging
plant, in the front of the border or
in rock garden. Cut back after
blooming for neat appearance and
more bloom power.
Plant 12" apart.
Nepeta racemosa ‘Blue Wonder’
Catmint
Is it any wonder this compact Catmint is a
popular choice for the front of the border
or in the rock garden? Long-lasting deep
lavender-blue flower spikes begin their
show in early summer above 12-15" tall
mounded gray-green foliage. The aromatic
bushy foliage mixes well with other sunloving perennials and is drought tolerant.
Re-blooming occurs into fall when spent
flower spikes are removed.
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 3 - 8
F
Nepeta x faassenii
‘Six Hills Giant’
Catmint
The tallest Nepeta we offer,
growing 30-36" tall with soft gray
green aromatic foliage. Produces
billowy mounds of lavender
flowers through the summer. Try
it with Echinacea Sunset, Sunrise,
Achillea Coronation Gold or
Leucanthemum Becky. Plant 24"
apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Shade
Part Shade/Sun
Nepeta x faassenii
‘Walker’s Low’
Catmint
We have added ‘Walker’s Low’ for its
tight 12" foliage. The fragrant deep
lavender flowers start in June and
just keep on blooming through most
of the summer. Massed along a
pathway, its delightful fragrance is
released when the leaves are brushed.
Perennial of the Year for 2007
Plant 18" apart
Zones 5 - 9
F
Sun
Native
F
F
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Oenothera
Zones 4 - 9
Oenothera fremontii
‘Lemon Silver’
Sundrops
We were impressed with the 3"-plus
size of the gorgeous yellow flowers
on this cultivar of Oenothera. Bloom
time is long (June to September),
leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, with
a nice silvery color at 6–8". For the
mixed border’s edge or rock garden,
the soft yellow tissue paper texture
of Sundrops is delightful. It will selfseed if seed capsules are not
removed. Plant 18" apart.
Cultivar
Oenothera speciosa ‘Siskiyou’
Evening Primrose
It is hard to believe with such delicate,
cup shaped, light pink flowers belong
to a tough, low maintenance plant.
Mounding habit, 8-10" with lance
shaped leaves, irregularly toothed.
Would make a great ground cover for a
dry slope. Can be invasive.
Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Cultivar
Orignum
Origanum rotundifolium
‘Kent Beauty’
Ornamental Oregano
Here is a great container plant, but
also one especially useful in a rock
garden. Beautiful dusty-rose to deep
mauve-pink flowers appear on hoplike bracts with small, oval graygreen veined leaves. Flowers bloom
at 10" from June-September on
another drought-tolerant, long
blooming perennial, quite happy to
perform in poor, well-drained sandy
soil. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Pachysandra
Pachysandra procumbens
Allegheny spurge
Bright green foliage of this native
Pachysandra emerges upright 612" in spring complimented by
fragrant, bottlebrush-like white
flowers on 2-4" long spikes.
Foliage matures to a pewtergreen that is coarsely toothed
and mottled, and becomes
prostrate. Plant in part to full
shade in moist humus-rich soil.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese spurge
Leathery green veined and slightly
toothed oval leaves grow alternately on 8-12" stems. Small
white flowers appear in early
spring. This evergreen ground
cover will spread in most soil
types, more rapidly in organically
rich soil. Suitable as a lawn
substitute planted under a tree
canopy. Plant 6" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
F
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’
Japanese Spurge
Cover a woodland floor with this green
carpet, dense and compact at 6-10", with
thick green leaves and subtle white flowers
in spring. Requires full shade for the
darkest green foliage and will thrive in poor
acidic soils and under pine trees. Longlived, evergreen, low maintenance and
weed-choking make Pachysandra the prime
choice for large jobs in parks, along
driveways, and in backyard woodlands.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 4 - 8
Heavy
Traffic
Pachysandra terminalis
‘Green Sheen’
Japanese spurge
This Japanese spurge will enhance a
dark corner of the garden with its
rich and glossy evergreen leaves and
small white flowers in spring and
early summer. ‘Green Sheen’ is
somewhat shorter than P. terminalis
at 6-12" and more tolerant of heat
and humidity. Although slow to
establish the first season, it is
adaptable to many soil types.
Plant 6" apart
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
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Paeonia lactiflora
‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’
Garden Peony
We can thank Dr. Fleming for penicillin
and being the honored namesake of this
fragrant rose-pink double that blooms in
early summer on 30" stems. Plantings
will keep performing for many years to
come with their best shows in full sun
and fertile soil. Mix with the lovely
actresses ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ and ‘Shirley
Temple’ for complimentary shades and
an extended blooming season.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 -8
F
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Felix Crousse’
Garden Peony
This is a gorgeous bright red double
flowering Peony, 2–3' tall, blooming
in May and June. All our Peony
varieties have 3 to 5 eyes per plant.
When it reaches maturity in 3 to 5
years, it will be about 2–4' wide in
late spring or early summer. The
lovely dark green foliage stays
attractive and shapely all summer
long.
Plant 24" apart
Paeonia l. ‘Duchesse de Nemours’
Garden Peony
A prize winning standard that was
first introduced in 1856, ‘Duchesse de
Nemours’ bears very fragrant double
creamy white flowers on sturdy 2430" stems. The glossy green mounded
foliage is graced with flowers in May
and June and remains an attractive
filler in the garden beyond the
flowering.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 5 - 9
F
F
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Karl Rosenfield’
Garden Peony
Red double flowers on strong
stems contrast beautifully with the
dark green foliage of this Peony
that blooms 2–3' tall in May and
June. Peonies flourish in welldrained soil and can be planted in
spring or early fall.
Plant 24" apart.
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Festiva Maxima’
Garden Peony
‘Festiva Maxima’ made its debut in
1851 with its lovely double white
blooms with red spots. It flowers in
May and June and grows from 2–3'
in height. The flowers on our
varieties are light enough on their
stems to survive wind and rain.
Also, Peonies take three to five
years to attain mature size.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 5 - 9
F
F
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah
Bernhardt’
Garden Peony
The pink double flowers cover the
foliage of ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ from
May to June to a height of 2–3'.
Remember to plant the eyes (or
buds) so that the tops of the eyes are
no more than 2" below the surface of
the soil. In heavy clay soil plant
them 1" deep. Shallow planting will
not hurt the plants, and will
encourage flower production.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Shade
F
Part Shade/Sun
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Shirley Temple’
Garden Peony
The red shoots of Peonies emerging
from the ground have signaled spring
to generations of gardeners. Often
considered the best and most
beautiful cut flower, the Peony may
live 20 to 30 years or more, and once
planted, can be left to grow undisturbed indefinitely. ‘Shirley Temple’
has pure white double flowers,
grows to 2–3', and blooms in May
and June. Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Sun
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Cut Flower
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Paeonia ‘Bowl of Beauty’
Garden Peony
This striking bi-colored Japanese form
has fuchsia-rose outer petals that cup
around a puffy ivory center. Blooming in
late spring, the lightly fragrant flowers
can be as much as 10" across and are
well-supported on strong 26" tall stems.
A lovely display in the garden or in a
vase on the dinner table. The mounded
medium green foliage remains attractive
after blooming and is a nice companion to
later blooming perennials or shrubs.
Plant 24" apart.
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Peony are known to be the longest living perennial, often passed down lovingly from generation to generation. Fabulous cut flowers with magnificent fragrance, but rinse flowers outside as the ants love them, they
actually help to open the buds in Spring. Plants prefer alkalinity.
Paeonia
Zones 5 -8
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Paeonia suffruticosa
Perennials
Tree-Peonies
Paeonia suffruticosa,
Japanese grafted Tree-Peonies
have large semi-double flowers, 57" across. Developing shrub like
branches, they flower before the
regular herbaceous peonies.
Flowers are produced on last years
stems. Don’t cut branches back in
the Fall to asure spring flowering.
Mature plants grow to 32".
Available in Orange, Pink, Red,
Yellow,
Plant 24 - 30” apart
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 3 - 9
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’
Russian Sage
Extremely delicate and deeply cut
filigree foliage, as well as a more
compact yet upright growth habit to
3 1/2'. Perovskia varieties grow best
in neutral to alkaline soils, handle
our Maryland heat, humidity, and
sometime drought with ease.
Combines with almost anything you
can think of, and blooms blue-violet
from late July to September.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
F
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lacey Blue’
Russian Sage
Quite compact at only 12-18", ‘Lacey
Blue’ is perfect for smaller spaces or
containers while providing the same
delicate green-gray scented foliage and
contrasting texture as other Perovskia.
Dark bluish-purple flower spikes
bloom from July to August. Plant in
full sun and well-drained soil.
PP#20845
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Zones 5 - 9
F
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
Beard Tongue
The 1996 Perennial of the Year, this
under-used perennial has reddishpurple leaves and stems, is evergreen,
and produces nodding, tubular white
flower bells with just a hint of pink
on open thin spikes in June. The
flowers reach a height of 2–3'. An
excellent cut flower easily grown if
given adequate water in the summer
to prolong bloom time. Try it with
blue-gray or silver-foliaged plants or
grasses. Plant 18" apart.
Cultivar
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F
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
The 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year,
The clouds of blue-violet spikes grow
to 4' on gray-white aromatic stems.
Loves heat, good drainage, and blooms
from July to September. Its texture
serves as a complement to lower
perennials and ground covers such as
Artemisia, Coreopsis, Hypericum,
Liriope, and Sedum. It looks great with
taller plants such as Daylilies, Maiden
Grass & Phlox ‘David’ or ‘Eva
Cullum’. Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Penstemon
F
F
Persicaria
Perovskia also known as 'Russian Sage', likes
very well drained soil in full sun, and greatly
benefits from a good shear back by up to half of
plant in Spring when it is about 12 inches tall,
then it gets bushier and much more sturdy for
summer blooms that will not flop.
Perovskia atriplicifolia
‘Little Spire’
Dwarf Russian Sage
‘Little Spire’ is all of 2-1/2' tall and about
12" in spread. Same fragrant foliage,
insect and disease resistance, and drought
tolerance, with the bonus of at least 15
weeks of flowering. From July well into
fall, the tubular light blue flowers do
their thing combined with a plethora of
other sun lovers. Like all Perovskias, it
must have plain, very well-drained soil,
and lots of sunshine. Patent pending.
PP11643. Plant 18" apart
Persicaria polymorpha
Fleece Flower
Substantial in form and presence, this
shrubby deciduous perennial will reach
4' in height and width. Its fat white
plumes are long lasting in June and July
above attractive clumping foliage that
turns yellow and red in the fall. Stems
turn coral then too. Drought tolerant
and self-sufficient, we combined it as a
specimen with Geranium ‘Johnson’s
Blue’, Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, and
a white Astilbe. Plant 36" apart
Zones 6 - 9
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
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Zones 4 - 8
Phlox divaricata ‘May Breeze’
Woodland Phlox
Add this to your woodland garden or
partially shaded border to brighten it
up. Loose clusters of fragrant, pale
blue (looks closer to white in the
garden) flowers hover over rounded
dark green foliage April to May.
Grows 8-10" in moist sites and
spreads slowly with little
maintenance.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Cultivar
Phlox glaberrima ‘Triple Play’
Smooth Phlox
This native Phlox offers a striking
combination of lavender-pink
flowers in April above variegated
foliage of green and creamy white
narrow leaves. At 24", the crisp
foliage continues to impress well
beyond bloom time and into the fall
when it becomes tinged with pink.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
PPAF 21329.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Phlox paniculata ‘David’
Summer Phlox
2002 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Cut back faded blooms for prolonged
flowering. Our varieties are chosen
for their mildew resistance, but it
can only help to avoid watering at
night or directly on the foliage.
Native ‘David’ is a superb fragrant
white, grows to a height of 3' plus, is
popular for its July to September
bloom time.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Phlox paniculata
‘David’s Lavender’
Summer Phlox
A wonderful addition to the
paniculata family, this is a sport from
Phlox David. It has the same mildew
resistance, with a lavender bloom
mid summer. Grows 3-4’ in height.
Try it with Perovskia, Echinaceas, or
Agastache Blue Fortune. PPAF.
17793. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
F
Shade
Cultivar
Zones 5 - 9
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
F
Cultivar
F
Phlox paniculata ‘Red
Flame’
Summer Phlox
Brilliant red flower heads are
large and fragrant and are held
on strong stems, providing
amazing color in mid-summer.
The dark green foliage is
mildew resistant and reaches an
overall height of 15-18". A
winner for the cut flower
garden or sunny border. PPAF
Zones 3 - 9
Native
F
Cultivar
Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’
Summer Phlox
‘Jeana’ is a jewel with pleasingly
fragrant lavender-pink flower
clusters, smaller than most P.
paniculata but very floriferous nonethe-less. Undeniable mildew
resistance keeps the medium green
leaves clean all summer with blooms
from mid-summer to early fall. Cut
back half way in June to produce
more flowering stems. Grows to 3-4’.
Plant 18" apart.
Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’
Summer Phlox
In addition to its compact height of
24-30", ‘Nicky’ has magnificent
deep rose-purple flower clusters
during July-August. Mildewresistant (we cautiously confirm no
signs of mildew on our trial crops)
and sweetly fragrant, butterflies and
hummingbirds will find it as
appealing. ‘Nicky’s’ startling color
is captivating.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Cultivar
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Cut Flower
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Phlox divaricata ‘London Grove’
Woodland Phlox
From a native wildflower to a charming
selection, ‘London Grove Blue’
displays lavender-blue fragrant
flowers in May and June on 10-12"
stems. Creeping medium green foliage
will work its way through a garden
filled with other spring bloomers,
keeping its “wildness” intact. Prefers
rich, moist soil and good drainage. Use
in the woodland or naturalized shade
garden. Plant 18" apart.
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Phlox paniculata ‘Shortwood’
Summer Phlox
This summer Phlox has inherited
excellent traits from its parents:
‘David’ for high mildew resistance
and bright pink blossoms from
‘Eva Cullum’. It will bloom over a
long period of time throughout the
summer and grows best in rich,
moist soil in full sun. Grows to
about 42". PP#10379.
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Cultivar
F
Phlox x ‘Forever Pink’
Three-flower phlox
This cross of eastern native Phlox
glaberrima ssp. triflora and Phlox ‘Bill
Baker’ is long blooming in June with
repeat deep pink blooms through
October. 16" tall mounded foliage is
perfect for the front of the border or in
containers. Shear to basal foliage in
early spring to promote full, uniform
plants that will never need staking.
Excellent mildew resistance. PPAF
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’
Creeping Phlox
Our shade gardening customers love
the native Creeping Phlox for its
glossy, semi-evergreen foliage with
masses of bloom in May about 8"
above the mat of leaves.
Cultivar
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Zones 5 - 8
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Zones 5 - 9
Phlox subulata
‘Drummond’s Pink’
Moss Pinks
Boasts larger flowers than
other P. subulata and forms
a tight mass of dark green
needle-like foliage. Deep
pink flowers have a red
center and will cover the 46" tall foliage in April and
May. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Cultivar
Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripes’
Moss Pinks
Old-fashioned Moss Pinks with a sweet
twist of white and bright pink striped
flowers cover the foliage in April and May.
Long after the blooms have faded, the
evergreen needle-like foliage continues to
offer texture and fill for the rock garden or
along pathways. The 4-6" tall foliage prefers
some afternoon shade in hot summers. Look
out for possible re-blooming in the fall.
Plant 18" apart
Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’
Moss Pinks
A mass of flowers with pure white
petals and a reddish-pink eye cover
the dark green needle-like foliage in
mid to late spring. 4-6" tall
evergreen foliage will spread
throughout the summer, more rapidly
if plants are trimmed after blooming.
Great choice for the well-drained
rock garden.
Plant 18" apart
Zones 2 - 9
Cultivar
Phlox subulata
‘Emerald Blue’
Moss Pinks
A popular color of the
native Moss Pinks is
this blue with the
same evergreen mossy
foliage, blooming in
April at 4–6". Plant
18" apart
Zones 5 - 9
F
Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’
Creeping Phlox
When spring is around the corner, these
lovely lavender-purple flowers will be
anticipated. Blooms appear on 8" stems
above a mat of dark green rounded
foliage. A spectacular show celebrating
winter’s end as it creeps through the
shady bed with other spring blooming
natives such as Aquilegia canadensis
‘Corbett’, Dicentra eximia and Tiarella
cordifolia ‘Brandywine’
Plant 18" apart.
Phlox stolonifera ‘Pink Ridge’No
wonder Creeping Phlox was chosen
the 1990 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Lavendar Pink flowers. Plant 18"
apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Cultivar
Heavy
Traffic
Phlox subulata
‘Scarlet Flame’
Moss Pinks
This native Phlox is
scarlet red in April
and May, and grows
to a height of 4–6"
with that soft
evergreen mossy
foliage. Stunning!
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Medium
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Zones 4 - 8
Cultivar
Cultivar
Platycodon
Platycodon grandiflorus
‘Astra Pink’
Balloon Flower
Has compact habit, growing 810" tall. Balloon like buds burst
open to pale pink bell shaped
flowers in the summer. Try
planting it with Scabiosa
Butterfly Blue, Armeria
Splendens, Leucanthemum Snow
Lady or Coreopsis Moonbeam.
Plant 12" apart.
Platycodon grandiflorus
‘Sentimental Blue’
Balloon Flower
Large, soft blue flowers open
toward the sun from their inflated
balloon-like buds from June to
August. It’s a dwarf 6–8" height and
compact habit. Late to break
dormancy in the spring, the Balloon
Flower is heat-tolerant, a reliable
bloomer, and easy to grow. Try it in
combination with the ‘Stella De Oro’
Daylily and Veronica ‘Alba’. Plant
18" apart
Zones 3 - 8
Zones 4 - 8
Polemonium
Polemonium reptans
‘Stairway to Heaven’
Variegated Jacob’s Ladder
‘Jacob’s Ladder’ greets spring with
tri-colored foliage of green with
white leaf margins that are tinged
with pink. Lavender blue flowers
emerge above a mound shaped plant,
growing to 12". It is an ideal
companion for Hosta ‘Blue Angel’
and Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’.
PP#15187.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 - 8
Cultivar
F
Polemonium reptans
‘Touch of Class’
Variegated Jacob’s Ladder
‘Touch of Class’ is a new, more
vigorous sport from Polemonium
‘Stairway to Heaven’. The delicate
looking compound leaves are green
with a narrow white edge, growing
14" tall. It flowers April to June,
starting with light pink buds that
open to pale blue. It may benefit
by cutting it back after blooming for
a new flush of foliage. PP#19768.
Plant 16" apart.
Cultivar F
Zones 3 - 7
Polygonatum
Polygonatum falcatum
‘Variegatum’
Variegated Solomon’s Seal
It’s the long, graceful arching 3' stems
of alternate leaves with their white
edges that attract shade gardeners to
this woodland plant. But a bonus is
the clusters of white tubular
flowers that dangle under the leaves
in May and June. Give the plant
reliable moisture in rich soil and it
will reward you for years. Plant 15"
apart.
Zones 5 - 8
Shade
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
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Cut Flower
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Perennials
Physostegia virginiana
‘Vivid’
Obedient Plant
Excellent in the wild garden or sunny
border, this native variety is an old
favorite with bright pink flowers
rising on terminal spikes to a height
of 2' in August and September.
Needing no staking, it spreads rapidly
in any well-drained moist garden soil,
but will tolerate drier soil with some
shade. Plant 18" apart.
Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss
Manners’
Obedient Plant
We all wonder at its common name
since Physostegia likes to roam a bit
and seems anything but obedient. But
‘Miss Manners’ appeal is when you
experience its clumping form and nonspreading habit. Expect a multitude of
white tubular flowers at 18–24"
opening from the bottom of the spikes
upward in Aug and Sept. PP12637.
Plant 18" apart.
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Pulmonaria
Zones 3 - 8
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘E.B.
Anderson’
Lungwort
The mounds of long (10–12") narrow
dark green leaves are mottled with
silver spots on this useful ground
cover for the shaded garden or
woodland edge. Intense violet-blue
flower clusters open from April to
June, while the foliage stays fresh and
healthy throughout the summer. Try it
under Dicentra, Daffodils and springflowering bulbs early on, or Hosta
‘Francee’ and Japanese Painted Fern.
Plant 18" apart.
Pulmonaria officinalis
‘Sissinghurst White’
Lungwort
Striking white flower clusters in
April–May will catch the eye
above the 10–12" mounds of
prominently silver-speckled
foliage. A good weed-proof
ground cover, it requires the same
rich moist soil as other
Pulmonarias.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 8
Pulmonaria x ‘High Contrast’
Lungwort
If the excellent mildew resistance
and survivability in hot summers is
not enough to entice gardeners, add
the striking foliage and pink/blue
flowers in spring to seal the deal.
Silvery and wavy spear-shaped
leaves have mottled dark green
margins which show off the pink
flowers that fade to blue. Grows to
9" tall. PP#12337.
Plant 18" apart.
Pulmonaria saccharata
‘Mrs. Moon’
Lungwort
The rather low (8–10") mounds of
dark green foliage have silver
spots, and bright pink flowers
that open in April and May, then
turn blue as they mature. Another
great ground cover for the shaded
garden or woodland edge.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 8
Zones 3 - 8
Pycnanthemum
Zones 5 - 9
Pulmonaria x ‘Trevi Fountain’
Lungwort
Stunning deep cobalt-blue flower
clusters are carried above the heavily
silver-spotted dark green foliage in
April and May. The parentage of P.
longifolia makes this lungwort a good
choice for hot humid southern
climates. Foliage fills out quickly in
the partly shaded garden and grows to
12" tall. Plants must be provided welldrained soil or will rot, especially in
wet winter soils. PP#13047
Plant 24" apart.
Pycnanthemum muticum
Clustered mountainmint/ Blunt
mountainmint
No butterfly garden should be without this
fragrant native mountainmint. The medium
green foliage with silvery bracts is topped with
pinkish-white flowers in July through September and reaches a height of 2-3’. A native nectar
source for many butterflies, plant in part shade
or full sun with consistent moisture. Plant 1218" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
F
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Hill Hardy’
Hardy Rosemary
No herb garden is complete without
the intense fragrance, fine looking
needle-like foliage and savored flavor
of Rosemary. Hardy to zone 6b, ‘Hill
Hardy’, (or ‘Madalene Hill’ in honor
of the Texas herb gardener), will
beautify the garden with upright stems
to 3’ and petite light blue flowers in
spring through summer. Plant in full
sun with excellent drainage in a patio
container, kitchen or herb garden.
Plant 24-30" apart.
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Arp’
Hardy Rosemary
From herb enthusiast Madalene Hill’s
garden in Arp, Texas, this substantial
hardy rosemary has made its way to the
mid-Atlantic surviving temperatures as
low as 0 degrees. Dark green aromatic
needle-like foliage is decorated with pale
purple flowers in summer. ‘Arp’ can
reach up to 3-6’ over several seasons and
is valuable used as a hedge or single
specimen. Good drainage is a must.
Plant 36" apart.
Zones 6 - 8
Zones 6 - 8
F
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
Black Eyed Susan
MARYLAND’S STATE FLOWER,
this 2' beauty has golden yellow
flowers 3 - 4" across with a black
cone, and blooms from July through
September. It is easy to grow, longlived and handles any soil. Try it with
the Fountain Grasses, Feather Reed
Grass, Liriope, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’,
or the deep blues of Salvia ‘Blue Hill’
or Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida
Black Eyed Susan
Fast growing with shiny, more
elongated lobed leaves than
‘Goldsturm’, this native has orangeyellow ray petals with a brown
center. It blooms from late July into
October, (a good six weeks longer
than ‘Goldsturm’), and grows
24 - 28" tall.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Cultivar
Rudbeckia ‘Little Goldstar’
Dwarf Black-eyed Susan
Wow...compact, well-branched foliage,
uniformity, & incredible flowering habit,
this recent introduction is finding its
place in many border fronts and
containers. Grows to just 14-16" tall but
produces more of the same 2-2.5"
golden yellow flowers on a single scape
than its taller competitor. Produced by
tissue culture for more uniformity than
‘Goldsturm’. PP# 22397
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 5 - 10
Shade
Sun
Rudbeckia laciniata ‘Goldquelle’
Coneflower
This 3-4' tall native coneflower is a
perennial favorite among our
customers. It sports shaggy double
lemon yellow flowers from August
well into September above its large
green jagged-edged leaves, and forms
substantial clumps in short order.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Cultivar
Part Shade/Sun
F
Native
Cultivar
Cut Flower
Perennials
Zones 5 - 8
Rodgersia pinnata ‘Superba’
Rodger’s Flower/Featherleaf
Flower
Ideal as an architectural detail by a
pond or stream, you will only need
one or two plants to achieve the
impact you want. The large upright
clumps of compound emerald green
leaves are bronze-tinged early on.
The large plumes of rosy starry
flowers in June–July have showy
red seed heads later on. A bit
shorter than aesculifolia at 3–4' in
height. Plant 3’ apart.
Perennials
Zones 5 - 8
Rodgersia aesculifolia
Rodger’s Flower/Fingerleaf
Flower
The big leaves on this unique
specimen plant are shaped like those
of the horse chestnut tree and are
dark green with some bronzy
overtones. The airy panicles of
creamy white flower clusters can be
1–2' in length during July and
August. Figure the mature plant
height at 3–6' with about a 5' width,
so give it room to look its best.
Plant 5’ apart.
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Rudbeckia maxima
Coneflower
Here’s a bold and exciting native
plant that’s perfect at the edge of
your pond or stream. It has huge
powder blue leaves 2–3' tall from
which flower spikes appear to 5–6' in
June and July with large deep yellow
coneflowers. Blooming into
September, it prefers deep, moist
soil, but will thrive in average garden
conditions as long as it’s kept moist.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Rudbeckia nitida
‘Autumn Glory’
Coneflower
Large yellow coneflowers stand
boldly 5–6' above the foliage in July
and August, and are easy to grow in
any fertile garden soil. This native
perennial has great architectural
qualities, and combines well with our
tall grasses, Heliopsis, and ‘Black
Eyed Susan’. Butterflies love it, and
you will too. Plant 24" apart.
Zones 3 - 10
Cultivar
Cultivar
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
‘Henry Eilers’
Sweet Coneflower
A distinctive native selection from the
Midwest, this Rudbeckia captures your
attention with unusual quilled yellow petals
surrounding a dark brown cone and vanilla
scented foliage. What an excellent cut
flower for the long lasting blooms and
scented foliage! Plants grow to 4-5’ and
produce copious flowers in August to
September. Try with prairie grasses such as
Andropogon, Panicum, and Schizachyrium.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 4 -8
Cultivar
F
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
Sagina
Sagina subulata
Irish Moss
Fast-growing evergreen Irish Moss
forms a dense mat of cushiony green
to surround stepping stones or fill in
cracks and crevices in rock gardens.
At 1", it even sports a mass of tiny
fragrant white flowers in May-June.
Give it ample moisture to grow in the
sun, but it prefers bright shade. Soft
enough for a Leprechaun to rest on.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 5 - 8
F
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’
Scotch Moss
Chartreuse moss-like foliage forms a carpet
growing 1-2" short. Very small white
flowers will appear in late spring on the
evergreen foliage. Give it ample moisture
to grow in the sun, but it prefers bright
shade. Excellent for filling in between
stepping stones or in a rock garden. Sheer
after blooming to prevent seed dispersal.
Prefers moist well-drained soil.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 5 - 8
F
Sagina...
...Irish or Scotch moss are great
for walkway and pathways.
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Salvia nemorosa
‘Blue Hill’
Sage
Noted for it’s long bloom time (June–
July, and again in fall) and its lovely sky
blue flowers. It has rough green foliage
with numerous spikes of sky blue blooms
rising a moderate 15" from the compact
plant. Spent flowers should be cut back
for a repeat performance in fall.
Spectacular in a mass and with Coreopsis, Daylilies, Black Eyed Susan or
Sedums. Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 9
F
Salvia nemorosa
‘Caradonna’
Sage
The glowing purple-black stems
are unique on ‘Caradonna’.
Flower spikes to 24" are the
same rich violet-purple of ‘East
Friesland’, blooming often from
May-July. Give this Salvia the
well-drained sun-loving
conditions it loves, and it will
bloom its heart out for you.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Salvia nemorosa
‘East Friesland’
Sage
Violet-purple flowers on
numerous spikes start blooming in
June and July to a height of 18".
If deadheaded regularly, it will
provide flowers again in
September. Try it with a pink or
white Dianthus and our Artemisia
Silvermound for a cool, serene
look in those dog days.
Plant 18" apart.
F
Zones 4 - 8
Cultivar
F
Salvia nemorosa
‘Marcus’
Sage
This unique compact new Salvia is
a lavender-purple – darker than
‘Blue Hill’, lighter than ‘May
Night’ – at 12" in height. A sport
of ‘May Night’, its dwarf size and
heavy bloom habit in June-July
promises good success for
plantings. A re-bloomer if spent
flower stems are cut back.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
F
Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’
Sage
The most intense deep indigo-purple
spikes imaginable rise to 18" above
the rough green leaves during June
and July. Whack it back after
blooming and you will be rewarded
with more of that rich purple color in
early fall. This 1997 Perennial of the
Year thrives in fertile, well-drained
soil, and the color will knock your
socks off.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Shade
F
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Native
Cut Flower
Perennials
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Perennials
Salvia lyrata
‘Purple Knockout’
Sage
The wide bronze-red leaves are
tinged with green toward the center,
are purple on the underside, and
remain neat and tight to the soil
surface. The stiff flower stems shoot
up from the base to 3' with small
blue-bronze flower bracts swirling
up the stem. The blooms appear in
June–July, turn bronzy-red, and keep
their form well through the summer.
Plant 18" apart.
The salvia is a plant to place in full sun and requires well
drained soil. Place the salvia in borders and rock gardens
as they require little care. Keep salvias blooming longer
in the summer season by deadheading them when the
flowers are spent. For floppy plants, cut the blooms and
the stalks and flowers will come back stronger and
sturdier. When the center of the plant becomes open and
floppy, it is time to divide them. Divide the salvia in the
spring being sure to cut out the dead center and replanting
the remaining pieces.
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Salvia nemorosa
‘Snow Hill’
Sage
No doubt ‘Snow Hill’ will rival ‘Blue
Hill’ for usefulness and popularity
among long-blooming hardy Salvias.
Our initial crops of this white, densely
spiked perennial were virtually
identical to ‘Blue Hill’, but moderate
in size 15", bloom in June–July,
complement a wide range of
perennials, and disappear quickly from
the nursery. Plant 18" apart.
F
Zones 4 - 8
Salvia Tricolor is an upright perennial
herb with fragrant lavender blue flowers
in summer. Grows 15-18 inches in
sunny well drained soil. Variegated
leaves that are used in culinary
seasoning. Tricolor Garden Sage leaves
that receive insufficient amounts of sun
do not develop the pink margins. These
areas would be white. In the sun these
areas color, kind of like a sunburn. This
variegation also makes it more
susceptible to cold weather damage.
Plant 18” apart.
F
Zones 4 - 8
Santolina
Santolina incana nana
(chamaecyparissus var. nana)
Lavender Cotton
Low mounds of silvery-gray foliage at
about 8" are semi-evergreen and
produce yellow button-size flowers
June through July. Give this perennial
very well-drained soil, full sun, and a
good hard clipping to about 4" in the
spring to keep it bushy and neat. Very
drought-tolerant. Same pleasant
camphor-like fragrance as S. virens
below. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 6 - 10
F
Zones 6 - 10
F
Santolina virens (rosmarinifolia)
Lavender Cotton
Little yellow lemon-drop-sized
flowers nod on wiry stems over the
soft green mound of foliage in June
and July to a height of 15". It thrives
in heat and can handle average soil.
Shear the plant back after flowering to
preserve its shapely habit. For foliage
color contrast try with other heattolerant perennials such as Dianthus
‘Bath’s Pink’ or ‘Mountain Mist’,
Lavender, and Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’.
Plant 18" apart.
Scabiosa
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
Pincushion Flower
2000 Perennial Plant of the Year. This is a
heavy blooming easily grown perennial
with a lavender blue color that is almost
indescribable. It blooms from May
through September on strong stems,
especially if spent blooms are removed
regularly. It grows 12–15" in height,
prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to
alkaline soil, and is useful in the border or
as a cut flower. Another guaranteed
butterfly-magnet. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 10
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’
Pincushion Flower
This bright pink version of the
Pincushion Flower is quickly
achieving the popularity of ‘Butterfly
Blue’, with the same 12–15" height
and May–September bloom time.
Same strong stems above compact
gray-green foliage. Outstanding as a
cut flower, they should be cut when
they are half open. Works well in
small spaces. PP#08957. Plant 18"
apart.
Zones 5 - 10
Sedum
Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’
Stone Crop
Mounds of round, blue to reddish
bronze foliage are attractive at 12".
Pink to rose clusters of flowers
bloom in Aug & Sept. Combine it
with Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ or
‘Firewitch’, Stachys, and Salvia
‘Purple Rain’ for cooling colors in
our summer heat.
Plant 18" apart
Sedum album
Stone Crop
This is a cute little sedum at 4"
tall. It has white star like flowers
in early summer. Great in spilling
over the edge of a container
garden, in a rock garden or on a
green roof. Try it with other low
growing sedum as a full sun
ground cover. Plant 10" apart.
Zones 4 - 10
Zones 4 - 8
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Zones 5 - 9
Sedum floriferum
‘Weihenstephaner Gold’
Stone Crop
This fine ground cover has fleshy,
but fine-textured, green mounded
foliage in the summer that
becomes covered with lovely
golden-yellow flowers in June and
July to a height of 3–4". The
foliage turns red in the fall. So
useful as a ground cover for
difficult dry slopes, and enchanting in the rock garden.
Plant 18" apart
Sedum hispanicum minus
‘Purple Form’
Stonecrop
The purple hue of the winter foliage
will take away the winter blues.
Summer foliage is blue-gray and
contrasts nicely with the tiny pink
flowers in late summer. Light
textured and tight to the ground, this
Sedum grows to a mere 2" in height.
Use as a cascader or creeper in the
rock garden, in cracks and crevices,
rock walls or in containers. Provide
excellent drainage.Plant 10" apart.
Sedum forsterianum ‘Antique Grill’
Stonecrop
Perhaps the name was lost in translation
during its trip across the Atlantic? The
bluish-gray 6" tall foliage has a feathery
texture and reddish leaf tips, sporting
yellow flowers in mid-summer. Drought
resistance and hardiness make this a good
choice for the rock garden or rooftop.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum hakonense
‘Makino’ Stonecrop
The hot topic of this needle-like textured
creeping Sedum is the amazing coppery-red
fall and winter color that will grab attention
on a dreary winter day. Brownish-olive
foliage and star-like yellow flowers in
summer reach an overall height of 6". Place
in the rock garden, container or dish garden
and provide well drained soil. Somewhat
tender, however, this Sedum is not afraid of a
little shade.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 6 - 9
Sedum kamtschaticum
Stonecrop
It’s a long way from the here to
Kamchatka, never-the-less this
Sedum is right at home in the midAtlantic rock garden. Creeping
foliage of medium green succulent
leaves with serrated edges reaches
4" in height and is covered with
golden yellow flowers in early
summer. Foliage turns bronze in the
fall.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Shade
Sedum kamtschaticum
‘Variegatum’
Variegated Russian stonecrop
A pretty sight in early summer
when pink buds and star-shaped
yellow flowers top the 4-6" tall
variegated foliage. Green leaves
have a creamy-white edge and
are occasionally tinged with
pink. Good choice for the rock
garden or green roof with
extreme drought tolerance and
semi-evergreen foliage.
Plant 12" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Native
Cut Flower
Perennials
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Zones 4 - 9
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Sedum divergens
Cascade Stonecrop
Also know as Old man’s bones, this tough
native Sedum of the pacific coast boasts
wind resistance, moisture tolerance and
some shade tolerance. Tight bead-like
green leaves grow on stems reaching 3",
taking on a pinkish-red hue with more
sun. Yellow star-like flowers appear tight
to the foliage in summer. Plant on slopes,
rock walls, and in containers and rock
gardens.
Plant 10" apart.
Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Major’
Stone Crop
If you can’t resist a blue-leaved
Sedum, here is an unusual ground
cover with tight blue foliage
thought to resemble upright
bunches of grapes. For hot dry
conditions ‘Major’ stays compact at
4" in height. White flowers in
May.
Plant 18" apart.
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Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’
Stone Crop
An unusual Japanese selection, preferring
some afternoon shade and moderate
moisture, the creeping golden-yellow
foliage is tight to the ground at 2" and
offers bright contrast in the rock garden or
pathway. Teeny tiny yellow-green flowers
in mid-summer blend into the foliage
almost unseen. Semi-evergreen for southern
gardens, use in containers or as an annual
north of zone 7.
Plant 8" apart.
Sedum makinoi ‘Salsa Verde’
Stonecrop
All we need now are tortilla chips, Corona
and a lime. ‘Salsa Verde’ stonecrop is an
excellent choice for the green roof
planting or rock garden with mounded 36" foliage of rounded, green leaves.
Yellow flowers are produced in late
summer. Requires well-drained soil and is
tolerant of some shade and poor soils.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 7 - 9
Zones 6 - 9
Sedum pachyclados
Stonecrop
Attractive rosettes of powder blue
toothed leaves form a decorative
cluster perfect for the rock garden or
along a stone path. The 2" foliage is
topped with pink star-shaped
flowers in late summer. Plant in a
dryish sunny location.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Sedum Blue Spruce
Spruce Stonecrop
This sedum has bluish-green (spruce
colored) linear, fleshy needle like
foliage that forms a whorl around the
stem. It has a yellow flower in the
summer and grows about 6" tall. It
is great for a rock garden or green
roof. Plant 16" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’
The evergreen needle like leaves shine
a brilliant golden yellow that grows to
about 4" in full sun and well drained
soil. When the weather turns cooler,
the tips of the leaves turn a reddish
orange tinge, which lasts all winter.
Yellow flowers appear in early
summer.
Plant 15" apart .
Sedum rupestre ‘Lemon Ball’
Stonecrop
‘Lemon Ball’ forms a vivid mound of
chartreuse foliage that grows 4-5" tall
and spreads 10-12". Like ‘Angelina’ it
has fine textured needle-like leaves
but is brighter yellow and has a
denser, bushy habit. The versatile
foliage color compliments soft blues,
pinks and greens and highlights darkleaved plants.
Zones 3 - 8
Zones 3 - 9
Sedum sieboldii
October Plant/Stone Crop
Silver blue scalloped foliage with
clusters of light pink flowers at 6"
makes this low-grower a lovely
Sedum choice for September and
October interest. Commonly called
the ‘October Plant’, it makes a great
ground cover for Daylilies.
Plant 18" apart.
Sedum sexangulare
Watch Chain Stonecrop
Is a quick spreading groundcover
and is often used on green roofs
and rock gardens. Sedum
sexangulare has six spiral rows of
small cylindrical bright green
leaves and grows 4-6" tall. The
yellow flowers appear in summer.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 3 - 8
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
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Zones 4 - 9
Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’
Stone Crop
Sedums are fleshy-leaved, low-growing
plants that come in a wide range of forms
and colors, very useful for late season
bloom and foliage color well into the
winter. ‘Fuldaglut’ has green-bronze foliage
3–4" high, that flowers deep red in July
and August at that height. This small Sedum
is enchanting in the rock garden, as a
ground cover, or viewed close up in
containers with other small varieties.
Considered an improved variety of
‘Dragon’s Blood’ Sedum. Plant 18" apart.
Sedum x ‘Neon’
Stone Crop
Characterized by a
brilliant rosy-pink bloom
color even deeper and
brighter than ‘Brilliant’,
coupled with a compact
height of 15", this popular
Sedum blooms from
August into October, and
is quick to reach full size.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’
Stone Crop
Tiny white and green leaves with a
pink edge on this fast-growing
ground cover spread quickly, love
heat and bright sunshine, and stay
attractive all summer. September
brings the soft pink, almost white,
flowers that hug the foliage at no
more than 4-6". New leaf clusters
look like tiny rosettes. A charming,
but tough-as-nails Sedum.
Plant 18" apart.
Sedum spurium
‘John Creech’
John Creech Sedum
This plant is a vigorous, matforming perennial with blue
green, fleshy, scalloped leaves
and grows 2-5" tall. Pink
flowers appear mid summer.
Use as a groundcover or in a
rock garden.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Zones 3 - 9
Sedum tetractinum ‘Coral Reef’
Stonecrop
Leathery rounded bright green leaves
take on a striking reddish-bronze color in
fall. This vigorous stonecrop will form a
thick mat in the driest of conditions and
is an excellent choice for green roofs or
the rock garden. Vivid yellow flower
clusters cover the 4-6" tall foliage in
summer. Tolerates light shade.
Plant 18" apart.
Sedum spurium ‘Voodoo’
Stonecrop
Put away the straight pins! Plant
‘Voodoo’ for its bold foliage color
of mahogany-red and contrasting
rosy-red flowers in summer. The
spreading succulent foliage rises
to 4-6" and will fill in quickly as a
ground cover or along a stone
path. Drought tolerant and very
showy all season long.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Zones 3 - 9
Shade
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Native
Cut Flower
Perennials
Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’
Stone Crop
Very similar to ‘Autumn Joy’ in
looks and usage, its flowers are
bright lavender pink in August
through October before turning to
a winter bronze. A unique color, it
grows to 18".
Plant 18" apart.
Perennials
Zones 6 - 9
Sedum spathulifolium
‘Cape Blanco’
Stonecrop
Attractive layered rosettes of
silvery-blue (almost whitewashed) leaves are
complimented by butteryyellow star-shaped flowers in
late spring to early summer.
Use this Pacific Northwest
native species in containers,
living walls, or rock gardens.
Foliage grows to 2-4" tall in
well-drained soil.
Plant 12" apart.
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Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stone Crop
Native plant lovers don’t miss this
one. Sedum for shade…yes, for
shade…with dark green succulent
leaves and star-shaped white flowers
in May. The 6" thick evergreen
foliage is mat forming and will do
well up against tree roots, or when
allowed to creep in the rock garden.
Preferring moist soil, this low
maintenance gem is for gardeners of
all walks.
Plant 12" apart.
Sedum x
‘Vera Jameson’
Stone Crop
Fleshy leaves start out as blue green
and change to a purple burgundy
color as the season progresses. It
has rosy pink flowers in mid
summer and grows 6-8" tall. Good
to use in the front of the border.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 3 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum X ‘Autumn Joy’
Stone Crop
A “Top 10” perennial. broccolilike buds appear in spring,
turning to pink flower heads in
August about 18" above fleshy
blue-green foliage. The
flowers then gradually change
to a rosy russet by late autumn,
and are even appealing left
uncut against a snowy winter
landscape. Plant 18" apart
Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’
Stone Crop
‘Autumn Fire’, similar
to ‘Autumn Joy’ but it
has thicker foliage,
tighter growth and
brightly colored rosy
pink flowers. Grows in
average well-drained
soil to 24".
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum x ‘Matrona’
Stone Crop
Gray-green foliage and
strong, shiny red stems
that sport large, pale
pink flower heads in
August–September at
30–36". Blooms last
well into the fall, and
create a striking
contrast to that first
winter snow.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Sedum Sunsparkler® Stonecrop
‘Dazzleberry’
Excitement can’t be contained
when the smoky blue-gray
foliage is covered with huge
raspberry-red flower clusters
for several weeks in late
summer. Quick spreading 6-8"
tall foliage is a tough survivor in
heat and drought, once
established, and through tough
winters. PP#22457 Plant 18"
apart.
‘Lime Zinger’
A great solution for hot and dry
slopes or garden areas, tightly
matted 4" tall foliage is colorful
as well as quick spreading in
one season. Rounded apple
green leaves have a cherry red
edging in cool temperatures and
are topped with long blooming
soft pink flowers in late summer
to early fall. PPAF
Plant 18" apart.
Zone 4 - 9
Zone 4 - 9
Sempervivum tectorum (Hens and Chicks)
Who isn’t cheered by this classic old fashioned favorite? Succulent pointed green rosettes both large and small
varieties, combine in shades of green and reddish pink. New chicks form around the base of the mother hen.
‘Desert Bloom’ ‘Emerald Empress’ ‘Green Wheel’
Height 4 - 6 in
Height 4 - 6 in
Height 4 - 6 in
‘Hardy Species Mix’‘Saturn’Height
Height 3 - 4 in
Zones 4 - 8
‘Cobweb Buttons’
‘Red Rubin’
Height 2 - 3 in
Height 3 - 4 in
Height 3 - 4 in
Plant 6 - 10 inches apart
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
Zones 5 - 8
Solidago
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
Goldenrod
Goldenrod pollen is not responsible for hay fever. The flowers
are insect pollinated, not wind
pollinated. An excellent native
garden perennial. Arching wands
of golden yellow look exactly
like the streaming fire trails that
follow the star bursts lighting up
our July 4th night skies. The
compact clump form of this
Goldenrod reaches a tidy 3-4'
Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 9
Solidago shortii ‘Solar Cascade’
Goldenrod
‘Solar Cascade’ will put on a stellar
performance from late summer into fall
with showers of golden-yellow flowers.
This goldenrod was selected from a
federally endangered species found only
in remote areas of Kentucky and Indiana.
Height is mid-way between ‘Fireworks’
and ‘Golden Fleece’ at 24-30". Drought
tolerant once established.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 3 - 8
Cultivar
Solidago sphacelata ‘Golden
Fleece’
Dwarf Goldenrod
It has showy sprays of golden
yellow flowers in late summer
to fall and provides a great
backdrop for other late
blooming perennials like
Asters. This native has nice
textured dark green leaves
that are more rounded or heart
shaped and grows 18-24" tall.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Cultivar
Stachys
Cultivar
Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’
Dwarf Lamb’s Ear
Irresistible little lamb’s ears of fuzzy
silvery gray form a dense mat to 2" tall in
well-drained soils. 10" purplish-plum
upright flowers bloom in mid summer. The
soft textured foliage offers nice contrast to
other creepers and ground covers in the
rock garden or as an edging. Provide well
drained soil and patience for the babes
during hot humid spells.
Plant 10" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Stachys byzantina
‘Silver Carpet’
Lamb’s Ear
Same delightful velvety silver
leaves as other byzantinas that
invite touching (children love it),
but a non-flowering, lowmaintenance form at 5 - 7”. Try
it with other drought-lovers such
as Lavender, Sedum ‘Autumn
Joy’, and Dianthus ‘Firewitch’.
Plant 20" apart
Stachys byzantina
‘Helene von Stein’
Lamb’s Ear or Big Ears
The larger, vigorous, wooly gray
leaves of this variety are
effective massed in the
foreground of a bed or as
edging. It resists languishing in
our humid weather, seldom
flowers, and at 10" in height, is
a strong clump grower that can
form a 3' wide plant in 2 years.
Does best in poor, very welldrained soil. Plant 20" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Shade
Zones 5 - 9
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
Perennials
Cultivar
Native
Cut Flower
Perennials
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
‘Lucerne’
Blue-eyed Grass
Bright blue star-shaped flowers
with a gold center appear from
May until July. This charming
native has Iris-like foliage. Not
too tall at 8", the 3/4" flowers
look sweet as edging or in the
rock garden. While tolerant of
partial shade, Blue-eyed Grass
prefers full sun and moist welldrained soil.
Plant 12" apart.
Senecio aureus (Packera aurea)
Golden Ragwort or Groundsel
This native perennial wildflower
is 12-16" tall and common to
most meadows and grassy edges
of swamps. It prefers consistently moist, well drained soil in
part shade; in more sun it will
require more moisture. Golden
yellow daisy-like flowers appear
in early summer. Plant 10"
apart
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Zones 4 - 9
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Stokesia laevis ‘Blue Danube’
Stokes Aster
The blue of this choice is the
strongest light blue imaginable
with just a hint of lavender. It grows
to a height of 12" or so. Starting in
June, it blooms into September, and
provides up to 14 weeks of showy
color. Blooms often close in the
evening and reopen in the morning.
It is tolerant of heat, drought, and
different kinds of soil, as long as it is
well-drained, especially in winter.
Plant 18" apart.
Cultivar
Zones 5 - 8
Zones 5 - 9
Stokesia laevis ‘Color Wheel’
Stokes Aster
An old-fashioned garden perennial. 3"
flowers open white on branched bloom
stems, then fade to lavender, followed
by dark blue-purple, maintaining three
to five different color flowers all at one
time. Bloom stems reach 18-24". Try it
with purple Salvia, hardy Geraniums,
and Siberian Iris. PP#12718. Plant 18"
apart
Cultivar
Stokesia laevis ‘Mary Gregory’
Stoke’s Aster
From South Carolina, ‘Mary
Gregory’ sports light yellow
flowers in mid-summer on relaxed
12-18" stems. A native of the
Southeast, Stoke’s Aster is
evergreen in milder climates, and
has deep green narrow leaves that
form a basal rosette. Remove spent
blooms to encourage more
flowering. Plant in full sun in
medium, well-drained soil.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Cultivar
Thymus
Zones 4 - 9
Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’
Stokes Aster
Not only are clumps dense and tight, but
the densely compact upright flower
spikes are topped with dozens of large,
blue flowers, from late June to early
July. The deep green foliage remains
attractive all season growing to 18" tall.
‘Peachie’s Pick’ occurred as a seedling
in Peachie’s garden and, due to her
generosity, the rest is history.
Plant 18" apart.
Cultivar
Zones 5 - 9
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Variegata’
Variegated Lemon Thyme
When placed along a path or in a patio
container a refreshing lemon scent is
released when the variegated green
and gold foliage is brushed against.
Plant in the herb garden and enjoy the
lemon scent or lemon flavoring for
cooking. Subtle lavender-pink
flowers bloom in late spring to
summer just above the 6-10" foliage.
Plant 12" apart
Thymus citriodorus
‘Doone Valley’
A low spreading, evergreen thyme
which has golden variegated foliage,
colorful flowers & a great lemon
scent. Blooms are clusters 3"- 4"
with tiny pinkish purple flowers.
Leaves are very bright in the cool of
spring. Plants are 4 - 5". Excellent
for edging, rock gardens & around
and between stepping stones.
Plant 6” apart
F
Zones 5 - 9
F
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Woolly Thyme
This is a low mat forming
perennial growing to a height of
2 - 3" with tiny felted gray
leaves. It prefers light, welldrained soil and works well
between stepping-stones or in a
rock garden. Have insignificant
pale pink blooms.
Plant 6" apart.
Thymus praecox ‘Pink
Chintz’
‘Pink Chintz’ is one of the
first Thymes to flower,
blooming from May – July.
It is a vigorous ground
hugging grower with small
gray-green leaves that are
small, strongly scented and
fuzzy. Profuse pink
blooms cover the 1"- 2"
high foliage.
Plant 6-8" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
F
F
Zones 5 - 9
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
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F
Zones 6 - 9
Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’
Elfin Thyme
Imagine dwarfing other creeping
Thymes? The teeny tiny aromatic leaves
form a tight carpet to 1" and produce
lavender flowers in summer, gradually
filling in between rock crevices or
stepping stones. Attractive cascading out
of containers filled with other perennial
or herbs, ‘Elfin’ is evergreen and tolerant
of poor sandy soil. Excellent drainage is
a must and full sun is preferred.
Plant 6" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Tiarella
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Brandywine’
Foam Flower
The puffy, tiny white flowers are
carried on short spikes on the 8"
stems of this local native Tiarella
that is an ideal spreading ground
cover for shade. Tiarellas have dark
green, quite evergreen leaves that
vary in leaf shape and coloration
according to variety. ‘Brandywine’
has just a bit of burgundy veination
on its leaves and blooms white in
April and May. Plant 18" apart
F
Zones 5 - 9
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Elizabeth
Oliver’
Foam Flower
The deeply lobed leaves are bright
green with faint burgundy
veination and creamy flowers
with pink blush. As the cooler
days of early October arrive, the
leaves take on a rich purple hue.
Height 8-10". This vigorous
grower for the woodland or shade
garden is another native of the
eastern U.S. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Shade
Cultivar
Part Shade/Sun
F
Sun
Cultivar
F
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Oakleaf’
Foam Flower
As its name implies, native
‘Oakleaf’ has dark green leaves
that are lobed with a serrated edge
like those of the tree, and grow in
dense, fast-growing clumps. The
flowers on their little spikes are a
pink and are very profuse in May
to a height of 8–10". Try Tiarellas
with Ajuga, Epimedium, or ferns
for variety in form and texture.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Native
F
Cultivar
FF
Cut Flower
Perennials
Zones 5 - 9
Perennials
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’
Variegated English Thyme
‘Silver Posie’ will add a sweet
touch to the mixed container or
cottage garden with its white
edged gray-green leaves and tiny
lavender-pink flowers in late
spring and early summer. Aromatic
foliage is a bushy 10-12" tall and
is evergreen in warmer climates.
Cool weather brings a hint of
burgundy to the leaves.
Plant 12" apart.
Thymus serpyllum ‘Coccineus’
Red Flowering Mother of Thyme
Tiny glossy green leaves are mat
forming at 3". This groundcover is
perfect for rock, trough, and alpine
gardens, works between pavers,
and has rosy-purple flowers in
mid-summer. Excellent drainage
and lots of sun are a must. Too
much rain can be detrimental;
water has a hard time evaporating
from the leaves causing fast rot.
Plant 6" apart
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Tiarella cordifolia
‘Running Tapestry’
Foam Flower
Woodland gardeners with large
areas to cover would do well to
consider this fast-spreading ground
cover. Best of all is the lovely
burgundy marbling, which radiates
from the midrib outward throughout
each leaf. The masses of white
Foam Flowers are 12" above the
foliage and make a splash through
the woods. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Cultivar
Tradescantia
Tiarella wherryi
Foam Flower
It blooms heavily in the spring with
white flower spikes, then occasionally flowers until frost. The clump
forming foliage often turns red when
it gets cold and grows 10-12" tall.
This native is a good choice for
shady or woodland garden.
Plant 12" apart.
Cultivar
Zones 4 - 8
F
Tradescantia andersoniana
‘Bilberry Ice’
Spiderwort
The white three-petal flowers
w/ a lavender splash that give
a cool look in June and July. A
compact grower at 15". Cut it
back hard after flowering for a
second flush of bloom and
thicker foliage.
Zones 5 - 8
Cultivar
Tradescantia andersoniana
‘Sweet Kate’
Spiderwort
Truly iridescent yellow
foliage at 24" w/ brilliant
gentian blue flowers is
such a visual blast, we are
compelled to offer this
Spiderwort that can’t help
but brighten the shade
garden. Expect flowers in
June and July.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Cultivar
Tricyrtis
Tradescantia rosea ‘Morning Grace’
Spiderwort
A native of the southeast, this dwarf
variety is long-blooming from June to
September with lovely lavender-pink
triangular shaped flowers. Daylily-like
foliage grows to only 8" and remains
clean all season. ‘Morning Grace’ requires
average moisture in partial shade and will
be well placed in the wildflower garden,
rock garden or a more formal perennial
border.
Plant 8" apart.
Zones 6 - 9
Cultivar
Tricyrtis x ‘Sinonome’
Toad Lily
Great woodland, this Toad
Lily’s orchid-like flowers
magically appear Aug-Sept. Its
upright-facing white flowers
have ruby speckling and form
a nice 3' clump. Drought
tolerantw/ clean, shiny, dark
green leaves. Take these
beauties inside as cut flowers
as they will rival exotic
tropical orchids.
Plant 18" apart.
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Samurai’
Toad Lily
Late summer purple orchid-like flowers with
dark purple speckling and yellow throats
appear like small fairy-tale warriors making
a stand on green and golden-edged
variegated foliage. This compact variety
grows to 12-18" tall and appreciates a trim
mid-season to encourage branching. Prefers
well-drained soil with plenty of organic
matter.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 6 - 8
Zones 4 - 9
Heavy
Traffic
Medium
Traffic
Complementary
Verbena
Zones 7 - 10
Cultivar
Veronica
Vernonia noveboracensis
Veronica alpina ‘Alba’
Speedwell
A dwarf with white spikes above rich
green foliage, this 8–10" little
Veronica blooms from June to
September. As vigorous a grower as it
is, deadheading should prolong
blooming well into the fall. Try it
with Penstemon ‘Husker Red’,
Japanese Blood Grass, and white
Phlox ‘David’ for graceful variety in
foliage and glowing white flower
color. Plant 18" apart
Vernonia noveboracensis
New York Ironweed
This eastern U.S. native is commonly
seen in wet meadows with its intense
purplish-red flower clusters ablaze in
late summer on 4-7’ tall stems. A
strong, dependable, drought tolerant
plant that performs in poorly drained or
well drained soil. Try it with Solidago
Fireworks, Rudbeckia Goldquelle or
tall native grasses.
Plant 30" apart
Zones 4 - 8
Zones 4 - 8
Veronica longifolia ‘Eveline’
Speedwell
Grows to 20" tall with its upright
plant habit. Top tapered spikes of
purple-red flowers bloom MayJune. It is a butterfly magnet. Try it
with Platycodon Sentimental Blue,
Coreopsis Early Sunrise and
Echinacea Ruby Star. PP#14888.
Plant 12" apart
Veronica oltensis
Creeping Speedwell
A Veronica exists for almost every
garden situation with this delightful
little drought-tolerant one well suited
to the xeric garden, rock garden, or
sunny path. Thick emerald green
leaves reach a mere 1" in height and
will spread to fill in between rocks or
pavers. Violet-blue flowers bloom in
late spring to early summer. Provide
moderate moisture and good drainage.
Plant 8" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 8
Veronica peduncularis
‘Georgia Blue’
Dainty, little round sky-blue
flowers in low mounds in April and
May are a sweet alternative to
traditional Veronica spikes. At 12" it
makes a great ground cover in full
sun with good drainage. Don’t be
deceived by its name; this hardy
perennial derives from the former
Soviet state, not our own southern
one of the same name. Plant 18"
apart.
Zones 5 - 8
Shade
Verbena x
‘Homestead Purple’
Vervain
Deep purple flower
clusters bloom May over
vigorous foliage of 6–
10". Hardy to 9 degrees.
Take a few cuttings
indoors in late fall to
insure next year’s supply.
It thrives on haircuts
throughout the season.
Plant 18" apart.
Perennials
Zones 7 - 10
Verbena x
‘Homestead Carpet
Red’Vervain
A bright red cousin to
‘Homestead Purple’
will fill you with color
from May until frost.
Trailing green foliage
at 4-6" tall. A Great
ground cover in full
sun, cutting back to
encourage new growth.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 7 - 10
Cultivar
Perennials
Verbena bonariensis
Tall Verbena
Purpletop verbena, it
has purple flower
clusters on stiff, widely
branched stems
growing 3-4’ and lance
shaped serrated leaves.
Excellent in the back of
the border with its airy
appearance. Blooms
through the summer.
Plant 18" apart.
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Veronica repens ‘Sunshine’
Golden Creeping Speedwell
With many choices of creeping ground
covers, this cheerful and bright Veronica
offers unusual chartreuse tiny oval leaves
that will form a mat to 1" in height
complimented by tiny blue flowers spikes
in early summer. Lighting up a shady
corner or path with its vivid foliage,
‘Sunshine’ is tolerant of light foot traffic
and will thrive in full sun with adequate
moisture.
Plant 8" apart.
Zones 4 - 9
Part Shade/Sun
Sun
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Perennials
Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’
Yarrow
A marvelous cut flower that is longlasting in the vase, and a great choice
for the front of the border. Compact
15" tall glossy green foliage is
topped with bright rose-pink spikes
in mid-summer. Performs best in
average, well-drained soil in full sun.
Blooms for several weeks and looks
great with Leucanthemum ‘Snow
Lady’ and Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’.
Plant 18" apart
Zones 5 - 9
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’
Speedwell
Deep violet-blue spikes on this very
compact Veronica don’t grow over
17". The flower spikes are held well
above the foliage, making them
especially showy. ‘Royal Candles’
also drew our attention being free of
problems with leaf spot, disease and
insects that plague other Veronicas.
It also keeps its lower leaves that are
a rich glossy green.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Veronica spicata ‘Tickled Pink’
Speedwell
Bright clear pink flowers are a
breakthrough for Veronica. It is a
sport of Veronica ‘Goodness
Grows’, with the same compact
habit and long bloom time. Blooms
from late spring to mid summer and
grows to a height of 15". Try it in
your garden with Nepeta Dropmore,
Coreopsis Crème Brulee and
Echinacea Little Giant. PPAF
16182. Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 - 9
Veronica x ‘Sunny Border Blue’
Speedwell
Intense, dark violet-blue flower
spikes emerge from lovely, rich
green, strong foliage from June
through August to a height of 18"
on this versatile plant. Judging
from its popularity in the nursery,
it is no surprise it was judged
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 - 8
Veronica ‘Tidal Pool’
Creeping Speedwell
This carefree, low growing, creeping
groundcover from Dr. Jim Ault of
the Chicago Botanic Gardens is a
beauty in spring when intense blue
flowers with bright white centers
hug the foliage for weeks. The 2-3"
tall foliage has small oak-like leaves
that are medium green with a bluish
cast. Heat, humidity and drought
tolerant. PP#23341
Plant 18" apart
Zones 4 - 8
Veronica x ‘Whitewater’
Speedwell
Tolerant of light foot traffic but too
adorable to step on when the small pure
white flowers cover the glossy green
foliage from early spring to mid-summer.
Perfect for rock gardens or planted around
flagstones, the 4-6" tall creeping foliage
has scalloped leaves that turn burgundy to
bronze in the fall. Prefers well-drained
soil with average moisture. PPAF
Plant 12" apart
Zones 4 - 7
Vinca minor
Common periwinkle/ Creeping
myrtle
Phlox-like blue-violet flowers
light up against the 1 ½” long
glossy green leaves in early spring.
The 18" evergreen trailing stems
reach a height of 4-6" and will
continue to bloom intermittently
throughout the summer. Provide
moist well-drained soil and more
shade in warmer climates. Plant 612" apart.
Viola
Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’
Prostrate Blue Violet
This little native jewel is a selection from
the plant introduction program at the Mt.
Cuba Center. Trailing stems form a mat,
reaching 3-5". The heart-shaped silvery
leaves have prominent green veins and
purplish to burgundy undersides, and are
graced with lavender-blue flowers
beginning in early spring. Prefers partial
to full shade in moist, well drained soil
and is drought tolerant once established.
Plant 10" apart
Zones 5 - 8
Zones 4 - 9
Heavy
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Medium
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Complementary

Iberis Hypericum Iris

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