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Perennial
Inventory |

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Description
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Amsonia hubrichtii
(Arkansas blue star)
PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR 2011
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Perennial Plant
Association named Amsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas amsonia,
Arkansas blue star) as its 2011 Perennial Plant of the
Year. Native to the Ouachita Mountains in central
Arkansas, this bushy plant produces light blue
star-shaped flowers and fine, feathery ¾-inch long
foliage. It blooms during April and May. The flower
color lightens in warmer temperatures. Univ. of Ga.
horticulture professor Allan Armitage said the plant
makes an outstanding display, particularly in the fall
when the leaves turn a golden yellow color. This low
maintenance, full sun plant is hardy to USDA Hardiness
Zones 5-9.
Size: 36"H. by 36" wide. |
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Aconitum
Bressingham Spire
Monkshood |
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Monkshood are wonderful, old fashioned
perennials, perfectly suited for border plantings. This
selection has a neat, compact habit, bearing spikes of
deep violet-blue flowers on good strong stems that
should not require staking. Excellent for cutting.
Useful both in the garden as well as in mixed
containers. Plants prefer a site that will not dry out,
away from thirsty tree roots. In hot summer areas this
will need protection from afternoon sun. Easily divided
every 3 to 4 years, in early spring.
Size: 35" H. by 23" wide. |
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Arisaema triphyllum
Jack in the Pulpit |
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Arisaema triphyllum
(Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Bog onion, Brown dragon, Indian
turnip, Wake robin or Wild turnip) is a herbaceous
perennial plant growing from a
corm. It is a highly variable species typically growing
from 30 to 65 cm in height with three parted leaves and
flowers contained in a spadix that is covered by a hood.
It is native to eastern North America, occurring in
moist woodlands and thickets from Nova Scotia west to
Minnesota, and south to southern Florida.
Size: Varies 12 to 18
inches high. |
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Aruncus aethusifolius
Dwarf Korean
Goatsbeard |
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A wonderful miniature only 8-12" tall.
Forms a mound of bright green, lacy foliage adorned by
miniature, creamy white flower plumes in mid-summer. An
excellent woodland subject happy in a shady, moist,
well-drained location. A great companion for some of the
dwarf Hosta such as Ginko Craig. This is a long lived,
low-maintenance perennial -- not flamboyant but
definitely has a lot of class. Protect from winter
wet. |
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Asarum canadense
Canadian Wild
Ginger |

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This is a first-rate
groundcover plant for shady areas, native to the
woodlands of Eastern North America. It forms a solid
patch of downy green kidney-shaped leaves, with
ground-hugging brown flowers hiding beneath. Takes a
couple of years to settle into place, then begins to go
a great job of colonizing. Deciduous in winter. Combines
well with Hosta or ferns in a moist woodland setting.
This is more vigorous than the European Wild Ginger but
is easy to control and not considered invasive. Clumps
may be divided in the spring or early autumn.
Size: 6" high by 12"
wide. |
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Astilbe
Bridal Veil |

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The Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’, Astilbe
arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with white
blooms and lacy deep green on bronze-green foliage. The
flowers contrast wonderfully with its dark green glossy
foliage. Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ blooms in mid summer and
is 28-30” tall and a plant width of 36”. Do not allow
Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ to dry out. It is most
successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some
morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this
plant.
Size: 32" H. by 36"
wide. |
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Astilbe
Fanal |

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Queen of flowers for shady
areas, with their fluffy plumes. Bronzy-red
foliage in spring, later becoming green. Narrow
spikes of deep red.
Size: 22" H. by 30"
wide. |
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Astrantia major 'Star of Beauty' |

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Astrantias
prefer sun or partial shade, moist leafy soil. Flowers
are good for cutting from June to August. Enclosing
bracts are enlarged forming a ruff within which is a
pincushion like flower umbel. Palmate leaves. Moisture
loving, like woodland. Early summer flowering. Tough
rootstock. The A. major varieties will tolerate drier
conditions..
Size: 24" H. by
12"
wide. |
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Athyrium felix-forma
Lady in Red
Fern |

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Very distinctive fern with
burgundy red coloured stems that emerge in early
spring.
Size: 24"
high |
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Athyrium Nipponicum Metallicum or
Picum
Metallic Japanese Painted
Fern |
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Choice selection of
Japanese painted fern, having dark burgundy arching
stems and silvery fronds; best in sheltered areas.
Fantastic foliage for the shaded garden. 2004
Perennial plant of the year by Perennial Plant
Association.
Size: 18" high. |
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Athyrium nipponicum
'Regal Red'
Fern |
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Handsome
and ruffled, this intensely hued deciduous selection of
Japanese Painted Fern has dark violet red interiors
contrasted by bright silver edges making each leaflet
distinct and creating an overall tapestry effect. The
pinnules twist a little giving the frond a "fluffed" up
look. Combines beautifully with red-purple Heucheras.
Adds lasting color to bouquets. .
Size: 18" high. |
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Athyrium nipponicum
pictum 'Applecourt'
Fern |
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The wonderful tri-colored
(burgundy,gray,& green) fronds of
Japanese Painted Fern now have an added twist, or
actually an added "crest" (an extra division in the
frond) making them seem fuller.
Size: 18" high. |
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Brunnera
macrophylla
Langtrees
Heartleaf
Alkanet |

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A superb specimen perennial,
forming a clump of heart-shaped leaves with a V-shaped
pattern of silvery spots. Sprays of bright blue
Forget-me-not flowers appear in mid to late spring. This
is a choice collector's plant, much in demand, but often
with limited supply. Excellent for the woodland garden.
Keep out of hot afternoon sun, as the leaves can scorch
easily. Plants may be divided carefully in early fall,
but very small pieces have a tendency to revert to plain
green.
Size: 18" high by 18"
wide. |
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Brunnera
macrophylla
Jack Frost
Siberian
Bugloss |

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A superb new specimen
perennial, forming a clump of heart-shaped silver
leaves, delicately veined with mint green. Sprays of
bright blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in mid to late
spring. This is a choice collector's plant, much in
demand, but often with limited supply. Excellent for the
woodland garden. Keep out of hot afternoon sun, as the
leaves can scorch easily. Plants may be divided
carefully in early fall, but very small pieces have a
tendency to revert to plain green.
Size: 16" high by 18"
wide. |
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Cimicifuga simplex
Brunette
Bugbane
Black Snakeroot |

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Bugbanes are late-season blooming
perennials, generally planted in rich moist woodland
situations. 'Brunette' is an exceptionally beautiful
selection, valued for its large Astilbe-like leaves of
purple black. Arching wands or bottlebrush spikes of
fragrant pale-pink flowers rise above the clump in early
fall. Great for cutting. In cool summer areas this will
grow well in sunny sites, otherwise choose a part-shade
location, protected from hot afternoon sun. Plants will
take about three years to develop into a mature clump. A
striking specimen!
Size: 70" high by 29" wide. |
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Cimicifuga simplex
Atropurpurea
Bugbane
Black Snakeroot |
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Bugbanes are late-season blooming
perennials, generally planted in rich moist woodland
situations. This is a variable strain, valued for its
large Astilbe-like leaves that range in color from deep
green to bronzy purple. Arching wands or bottlebrush
spikes of fragrant pale-pink flowers rise above the
clump in early fall. Great for cutting. In cool summer
areas this will grow well in sunny sites, otherwise
choose a part-shade location protected from hot
afternoon sun. Plants will take about three years to
develop into a mature clump. A striking
specimen!
Size: 70" high by 29" wide. |
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Cystopteris bulbifera
‘Crispa’
Fern |
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A distictive fern native to
Canada with soft green fronds producing bulbils.
These fall and rapidly develop into new plants. As
the most rapid spreading fern, growing to 16" hight,
it's well suited to shade gardens and as a ground cover
under trees. |
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Dicentra
Bleeding
Hearts
Burning
Hearts |
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Dicentra Burning Hearts is the longest
flowering shade perennial ever and the first ever
FRAGRANT Dicentra blooming non-stop from spring-fall!
Burning Hearts outclasses any other
bleeding heart! Not only does it have good looks, but it
won't melt down like other Dicentra.
This graceful
shade perennial ushers
in spring with the most charming heart-shaped,
large nodding deep red fragrant flowers etched with
white. Blooms keep going on and on and just don't know
when to quit!
But it gets even better! Exquisite
non-fading blue-grey foliage is soft to the touch
providing a captivating combination with the rich, red
blooms.
Size: 12" H. by 12"
wide. |
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Dicentra
Bleedingheart
Adrian Bloom
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The various selections of
Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact
habit and long season of bloom. This selection forms a
vigorous clump of blue-green leaves, topped by clusters
of delicate, dangling heart shaped flowers in a bright
ruby-red shade. Excellent for edging, and very useful in
mixed containers and tubs. May be divided in fall or
early spring. Removing faded flowers regularly will
promote lots of new buds to form.
Size: 12" high by 18"
wide. |
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Dicentra
Bleedingheart
Luxuriant |

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The various selections of
Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact
habit and long season of bloom. This selection forms a
vigorous clump of blue-green leaves, topped by clusters
of delicate, dangling heart shaped flowers in a deep
cerise-pink shade. Excellent for edging, and very useful
for mixed containers and tubs. May be divided in fall or
early spring. Removing faded flowers will promote lots
of new buds to form.
Size: 12" high by 18"
wide. |
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Dicentra
Old-fashioned
Bleedingheart
spectabilis |

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One of the most popular of
old-fashioned garden plants, Bleedinghearts burst into
flower in late spring. Plants form a bushy, upright
mound of light green foliage, with a somewhat ferny
appearance. Dangling bright-pink locket flowers are held
on arching stems, and these are excellent for cutting.
Performs best in a rich, moist soil with partial shade,
or at least protection from hot afternoon sun. After
flowering, the plants should be sheared back to 6 inches
tall, to rejuvenate the foliage.
Size: 35" high by 35"
wide. |
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Dicentra
'Red Fountain'
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The various
selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for
their compact habit and long season of bloom. This
recent introduction forms a vigorous mound of powdery
blue-grey leaves, topped by clusters of heart-shaped
flowers in a glowing cherry-red shade. Excellent for
edging, and very useful for mixed containers and tubs.
Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of
new buds to form. In cool summer regions plants may
tolerate direct sun. Continued blooming may stop in hot
summer regions.
Size: 12" high by
18"
wide. |
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Dicentra
Old-fashioned
Bleedingheart
spectabilis "Alba"
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One of the most popular of
old-fashioned garden plants, Bleedinghearts burst into
flower in late spring. Plants form a bushy, upright
mound of light green foliage, with a somewhat ferny
appearance. Dangling white locket flowers are held on
arching stems, and these are excellent for cutting.
Performs best in a rich, moist soil with partial shade,
or at least protection from hot afternoon sun. After
flowering, the plants should be sheared back to 6 inches
tall, to rejuvenate the foliage.
Size: 35" high by 35"
wide. |
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Dicentra
Bleeding
Hearts
Valentine
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Scarlet,
heart-shaped blooms drip from complimentary, arching red
stems of this outstanding variety. Commonly known as
Bleeding Heart, Dicentra ‘Valentine’ will be the star of
your spring border, right from the moment the
plum-coloured, shoots push through the soil in spring.
The delicate ferny foliage matures to a glorious, dark
grey-green – the perfect backdrop for its elegant
blooms. This beautiful hardy perennial thrives in damp
borders and woodland gardens, but looks equally
spectacular spilling over the edges of a shady patio
container.
Size: 24" H. by
20"
wide. |
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Echinacea
Magnus |
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The Echinacea ‘Magnus’ Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea,
also known as Purple Coneflower, Hedge coneflower, and
Black Sampson, is an easy to grow flower that produces
beautiful deep purple daisy-like flowers, a bit larger
than the rest of its family. It was Perennial Plant of
the Year in 1998, one can see why. Blooming from July to
October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees
and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial
gardens..
Size: 36"
high by 24" wide. |
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Echinacea Razzmatazz
Double
Coneflower |

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The
First Double-Flowered Echinacea the World has Ever Seen!
Same
terrific adaptability to heat, humidity, cold, and
drought, from one end of the country to the other!
Like all Echinacea, Razzmatazz is totally
durable, disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, heat- and
humidity-loving, and untroubled by pests and diseases. A
native species (E. purpurea, the beloved Purple
Coneflower), it adapts to locations across the Canada
and the US., and doesn't mind less than ideal
soil.
Size: 23"
high by 18" wide. |
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Eryngium Blue Glitter
Sea Holly
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Looking for a perennial that will grow in that hot, sun-baked spot in your landscape? Sea Holly is just the plant! It thrives in that type of climate, and even grows in high-salt soils too (think seaside).
Sea Holly is adored by florists and gardeners alike for its unique and long lasting, blue, spiny flowers which add interesting color and texture to bouquets or the garden. They are produced on intensely silver-blue stems and stand high above the basal rosette of blue-green, deeply toothed, smooth textured leaves.
'Blue Glitter' is an improvement over older varieties because it matures quickly, produces a greater number of flowers, and has a more intense blue flower color. It does not require vernalization to bloom, which is an advantage to gardeners in southern zones.
This species of Eryngium is one of the hardiest and it has proven to be a reliable, long-lived perennial..
Size: 6 to 8 "
high by 16" wide. |
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Euonymus
fortunei
'Emerald 'n'
Gold' |

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This excellent form has
leathery, oval green leaves with a strong golden-yellow
edging. Plants may be massed together as a groundcover,
or planted as a specimen shrub. Easily clipped to nearly
any height. Will also climb as a vine. Space 2 to 4 per
square yard. Evergreen. CAUTION: Harmful if
eaten.
Size: 39" H. by 39"
wide. |
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Euonymus
fortunei 'Emerald
Gaiety' |

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This excellent form has
leathery, oval green leaves with a strong white edging.
Plants may be massed together as a groundcover, or
planted as a specimen shrub. Easily clipped to nearly
any height. Will also climb as a vine. Space 2 to 4 per
square yard. Evergreen. CAUTION: Harmful if
eaten.
Size: 39" H. by 39"
wide. |
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Filipendula
ulmaria ‘Variegata’
Common
Name:Variegated
Meadowsweet |

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European
Meadowsweet is a border perennial with bold, ferny
foliage similar to Astilbe. Plants form a bushy
clump, bearing sprays of white flowers in early summer.
This selection is grown more for the green and
creamy-yellow variegated foliage, the flowers are
sometimes trimmed off to encourage more leaves.
Outstanding in containers, or as an accent. Clumps may
be easily divided in early spring. Requires a soil that
will not dry out during the summer.
Size: 23" H. by
23"
wide. |
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Heliopsis
False Sunflower
Helianthoides
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The longest flowering of the
tall daisy flowered perennials, with large single
golden daisies that bloom in succession over
several months. Native North American
wildflower.
Size" 48" H. by 24"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Burnished Bronze |
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A hybrid between Coral Bells and Foam
Flower, combining the best traits of both into one
plant. This recent selection forms a low mound of large
lobed leaves, purple and bronze in color, with a glossy
finish. Sprays of light-pink flowers appear in late
spring and through early summer. Nice choice for the
woodland garden, or for edging in a shady perennial
border or rock garden. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
Foliage should be left alone in the fall, but plants may
be tidied up in spring by removing any brown or
tired-looking leaves.
Size: 18" H. by 18"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Caramel |
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A robust grower
that has fuzzy, bright yellow-orange leaves with
purple-red undersides. Much brighter coloration
that Amber Wages. Great compact habit, forms a
tight mound. Cream flowers.
Size: 12" H. by
14"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Citronelle |
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Coral Bells Citronelle, Heuchera x villosa
'Citronelle' PPAF, is a flashy new sport of Heuchera
'Caramel'. The large lobed leaves are a striking
lime-yellow color that will definitely draw
attention in the garden! Since it is a villosa type,
Heuchera 'Citronelle' is a strong grower and sun
tolerant. The creamy white flowers in mid to late
summer are an added bonus, but this hot new Heuchera
is worthy of planting just for the foliage alone!
Very unusual and striking! Plant coral bells in
medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. They
look especially good around the edge of borders,
near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock
gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an
attractive ground cover. Excellent in partly shaded
borders, under trees, and even mixed into ornamental
containers on shady patios. Heuchera is susceptible
to rot, so good drainage is essential while roots
establish themselves.
Size: 12" H. by
14"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Marmalade |
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Marmalade Coral Bells
features dainty spikes of indian red bell-shaped flowers
rising above the foliage from late spring to early
summer. It's attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge
pink in spring, turning coppery bronze in colour with
curious hot pink undersides and tinges of harvest gold
the rest of the year..
Size: 18" H. by
16"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Midnight
Rose |
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This unique sport of
Obsidian has deep purple black leaves that are splashed
with hot pink in spring. As the season progresses,
the spots lighten to creamy pink. Insignificant
flowers.
Size: 10" H by 24" wide.
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
'Pistache'
PPAF |
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'Pistache'
is a robust grower with large, light lime green to
chartreuse-yellow leaves depending on the sun exposure.
The color is a perfect foil for blue hostas or
purple-leaved heucheras. However, since the leaves are
so light in color, this variety appreciates more shade
than some of the other villosa hybrids. It is
from Thierry Delabroye of France.
This plant is a
Heuchera villosa hybrid. The villosa
species is a large, late blooming type that exhibits an
increased tolerance of high heat and humidity over other
species. Most produce cream flowers in midsummer, though
they are grown more for their fantastic foliage.
Size: 10" H. by
14"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
Plum
Pudding |

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One of our finest and still considered a
“plum.” The color is beyond burgundy . . . a shimmering
plum purple. Shiny foliage and a tight habit. Excellent
foil for variegated, silvered and golden plants. Gold
medal winner VKC Nieuw, Belgium ‘96.
Size: 26" H. by 18"
wide. |
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Heuchera
Coral Bells
'Tiramisu'
PPAF |

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'Tiramisu'
is a very showy H. villosa hybrid and it
represents a breakthrough in heuchera breeding. In both
spring and fall, the chartreuse foliage has a heavy
smattering of brick red coloration that radiates out
from the midrib of each leaf. During the summer, the
leaves lighten to chartreuse and develop a light silver
overlay. 'Tiramisu'
has a fantastic compact habit, so it looks great in
containers or as edging. This absolutely unique heuchera
is from hybridizer Thierry Delabroye of France.
This plant is a Heuchera villosa hybrid. The villosa
species is a large, late blooming type that exhibits an
increased tolerance of high heat and humidity over other
species. Most produce cream flowers in midsummer, though
they are grown more for their fantastic foliage.
Size: 8" H. by
10"
wide. |
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Lamium
Maculatum
Chequers |

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Handsome tiny ground cover
with small silver and green leaves. Clusters
of pink flowers appear in spring and sporadically
until late fall. Perfect for edging, walls and in
containers.
Size: 6" to 12" H. by
24" wide. |
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Lamium
Maculatum
Pink Pewter |

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Handsome tiny ground cover
with dark green with silver central stripe.
Clusters of pink flowers appear in spring and
sporadically until late fall. Perfect for edging,
walls and in containers.
Size: 6" to 12" H. by
24" wide. |
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Liatris Blazing Star-Spicata
Kobold
Gayfeather |

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Blazing stars are tough,
drought tolerant North American native
wildflowers. Good compact habit, mauve
flowers.
Size: 36" H. by 18"
wide. |
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Ligularia
Britt-Marie
Crawford |

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An exciting new Ligularia
with the deepest maroon/black leaves and orange
daisy-like flowers. Grow in fertile, moisture retentive
soil in full sun or partial shade.
Size: 36" to 48"
H. by 36" wide. |
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Ligularia
Dentata
Desdemona |

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Large handsome purplish
leaves, contrasting branching heads of bright-orange
daisies. An unforgettable combination.
Size: 36" to 48"
H. by 36" wide. |
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Ligularia
Dentata Othello |

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The most commonly seen
species with its large green rhubarb-like rounded leaves
that form a large clump. Tall spikes of
golden-yellow flowers put on a great show at the back of
a summer border. Excellent waterside
specimen. Heat tolerant.
Size: 36" to 48"
H. by 36" wide. |
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Lysimachia
Ciliata
'Firecracker' |

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A species native to the
eastern US, this select form has rich bronze-purple
leaves, forming a loose upright clump. The nodding
yellow flowers contrast beautifully. Although this
spreads to from a patch, it is not too
invasive.
Size: 36" H. by 24"
wide. |
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Monarda
Jacob Cline
Bee-Balm
Bergamot
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Beebalm is a traditional
favourite for the perennial border, with a striking
display of richly-colored flowers through the summer
months. This selection features bright scarlet red
flowers, arranged in large, shaggy heads. Foliage is
delightfully fragrant, and significantly more resistant
to powdery mildew than most older varieties. A favourite
of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Beebalm spreads
quickly: reduce clump size in early spring. Garden
selections all have been bred from native North American
wildflower species. Flowers are edible.
Size: 47" H. by 27"
wide. |
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Oenothera fruticosa
Evening Primrose, Sundrops
Summer
Solstice |
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Yellow Sundrops burst into a riot of
satiny flowers in early summer. This German selection
has large, bright yellow blooms over a long season,
contrasting well against a bushy mound of green foliage
with bronzy red highlights. Plants spread to form a
patch. Clumps should be divided every 2 to 3 years to
control the spread, and maintain a bushy habit. Selected
from a wildflower native to Eastern North America.
Drought tolerant once established.
Size: 23" H. by 23"
wide. |
Persicaria
amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' PPAF
Mountain
Fleeceflower |
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This
easy-to-grow, long blooming perennial produces loads of
narrow, pink, bottlebrush-like spiked flowers atop tall,
dark stems for nearly 5 months beginning in early
summer.
The large, ovate, deep
green leaves are clasped directly to the stems and form
an upright, bushy clump in the landscape. It spreads
slowly but is not invasive. Makes an interesting ground
cover when planted in drifts.
Size: 48' H. by 48' wide. |
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Phlox Nicky |
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Tall Garden Phlox.
Magenta flowers, the darkest of all tall garden phlox,
are produced all summer long. Sweetly
Fragrant. Has demonstrated good mildew resistance
in trial gardens.
Size: 36' H. by 40' wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Little Star
Lungwort |
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Long narrow foliage that is
deep forest green foliage with distinct silver spotting.
Rich blue flowers, pink in bud. Powdery-mildew
resistant.
Size: 8" high by 18"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Longifolia Bertram
Anderson
Lungwort |
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This selection blooms a
couple of weeks later than most Lungworts, and features
large clusters of bright cobalt-blue flowers on the ends
of arching stems. Foliage is long and narrow, dark green
with silver spots. Plants should be cut back hard
immediately after blooming, to rejuvenate the leaves,
which will then remain attractive all season. Tolerates
heat and humidity.
Size: 10" high by 23"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Longifolia subsp.
cevennensis
Lungwort |
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This form is found growing
wild in France, and features large clusters of deep
violet-blue flowers on the ends of arching stems.
Foliage is very long and narrow, dark green with silver
spots. Plants should be cut back hard immediately after
blooming, to rejuvenate the leaves, which will then
remain attractive all season. Clumps may be easily
divided in early fall. Tolerates heat and
humidity.
Size: 18" high by 23"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Majeste
Lungwort |

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This selection features light
pink buds that open to clusters of deep-blue bells, over
a mound of stunning solid silver foliage with a glossy
sheen. Plants should be cut back hard immediately after
blooming, to rejuvenate the leaves, which will then
remain attractive all season.
Size: 10" High by 23"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Mrs. Kittle
Lungwort |

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Mrs. Kittle sounds, and is,
endearing with Lilac flowers over red-tinged foliage and
white spots! A definite "need" for the Pulmonaria
collector!
Size: 8" high by 12"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Mrs. Moon
Lungwort |

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This selection features light
pink buds that open to clusters of bright blue bells,
the green leaves are heavily spotted in silver. Plants
should be cut back hard immediately after blooming, to
rejuvenate the leaves, which will then remain attractive
all season. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Clumps may
be easily divided in early fall.
Size: 12" high by 23"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Raspberry Splash
Lungwort |
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Despite their unfortunate
common name, Lungworts are among the most dependable and
showy spring-blooming perennials, and many types have
attractive foliage throughout the season. This selection
features clusters of upfacing deep raspberry-pink bells,
the narrow green leaves are heavily spotted in silver.
Plants should be cut back hard immediately after
blooming, to rejuvenate the leaves, which will then
remain attractive all season.
Size: 14" high by 23"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Silver Shimmers
Lungwort |

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This selection has clusters
of large violet-blue bells, over a stunning mound of
heavily silvered green leaves. Cut plants back to 3
inches after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage.
Evergreen in mild winter regions. Powdery mildew is
sometimes a problem; use a fungicide to prevent this.
Plants prefer a rich, moist soil without the competition
of surface-rooted trees.
Size: 10" high by 18"
wide. |
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Pulmonaria
Silver Streamers
Lungwort |
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Fantastic ruffling along the
edges of silvery lanceolate leaves. Combine with dark
leaved Heuchera for a lovely effect. Blue to
rose-pink flowers. Has P. ‘Excalibur’ in its
blood. Mildew resistant.
Size: 8" hight by 20"
wide. |
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Rudbeckia fulgida
Goldsturm
Goldstorm Coneflower |
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Among the best border perennials
available, this is a selection of one of our native
North American wildflowers. Plants make a bushy, upright
clump with a profuse display of brown-eyed,
golden-orange daisies from midsummer through the fall.
Seedheads have good winter interest. A terrific choice
for mass planting, combining especially well with
ornamental grasses. Excellent for cutting. Removing
faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the
blooming time. Plants may be easily divided in early
spring. Attractive to butterflies. A former Perennial
Plant of the Year in 1999.
Size: 29" H. by 23"
wide. |
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Rudbeckia magnus
Echinacea
Purple coneflower |
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A selection of our most popular native
North American wildflower with larger, more vibrantly
colored flowers than the species. From a central brown
cone the rose-pink petals are held flat, rather than
drooping like the species. Coneflowers bloom in summer
and fall , forming a showy, upright clump which is a
favourite feeding station for many butterflies. Seed
heads are useful in dried arrangements. Plants may be
easily divided in early spring. Self-sown plants can
also be moved at that time. Excellent for cutting.
Selected as Perennial Plant Plant of the Year in
1998.
Size: 39" H. by 23"
wide |
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Rudbeckia
Echinacea
White coneflower |
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A white-flowered form of the Purple
Coneflower, one of our most popular native wildflowers.
Plants form a medium to tall clump of coarse dark-green
leaves, by midsummer bearing large daisy flowers with
drooping white petals surrounding a greenish-brown
central cone. Removing faded flowers regularly will
greatly increase the flowering period. Seedheads have
good winter interest. Outstanding for cutting.
Attractive to butterflies. Plants may be easily divided
in early spring. Any seedlings that appear can also be
moved at that time. Combines beautifully with the purple
form.
Size: 35" H. by 23"
wide |
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Sedum Stonecrop
Sieboldii |
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Beautiful blue green
scalloped with pink foliage, large heads of
pink flowers appear in late fall.
Deciduous.
Size: 6" H. by 12"
W. |
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Silphium
Prairie Cup
Plant |

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Native Hedge screen.
Size: 8 feet
Height. |
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Tradescantia
Hawaiian Punch’
Spiderwort |
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This is one of several new American
hybrid selections, which are a real improvement on the
older varieties. Narrow grassy green foliage forms a
compact mound that is studded with a summer-long display
of small triangular rich reddish-purple flowers. Flowering
will continue all summer if old blooms are removed.
Spiderworts appreciate a moist, rich soil, and will even
tolerate wet sites beside a stream or pond. Trim back in
midsummer if plants get scruffy. Clumps may be easily
divided in early spring. Attractive to
butterflies.
Size: 18" H. by 23"
wide. |
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Tradescantia
Purple Profusion
Spiderwort
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This is one of several new American
hybrid selections, which are a real improvement on the
older varieties. Narrow grassy green foliage forms a
compact mound that is studded with a summer-long display
of small triangular rich royal-purple flowers. Flowering
will continue all summer if old blooms are removed.
Spiderworts appreciate a moist, rich soil, and will even
tolerate wet sites beside a stream or pond. Trim back in
midsummer if plants get scruffy. Clumps may be easily
divided in early spring. Attractive to
butterflies.
Size: 18" H. by 23"
wide. |
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Tradescantia
Rubra
Spiderwort |

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There are many varieties of Spiderwort
available to gardeners, all of them presenting a long
display of triangular flowers over a clump of grassy
leaves. This selection has large flowers in bright
magenta-red . Plants should be trimmed back hard after
the first flush of flowers is over, to rejuvenate the
foliage and encourage repeat bloom in late summer.
Happiest in a sunny, moist site. Divide clumps every 2
to 3 years in spring. Flowers are attractive to
butterflies.
Size: 23" H. by 23" wide. |
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Viola sororia
Violet
Freckles |

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Another species native to Eastern North
America. Very similar in habit and flowering to V.
obliqua for spring flowering and a carpet of heart
shaped leaves all season long. Prolific self
seeder. White flowers with lavender purple
spots.
Size: 6" H. by 8"
wide. |
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Viola odorata
Violet
Royal
Robe |

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Sweetly fragrant flowers of
deep violet blue in bloom February to May. They grow
best in partial shade. Plants are less than six inches
high. Can also be used for a ground cover. Very
hardy.
Size: 6"
H. by 8"
wide. |