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Amsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas blue star) 

PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR 2011

 

 

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.

Aconitum

Bressingham Spire

Monkshood

 

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. 

Arisaema triphyllum

Jack in the Pulpit

 

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. 

Aruncus aethusifolius

Dwarf Korean Goatsbeard 

 

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. 

Asarum canadense

Canadian Wild Ginger 

 

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. 

Astilbe

Bridal Veil

 

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.

Astilbe

Fanal

 

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.

Astrantia major 'Star of Beauty'

 

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.

Athyrium felix-forma

Lady in Red Fern 

Very distinctive fern with burgundy red coloured stems that emerge in early spring. 

Size: 24" high 

Athyrium Nipponicum Metallicum or Picum

Metallic Japanese Painted Fern 

 

 

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. 

Athyrium nipponicum 'Regal Red'

Fern 

 

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. 

Athyrium nipponicum pictum 'Applecourt' 

Fern 

 

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. 

Brunnera

macrophylla Langtrees

Heartleaf Alkanet 

 

 

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. 

Brunnera

macrophylla

Jack Frost

Siberian Bugloss

 

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. 

Cimicifuga simplex

Brunette

Bugbane

Black Snakeroot

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. 

Cimicifuga simplex Atropurpurea

Bugbane

Black Snakeroot 

 

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.  

Cystopteris bulbifera ‘Crispa’ 

Fern

 

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. 

Dicentra

Bleeding Hearts

Burning Hearts    

 

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. 

Dicentra

Bleedingheart

Adrian Bloom

 

 

 

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.

Dicentra

Bleedingheart

Luxuriant 

 

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.

Dicentra

Old-fashioned Bleedingheart

spectabilis 

 

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.

Dicentra

 'Red Fountain'

 

 

 

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. 

Dicentra

Old-fashioned Bleedingheart

spectabilis "Alba"

 

 

 

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. 

Dicentra

Bleeding Hearts

Valentine    

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. 

     
Echinacea
Magnus

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. 

Echinacea Razzmatazz

Double

Coneflower

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. 

Eryngium Blue Glitter

Sea Holly

 

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.

Euonymus 

fortunei

'Emerald 'n' Gold' 

 

 

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. 

Euonymus 

fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

 

 

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.

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’

Common Name:Variegated Meadowsweet

 

 

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.

Heliopsis

False Sunflower

Helianthoides 

 

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.

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Burnished Bronze    

 

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Caramel    

 

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Citronelle 

 

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Marmalade    

 

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Midnight Rose  

 

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

'Pistache' PPAF    

 

'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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

Plum Pudding    

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. 

Heuchera

Coral Bells

'Tiramisu' PPAF    

'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. 

Lamium

Maculatum

Chequers

 

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.

Lamium

Maculatum

Pink Pewter

 

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.

Liatris Blazing Star-Spicata Kobold

Gayfeather

 

Blazing stars are tough, drought tolerant North American native wildflowers.  Good compact habit, mauve flowers.

Size: 36" H. by 18" wide.

Ligularia

Britt-Marie Crawford

 

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.

Ligularia

Dentata Desdemona

 

Large handsome purplish leaves, contrasting branching heads of bright-orange daisies.  An unforgettable combination.

Size:  36"  to 48" H. by 36" wide.

Ligularia 

Dentata Othello

 

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.

Lysimachia

Ciliata 'Firecracker'

 

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.

Monarda

Jacob Cline

Bee-Balm

Bergamot

 

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. 

Oenothera fruticosa

Evening Primrose, Sundrops

Summer Solstice

 

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

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.

Phlox Nicky

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.

Pulmonaria

Little Star

Lungwort

 

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.  

Pulmonaria

Longifolia Bertram Anderson

Lungwort

 

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. 

Pulmonaria

Longifolia subsp. cevennensis

Lungwort 

 

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. 

Pulmonaria

Majeste

Lungwort 

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.

Pulmonaria

Mrs. Kittle

Lungwort 

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. 

Pulmonaria

Mrs. Moon

Lungwort 

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. 

Pulmonaria

Raspberry Splash

Lungwort

 

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. 

Pulmonaria

Silver Shimmers

Lungwort 

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.

Pulmonaria

Silver Streamers

Lungwort 

 

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.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Goldsturm

Goldstorm Coneflower

 

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. 

Rudbeckia magnus

Echinacea

Purple coneflower 

 

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 

Rudbeckia

Echinacea

White coneflower 

 

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 

Sedum Stonecrop

Sieboldii 

 

Beautiful blue green scalloped  with pink foliage, large heads of pink flowers appear in late fall.  Deciduous. 

Size:  6" H. by 12" W.  

Silphium

Prairie Cup Plant 

 

Native Hedge screen. 

Size: 8 feet Height. 

Tradescantia

Hawaiian Punch’

Spiderwort 

 

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. 

Tradescantia

Purple Profusion

Spiderwort 

 

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. 

Tradescantia

Rubra

Spiderwort 

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. 

Viola sororia

Violet

Freckles

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. 

Viola odorata

Violet

Royal Robe 

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. 




 

 
   
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