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Perennial Flowers

Achillea ‘Summer Pastels’

Yarrow

Dark green foliage w/flower clusters in a wide range of pastels.  24”-30” tall.  Full sun

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Alchemilla mollis

Lady’s Mantle

Evergreen groundcover with large, lobed, rounded leaves.  Produces small yellow flowers in midsummer.  Does best in moist soil.  Will tolerate full shade to full sun.  Grows to 20” in height.

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Anemone sylvestris

Snowdrop Anemone

Nodding white flowers with yellow centers bloom freely in Spring then follow with white woolly fruit.

Part Shade & can seed freely.

10-18” Height & 15-18” Space.

1 Gallon         

 

Aquilegia ‘Spring Magic Rose & Ivory”’

Columbine

Rose, Pink & Ivory blooms May-June w/ green foliage

18-24” tall, 12-15” space

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Artemesia ‘Nana’

Silvermound

Silver fern-like foliage, 8-10” tall.  Does well in poor soil.  Full sun to part shade.

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Armeria m. ‘Splendens’

Sea Thrift

Rosy Red flowers May-June with green foliage

8-10” high & 12” Space

Full Sun

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Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’

24-32” high, full to part shade, white bloom

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Astilbe ‘Color Flash’

Color Flash Astilbe

Tri-Color Foliage emerges green, matures to burgundy-purple and changes to vibrant gold, orange, and russet in Fall.  Light pink flowers.

Shade to Part-Sun.  Height and width 8-12”.

1 Gallon          

 

Astilbe ‘Color Flash Lime’

Color Flash Lime Astilbe

Unique with glossy green leaves changing to gold shades throughout the season with pink flowers.

Height 8-12” and width 12-18”.  Part-Shade.

1 Gallon          

 

Baptisia ‘Twilite’

Twilite Prairieblues False Indigo

Extremely robust and vigorous bi-color.  Deep violet-blue flowers up to 32” long are held above the blue-green foliage. 

36-48” height and width.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon         

 

Brunnera m. ‘Variegata’

Variegated Siberian Bugloss

False Forget-Me-Not

Large heart shaped leaves w/ delicate clear blue flowers.

1 Gallon         

 

Campanula c. ‘Blue Clips’

Bellflower- Carpathain Harebells

Low growing, 8”, perennial producing violet-blue  cup shaped flowers from June-October.  Bright green foliage.  Full sun to partial shade.

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Campanula c. ‘White Clips’

White Bellflower

Low growing 8” perennial producing white flowers from June-October.  Bright green foliage.  Plants are mound shaped.  Full sun to partial shade.

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Chelone ‘Hot Lips’ “New 2008”

Tutrle Head

Deep green foliage topped with rose pink turtlehead flowers.  Red stems persist most of season.

Full Sun to Part Shade

24-36” Height & 18-24” Space

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Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Creamy-yellow daisy like flowers are produced above finely divided narrow foliage during summer months.  Tolerates dry conditions once established.  Grows best in full sun.

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Coreopsis ‘Sunfire’ “New 2008”

Tickseed

Brilliant yellow face features bold, wine-red marks.  Blooms early and into Fall.

Full Sun

15-20” Height & 18-24” Space

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Coreopsis ‘Sweet Dreams’

Pink Tickseed

Bluish pink petals with a Raspberry base and yellow center. Blooms June-August.

Full Sun

18-24” Height & 15-18”Space

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Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’

Crème Brulee Coreopsis

Threadleaf-type with large creamy yellow flowers. Height 18-24” and Width 24-36”.

Full Sun.

1 Gallon          

 

Dianthus ‘Indian Carpet’

Sweet William

Mixed pink, rose * white w/ clear green foliage

Full sun.  Blooms June-July

8-12” Height & 12” Space

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Dianthus ‘Spangled Star’

Cheddar Pinks

Rose-red blooms with pale pink spots.  Gray-green foliage.  Blooms June-July.

Full Sun

6-8” Height & 12” Space

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Dianthus ‘ Neon Star’

Neon Star Pinks

Deep magenta-pink flowers, spicy clove fragrance.  Evergreen glacous foliage forms a compact mound.  Height 6-8” and width 8-12”.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

 

Dianthus ‘Eastern Star’

Eastern Star Pinks

Prolific bloomer.  Cherry-red flowers with plum centers, highlighted by soft pink margins.  Evergreen, glacous-blue foliage.  Inclined to repeat in fall.  height and width 6-8”.

Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

 

 

Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’

Bleeding Heart

Cherry-red flowers can bloom all summer long if given enough moisture.  Part Shade.

12-15” Height & 12” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’

Purple Cone Flower

Rose-pink daisy like flowers are produced in summer months.  Great border plants.  24-36” tall.  Prefers full sun.

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Echinacea ‘White Swan’

White Cone Flower

White daisy like flowers are produced in July-October.

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Echinacea ‘Harvest Moon’

Gold Cone Flower

Deep Gold flowers .  Late bloomer July-September.  Full Sun.

24-30” Height & 24” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Echinacea ‘Sundown’

Orange Cone Flower

Intense Orange flowers July-September.

Full Sun.

30-40” Height & 18-24” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Echinacea ‘CBG Cone 2’

Pixie Meadowbrite Hybrid Coneflower

Compact, drought tolerant, and is perfect for containers, borders and small gardens.

Pink flowers.  18-24” height and width.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

 

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’

Blanket Flower

24-36” / full sun

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Geranium x ‘Johnson’s Blue’

Lilac Cranesbill

Profuse 1 1/2 to 2” blue flowers in May and June. 15-18” tall.  Full sun to part shade.

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Geranium ‘Biokovo’

Cranesbill

Grows to 12-18” tall, light pink flower.  Spicy scented foliage w/great fall color.

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Geranium ‘Claridge Druce’

Claridge Druce Geranium

Broad mounds of glossy greens with darker veins; summer long display of cup-shaped soft pink flowers with cerise veins.

Height and width 18-24”.  Part-Shade to Full Sun.

1 Gallon          

 

Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’

Daylily

Lemon yellow textured flowers.   20-24” tall.

Rebloomer. 

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Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Stella’ “New 2008”

Daylily

Deep Scarlett 3” blooms June-Oct.

Rebloomer.  Full Sun-Part Shade.

18-24” Height & 24” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’

Daylily

Large orange flowers with an extended bloom time.

Height 24-36” and width 18-24”.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

  

Heuchera ‘Ruby Bells’ “New 2008”

Coral Bells

Dense mounds of rounded green foliage and elongated stems with small, brilliant red flowers for a long period in early summer.

Part Shade

12-24” Height & 12” Space

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Heuchera ‘Caramel’

Coral Bells

White flowers with a pink blush and golden caramel foliage with apricot tones.

Part Shade. Blooms Aug.-Sept.

12-18” Height & 15” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Heuchera ‘Pewter Veil’

Coral Bells

Whitish flowers on purple stems with purple-bronze foliage.  Part Shade.  Blooms May-June.

12-24” Height & 15” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Heuchera ‘Amethyst Mist’

Amethyst Mist Coral Bells

Dark purple leaves with silvery-blue overlay and black veining.  Reddish-purple undersides with cream flowers.  Height 8-12” and width 18-24”.

Shade to Part-shade.

1 Gallon           

 

 

 

 

 

Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’

Rose Mallow

Light pink flowers with a darker pink eye and copper-red foliage.  Blooms July-September.

Full Sun-Part Shade. Prefers moist soil.

36-40” Height & 24-30” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Hibiscus ‘Disco Belle Pink’

Rose Mallow

White flowers with a pink edge and copper-red foliage.  Blooms July-September.

Full Sun-Part Shade. Prefers moist soil.

20-30” Height & 30” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’

Plantain Lily

Very large blue green leaves w/ yellow margins full–pt. shade.

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Hosta  u. ‘Mediovariegata’

Plantain Lily

15-18” tall, flower height 30-44”, 15-18” width

Blooms mid July-early August, light lavender flower, Part shade to Shade

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Hosta ‘Elegans’

Plantain Lily

White tinted lavender flower with blue-green foliage.  Part Shade-Shade.

20-28” Height & 36-48” Space.  Blooms June-July.  Good slug resistance.

1 Gallon           

 

Hosta ‘Paradigm’

Plaintain Lily

Bright golden leaves with irregular blue-green margins.  Purple flowers.  Height 18-24” and width 3-4’.  Shade to part-shade.

1 Gallon           

 

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’

Plaintain Lily

Medium-large mound of creamy-yellow margined foliage with purple flowers.

Height 12-18” and width 3-4’.

Shade to part-shade.

1 Gallon           

 

Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’

Siberian Iris

Dark violet-blue flowers with green lance like foliage. Blooms June-early July.

Full sun to Part Shade

36-42” Height & 15-18” Space

1 Gallon            

 

Iris pallida ‘Variegata’

Variegated Sweet Iris

Fragrant blue flowers in May, 18-30” tall

Full Sun

1 Gallon           

 

Lamium ‘Orchid Frost’

Spotted Deadnettle

6-8” tall 18-24” width, blooms May-June

Orchid-pink blooms, Part Shade to Shade

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Lavendula ‘Munstead’

Dwarf Lavender

Lavender blooms June-September

12-15” tall, Full Sun

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Leucanthemum ‘Snow Lady’

Dwarf Shasta Daisy

10-12” tall, Full Sun

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Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’

Snowcap Shasta Daisy

Compact selection with masses of single white flowers with yellow centers.

Height and width 12-18”.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

 

Liatris spicata

Spike Gayfeather

Lilac-mauve flower spikes, 30-40” tall.

Blooms July-September.  Full sun.  Tolerates dry soil.

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Lillium ‘Stargazer’

Oriental Lily

45-48” tall, 12-18” width, blooms July-August

Pink blooms with a dark stripe and white edge

Full Sun

1 Gallon           

 

Lillium ‘Painted Pixie’

Asiatic Lily

Bright yellow flowers with red brushmarks which are darker in cooler weather. 

Blooms June-July. Full Sun.

18-20” Height & 12-15” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Monarda ‘Blue Stocking’

Bee Balm

Violet Blue flowers. Mildew resistant.  Blooms June-July. Full Sun-Part Shade.  Green fragrant foliage.  Likes moist soil.

36-42” Height & 24-30” Space.

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Monarda ‘Mahogany’

Bee Balm

Persistent dark red-brown bracts beneath wine-red flowers.  Blooms June-July.  Full Sun-Part Shade. Light green fragrant foliage.  Moist soil.

30-36” Height & 18-24” Space.

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Penstemon ‘Husker Red’

Beardtongue

Bronze purple foliage that at maturity becomes a red-flushed green.  Tubular bell shaped white flowers with a pink tinge.  Full Sun. Likes well drained soil.

24-30” Height & 24” Space.

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Perovskia atriplicifolia

Russian Sage

Long soft blue flower spikes on semi-woody stems of 4’  Blooms mid to late summer.  Full sun.

36-48” Height & 24-36” Space.

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Perovskia ‘Little Spire’

Russian Sage

Lavender-blue flowers with silver aromatic foliage.  Full Sun.  Blooms July-September.

24-36” Height & Space.

1 Gallon          

 

Phlox p. ‘Candy Stripes’

Moss Phlox

6-8” tall, 12” width blooms May-June

White and pink flowers, Full sun

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Phlox p. ‘Emerald Blue’

Moss Phlox

Lavender-blue flower blooms May-June

4-6" tall, Full Sun

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Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’

Garden Phlox

20-24” tall18-24” width, blooms July-September

Soft pink petals with a red eye. Full Sun.

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Phlox ‘Peppermint Twist’

Garden Phlox

Large clusters of pinwheeled pink & white striped flowers.  Blooms July-September.  Full Sun.

16” Height & 18” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Physostegia ‘Miss Manners’

Obedient Plant

White flowers with green foliage.  Blooms July-September.  Full Sun.

15-18” Height & 18-24” Space.

1 Gallon           

 

Platycodon ‘Astra White’

Ballon Flower

Huge white flowers glow atop heavily branched compact plants.  Blooms June.-July.  Likes well drained soil.  Full Sun.

10-12” Height & 8-12” Space.

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Polemonium ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Variegated Jacob’s Ladder

Clusters of lavender blue flowers rise 12-15” above green and white foliage.  Hardiest of variegated Polemonium.  Space 12”.

Full Sun-Part shade.

1 Gallon         

 

Pulmonaria ‘Berries & Cream’

Lungwort

Raspberry red flowers with silver green foliage

8-10” tall, Part Shade, Blooms April-May

1 Gallon           

 

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’

Blackeyed Susan

Easy to grow perennial with large golden yellow blooms from July-September.  Flowers have attractive black center cones.  Height 24-36” and width 18-24”.  Full Sun.

1 Gallon           

 

Rudbeckia ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’

Dwarf Black Eyed Susan

Gold flowers blooms in late summer through early fall. Compact form.  Attracts butterflies.

Height 12-18” and width 18-24”.

Part-shade to full sun.

1 Gallon           

 

Salvia x superba ‘May Night’

Perennial Salvia

Grows 18” high by 18” wide.  Purple flowers blooming June-July.

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Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Stonecrop

Pink to red-dust flowers August-September with light gray-green foliage.

Full sun & likes well drained soil.

15-20” Height & 12-15” Space.

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Sedum ‘Variegatum’

Ice Plant, Tall Stonecrop

Pink flowers on green/cream foliage.  Blooms August-September. Full Sun.

18” Height & 15-18” Space.

1 Gallon          

 

Stachys ‘Helene Von Stein’

Lamb’s Ear

Rarely flowers with soft, big, fuzzy gray foliage.

Full Sun  Best choice for Midwest.

6-12” Height & 12-18” Space.

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Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’

Speedwell

Clump-forming perennial with egg-shaped, crinkled leaves.  Erect spikes of violet-blue flowers from summer into fall.  Full sun.  Grows 18-20” tall.

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Veronica 'Fairytale'

Speedwell

Pale pink flowers detailed with protruding deep pink stamens blend with silver-green foliage.

Height 8-12" and width 12-18".  Full Sun.

1 Gallon          

 

Veronica ‘Purpleicious’

Speedwell

Disease-resistant foliage.  Intense purple spikes.  Very long bloom time.  Height and width 12-18”.

Full sun.

1 Gallon         

 

Viola ‘Etain’

Violet

Light fragrant charmer with soft yellow flowersedged in lavender that can bloom all summer sporadically starting in April-May.

Part-Shade-Shade.  Moist but well drained soil.

6-8” Height & 8-12” Space.

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Viola ‘Purple Showers’

Violet

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