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Plant Name & Description
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Mazus reptens Zone 5-8
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Diminutive, tight mat
forming groundcover that displays lavender-blue,
lipped, orchid-like flowers with yellow and red
spotted white lower lips. Wonderful tucked
among rocks or between stepping stones. 2",
Late spring-summer. |
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Meehania cordata (Meechan's Mint) Zone
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Vigorous creeping
groundcover produces a carpet of blue sanpdragon-like
flowers in late spring. 6-10". Late
spring. |
| Monarda (Bee Balm) Zone 3
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'Coral Reef' PPAF New
disease resistant strain from Morden Research
Center. Blossoms of shimmery coral to pink
upon 2-3' foliage. 24-36", Midsummer-autumn.
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d. 'Grand Parade'
PP19580 New shorter, very compact Monarda
with showy purple-pink flowers atop deep green
leaves. Ht. 16-20" Sun. Midsummer. |
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‘Jacob Cline’
Larger flowers and more mildew resistant than any red-flowered Monarda to date. 36 - 40”, Summer.
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'Petite Delight' PP10784
Lavender-rose blooms on compact, dark green, glossy foliage that is very mildew resistant. 12 -15”, Summer. |
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‘Raspberry Wine’
Deep raspberry-looking buds open to wine-red flowers. Reported to be very mildew resistant. 36 - 40”, Summer. |
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Nepeta Zone 4
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‘Kit Cat'
Dwarf form of Catmint with blue flowers
above tidy gray-green foliage. 16".
Early-late summer. |
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'Pink Cat'
Abundance of hot pink blooms on upright
green foliage. Heat tolerant. 12-16"
Late spring-early summer. |
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‘Walker’s Low’
Gray-green foliage with blue-purple flowers from April to October! 20-30”, Mid spring - late autumn. |
| Oenothera (Evening Primrose) Zone 4
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fruticosa ‘Fireworks’
Canary-yellow flowers on deep bronze foliage. 15-20“, Late spring - early summer. |
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missouriensis,
(Ozark Sundrops) aka. Macrocarpa
Very large, bright yellow flowers to 5” across over a long season of bloom. Popular perennial that has stood the test of time. 10”, Summer. |
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Pachysandra terminalis Zone 4-8
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Popular creeping groundcover with glossy dark green foliage and white flower spikes. 8”, Early summer. Rooted cutting for 4” to 1 gallon |
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Origanum
rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty' Zone 5-8
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Very unique, hops-like
penduous flower bracts colored in pink, cream,
chartreuse and very light green. Superb in
hanging baskets, draping over a rock
wall or any place you care to let it hang around.
Ht. 12". Early summer-autumn. |
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t. ‘Green Carpet’ More compact with more finely toothed leaves than the species. 6”, Early summer. Rooted cutting for 4” to 1 gallon |
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Paeonia (Peony) Zone 3
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‘Anemone'
6" bright red single flowers with yellow
centers cover the plant and never flops.
Vigorous, prolific and long blooming. If you
think single-flowering peonies bloom only a short
time, try this tough as nails beauty. 36".
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‘Bowl of Beauty’
Lavender-pink Japanese type with a cream
center. 30 - 36”, Midseason. |
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‘Coral Charm' APS Gold Medal
Large semi-double coral-peach. Highly
prized as a cut flower. 36".
Early. |
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‘Dr. Alexander Fleming'
Pink with a hint of coral. 32-36".
Mid-late season. |
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‘Duchess de Nemours’
Double flowering white that opens with a
yellow center. Very fragrant. 36 - 40”, Midseason. |
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‘Felix Crouse’
Brilliant ruby-red. 36 - 40”, Midseason.
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‘Festiva Maxima’
Large white with red flecks. 36”, Early. |
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'Inspector Lavergne'
Red, double bomb type with white edged
pataloides. 30". Midseason. |
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'Kansas'
Large, non-fading bright red. APS.
Gold Medal winner. 32-36". Midseason. |
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'Karl Rosenfield'
Double crimson. 34-38".
Mid-season. |
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'Krinkled White' Pure white single with
gold centers. 30" Late season. |
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‘Mons. Jules Elie’ Smooth, silvery pink guarded
by rose-pink petals give this flower a two-toned
look. 30", Midseason. |
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‘Paula Fay'
Vibrant pink sem-double. 36" Tall.
Midseason. 1988 APS Gold Metal. |
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‘Sarah Bernhardt’
Double flowering apple-blossom pink. 32
- 36”, Late season. |
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‘Shirley Temple’ Double flowering, large blush
that changes to white. Strong stems. 32 - 36”.
Early.
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‘Top Brass'
Fragrant, double flowering with cream
center petals and yellow centers. 28".
Midseason. |
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Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy) Zone 2
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o. 'Allegro’ Bright scarlet-orange with
black centers. 16", Late spring. |
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o. ‘Brilliant’
Almost blindingly bright, scarlet
flowers with black centers. 3’, Late spring.
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o. ‘Princess Louise’
Pink tissue-like flowers. 3’, Late
spring. |
Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy) Zone 4
- 8
See woody plants |
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Penstemon (Beard Tongue) Zone 5
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digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’
Glossy green and red foliage topped with
white tubular flowers tinged with pink. 1996 PPA,
Perennial Plant of the Year. 24 - 30”, Early summer. |
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d. 'Mystica' It's mystical! In
the spring, bronze buds appear. They open into
large lavender-pink flowers on multiple stems in
early summer and, as if by magic, a third color -
rich red appears in the fall. 28-32". |
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mexicale 'Red Rocks'
Bright red tubular flowers are produced in
great abundance over a long period over arching deep
green foliage. 14", Summer. |
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'Pikes Peak Purple'
Small violet-purple flowers with narrow
lance shaped foliage. Can be used in a
naturalized setting. Attracts Hummingbirds and
butterflies. Also deer resistant. Ht.
15". Partial sun-sun. |
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'Sunburst Amethyst' Zone 4-9
Tubular, lavender flowers with purple lips,
and white centers with purple streaks.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 18-20".
Early summer and early autumn. |
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Perovskia (Russian Sage) Zone 5
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atriplicifolia
Silvery-green, aromatic foliage is a
wonderful back drop to the lavender-blue flower
spikes. 1995 PPA. Perennial Plant of the Year. 3 –
4’, Mid - late summer. |
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a. ‘Little Spire' A wonderful shorter version of
Russioan Sage. Delicate lavender-blue flowers
borne upon small, narrow blue-green foliage.
Attracts butterflies and is drought tolerant.
25", Summer-autumn. |
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Persicaria Zone 4
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polymorpha
Very large, white, billowy plumes
displayed imposingly on bushy foliage over a long
bloom period.Even when it is done blooming the
plumes remain and look attractive. Tough and
adaptable, disease free perennial that deserves much
wider use.
Clump forming. 4-6’, Mid spring - autumn.
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Phlox Zone 4
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Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox) Zone 4 - 8
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'London Grove Blue' Back by popular
demand. Good performing, compact and profuse,
lavender-blue Phlox for the shade garden.
10-12". |
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Phlox 'Minnie Pearl’ Zone 5-9
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Hybrid phlox with pure white flower clusters on
slowly creeping, glossy clean foliage.16". Early
summer. |
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Phlox paniculata (Border Phlox) Zone 3
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p. ‘Blue Paradise' Wonderfully fragrant
lavender blue with white centers. 40", Summer
- late summer. |
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p. ‘Coral Flame'
Upright clusters of large bright coral,
fragrant blossoms. Compact, disease resistant
and naturally dwarf. Ht. 12-20".
Mid-late summer. |
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p. ‘David’
Deliciously fragrant and highly mildew
resistant. The best white currently available. 2002
PPA. Perennial Plant of the Year. 3 - 4’, Mid – late
summer. |
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p. ‘Eva Cullum’
Clear pink with a maroon eye. Very
mildew resistant. 2 - 3’, Mid – late summer. |
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p. ‘Franz Schubert’
Cool lilac flowers with deep
lavender star-shaped centers. Attractive unique
color. Highly mildew resistant. 2 - 3’, Mid – late
summer. |
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p. ‘Katherine’
In trials conducted at the Chicago
Botanic Gardens, this Phlox was rated as the most
mildew resistant. Long blooming lavender flowers
with a white eye. 30-36”, Mid - late summer.
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p. ‘Laura’
Fuchsia-purple flowers with a white star
center and a deep pink eye. Highly rated, long
blooming, mildew resistant and simply beautiful. 3 -
4”, Summer - early autumn. |
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p. ‘Nicky’
Very eye catching, bright, fuchsia-purple
flowers. 3-4’, Mid-late summer. |
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p. ‘Pink
Flame' This dwarf Phlox exhibits fragrant
dark pink flowers with a red eye zone.
Although compact, it still produces large flower
heads. 12-16". Midsummer-early fall. |
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p. ‘Purple Flame' Light pink with
deep pink eye. Long blooming, compact and very
mildew resistant. An excellent performer that
looks great in pots. 24". June to
August. |
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p. ‘Red Super’ Deep red. 24-30", Midseason. |
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p. ‘Sherbert Cocktail' PP19048 First
of it's kind! Stunning display of yellow green
buds emerge out of chocolate-maroon bracts, then
open into light creamy yellow-green edged flowers
with solft pink-lavender centers. The flower
resembles ahydrangea flower with a slightly waxy
texture. Mildew resistant. 28-30".
Summer-fall. |
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p. ‘Spinner’ Fragrant pink flowers with white
edged petals form a unique pinwhell look and
attractive conical clusters. Godd cut flower
and attracts hummingbirds. Ht. 30".
Sun-partials shade. Summer. |
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p. ‘Starfire’
Vibrant, almost blinding, fuchsia-red
flowers. 22 - 26”, Mid – late summer. |
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p. ‘White Flame'
Compact pure white. Mildew
resistant. 20". |
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Phlox stolonifera Zone 3
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The very first PPA. Perennial Plant of the
Year, in 1990 |
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‘Sherwood Purple’
Clusters of purple flowers above ground
hugging, creeping foliage. Superb, vigorous, low
maintenance groundcover for the shade that deserves
much more use. 10”, Late spring - early summer. |
Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) Zone 3
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6 “ tall. Solid masses of brightly colored flowers
bloom in the early spring above evergreen, yew-like
foliage. It is not an item that stores well in cold
storage, so we ship it fresh dug, as soon as
possible in spring (approximately mid March).
Bareroot Phlox subulata listed below are suitable
for a 8 to 12" shallow pot. |
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'Amazing Grace' Masses of white,
magenta centered flowers that spread abundantly on
mid-green needle-like foliage. 16".
Midspring-early summer. |
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‘Candy Stripe’ Two-tone white and pink flowers.
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‘Drummond's Pink' Dainty bright pink
with darker pink center flowers spread above
evergreen needle-like foliage. Great for
cascading over walls, groundcover or borders.
Zone 3-8. 4-6". April-May. Sun-partial shade. |
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‘Emerald Blue’ Blue flowers with glossy foliage. |
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‘Emerald Pink’ Pink flowers with glossy foliage.
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‘Red Wing’ Crimson flowers with dark red
centers. |
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‘White Delight’ Pure white flowers. |
