New Perennials
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Allium hollindicum, Little Sapphire, Ornamental Onion Allium 'Little Sapphire' is a fantastic ornamental onion that attracts both butterflies and bees. Its light purple/pink spherical flowers grace shiny, dark green, strappy foliage in late summer. This is an easy-to-grow variety that works well in beds, borders, and containers. Makes wonderful cut flowers, either fresh or dried. |
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Baptisia hybrid, Golden Anniversary, False Indigo This represents a color breakthrough as the first commercially available Baptisia combining both indigo blue flowers and golden yellow foliage. With its ball-shaped habit, ovate leaves are held on sturdy stems. In early summer, long spikes of indigo blue flowers begin to appear, starting just above the foliage. Use this long-lived perennial as a bright focal point in the landscape. Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance. |
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Bergenia hybrid, Vintage Blush, Pig Squeak Lush clusters of lightly fragrant rose-pink flowers are held like charming bouquets just above the plant's glossy, cabbage-like foliage. In milder winter climates, foliage tends to be evergreen and will exhibit deeper burgundy tones in cooler temperatures. The sturdy foliage is a nice filler in cut flower bouquets. Performs like a champion in a wide range of soil conditions and thrives in dappled sun or shade. |
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Convallaria majalis, Albostriata, Lily-of-the-Valley Convallaria Albostriata is a low-growing rhizomatous perennial forming a lush, spreading, weed-smothering ground cover. Blooming for several weeks in mid to late spring, sweetly scented, bell-shaped white flowers hang along slightly arching stems, nodding in the slightest breeze. The flowers rise above the foliage of paired elliptic green leaves striped lengthwise with creamy white. A real charmer and an outstanding performer. Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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Delosperma cooperi, Delmara Pink, Ice Plant Low-growing succulent with pink flowers and yellow eyes. Tight, well-rounded habit. Blooms all summer. Foliage turns burgundy in the fall. |
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Dicentra formosa, Bacchanal, Bleeding Heart Use 'Bacchanal' in a rock garden, at the edge of a grove, or in any other shady spot in your landscape. It is a vibrant and compact plant variety that blooms with heart-shaped crimson flowers in late spring to early summer. Its dangling flowers can reach up to 1" in length and are accompanied by feathery, gray-green leaves. It thrives in groups at the front of a shady border, requiring moist soil and adapting well to both full sun and partial shade. During summer, it naturally dies back to the ground and re-emerges when the following spring arrives. |
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Echinacea hybrid, French Tips, Coneflower Large, fragrant flowers are as neat as can be with smooth, pink petals, displaying a crisp crease and well manicured "French tips". Petals are cleanly marked with white at the ends. Dense, bushy habit and loads of flowers. A joy to watch as pollinators swarm to feast on the flowers. |
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Echinacea hybrid, Glowing Dream, Coneflower Watermelon coral-pink blossoms awaken the garden with glowing, long-blooming cheerful color. This variety is fragrant too. Butterflies sip nectar from this plant's vibrant blooms. Echinacea provide a spectacular show in any sunny summer border. |
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Eupatorium fistulosum, JoJo, Joe Pye Weed This variety is perfect if you want the look of traditional Joe Pye Weed but don't have the space. JoJo is sterile so the blooms last for months, and the plant does not spread. A beautiful compact cultivar that reaches only 4' high (compared to a traditional 6'+), with dark maroon stems holding double pink flowers that bloom for 6-8 weeks. |
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Grass: Bouteloua gracilis, Blue Grama Bouteloua gracilis is a long-lived warm season native perennial grass featuring grayish-green foliage and interesting flowering seed heads that resemble eyebrows. |
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Grass: Miscanthus sin., Oktoberfest, Jap. Silver Grass This grass turns an attractive burgundy-red in fall and provides winter interest with its golden flower plumes. 7' tall by 4' wide. |
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Heliopsis heli., Summer Eclipse, False Sunflower The best compact Heliopsis of its type, this is a wonderful addition to any sunny landscape. The dark burgundy-green foliage is topped with orange and yellow bi-color flowers. It will bloom from early summer until fall. Prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Attracts bees. |
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Hemerocallis, Another Brick, (Tetraploid), Daylily Vibrant, 5" rouge-red blooms adorned with a golden eye and bright green throats grace the compact form of this re-blooming Daylily. Its wide, ruffled petals create an eye-catching display, perfect for lining walkways or driveways. The flowers are larger than normal for a Daylily of this stature. |
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Hemerocallis, Final Touch (Diploid), Daylily This is a compact Daylily with a profusion of large, fragrant, pink and lavender bi-color flowers with neon green throats. Blooming from late summer to early fall, the attractive flowers are held neatly above a compact mound of arching, linear leaves. An excellent mainstay in a border, and most spectacular when planted in drifts. Thrives in full to partial sun in average, moist but well-drained soils. |
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Hemerocallis, Pooh Bear, (Tetraploid), Daylily A taller Daylily with intense golden orange blooms and burgundy eyes. The petals on the 41 2" flowers are overlapping, with ruffled edges, creating full-looking blooms. A narrow burgundy edge matches the eye color. This early to mid season bloomer is a robust grower with excellent landscape vigor. |
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Hemerocallis, Princess Tutu (Tetraploid), Daylily This plant offers a profusion of large, bright pink flowers adorned with darker pink eyes and gold, ruffled edges. Blooming in mid-summer and again later in the season, the plant's attractive blossoms are held neatly above its compact mound of arching, linear leaves. Thrives in full sun to part sun in average, moist but well-drained soils. |
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Hemerocallis, Rich in Mercy, (Tetraploid), Daylily Rich purple 51 2" flowers have a lavender watermark with a white edge. Flowers are very clean and hold up well in the sun for having such a dark purple color. Exceptionally wide petals. Fragrant. |
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Hemerocallis, Singular Sensation (Tetraploid), Daylily Soft pink, 6" flowers with heavily ruffled gold edges and yellow-green throats. The fancy flowers have wide petals... ready to show off. This plant has a a high bud count on well-branched scapes. It is a good re-blooming variety. For use in perennial beds, cottage, and pollinator gardens or as a showy specimen plant. |
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Hibiscus hybrid, Angel Eyes, Rose Mallow One of the earliest Hardy Hibiscus plants to flower! 8" bright white flowers have raspberry red eyes that radiate out through the petals. Broad green foliage on red stems make up a well-rounded habit. Thick tuberous roots penetrate deep even the heaviest clay soils, allowing this plant to endure extended periods without water. Likewise, tolerance of mild flooding and prolonged periods of moisture make this the perfect candidate for rain gardens. |
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Hosta, Emerald Ruff Cut, Plantain Lily At first glance, the tapered leaves and simple color palette provide a clean look to this Hosta. But be prepared for a different color show. The dark margins contrast dramatically with the plant's golden center, making it hard to miss when the center nearly glows. Light green streaking adds dimension. Pale lavender flowers will appear in July. |
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Hosta, Emperor's New Clothes, Plantain Lily This marbled Hosta is one of a kind! In spring, it will show mostly white, and its green and blue flecks will slowly grow in more throughout the summer. A near-white flower will appear early in summer. A new sport of 'Empress Wu', though it is more compact. |
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Hosta, Gigantosaurus, Plantain Lily This new Hosta will be one of the first to show up in the spring. Its massive leaves have large blue centers and yellow margins. As the summer progresses, the yellow margins will fade to a creamy white. The leaves have a bit of a wave to the edges, adding some texture. And if the leaves aren't large enough for you, the plant's 6' spread certainly should be. |
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Hosta, Lone Star, Plantain Lily This plant's medium green leaves have radiant gold margins. With tall, nearly white flowers that make great cut flowers, it has a lot to offer in summer. Bright shade will bring out the golden margins best. |
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Hosta, Love Story, Plantain Lily These large, heart-shaped leaves have a little extra flare with their wavy edges and tapered ends. Starting with bright green shades at their edges, they stream into shades of chartreuse, ending in creamy centers. Tall, nearly white flowers will appear in early summer. |
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Hosta, Sound of Music, Plantain Lily This giant is a sport of 'Empress Wu', so you can count on the fact that it will be massive, with stunning blue hues. Starting with blue edges that have a light green hue, chartreuse streaks add visual interest to the leaves. The leaves have great thickness, with heavy corrugation that adds texture. |
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Hosta, When I Dream, Plantain Lily With 'Empress Wu' and 'Queen of the Seas' as parents, this Hosta has the best qualities of each. This plant is a stunner, with thick blue-green edges that contrast with a creamy center. Chartreuse streaks between the margins and center add further interest. Its tapered leaves and slight wave to the edges give this plant an elegant feel. |
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Lavender stoechas, Laveanna Grand Purple, Lavender stoechas This is an excellent compact upright variety with fine blue-green aromatic foliage and sturdy blooms. Blooms are deep purple with lavender top petals which are also called feathered wings. An early bloomer that is excellent for containers or informal edging. Attracts bees to the garden. |
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Lavender stoechas, Plum Power, Lavendula stoechas New heat-loving, water-wise, pollinator-friendly addition for your easy-care garden. Plum Power really pumps out the flowers. |
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Leucanthemum, Sweet Daisy Birdy, Shasta Daisy Sweet Daisy Birdy' offers an abundance of long-lasting white blooms with cheerful yellow centers. Compact and tidy habit. |
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Liatris pycn., Lavender Glowsticks, Prairie Blazing Star Tall purple flower stalks appear in the summer with a long bloom time. Wonderful selection for pollinators and tough clay soils. |
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Lilium orient., Sunday Double Bounty, Oriental Lily White, double flowers with burgundy specks. 3-6 flowers per stem. Has sturdy stems that don't require staking. |
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Mint, After Eight, Mentha x piperita This easy going perennial mint has a splendid chocolate-mint flavor. It will grow with very little effort on the part of the gardener and will add a very unique and surprising taste to your after eight tea. Could be used for baking cakes and making fresh salads. |
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Papaver orientale, Manhattan, Oriental Poppy Large double blooms feature shades of pink, The ruffled flowers have a black blot at the base of each petal. Produces a second flush of blooms later in the season. |
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Papaver orientale, Red Rumble, Oriental Poppy Strong, upright flower stems; extra-large, intense red flowers; and a compact habit. 'Red Rumble' is less sensitive to diseases, is more compact, and keeps its green, healthy foliage longer. The large, intense red flowers are held upright on the strong flower stems. |
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Perovskia atriplicifolia, Bluesette, Russian Sage Bluesette' is a new Russian sage that stands apart from the species and older cultivars with its controlled, compact habit and earlier bloom time. This Perovskia works well at the front of the garden there is no need to relegate it to the back of the border and it can also grow well in a patio container. It can bloom over many weeks in summer, to the delight of pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Its fragrant foliage makes it resistant to deer, and it can tolerate drought once established. |
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Polemonium hybrid, Hurricane Ridge, Jacob's Ladder Prolific blue flowers are fragrant and draw in pollinators. Blooms in mid summer with beautiful, dark green, mounded, fern-like foliage. |
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Pulmonaria, Lisa Marie, Lungwort Pulmonaria 'Lisa Marie' is a lovely plant with uniform, vigorous growth and huge florets on long, sturdy flower stalks. The plant is loaded with flowers in late spring, and then the foliage is a show stopper for the rest of the season. Plant this beauty in part to full shade for a stunning, spotted ground cover that will provide seasonal interest from spring to late fall. |
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Pulmonaria, Nova Cobalt, Lungwort Pulmonaria 'Nova Cobalt' features deep green foliage and deep blue flowers that will certainly make a dramatic statement in the spring garden. A very sturdy plant that has longevity in the garden. It is very hardy and will attract pollinators while also repelling deer. Prefers dappled shade. |
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Sage, Snowflake, Salvia officinalis Very attractive because of its silver-toned velvety leaves. Ornamental and edible. NON HARDY PERENNIAL HERB |
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Sanguisorba haku., Lilac Squirrel, Burnet Large lilac-pink, bottle-brush flowers resembling squirrel tails form in late spring and early summer to create a unique and exotic display of texture and color in the garden. |
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Sedum hyb., Mojave Jewels Sapphire, Stonecrop Green buds form and quickly turn to a bright pink which pops against the purple-blue foliage. Attracts pollinators. |
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Tradescantia anders., Ocean Blue, Spiderwort Tradescantia 'Ocean Blue' presents delicate sky blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer. They thrive in moist-to-damp soil and in shade. |
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Ziziphora clinopodioides, High Mountain Mint, Mint Native to high mountain regions stretching from northern Israel to Mongolia, this plant is known for its resilience against dry conditions. During the summer months, 'High Mountain Mint' shows delicate white and pink blossoms. Its remarkable medicinal properties also make this plant a wonder. NON HARDY PERENNIAL HERB |