The Long Island Perennial Farm

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Perennials ...........................................................................$4.95 +

Shrubs................................................................................As Marked

Peonies................................................................................ $8.50 +

Vines....................................................................................$10.00 +

Roses...................................................................................$10.00 +

Grasses.................................................................................$8.50 +

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Perennials

*Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction' Yarrow: Sun, 18-20". Large clusters of tiny, velvet red florets with bright gold centers. Long bloomer that attracts butterflies and deters deer!

Achillea 'Sunny Seduction' Yarrow: Sun, 24-30". Sturdy, compact growth, with flat, long-blooming yellow flower heads that stand out in the garden from June-August.

*Agastache 'Black Adder' Anise Hyssop: Sun, 24-36". Deep purple buds open to violet flowers in summer to fall. Licorice-scented foliage deters deer and is phenomenally attractive to butterflies!

Agastache 'Blue Fortune': Sun, 2-3'. Lavender-blue bottlebrush flowers bloom on strong stems from midsummer to early fall. Aromatic foliage that deer tend to avoid. This perennial will not tolerate wet soil. Plant in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.

Agastache rugosa 'Golden Jubilee' : Sun/Pt.Sun, 30". Soft-blue flowers beginning in mid-summer. Chartreuse-yellow foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds!

Agastache 'Tutti Fruiti'- Sun, 4-5'. Erect and bushy plant, with aromatic grey-green leaves. Raspberry red flowers bloom in mid-Summer to mid-Fall. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

*Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop': Part sun, 4-6". Gorgeously scalloped black glossy leaves cling tightly to the ground as a groundcover or hang nicely as a potted plant. Rich blue flower spikes bloom spring into early summer.

Ajuga x tenorii Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip': Sun/Pt.Sun/Shade, 4". Small, chocolate and green leaves with short upright light blue flower spikes in mid-late Spring.

*Alcea 'Chater's Double Scarlet' Hollyhock: Sun, 7'. Large sturdy flower stalks can reach 7' tall. Fully double scarlet-red flowers bloom early to mid summer. Typically needs staking.

Alchemilla mollis'Thriller' Lady's Mantle- Sun/Shade, 18". A more spreading variety of Lady's Mantle whose prolific yellow flowers appear in early summer.

*Allium 'Gladiator' Flowering Onion: Sun, 4-5'. This showy giant produces large, violet-blue globular flowers. Best impact when planted in groups of 3 or more. Bloom late spring to early summer.

*Amsonia hubrichtii Thread-leaf Blue Star: Sun/Pt.Sun, 3'. Graceful, long lived native plant with fine, feathery foliage. Clusters of steel blue flowers in May and June on an upright, bushy plant.

*Aquilegia flabellate 'Blackcurrant Ice' Fan Columbine: Pt.Shade, 8-12". Unique, bicolor flowers of creamy yellow corollas surrounded by deep purple petals. Blooms spring to mid-summer. Better resistance to leaf-miner than some Columbine.

Arncus dioicus Goatsbeard: Sun/Shade, 5'. Ivory-white feathery plumes bloom atop bushy foliage in early summer. May take a season to become established. Requires moist soil if planted in full sun. Deer Resistant/

*Aruncus 'Misty Lace' Goatsbeard: Pt.Shade, 30". A dwarf cross between the standard and mini Goatsbeard boasts lacy white flowers from spring to summer on red stems delicate leaves.

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' Swamp Milkweed: Sun, 3-5'. Compact rose-pink flower clusters bloom in mid-summer to early fall. Flowers have a light vanilla scent. Care-free perennial this is resistant to deer!

Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome': Sun, 18". Compact, dome-shaped mound blooms with small frilly purple saisies in September and October.

Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking': Pt.Sun, 35-40". Large, bright pink triangular flower spikes bloom in mid-summer. Strong grower with a solid root structure. This Astilbe can handle sun with adequate soil moisture. Will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically.

Astilbe 'Deutschland': Pt.Sun/Shade, 18-24". Bright white feathery flower heads bloom early to mid summer. Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season

Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland': Shade/Pt.Shade, 16-18". Star-like, rose pink flowers bloom May-August with dark, showy foliage.

Astilbe 'Key West': Pt.Shade/Shade, 16-20". Dark burgundy-green foliage with sparkling pink-red flowers. Key West produces twice as many flowers than other types of Astilbes. Nice compact form makes this plant great for containers.

Astilbe chinensis 'Purpurkerze'- Pt.Shade/Shade, 2-4'. Dark purple-red blooms appear on stalks in June-July on this great low-maintenance perennial.

Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland': Pt.Shade/Shade, 24". Early blooming (late spring-early summer), clear pink flowers.

Astilbe chinensis 'Visions': Shade/Pt.Shade, 15". Mid-summer raspberry blooms and lacy blue-green foliage. This is a more sun-tolerant Astilbe, but it is still recommended to plant in a shady spot.

Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White': Shade/Pt.Shade, 15". Sweetly fragrant white flower spikes bloom in mid-summer.

Baptisia australis: Full Sun, 3-4'. Violet-blue, lupine-like flowers in erect 10- to 12-inch racemes atop flower stems. Starts of slow in the garden, then grows in large clumps once established. Perennial Plant of the year 2010!

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' False Indigo- Sun/Pt.Shade, 3-4'. Smoky violet blooms appear in April-May with grey-green clover-like foliage on charcoal stems.

Baptisia False Indigo 'Solar Flare': Sun/Pt.Sun, 30-36". Tall spikes of pea flowers start out brilliant yellow and fade to deep orange as they age. Blooms in early summer.

Bergenia 'Eroica': Pt.Shade, 12-14". Shiny, leathery cabbage-like leaves are a deep green through the season, and turn red and bronze as the weather cools. Bright purple blooms last up to two weeks longer than other Bergenia varieties. Bergenia thrives in moist soil that is high in organic matter so make sure to amend properly and water during dry spells.

Campanula carpatica Bellflower 'Blue Clips': Sun/Pt.Sun, 10". Violet blue flowers bloom all summer on compact, light green foliage. Works well as a container plant or a border plant.

*Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Eyed Blonde' Golden Peachleaf Bellflower: Sun/Pt.Sun, 18". Striking gold foliage sends up stalks of deep-blue bell-shaped flowers from June-August if deadheaded.

Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells': Sun/Pt.Sun, 24-30". Vigorous perennial with large red-pink bell-shaped flowers all summer long.

*Campanula garganica 'Dickinson's Gold': Sun/Pt.Sun, 2-4".  Bright golden foliage and deep indigo star-shaped flowers make this small clumping perennial stand out when it blooms in June-July.

Chelone glabra Turtlehead: Pt.Shade, 2-3'. Dense spikes of white flowers lightly touched with pink bloom in late summer into fall. Loves constantly moist, rich soil.

Chelone lyonii Turtlehead 'Hot Lips': Pt.Shade, 2-3'. Unique rose-pink flowers bloom on upright stems in August-September. A good choice for the late-season shady garden.

Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull': Sun, 15-18". Broad, golden yellow fluted petals on a compact plant. Responds beautifully to cutting back, but will rebloom without it.

*Coreopsis 'Lightning Flash': Sun, 3-5'. Daisy-like yellow flowers bloom atop slender, erect stems from mid to late summer. Striking lime-green foliage makes this coreopsis stand out.

*Coreopsis 'Route 66': Sun, 24". New, yellow, threadleaf coreopsis with a beautiful ring of burgundy around the crown that bleeds down to the petal tips.

Coreopsis tripteris: Sun, 6-8'. Brown disks with yellow rays blooms July to Sept. A tall Coreopsis perfect for the back of the garden.

Coreopsis verticillata Threadleaf Coreopsis 'Moonbeam': Sun, 18". Small pale-yellow flowers bloom all summer into fall atop fine, ferny foliage.

Coreopsis verticillata Threadlead Coreopsis 'Zagreb': Sun, 18". Golden yellow flowers bloom July-August on compact ferny foliage.

Dianthus barbatus Sweet William 'Indian Carept': Sun, 7". Clumping perennial with wonderful colors and patterns of pink, red, white and magenta flowers in late spring. Prefers alkaline soil.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch': Sun, 8". Brilliant violet flowers begin blooming in the spring, then rebloom sparsely through the summer.

Dicentra spectablis Bleeding Heart: Shade, Pt.Shade, 30". Unique pink flowers dangle from arching stems in late spring. Bleeding Heart will die back to the ground as the summer heats up, but it will return next spring! A classic that everyone loves!

Dicentra spectablis Bleeding Heart 'Alba': Shade, Pt.Shade, 30". Same as above, with bright white flowers!

Digitalis mertonensis Strawberry Foxglove: Sun,Pt.Sun, 3'. Deep rose-pink tubular flowers bloom on single-sided racemes in June. Velvety leaves remain attractive all season. Cut back old foliage. Will attract hummingbirds!

*Echinacea purpurea Coneflower 'Coral Reef': Sun, 3'. Amazing two toned double anemone-like 4" flowers with dark orange to coral rays combined with a coral red cone. Slightly sweet scent.

Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 'Double Decker': Sun, 28". Large magenta-pink daisies with a second smaller flower produced on top of each dark brown central cone. Blooming starts in mid-summer and continues until fall!

Echinacea 'Harvest Moon' Coneflower: Sun, 24-30". Rusty-orange center with golden petals tinged with harvest colors. Holds its color in the worst heat and keeps on blooming!

Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 'Magnus': Sun, 36". Pinkish purple petals fall from a large copper central cone. Continues to bloom from midsummer into fall.

Echinacea 'Primadonna White' Coneflower: Sun, 28-32". Masses of large, white blooms that hold their petals straight out and bloom over a long season in the garden, blooms measure 4-5" across!

Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower 'Ruby Star': Sun, 24-26". Slightly shorter than 'Magnus' with large flat topped flowers that are a deeper purple pink, almost ruby red.

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan': Sun, 36". Same as its purple relative, only with white petals. Creates an outstanding display when mixed with the purple variety in large clumps.

*Echinops ritro Globe Thistle: Sun, 1-3'. Metalic-blue perfectly round flowers are a nice contrast for the many other floral shapes. Blooms mid-late summer on wooly silvery foliage.

Epimedium x rubrum: Shade/Pt.Shade, 20". Vigorous clumps of small, delicate red and green leaves. Rose-red flowers in spring bloom on thin, but strong stems.

*Eupatorium dubium Joe-Pye Weed 'Baby Joe': Sun/Pt.Sun, 30". Now even small gardens can have a Joe-Pye Weed! This compact variety has bright fuchsia flowers bloom summer to fall on bright green foliage.

Eupatorium purp. Maculatum Joe-Pye Weed 'Gateway': Sun/Pt.Sun, 4-6'. Huge bright mauve pink flowers clusters atop deep wine red stems. More compact and shorter than others in this species. July to September blooms attract butterflies.

Eupatorium coelestinum Hardy Ageratum 'Wayside': Sun, 15". Fuzzy, powder blue flowers appear in autumn. Excellent as a border or pond side. Loves moisture, but may spread.

*Euphorbia polychroma Cushion Spurge 'Bonfire': Full Sun, 12-18". Emerges in Spring as a rounded, green mound that quickly turns to a rich, maroon red. Foliage is a perfect background for its own bright yellow blooms. Deer resistant.

Gallium odoratum 'Sweet Woodruff' -  Pt.Shade, 6-8".  Rapidly spreading perennial groundcover that prefers a cool, moist shady location for best appearance. White flowers in late spring.

*Geranium 'Bob's Blunder': Pt.Sun/Sun, 12". Large olive-green lobed leaves form a mound that will be covered from the first heat of summer until the fall with pale lilac flowers. Survives better than many perennial geraniums in a hard clay soil.

Geranium 'Elizabeth Anne' : Pt.Sun/Sun, 18-24". Vigorous growth rate; upright and freely branching plant habit; brownish red stem color; unique chocolate brown leaf color with pale pink flowers.

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' : Pt.Sun/Sun, 12-18".  Rich sky-blue flowers bloom from June till August.

Geranium 'Max Frei' : Pt.Sun/Sun, 6-10".  Features 5-petaled, reddish-purple flowers and deeply-lobed, dark green leaves. Primarily blooms in May and June with a sparser re bloom occurring throughout the summer.

Geranium 'Rozanne' : Pt.Sun/Sun, 12-15".  Violet-blue flowers in great abundance all summer. Foliage healthy all summer. The best geranium for bloom, vigor, foliage health and overall attractiveness. Perennial plant of the year for 2008.

*Helenium 'Mardi Gras' Helen's Flower: Full Sun, 35-39". This is a tall Helenium bright yellow petals, tie-dyed with vivid-orange surrounding a brown center. Blooms mid to late summer. Pinch back in spring and early summer to keep a more compact plant. May need staking.

Heliopsis 'Bressingham Doubloon' - Full sun, 4-5'. Semi-double, true golden flowers from midsummer to fall. Erect loosely branched plants.

Heliopsis 'Summer Sun' - Full Sun, 2-3'. From mid-summer into fall this plant produces a seemingly never ending supply of yellow, semi-double flowers. Long blooming and care free. Great in mass plantings. Does not like to be dry for extended periods.

Helleborous x hybrid Lenten Rose : Shade/Pt.Shade, 18-24". Flower colors range from pure white to a deep plum, with in-between shades of pink, rose, magenta, cream, pale yellow or green. Flowers often show intricate contrasting spots on the inside of each cup-shaped bloom. Blooms in early spring.

Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Stella' - Sun/Pt.Sun, 12" A rebloomer that features apricot-yellow flowers with a bold, dramatic dark red eye in June. Known for their abundance of blossoms, vibrant colors, and hardiness in a variety of climates and soils.

Hemerocallis 'Christmas Is': Sun, 26". Large scarlet red flowers with a yellow-green throat appear early to mid-season and is known to rebloom late in the season.

*Hemerocallis 'Dream Souffle': Sun, 20-24". Fluffy double-petaled blooms are a pastel rosy-pink blended with cream and flushed with yellow in the center. Mid-season bloomer that will repeat.

Hemerocallis 'Gordon Biggs': Sun, 24".  Ruffled 4" raspberry-pink flowers with deep red eye zones bloom early in the season

*Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic': Sun, 20". Purple flowers with a deeper purple eye zone and yellow throat blooms mid to late season and may rebloom.

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns': Sun, 18". One of the most popular daylilies. Blooms May-July with light, sparkling yellow 3" flowers. Dependable color and definite rebloomer.

Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup': Sun, 18". Petite, clear raspberry wine colored flowers have broad petals and crimped edges. Blooms June-July, reblooming in late summer.

Hemerocallis 'Plum Perfect'- Sun, 18-24". Small dark blue-purple flowers appear in early summer and reblooms later in the season.

Hemerocallis 'Purple D'Oro'- Sun, 20". Unique purple colored daylily with 2.5" blooms in early summer.

Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns': Sun, 12-14". A favorite in 2009! bright rose flowers with a deeper pink eye and a yellow throat. Will bloom from all summer long and lightly into fall once established. Remove spent flowers and seed pods.

Hemerocallis 'Royal Water'- Sun, 24-36". Dark purple blooms begin blooming in mid-summer and rebloom later in the season.

Hemerocallis 'Stella D'Oro': Sun, 12". Another popular one! Golden yellow flowers bloom much of the season. Will spread slowly into substantial patches.   

*Heuchera 'Tiramisu': Pt.Shade/Shade/Lt.Sun, 8-10". In both spring and fall, chartreuse foliage has dark plum-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.

*Heuchera 'Mint Frost': Pt.Shade/Shade, 7". Attractive green leaves shimmer a mottling of bright-silver markings.

*Heuchera 'Pewter Veil': Pt.Shade/Shade, 24". Foliage emerges copper-pink, changing to bronze-veined silver with reddish-purple undersides. Small blush-white bell flowers on tall stems appear in summer.

*Heuchera 'Pinot Gris': Pt.Shade/Sun, 10". Ginger colored leaves with a silvery overlay mature to smoky rose with rosy purple undersides. Small blush-white bell flowers on tall stems appear in summer.

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding': Shade/Pt.Shade/Sun, 20". Our favorite Heuchera! Foliage has a deep mixture of plums and violets that hold their color in deep shade or bright sun. Nice mounding habit. Small white flowers contrast well against dark plum stems.

Heuchera 'Purple Palace': Shade/Pt.Shade/Sun, 12-20". The first of the purple-leaved Heucheras. Plants form a low mound of maple-shaped leaves, from bronzy-green to rich purple-red.

Heuchera 'Sashay': Pt.Shade/Sun, 8". A beautiful, unique and petite Heuchera! Deep green, heavily ruffled leaves show their burgundy undersides which makes for a two-tones appearance. Very nice selection that is rarely eaten by deer.

Heucherella 'Stoplight':  Shade/Pt.Shade/Sun, 6". One of your favorites for the shade garden! Beaming yellow leaves display a large, dark red splotch in the center which feathers out through the veins. 12" white flower spikes appear in late spring.

Our hardy Hibiscus is the last plant to poke through in late Spring! We do not release any plants for sale until we see new growth. Because of this, Hibiscus plants are usually not available until late May-June.

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Crimson Wonder'- Sun, 3-5'.  12" crimson-red blossoms blooms from mid-summer to frost. Deer tend to avoid this plant.

Hibiscus 'Fireball'- Sun, 4'. 12" glowing red blossoms bloom mid to late summer. Deer tend to avoid, and is known for its vigorous growing habit.

*Hibiscus 'Jazzberry Jam': Sun, 4-5'. Brilliant deep magenta 9" flowers have deep red eye and lightly ruffled edges. Sturdy stalks hold these flowers up in June- September.

*Hibiscus 'Sultry Kiss': Sun, 4-5'. Deep red buds open to magenta-red flowers measuring 9-11 inches across. Exceptionally long blooming from June until frost!

Hosta 'Albo-Marginata': Sun/Shade, 16". Dark green leaves with bright creamy-white edges. Does well in sun. Lavender blooms in July.

Hosta 'Aureo-Marginata': Shade/Pt.Shade, 18". Deep green foliage with a yellow band along the edges. Purple flowers bloom from July to August

Hosta 'Blue Mammoth': Shade/Pt.Shade, 36"x36". Heavily puckered, powder-blue leaves have a span of 12in. Flower stalks rise to 4ft and are topped with many pale lavender flowers. A giant worth making room for.

*Hosta 'Earth Angel': Shade/Pt.Shade, 30x40". Large, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with wide, creamy yellow to creamy white margins. Pale lilac to white flowers in early summer.

Hosta 'Empress Wu'- Shade/Pt.Shade. Huge dark green leaves have deeply impressed veins and tremendous substance. In 5 or 6 years a mature clump can reach 4 1/2' tall. Lavender flowers in summer. 

Hosta 'Jurassic Park': Shade/Pt.Shade/Sun. HUGE clumping hosta with large,heavily puckered and corrugated leaves. Blooms with pale lavender flowers.

Hosta 'Katsuragawa Beni'- Shade, 12". Narrow, shiny, green leaves with pointy tips have an upright growth. Deep lavender blooms in mid-summer.

*Hosta 'Maraschino Cherry':  Shade/Pt.Shade, 18x24". Narrow, dark green leaves with contrasting reddish green scapes hold up dark lavender flowers.

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe': Shade/Pt.Shade, 12". 2' wide clumps of red stemmed medium-sized gre-green leaves with wavy edges.

*Hosta 'One Man's Treasure': Shade/Pt.Shade, 14x24". Red-stemmed hosta with shiny, dark green pointed leaves. Lavender flowers bloom atop red scapes.

Hosta 'Remember Me'- Shade, 15". Each of these Hostas were purchased in support for a cure for breast cancer.  Leaves emerge yellow with a narrow dark blue-green margin. Center brightens to bright white as the season progresses.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance': Pt.Shade, 36x60". Heart-shaped, flat leaves have a glossy chartreuse hue that changes to gold when exposed to more sun. White flowers bloom late July through mid-August on 3' scapes.

Iberis 'Purity' Candytuft-  Sun/10"/ Everg30xreen, glossy green foliage with white flowers in spring that blanket the compact plant. Excellent for edging or for a rock garden.

Iberis 'Snowflake' Candytuft- Sun/ 12"/ Same as above, but slightly taller.

Iberis sempervirens 'Tahoe' Candytuft- Sun, 8-10". Carpet of white flowers in mid to late spring. Grows on compact, ground-hugging evergreen foliage.

*Iris ensata 'Hoshi Akari': Sun/Pt.Sun, 32". White flowers with purple-blue edges bloom in mid-season.

*Iris germanica 'Fall Fiesta': Sun, 36". Amber-orange falls, with creamy white and yellow standards, and gold beards bloom late spring to early summer. Nice pop of color for the back of a spring border!

*Iris germanica 'Lace Artistry': Sun, 24-36". Peachy-pink standards, creamy prink and white falls with apricot beards appear in late spring to early summer. A beautiful soft spring color with wonderful fragrance

*Iris siberica 'Baby Sister': Sun/Pt.Sun, 14". Medium-sized, beardless light blue-purple flowers bloom in early summer, after the Tall Bearded Iris and before the Japanese Iris appear. 

*Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star': Sun/Pt.Sun, 18". Single 1" pale blue daisy-like flowers with a yellow center blooms all summer on a compact mound of green foliage. Tolerates very hot, drought-like conditions.

Lamiastrum gableobdolon Yellow Archangel- Sun/ Shade/groundcover/ Fast-growing perennial ground cover that may be either trailing or upright depending on conditions. Yellow archangel, also known as yellow Lamium, is very competitive and fast-growing.

Lamiastrum gableobdolon 'Herman's Pride': Sun/Pt.Sun/Shade, 10". Dense mound of metallic silver foliage with green veins. Petite yellow flowers in late spring. Nice as a deer resistant groundcover. Needs good moisture if planted in full sun.

Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenway' Dead Nettle: Shade/Pt.Shade, 6-8". A unique blend of chartruese, silver, medium green, and mint green leaves make this ground cover special. Pink-purple flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Deer resistant!

Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost' Dead Nettle: Shade/Pt.Shade, 6". Bluish-green foliage with silver edges. Short spikes of clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover.

Lamium 'Purple Dragon' Dead Nettle- Shade/Pt.Shade/ 6"/ produces large deep purple snapdragon-like flowers in early to late spring. The flowers are arranged in large dense terminal spikes that jump right out of their bright silvery foliage. Lamium 'Purple Dragon' proves to be a very attractive groundcover.

Lavandula 'Provence' Lavender- Sun/30"/ Light purple flowers in spring are very fragrant, and dry beautifully for potpourri. "Provence" is more moisture tolerant than other varieties, and is recommended to gardeners who have difficulty overwintering lavenders.

Lavandula 'Hidcote' Lavender- Sun/18"/ Erect, compact habit and darker flowers than many others, making it ideal for hedges.

Lavandula 'Munstead' Lavender- Sun/ 18"/ Subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 12 to 18 inches high and 30 inches wide, it boasts 2 1/2-inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves first open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. Stalks of lavender flowers grow up to 12 inches tall.

*Leucanthemum superbum 'Banana Cream' Shasta Daisy: Sun, 14-18". Exciting new Shasta daisy with petals that open lemon yellow, gradually turn buttery and then white with cheery yellow centers. This Shasta will bloom all summer long with deadheading.

Leucanthemum 'Becky' Shasta Daisy- Sun/ 24"/ Masses of big white daisies in summer just waiting to be cut for the vase. Disease-resistant foliage and a more vigorous habit to keep those buds and blooms coming.

*Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady': Sun, 8-12". Bright white petals with yellow centers bloom all summer if deadheaded. This is a nice dwarf Shasta daisy that forms a robust clump in the garden.

Liatris 'Kobold':  Sun/ 3'/ Tall wands of airy violet arise in abundance on strong, erect 3-foot stalks. Remains attractive long after its midsummer bloom, with fresh, grasslike foliage staying neat and colorful well into fall.

Ligularia dentata 'Brit Marie Crawford': Shade/Pt.Shade, 34-47". Clump-forming, large, rounded maroon-black leaves. Tall stems appear in mid to late summer, bearing clusters of bright golden orange daisy flowers. The more sun Ligularia gets, the more moisture it needs!

Ligularia 'Othello'- Shade/Pt.Shade, 4'. Large, rounded dark-green leaves with purple undersides. Tall stems appear in mid-summer, bearing clusters of bright golden orange daisy flowers. Ligularias are great conversation pieces for their prehistoric appearance.

Liriope 'Big Blue' Lilytuft- Shade/12"/ Deeply colored green blades. Rich blue flowers displayed in summer. Good ornamental or edging plant A classic iron tough perennial for difficult site.

Liriope 'Monroe White' Lilytuft- Shade/ 12"/ Same as above, but with white flowers.

Liriope 'Variegata' Lilytuft- Shade/ 12"/ Same as above, but displays green and yellow variegated leaves and purple flowers.

Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower- 30"/ P/T Shade/ Brilliant shade of cardinal red. Hardy green leaves. Often seen along woodland paths. Spires of colorful hood-like flowers on stately spikes in late summer and fall. Likes moist soil.

Lobelia 'Queen Victoria: Pt.Sun/Sun, 24-36". Compact plant with some trailing leafy growth have stems of one-sided scarlet tubular flowers that bloom summer to frost. Nice in a container.

Lysmachia clethroides Gooseneck Loosestrife: Sun/Pt.Sun/Shade, 18-24". Vigorous groundcover with narrow green leaves and bright white drooping spikes of flowers blooming July-September. Great to take over a location in the garden, but should not be incorporated into a mixed garden.

Monarda 'Jacob Cline' Beebalm- Sun/ 4'/ Very attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Erect stems support uniquely shaped red flowers. Pleasant, herb fragrance to flowers and foliage. Good mildew resistance.

Monarda 'Petite Delight' Beebalm: Sun, 12-15". Unique lavender-rose flower heads appear on very compact mounds of dark green crinkled foliage in June-August. Attracts hummingbirds, resistant to deer and will spread each season.

Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' Beebalm- Sun/ 30"/ Large leaved, very mildew resistant foliage with berry red flowers. Sports wine colored highlights.

Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' Catmint- Sun/ 12"/ Larger flowers and a long period of bloom. Foliage is green/gray. Its shorter stature  makes it suitable for the front of a border, or as a groundcover.

*Nepeta sibirica 'Souvenir D'Andre Chaudron': Sun, 24-36". Spikes full of tubular blue flowers bloom June-July. Clump forming, compact, aromatic grey-green foliage.

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' Catmint- Sun/3'/ This taller Catmint is among the hardiest of the Nepetas and most tolerant of damp conditions as well as the longest flowering. The plants are broad and vigorous, very free flowering and the color of the flower is a deeper violet blue.

Nepeta 'Walker's Low' Catmint- Sun/ 30"/ Lovely blue violet flowers accent aromatic grey green foliage. Its long season of bloom and carefree habit make it a worthy addition to the Perennial Plant "Hall of Fame".

* Nepeta x faassenii 'Snowflake' Catmint: Sun,14". Nice compact white blooming Catmint! Blooms all summer long. Looks nice massed in the garden or as an edging.

*Oenothera macrocarpa Evening Primrose- Sun, 10". This native wildflower is known for the huge 4" yellow flowers that open each afternoon and close up the following morning. Long blooming throughout the summer months.

*Oenothera 'Siskiyou' Evening Primrose- Sun, 10". 'Siskiyou' produces 2" wide pink flowers. It has leaf rosettes close to the ground, mid-green, with lance-shaped leaves. The delicate fragrant primroses open in the day hours. Evening Primroses are excellent perennials, since they are simple to grow, with almost no pests or problems.

*Oenothera youngii Evening Primrose- Sun, 12". 'Youngii' produces clear yellow flowers. Leaves turns bright red in autumn. An upright perennial or biennial with lance-shaped green leaves 1 to 4 1/2 inches long.

Paeonia lactiflora Peony 'Longfellow': Sun, 30-36". Double red flowers are bowl-shaped and sweetly fragrant. Blooms in late spring.

Paeonia lactiflora Peony Pink: Sun, 30-36". Large, double pink fluffy flowers are sweetly fragrant. Blooms in late spring.

Paeonia lactiflora Peony Red: Sun, 36-42". Large, deep double red flowers are sweetly fragrant. Plant in any sunny garden for nice spring color. According to Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, the red peony is a symbol of good fortune associated with women & romance. It is believed to keep passion and love alive.

*Paeonia lactiflora Peony 'Sorbet'- Sun, 4'. Unusual fragrant pink and white 5-7" double blooms  provide show-stopping beauty in early summer.

Paeonia lactiflora Peony White: Sun, 39-36". Double white fluffy, frilly large flower heads. Nice bold pop in the late spring garden.

*Papaver orientalis Poppy 'Brilliant': Sun, 32-36". Huge, bright red flowers with velvety fringed petals. Fully double with bold markings and designs bloom in Late May-June. Will go dormant in the heat of summer.

*Poppy orientalis 'Burning Heart': Sun, 24". Big rose-pink blooms with dark red centers. Floriferous flowering selection with dark green foliage.

Papaver orientalis Poppy 'King Kong': Sun, 36".  A giant among poppies: Massive, 7-8" blooms on stalks up to 40" high. Blooms late spring to early summer.

Papaver orientale Poppy 'Turkenlouis': Sun, 24". Impressive, fiery-red flowers with distinctively fringed edges. Coarsely hairy, stiff-stemmed plants with long, deeply-lobed leaves. Prefers fertile, well drained soil.

*Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Beardtongue: Sun/Pt.Sun, 33-36". Tall stems of tubular, deep lavender-rose at the base and lighter pink towards the tips. Wine-red foliage brings color to the landscape even when the plants are not in bloom. Blooms late spring-early summer.

Penstemon 'Husker Red' Beardtongue- Sun/ 3'/ Clump-forming perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall. Features white (sometimes with a pink blush), two-lipped, tubular flowers borne in spikes atop erect, rigid stems. Flowers bloom mid-spring to early summer. Leaves are maroon.

Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage- Sun/ 5'/ woody-based perennial of the mint family and features finely-dissected, aromatic (when crushed), gray-green leaves on stiff, upright, square stems and whorls of two-lipped, tubular, light blue flowers all summer.

Perovskia 'Little Spire'  Russian Sage- Sun/ 2'/ Same as above, but smaller size.

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Longin' Russian Sage: Sun, 3-4'. Same lavender blue flowers as the species, but plants are more compact and upright. Silvery gray leaves are not as serrated as regular Perovskia.

Phlox paniculata 'David' Tall Garden Phlox- Sun/ 4'/ White-blooming phlox has extra-large flower heads covered in rich, fragrant blooms from July to August.

Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert': Sun, 26-30". Sweetly fragrant, soft lilac flowers with a dark purple star in the center. Blooms mid-July- August.

Phlox paniculata 'Laura': Sun, 20-28". Fuchsia-purple blooms with white centers bloom profusely early July and continue all summer long. Flower heads can be up to 12" across, and has good resistance to powdery mildew.

Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'- Sun/ 4'/ Provides unsurpassed flowering in summer, clear crisp colors and fragrant flowers in profusion rich purple/pink. Immense flower trusses combine to form a flowering ball.

Phlox paniculata 'Sherbert Cocktail': Sun, 24-36". A unique, special Phlox that is the first in its kind. Maroon bracts hold up yellow buds that open to a creamy yellow, green flower with a pink or white center. Flower heads have a light ruffled appearance. 

*Phlox paniculata 'Swizzle': Sun, 15-18". Big clusters of soft pink flowers with magenta centers in summer. A nice compact phlox that has good mildew resistance.

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue' Creeping Phlox-  Sun/ 6"/ Thick weave of narrow, evergreen foliage sprinkled with brilliant blue flower clusters of star-shaped petals that will grow almost anywhere. This old fashioned favorite is a creeping, mounding plant. Primary bloom is from spring through summer.

Platycodon 'Sentimental Blue' Balloon Flower : Sun/ P/T Shade/ 12"/ dwarf selection that typically grows to only 6-12" tall. Features unique, puffy flower buds shaped like hot air balloons which open into 3" diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers with five pointed lobes.

Polygonatum 'Striatum' Solomon's Seal- Sun/ P/T Shade/ 36"/ A very colorful and vigorous selection of the hybrid Solomon's Seal and the one less commonly encountered in horticulture, with a slight but highly decorative pucker to the leaves that are brightly emargined in creamy white, along stems to 3 ft., while the axillary tubular pendulent flowers of white and green are in lovely complement to the foliage

*Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' Lungwort- Pt.Sun/Shade, 10". Deep green foliage with silver spots. Bright pink flowers in early spring that turn blue as they age. Lightens up a shade garden!

 Pulmonaria saccharata 'Samurai': Pt.Sun/Shade, 10". A stunning variety with  purple-blue flowers in April and May over long, silver leaves.

Pulmonaria saccharata 'Silverado': Pt.Sun/Shade, 10". Very silver lance-shaped foliage topped with blue, pink and white tubular flowers in spring.

Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum' Black-Eyed Susan- Sun/40"/ Flowers in a consistent deep golden yellow on upright plants that reach 40in. It blooms prodigiously from late July to early October. A classic!

Salvia 'Caradonna' Sage- Sun/ 30"/ Glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long.

Salvia 'May Night' Sage- Sun/ 18"/ Flowers of deep indigo violet-blue. Remove faded blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting and drought tolerant!

Salvia 'Snow Hill' Sage- Sun/ 24"/ Features densely-flowered spikes of pure white flowers which bloom in June and continue throughout the summer. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Saponaria occimoides Soapwort- Carpets of Soapwort's bright pink flowers in our gardens always have customers rushing to the perennial sales area! A wonderful groundcover.

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop- Sun, 2-3'. Succulent upright jade plant-like foliage of light green. Large palm-sized pink flower heads open in mid-summer and stay through fall, changing to a copper color. Leave flower heads on to provide nice winter interest.

Sedum 'Bon Bon' Stonecrop- Sun/ 14"/ Produces a low mound of succulent chocolate purple leaves. One of the darkest forms to date. Small clusters of dusty-rose flowers appear by midsummer, lasting into the autumn before changing into brown seed heads for winter

Sedum 'John Creech' Stonecrop- Sun/ 1"/ A very low mat-forming selection, especially useful in hot sunny sites. This Stonecrop has rounded deep-green leaves and small clusters of mauve-pink starry flowers in summer. Useful for massing as a lawn substitute in small areas.

Sedum 'Kamtschaticum- Sun, 6". Narrow, succulent dark green foliage tightly set on compact stems; bronze to gold in winter with Orange-yellow flowers in flat clusters in summer.

*Sedum 'Pink Bomb' Stonecrop: Sun, 12". Pure pink flower clusters bloom on compact succulent green foliage in late summer. Because of it's compact form, this Stonecrop will not flop over under the weight of their flowers.

Sempervivum Hen and Chicks- Sun/ 2"/ Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen-and-chicks tolerate heat, drought and neglect with style. Useful in rock gardens, container garden of all types, rooftop gardens and rock walls.

*Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 12". A pink-flowered silene with variegated green and yellow clump forming foliage. An abundance of single pink blooms in June-August.

Solidago 'Fireworks' Goldenrod- Sun/ 30"/  An outstanding recent selection of one of our native North American wildflowers. Plants form a bushy, upright clump of dark-green leaves, bearing large heads of golden-yellow flowers that look like an exploding sun.

Solidago 'Golden Fleece' Goldenrod- Sun/ 24"/ Outstanding display of golden-yellow flowers, held in a branching head that is quite distinct from the roadside types. Plants have a bushy, compact habit.

Stachys 'Helen Von Stein': Sun, 16". A mounding, large-leafed version of common Lamb's Ear with large soft silver leaves. Easily grown in any average to poor garden soil that has good drainage. Rarely flowers.

*Stokesia laevis 'Elf' Stoke's Aster: Sun, 8". Neatly compact perennial with electric purple-blue domed, Aster-like flowers from late June-August. Long leathery green leaves fill out a space in the garden all season long.

Thymus coccineus Thyme- Sun/ 1"/This creeping variety makes a beautiful ground cover with deep, lavender-red blooms. It works great for filling between stepping stones because it is beautiful and will tolerate light foot traffic.

Tiarella cordifolia Foamflower- Sun/ 24"/ This species is a native wildflower, and a parent to many of the new hybrids. Plants form a spreading mat of scalloped green leaves, turning bronze in colder months and remaining evergreen in mild winters.

*Tiarella x 'Elizabeth Oliver' Foamflower: Shade/Pt.Shade, 12". Mint-green foliage with striking red mid ribs and veins form a tidy clump in the shaded garden. Delicate white tinged pink bottlebrush flowers appear in Spring. Native to the US.

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' Foamflower: Shade/Pt.Shade, 6-8". Glossy green foliage with prominent black-purple centers are broad and deeply dissected. In colder weather, foliage takes on a purple-bronze color. Lightly fragrant, white, star-like flowers appear on 12-16 inch tall spikes in Spring.

Tiarella 'Wherryi' Foamflower- Shade, 12". Clump of scalloped green leaves, turning bronze in colder months . Short sprays of airy white flowers appear in early summer, sweetly fragrant from up close. An excellent woodland edging plant.

Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate' Spiderwort- Sun/ P/T Shade/ 21"/ bright chartreuse-yellow grassy foliage, forming a compact mound and studded with a long display of rich gentian-blue triangular flowers. Flowering will continue all summer if old blooms are removed. Loves a rich, moist soil.

Trillium Red Trillium- Shade/ P/T Shade/ 16"/ forms a low mound of large dark-green leaves. The flowers appear in spring, with narrow maroon-red petals. Blooms face downward. The whole plant usually disappears by late summer. Best in a woodland situation.

Veronica 'Fairytale'- Sun, 7". Flowers on spikes with silvery-pink petals with deeper pink stamens on compact, slowly spreading foliage. Blooms in mid-summer. When dead-headed, plants will showcase a repeat bloom later in the season.

Veronica 'Goodness Grows' Speedwell: Sun/Pt.Sun, 12-15". Long-blooming deep violet flower spikes bloom June-September. Slowly creeping green met-forming foliage is excellent for the front of the border.

Veronica 'Royal Candles' Speedwell- Sun/ 15"/ Produces wonderful dark blue, candle flowers from June till September.  One of our favorites…try it as a mass planting!

Veronicastrium 'Roseum' Culver's Root- Sun/ 6'/ Tall, slender spires of pale pink flowers are produced from July to August above whorls of deep green leaves. An elegant perennial that is great for adding height to the border as the flowers are self-supporting.

Vinca 'Illumination' Vinca Vine- Shade/ P/T Shade/ 4"/ Most popular evergreen groundcover, forming a dense mat. This exciting selection has bright golden-yellow leaves edged in green, studded with blue flowers in spring. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily.

*Yucca 'Bright Edge': Sun, 2'. Clump forming perennial with tufts of dark green leaves edged in golden yellow. Creamy, bell-shaped, white flowers hover over the foliage in Summer.

Yucca 'Golden Sword'- Sun/ 3'/ has yellow center veins on the leaves, resembling swords. Spiky, slow growing evergreen forming massive tufts of foliage up to 30 inches. Imposing panicles of large white flowers in mid to late summer.

Ferns

Athyrium x 'Ghost' : Pt. Shade/Shade, 24-30".  Leaves age to light green with new fronds appearing throughout the season. Upright with a beautiful formal appearance that really stands out in the shady garden. Prefers moist Soil with good drainage.

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum': Pt.Shade/Shade, 24". The best frond color results in light shade. The Japanese painted fern makes an outstanding combination plant for adding color, texture and habit to the shade garden.

*Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' Autumn Fern: Shade/Pt.Shade, 18-24". Pink fiddleheads emerge in spring, turning coppery orange as they unfurl. Fronds turn coppery- dark green and remain well into winter. New growth continues through the season, giving color effect from sprint to fall.

Felix Femina 'Lady in Red' : Pt.Shade/Shade, 2'. The lacy light green foliage is held upright on dark brilliant red-violet stems. Each plant of this slowly spreading fern should spread to 3' in five years.

Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern- Shade/ 5'/ clump-forming, upright to arching, deciduous fern.The showy parts of this fern are the finely dissected, medium green, vegetative fronds which exhibit the feathery appearance of long ostrich plumes

Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King' Jumbo Ostrich Fern- Shade, 6'. This extremely hardy selection has an enormous crown and fronds that are 50% larger than the native Ostrich fern. Brings large, prehistoric, tropical look in the landscape. Prefers moist, rich soil in shade to almost full sun. This cultivar is easy to grow, notably more heat tolerant.

Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern: Shade/Pt.Shade, 3'. Bright green foliage in summer with cinnamon-brown fiddleheads that resemble cinnamon sticks.

Ornamental Grass

Calamagrostis brachytricha Korean Feather Reed Grass: Sun/Shade, 3'. Bright green graceful foliage reaches 2' tall. Blooms emerge in late summer with a tinge of pink, fading to feathery cream plumes standing above the foliage.

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster: Sun/Pt.Sun, 3'. Deep green, upright glossy foliage. Light pink flowers appear in summer, turning creamy later in the season. Sometimes referred to the "perpetual motion grass," because even the slightest breeze will make its foliage shimmy.

*Carex elata 'Bowles Golden': Pt.Shade/Shade, 2-3'. Bright gold foliage with thin green margins and is taller than most other varieties. Needs to be constantly wet or moist to thrive. It will grow in shallow water and looks great around a pond with blue hostas.

Carex oshimensis Japanese Sedge 'Evergold': Shade/Pt.Shade, 1-2'. Nice clump-forming silver-variegated grass. Good for the shady border, or as a mass planting.

Carex Sedge 'Kaga Nishiki': Shade/Pt.Shade, 12-15". Bright gold border on narrow foliage.  This 12-15" long sedge works well in the garden or in containers.

*Chasmanthium latifolium 'River Mist' Variegated Northern Sea Oats: Sun/Pt.Shade/Shade, 30-36". Bright green and white striped bamboo-like foliage that stands our nicely in a shaded garden. Silvery-green oat-line flower heads drape down in late summer, then turn copper. Will reseed back to its non-variegated form.

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue':  Full Sun, 10".  These compact tufts of 8-inch-long powder-blue leaves are well suited for edging and naturalizing in the rock garden.

*Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' Japanese Forest Grass: Shade/Pt.Shade, 9-14". Brilliant gold-green foliage glows in a shaded garden. Is said to be more vigorous and upright than 'Aureola'. Looks great cascading over a rock wall.

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Golden Japanese Forest Grass- Pt.Shade, 2'. Elegantly arching blades with green and gold stripes make an attractive accent in any garden. Gives a fountain-like appearance. Performs best in  moist soil. *Perennial Plat of the Year 2009!*

*Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light': Sun, 8'. Late blooming, bright red plumes open after most grasses in September. Upright green foliage through the season, turning yellow in the fall.

*Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan': Sun, 6-7'. Upright, wide, robust foliage of creamy white and green variegation. Feathery, beige 10' flower plumes form in late summer.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 5'. Clump-forming perennial grass with horizontally banded yellow and green foliage. Dense, upright, rigid growth habit. Late flowering copper-red blooms mature to beige.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus': Sun, 6'. One of the first Maiden Grasses, still remains popular today. Elegantly shaped grass with narrow leaves with white mid-ribs and a vase-like form. Bronze fall and winter foliage, with coppery plumes.

Miscanthus 'Little Zebra' Zebra Grass- Sun/48"/ Makes a tidy, compact mound of green foliage with prominent, yellow horizontal banding that holds well through the summer. In late summer, the attractive plumes emerge wine-purple.

Miscanthus 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass- Sun/ 6'/ Very narrow green leaves with white variegation on the margins. Foliage has an overall silvery appearance. Typically forms an upright, rounded clump of foliage growing 4-6' tall. Not much fall color, with blades eventually turning straw-beige by winter.

Miscanthus 'Purpurascense' Maiden Grass- Sun/ 5'/ Superior orange-red fall color. It is a compact, upright, warm season, clump-forming ornamental grass. Features medium green blades (1/2" wide) with a reddish tinge which gradually develop further reddish hues as summer progresses, eventually turning a brilliant orange-red in fall.

Miscanthus 'Variegatus' Maiden Grass- Sun/ 5'/ Green and white striped leaves.  Creamy flowers bloom August-September.  Fall color is a rich gold. 

Miscanthus 'Gracillimus Maiden Grass- Sun/ 6'/Upright, feathery creamy flowers bloom late September and curve in a unique fashion.  The bright green leaves turn straw colored with the cold weather.

*Muhlenbergia capillaries Pink Muhly Grass: Sun, 3'. Spectacular, billowy inflorescence of massed, vibrant pink, airy flowers on 4-foot stems bloom in late summer into fall.

*Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Switch Grass: Sun, 4-5'. Metallic-blue, upright foliage grows tight and will never flop over. Pink flower plumes in fall with yellow foliage.  

*Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues': Sun, 4-6'. Sturdy, upright bright metallic-blue foliage, and air, pink-purple flower plumes in fall.

Pennisetum 'Hameln' Foutain Grass- Sun/ 2.5'/ Arching, deep green foliage in an upright clump typically growing to 24" tall. Leaves are deep green in summer, changing to orange-bronze in fall and eventually to beige in late fall. Foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Showy, silvery to pinkish-white, wheat-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer like water spraying from a fountain.

*Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem: Sun, 3'. An improved selection of the native bluestem, offering a more consistent grey-blue foliage color that is quite striking in the garden. Narrow, upright foliage takes on reddish-orange tones in the fall. Fluffy silver seed heads appear in late summer and last well into fall.

Butterfly Bushes love sunny spots. For best growing and blooming performance, add some lime to the soil, and cut them back to about 12" every spring. They will return to their maximum height by the end of fall. Once established, butterfly bushes can tolerate drought. Of course, they are a huge butterfly attractor!

Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' Butterfly Bush: Sun, 4-5'. Vigorously growing butterfly bush with deep dark purple flower spikes in late summer into fall.

*Buddleia 'Butterfly Heaven': Sun, 5-6'. Long fragrant panicles of lavender florets with orange eyes in midsummer, some panicles measuring up to 12". Vigorous, easy to grow, and attracts butterflies like no other!

Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue' Butterfly Bush: Sun, 3-5'. A profuse lavender-blue bloomer, blooming in mid-late summer. Slightly more compact and neater growth than other Butterfly Bushes.

Buddleia davidii 'Honeycomb Butterfly Bush: Sun, 5-7'.  Yellow flowering butterfly bush. Some have noted that butterflies are slightly less attracted to this variety.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave': Pt.Sun, 6'x8'. Massive blue lacecap flower clusters to 8" across bloom in summer and early fall. Lacecaps have small fertile flowers in the center of the cluster, surrounded by larger, four-petaled sterile flowers. This Hydrangea will bloom blue in acidic soil, pink in alkaline soil.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers': Pt.Sun, 3-4'x4'. Large 8" mophead flower heads are crimson red deepening to purplish red. Flower color will be a reliable pink/red regardless of soil pH.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pia'- Pt.Sun/Sun, 3'x3'. Pink mophead flowers blooms in July-August. Popular for the fact that they begin blooming at a young age. Color of flowers will depend on the pH of your soil.

*Hydrangea macrophylla 'Penny Mac': Pt.Sun, 6-8'x3-4'. Masses of bright blue to deep purple 7" across mophead flowers bloom continuously until frost. A vigorous grower that will fill out to a substantial shrub rather quickly.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'- Sun, 6-8'. White conical blooms turn to pink as the season progresses. Blooms in mid-summer to frost. Foliage is green with a tinge of yellow, turning reddish-purple in the fall. Woody growth. Deer tend to avoid.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 6-8'. White flowers turn dark pink in late summer and bloom through the fall. Flower color is not affect by pH.

*Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique': Sun/Pt.Sun, 6-10'x6-10'. 8-inch-long white flower panicles fade to pinkish white. Flower heads are broad at the base with a rounded tip, making them "Unique." Can be grown as a tree form or shrub.

Hydrangea quercifolia Oak Leaf Hydrangea- Shade / P/T Shade/6-8'/ Bold leathery leaves; spread of 8'; seeds eaten by birds; mulch to keep root system cool; exfoliating bark on mature plants; wine, orange, and mahogany fall foliage; coarse texture.

Shrubs

Caryopteris 'First Choice'- Sun, 24". Rich, cobalt blue flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall with aromatic, silvery-green foliage.

*Caryopteris 'White Surprise': Sun, 24". Striking green and white variegated foliage is present all season long, complimented by small, lavender blue flowers in late summer into fall.

Clethra alnifolia Summersweet: Sun/Pt.Shade, 6'. Fragrant white flowers in small spikes, July and August.Ccrisp, dark green foliage in summer, yellow-orange fall foliage.

Corylus contorta Harry Lauder's Walking Stick: Sun/Pt. Sun, 10-15'. Upright, tree-like shrub has heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves. Pendent yellow catkins are borne in late winter and early spring. Strongly twisted, spiraling shoots provide year-round interest.

Cotinus x coggygria 'Grace' Smoke Bush- Sun, 15'. Leaves emerge light-red and darken throughout the summer. Frothy pink flowers bloom from spring to June. Gives the appearance of smoke. Grown for its reddish-purple fall foliage.

Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' Wintercreeper- Sun/Shade, 24-36". Narrow evergreen green and silver variegated foliage that is often used as a groundcover or as a climber.

Hibiscus 'Blue Satin' Rose of Sharon- Sun/Pt.Sun, 8-10'. Blue-violet blooms in mid-summer to early-fall on upright, deciduous shrubs.

*Ilex verticillata 'Sparkleberry'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 6-12'. Showy berries last for several months, attracting birds. For fruit abundance, plant near the male, 'Apollo'. This holly is deciduous.

*Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltoni' Blue Rug Juniper: Sun, 4-6". Spreading, sprawling blue-green low growing Juniper. Excellent as an evergreen edging, enjoying hot, sunny spots. Can tolerate salt. You'll never need to prune it either!

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Japanese Rose- Pt.Shade, 5-10'. Tuff, yet graceful spring-flowering shrub with arching yellow-green stems that remain all winter.  Double blossoms  are yellow and bloom along the stems.

Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee' Crapemyrtle- Sun, 25'. Large lavender-pink flowers bloom in summer with brownish-red exfoliating bark. Red-orange fall color, and good mildew-resistance.

*Microbiota decussata Siberian Carpet Cypress: Sun/Pt.Sun, 18". A cool alternative to the Blue Rug Juniper! Short, sprawling evergreen with soft, Thuja-like needles. Enjoys bright shade, but will do well in sun if irrigated regularly.

Rosa 'Double Knockout' Rose- Sun/ 4' x 4'/ Combines the disease resistant attributes that made 'Knock Out' such a popular garden plant, with an abundance of double, cherry-red flowers.

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Dapple Willow: Sun/Pt.Shade, 10-15'. Bright pink shoots which open to creamy white and green variegated leaves. This shrub can also be trained into a small tree and can usually be found in shrub and tree form.  Catkins bloom on the stems of this plant in early April.  Fast growing, 12-18" per year.

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Lilac: Sun, 10-12'. A French Hybrid lilac with shiny purple buds opening into double, magenta flowers that are very fragrant, and excellent for cutting.

Syringa x chinensis 'Saugeana' Chinese Lilac: Sun, 10-12'. Showy, single, deep lilac-red, fragrant flowers in mid-May. Chinese Lilacs have neat, small foliage compared to the common lilac.

Thuja 'Sherwood Frost' Arborvitae: Sun, 4-6'. Semi-dwarf Arborvitae with creamy-white brushed foliage tips, making this an unusual specimen plant. The overall variegated look of this shrub gives it a sparkling appearance.

Viburnum dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 6'. An abundance of creamy-white flowers in spring on a nice, well-branched habit shrub with bright red berries in the fall.

*Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' Snowball Bush: Sun/Pt.Sun, 8-12'. This original Snowball Bush has been cultivated since the 16^th century. Big, showy, sterile snowball like inflorescences cover the plant in May emerging light-green and changing to white, and some pink. Dense mound habit with upright, spreading, arching branches.

*Weigela florida 'French Lace': Sun, 4-6'. Variegated, lime-yellow margined foliage with dark red flowers blooming in June.

*Weigela florida 'My Monet'- Sun/Pt.Sun, 18". Colorful green, cream and pink foliage with bright-pink springtime blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Vines

Campsis radicans Trumpet Creeper- Sun/Pt.Sun, 40'. Vigorous growing vine attaches itself to any surface with aerial roots. Large red-orange flowers bloom in mid-late summer, attracting hummingbirds.  

*Clematis 'Ernest Markham': Sun, 10-15'. Vigorous, late-flowering vine with abundant 4" wide magenta flowers in summer.

*Clematis 'Etoile Violette': Sun, 10-15'. Small, 3" Single, nodding, violet blue, saucer-shaped blooms with yellow anthers bloom mid-summer into late fall

Clematis 'Tie Dye': Sun, 12'. 6" Flowers have dark blue petals with lavender-white centers that streak out to the edges. Blooms June through July.

Lonicera x heckrottii 'Goldflame' Honeysuckle Vine: Sun/Pt.Sun, 3'+. Rose-pink tubular buds open exposing very pale tangerine colored petals all summer long. Nice green and purple foliage with purple stems that age to wood. I've never had a hummingbird in my yard until I planted this vine!

*Wisteria 'Blue Moon': Sun, climbing. Exciting native species improved to dependably bloom up to three times in a single growing season. Lavender blue flowers occur in foot long clusters.

*Wisteria macrostachys 'Aunt Dee' Kentucky Wisteria: Sun, climbing. Light lavender flowers bloom in grape-like clusters in spring.