Long Blooming Plants

Bluebeard

Deep blue-purple flowers on the ends of the new growth in late summer Rounded shrub with fragrant bluish leaves with silvery undersides Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects Used as cut flowers Bloom Time: July to September

Tussock Sedge

AKA Carex elata Slender upright sedge with leaves and seeds growing off the same stems Stems are bluish-green, triangular in cross section Male and female blooms flower on separate spikes Plants emerge from elevated tufts (tussocks) in or near standing water Bloom Time: Summer Grass Type: Cool Season

Awl Fruited Sedge

Tuft-forming sedge with an upright, cascading habit Leaves are green, about 6 mm wide, triangular in cross section Brownish-green flower heads look like bushy foxtails Seed heads are erect, vertical, up to 8 cm long Possibly the most common sedge in Ontario wetlands Bloom Time: June Grass Type: Cool Season

Morning Star Sedge

Forms a slightly arching tight upright clump Semi-evergreen leaf blades are 15 mm wide Flower spikes are followed by unique light green star or mace-shaped seed pods Seed pods are 2.5 cm in diameter and turn a chocolate-brown, persisting into winter Bloom Time: May Grass Type: Cool Season

Blue Waterfall™ Bellflower

Violet-blue star-like flowers Individual petals are narrower than other campanula Blooms rise slightly above the foliage Low trailing ground cover with rounded, toothed, mid-green leaves, up to 5 cm across The second series of flowers will appear in mid-fall Bloom Time: Late spring to summer Flower Size: 3 cm

Dalmatian Bellflower

AKA Campanula muralis Deep blue star-shaped flowers rise above the mound of foliage Low-growing perennial suitable for front borders or rock gardens Bloom Time: May to October

Clustered Bellflower

Clusters of rich purple trumpet-shaped flowers form loose globes Clusters can have up to 15 flowers each Low clumps of large forest-green leaves A prolific bloomer Attracts hummingbirds Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 70 cm

Clustered Bellflower

Clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers form loose globes Clusters can have up to 15 flowers each Low clumps of large forest-green leaves A prolific bloomer Attracts hummingbirds Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 70 cm

Adriatic Bellflower

AKA Campanula elatines var. garganica 'Dickson's Gold' Profuse clusters of star-shaped, bright blue-violet flowers Gold leaves are small and kidney-shaped with a very jagged edge A very tight, compact, slow-growing, trailing perennial Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: June to August

Carpathian Bellflower

White cup-shaped flowers rise slightly above the foliage Upward-facing blooms Low compact mounds of sharply-toothed bright green basal leaves Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: July to October Flower Size: 5 cm

Carpathian Bellflower

An improved selection on the older Clips series Upward-facing, white blooms Low, compact mounds of sharply toothed, bright green, basal leaves Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: June to October Flower Size: 5 cm

Carpathian Bellflower

Vivid blue flowers with lighter centres Upward-facing blooms Low, compact mounds of sharply toothed, bright green, basal leaves Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: June to October Flower Size: 5 cm

Carpathian Bellflower

Blue cup-shaped flowers rise slightly above the foliage Upward-facing blooms Low compact mounds of sharply toothed bright green basal leaves Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: July to October Flower Size: 5 cm

Tall Bellflower

AKA Campanulastrum americanum Flat star-shaped five-lobed blue flowers with a white inner circle Heart-shaped dark green hairy scalloped leaves Long-blooming biennial Bloom Time: July to September

Purple Poppy Mallow

Five-petaled cup-shaped magenta flowers with white centres Lush green foliage forms a low ground cover Behaves like an ivy Suitable for rock gardens and rock walls Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

Calamint

Forms a dense, rhizomatous carpet Tiny, lilac to white flowers Very fragrant, gray-green foliage Bloom Time: June to October

Lesser Calamint

Airy racemes of tiny, white-lipped blooms Small, bushy perennial that is delicate looking but wiry An alternative to Baby's Breath Aromatic Bloom Time: June to frost

Canada Bluejoint

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit Spreads more quickly than other calamagrostis species Leaves are rough with tiny hairs and bluish-green in colour Large airy inflorescences emerge purple, changing to golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to August Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass type: Cool season

Autumn Feather Reed Grass

AKA Calamagrostis stipa, Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms an airy clump Leaves are glossy green and slightly wider than acutiflora cultivars Fluffy bottlebrush-like plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: September till frost Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Feather Reed Grass

An upright habit, forming a tight clump of deep green foliage Looser structure than Karl Foerster and more arching Sterile flower plumes emerge silvery-green, changing to a golden-tan Foliage turns to a light yellow in the fall Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a slightly arching, upright habit and forms a tight clump Narrow leaf blades are variegated creamy-white and green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass type: Cool Season

Feather Reed Grass

An upright habit, forming a tight clump of deep green foliage Sterile flower plumes emerge purple-red, changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to winter Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a mounding upright habit Narrow leaf blades have a defined white edge Sterile flower plumes emerge white changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Cool Season Rust resistant

Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump Narrow leaf blades have a central bright gold stripe, bordered by green Sterile flower plumes emerge light purple changing to a golden-tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 100 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump Leaf blades have a central white stripe, bordered by green Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden tan Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the winter Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Pugster Amethyst® Butterfly Bush

Proven Winners® Compact selection Large panicles of amethyst toned flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Panicles of red-pink blooms Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Compact selection Large panicles of true-blue flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush

Proven Winners® Compact selection Large panicles of rich pink flowers with a tiny orange eye in the centre Sturdy stems display silvery-green leaves Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat- and drought-tolerant, once established Bloom Time: early summer to frost

Blueberry Pie™ Butterfly Bush

Compact, dwarf habit Fragrant blue purple flower spikes appear summer to fall Long blooming

Birthday Cake™ Butterfly Bush

Fragrant rich deep-pink flowers Upright branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies

White Profusion Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, white florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Santana Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, purple-red florets Arching branches display variegated yellow and green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Royal Red Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, purple-red florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Harlequin Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, red-purple florets Arching branches display variegated cream and green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, true blue florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Long, upright panicles of fragrant, deep purple florets Arching branches display gray-green leaves Attractive to butterflies Popular as a fresh cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall

Blue Heaven Butterfly Bush

Panicles of blue florets Gorgeous silver, fuzzy foliage Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Heat and drought tolerant, once established Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Blue Grama

Low tuft of fine-textured blue-green leaves Chartreuse flowers age to blonde Seed stems produce seeds late summer, at right angles to the stems Seeds attract birds Bloom Time: June to August Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Blue Grama

AKA Bouteloua oligostachya Dense with slightly arching grey-green blades maturing purple, then light brown Purplish flowers Seed stems produce seeds late summer, at right angles to the stems Seeds attract birds Bloom Time: Early summer Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Side Oats Grama

AKA Bouteloua racemosa Dense with slightly arching light green blades maturing gold and sometimes red Purplish flowers Seed stems produce seeds late summer, on only one side of the stem Seeds attract birds Bloom Time: Early summer Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Grass Type: Warm Season ** PLUGS ARE SOLD IN FULL FLATS ONLY (50 QUANTITY) **

Younique White™ Astilbe

Upright, ivory-white plumes Very floriferous and fragrant Compact, mounding habit Bloom Time: June to July

Younique Silvery Pink™ Astilbe

Upright, silvery-pink plumes Very floriferous and fragrant More compact and rounded habit than other astilbe Bloom Time: June to July

Younique Lilac™ Astilbe

Upright, mauve-lilac plumes Very floriferous and fragrant More compact and rounded habit than other astilbe Bloom Time: June to July

Younique Carmine™ Astilbe

Upright, fuchsia-pink plumes Very floriferous and fragrant A more compact and rounded habit than other astilbe Bloom Time: June to July

False Spirea

Vibrant, triangular-shaped, raspberry-pink plumes Dwarf, compact, mid-green foliage Bloom Time: July to August

False Spirea

Tall, arching plumes of salmon-rose flowers Sharply toothed, rich green foliage Taller selection than most astilbe Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm

False Spirea

Long stems with pink plumes Lacy, chartreuse-coloured foliage with a tinge of red Foliage greens a little by late summer Brightens up areas in the shade garden Bloom Time: Midsummer Flower Height: 85 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm