Long Blooming Plants

Dwarf Astilbe

Foliage is glossy, dark green and finely textured over a dense mound Lovely, shell-pink flowers in open, drooping panicles Rust-colored seed heads are particularly outstanding Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

Dwarf Astilbe

Red buds open to carmine-pink plumes on red stems may rebloom Foliage emerges red, then turns deep green with a red edge Produces twice as many blooms as others within the simplicifolia group Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Dwarf Astilbe

Taller version of Astilbe 'Sprite' but still quite dwarf Arching stems of delicate, shell-pink flowers Fine-textured, shiny, dark green foliage Slower growing and more compact than other astilbe Bloom Time: July to August

False Spirea

Spikes of clear carmine-pink flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage Fern-like foliage remains deep green throughout the season Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 35 cm

False Spirea

AKA Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom' Airy, peach-pink plumes Mounded, lacy, mid-green foliage with hints of red Exceptionally fragrant Bloom Time: June to July

False Spirea

Tapered panicles of deep red plumes Leaves emerge bronze-red and mature to dark green as the season progresses Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Fall Astilbe, Chinese Astilbe

Tall selection of astilbe Upright, narrow, lilac-mauve blooms appear over lacy dark green foliage Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: Late summer into early fall Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

False Spirea

Soft white, triangular-shaped plumes Glossy, dark green, lacy foliage remains compact throughout the season Chinese astilbe are generally more sun tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: June-July

False Spirea

Deep red buds open to pinkish-red flowers on sturdy red stems Compact mound of fern-like, bronze-dark green foliage Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: June to July

False Spirea

Long-lasting, pale pink Flowers fade to green rather than brown when finished, and remain attractive throughout the fall Lacy foliage is compact, dense, and dark green with a hint of blue Chinese astilbe are generally more sun tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: July to August

Dwarf False Spirea

Short spikes of mauve-lilac plumes Deeply-cut bronze-green foliage hugs the ground One of the most drought-tolerant astilbe Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant Excellent ground cover Bloom Time: June to August Flower Height: 25 cm

False Spirea

Sturdy upright stems of dense intense pink flowers Compact, rich green foliage Excellent astilbe for the front border or container Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: July to August

False Spirea

Vibrant green buds open to robust silvery-white plumes Plumes fade to a lime-green Deep green foliage Bloom Time: July to August Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm

False Spirea

Narrow spikes of deep crimson-red flowers Foliage emerges bronzy-red and matures to deep green with burgundy highlights Excellent show when used en masse Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm

False Spirea

'Erica' has tall, narrow, upright, rose-pink plumes Fern-like leaves emerge red to bronze, maturing to a deep green Bloom Time: Midsummer Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

False Spirea

Slender panicles of clear white flowers Elegant lacy green foliage Suitable for damp, shady gardens Bloom Time: June to July

False Spirea

Graceful panicles with big, open, carmine-pink plumes Bold mid-green foliage is tinged with a little red One of the largest astilbe available Bloom Time: June to July

Bridal Veil False Spirea

Airy, pure white plumes Fern-like foliage remains green in colour throughout the season Astilbe 'Bridal Veil' makes an excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: June to July

Color Flash® Astilbe

Feathery blush-pink plumes Brilliant electric-green foliage emerges in early spring Foliage turns burgundy through the summer Excellent fall colours of red and orange Bloom Time: July to August

False Spirea

Lilac-purple flower spikes Tall, airy, open foliage Foliage is deeply lobed Excellent cut flowers Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

Aster

Masses of lavender-blue flowers Excellent resistance to powdery mildew Good cut flower Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Flower Size: 7 cm

Aromatic Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' Low mound of bushy mint-scented foliage, highly tolerant of drought and poor soils A strong growing perennial covered in lavender-blue flowers up to 3 cm across Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

New England Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome' Vibrant hot-pink star-shaped flowers with yellow centres Compact, mounding habit of green foliage has good resistance to powdery mildew Dwarf selection of the native perennial Aster novae-angliae Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

New England Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' A profuse perennial with dark purple flowers Compact, mounding habit of dark green foliage A dwarf cultivar of the native perennial Aster novae-angliae Bloom Time: Late summer to mid autumn

Calico Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' Masses of tiny white flowers with raspberry-coloured centres Purplish-black foliage is attractive all season Attracts butterflies Bloom Time: Late summer

Blue Autumn Aster

Masses of purple, daisy-like flowers Smooth dark green leaves have excellent mildew resistance Good cut flower Bloom Time: August to October

Smooth Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum laeve Extremely hardy Lavender to light blue flowers appear on hairless stems Greenish-blue or gray-green narrow leaves, up to 10 cm long Bloom Time: Late summer into the fall Flower Size: 3 cm

Milkweed

Vanilla-scented white flowers are followed by attractive seed pods Food source for Monarch butterflies Commonly found in swamps or wetland landscapes White selection of the native Asclepias incarnata Bloom Time: July to August

Golden Marguerite

An abundance of yellow daisy-like flowers Deeply cut lacy foliage Good cut flower, fresh or dried Drought-tolerant plant Bloom Time: Midsummer into the fall

Windflower

Smallest to date in the Swan series Nodding, single, white flowers have contrasting yellow stamens Large, deeply lobed, dark green foliage Deer and rabbit resistant Excellent choice for mass plantings in shady woodlands Bloom Time: June to October

Snowdrop Windflower

Delicate nodding white flowers Yellow stamens centre the white cup-shaped flowers Low mound of dense, fern-like foliage Suitable as a ground cover or border perennial Flowers give way to white woolly seed heads Repeat blooming may occur in autumn Bloom Time: Early spring

Pasque Flower

AKA Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rote Glocke' Deep ruby-red flowers Mature plants will produce 30 or more blooms over two months Flowers finish and leave behind fuzzy seed heads, resembling those of clematis Fern-like silver-green foliage Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

Pasque Flower

AKA Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' Single white flowers with yellow stamens Fern-like silvery-green foliage Plentiful blooms on a mature plant, lasting a couple of months Attractive fuzzy seed heads remain after the flowers Bloom Time: Early spring Flower Size: 6 cm

Pasque Flower

AKA Pulsatilla vulgaris Deep violet-blue flowers Mature plants will produce 30 or more blooms over 2 months Flowers finish and fuzzy seed heads remain, resembling those of clematis Fern-like silvery-green foliage Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

Big Blue Stem

Foliage emerges deep green with red highlights in the spring Leaves turn a reddish-bronze with lavender tones in autumn Deep burgundy-purple three-pronged seed heads are held on sturdy stems Bloom Time: September into winter Flower Height: 200 cm Foliage Height: 150 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Blackhawks Big Blue Stem

Dense, slightly arching clump of deep green leaves Foliage turns to purple in the summer, and almost black in autumn Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through fall Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter Upright specimen or border plant good for cut/dried flowers Grass Type: Warm Season

Big Blue Stem

Dense, slightly arching clump of blue-green leaves Leaves turn a bronze-red in the fall and colour remains through the winter months Three-pronged burgundy-purple seed heads are held on sturdy stems Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through fall Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter Flower Height: 200 cm Foliage Height: 150 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Nodding Onion

Best described as a dangling cyme of little florets Flowers are commonly pink and sometimes white Flowers mature into fruit opening to show glossy dark seeds The edible bulb, with a strong flavour, produces grass-like leaves with the flowers Found on ledges, gravel or wooded slopes Suitable for rooftop plantings Attracts bees and birds Bloom Time: Midsummer

Broadleaf Water Plantain

Airy, white flowers Clump-forming perennial with hairless plantain-like foliage emerging in early spring Foliage stands 60 cm above the waterline Found in fresh water ponds, slow moving streams or low lying areas Bloom Time: June to August

Lady's Mantle

Mound-shaped habit with scalloped gray-green leaves Lime-green starry flower clusters Can be used as a ground cover or border plant Grows best in cool, moist soils Water droplets stay on the leaves and sparkle in the sun Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Anise Hyssop

Loads of hot pink flowers with magenta calyxes Showy long after flowering, because of the calyxes Compact rounded habit Drought tolerant when established Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Hyssop

Deep violet-blue spikes over green foliage Flowers are long, wide, and extremely showy Drought tolerant when established Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Hyssop

Dark purple-black buds open to violet-blue flowers Upright, clump forming habit Licorice-scented foliage Bloom Time: July to September

Golden Jubilee Hyssop

Spikes of fragrant blue flowers Deadheading will prolong the flowering time Chartreuse coleus-like foliage Attracts birds and butterflies Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Anise Hyssop

Spikes of long-lasting (edible) blue flowers Licorice-scented (edible) green leaves Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Anise Hyssop

AKA Agastache anethiodora, Agastache anisata Tall upright clumping perennial Dense spikes of lavender-purple flowers with violet bracts Medium green lance-shaped aromatic foliage Bloom Time: Summer

Lily of the Nile

Big clusters of white flowers rise on erect stems above strap-like leaves Clump-forming perennial with bright semi-evergreen foliage Attracts butterflies Excellent plant for patio containers Bloom Time: Summer

Twister Lily of the Nile

Striking large bicoloured umbels Cream to white buds have a hint of violet-blue at their bases Flowers open to pure white with a dark violet-blue base Compact habit Bloom Time: Mid to late summer