Long Blooming Plants

Stokes' Aster

Large dark purple daisy-like blooms Mounding habit Deep green leathery strap-like foliage Bloom Time: June to frost

Alpine Betony

Clump-forming perennial with upright flower stems Dense spikes of rosy-purple flowers The glossy green mounding foliage is heavily textured Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 35 cm

Vanhouttei Spirea

White florets in clusters along the branches Leaves are blue-green and sometimes purplish in the fall Arching vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: Spring

Dwarf Garland Spirea

White florets in clusters along the branches before the leaves Leaves are sea-green in colour Arching vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: Spring

Gold Mound Spirea

Clusters of pink flowers Foliage emerges bronze, turns to yellow-gold in the summer Fall colours include red, orange, and pink Low mounded shrub Bloom Time: Late spring

Dwarf Vanhouttei Spirea

Profuse white florets in clusters on the ends of the branches Flowers well even in considerable shade Leaves bluish-green, then yellow in the fall Small, rounded shrub Bloom Time: Spring

Hardhack

Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny pink flowers Brown seed heads persist into the winter Leaves bright green above, blue-green underneath Fall colour is golden-yellow Upright, vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: Summer

Mellow Yellow Spirea

Small white flowers line the branches in spring, upstaging the leaves Narrow leaves, almost 50cm long, emerge yellow in spring Leaves are light green by summer, going from gold to purple in autumn Medium tall, arching shrub Bloom Time: early spring

Bridalwreath Spirea

Double white flowers up and down the branches precede the leaves Glossy dark green leaves turn yellow-orange in the fall Upright vase-shaped form Bloom Time: Spring

Snowmound Spirea

White florets in clusters along the branches Leaves emerge blue-green, changing to green, then yellow to red and pink in the fall Arching vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: Spring

Halward's Silver Spirea

White florets in clusters on the ends of the branches Leaves emerge blue-green, changing to green, then yellow in the fall Compact, mounding habit Bloom Time: Spring

Steeplebush

Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny white flowers Brown seed heads persist into the winter Leaves are bright green above, blue-green underneath Fall colour is golden-yellow Upright, vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: Summer

Magic Carpet® Spirea

Flat-topped clusters of deep pink flowers Leaves emerge red, maturing to red-tipped-bronze, then russet in the fall Mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Shirobana Spirea

Pink, white and red flowers in flattened clusters Flower colours can appear simultaneously, sometimes in the same cluster Foliage is blue-green, then dark burgundy in the fall Mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Poprocks® Petite Spirea

Tidy compact habit Eye-catching candy-pink flowers Low maintenance mound of green leaves Long blooming

Neon Flash Spirea

Flat-topped clusters of bright red flowers Foliage is green, then dark burgundy in the fall Upright, rounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Alpine Spirea

Rose-pink flowers in flattened clusters Mint-green leaves turn dark red in the fall Spreading, mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Dakota Goldcharm® Spirea

Clusters of pink flowers Foliage emerges bronze, turns yellow-gold in the summer Fall colours include red, orange, and pink Low, mounded shrub Bloom Time: Late spring

Rainbow Fizz™ Spirea

Bright red flower buds open to flattened pink clusters Leaves emerge copper and change to yellow with red tips in late spring Leaves finish copper-red in autumn Compact rounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Big Leaf Spirea

Clusters of small pink flowers Dark green leaves turn shades of yellow-orange to red in the fall Upright, mounded form Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Little Princess Spirea

Flat-topped clusters of rose-pink flowers Mint-green leaves turn dark red in the fall Spreading, mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Goldflame Spirea

Light crimson flowers in flattened clusters Leaves emerge bronze-gold, turning soft yellow-green, then copper-orange in the fall Spreading, mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Froebelii Spirea

Flat-topped clusters of carmine-red flowers Leaves emerge brownish-red in the spring, turning blue-green and burgundy-red in the fall Upright, mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Firelight Spirea

Deep mauve-pink flowers in flattened clusters Leaves emerge bright-red/orange, turning soft yellow-green, then reddish purple in the fall Spreading, mounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Crisp Leaf Spirea

Deep pink flowers in flattened clusters Deeply serrated dark green leaves are twisted and crinkled Foliage often emerges burgundy-red with some burgundy colouration at maturity Compact, rounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Anthony Waterer Spirea

AKA Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' Carmine-red flowers in flattened clusters Leaves emerge reddish-purple, mature to blue-green, then reddish in the fall Upright, rounded form Bloom Time: Late spring

Japanese White Spirea

Numerous white flowers in flat-topped clusters Oval sharply-toothed pale green leaves turn red in the fall Compact, rounded habit Bloom Time: Early summer

Meadowsweet

Cone-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers Fruit dries and splits to release seed Narrow toothed green leaves Upright habit Bloom Time: Summer

Campion

AKA Lychnis robotii 'Rolly's Favorite' Rich pink star-shaped flowers with white eyes Oval dark green hairy leaves Bloom Time: May to July Flower Size: 2.5 cm

Sea Campion

AKA Silene maritima 'Compacta' Cushion-forming trailing semi-evergreen foliage Fleshy gray-green lance-shaped leaves, 2 cm long Leaves are fringed with fine hairs White to pale pink flowers with deeply cut petals Suitable for along walkways or between flagstones Can handle light foot traffic Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Showy Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, slightly cupped, mid-green leaves Magenta star-shaped flowers form flat clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a bronze-red with cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, slightly cupped blue-green leaves Pink star-shaped flowers form clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a deep pink with cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 70 cm Foliage Height: 55 cm

Showy Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, slightly cupped, mid-green leaves Hot pink star-shaped flowers form flat clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a bronze-red with cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Showy Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, slightly cupped blue-green leaves Pink star-shaped flowers form clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a deep pink with cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Little Bluestem

AKA Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' Dense clump of narrow intense blue blades Leaves turn to purple shades in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Silvery seed heads Bloom Time: Late summer into fall Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Standing Ovation' Sturdy upright stems with a blue cast, dark purple closer to the base Leaves turn fiery-red in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Blades are thicker than other schizachyrium species Silvery seedheads persist through the fall Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Blue Paradise Little Bluestem

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Blue Paradise' Maintains a sturdy upright and columnar habit through the fall Striking silvery blue stems in summer changing to deep wine colour in the fall Tan seed heads appear in early fall Bloom Time: Late summer into early fall Flower Height: 100cm Foliage Height: 90cm Grass Type: Warm season

Little Bluestem

AKA Andropogon scoparius Slightly arching clump of blue-green leaves Leaves are flame-coloured in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Seedheads emerge blue-purple, age to white, and persist through the fall Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 100cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Pincushion

Compact clump-forming perennial Outer pink ruffled petals have domed paler pink stamens Centre stamens resemble pins in a pincushion Gray-green lance-shaped basal leaves Bloom Time: Early summer to frost

Pincushion

Compact clump-forming perennial Outer lavender-blue ruffled petals have domed paler blue stamens Centre stamens resemble pins in a pincushion Gray-green lance-shaped basal leaves Bloom Time: Early summer to frost

Garden Sage

Compact, upright, clump-forming perennial Two-toned pink and mauve flowers Blooming late spring to midsummer Mid-green heavily corrugated oval basal leaves Foliage has a fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Flower Height: 60cm Foliage Height: 50cm

Violet Profusion Salvia

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Violet-blue flowers are produced on rosy pink calyxes Compact mounding habit of fragrant green foliage

Sensation White Sage

Spikes of soft white flowers Gray-green foliage is fragrant when crushed Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

Perennial Sage

An improved cultivar of Marcus™ Compact, mounding habit Spikes of burgundy buds open to blue-violet flowers Flowers and buds together give a two-toned appearance Oblong green leaves emit fragrance when crushed Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Snow Hill Sage

AKA Salvia sylvestris 'Schneehuegel' Spikes of soft white flowers Gray-green foliage is fragrant when crushed Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

Meadow Sage

Pink flower spikes Compact, upright, mounding, clump-forming habit Gray-green basal leaves, 12.5 cm long Foliage has a fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Re-bloomer

Pink Profusion Salvia

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Dark pink flowers are produced on darker pink calyxes Compact mounding habit of green fragrant foliage

Meadow Sage

Other species names: sylvestris or superba Compact, upright, mounding, clump-forming habit Spikes of dark purple to violet flowers Gray-green basal leaves 12.5 cm long Foliage has a fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm