Perennials

Foam Flower

Compact clump forming perennial with a non-trailing form Slower growing than the species producing hairy sharply lobed green leaves with maroon-red stripes Pink buds open to tiny star-shaped fragrant white flowers forming spike-like racemes Bronze-red tinted foliage develops during the fall Makes an excellent ground cover for shady, wooded sites Bloom Time: Early to late spring Flower Height: 35 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Foam Flower

Rhizomatous perennial spreads vigorously by trailing stolons Heart-shaped leaves with 3-5 lobes, 10 cm across, with darker variegation along veins Pink buds open to tiny star-shaped white flowers in spike-like racemes Bronze-red tinted leaves develop during the fall or cooler weather Makes an excellent ground cover for shady, wooded sites Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 10-15 cm

Foam Flower

Rhizomatous perennial vigorously spreads by trailing stolons Heart-shaped to maple-shaped leaves with 3-5 lobes, 10 cm across Leaves may develop reddish variegation along the veins Pink buds open to tiny star-shaped white flowers forming spike-like racemes Bronze-red tinted foliage develops during fall or cooler weather Makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooded sites Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 10-15 cm

Variegated Lemon Thyme

Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends Lemon-scented green leaves with dappled yellow margins Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning Bloom Time: Early summer

Lemon Thyme

Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends Lemon-scented hairless green leaves (1 cm long) Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning Bloom Time: Early summer

Creeping Thyme

AKA Thymus praecox 'Pink Chintz' Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny salmon-pink flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

Creeping Thyme

AKA Thymus praecox 'Magic Carpet' Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny pink flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

White Creeping Thyme

AKA Thymus praecox 'Albus' Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny white flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

Mother-of-Thyme

Taller than some other cultivars Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny purple to deep pink flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Foliage turns purple during the cooler seasons Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

Woolly Thyme

Low creeping evergray ground cover Forms a dense mat of gray-green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Pale pink flowers occasionally appear Not as floriferous as other cultivars Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer

Thyme

AKA Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' Slow mat-forming evergreen cultivar for small spaces Plant between paving stones or in crevices Compact growth of gray-green tiny hairy leaves Pink flowers Tolerates some foot traffic Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Meadow Rue

Clusters of lavender-purple flowers on tall jet-black stems Stems are darkest when grown in full sun Lacy columbine-like mid-green foliage Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 120 cm

White Meadow Rue

Cloud-like sprays of white flowers with creamy stamens Blooms from July-September Foliage height: 120 cm Flower height: 175 cm

Meadow Rue

AKA Thalictrum dipterocarpum 'Splendid' Cloud-like sprays of lavender flowers with creamy stamens Lacy blue-green columbine-like foliage Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn Flower Height: 180 cm Foliage Height- 150 cm

My Little Favorite Meadow Rue

Dwarf cultivar Cloud-like sprays of pompom-like mauve-lilac flowers Lacy blue-green columbine-like foliage Bloom Time: midsummer to early autumn

Double Meadow Rue

AKA Thalictrum dipterocarpum 'Hewitt's Double' Cloud-like sprays of pompom-like mauve-lilac flowers Lacy blue-green columbine-like foliage Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn Flower Height: 130 cm Foliage Height: 110 cm

Columbine Meadow Rue

Lacy columbine-like foliage forms erect clumps Flowers appear in shades of pink, white or purple in early summer Dainty flowers grouped into dense clusters on upright flower stems Hairless gray-green leaves form on wavy margined leaflets Naturalizes in open meadows or woodland perimeters Bloom Time: Early summer Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

Wall Germander

Shrubby clump forming perennial Tubular pink to purple flowers Flowers appear in clusters Evergreen aromatic foliage Scalloped dark green leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Gold Leaf Tansy

Grown primarily for its bright yellow finely-cut fern-like foliage Foliage emits a fragrance when crushed Yellow flowers appear in flat-topped clusters Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Painted Daisy

AKA Chrysanthemum coccineus 'Robinson's Red' Large daisy-like red blooms with yellow eyes Fern-like dark green foliage Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Painted Daisy

AKA Chrysanthemum coccineus 'Robinson's Pink' Large daisy-like pink blooms with yellow eyes Fern-like dark green foliage Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Stokes' Aster

Large lavender-blue daisy-like blooms Compact, upright habit Deep green leathery strap-like basal leaves; smaller stem-leaves Bloom Time: June to frost

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

Dwarf Betony

Forms a dense mound and compact habit Short upright stems display spikes of magenta-purple flowers Dark glossy green leaves with a rough texture and toothed margins Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

Lamb's Ear

AKA Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' Foliage perennial, ideal for edging or a ground cover Mat-forming grayish-silver felted foliage Flowers rarely form on this cultivar Semi-evergreen in milder winters

Lamb's Ear

AKA Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica Foliage perennial, ideal for edging or a ground cover Mat-forming grayish-silver felted foliage Insignificant purplish-pink flowers Semi-evergreen in milder winters Bloom Time: Early summer Flower Height: 45 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Indian Pink

Upright clump-forming perennial Upward-facing orange-red tubular flowers with yellow throats Throats are flared open to form a five-pointed star-shaped tip Glossy lance-shaped pointed leaves, 10 cm long, along a wiry stem

Indian Pink

Upright clump-forming perennial Upward-facing scarlet tubular flowers with a yellow throat Throats are flared open to form a five-pointed star-shaped tip Glossy lance-shaped pointed leaves, 10 cm long, along a wiry stem Superior selection of the species, propagated to ensure uniformity Bloom Time: Mid June to July

Dwarf Goldenrod

One of the most compact forms of solidago Masses of tiny lemon-yellow flowers form branched spikes Flowers cover a finely-textured foliage Leaves are lance-shaped and mid-green Bloom Time: August to early fall

Goldenrod

Clump-forming well-branched habit Arching panicles of golden-yellow flowers Flowers cover a finely-textured foliage Leaves are oval to heart-shaped and mid-green in colour Excellent as a massing perennial Bloom Time: August to September

Fireworks Goldenrod

A selection of the native goldenrod Clump forming vase-shaped to upright habit Yellow plume-like panicles cascade (like fireworks) Finely-textured lance-shaped mid-green leaves Bloom Time: Early September to mid-fall

Upland White Aster

AKA Aster ptarmicoides Showy silver-white blooms surround a white to pale yellow disk Flowers resemble those of an aster Green foliage is smooth or rough textured Bloom Time: August to September

Old Field Goldenrod

Erect upright perennial in the sunflower family Narrow downward-arching bright yellow plumes Grey-green leaves and stems Typically grows 60cm but if planted in rich soils, they can exceed 80cm

Zigzag Goldenrod

Small flowers cluster near the top of the plant Star-like yellow blooms Erect stems hold softly hairy coarsely-toothed oval leaves Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

Canadian Goldenrod

Rhizomatous upright habit Numerous small yellow blooms Lance-shaped sharply-toothed green leaves Bloom Time: August to September

Bluestem Goldenrod

Arching wands of golden flower clusters Blue-green stems and long thin green leaves Forms attractive open clumps Bloom Time: August to fall

False Solomon's Seal

AKA Maianthemum racemosum Clump forming rhizomatous perennial Unbranched stems have alternate mid-green leaves Leaves are broadly ovate, pointed with prominent veining Terminal panicles of creamy-white flowers Flowers are followed by green berries maturing to red Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Compass Plant

Clusters of nodding eastern-facing sunflower-like yellow flowers Sturdy green stems are covered in white hairs Basal narrow leaves are very deeply lobed and up to 50 cm long Upright clumping habit Drought-tolerant Bloom Time: August to September Flower Size: 13 cm

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

Miniature Hollyhocks

Sturdy stems hold outward- and upward-facing flat 4 cm wide pink flowers Clumps of rounded glossy green basal leaves and deeply-lobed stem leaves Flowers, from July until frost, last a week on the plant, but only 3-4 days as a cut flower Foliage height: 30 cm Flower height: 60 cm

Golden Ragwort

AKA Packera aurea Flat-topped clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers Flowers give way to fluffy white seed heads Heart-shaped dark green basal leaves have purplish undersides Foliage is an attractive ground cover throughout the season Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Hens and Chicks

Succulent perennial with open rosettes Plants spread by offsets to form colonies Mix of greens, blue-greens, reds and purples Ideal for rock walls or roof gardens Low maintenance perennial Bloom Time: June to July

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding habit Foliage holds its color all season Pink flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: late August to September

Stonecrop

Low, clump forming habit Tiny star-shaped deep pink flowers form clusters Spring foliage starts blue-gray and matures to mahogany-purple Bloom Time: August to September

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding Foliage holds its color all season Magenta flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: Late August to September True purple foliage

Maestro Stonecrop

Upright, compact, clumping habit Tiny pale pink star-shaped flowers form large clusters Spring foliage is blue-green, gradually turning purple by midseason Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 65 cm