Perennials

Columbine

Unique blossoms are fully double Petals are red and pink with greenish-white margins Clumps of gray-greenlobed foliage Excellent, cut flower Deer and rabbit resistant

Wild Columbine

Showy, nodding, bell-shaped flowers of pinkish-red and yellow Attractive divided light green foliage Naturalizing plant for rocky ledges or slopes and along woodland edges or ditches Bloom Time: Mid-June to early August

Pussytoes

Stoloniferous mat-forming perennial Fuzzy white flower heads tinged with pink Silver green foliage

Korean Angelica

Spectacular specimen perennial with unique foliage Deep purple-red broccoli-like flowers on thick burgundy stems over dark green foliage Highly attractive to bees A superb cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Japanese Anemone

Large white semi-double blooms with yellow centres Attractive mounds of rich dark green leaves Blooms freely and continuously until frost Deer and rabbit resistant Attracts butterflies Excellent cut flower Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

Japanese Anemone

Blooms July-September Pink blooms atop green foliage Dwarf compact foliage

Japanese Anemone

Semi-double soft pink flowers Divided dark green clematis-like leaves Flowers add height to these late-blooming plants Bloom Time: August to September Flower Size: 10 cm

Japanese Anemone

Poppy-like single white blooms on tall stems make excellent cut flowers Deep green foliage on branching stems Deer and rabbit resistant Spectacular when grown in masses Bloom Time: Late summer into 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

Japanese Anemone

Bright rose pink flowers above a compact mound of green foliage The flowers produce a double row of petals on short stems Attractive glossy green foliage Deer and rabbit resistant A good companion plant for finished bulbs with its late-emerging foliage Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

Tall Thimbleweed

Long blooming off white flowers Thimble like seed heads are great for post bloom textures Multi-season appeal

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

Japanese Anemone

Sem-double mauve-pink flowers on elegant, airy green foliage Rabbit and deer resistant Easy-care perennial Bloom Time: Fall Flower Height: 50 cm

Japanese Anemone

Compact cultivar with deep pink flowers with yellow centers. Single Deep Pink Flowers

Canada Anemone

Other common names: Windflower, Meadow anemone Single layered white blooms with yellow centres A robust perennial with deeply lobed green foliage Bloom Time: Mid-spring to early summer

Pearly Everlasting

Small white button-like flowers with yellow centres Forms a bushy mound of hairy silver-gray foliage Often found along roadsides and in disturbed areas Food source for many butterflies Bloom Time: July to August

Willow Amsonia

Clusters of star-like blue flowers completely cover the plant New stems emerge black and remain dark through late spring Green willow-like foliage turns golden in the fall Ornamental green seed pods follow the flower Dependable sturdy habit Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Arkansas Blue Star

Narrow thread-like foliage resembling juvenile spruce foliage Similar to Amsonia ciliata with wider and longer foliage Steel-blue star-shaped flowers Fall colour is golden-yellow turning to bronze Bloom Time: Early spring

Basket of Gold

AKA Aurinia saxatilis 'Compacta' A low-growing perennial with fragrant yellow flowers An attractive ground cover with gray-green foliage Great for rock gardens or as edging plants Attracts butterflies Bloom Time: Spring

Ornamental Onion

Pink-purple, globe-shaped flowers of multiple florets Upright clump of glossy, grass-like foliage Compact habit Attracts butterflies and honeybees Bloom Time: July to August Flower Size: 5 cm

Giant-flowered Chives

'Forescate' is taller and more vigorous than the species Deep pink to purple spherical flowers Both the leaves and the flowers are edible Bloom Time: Late spring until summer

Wild Chives

Purple-pink balls of star-like flower clusters Both leaves and flowers are edible Used for onion flavouring Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

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

Sunshine Hollyhock

Single bright yellow flowers on sturdy stalks Blooms Mid-Late Summer Juglone Tolerant

Radiant Rose Hollyhock

Single pink rose flowers stand high above green foliage Perennial not biennial Juglone tolerant

Mars Magic Hollyhock

Single vibrant red flowers stand high above green foliage Juglone Tolerant Blooms from mid-late summer

Hollyhock

Shorter and more compact selection Two-toned large double flowers Cerise-pink flowers with soft pink ruffled edges on sturdy stalks Vigorous, upright perennial Rounded, downy, light green leaves Might be a short-lived perennial Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Hollyhock

Two-toned large single flowers Pink flowers with a contrasting deep purple centre halo on tall, sturdy stalks Vigorous upright perennial Rounded downy light green foliage This cultivar bred to resist rust Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Hollyhock

Deep blackish-purple single flowers on tall sturdy stalks Vigorous upright perennial Rounded hairy light green foliage This cultivar bred to resist rust Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Bugleweed

Miniature, narrow, chocolate-brown leaves Full sun exposure deepens the foliage colour Spikes of bright blue flowers Very useful between stepping stones No serious disease or insect problems Bloom Time: Spring

Bugleweed

Dense carpet of bronzy-green foliage Deep blue flower spikes Semi-evergreen foliage Fast-growing cultivar of ajuga Good plant for stabilizing soil on slopes Bloom Time: April to May

Bugleweed

Foliage has shades of pink, white, green and bronze Produces spikes of bright blue flowers Works well in small, area plantings Mature leaves turn burgundy in the fall Bloom Time: May to June

Bugleweed

Compact, mounded habit with bronze foliage Blue-purple flower spikes Vigorous habit with evergreen foliage Good plant for stabilizing soil on slopes Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

Bugleweed

Dark crinkled leaves appear almost black Blue flower spikes Oversized foliage, very low and mat-forming habit Resistant to powdery mildew Bloom Time: Spring

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

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

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

Ladybells

Elegant soft violet drooping bell-shaped flowers These fragrant flowers are held upright well above the foliage Tight clumping habit Lance-shaped green leaves Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

Monkshood

Upright perennial with long, leathery leaves Dark green glossy leaves on strong stems Deep blue hooded flowers Bloom Time: Early to mid-autumn

Yarrow

Large flower heads of dark orange blooms that mature to yellow Durable and sturdy stems on such a large cultivar Long blooming well into fall

Yarrow

Fragrant silver-gray foliage Flat-topped clusters of small yellow flowers Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

Yarrow

Dwarf, carpet-forming cultivar of yarrow, suitable for rock gardens Compact fuzzy grey-green foliage Yellow flowers Foliage remains through the winter Bloom Time: Early summer

Yarrow

Excellent perennial for dry, hot, sunny gardens Salmon-pink flowers turn terracotta-orange with age Fragrant silver-green fine foliage Excellent for cut flowers Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Yarrow

Fuchsia-pink clusters of flowers, centred with white eyes Flowers fade to a medium-pink tone Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh Compact plant, great for massing and borders Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall

Yarrow

Flat-topped clusters of red flowers, centred with yellow Flowers fade to light pink and creamy-yellow Drought and heat tolerant and likes a well-drained soil Good for cut flowers, dried or fresh Fragrant fern-like foliage Deer and rabbit resistant Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Common Yarrow

Flat-topped clusters of white flowers Seeds ripen July to September Foliage is mid-green and fine-textured A native plant in most areas of North America Bloom Time: June to August

Bear's Breeches

Pink to white blooms with purple hooded bracts Deeply cut glossy leaves Makes an excellent cut flower Bloom Time: July to September

Hungarian Bear's Breeches

AKA Acanthus balcanus Hardier species than Acanthus mollis Dark green spiny leaves look similar to a thistle Flower spikes of pink and white are quite prickly to the touch Easy to care for and slow-growing Deer and rabbit resistant Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Threadleaf Coreopsis

Creamy-yellow flowers with a dark red eye and orange-red centre As the flower ages, the red eye gets bigger until the cream is hardly visible Fine-textured thread-leaf foliage with an open, airy appearance Bloom Time: June to August

Columbine Meadow Rue

Lacy columbine-like leaves in erect clumps Pink, white or purple flowers in dense clusters in early summer 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

Sea Thrift

Tufts of semi-evergreen foliage resembling turfgrass Globe-shaped hot pink flower clusters form a layer of colour 20 cm above the foliage Plant will slowly spread into surrounds if the soil is dry enough Bloom Time: Mid to late spring, persisting into the summer

Arrowhead

Upright aquatic perennial Long narrow chevron-shaped mid-green leaves Grows approximately 60 cm above water level White flowers Flowers rise on stems up to 125 cm Found in muddy shallow waters or in bogs Bloom Time: Midsummer

English Lavender

Fragrant vibrant purple flowers Compact short stemmed stalks Clusters of flowers create globe like plant structure

Lenten Rose

Single yellow flowers Vigorous showy floral displays Large numbers of blooms per plant Glossy, lightly-serrated evergreen leaves Flower size: 8-10 cm

Sugar Buzz® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts Cherry-red flowers appear on square stems just above foliage Dark green ovate leaves 5 cm long Foliage has a minty scent when crushed Compact mounding habit Has good mildew resistance Bloom Time: July to August Flower Size: 6 cm

Jacob Cline Beebalm

Sturdy upright, clumping habit In summer large clusters of red tubular flowers appear Green fragrant foliage on strong square stems

SugarBuzz® Pink Frosting Bee Balm

A compact, dwarf selection Shaggy pastel pink flowers Dark green scented foliage Good mildew resistance Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

SugarBuzz® Rockin' Raspberry Bee Balm

A compact, dwarf selection Shaggy raspberry purple flowers Dark green scented foliage Good mildew resistance Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Pitcher Plant

Carnivorous Plant Cinnamon red hoods taper into chartreuse green base White speckling adorns the pitchers

Pitcher Plant

Carnivorous Plant Tall tube-like green pitchers Red hoods with distinctive veining

Magic Show® Ever After Speedwell

Proven Winners® Dwarf, compact habit Purple flower spikes Dense clump of bright-green foliage

False Spirea

Deep red buds open to dark maroon 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

Dwarf Burnet

Dense, compact habit Evergreen foliage is variegated green and white Maroon flowers resembling match heads atop strong slender stems Leaves are edible Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Snow Candles Speedwell

Compact mounding selection Short spikes of snow white flowers Narrow lance-shaped dark green leaves Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

Siberian Bugloss

Blue flowers resemble those of forget-me-nots Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage Heart-shaped mid-green leaves are edged with bold creamy-white bands Bloom Time: Early spring

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

Pansy

Unusual flowers are close to jet-black in colour Each bloom has a tiny yellow eye The blooms are edible Bloom Time: Spring

Canada Violet

White flowers are sometimes tinged with purple Heart-shaped deep green foliage Fragrant blooms have yellow centres Blooms face outward on tips of short slender purplish stalks Bloom Time: April to July

Periwinkle

Trailing perennial Smooth evergreen foliage Beautiful blue phlox-like flowers Quickly spreads to become an invasive ground cover Bloom Time: Spring and intermittently throughout the summer

Creeping Speedwell

Forms a very low carpet suitable for foot traffic Pure white flowers lie just above the foliage Flowers may rebloom intermittently throughout the summer Glossy scalloped green leaves with a tinge of burgundy Burgundy foliage intensifies in autumn temperatures Bloom Time: Early spring to early summer

Creeping Speedwell

Forms a very low carpet Soft blue flowers with white eyes Flowers may rebloom intermittently throughout the summer Glossy round dark green leaves with a tinge of burgundy Burgundy foliage intensifies in autumn temperatures Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Speedwell

Compact mounding clump of dark green leaves Long spikes of violet purple flowers Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Creeping Speedwell

Carpet of small pearl-white flowers Tough creeper forming a solid mat of green Tiny shiny dark green leaves Bloom Time: May to June

Aztec Gold Speedwell

Low-growing mounding selection Brilliant golden-yellow leaves Bright blue flowers Excellent perennial for small sunny places Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Narrow-leaf Ironweed

Masses of tiny purple flower clusters Fine thread-leaf light to mid-green foliage Attractive perennial even when it is not flowering Drought tolerant and thrives in poor, rocky soils Bloom Time: Late August to mid-September

Large-flowered Bellwort

Clump forming upright native wildflower Long bell-shaped yellow flowers Flowers have six slightly twisted petals Blooms appear from early to mid spring Narrow lance-shaped green leaves Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring

Globeflower

Clump-forming perennial Ball-shaped buds open to sulphur-yellow flowers Flowers appear on sturdy upright stems Sharply dissected deep green basal leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Globeflower

Semi-double yellow bowl-shaped blooms Flowers have a contrasting deep orange centre Dark green foliage Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer

Red Trillium

Native to woodlands throughout North America Outward-facing deep red three-petaled flowers Stalkless broadly ovate mid-green leaves Bloom Time: Late April to May

Spiderwort

Cultivar from the x andersoniana group Upright tufted clump-forming perennial Numerous flower buds form in a terminal cluster Three petals form a triangular deep purple flower with contrasting yellow stamens Narrow lance-shaped bluish-green leaves Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Ohio Spiderwort

Upright tufted clump-forming perennial Numerous buds form in a terminal cluster Three petals form a triangular-shaped flower with hairy stamens Blue to lavender blooms with contrasting yellow stamens Arching lance-shaped bluish-green foliage Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Foam Flower

Compact clump forming perennial with a non-trailing form Sharply lobed leaves are dark green with maroon central blotches and veining Pink buds open to tiny star-shaped pink and white flowers forming spike-like racemes Very floriferous and slightly fragrant Bronze-red tinted foliage develops during the fall Makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooded sites Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Foam Flower

Compact clump forming habit with a non-trailing form Deeply cut green foliage with a black colour along the midrib Spiked pink buds open to tiny star-shaped pale pink flowers Bronze-red tinted foliage develops during the fall Makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooded sites Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Foliage Height: 15 cm Flower Height: 25 cm

Foam Flower

Clump forming mounding habit with a non-trailing form Deeply cut green foliage with red veining Pink buds open to tiny pale pink star-shaped flowers forming spike-like racemes Bronze-red tinted foliage develops during the fall Makes an excellent ground cover for shady or wooded sites Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stonecrop

Low, mat-forming habit Two-tone lime-green leaves edged in creamy yellow Tiny soft-pink flowers form large clusters Excellent drought resistance Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding habit Purple-rose foliage holds its color all season long Magenta pink flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: late August to September

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding habit Smoky blue-gray foliage holds its colour all season long Deep pink flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: Late August to September

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding habit Burgundy foliage holds its colour all season long Pink flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: Late August to September

Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, deep gray-green leaves tinged with purple Soft pink star-shaped flowers form clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a deep pink in cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Stonecrop

Low spreading habit Tiny yellow star-shaped flowers clusters cover the entire plant Flowers appear just above the foliage Foliage is bright green made up of tiny narrow leaves with serrated edges Evergreen foliage turns crimson in the fall and winter Suitable for green roofs, living walls or rock gardens Shade tolerant Bloom Time: Midsummer

Back in Black Stonecrop

Upright with deep purple almost black leaves Deep red flower centres with cream petals - an excellent contrast to foliage

Stonecrop

Clump-forming sedum with a trailing habit Small deep pink clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers Bluish-gray succulent leaves with purple highlights Foliage deepens gradually throughout the season Drought tolerant perennial Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

White Mossy Stonecrop

Mat-forming perennial that handles foot traffic Tiny white star-shaped flowers form clusters covering the entire plant Succulent green leaves remain evergreen May be used as a ground cover for slopes or as a lawn substitute Suitable for green roofs or living walls Bloom Time: Midsummer to late summer

Touran™ Pink Saxifrage

Very dense cushion of evergreen foliage Cup-shaped pink flowers Flowers are produced on short stems Bloom Time: Early-late spring Flower Height: 20 cm

Touran™ Scarlet Saxifrage

Very dense cushion of evergreen foliage Cup-shaped scarlet-red flowers Flowers are produced on short stems Bloom Time: Early-late spring Flower Height: 20 cm

Rock Soapwort

Trailing mat-forming perennial Bears axillary bright pink flowers Flowers rise slightly above the foliage Small lance-shaped dark green leaves are 1.5 cm long Semi-evergreen foliage Use as a ground cover or between stepping stones Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Size: 2.5 cm

Alaskan Burnet

Forms spreading clumps in the garden Bottlebrush-like spikes of small crimson-red flowers Flowers at the tops of the spikes open first, and working down Gray-green pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets Bloom Time: Summer Flower Size: 3-5 cm

Bloodroot

Rhizomatous native woodland perennial Solitary cup-shaped white flowers with yellow stamens One of the first flowers to appear in spring Flowers often emerge through the still-folded leaves Green variably-lobed heart- to kidney-shaped leaves Bloom Time: Early spring

Violet Profusion Salvia

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

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

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

May Night Meadow Sage

Other species names: sylvestris or superba Clump forming upright mounding habit Spikes of purple buds open to violet-blue flowers Oblong green leaves emit fragrance when crushed Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Bumblesky Meadow Sage

Compact, mounding habit Spikes of sky-blue flowers Deep green lance-shaped foliage Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: early to midsummer Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Bumbleblue Meadow Sage

Compact mounding habit Spikes of violet-blue flowers Deep green lance-shaped foliage Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: early to midsummer Flower Height: 35cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Blue Queen Meadow Sage

AKA Salvia x superba 'Blue Queen' Clump-forming upright mounding habit Dense flower spikes of violet-blue flowers Dark green basal leaves 12.5 cm long Leaves emit fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer

Meadow Sage

Compact, mounding habit Flowers nearly 1 month before most selections Spikes of purple buds open to violet-blue flowers Oblong green leaves emit fragrance when crushed Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height:40 cm Foliage Height: 35 cm

Cutleaf Coneflower

AKA Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstonne' Tall upright rhizomatous perennial Daisy-like flowers on tall leafy stems Drooping yellow petals around a central green cone Deeply lobed mid-green leaves Central cone matures brown and attracts birds Bloom Time: Midsummer to autumn

Gloriosa Daisy

Biennial or short-lived perennial Daisy-like flowerheads Petals are tipped in yellow and surround a central green cone Rough hairy mid-green lance-shaped leaves, 10 cm long Stem leaves are usually narrower and shorter Bloom Time: Early July to frost Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm Flower Size: 8 cm

Gloriosa Daisy

Biennial or short-lived perennial Bicoloured shades of burgundy and yellow petals surrounding a dark cone Rough hairy mid-green lance-shaped leaves, 10 cm long Stem leaves are usually narrower and shorter Bloom Time: Early July to mid-fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Black-Eyed Susan

Compact mounding, very floriferous cultivar Daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a dark central eye Oblong to lance-shaped basal leaves Flowers appear on leafy stems Foliage takes on purple tones in cooler weather Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Flower Height: 55 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm

Black-Eyed Susan

Gold-petaled flowers with a dark central eye Oblong to lance-shaped basal leaves, 13 cm long Flowers appear on leafy stems Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

Featherleaf Rodgersia

Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial Thick glossy heavily veined basal leaves Deep green chestnut-like leaves made up of 6-9 leaflets Tall stems produce creamy-white or red pyramidal panicles Flowers are followed by dark red or brown capsular fruit Bronze-tinted foliage in autumn Bloom Time: July to August Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 75 cm

Lungwort

Clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Dark green leaves lightly sprinkled with silver Funnel-shaped drooping periwinkle-blue flowers Blooms usually start to appear before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

Lungwort

Large clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Narrow silver mottled dark green basal leaves Funnel-shaped pink flowers mature to blue Blooms usually start to appear before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

Lungwort

Clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Large silvery-white basal leaves with thin dark green margins Funnel-shaped drooping bluish-pink flowers Blooms usually start to appear before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

Lungwort

Large clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Oval silver-spotted dark green basal leaves Funnel-shaped pink flowers mature to blue Blooms start to appear usually before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

Lungwort

AKA Pulmonaria saccharata 'Sissinghurst White' Large clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Hairy oval dark green basal leaves with silver spots White funnel-shaped flowers on short stems Blooms start to appear before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

Lungwort

Large clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Long narrow silver-spotted dark green basal leaves and leafy stems Pink-tinged blue funnel-shaped flowers Blooms appear usually two weeks later than those of the species Bloom Time: Early spring

Self-heal

Spikes of vibrant pink hooded flowers Variably lobed or unlobed dark green leaves Compact habit Bloom Time: June to fall

Alpine Cinquefoil

AKA Potentilla neumanniana 'Nana', Potentilla tabernaemontani Mat-forming cinquefoil Single cupped flowers may repeat bloom in late summer Strawberry-like leaves are glossy and deep green Evergreen in milder winters Bloom Time: Mid-spring to early summer

Pickerelweed

Aquatic perennial with glossy green heart-shaped basal leaves Unbranched smooth flower stalks Violet-blue hyacinth-like flowers appear in closely packed terminal spikes Each stalk bears one leaf similar to the basal leaves Produces large colonies Each flower lasts for about one day Bloom Time: Early summer Flower Height: 125 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Jacob's Ladder

Clump forming, mounding habit Grown for its variegated foliage Pinnate leaves (25cm) are composed of many oblong leaflets, 4 cm long Foliage emerges green with a thin white margin and pinkish hue Pink buds open to pale blue flowers Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Arctic Jacob's Ladder

Violet-blue flowers with a yellow central eye Clusters of fragrant flowers Low, bushy mound of fern-like green foliage Bloom Time: Early July to September Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Balloon Flower

Compact clumping habit Bell-shaped flowers have five pointed lobes Blue flowers form in small clusters Narrow dark green leaves Plant is late to emerge in the spring Bloom Time: Early July to August Flower Height: 45 cm Foliage Height: 20 cm Flower Size: 6 cm

Balloon Flower

Balloon-like buds form on compact foliage Buds open to single white upward-facing bell-shaped flowers Ovate dark green leaves Plant is late to emerge in the spring Bloom Time: Early July to August Flower Size: 4 cm across

Balloon Flower

Balloon-like buds form on compact foliage Buds open to upward-facing blue bell-shaped flowers Ovate dark green leaves Plant is late to emerge in the spring Bloom Time: Early July to August Flower Size: 4 cm across

Obedient Plant

Upright, clumping habit Dense spikes of deep pink tubular snapdragon-like flowers Narrow lance-shaped serrated green leaves Fast-growing and spreads to cover a large area Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 65 cm

Snowflake Moss Phlox

Spreading, low, mounding habit White flowers appear just above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover Creeps over rocks or retaining walls Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Moss Phlox

Spreading, low, mounding habit Scarlet-red flowers with a tiny darker red eye Blooms appear just above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover Creeps over rocks or retaining walls Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Moss Phlox

Spreading, low, mounding habit Deep pink flowers appear just above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover Creeps over rocks or retaining walls Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Moss Phlox

Spreading, low, mounding habit Lavender-blue flowers appear just above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover Creeps over rocks or retaining walls Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Moss Phlox

Spreading, low, mounding habit Blush-pink flowers with a coral-red eye Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover Creeps over rocks or retaining walls Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Creeping Woodland Phlox

Low-growing species with a trailing habit Very fragrant purple flowers form loose clusters above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with oblong to oval green leaves Spreads by stolons to form large colonies Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 12 cm

Pink Ridge Creeping Woodland Phlox

Low-growing species with a trailing habit Very fragrant deep pink flowers form loose clusters above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with oblong to oval green leaves Spreads by stolons to form large colonies Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 12 cm Deer Resistant

Garden Phlox

Upright, clumping habit Very dark magenta-violet flowers Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark-green leaves Good mildew resistance Flower height: 80 cm Foliage height: 70 cm

Garden Phlox

Upright, clumping habit Light pink flowers with darker pink eye Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark-green leaves Good mildew resistance

Coral Flame™ Phlox

Dwarf, upright, clumping perennial Large clusters of fragrant coral-red blooms Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark green leaves Good mildew resistance Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Purple Flame™ Phlox

Dwarf, upright, clumping perennial Large clusters of fragrant magenta to purple flowers Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark green leaves Good mildew resistance Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Garden Phlox

Upright, clumping habit Pure white fragrant five-petaled flowers Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark-green leaves Good mildew resistance

Woodland Phlox

Fragrant violet-blue flowers form loose clusters Clusters appear at the tips of each stem Lance-shaped to elliptic mid-green leaves, 5 cm long Forms large colonies over time Bloom Time: May to June Flower Size: 4 cm

Turkish Sage

This species is coarser and greener than fruticosa Whorls of yellow hooded flowers form at each leaf axil Tiered flowers on sturdy square stalks Forms a large mound of dark green heart-shaped leaves Bloom Time: June to September Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Russian Sage

AKA Salvia yangii x 'Little Spire' Tiny violet-blue flowers Flowers form on branched, tiered panicles Narrow silver-gray leaves with a serrated edge Shrub-like perennial with a loose, upright habit Aromatic foliage Bloom Time: July to October Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm

Lacey Blue Sage

AKA Salvia yangii 'Lisslitt' Larger and deeper blue flowers than the species Violet-blue flowers are profuse on compact spikes Lacy silver-gray aromatic foliage Shrub-like perennial with a compact, dwarf habit Bloom Time: July to September Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Russian Sage

AKA Salvia yangii 'Denim 'n Lace' Bright sky blue flowers are held on amethyst calyxes Narrow silver-gray leaves with a serrated edge Shrub-like perennial with a loosely upright habit Aromatic foliage Bloom Time: July to October Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 70 cm

Russian Sage

AKA Salvia yangii Tiny violet-blue flowers on branched, tiered panicles Heavily-dissected silver-gray aromatic foliage Shrub-like perennial with a loosely informal habit Bloom Time: August to October Flower Height: 130 cm Foliage Height: 95 cm

Beardtongue

Thick, glossy, dark green leaves Upright spikes of red trumpet-shaped flowers Long-blooming with a compact, tidy habit Excellent cut flower Drought-tolerant Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall

Beardtongue

Two-lipped white and pink tubular flowers From a distance the flowers appear to be mostly white Attractive glossy deep purple lance-shaped leaves Foliage holds colour even through extreme summer heat and humidity

Beardtongue

Two-lipped pale pink to white tubular flowers Loose flower spikes on leafy red stems Foliage emerges deep burgundy Lance-shaped leaves fade to deep green with bronze hues by midseason Bloom Time: June to August Flower Height: 95 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm

Beardtongue

Two-lipped pale pink tubular flowers Loose flower spikes form on leafy red stems Glossy bronze lance-shaped leaves Foliage holds colour even through extreme summer heat and humidity Bloom Time: July to August Flower Height: 95 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm

Beardtongue

AKA Chelone barbata 'Nana Rondo Mix' Profuse display of trumpet-shaped flowers Spikes of purple, pink, white, and magenta Glossy dark green lance-shaped leaves Bloom Time: June to August Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Flanders Field Poppy

Large bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers Brilliant crimson-red flowers with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Size: 20 cm

Oriental Poppy

Bowl-shaped papery-like petaled flowers Pure white flowers with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: May to June Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Size: 12 cm

Oriental Poppy

AKA Papaver orientale "Prinzessin Victoria Louise' Bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers Soft pink flowers with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: May to late June Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Size: 15 cm

Oriental Poppy

Large bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers Scarlet flowers with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Size: 20 cm

Oriental Poppy

Bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers Scarlet-orange with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: May to June Flower Height: 65 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm Flower Size: 12 cm

Iceland Poppy

Upward-facing lemon-yellow cupped flowers Attractive seed pods are left after the flowers fade Finely cut bluish-green foliage Compact mounding habit Bloom Time: Midsummer to late fall Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

Fernleaf Peony

Single ruby-red fragrant flowers with vibrant yellow stamens Mid-green deeply lobed narrow fern-like leaves Bloom Time: May to July Flower Size: 8 cm

Tree Peony

Unnamed yellow flowering tree peony Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Woody-stemmed shrub-like habit Fragrant Bloom Time: Late May to June Flower Size: 25 cm

Tree Peony

Unnamed purple flowering tree peony Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Woody-stemmed shrub-like habit Fragrant Bloom Time: Late May to June Flower Size: 20 cm

Tree Peony

Unnamed pink flowering tree peony Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Woody-stemmed shrub-like habit Fragrant Bloom Time: Late May to June Flower Size: 20 cm

Intersectional Peony

Fully double blooms of fragrant bright yellow blooms Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Shrub-like habit Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Intersectional Peony

Semi-double apricot blooms fading to yellow with age Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Shrub-like habit Fragrant Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Size: 20 cm

Intersectional Peony

Large single scarlet-red flowers have contrasting golden-yellow anthers Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Shrub-like habit Lightly fragrant Bloom Time: May to June Flower Size: 20 cm

Intersectional Peony

Single to semi-double fuchsia-pink blooms with a darker centre Blooms may have faint white streaking through the petals and yellow stamens Pointed dark green deeply-cut foliage Shrub-like habit Fragrant and very floriferous Bloom Time: May to June Flower Size: 20 cm

Intersectional Peony

Full semi-double white flowers with a deep lavender centre Can produce up to 50 flowers per plant Deeply cut pointed dark green leaves Shrub-like habit, but herbaceous Lemon fragrance Bloom Time: June to July Flower Size: 15-20cm

Intersectional Peony

Full semi-double creamy-yellow with apricot hues Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Shrub-like habit Lemon fragrance Bloom Time: Late spring Flower Size: 15-20 cm

Intersectional Peony

Semi-double to double flowers of pale apricot with scarlet splashes Pointed dark green deeply cut foliage Shrub-like habit Fragrant Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Size: 20 cm

Ozark Sundrops

AKA Oenothera missouriensis Large saucer-shaped yellow flowers Green lanceolate leaves with a fine silver midrib Large four-winged seed pods, 8 cm long Mildly fragrant flowers Dried seed pods are used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: June to September Flower Size: 10 cm

Sundrops

AKA Oenothera tetragona 'Fireworks' Canary-yellow saucer-shaped flowers Individual flowers open for only one day Buds are a fiery-red Lance-shaped glossy deep coppery-green leaves with red stems Leaves turn a vibrant red in cooler weather Bloom Time: June to August Flower Size: 4 cm

White Waterlily

Large fragrant white flowers with central yellow stamens Flowers are composed of numerous white petals and yellow stamens Fragrant flowers open at dawn and close by noon each day Each bloom lasts 3-4 days Leathery round medium green leaf with one cleft side The unexposed underside of the leaf is purple Bloom Time: June to September Flower Size: 12-13 cm

Catmint

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sterile indigo flowers in clusters Rosy-purple calyxes extend the colour long after the blooms finish Aromatic scalloped hairy gray-green leaves Tidy, dense, rounded shape Drought tolerant perennial Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer Flower Height: 10 cm

Catmint

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Sky-blue flower clusters are sterile, producing no seeds Aromatic scalloped hairy gray-green leaves Tidy, dense, rounded shape Drought-tolerant perennial Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer Flower Height: 10 cm

Bee Balm

Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts Royal purple flowers appear on square stems just above foliage Glossy dark green toothed lance to oval-shaped leaves, 10 cm long Foliage has a minty scent when crushed Upright clumping habit Bloom Time: July to August