Perennials
We have expanded our selection and are growing many New England favorites right here in Hopkinton.
Here are our in-stock Perennials!
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HILLSIDE BLACK BEAUTY BRANCHED BUGBANE
ACTAEA RAMOSA HILLSIDE BLACK BEAUTY
A native perennial presenting numerous spikes of fragrant, white flowers that are blushed with pink, in mid to late summer; contrasting dark purplish-black foliage; shelter from strong winds; perfect for a shady, woodland garden
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MAIDENHAIR FERN
ADIANTUM PEDATUM
Northern Maidenhair Fern’s crinkled ferny compound leaves are light green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The black stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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BLACK SCALLOP BUGLEWEED
AJUGA REPTANS BLACK SCALLOP
Black Scallop Bugleweed’s attractive small crinkled round leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning deep purple in color the rest of the year. It features subtle spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BURGUNDY GLOW BUGLEWEED
AJUGA REPTANS BURGUNDY GLOW
Burgundy Glow Bugleweed’s attractive small crinkled round leaves emerge dark brown in spring, turning emerald green in color with showy creamy white variegation and tinges of purple the rest of the year. It features subtle spikes of sky blue flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CHOCOLATE CHIP BUGLEWEED
AJUGA REPTANS CHOCOLATE CHIP
Chocolate Chip Bugleweed’s attractive tiny narrow leaves emerge brown in spring, turning dark brown in color the rest of the year. It features subtle spikes of sky blue flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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STORM CLOUD BLUE STAR FLOWER
AMSONIA TABERNAEMONTANA STORM CLOUD
Incredibly dark stems emerge from the ground in spring, producing olive green leaves with silver veins; beautiful periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers in springtime, on a wide, mounding, shrubby habit; does best in moist, well-drained soil
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BLUE WOODS COMPACT ASTER
ASTER DUMOSUS WOODS BLUE
Woods Blue Aster has masses of beautiful sky blue daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PINK WOODS COMPACT ASTER
ASTER DUMOSUS WOODS PINK
Woods Pink Aster has masses of beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ALMA POTSCHKE NEW ENGLAND ASTER
ASTER NOVAE ANGLIAE ALMA POTSCHKE
Alma Potschke Aster has masses of beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PURPLE DOME NEW ENGLAND ASTER
ASTER NOVAE ANGLIAE PURPLE DOME
Purple Dome Aster has masses of beautiful purple daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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VIBRANT DOME ENGLAND ASTER
ASTER NOVAE ANGLIAE VIBRANT DOME
New England Aster has masses of beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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OCTOBER SKIES AROMATIC ASTER
ASTER OBLONGIFOLIUS OCTOBER SKIES
October Skies Aster has masses of beautiful sky blue daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BRIDAL VEIL FALSE SPIREA
ASTILBE ARENDSII BRIDAL VEIL
Bridal Veil Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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DEUTSCHLAND FALSE SPIREA
ASTILBE JAPONICA DEUTSCHLAND
Deutschland Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PEACH BLOSSOM FLORISTS ASTILBE
ASTILBE JAPONICA PEACH BLOSSOM
Peach Blossom Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of salmon flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
ATHYRIUM GOERINGIANUM PICTUM
Japanese Painted Fern’s attractive ferny bipinnately compound leaves emerge indian red in spring, turning olive green in color with showy silver variegation throughout the season. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The burgundy stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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INDIGO SPIRES FALSE INDIGO
BAPTISIA INDIGO SPIRES
Gorgeous spikes of deep violet purple pea-flowers with yellow keels rise from medium green foliage in late spring; densely branched and very floriferous; use this plant for its outstanding display of vertical flowers as an accent in the garden or borders
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BLONDE AMBITION BLUE GRAMA GRASS
BOUTELOUA GRACILIS BLONDE AMBITION
This cultivar is noted for its distinctive arrangement of horizontal, eyelash-like chartreuse flowers that give way to blond seed heads that persist through winter; blue-green foliage turns hues of gold in fall; use as a border accent or groundcover
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JACK FROST HEARTLEAF BUGLOSS
BRUNNERA MACROPHYLLA JACK FROST
Jack Frost Bugloss features airy cymes of sky blue flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive heart-shaped leaves remain silver in color with showy emerald green variegation throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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FEATHER REED GRASS
CALAMAGROSITS BRACHYTRI
Korean Reed Grass features bold plumes of coral-pink flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. The coppery-bronze seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to late fall. Its grassy leaves are green in color. The foliage often turns tan in fall. The gold stems can be quite attractive.
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KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS
CALAMAGROSTIS ACUTIFLORA KARL FOERSTER
Karl Foerster Reed Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The tan seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to late winter. It features bold plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its grassy leaves are green in color. The foliage often turns tan in fall. The gold stems can be quite attractive.
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OVERDAM FEATHER REED GRASS
CALAMAGROSTIS ACUTIFLORA OVERDAM
Variegated Reed Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The tan seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to late winter. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with showy silver variegation. The foliage often turns tan in fall. It features bold plumes of tan flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. The gold stems can be quite attractive.
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GOLD AND BRONZE UPTICK COREOPSIS
COREOPSIS UPTICK GOLD AND BRONZE
A tidy, mounded variety, covered with striking, daisy-like yellow flowers with gold eyes and contrasting deep red-purple rings; tolerant of pests and drier soils; thriving in sandy and rocky soils; great as edging, or in containers; needs good drainage
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MOONBEAM THREADLEAF COREOPSIS
COREOPSIS VERTICILLATA MOONBEAM
Moonbeam Tickseed is smothered in stunning buttery yellow daisy flowers with lemon yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ZAGREB THREADLEAF COREOPSIS
COREOPSIS VERTICILLATA ZAGREB
Zagreb Tickseed is smothered in stunning gold daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SWEET WILLIAM HYBRIDS
DIANTHUS BARBATUS HYBRIDS
Sweet William has masses of beautiful fragrant crimson flat-top frilly flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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NEON STAR PINKS
DIANTHUS NEON STAR
Neon Star Pinks is blanketed in stunning fragrant hot pink frilly flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive narrow leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CAMELOT LAVENDER FOXGLOVE
DIGITALIS PURPUREA CAMELOT LAVENDER
Camelot Lavender Foxglove features bold spikes of lavender tubular flowers with purple spots rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CAMELOT ROSE FOXGLOVE
DIGITALIS PURPUREA CAMELOT ROSE
Camelot Rose Foxglove features bold spikes of rose tubular flowers with pink throats and deep purple spots rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CAMELOT WHITE FOXGLOVE
DIGITALIS PURPUREA CAMELOT WHITE
Camelot White Foxglove features bold spikes of creamy white tubular flowers with white throats and purple spots rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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MAGNUS CONEFLOWER
ECHINACEA PURPUREA MAGNUS
Magnus Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented fuchsia daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its large pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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WHITE SWAN CONEFLOWER
ECHINACEA PURPUREA WHITE SWAN
White Swan Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented white daisy flowers with brown eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GATEWAY SPOTTED JOE PYE WEED
EUPATORIUM MACULATUM GATEWAY
Gateway Joe Pye Weed has masses of beautiful plumes of lightly-scented purple flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive indigo flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its large serrated narrow leaves emerge dark green in spring, turning forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The dark red stems can be quite attractive.
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SUN ARIZONA BLANKET FLOWER
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA ARIZONA SUN
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower has masses of beautiful tomato-orange daisy flowers with indian red eyes and yellow tips at the ends of the stems from early summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its tomentose narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SNOW FOUNTAIN GAURA
GAURA LINDHEIMERI SNOW FOUNTAIN
Butterfly Gaura features dainty spikes of white star-shaped flowers with pink overtones rising above the foliage from early summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BIOKOVO CAMBRIDGE GERANIUM
GERANIUM CANTABRIGIENSE BIOKOVO
Biokovo Cranesbill has masses of beautiful shell pink flowers with rose eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are dark green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous indian red in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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INGWERSENS VARIETY BIGROOT GERANIUM
GERANIUM MACRORRHIZUM INGWERSENS VARIETY
Ingerwesen’s Variety Cranesbill has masses of beautiful lightly-scented shell pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are emerald green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous brick red in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ROZANNE CRANESBILL
GERANIUM ROZANNE
Rozanne Cranesbill has masses of beautiful blue flowers with white eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are forest green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous indian red in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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MAX FREI BLOODY GERANIUM
GERANIUM SANGUINEUM MAX FREI
Max Frei Cranesbill has masses of beautiful fuchsia flowers with white eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are dark green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous red in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HARDY ENGLISH IVY
HEDERA HELIX BALTIC OR ENGLISH
An evergreen climbing vine or dense groundcover with beautiful deep green foliage that will cover walls, trees and fences in short order; benefits from some protection from sun and wind in winter; very adaptable and vigorous, one of the hardiest varieties
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MARDI GRAS SNEEZEWEED
HELENIUM HELBRO
Mardi Gras Sneezeweed has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with coppery-bronze overtones, brown eyes and yellow anthers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HAPPY RETURNS DAYLILY
HEMEROCALLIS HAPPY RETURNS
Happy Ever Appster® Happy Returns Daylily features bold yellow trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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JOAN SENIOR DAYLILY
HEMEROCALLIS JOAN SENIOR
Joan Senior Daylily features bold white trumpet-shaped flowers with chartreuse throats at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PARDON ME DAYLILY
HEMEROCALLIS PARDON ME
Pardon Me Daylily features bold red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats at the ends of the stems from early to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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STELLA D ORO DAYLILY
HEMEROCALLIS STELLA D ORO
Stella de Oro Daylily features bold gold trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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FROSTED VIOLET CORALBELLS
HEUCHERA FROSTED VIOLET
Frosted Violet Coral Bells features dainty spikes of shell pink bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge dark green in spring, turning deep purple in color with curious burgundy undersides and tinges of silver the rest of the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GREEN SPICE CORALBELLS
HEUCHERA GREEN SPICE
Green Spice Coral Bells features dainty spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain emerald green in color with distinctive dark red veins and tinges of silver throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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OBSIDIAN CORALBELLS
HEUCHERA OBSIDIAN
Obsidian Coral Bells features dainty spikes of light green bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning black in color with curious deep purple undersides the rest of the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PLUM PUDDING CORALBELLS
HEUCHERA PLUM PUDDING
Plum Pudding Coral Bells features dainty spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain purple in color with distinctive deep purple veins throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PEACHBERRY PRIMO CORALBELLS
HEUCHERA PRIMO PEACHBERRY ICE
Dainty spikes of cream bells rise from a dense mound of large, apricot orange leaves with a silver overlay; beautiful ruffling and bright pink undersides; amazing contrast to other plants, great versatility; keep soil moist in the heat of summer
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LORD BALTIMORE HARDY ROSE MALLOW
HIBISCUS COCCINEUS LORD BALTIMORE
This bold garden perennial features very showy ruffled, dinner-plate, crimson flowers w/dark-red eye; attractive, glossy, large, dark-green/bronze leaves; ideal for the mixed garden border or in mass; do not allow to dry to wilting point
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SAGAE PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA FLUCTUANS SAGAE
Sagae Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive enormous textured heart-shaped leaves remain grayish green in color with distinctive yellow edges throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GOLD STANDARD PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA FORTUNEI GOLD STANDARD
Gold Standard Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive large textured heart-shaped leaves emerge lime green in spring, turning yellow in color with distinctive dark green edges throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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FRANCEE PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA FRANCEE
Francee Hosta features dainty spikes of lilac purple bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain forest green in color with distinctive white edges throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PATRIOT PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA PATRIOT
Patriot Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain dark green in color with distinctive white edges throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ELEGANT PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA SIEBOLDIANA ELEGANS
Elegans Hosta features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive enormous textured heart-shaped leaves emerge powder blue in spring, turning blue in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SUM AND SUBSTANCE PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA SUM & SUBSTANCE
Sum and Substance Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive enormous textured round leaves remain chartreuse in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HALCYON PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA TARDIANA HALCYON
Halcyon Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves emerge blue in spring, turning bluish-green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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JUNE PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA TARDIANA JUNE
June Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain gold in color with distinctive aqua bluish-green edges and tinges of bluish-green throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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WIDE BRIM PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA WIDE BRIM
Wide Brim Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain bluish-green in color with showy creamy white variegation and tinges of gold throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HARVEST OF MEMORIES REBLOOMING BEARDED IRIS
IRIS GERMANICA HARVEST OF MEMORIES
Harvest Of Memories Iris features bold lemon yellow flag-like flowers with lemon yellow falls at the ends of the stems in late spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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IMMORTALITY REBLOOMING BEARDED IRIS
IRIS GERMANICA IMMORTALITY
Immortality Iris features bold white flag-like flowers with a buttery yellow beard at the ends of the stems in mid spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PINK ATTRACTION REBLOOMING BEARDED IRIS
IRIS GERMANICA PINK ATTRACTION
Pink Attraction Iris has masses of beautiful shell pink flag-like flowers with salmon overtones and a coral-pink beard at the ends of the stems in mid spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BUTTER AND SUGAR SIBERIAN IRIS
IRIS SIBIRICA BUTTER AND SUGAR
Butter And Sugar Siberian Iris has masses of beautiful white flag-like flowers with lemon yellow throats and yellow edges at the ends of the stems in late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SHELL PINK SPOTTED DEAD NETTLE
LAMIUM MACULATUM SHELL PINK
Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of shell pink flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain forest green in color with prominent silver stripes throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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WHITE NANCY SPOTTED DEAD NETTLE
LAMIUM MACULATUM WHITE NANCY
White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain silver in color with distinctive forest green edges throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HIDCOTE BLUE LAVENDER
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA HIDCOTE
Hidcote Lavender has masses of beautiful spikes of fragrant purple flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has attractive grayish green foliage. The fragrant needles are highly ornamental and turn coppery-bronze in fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BECKY SHASTA DAISY
LEUCANTHEMUM SUPERBUM BECKY
Becky Shasta Daisy has masses of beautiful white daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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WHITE FLORISTAN BLAZING STAR
LIATRIS SPICATA FLORISTAN WHITE
Floristan White Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BRITT MARIE CRAWFORD GOLDEN RAY
LIGULARIA DENTATA BRITT MARIE CRAWFORD
Britt Marie Crawford Rayflower features bold panicles of gold daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to early fall. Its attractive large serrated round leaves remain deep purple in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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LITTLE ROCKET NARROW SPIKED GOLDEN RAY
LIGULARIA STENOCEPHALA LITTLE ROCKET
This dwarf cultivar of The Rocket is an excellent choice where space is a concern; long spikes of bright yellow flowers rise above dark green foliage that is coarse in texture; likes partial shade in afternoon; great for waterside applications
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FLAME GRASS
MISCANTHUS PURPURASCENS
Flame Grass features bold plumes of coral-pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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ADAGIO MAIDEN GRASS
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS ADAGIO
Adagio Maiden Grass features dainty plumes of pink flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. The white seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. Its grassy leaves are silver in color. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The olive green stems can be quite attractive.
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GRACILLIMUS MAIDEN GRASS
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS GRACILLIMUS
The most popular selection of this species and deservedly so; plants form a graceful upright mound of fine green foliage that stays attractive from summer through winter, when it changes to a light tan; great as a specimen, border, or mass planting
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PORCUPINE GRASS
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS STRICTUS
Porcupine Grass features bold plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are bluish-green in color with showy gold variegation. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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VARIEGATED MAIDEN GRASS
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS VARIEGATA
Variegated Silver Grass features bold plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with showy tan variegation. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
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ZEBRA GRASS
MISCANTHUS SINENSIS ZEBRINUS
Zebra Grass features bold plumes of coppery-bronze flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are bluish-green in color with showy yellow variegation. The foliage often turns yellow in fall. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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SKYRACER TALL PURPLE MOOR GRASS
MOLINIA CAERULEA ARUNDINACEA SKYRACER
Tall upright inflorescences rise high above green fountain like foliage giving structure that is pleasing to the eye; displays rich golden yellow fall color that continues through winter; excellent accent, edging, and naturalizing groundcover
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JACOB KLINE BEEBALM
MONARDA DIDYMA JACOB KLINE
Jacob Cline Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant red flowers at the ends of the stems from mid to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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WALKERS LOW PERSIAN CATMINT
NEPETA FAASSENII WALKERS LOW
Walker’s Low Catmint has masses of beautiful spikes of lightly-scented royal blue flowers with lavender overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early fall, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its small fragrant pointy leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS DOUBLE PEONY
PAEONIA DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS
Duchesse de Nemours Peony features bold fragrant creamy white flowers with gold centers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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KARL ROSENFELD DOUBLE PEONY
PAEONIA KARL ROSENFELD
Karl Rosenfeld Peony features bold lightly-scented fuchsia flowers with yellow anthers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SARAH BERNHARDT DOUBLE PEONY
PAEONIA SARAH BERNHARDT
Sarah Bernhardt Peony features bold fragrant shell pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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NORTHWIND SWITCH GRASS
PANICUM VIRGATUM NORTHWIND
Northwind Switch Grass features airy plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are olive green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall. The brick red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The tan stems can be quite attractive.
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SHENANDOAH SWITCH GRASS
PANICUM VIRGATUM SHENANDOAH
Shenandoah Reed Switch Grass features airy plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with prominent ruby-red tips. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous burgundy in the fall. The brick red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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BRILLIANT ORIENTAL POPPY
PAPAVER ORIENTALE BRILLIANT
Brilliant Poppy features bold scarlet round flowers with burgundy eyes and black centers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut ferny leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ROYAL WEDDING ORIENTAL POPPY
PAPAVER ORIENTALE ROYAL WEDDING
Royal Wedding Poppy features bold white round flowers with burgundy eyes and black centers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut ferny leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HAMELN FOUNTAIN GRASS
PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES HAMELN
A fine textured dwarf fountain grass suitable for smaller areas; bright green foliage changes to a golden tan in fall; blooms are large bottle brush like plumes of white that persist until winter; beautiful as an accent or massed in borders or rock garden
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LITTLE BUNNY FOUNTAIN GRASS
PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES LITTLE BUNNY
A fine textured dwarf fountain grass suitable for smaller areas; bright green foliage changes to a golden tan in fall; blooms are large bottle brush like cream plumes that persist until winter; beautiful as an accent or massed in borders or rock garden
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BLUE JEAN BABY RUSSIAN SAGE
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA BLUE JEAN BABY
This compact variety forms a dense mound of fragrant gray-green leaves, producing multiple spikes of lavender blue flowers held in smoky purple calyxes from summer until fall; vigorous and early blooming; excellent for the garden or mixed containers
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LITTLE SPIRE RUSSIAN SAGE
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA LITTLE SPIRE
Little Spire Russian Sage features delicate spikes of lavender flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive tiny fragrant narrow leaves emerge silver in spring, turning grayish green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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HOME FRIES TUFTED CREEPING PHLOX
PHLOX STOLONIFERA HOME FIRES
Home Fires Woodland Phlox is smothered in stunning cymes of lightly-scented hot pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early spring to early summer. Its tiny narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BLUE EMERALD CUSHION CREEPING PHLOX
PHLOX SUBULATA BLUE EMERALD CUSHION
Emerald Blue Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning lavender star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CANDY STRIPE CREEPING PHLOX
PHLOX SUBULATA CANDY STRIPE
Candy Stripe Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning pink star-shaped flowers with crimson eyes and white stripes at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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FORT HILL CREEPING PHLOX
PHLOX SUBULATA FORT HILL
Fort Hill Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning lightly-scented pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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SCARLET FLAME CREEPING PHLOX
PHLOX SUBULATA SCARLET FLAME
Scarlet Flame Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning lightly-scented scarlet star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN CREEPING JACOBS LADDER
POLEMONIUM REPTANS STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
Stairway To Heaven Jacob’s Ladder has masses of beautiful spikes of lavender flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive ferny pinnately compound leaves remain bluish-green in color with showy lemon yellow variegation and tinges of white throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PASQUE FLOWER
PULSATILLA VULGARIS
Pasqueflower has purple cup-shaped flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to mid spring, which are interesting on close inspection. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut ferny compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The silver fruits are carried on plumes from early summer to early fall.
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GOLDSTURM BLACK EYED SUSAN
RUDBECKIA FULGIDA GOLDSTURM
Goldsturm Coneflower has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with dark brown eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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AUTUMN SUN CUTLEAF CONEFLOWER
RUDBECKIA NITIDA HERBSTSONNE
Autumn Sun Coneflower has masses of beautiful yellow daisy flowers with chartreuse eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GOLDEN SCOTCH MOSS
SAGINA SUBULATA AUREA
Scotch Moss’s attractive tiny needle-like leaves emerge gold in spring, turning lime green in color the rest of the year. It features tiny white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BLUE HILL MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA BLUE HILL
Blue Hill Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of powder blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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CARADONNA MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA CARADONNA
Caradonna Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The burgundy stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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MARCUS MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA MARCUS
Marcus Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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MAY NIGHT MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA MAY NIGHT
May Night Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The purple stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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PINK PROFUSION MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA PINK PROFUSION
A bushy variety producing a profusion of long lasting bright pink flower spikes with pink-burgundy calyxes, on a perfectly rounded plant; cut back after flowering to promote re-bloom; somewhat drought tolerant; excellent for the sunny border or containers
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SNOW HILL MEADOW SAGE
SALVIA NEMOROSA SNOW HILL
Snow Hill Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PURPLE RAIN LILAC SAGE
SALVIA VERTICILLATA PURPLE RAIN
Purple Rain Salvia has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive fragrant narrow leaves remain olive green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BUTTERFLY BLUE DWARF PINCUSHION FLOWER
SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA BUTTERFLY BLUE
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower features unusual blue pincushion flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut ferny leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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JOHN CREECH STONECROP
SEDUM JOHN CREECH
John Creech Stonecrop is smothered in stunning pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive cherry red flower buds. Its tiny succulent round leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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OCTOBER DAPHNE
SEDUM SIEBOLD
October Daphne is covered in stunning pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall. Its attractive succulent round leaves are silvery blue in color with distinctive rose edges. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous rose in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
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FIRECRACKER SUNSPARKLER STONECROP
SEDUM SUNSPARKLER FIRECRACKER
A compact upright stonecrop with large clusters of deep pink flowers held atop distinct dark cherry red succulent foliage; a drought-tolerant perennial that does best in poor soils; a colorful groundcover or feature in containers or rock gardens
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LIME ZINGER SUNSPARKLER STONECROP
SEDUM SUNSPARKLER LIME ZINGER
A compact groundcover stonecrop with soft pink flowers held atop of bluish-green succulent foliage edged in cherry red; a drought-tolerant perennial that does best in poor soils, an excellent choice for late summer color in the garden border
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RED HEART HENS AND CHICKS
SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM RED HEART
Red Heart Hens And Chicks’s attractive succulent pointy leaves emerge grayish green in spring, turning light green in color with prominent indian red tips throughout the season. It features unusual clusters of pink star-shaped flowers with burgundy bracts rising above the foliage in mid summer. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The brick red stems can be quite attractive.
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CLIFFORD MOOR VARIEGATED CATCHFLY
SILENE DIOICA CLIFFORD MOOR
A lovely and interesting catchfly presenting unique variegated foliage that adds tremendous ornamental value; preferrs bright shade and is great as an under canopy ground cover; will also tolerate dry periods and full sun; naturalizes easily
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HELENE VON STEIN LAMBS EARS
STACHYS BYZANTINA HELENE VON STEIN
Helene Von Stein Lamb’s Ears’s attractive large tomentose oval leaves emerge silver in spring, turning grayish green in color throughout the season. It has masses of beautiful spikes of pink flowers rising above the foliage in early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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PINK CHINTZ CREEPING THYME
THYMUS PRAECOX PINK CHINTZ
A highly desirable and popular groundcover, forming a dense low mat completely covered in lovely pink flowers throughout summer, attractive fine and fragrant foliage the rest of the season; needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic
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FOAM FLOWER
TIARELLA CORDIFOLIA
Creeping Foamflower has masses of beautiful spikes of lightly-scented white star-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its lobed leaves are green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous deep purple in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ECO RUNNING TAPESTRY FOAM FLOWER
TIARELLA CORDIFOLIA ECO RUNNING TAPESTRY
An amazing variety with its profusion of white flowers in spring, and charming heart shaped leaves that are marked with a thick black band on the veins; wonderful as a shaded groundcover, or weaving with other plants in a container
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CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT
TRADESCANTIA ANDERSONIANA CONCORD GRAPE
Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive grassy leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GOLDEN QUEEN GLOBEFLOWER
TROLLIUS CHINENSIS GOLDEN QUEEN
Golden Queen Globeflower has masses of beautiful gold buttercup flowers with orange anthers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut lobed leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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ROYAL CANDLES SPEEDWELL
VERONICA ROYAL CANDLES
Royal Candles Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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GILES VAN HEELS SPEEDWELL
VERONICA SPICATA GILES VAN HEES
Giles van Hees Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of pink flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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VIOLET
VIOLA ETAIN
Etain Pansy has masses of beautiful lemon yellow flowers with white overtones, yellow eyes and lilac purple edges at the ends of the stems from early spring to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its crinkled round leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
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BARREN STRAWBERRY
WALDSTENIA FRAGARIODES
Barren Strawberry has masses of beautiful yellow daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its round compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.