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Acanthus spinosus Acanthus x ‘Whitewater’ Spiny Bear’s Breeches Variegated Bear’s Breeches Two-lipped white fl owers with purplish A combination of texture and contrast bracts bloom on hefty spikes above with deeply cut dark green leaves dark glossy green mounded foliage that have a splash of white on the leaf from late spring to mid summer. This edges. Cylindrical spikes stand 4’ tall 3-4’ tall bear’s breeches off ers unique with tubular fl owers that are pink architectural form which more than and creamy white. ‘Whitewater’ makes up for the spine-tipped leaves and has proven to be quite vigorous and spiny fl ower bracts that are a little tricky tolerant of heat and humidity. Use in to handle. Prefers some afternoon shade. containers or as an annual in colder Plant 24” apart. climates. PP#23342

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Zones 5 – 9 Zones 7 – 10 Achillea millefolium Achillea millefolium ‘Oertel’s Rose’ ‘Paprika’ Yarrow Yarrow Bright rosy-pink fl owers grace the Clusters of bright red fl owers with yel- short sturdy 12” stems of this yarrow low centers bloom atop 18-24” stems from May into July. Cutting for drying in July and August. Vigorous foliage or arrangements will encourage re- is tolerant of dry heat and drought. blooming. Deep green ferny foliage fi lls Use as a cut fl ower for fresh or dried in quickly. Blooms fade gracefully to arrangements. white. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Achillea millefolium Achillea millefolium ‘Peachy Seduction’ ‘Pink Grapefruit’ Yarrow Yarrow ‘Peachy Seduction’ will provide long Sweet lavender-pink blossoms sit lasting peachy-pink ﬂ owers in mid- atop 24-30” bright green ferny foliage. summer on upright 23” stems. Bright Great choice for the cut ﬂ ower garden. green feathery foliage has excellent PP#22741 tolerance for heat and humidity. PP#22262 Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Achillea millefolium Achillea millefolium ‘Pomegranate’ ‘Strawberry Seduction’ Yarrow Yarrow A stand out in the cottage or cut fl ower Tempting deep strawberry red fl owers garden, red-purple fl ower clusters with golden yellow centers bloom on bloom in mid-June to July. The 18-20” stems from June to August. vigorous bright green ferny foliage is Gray-green foliage has a strong and compact and non-melting in hot, dry upright growth habit. Benefi ts from summers. Upright, sturdy plants grow an occasional sheer to promote repeat to 24-30” tall. PP#20763 blooms all summer. PP#18401 Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Achillea millefolium Achillea x ‘Terra Cotta’ ‘Coronation Gold’ Yarrow Yarrow Beautiful contrasts in color when blooms Like all yarrows, ‘Coronation Gold’ change from salmon peach to terra grows well in dry, sunny exposed cotta and then fade to pale yellow. places, is drought resistant, isn’t fussy Gray-green foliage grows to 24 - 30”. about soil, but prefers a good garden Plant 18” apart. loam. Its golden-yellow fl owers appear in June, are fi ne for cutting, and make one of the best dried fl owers. Height is 3’. Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Achillea x ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow Lemon-yellow ﬂ ower heads rise 18–24” above blue-gray silvery foliage in June. Cut old stems after ﬂ owering to encourage repeat blooms until hard frost. A popular choice. Try it with Black Eyed Susans, Salvias, Veronica, or the Fountain Grasses. Plant 18” apart

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Aconitum carmichaelii Actaea racemosa ‘Arendsii’ Snakeroot Monkshood or Turk’s Cap The large, ferny green leaves with Spectacular dark blue hooded fl owers on white fl owers stand about 30” high, 3’ spikes characterize this unique peren- with the fl owers 2–3’ above on long nial. Excellent cut fl ower providing fall branching stems. A July bloomer, color in part shade gardens, Aconitum has it brightens a garden where the hot gorgeous glossy lobed green leaves. It is afternoon sun can be avoided. In happiest in cool, moist well-drained areas moist, humousy soil it is long-lived, with rich soil in light shade. Because its drought-tolerant, and vigorous, making lovely fl owers persist well into fall, try a good cut fl ower with a peculiar but with Anemones and Wood Asters for a pleasant fragrance thought to repel MBH bright look. Plant 18” apart. MBH insects. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 4 - 8 F

Actaea ramosa ‘Brunette’ Aegopodium Bugbane or Snakeroot podagraria ‘Variegatum’ A successful woodland plant with dark Snow on the Mountain or purple foliage that is topped with fragrant Bishop’s Weed white (slightly blushed with pink) A prime addition to the dry shade bottlebrush fl owers in September and groundcover list, variegated October. The 4-5’ tall rich purple foliage Aegopodium spreads rapidly through is arresting coupled with the yellow the summer under high limbed trees, leaves of Hosta ‘August Moon’ or ‘Sum in the rock garden, and in a range of and Substance’, and a mass of Japanese diffi cult areas. Small white fl owers Painted Ferns. Requires adequate appear late May-June about 8” above moisture to stay happy. the low variegated foliage. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 3 - 9

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Agapanthus ‘Blue Yonder’ Agastache aurantiaca Lily-of-the-Nile ‘Tango’ Unique fl ower clusters of intense cobalt- Hummingbird Mint blue bloom all summer long and are Melon-orange fl owers appear along self-cleaning. Clusters appear on 30” tall upright 14” stems from June to stems above clumps of strappy medium frost. This compact hummingbird green foliage. Agapanthus makes a great and butterfl y magnet has pleasingly addition to the mixed border for our zone fragrant grayish-green foliage that 7 customers or use in containers for zone is relaxed but does not fl op. Dance 5 (6). Move containers to a cool, dry partners include Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ indoor location during the winter. and Salvia ‘Blue Hill’. Plant in well- Plant 24” apart. drained soil. Drought tolerant once MBH MBH established. Plant 18” apart. Zones 7 - 10 Zones 5 - 10 F

Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’ Golden Jubilee Anise Hyssop Golden foliage is complimented by lavender-blue ﬂ owers that are bottlebrush-like and long blooming from mid-summer to fall. Grows to a height of 20”. Performs best in well- drained soil. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 5 - 8 MBH F Cultivar Agastache x ‘Black Adder’ Agastache x Hyssop ‘Blue Fortune’ Dark purple buds open to bottlebrush-like Mexican Hyssop violet-blue fl owers in June and, with an Try this long-bloomer for its deep blue occasional trim, will continue to bloom fl ower spikes at 2–3’ that are so long until frost. This veritable butterfl y magnet lasting and attractive to butterfl ies and has anise scented bushy foliage which hummingbirds from July to September. does not appeal to deer! Grows to 2-3’ The fragrant green foliage is compact tall. Plant in average to dry soil and avoid yet bushy preferring well-drained soil wet feet in winter. on the average to dry side. Plant 24” apart. Plant 18” apart

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Ajuga reptans Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ ‘Bronze Beauty’ Bugle Weed Bugle weed This ajuga has very dark purple, glossy, The bronze-purple leaves of this scalloped shaped leaves that grows freely spreading ground cover are 4-6” tall. It has a mounding habit and complimented by abundant indigo achieves its darkest leaf color in full sun. fl ower spikes in May and June. Low It displays deep blue fl ower spikes from growing at a maximum height of 6”, late spring to early summer. PP#15815. ‘Bronze Beauty’ thrives in well-drained Plant 12” apart. soil. Foliage color is enhanced by morning sun and will benefi t from afternoon shade. MBH Plant 6” apart. Zone 4 – 11 Zones 4 - 9

Ajuga Reptans Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ ‘Burgundy Glow’ Dwarf Bugle Weed Bugle weed Narrow miniature leaves are a rich A dramatic show of color in mid to late dark chocolate color forming tidy spring occurs when the 8” lilac fl ower rosettes that hug the ground at 2”. Lacy spikes rise above the colorful foliage of blue fl owers at 3” will shine in May rose-burgundy, creamy white and green and June. Extensive breeding makes variegation. Rapidly spreading and this Ajuga a delightful true natural tolerant of foot traffi c, ‘Burgundy Glow’ dwarf alternative to the traditional is useful in a shady rock garden, as an groundcover for sun or shade. edging or as a ground cover. Plant 12” apart. Plant 6” apart.

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Alchemilla mollis Allium ‘Millenium’ Lady’s Mantle Ornamental Onion An easy-to-grow ground cover with A perennial for the millennial! Easy to fan-shaped leaves that will collect rain or grow, loved by bees and butterfl ies, and dew like sparkling jewels. Yellow-green deer and rabbit resistant too! Rose- star-shaped fl owers appear in July and Au- purple rounded fl ower clusters bloom gust on 18” arching stems. Prefers moist in late July-August above narrow glossy soil and partial shade. A very tough plant green leaves. The slightly aromatic that is underused in the garden. Try it in clump-forming foliage grows 12-15” combination with Geranium ‘Rozanne’ tall and wide. and Brunnera. Plant 15” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Amsonia x ‘Blue Ice’ Amsonia hubrichtii Blue Star Thread-leaf Blue Star ‘Blue Ice’ is long blooming and ideal as Perennial Plant of the Year 2011 an edging plant, growing 15-18” tall. It Powdery blue star-like ﬂ owers appear has beautiful blue ﬂ owers and dark green early summer atop 2-3’ stems. Later narrow leaves that turn a clear, attractive in the fall the thread leaf foliage turns yellow in the fall. Prefers average gorgeous golden yellow to reddish moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Try bronze. Native Amsonia hubrichtii adds combining it with Oenothera ‘Lemon a wonderful texture to the border and an Silver’ or Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’. airiness to a bouquet. Plant 18” apart. Plant 24” apart.

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Anemone sylvestris Snowdrop Anemone This spring blooming anemone has upward-facing cupped white ﬂ owers on stems that stand above green, deeply lobed foliage. After blooming, ﬂ owers leave behind interesting white, wooly seed heads. Spreads by running rhizomes making it valuable as a ground cover in part shade. Height is 12-15”. Plant 12” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 MBH Cylburn Arboretum Anemone Anemone hupehensis Fantasy™ ‘Pocahontas’ ‘September Charm’ Japanese Anemone Windfl ower This windfl ower will make a nice Pink single fl owers are freely and addition to a new world garden with its continuously produced on 2–3’ stems compact stature, profuse blooms and late from August to October. An old favorite summer appeal. Double powder-pink for many gardeners. blooms appear on sturdy stems starting in August and continuing into October. Plant 18” apart. Slug-resistant dark green foliage fi lls out quickly in moist, well-drained soil. The 12-18” height calls for it to be placed near the front of the border. PP#25352 Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 9

Anemone hybrida Anemone hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ ‘Pamina’ Windfl ower Windfl ower Perennial Plant of the Year 2016 Used en masse in the back of the partly Satiny white single nodding fl owers with shady perennial border in the moist, yellow centers appear on 3’ stems with rich soil they prefer, Anemones bloom the fi rst hint of cooler September weather. from late August into October. Once Blooms continue into October above established they are long-lived and dark green deeply divided leaves. Prefers produce a “ton” of fl owers. The double moist, well- drained soil. A vigorous deep pink cup-shaped fl owers bloom grower. about on dark stems 2-3’ above the Plant 18” apart. compact green foliage. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 Anemone hybrida Anemone hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’ ‘Whirlwind’ Windfl ower Windfl ower At 36”, this Anemone will help jazz up This anemone has semi-double white that tired fall garden with its semi-double fl owers in late summer to October. clear pink fl owers with yellow centers. Since Anemone is a little late to rise in Trouble-free and spreading in habit, but the spring, it makes an ideal cover to not invasive, ‘Queen Charlotte’ can be hide the dying foliage of spring bulbs. a visual knockout combined with the Grows 34-36” in height. Try it with deep violet-blue of Aconitum. Plan on a some other fall favorites such as, Wood’s September bloom time. Aster and Aconitum. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH

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Anemone tomentosa Anemone Wild Swan™ ‘Robustissima’ Hybrid Anemone From Scottish nurserywoman Elizabeth Windfl ower MacGregor, this rare fi nd in the U.S. This popular variety blooms a little market will illicit many oohs and aahs earlier than other hybrid Anemones, from onlookers. Long blooming white starting in late July and peaking in and lilac blue fl owers fl oat on 18” tall August, which makes it great for wiry stems from mid-summer through a shorter growing season in colder fall. Large fl owers have white petals climates. It has single mauve pink with a blue band on the reverse side and, fl owers and grows 3-4’ tall. Foliage as the fl owers close in the evening, the is medium green with leaves that nodding blooms display the blue more resemble grape leaves. prominently. PP#23132 Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 3 - 8 Zones 5 - 9

Aquilegia bertolonii ‘Biedermeier’ Columbine A lovely array of mixed pastel blues, cream, light pink and purple characterize this medium height (10–16”) Columbine. A very neat plant with a compact growth habit, its May to July dancing blooms make excellent cut ﬂ owers if cut when 50% open. Plant 18” apart.

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Aquilegia canadensis Aquilegia canadensis ‘Corbett’ ‘Little Lanterns’ Wild Columbine Wild Columbine A delightful pale yellow form of our Classic red ﬂ owers with yellow corollas native columbine discovered locally bloom May and June. This North and introduced by nurseryman Richard American native is short and sweet at Simon. Compact at 12-15” ‘Corbett’ 10”. A wild Columbine which makes produces many blooms on a single an excellent shade garden naturalizer, it plant in early to mid spring. The soft yellow lanterns combine well with prefers well-drained average to rich soil, Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’, Iris cristata, or and can as easily star in containers or rock Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’. Prefers gardens. Try it with blue woodland Phlox moist rich soil and will self-sow in (stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’ or divaricata optimal conditions. ‘London Grove’). MBH Plant 15” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart.

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Aquilegia fl abellata var. Arabis caucasica ‘Snowfi x’ pumila Rock Cress Dwarf Columbine A dependable choice for less than The lowest growing Columbine yet, desirable soils and and it works well in this 8” dwarf sports blue fl owers rock gardens or crevices in rock walls. with compact lacy green-gray foliage Arabis forms a 6” tall evergreen mound. through May and June. A good choice It is an early spring bloomer with white for the front of the border or equally fl owers and gray green foliage. well suited for the rock garden. Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Armeria maritima Armeria maritima ‘Nifty Thrifty’ ‘Splendens’ Variegated Thrift Thrift This nifty thrift makes nice little tufts of Outstanding for its continuous show of grass-like variegated foliage that grow vibrant, rose-pink, rounded 1” fl ower 4-6” tall with pink globe like fl owers heads on 6–8” stems from May to July. in late spring. Trim off faded fl owers to Dwarf and mound forming, its grassy encourage repeat blooms. It does well foliage provides the gardener an excel- in containers, the rock garden or as an lent choice for edging, for use in beds, edging plant. Prefers average to dry soil. borders, or for the rock garden. Plant 6” apart. Plant 12” apart.

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Armeria pseudoarmeria Artemisia arborescens ‘Ballerina Red’ ‘Powis Castle’ False Sea Thrift Wormwood Spheres of rose-red ﬂ ower clusters on As drought-tolerant as can be, the ferny upright stems resemble Candy Land-like gray-green foliage of ‘Powis Castle,’ lollypops amongst grassy foliage. Like is more upright than Silver Mound at A. maritima blooming begins in mid to 2–3’, and can even be clipped to form a low hedge. Tolerant of poor, sandy late spring and continues sporadically soil, the aromatic foliage only demands throughout the summer. The evergreen well-drained soil. Multi-talented leaves however are broader, the ﬂ ower Wormwood is gorgeous in the white clusters are larger and height is taller in garden, as foliage in a cut or dried bloom at 12-14”. Tolerates dry soils and arrangement, and shines next to dark- MBH salt spray. Plant 12” apart. MBH leafed perennials in the border or rock garden. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 8

Artemisia schmidtiana Aruncus dioicus ‘Nana’ Goat’s Beard Silver Mound The imposing size of this native, Silver Mound is ﬁ ne in the full- sun reaching up to 5’ tall and forming border or rock garden where the soft clumps as wide as 6’, makes Goat’s sheen of its foliage makes a striking beard an excellent backdrop for the contrast to ﬂ owers and other foliage in a partly shady border or woodland wide range of hues. Easy to grow, Silver garden. Astilbe-like cream color Mound prospers in dry heat and average plumes in late spring and early summer soil. Feel free to shear it back if excess contribute softness to the structure. moisture makes it look scraggly; new Aruncus prefers moist fertile soil. growth will come quickly to keep it neat at about 6” high all summer. Plant 36” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Zones 3 -7

Asarum canadense Asarum europaeum Wild Ginger European Ginger Kidney-shaped leaves on 4-6” tall stems European ginger is evergreen with mingling loosly in the woodland or moist glossy, dark green leaves. It grows 4-6” shade garden defi nes this native ground tall in rich, moist, cool soils. Purplish- cover. Unless you are camping out and brown fl owers are insignifi cant, hiding place your sleeping bag next to a colony underneath the foliage. Use this in small of wild ginger, you will probably not spaces as it is slow to spread. notice the ground-hugging blooming Plant 10” apart. ‘brown jugs’ underneath the foliage. Plant 12” apart.

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Asclepias incarnata Asclepias tuberosa Swamp Milkweed Butterfl y Weed Both a nectar source and host plant for Perennial Plant of the Year 2017 the Monarch Butterfl y, Swamp milkweed A true friend of pollinators! Brilliant has a narrow upright form with opposite orange fl owers bloom in late spring and leaves and fl at-top clusters of rose pink continue for several weeks. If fl ower blossoms growing 3-4’ tall and blooming stems are cut before they go to seed a July through September. Easily grown in second round of blooms will be had at medium wet to wet soils. the enjoyment of bees and butterfl ies. Plant 24” apart. Foliage grows 1-2’ and tends to emerge late in the spring. Prefers average dry to medium wet,

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Aster divaricatus Aster dumosus White Wood Aster ‘Wood’s Blue’ Our native Wood Aster has shiny white Blue Wood Aster daisy fl owers August-October that when This Wood Aster with clear-blue daisy utilized in partial shade are stunning fl owers with golden centers is mildew peaking out between Astilbes, Hostas, and rust resistant. The clean dark green and Bergenias, where its 1-2’ twiggy foliage complements the 4–6 week stems are hidden. Likewise, our mid- bloom time in August and September. Atlantic forests surely benefi t from its Combine this 12” native with a mass sprawling presence with its large basal of pink Begonia grandis and the purple blooms of Liriope ‘Big Blue’ in the part leaves, whether among deciduous ferns or shade garden. Who says fall gardens are native Solidago. Plant in average to dry boring? conditions. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Aster dumosus Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Pink’ ‘Wood’s Purple’ Pink Wood Aster Purple Wood Aster The native Wood Aster provides shade ‘Wood’s Purple’ duplicates the pink gardeners with delightful fall color—in version, but with a pale purple ﬂ ower this case, clear pink daisy ﬂ owers—in color and even shorter stature at 10–12”. September and October, above shiny Plant 18” apart. dark green leaves. ‘Wood’s Pink’ has a compact habit, is mildew and rust resistant, and stands just 12–16” in height. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH

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Aster novae-angliae Aster oblongifolius ‘Purple Dome’ ‘October Skies’ New England Aster Aromatic Aster This dwarf native New England Aster A widely popular aster in the mid- blooms through September with an Atlantic and rightly so. Compact, bushy intensity that’s hard to believe. The 1” foliage is attractive all summer and is purple fl owers are so dense they cover covered with lavender-blue fl owers the foliage, creating a dome of bright in fall that keep the butterfl ies hanging around. Use in native plant gardens, purple 18” high. Plants show almost no mixed borders, containers or in mass mildew. Try ‘Purple Dome’ with Sedum plantings. 18” tall and wide foliage is ‘Autumn Joy’. tolerant of poor, dry soils. Note: the Plant 18” apart. leaves are fragrant when crushed. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Zones 4 - 8 F Cultivar

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Aster tataricus ‘Jindai’ Astilbe arendsii ‘Fanal’ Tatarian Aster False Spirea This tall late-ﬂ owering Aster was found Excellent for the shaded garden, the in Jindai Park in Tokyo, and is the prized rich blood-red spikes of ‘Fanal’ rise shorter version of the species at 4-5’. 24” above lovely bronze-green foliage Blooming from late September through in June–July. Long-lasting and vivid, October, there isn’t a sturdier-stemmed ‘Fanal’ requires a bit more watering and and more vigorous Aster around. The clusters of lavender blue daisy ﬂ ow- mulching than other varieties in hot, dry ers have a yellow center on those sturdy weather. stems, and stand well above the large Plant 18” apart. leaves that remind one of chard. The foliage stays attractive all summer and fall.

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Astilbe arendsii Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ ‘Snowdrift’ False Spirea False Spirea A dwarf Astilbe, it has purple-rose 12” Lovely bright green foliage is topped spikes that ﬂ ower mid- to late summer in June and July by 24” plumes of the (July–August) above handsome deeply purest white imaginable. Try ‘Snowdrift’ incised compound leaves. While often as a contrast to other Astilbes. considered one of the most drought Plant 18” apart. tolerant and easiest Astilbes to grow, don’t let the soil dry out. All Astilbes like moist soil. Try it with Japanese Painted Fern and Hosta ‘Elegans’ for delicate and strong textures combined. Plant 18” apart Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 8

Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions’ Astilbe chinensis False Spirea ‘Vision in Pink’ While we can’t overemphasize the need False Spirea to keep Astilbes well watered, the dwarf This memeber of the ‘Vision’ family species (chinensis) is somewhat sun has similarities in form with light pink and drought tolerant. Thus, we add this blooms in July. The leaves are deeply 15” fragrant late-blooming Astilbe to incised, coarsely textured and bright our selection. Plan on the upright dark green. Grows 18-20”. Give it a try in mauve-pink plumes from late June your garden with Brunnera, Lamium, or through July. This is a heavy bloomer. Japanese Painted Fern. Plant 18” apart. PP#11860 Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Astilbe chinensis Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Red’ ‘Vision in White’ False Spirea False Spirea This addition to the ‘Visions’ group has This compact addition to the Vision pink-red ﬂ owers opening from deep series has strong stems that are well red buds over lush bronze green foliage. branched and grow to 18”. It has long Grow in partial shade organically rich lasting, clear white feathery plumes moist soil. Will grow to 18”, blooming which bloom July to August. The dark mid summer. PP#11965 green leaves show hints of bronze. Give Plant 18” apart. it a try with other Astilbes, Brunnera, and Lamium. PP#18965. Plant 18” apart. Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Astilbe japonica Astilbe japonica ‘Deutschland’ ‘Montgomery’ False Spirea False Spirea Very compact and vigorous, this lovely ‘Montgomery’ has wonderful deep white Astilbe is tough, pest-free, and red to scarlet-red fl owers with dark handsome. Try leaving the fl ower spikes red-bronze foliage changing to green on after they’ve fi nished blooming, in the spring. Flowers contrast with the because they are especially attractive with glossy foliage. Blooms in mid summer snow on the ground. You will fi nd all our at 20” tall. varieties good for cutting if picked half- Plant 18” apart. open. Blooms in June and July. 20–24” tall. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 8

Astilbe japonica Astilbe japonica ‘Peach Blossom’ ‘Rheinland’ False Spirea False Spirea When the buds open to airy plumes of A clear, bright pink at 24”, its glossy soft salmon pink and a sweet aroma green foliage complements the fl owers fi lls the air, you will be happy you chose very nicely. Like our red variety ‘Peach Blossom’ to grace the shady (‘Fanal’), ‘Rheinland’ will require more watering and mulching in hot, border. Attractive dark green foliage all dry weather to stay gloriously beautiful season with 20–24” tall blooming spikes while blooming during June and July. in June and July. Excellent choice as a cut Use Astilbes in groups of 3 or 5 in the fl ower for its fragrance and beauty. border or mass them in shady locations. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 8

Astilbe simplicifolia Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Hennie Graafl and’ ‘Sprite’ False Spirea False Spirea A dwarf 16” clear pink bloomer bears Perennial Plant of the Year 1994 graceful, open, airy sprays of fl owers A choice dwarf shell pink Astilbe in June and July. The shiny, fi nely cut variety, so charming and vigorous at foliage is dark green. ‘Hennie Graafl and’ 10”, its abundant pale pink fl owers is considered a mid-to-late season appear in July atop delicate, ferny, bloomer thought to have a bit longer dark bronze foliage. A graceful, airy bloom time than ‘Sprite’. choice for the garden, it is excellent in a Plant 18” apart. container as well. Plant 18” apart. MBH

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Astilbe taquetii Astilbe x ‘Delft Lace’ ‘Purple Candles’ False Spirea False Spirea This beautiful Astilbe with shiny blue- This rugged and beautiful Astilbe is our green foliage will be a great addition tallest variety at 40” or so, blooming in to your shade garden. Will tolerant mid-to-late summer when drought toler- more sun with foliage becoming deep ance becomes an added asset. The dense maroon. Burgundy stems produce lavender-purple spikes may look best salmon pink buds that open to a softer toward the back of the partly shaded bor- pink fl ower in midsummer. This der rising above the bronze-green foliage. hybrid has a strong upright fl ower spike By mixing diff erent varieties, Astilbes can growing 24-36” tall. PP#19839 eff ectively brighten the shade garden for three months as long as even moisture is Plant 22” apart. MBH available. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

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Aubrieta hybrida Aubrieta hybrida Axcent™ ‘Dark Red’ Axcent™ ‘Violet with Eye’ Rock Cress Rock Cress Magenta-red fl owers off er a blast of The quintessential rock garden plant, rock color in early spring which covers the cress enjoys light well-drained soil, is low creeping 4-6” tall foliage. Use in con- growing and evergreen and blooms for up tainers, mass in border edges or place to eight weeks in early spring. Lavender- purple fl owers with a small yellow eye in the rock garden. Prefers afternoon begin covering the foliage up to two shade in warmer climates. weeks earlier than other varieties. The Plant 12” apart. remainder of the season you will fi nd the 4-6” tall matt-forming foliage creeping over rocks or cascading over stone walls. Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Baptisia australis Baptisia ‘Lunar Eclipse’ False Indigo Prairieblues™ Perennial Plant of the Year 2010 False Indigo This durable, long-lived native perennial A unique hybrid developed by Dr. Jim produces weather-resistant, soft gray- Ault of the Chicago Botanic Garden green foliage 3–4’ high, topped in June by from several of our North American intense blue ﬂ owers that last for weeks, native species. In late May to June followed by prominent dark seedpods, buds open creamy white and transition which all-told, make an attractive to light purple and then ﬁ nally presence throughout the summer. Great medium violet. This Baptisia has an on its own against a stone wall, fence, or open branching habit and grows to 24- back of the border. 36” tall. PPAF MBH Plant 18” apart. Plant 36” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar

Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’ Baptisia ‘Twilight’ Prairieblues™ Prairieblues™’ False Indigo False Indigo In mid to late spring false indigo draws A vigorous heat-tolerant hybrid of two the eye with its tall spikes of blue pea-like native prairie species that produces fl owers above bushy blue-green foliage. This complex hybrid will command even many fl ower spikes on a single plant. more attention with lemon yellow fl owers The bi-colored fl owers are deep violet- that age to orange-red, a spectacular purple to almost copper and have a sight as both colors are present on a single touch of lemon yellow. This Baptisia stem. Overall height is 3-4’. Bred by Dr. won’t sing the blues when planted as a Jim Ault of the Chicago Botanic Garden. single specimen for its attractive 4-5’ PP#20408 tall blue-green foliage. PP#19011 Plant 48” apart. MBH Plant 36” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Baptisia x ‘Purple Smoke’ False Indigo A chance union of Baptisia australis and Baptisia alba produced this vigorous baptisia. With charcoal stems (when mature), gray green foliage, topping out around 4’ and dusty violet fl owers that resemble lupines, you will grow to love this perennial. Once established, it thrives in lean well- drained soil and will be quite drought tolerant.

MBH Plant 24” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 MBH Cultivar

Begonia grandis Begonia grandis ‘Alba’ Hardy Begonia Hardy Begonia If you are a shade gardener, here’s yet As functional as the Hardy Begonia another option for long bloom time and has proven in shady landscape spots, attractive foliage. The delicate pale pink we think the white-fl owering version fl owers of the Hardy Begonia are carried is important to off er as well. Grows above the large, rich green leaves from 15 - 18”. As long blooming and bright July to frost. Not surprising is the plant’s as the white version is, its leaves seem preference for rich, moist soil. Try the 2’ to combine with a host of other foliage mound of Hardy Begonia with contrasting textures and shapes from Astilbes fi ne-textured ferns or the burgundy foliage and Hostas to Polygonatums and of Epimedium ‘Rubrum’. Convallarias.

MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 6 - 9 Zones 6 - 9

Bergenia cordifolia Bergenia x Heartleaf ‘Bressingham Ruby’ Distinctive glossy, heart-shaped leathery Heartleaf leaves are evergreen, turning warm, Handsome evergreen foliage turns ruddy shades in the fall. Bright pink ruby bronze in cool weather and the fl ower clusters bloom in April/May about new growth in the spring emerges 12” from the base and fl ower for weeks. green. Grows to a height of about 12”. Prefers rich, humusy soil that retains From mid to late spring, deep rosy moisture and would rather be spared red fl owers appear above this glossy the mid-day sun.Our humid summers foliage. This perennial defi nitely sometimes makes Bergenia appealing to has more than one season appeal. slugs, so some control may be warranted. PP#7344. MBH Try with Dicentra. Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 10 Zones 3 - 10

Brunnera macrophylla Brunnera macrophylla Dwarf Anchusa ‘Alexander’s Great’ This fi ne perennial Forget-Me-Not Siberian Bugloss produces tiny clusters of small pale blue Side by side with its cousin ‘Jack fl owers from April to June. It has handsome, round, textured leaves that hold up Frost’, ‘Alexander’ boasts much larger well in the garden well into the fall. It heart-shaped leaves that are covered in does well in semi-shade or full sun. Its metallic silver with intricate dark green 18” height makes it ideal for a woodland veins and a thin green margin. Clumps setting, for the front of the border, or as a grow 15-18” tall and 30” wide, accom- ground cover. Try it with Heuchera Plum panied by delicate (yes delicate) sky Pudding, Alchemilla mollis, and a yellow blue fl owers in early spring. PP#25789 Hosta such as ‘August Moon’. Plant 30” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart Photo courtesy of TERRANOVA®Nurseries, Inc. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Brunnera macrophylla Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ ‘Looking Glass’ Variegated Dwarf Anchusa Silver Siberian Bugloss Perennial Plant of the Year 2012 Join Alice in the garden with this Cool blue forget-me-not ﬂ owers dance beautiful Brunnera of silvery heart- above the silvery-white and green shaped leaves and alluring powder variegated heart-shaped leaves in April blue ﬂ owers clusters in the late spring. and May. The 15” tall foliage maintains At 12”, the foliage of this sport of ‘Jack its unique variegation without reversion Frost’ becomes almost whitish as the and will enjoy the company of Heuchera season progresses. Provide excellent ‘Citronelle’ and Hosta ‘August Moon’. drainage. PP#13859 Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

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Brunnera macrophylla Brunnera macrophylla ‘Sea Heart’ ‘Silver Heart’ False Forget-me-not False Forget-me-not Noteworthy for its exceptional tolerance This new variety has thick silver heart- of heat and humidity, ‘Sea Heart’ also shaped leaves with a narrow green leaf blooms a couple of weeks earlier in spring margin and delicate green venation. than ‘Jack Frost’ and has two-toned pink Compared with other variegated and blue ﬂ owers. The 6-12” tall foliage varieties, it is more tolerant of heat and has thick leaves that are heart-shaped and humidity. Pretty blue forget-me-not green with an intricately patterned silvery ﬂ owers top the 6-12” tall foliage in overlay. PPAF spring. PPAF Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Calamintha nepeta Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’ ‘White Cloud’ Calamint Calamint You will think you have died and gone to Literally clouds of tiny white fl owers heaven when surrounded by the ‘clouds’ keep this tough perennial working of tiny pale blue fl owers and aromatic well throughout our hot, humid silvery foliage. Growing to 12-15”, summertime. Calamintha has small minty fragrant leaves, blooms from Calamint makes a great fi ller plant under June through September, on upright taller or leggy perennials. Use with stems to 18”. Give it the well-drained Echinacea, Heliopsis, Iris, or Liatris. soil it prefers. Use it in the rock garden Plant 12” apart. or border where you need white to separate bright colors or blend with MBH MBH pastels. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 7 F Zones 4 - 7 F Campanula glomerata Campanula ‘Freya’ poscharskyana Clustered Bellfl ower ‘Blue Waterfall’ In late spring, this non-invasive Serbian Bellfl ower campanula is a show stopper when Captivating dark blue, bell-shaped planted in mass or simply in groups of three. Purple star-shaped fl owers are held fl owers with a white center, appear in clusters on sturdy upright stems. In full mostly in June-July over green cascad- bloom, plants reach 18” tall with colorful ing foliage, perfect for dry walls, rock fl owers covering 2/3 of the height. gardens, containers, the edges of a path, Requires some afternoon shade in warmer or in the front of the border. Grows climates. Excellent cut fl ower. PP#22738 8-10” tall. Plant 15” apart. Plant 18” apart

Zones 3 - 8 Zones 4 - 7

Campanula x Campanula x ‘Beyond Blue’ ‘Birch Hybrid’ Bellfl ower Bellfl ower Outward facing lavender-blue fl owers A profuse blooming groundcover, bloom profusely on upright foliage in late nodding lavender-blue fl owers begin spring. Grows 14-18” tall in full sun. Try to appear in late spring and, with in combination with Dianthus ‘Firewitch’ regular deadheading, will continue to and Stachys ‘Helene von Stein’ near the bloom into late summer. Foliage is front of the border. bright green and 4-6” tall with serrated Plant 12” apart. leaves. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 7 Zones 4 - 7

Centaurea montana Ceratostigma Cornfl ower plumbaginoides Also called the Bachelor Button, it has Lead Wort large, showy violet-blue fl owers with red A colorful and easy-to-grow perennial, centers and very fringed fl ower petals. Plumbago reaches just 12” in height About 18–24” in height, the Cornfl ower and forms a green ground cover, with blooms in June and July, and may rebloom clusters of gorgeous peacock blue in fall if cut back after its fi rst bloom fl owers from August into October. The period. Keep this perennial on the dry foliage turns deep mahogany in fall and the brilliant fl owers keep opening, side in full sun. Try it with white Summer which makes an eye-catching show. Phlox. Excellent as a ground cover over bulbs Plant 18” apart as it breaks dormancy late in spring.

MBH MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 5 - 9 Chelone glabra Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ White Turtlehead Pink Turtlehead The 1–2” white snapdragon-like fl owers A hardy native plant that inhabits of the White Turtlehead open, just a few boggy areas or the banks of streams, at a time, in late summer and autumn, and they prefer some shade and deep, are composed of two lips like a turtle’s moist soil, thus making great woodland head. A hardy native, it prefers moist plantings. The Pink Turtlehead has soil, is 2–3’ in height with glossy foliage, rosy-pink snapdragon-like fl owers and attracts butterfl ies. Try it in a moist in August and September. 2–3’ tall meadow setting or woodland. Widely foliage with glossy leaves forms a grown as a cut fl ower in Europe. sizable clump. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar

Chrysanthemum nipponicum Nippon Daisy Carefree when provided with well- drained soil and full sun, the Nippon Daisy is perfect in the border at 2–3’, and for cutting, with its shiny foliage and big white ﬂ owers that appear in September and October. If daisies are your downfall, then why not indulge your fancy by combining our Asters, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Heliopsis, and Rudbeckia. Wow! Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9

Chrysogonum virginianum Convallaria majalis Green & Gold - Goldenstar Lily-of-the-Valley A native woodland ground cover of the The old-fashioned garden favorite is a Eastern United States, 4” tall bright fantastic shady ground cover looking green foliage produces cheerful yellow spectacular in a mass with its fragrant star-shaped ﬂ owers on 8” stems in the white bells in April and May. At about spring and then sporadically throughout 8” in height, plants are easy to grow and will last a lifetime. A layer of the summer. An excellent choice for the organic compost applied in Decem- woodland path or naturalized area. Prefers ber or January will insure a healthy, moist, rich, well-drained soil in partial proliﬁ c performance next spring. Try shade. it with Lady Fern, Dicentra eximia, and Plant 12” apart. Pulmonaria.

MBH MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 9 F

Shade Part Shade/Sun Sun Native Attracts Butterfl ies/Hummingbirds Cut Flower 24 The Perennial Farm is “The Delivery Specialist” with deliveries to most locations 2-3 times per week Colocasia (see Tropicals section) Coreopsis grandifl ora Coreopsis grandifl ora ‘SunKiss’ ‘Early Sunrise’ Tickseed Tickseed The bright yellow fl owers of ‘SunKiss’ This award-winner here and in Europe have a deep red eye and bloom for 6-8 covers itself with golden-yellow, semi- weeks beginning in late June. Well- double blooms from early summer into the fall, reaches 18” in height, is carefree, branched foliage is heat-tolerant and and provides a wealth of cut fl owers, more compact (12-14” tall) than many especially if spent blooms are removed. other C. grandifl ora varieties. Trim It won’t need staking either, as other tall after the fi rst bloom for a 2nd round of Coreopsis do. fl owers. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 -9 Cultivar

Coreopsis grandifl ora Coreopsis rosea ‘Sun Up’ ‘American Dream’ Tickseed Tickseed What a performer! Neat and compact A rare pink accented by a golden-yel- foliage fi lls out quickly and blooms just low center, this native Coreopsis is the can’t wait to get going in spring. Bright only one that prefers moist soil, making yellow semi-double fl owers like long it well suited to waterside plantings and moist locations other Coreopsis don’t time garden favorite ‘Early Sunrise’ will like. It does have the same enthusiasm continue to bloom into August as long as for blooming as its yellow cousins, spent fl owers are regularly pinched. 10- doing so above fi ne, needlelike foliage 12” tall. PPAF of rich green to a height of 12–18” in Plant 12” apart. June and July. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 -9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 10 Cultivar

Coreopsis verticillata Coreopsis verticillata ‘Electric Avenue’ ‘Moonbeam’ Cruizin’ Series Tickseed Tickseed This introduction from ItSaul Plants is a Perennial Plant of the Year 1993 rockin’ favorite. Long-lasting non-stop This native perennial is one of the yellow fl owers are larger and brighter very best! Its delicate lemon yellow than C. ‘Moonbeam’ and the 18-24” tall single fl owers are profusely produced thread-leaf foliage is a little taller with throughout the summer (June to frost) a dense, bushy habit. As versatile as its above lacy foliage that is drought, mil- predecessor! PPAF dew, and insect resistant. A compact Plant 15” apart. grower 15–18” high, it blends well with a multitude of colors and seems to MBH MBH fi t anywhere. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 -9 Cultivar Zones 4 -9 Cultivar

Coreopsis verticillata Coreopsis x ‘Citrine’ ‘Zagreb’ Hardy Jewel™ Series Tickseed Tickseed ‘Citrine’ is a unique Coreopsis with This bushy 18” native Coreopsis is low growing, spreading thread-leaf covered from July to September with foliage that is only 5-10” tall. Bright masses of starry single ﬂ owers in a bright yellow ﬂ owers bloom continuously, golden yellow with delicate fern-like starting in early summer and foliage. Ideal for limited-space gardens, continuing into early fall. Self- ‘Zagreb’ is handsome even when not cleaning, it requires little maintenance in bloom, and handles average to dry as blooms appear above old ones that conditions. disappear. While a trim is not required, Plant 18” apart. it may be preferred to promote a tidier MBH MBH habit. PP#22478 Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 -9 Cultivar Zones 5 -9 Cultivar

Coreopsis x ‘Cosmic Eye’ Big Bang™ Tickseed Watch for an explosion of color when the 2” yellow fl owers open, exposing a deep burgundy-red banding around a golden center. Blossoms will keep bursting from early summer into fall on 12-15” tall medium green foliage. The foliage of this Tickseed has a fi ner texture than C. grandifl ora but not as delicate as C. verticillata. PP#22609 Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar MBH Coreopsis x ‘Daybreak’ Coreopsis x L’il Bang™ Tickseed ‘Mercury Rising’ A compact variety from Darrell Probst of Big Bang™ Tickseed Big Bang™ fame, it has the same excel- Deep burgundy-red velvety petals lent disease resistance and sterile fl owers surround a yellow center on blooms that translate to non-stop blooms all sum- that begin in early summer and mer. Golden yellow fl owers with intense continue to fall. Cold hardiness and the orange-red centers begin blooming in red fl ower color are due to the C. rosea early summer and continue to fall. 8-12” parentage. In cool temperatures, fl owers tall foliage should be trimmed mid-season may be streaked with creamy white for for maximum fl owering. PPAF added appeal. Grows to 15-18” and will Plant 15” apart. spread up to 3’. PP#24689 MBH MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Coreopsis x ‘Polaris’ Coreopsis x ‘Starlight’ Tickseed L’il Bang™ Tickseed New from the Big Bang™ series, a A beauty from early summer to fall, beautiful white Coreopsis that is hardy the large blooms in the beginning to zone 5! Flowers with ivory petals and middle of the season are white surrounding a yellow center mingle well with a burgundy starburst eye and as with all colors in the garden. Compact temperatures cool, the ﬂ owers become and vase-shaped, the 24” tall thread- streaked with burgundy-rose. A leaf foliage carries loads of blooms all couple of trims will keep plants tidy summer to frost. Plant in drifts to soften and long-blooming. 12” tall foliage is or separate colors. PPAF quite disease resistant. PPAF Plant 15” apart. Plant 18” apart.

MBH MBH Zones 5 -9 Cultivar Zones 5 -9 Cultivar

Coreopsis x Coreopsis x Uptick™ ‘Tequila Sunrise’ ‘Gold & Bronze’ Tickseed Tickseed You’d think the vibrant foliage of this A show-stopper for sure, this new vari- Coreopsis would be startling enough, but ety has very large golden-yellow ﬂ ow- add the delightful bright yellow single ers with a prominent bronze-red eye. ﬂ owers with a reddish-brown eye that Compact 14-16” tall foliage is topped appear in May and June, and you have a with the eye-catching blooms from late unique new hybrid for the garden. The spring to late summer. Deadheading leaves in spring have a pinkish-red tint as encourages a better bloom performance well as cream and yellow. 15” tall. You and helps keep plants tidy. PPAF have to see this bright beauty to believe it. Plant 18” apart. MBH PP#9875 Plant 18” apart.

Zones 5 -9 Cultivar Zones 5 -9 Cultivar

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Cornus canadensis Corydalis x Bunchberry ‘Blackberry Wine’ An herbaceous member of the Dogwood family, bunchberry is found throughout Montbretia the northern half of North America in This hybrid will do well in moist rich mountainous forests where soils are well-drained soils in part to full shade cool, moist and acidic. One to two layers and makes a nice ground cover in shady of oval pointed leaves grow in whorls woodland areas. Blooms appear from along the 6-8” stems. In the late spring, May through July and, if cut back after Dogwood blossoms appear with four bloom, may rebloom in late summer white bracts that surround clusters of tiny or early fall. Features fern-like blue greenish-white fl owers. Bright red berries green leaves with fragrant wine-purple in late summer add interest and attract a fl owers and grows 10-12” tall. MBH variety of wildlife. Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. Zones 2 - 6 Zones 4 - 9 F Crocosmia x ‘Emily McKenzie’ Montbretia Here’s a spectacular cut fl ower and great border plant with long arching spikes of trumpet-shaped orange fl owers with a bronzy-red center, rising from attractive sword-shaped leaves. The vibrant orange fl owers have wider overlapping petals than ‘Lucifer’. At 24–30” in height, and with a July–Au- gust bloom time, it doubles as a fl ower MBH and foliage plant. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 8 MBH Crocosmia x ‘Lucifer’ Crocosmia x ‘Norwich’ Montbretia Montbretia The fi ery red fl owers of Crocosmia are Canary yellow trumpet-shaped blooms truly eye-catching in the middle of the shine above the classic sword-like border in July and August. At 3’, the foliage in July and August making long-lasting fl owers are complimented ‘Norwich’ a bright color alternate to our by sword-like foliage that does best in a other Crocosmias. Shorter at 20” than sunny well-drained fertile soil. Provide our other choices, hummingbirds don’t this bulbous perennial with mulch in the discriminate, and appreciate all three winter while it strengthens its roots. Try it cultivars. in the garden with Achillea ‘Moonshine’, Plant 12” apart. Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ and white Liatris.

MBH Plant 12” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

Delosperma ashtonii Delosperma Hardy Ice Plant ‘Beaufort West’ What could be better than a drought- Ice Plant tolerant ground cover that blooms Light pink daisy-like fl owers adorn from June to October? The fl owers of this 1-2” succulent ground cover from D. ashtonii are fuchsia pink with a spring to early summer and again in light yellow-to-white eye and bloom in the fall. A selection from the alpine profusion atop succulent dark green leaves environment of South Africa, ‘Beaufort all summer long. The foliage reaches 6” West’ prefers dry conditions and well- in height and prefers well drained soil. drained soil. Somewhat slow to spread, Perfect for the rock garden, container or the fl eshy green foliage will spill out of edging of a sunny bed. containers and drape over rocks. Plant 12” apart. Plant 12” apart. Zones 6 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Delosperma congestum Delosperma cooperi ‘Gold Nugget’ Trailing Hardy Ice Plant Ice Plant Rosy-pink daisies are produced from This South African alpine succulent has June through September above a dense buttery yellow ﬂ owers in summer that mat of succulent foliage that hugs the cuddle up to the bright green 3” tall ground no more than 3” high. Easy to tight mounds. ‘Gold Nugget’ appreciates grow and drought-tolerant, it is lovely some afternoon shade in hot summers cascading over a wall, edging the front and requires a little more moisture than of the border, as a ground cover, or as a other Delospermas. Foliage transforms to container plant. reddish-maroon in winter. Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 7 Zones 5 - 9

Delosperma dyeri Delosperma Ice Plant ‘Fire Spinner’ This Ice Plant has creeping, dark green, Ice Plant succulent foliage reaching 3” in height Bring vibrant color to the walkway or and spreads approximately 15”. It rock garden with this fast spreading ﬂ owers late spring to fall in shades of succulent ground cover. Head spinning salmon, coral and orange. It is a sun multi-colored ﬂ owers have bright loving groundcover that will tolerate poor orange petals that are purplish-pink soil, but must have excellent drainage. toward the center and surround a white eye. The 2” tall light green succulent Try it in your rock garden, container or foliage is covered with blooms in late between stepping stones. spring to early summer. A 2012 Plant Plant 15” apart. Select Winner. Plant 18” apart. Zones 6 - 9 Zones 6 - 9

Delosperma ‘John Proﬃ tt’ TABLE MOUNTAIN® Ice Plant Add pizzazz with this succulent ground cover that keeps on blooming from spring until fall. Deep fuchsia ﬂ owers open in the heat of the day for a burst of color and close again in the late afternoon. Bright green foliage reaches a 2” height and creeps into cracks, hangs over walls, and spills out of containers. How is it that “Ice” plant is so heat and drought tolerant? Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9

Delosperma nubigenum Delosperma ‘Osberg’ ‘Basutoland’ Ice Plant Trailing Hardy Ice Plant This diminutive succulent has dark Bright yellow, fl at, dime-sized fl orets green foliage growing only 1-2” in peep above succulent, fl eshy lime green height. It has white starry fl owers trailing foliage in May–June. Same with yellow eyes, blooming May to cascading habit as cooperi, making an June and then occasionally throughout excellent ground cover at just 1–2”, it is the summer. It is a drought tolerant irresistible peeping out of a stonewall, in beauty. Try it with Delosperma Basuto- the rock garden or between stones on a land, Sedum Major or other groundcov- walkway. ers in your rock garden and container Plant 18” apart. garden. MBH Plant 10” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 6 - 9

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Delphinium Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains New Millennium™ ‘Dark Blue/Dark Bee’ ‘Dwarf Stars’ Dwarf Delphinium Dwarf Delphinium Delphinium is the cottage and cut fl ower 18-30” tall well-branched foliage holds garden must have. For smaller spaces use sturdy spikes in blues, pinks, purples this dwarf variety (24-30”) for its intense and cream, some with contrasting dark blue fl owers with darker violet-blue central bees. Delphiniums appreciate extra humus in the soil. Cut back centers (bees). Cut back after the fi rst after the fi rst fl owering to encourage fl owering to encourage re-blooming and re-blooming and allow some fl owers to allow some fl owers to seed for the next seed for the next year. year. Plant 24” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Delphinium hybridum ‘Pacifi c Giants Mix’ Delphinium The regality of these stately fl owers is truly evident when the 4-6’ tall spikes in bluest of blue shades, white, pink and violet semi-doubles bloom in early to mid summer. Pacifi c hybrids thrive in cooler summers and prefer organically rich soil and protection from strong winds. Plant 36” apart.

Zones 3 - 7

Dianthus allwoodii Dianthus barbatus ‘Frosty Fire’ ‘Heart Attack’ Garden Pinks Sweet William Semi-double deep, dark pink (almost Keep your blood thinners and beta red) fragrant fl owers grace the blue-gray blockers handy! Crimson-red foliage of this 6-8” plant most prolifi cally carnation-like fl owers bring real in June, and then off and on through the excitement to the spring garden. The rest of the summer. Given good drainage fragrant fl owers contrast well with and a spot at the front of the border, this the glossy green foliage and continue Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation to bloom for weeks. This biennial introduction will perform well for us right species has been known to exhibit here in the mid-Atlantic. Propagation perennial characteristics by returning prohibited. in the same clump the following MBH Plant 18” apart. year. 12” tall. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 4 - 8 F

The new Dianthus EverLast™ series introduced by Selecta North America is better than ever with semi-double and double blooms that display more days of color than any Zones 4 - 9 F other Dianthus. Flowers appear early in the season and continue to bloom all summer long.

‘Burgundy Blush’ ‘Lavender + Eye’ ‘Lilac + Eye’ ‘Orchid’ ‘White + Eye’

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Dianthus ‘Firewitch’ gratianopolitanus Garden Pinks ‘Tiny Rubies’ Perennial Plant of the Year 2006 Garden Pinks A favorite for its reliable performance Small rounded double ﬂ owers appear throughout the growing season! Magenta in June and are a deep, rich rose-red single-petal blooms at 8–10” will ﬁ ll your color that contrasts nicely with its garden in May and June with their lovely spreading mat of blue-green leaves. At fragrance. This long-bloomer has blue- only 4” in height, ‘Tiny Rubies’ will green foliage, needs excellent drainage, delight you with its fragrant blooms. and prefers alkaline soil. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 3 - 8 F Zones 5 - 9 F Dianthus x ‘Kahori’ Dianthus x ‘Neon Star’ Garden Pinks Garden Pinks Expect an incredible number of blooms Sweetly fragrant, the fl orescent pink throughout the summer on compact 4-6” fringed fl owers jump out against the tall plants with foliage that continues to blue-gray foliage. ‘Neon Star’ thrives look fresh and unstressed. Grassy green best with full sun and well-drained foliage is covered with clove-scented moderately dry soil. Compact at dark pink fl owers from late spring to 6-8”, it will bloom spring through late summer. An occasional light shearing fall. Combines well with Platycodon keeps plants looking tidy and promotes ‘Sentimental Blue’ and Festuca ‘Elijah fl owering. Great for vivid color in small Blue’. containers, on the edge of the border or in Plant 18” apart rock gardens. Plant 12” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Dicentra eximia Dicentra formosa Cutleaf Bleeding Heart ‘Luxuriant’ Myriads of heart-shaped rose-pink Cutleaf Bleeding Heart fl owers stand 2–4” above grayish-green When given the moist, partly shaded fern-like foliage, starting in May and areas it prefers, ‘Luxuriant’ will not continuing well into the fall. Eff ective by stop blooming from May through itself or in mixed plantings, this woodland September. Its deep rose pink hearts native reaches 12–18” in height and does appear in clusters on stems rising a few well in shade or sun. In the shady garden inches above its ferny green foliage. It tolerates more sun and heat, but will try it with Astilbe, Pulmonaria, blue or still fl ower heaviest in spring and fall. green leaved Hostas, and ferns. Height is 12–18”. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH

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Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart ‘Alba’ A garden favorite for years, it’s fairly tall Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart at 3’, and has evenly spaced pink hearts This white version of the old fashioned suspended gracefully on its long stems. bleeding heart ahs the same pendulous It prefers no direct sun—a delight for blooms that are exquisitely delicate. shade gardeners—and blooms happily in You won’t tire of this spring beauty in April and May. Remember that it may your shade garden, especially if used in go dormant in mid-summer. Try under a mass. Height is 3’. planting with ferns, Mertensia, or ground Plant 18” apart. covering shade lovers such as Tiarella ‘Running Tapestry’ or Creeping Phlox.

MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

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Dicentra spectabilis Digitalis purpurea ‘Gold Leaf’ ‘Candy Mountain’ Bleeding Heart Foxglove A bleeding heart that is perfect for The stunning rose-pink blooms are bell the ‘liberal-minded’ garden designer. shaped with upward-facing freckled Golden yellow foliage forms a bright throats that are visible all around the contrasting backdrop for the dangling stems. ‘Candy Mountain is a very sturdy rose-pink heart-shaped ﬂ owers that and erect variety that grows to 5’ tall . bloom in mid to late spring. Forms What a classic and wonderful addition to a bushy upright mound to 36” tall. the cottage garden! Prefers average to moist, well-drained Plant 18” apart. soil. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 8

Digitalis purpurea ‘Candy Mountain White’ Foxglove Common foxglove, native to the British Isles and found frequently in the English cottage garden, is a treasure in gardens on this side of the pond as well. The tubular white ﬂ owers of this foxglove have purple speckled throats and face upward. Blooms on 24-48” tall strong stems. Prefers rich, consistently moist soil. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 4 - 8

Digitalis purpurea Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Peach’ ‘Dalmatian Purple’ Foxglove Foxglove Sturdy spikes hold outward-facing This award-winning foxglove blooms peachy-pink fl owers with orange the fi rst year on sturdy spikes that hold speckled throats. First-year fl owering outward-facing lilac-purple fl owers with 2-3’ tall spikes emerge from a tight maroon speckled throats. Blooms appear clump of basal foliage in early summer earlier than other varieties on 2-3’ tall attracting hummingbirds or scissors for spikes. Prefers moist, well-drained soil the cut fl ower arrangement. and can tolerate some shade. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Digitalis x mertonensis Foxglove Foxgloves do best in part shade with moist soil and plenty of organic matter. This perennial variety is 3’ tall, has deep pink bell-shaped ﬂ owers with contrasting crimson spots on sturdy spikes that rise above lovely green foliage. Blooming in June and July, it will provide sensational cut ﬂ owers if picked when half open. These are the hardy varieties for this area. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 8

Echinacea purpurea Echinacea purpurea ‘Kim’s Knee High’ ‘Magnus’ Dwarf Purple Conefl ower Purple Conefl ower As tough and durable as Echinacea is, Perennial Plant of the Year 1998 we’re delighted to off er this 18-20” Akin to the Black Eyed Susan for compact version of the classic American their easy-to-grow, healthy, disease- native. Same July-September bloom resistant habit and looks, native Purple Conefl ower bears large, daisy-like time, butterfl y magnetism, and drought- blooms of bright rosy-pink with fl at tolerance, the rosy-pink fl owers later petals from July through September to present a multitude of seeds to entice a height of 3’. The large cone of seeds fi nches to feast as autumn arrives. at the heart of the fl ower starts out a Plant 18” apart. coppery orange, and then turns black MBH as the seeds mature. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar

Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’ Purple Coneﬂ ower The blooms of vibrant ‘Pica Bella’ will be a focal point in the perennial border with the deep purplish-pink petals that surround an intense bronze-orange cone. The petals emerge pinched at the tips and are held horizontally around the cone. Blooms are the delight of butterﬂ ies from June to early September. Upright, sturdy stems grow 24-36” tall. MBH Plant 18” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar MBHH

Echinacea purpurea Echinacea purpurea ‘Prairie Splendor’ ‘PowWow White’ Conefl ower Conefl ower For the meadow or naturalized area what This compact conefl ower is just under better conefl ower than ‘Paririe Splen- 2’ tall and produces many large blooms dor’? Its compact, well branched habit, with pure white petals surrounding at 24” tall, brings it a little closer to the a bronze-yellow cone. Very hardy edge of the garden where the rose-pink with a well-branched habit, providing fl owers and the butterfl ies that visit them a nice alternative to taller varieties. can be appreciated. Starts blooming a Place in the middle of the border or in little earlier than other varieties too! combination containers. Blooms from Plant 18” apart. late spring to late summer. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart

Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar

Echinacea purpurea Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ ‘White Swan’ Conefl ower White Conefl ower Not just another purple conefl ower! The white native Conefl ower grows Exceptional blooming habit with many from 2–3’ tall with the same large fl owers produced on the compact, 20- fl owers as the purple form. They both 24”, well-branched plants from late thrive in hot, dry conditions and are spring to late summer. The 3-4” diameter fl owers have deep rose-purple ray petals happy in ordinary garden soil. At- surrounding a rose-tinted dark orange tractive to butterfl ies. Plant purple cone and retain color longer than its and white Conefl owers together in big cousins. Sturdy stems will not require clumps for a dazzling summer display. staking. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 3 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

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Echinacea x Butterfl y™ Echinacea x purpurea ‘Orange Skipper’ ‘Butterfl y Kisses’ Conefl ower Conefl ower Tangerine-orange single fl owers draw This new and improved double pink the attention of not just the orange skip- pom-pom variety is very sturdy and per! We have already seen the popularity well-branched, fi lls out quickly and of this new addition to our conefl ower remains tidy. Deep green foliage at 18” collection. Compact and sturdy at 15-18” is topped with preppy pink fl owers that tall, use in containers or in the mixed have light pink ray petals from mid to border. PPAF late summer. Sure to receive many but- Plant 18” apart. terfl y kisses! PP#24458 Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH

Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

Echinacea x purpurea Echinacea x purpurea ‘Cleopatra’ ‘Evening Glow’ Conefl ower Conefl ower From breeder Arie Blom of the A re-blooming conefl ower! In early Netherlands, pretty ‘Cleopatra’ has large summer blooms begin as yellow with a sunny yellow fl owers with rusty-orange dark orange-red cone and as the fl ower cones that sit atop 15-18” tall stems from ages the petals develop an apricot hue June to August. Plants are well-branched with a tinge of rose-pink. After a trim with sturdy stems and attractive medium in mid-summer, a new set of blooms green foliage. appear, providing another round of this Plant 18” apart. gorgeous transformation of color that lasts in to fall. Grows to 24-36” tall. MBH MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 F Cultivar Echinacea x Echinacea x ‘Hot Papaya’ ‘Harvest Moon’ Cone-fections™ Series Big Sky™ Series Conefl ower Conefl ower Another wonderful echinacea from Each bloom emerges with papaya Matthew Saul, ‘Harvest Moon’ has colored ray petals and a deep orange- golden yellow petals surrounding a yellow cone. The mature fl ower has cone of golden orange. The fragrant rich orange ray petals that are topped blooms begin in June and continue to by a double, reddish-orange pompom. frost. Grows 24-30” tall. Try it with The pompom has a remarkable papaya Iris Caesar’s Brother, Russian Sage and colored halo in the center that grows Liatris. PP#17652 as it ages. It has sturdy stems growing Plant 18” apart. 30-36” tall. PP#21022 MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 F Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Echinacea purpurea Echinacea x purpurea ‘ ‘Milkshake’ Raspberry Truffl e’ Cone-fections TM Series Cone-fections™ Series Conefl ower Conefl ower A single layer of drooping creamy-white This unusual variety has coral-pink ray petals surround double vanilla-white petals that transform to salmon-pink fl owers that will eventually cover the and surround a darker pink pompom. entire surface of the cone. Sturdy stems A chocolate center develops in the reach 30-36” in height. Amazing long pompom and becomes larger as the fl ower matures. The eye-catching lasting blooms will hold their color in the fl owers sit atop strong dark brown garden for many weeks or as cut fl owers. stems that reach 22-32”. A nice PP #20594 upright, well-branched selection. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH PP #22612 Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Echinacea x purpurea Echinacea x purpurea ‘Solar Flare’ ‘Tiki Torch’ Big Sky™ Series Conefl ower Conefl ower Capture the astronomical event of ‘Solar Hot summer color for the garden Flare’ when the dark burgundy stems rise or bouquet! ‘Tiki Torch’ has spicy up 24-36” holding intense blooms with scented 4-5” fl owers with fl aming deep magenta-red petals surrounding a orange refl exed petals surrounding dark brown cone. Long blooming from a reddish-brown cone. Sturdy stems June to August with attractive deep green and long lasting blooms make this an vigorous foliage. PP#22133 excellent cut fl ower. Grows to 2-3’ in Plant 18” apart. full sun and average, well-drained soil. PP#18839

MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 F Cultivar

Echinacea x ‘Tomato Soup’ Epimedium grandifl orum Cone ower ‘Lilafee’ Unique and true red blooms measure Barrenwort 5” across and have a deep orange-brown Lilafee Fairy Wings is a treasure to cone with petals that eventually fade to behold in spring when the adorable pinkish-red.  is cone ower has ower- long-spurred lavender-violet fl owers fl utter about the 10-15” tall foliage. ing stems that stand tall at 3’ and it looks Spiny-toothed oval leaves emerge best planted in groups of 3 or more. with a red tinge in spring and mature Imagine the butter y activity and eyes to green in the summer. The drought crossing when combined with Agastache tolerant and semi-evergreen foliage ‘Blue Fortune’ and Solidago ‘Fireworks’. ages to be deep red in fall. PP#19427 Plant 12” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 8

Epimedium grandifl orum Epimedium rubrum ‘Yubae’ (Rose Queen) Barrenwort Barrenwort / Bishop’s Hat A ground cover unlike any other, with heart-shaped leaves that are tinged red- In spring when the bronze-tinged foliage bronze on the edges, Barrenwort per- is just emerging, 12-18” tall narrow stems forms as its name implies. It is the best hold reddish-purple fl owers with white- ground cover for dry shade needing a tipped spurs. Leaves change to green good loamy soil. The semi-evergreen early in the season and foliage spreads foliage is 9” tall and develops clusters slowly over time to form a clump 24” of red starry fl owers with white spurs wide. Lovely planted among trees in a in May close to the leaves. Try it with woodland setting. Pulmonaria, Carex, and blue-leaved Plant 18” apart. Hostas such as ‘Blue Cadet’. MBH MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

Epimedium x versicolor Epimedium ‘Sulphureum’ x youngianum ‘Niveum’ Barrenwort Barrenwort / Bishop’s Hat ‘Sulphureum’ has the same great Delicate as can be, short-spurred white performance in dryish shade as E. rubrum fl owers dangle above medium green and sports masses of small deep yellow foliage a little later in spring than other star-shaped fl owers in April. At 12” in height, the heart-shaped leaves on wiry Epimedium. New heart-shaped leaves stems are bronze when young, then have a reddish hue and soon mature to mature to green. Mass in the foreground green, forming a 6-8” tall clump. A of a shady bed or use as edging. Cut old three-season-interest ground cover for foliage to the ground in spring so that shade with deep red fall foliage. fl owers will be visible. Plant 12” apart. MBH Plant 12” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

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Eryngium planum ‘Blue Eryngium x zabelli Hobbit’ Sea Holly ‘Neptune’s Gold’ Adorable yet prickly thistle-like ﬂ owers Sea Holly in summer and deeply toothed foliage Providing curious texture through- provide amazing texture in stunning out the seasons and unusual color shades of blue. Although quite small for the garden, this new variety has at 8-12” tall, it still provides the same metallic-blue thistle-like cones that are contrasting texture and intense color surrounded by spiked bracts which are as its larger cousins making it perfect blue near the cone and golden yellow for a rockery or container. Prefers very at the tips. The chartreuse basal foli- well-drained or dry sandy soil. Drought age is a stunning backdrop to the 20- tolerant and tolerant of salt spray. 24” tall steel blue stems and ﬂ owers. Plant 12” apart. Prefers well-drained soil. PPAF Plant 12” apart. Zones 4- 8 Zones 4- 9

Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ Purple Wintercreeper Semi-upright at 12-24”, the dark green elliptical leaves of this dense and aggressive woody evergreen ground cover turn a deep plum red in the fall. Insigniﬁ cant white ﬂ owers appear in June. Purple Wintercreeper is useful for erosion control and best planted in contained areas. Plant 6” apart.

Zones 4 - 9

Euonymus fortunei Eupatorium dubium ‘Kewensis’ ‘Little Joe’ Wintercreeper Dwarf Joe Pye Weed Teeny Tiny evergreen leathery leaves This handy dwarf Joe Pye (3-4’) has grow on prostrate stems to form a thick a host of attributes besides attracting carpet. Somewhat slow to spread, the butterﬂ ies, birds, and bees. Thriving 1-3” tall foliage roots along the ground in moist, sandy soil with some acidity, and may climb vertical objects. Use its pale pink ﬂ owers appear in clusters along paths or in rock gardens. Tolerates on red stems in September. Content to softly complement many other late all but wet soils. summer-fall bloomers, try it with Plant 10” apart. Asters, Rudbeckias of all sorts, and Solidago. Who says fall gardens are MBH boring! PP#16122 Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’ Joe Pye Weed This native has large stately, graceful fl ower heads of dusky rose-pink on strong red 5–6’ stems that open during August and provide a late summer and early fall complement to autumn colors. Its fl ower heads will be a magnet to butterfl ies. Handsome medium green leaves with a compact growth habit. Prefers some shade in hot

MBH afternoon sun. Plant 24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 MBH Cultivar

Euphorbia amygdaloides Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Ruby Glow’ var. robbiae Spurge Robb’s or Wood Spurge This dark-leaved selection is striking Useful as a groundcover for its speedy when in bloom as the chartreuse ﬂ ower growth, clean attractive rich green bracts glow above the ruby red foliage. foliage at about 12”, and tolerance The evergreen foliage is dark ruby to for dry shade, or sunny conditions. Its greenish-yellow ﬂ ower bracts are almost black in winter with new red basal borne on stems in May and June above growth emerging in spring. Blooms from the dark green rosettes of leaves. It April to May. Well-branched and compact is quite disease and insect free, deer at 12-18”. PP#22200 proof, and reliably tough. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zone 6 – 9 Zones 5 - 7

Euphorbia characias Euphorbia x martinii ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ ‘Ascot Rainbow’ Mediterranean Spurge Spurge This creature will add structure to the A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! rock garden or container with its unique Vivid variegated leaves of lime to foliage and form. Narrow grayish-green blue-green with golden yellow margins leaves edged with white spiral around show hints of pinkish-red in cooler 2-3’ tall upright stems and are topped temperatures. Clusters of lime green, with pale yellow and white ﬂ ower cream and red ﬂ owers in spring appear bracts in summer. Plant in well drained above the 20” foliage. PP#21401 soil. Drought tolerant but may stress out Plant 18” apart. a bit in hot, humid summers. PP#15715 MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zone 6 - 8 Zones 7-8

Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’ Queen of the Prairie This native selection forms large clumps of deeply divided foliage that grows 3-7’. In the summer, tall stems of pink astilbe- like ﬂ owers rise above the bright green leaves. Prefers moist soil and is great for naturalized areas, wet meadows or moist areas along streams or ponds. Plant 24” apart.

MBH Zones 5 - 7 F

Fragaria x ‘Lipstick’ Fragaria x ‘Pink Panda’ Flowering Strawberry Flowering Strawberry Deep pink 1” fl owers cover the hand- Dark glossy green leaves are some, deep green foliage of ‘Lipstick’ accented by attractive bright from May into October. They are sensa- pink fl owers in May and again tional in hanging baskets, window boxes, in the cooler temperatures of fall. or as edging for a walk or border. Runners Flowering is improved with more produce a graceful, trailing eff ect on the sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. 6” plant which is easy to grow, vigorous, Runners fall from hanging baskets or hardy, semi-evergreen, and has edible spread quickly when used as a low, though bland-fl avored berries. 5” tall, groundcover. Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart.

MBH Blooms of Bressingham PP#7598 Zones 3 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

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