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2017 Perennial Plant List Sun/Part Sun 3 Achillea millefolium ‘Apple Blossom’ (Yarrow) Sun. Soil: lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Heat and drought tolerant. Plants form low mounds of fragrant ferny foliage, with clusters of flowers appearing on upright stems Flowers: soft-pink. Blooms: summer to early fall. Remove faded flowers regularly Plants may be trimmed back hard after the first flush of bloom to maintain a compact habit and to promote continued blooming. Easily divided in fall or early spring. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Has a fibrous root system and can become invasive. Divide to maintain. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. Deer resistant. Grows 18 -27” tall by 18 -23” wide. 2 Achillea millefolium ‘Moonshine’ (Yarrow) Sun. Soil: lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Heat and drought tolerant. Clump forming carefree with silver-grey leaves with flattish clusters of flower heads. Flowers: yellow. Blooms: summer to early fall. Remove faded flowers regularly Plants may be trimmed back hard after the first flush of bloom to maintain a compact habit and to promote continued blooming. Easily divided in fall or early spring. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Has a fibrous root system and can become invasive. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. Deer resistant. Grows 1-3ft. tall by 1- 3ft. wide. 24 Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ (Yarrow) Sun. Soil: lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Heat and drought tolerant. Clump forming carefree with silver-grey leaves with flattish clusters of flower heads. Flowers: rose pink. Blooms: summer to early fall. Remove faded flowers regularly Plants may be trimmed back hard after the first flush of bloom to maintain a compact habit and to promote continued blooming. Easily divided in fall or early spring. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Has a fibrous root system and can become invasive. Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. Deer resistant. Grows 12 -14” tall by 10 -12” wide. 2 Agapanthus ‘Summer Skies’ (Lily of the Nile) Sun/part shade. Soil: well-drained. Regular water but established plants can grow and bloom without irrigation during prolonged dry periods in moist areas. Evergreen fountain-like clumps of narrow green strap-shaped leaves. Flowers: clusters of funnel-shaped, spherical sky blue, star-shaped flowers with darker blue veins. Blooms: July -September. Blooms make a long lasting cut flower. Good container plant. If potting, plant several to a pot and allow them to become crowded and root bound; this encourages them to bloom. Protect from slugs. Divide infrequently. Grows: 36 -40” tall by 24” wide. 1 Agastache cana ‘Sinning’ ‘Sonoran Sunset’ (Giant Hyssop) Sun. Moderate water. Soil: needs excellent drainage. To promote strong stems, avoid too much water once established and fertilize only once every year or two in late fall to late winter. Narrow, fragrant, gray-green leaves with spike-like cluster of flowers. Flowers: purple. Blooms: July -September. Re-blooms if deadheaded. Attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 12 -18” tall and wide. 1 Agastache hybrid ‘Kudos Ambrosia’ (Mexican Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint) Sun. Moderate water. Soil: needs excellent drainage. To promote strong stems, avoid too much water once established and fertilize only once every year or two in late fall to late winter. It forms a low, bushy mound bearing upright spikes with fragrant gray-green leaves with spike-like cluster of flowers. Flowers: fragrant. creamy coconut, pale orange and light rose pink spikes of coconut, orange and rose-pink plumes. Blooms: July -September. Re-blooms if deadheaded. Great in containers. Attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 16-18” tall by 14 -16” wide. 2 Agastache hybrid ‘Tutti Fruitti’ (Hyssop) Sun/part shade. Moderate water. Soil: needs excellent drainage. Narrow, fragrant gray-green leaves with spike- like clusters of flowers. Flowers: purplish red. Blooms: summer. Re-blooms if deadheaded. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. Grows: 3-4ft. tall by 1-2ft.wide. 5 Amsonia hubrechtii (Narrow Leaf Bluestar, Arkansas Amsonia or Hubricht's Amsoniaan) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium, well-drained. An uncommon perennial that is native to the Ouachita Mountains in central Arkansas. It is very similar in appearance to the Missouri native Amsonia ciliata, except the leaves of A. hubrichtii are more narrow and thread-like and the emerging foliage lacks conspicuous hairiness. An erect, clump-forming plant that is primarily grown in cultivation for its blue flowers, feathery green summer foliage and golden fall color. Feathery, soft-textured, needle-like, alternate leaves are bright green in spring and summer, but turn bright gold in autumn. From a distance plants have an almost lily-like appearance. Flowers: powdery blue, 1/2" star-like flowers appear in terminal clusters atop stems rising to 3' tall. Blooms: late spring. Stems tend to open up and flop in too much shade. Consider cutting back the stems by about 6" after flowering to help keep stems upright and to shape plants into a nice foliage mound. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 2 -3 ft. tall and wide. 2 Anchusa capensis ‘Blue Angle’ (Dwarf Alkanet) Sun. Soil: average. Tolerates hot sites with poor or dry soil. Flowers: gentian blue. Blooms: summer. Plants are upright and narrow, ideal for tucking into mixed containers or massing towards the front of a sunny border. Sometimes called Summer Forget-me-Not. Plants may self-seed and come back again next year. Deer resistant. Grows: 12-18” tall by 8-12” wide. 1 Aquilegia caerulea Songbird Series ‘Cardinal’ (Columbine) Sun/ part shade. Soil: loose, average to rich, well-drained. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. Average water. The "Songbird Series" were hybridized for their compact habit and large, long spurred flowers. The most unique feature of this series is the way in which the flowers face skyward, not nodding like many other columbine varieties. Flowers: clusters of large 3" red and white bicolor blossoms. Blooms: Late spring to early summer. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed. Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase. Grows: 20 -28” tall by 18-24” wide. 50 Aquilegia hybrid Spring Magic Mix Series (Columbine) Sun/ part shade. Soil: loose, average to rich, well-drained. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. Average water. The blooms are held on fine, branching stems atop dense leaf rosettes that provide a full, well rounded plant without gaps. Blooms: late spring to early summer. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed. Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase. Grows: 12 -16” tall and wide. 7 Artemisia absinthium (Common Wormwood) Sun. Soil: poor to moderately fertile. Dry to medium moisture. Needs excellent drainage. Susceptible to root rot in moist soils, particularly poorly drained ones. A woody perennial with finely cut, silvery-gray, aromatic foliage. Flowers: small yellow flowers have little ornamental value. Blooms: summer. Use in beds, borders, and rock gardens, and it makes an excellent foil for bright colors and dark foliage. Deadhead to control self-seeding. Cut to the base in autumn, or shear in spring. Divide, in autumn or spring. Root greenwood cuttings or heel cuttings of side-shoots in early summer. Problems: white rust, downy and powdery mildews, rusts, and fungal leaf and stem diseases are common. Foliage may decline and plant stems may flop in summer. Grows: 1 – 3 ft. tall and wide. 5 Asclepias speciose ‘Davis’ (Showy Milkweed or Butterfly Milkweed) Sun. Soil: tolerates alkaline and clay soils. Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant. Water well first summer and thereafter keep dry in summer. Deciduous. 'Davis' variety is much easier & vigorous than the plain species. Needs cross-pollination for fruit and seed development. Flowers: fragrant large round clusters of velvety pink and white star-like flowers 4 -5" across. Foliage is silvery-green and downy. Blooms: spring and summer. Sometime after bloom it will go deciduous but it will return next spring with more stems. Grow it next to your driveway, parking strip, somewhere your hose won't reach, on a hillside and especially in a xeric or native garden. One plant can form a large clump by its spreading rhizomes. Great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden. It is host for western Monarch butterflies. Prone to aphids. Does not transplant well. Can start from seed. Does well in a large pot, 5 gal. & up. Grows: 2-5 ft. tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 7 Aster ageraloides ‘Starshine’ Sun/ part shade. Soil: normal, sandy or clay. Has superb resistance to powdery mildew. Forms a midsized mound of green leaves. Should not require pinching to control height. Flowers: loads of small, white yellow-eyed daisies. Great for cutting. Blooms: midsummer through fall. Originally bred in the Netherlands for container production, but ideal also for massed plantings or general use in the perennial garden. Received an Award of Merit from the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society. Grows: 18-23” tall by 23-27” wide. 3 Aster novi-belgii ‘Peter III’ (Michaelmas Daisy) Sun. Soil: best in sandy, loamy or clay soils but adapts to most. Can tolerate wet soils. Compact selection native to eastern North America. Leaves are elliptic and smooth. Flowers: fluffy double soft lavender-blue. Blooms: late summer to early fall. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. .Divide every three years in the spring. Prone to mildew in late fall. Attracts bees, butterflies and moths. Deer resistant. Grows 12 -18” tall by12 -23”wide. 1 Aster novi-belgii ‘Henry III Purple’ (Michaelmas Daisy) Sun. Soil: best in sandy, loamy or clay soils but adapts to most. Can tolerate wet soils. Compact selection native to eastern North America. Leaves are elliptic and smooth. Flowers: fluffy double purple. Blooms: late summer to early fall. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. .Divide every three years in the spring. Prone to mildew in late fall. Attracts bees, butterflies and moths. Deer resistant. Grows: 12 -18” tall by12 -23”wide. 2 Aster novi-belgii ‘Hazy Dark Pink’ (Michaelmas Daisy) Sun. Soil: best in sandy, loamy or clay soils but adapts to most. Can tolerate wet soils. Compact selection native to eastern North America. Leaves are elliptic and smooth. Flowers: single raspberry-pink blossoms, each with a tiny yellow eye. Blooms: late summer to early fall. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. .Divide every three years in the spring. Prone to mildew in late fall. Attracts bees, butterflies and moths. Deer resistant. Grows: 12 -16” tall by12 -23”wide. 1 Aster hybrid ‘Kickin Mauve’ Sun. Soil: best in sandy, loamy or clay soils but adapts to most. Can tolerate wet soils. Compact selection native to eastern North America. Leaves are elliptic and smooth. Flowers: Deep, mauve-purple, semi-double flowers with golden centers. Blooms: late summer to early fall. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. .Divide every three years in the spring. Prone to mildew in late fall. Attracts bees, butterflies and moths. Deer resistant. Grows: 12 -20” tall by14 -18”wide. 50 Bellis perennis ‘Habanera Mix’ (English Daisy) Sun. Soil: moist well drained soil. Plants are biennial, usually lasting through one season, but self-seeding to provide future generations. This strain features especially large blooms. Flowers: large, fully double daisies that have distinctly long quilled tips, flowers can be any of white, rose, magenta-red or bicolored. Removing faded flowers regularly will keep plants blooming well into the summer. Blooms: Mid-spring to early summer. Excellent anywhere in the garden - cottage gardens, containers and perennial borders. Grows: 4 -6” tall by 6 -8” wide. 4 Bletilla yohohama ‘Kate’ (Hardy Ground Orchid) Part shade. Soil: average, well-drained, rich, even moisture. Makes a clump of upright, sword-like, pleated, green leaves topped with 40" tall spikes terminating in an open cluster of flowers. Flowers: medium lavender flowers, each highlighted by a dark purple stripe down the back center of each petal and a very dark purple lip surrounding a yellow throat borne in clusters of 5 to 6 flowers on 18” stems. Blooms: June through July. Grows: 36 -40” tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 1 Calluna vulgaris ‘Silver Knight’ (Scotch Heather) Sun. Soil: moist, acidic, humusy, somewhat lean, sandy or gravelly, very well-drained soils of average fertility. Plants need regular and consistent moisture and should not be allowed to dry out. Do not site plants in locations exposed to strong winds. Mulch with peat moss. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow root systems. Prune in spring before new growth appears. Leaves are typically gray to green in spring and summer but acquire bronze to purple tones in fall and winter. Flowers: rose pink to purplish pink in terminal, one-sided, spike- like racemes. Blooms: mid to late summer. Scotch heather generally combines well with dwarf conifers and deciduous shrubs. Watch for spider mites. Grows: 12-18” tall by 18 -24” wide. 2 Campanula glomerata ‘Joan Elliott’ (Clustered Bellflower) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Moderate to regular water. Dark green foliage with leaves at base of plant larger and broader than the stem leaves. Quickly spreads to form a small patch, but is easily managed by dividing in spring or fall. Flowers: deep delphinium-blue flower clusters that face upwards. Blooms: July to August. Plants may benefit from a hard clipping back immediately after blooming to maintain a low, compact mound. Grows: 15 -18” tall by 12 -18” wide. 8 Campanula glomerata ‘Freya’ (Clustered Bellflower) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Moderate to regular water. Dark green foliage with leaves at base of plant larger and broader than the stem leaves. Quickly spreads to form a small patch, but is easily managed by dividing in spring or fall. Flowers: clusters of star-shaped, lilac-purple flowers in early summer. Blooms: early summer. Plants may benefit from a hard clipping back immediately after blooming to maintain a low, compact mound. Grows: 14 -16” tall by 10 -12” wide. 5 Campanula trachelium (Bellflower) Sun/part shade. Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soils. Plants need regular and even moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Upright growth habit. Flowers: Blue-purple to lilac. Blooms: midsummer. Good as a boarder or groundcover plant. Grows 20-24” high by 12-18” wide. 5 Campanua persicifolia ‘Blue Peachbells’ (Peach-Leafed Bluebell) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil Moderate to regular water. Choice plant for borders. Has strong slender erect stems. Plants are leafy at base having smooth edged 4-8” long leaves. Stem leaves are 2-4” long and shaped like the leaves of a peach tree. Flowers: blue, erect open cup shaped 1” across. Blooms: summer. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. 4 Cana ‘Tropical Bronze Scarlet’ Sun. Soil: It needs plenty of heat, and consistently moist, even damp soil. Make sure the soil stays moist. The more you water, the fuller and lusher the plant will grow, and the more flowers you will get. Foliage is deep coppery bronze. Flowers: bright red 3-4” blooms with a slight carmine haze. Blooms: summer until fall. Good container plant. Grows: 24-30” tall by 16-18” 4 Canna x generalis ‘Cannova Red Shades’ Sun. Soil: evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter. Its attractive large glossy pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Flowers: bold spikes of coral-pink flag-like flowers with red overtones at the ends of the stems. Blooms: mid-summer to early fall. Grows: 4 ft. tall by 20” wide. 6 Canna x generalis ‘Cannova Yellow Shades’ Sun. Soil: evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter. Its attractive large glossy pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Flowers: bold spikes of yellow flag-like flowers at the ends of the stems. Blooms: mid-summer to early fall. Grows: 4 ft. tall by 20” wide. 1 Centranthus ruber (Jupiter’s Beard or Red Valerian) Sun. Soil: average to sandy, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers slightly alkaline soils. Limestone may be added to acidic soils. Tolerates dry soils. Does well in poor, infertile soils where it usually grows in a more compact form. A well-branched, bushy, clump-forming, woody-based perennial. Fleshy oval to lanceolate leaves are gray-green. Flowers: fragrant, in dense terminal clusters of showy star-shaped crimson, pink or white flowers. Blooms: spring to frost. If not deadheaded dandelion-like seed heads are disbursed around the landscape by wind.. Grows: 1 -3ft. tall by 1-2 ft. wide. 5 Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ (Turtlehead) Part shade. Herbaceous perennial. Best grown in moist to wet, rich, humus soils. Needs wet or constantly moist soil. Appreciates a good composted leaf mulch, particularly in sunny areas. Consider pinching back the stem ends in spring to reduce mature plant height, especially if growing plants in strongly shaded areas where they are more likely to need some support. In optimum environments, however, staking is usually not required. Flowers: spikes of pink snapdragon-like flowers over spreading plants. Blooms: summer to fall. Ideal middle-of-the-border plant for contrasting color and foliage among dwarf shrubs. Super foundation plant where drainage is problem. Excellent around bogs and water gardens where soils may be perennially moist from splash and spay. Plant in irregular groupings for masses of foliage and flowers. Grows: 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide. 3 Chrysanthemum hosmariense (Moroccan Daisy) Sun/part shade. Soil: only tolerates winter rainfall if planted in a sunny location on a mound or in well-drained soil. Be sure to reduce its water in winter or it may rot. It is drought tolerant and hardy to at least 13°. Flowers: solitary 2” wide white daisy-like flower-heads composed of white ray flowers and large yellow centers composed of the disk flowers. The flowers rise above the foliage over a long period. Blooms: peak bloom being in winter but blooms sporadically throughout summer. Plants benefit from a light, periodic shearing to encourage more blooms and to maintain a tidy form. It is suitable for growing in an alpine garden where it is useful as groundcover. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Grows: 4 -12” tall by 2 ft. wide.

2 Convolvulus cneorum (Bush Morning Glory) Sun. Soil: absolutely needs a well-draining soil and not only tolerates, but prefers, alkaline soils. It is hardy to about 15 degrees F. Can be a short lived shrub and will die quickly if it doesn't like its location. A fast growing evergreen shrub that forms a rounded mound with 1 -2” long silvery-green lance-shaped leaves. Flowers: masses of white morning glory flowers with yellow centers. Buds have a pink tint and this can occasionally carry over into the open blooms. Blooms: spring and summer. Fertilize in spring. Trim for shape in fall if it starts becoming leggy. Prune hard in late winter to renew plant when it gets open or too leggy or lightly shear after flowering peaks. Grows: 2 -3 ft. tall by 3 -5 ft. wide. 1 Coreopsis ‘Red Elf” Little Bang Series (Tickweed) Full sun. Soil: average, well-drained; consistent and regular moisture, Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Flowers: deep burgundy red. Petal tips become frosted with a touch of white during the hottest part of the season, returning to a solid deep red when temperatures moderate. Since the flowers are sterile, there is no need for deadheading. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Deadheading of spent flower stalks may encourage additional bloom. A midseason shearing will keep this plant looking its best all season, though it is highly disease resistant. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 8–12” tall by 10–15” wide. 4 Coreopsis ‘Starlight’ Little Bang Series (Tickweed) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained; consistent and regular moisture, Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Flowers: large, white flowers with a burgundy star-shaped eye with the eye expanding to cover more of the petal surface in cooler temperatures. Blooms: early summer to fall. Since the flowers are sterile there is no need for deadheading. Deadheading of spent flower stalks may encourage additional bloom. A midseason shearing will keep this plant looking its best all season, though it is highly disease resistant. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 8–12” tall by 12–18” wide. 12 Coreopsis ‘Daybreak’ Little Bang Series (Tickweed) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained; consistent and regular moisture, Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Flowers: large, single, red daisy flowers feature a vibrant yellow- orange edge. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Since the flowers are sterile there is no need for deadheading. Deadheading of spent flower stalks may encourage additional bloom. A midseason shearing will keep this plant looking its best all season, though it is highly disease resistant. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 6–10” tall by 16– 18” wide. 4 Coreopsis ‘Garnet’ (Tickweed) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained; consistent and regular moisture, Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Flowers: small garnet daisies have a darker eye. Blooms: summer to late fall. Shear plants lightly in late July to encourage more buds. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 8–10” tall by 18–20” wide. 5 Coreopsis ‘Sundrops’ (Tickweed) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained; consistent and regular moisture, Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Flowers: semi-double to double bright yellow flowers. Blooms: summer to late fall. Shear plants lightly in late July to encourage more buds. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 10–12” tall by 10–15” wide. 24 Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’ (Threadleaf Tickweed) Sun. Water: average, consistent and regular moisture, well-drained. Established plants tolerate heat and humidity. Avoid poorly-drained heavy clay soils. Deep green, threadleaf foliage. Compared to other threadleaf types, this plant has darker green foliage and is more clump forming, producing fewer rhizomes. Flowers: deep wine red to ruby red with an orange center measure about 1 ½” across. Blooms: June to September. Use in mixed gardens, in mass, or as a border. Coreopsis also makes a great choice for combination planters. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Propagation is from cuttings, division and seeds. Best propagation time is fall or spring. Grows: 15 -18” tall by 18 -22” wide. 2 Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Montbretia ‘Babylon’ Sun. Soil: moderately humus-rich, moist well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Bright green, sword-shaped leaves. Flowers: red-orange 1½ -2” star-like, downward facing flowers on branched stems. Blooms: mid-summer through early fall. Good container plant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 2-3 ft. tall by 8 -20” wide. Best if planted in clumps. 2 Crocosmia ’Emberglow’ Sun. Soil: average, well-drained. Average water. Keep evenly moist. Letting plants dry down can cause edge burn and even dormancy. Flowers: large flowers that are a rich, deep burnt scarlet-red. Blooms: mid-summer through early fall. Forms multiple crowns quickly for container gardening. This compact plant is a natural for mixed containers, a spot in the smaller garden, or in front of the border in a large garden. Outstanding cut flower. Clumps should be divided every three years, in spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Grows: 23 -29” tall by 12 -23” wide. 2 Crocosmia ’Emily McKenzie’ Sun. Soil: average, well-drained. Average water. Keep evenly moist. Letting plants dry down can cause edge burn and even dormancy. Flowers: orange flowers with crimson throats stand in rows on wiry, gracefully arched stems Blooms: mid-summer through early fall. Forms multiple crowns quickly for container gardening. This compact plant is a natural for mixed containers, a spot in the smaller garden, or in front of the border in a large garden. Outstanding cut flower. Clumps should be divided every three years, in spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Grows: 24 -30” tall by 12 -18” wide. 2 Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon or Artichoke Thistle) Sun. Soil: moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Shelter from strong winds. Mulch in winter. Spiny thistle with gray- green leaves up to 1½ ft. long. Leafstalks are edible. Blooms: April-July. Flowers: bright purple thistle flower heads 3” in diameter. Blooms can be cut and dried for arrangements. Protect from slugs. If aphids are a problem spray with strong jets of water. Attracts bees. Grows 5 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide. May grow twice that size in Pacific Northwest. 1 Delphinium ‘Cherry Blossom’ Magic Fountain Sun. Soil: rich, porous; fertilize with high phosphorous fertilizer in early spring. Protect from slugs. Plants often attacked by mildew in mid-summer. Cut back hard to encourage fresh foliage. Plants form low mounds of deeply- cut green leaves, bearing tall spikes of satiny flowers. Flowers: pink. Blooms: early summer to mid-summer. Removing faded spikes at the base will encourage repeat blooming in fall. Plant is harmful if eaten. Grows: 28- 36” tall by 10-14” wide. 10 Dendranthema ‘Igloo Fireworks’ (Garden Chrysanthemum) Sun. Soil: humusy, fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates very light shade. Flowers: 2 ½” wide pink flowers that have a spider-type form. Blooms: September to frost. Pinch stems back as needed from late spring to mid-summer (June) to control height and to encourage bushy growth. For best bloom, feed plants several times during the growing season. Cut plants back to 6” after flowering and mulch for winter. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 18–24” tall by 24 – 30” wide. 10 Dendranthema ‘Igloo Fireworks’ (Garden Chrysanthemum) Sun. Soil: humusy, fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates very light shade. Flowers: orange/bronze with yellow centers. Outer petals mature to pale gold/bronze. Blooms: September to frost. Pinch stems back as needed from late spring to mid-summer (June) to control height and to encourage bushy growth. For best bloom, feed plants several times during the growing season. Cut plants back to 6” after flowering and mulch for winter. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 18–24” tall by 24 – 30” wide. 1 Dianthus Devon Cottage Series ‘Fancy Knickers’ Sun/part shade. Soil: loose well drained, fertile that is neutral to alkaline. Lime can be added to obtain these conditions. Forms a tight compact mound of silver-blue foliage. Evergreen. Flowers: double white flowers with red flecks are up to 2" across and have a spicy fragrance. Blooms: summer through fall. They perform well in containers, baskets, in the landscape, and are perfect as cut flowers. Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Divide every 2 or 3 years to maintain vigor. Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 16 -20” tall by10 -18” wide. 8 Dianthus ‘Scent First Romance’ Sun. Soil: loose well drained, fertile that is neutral to alkaline. Lime can be added to obtain these conditions. Forms a tight compact mound of silver-blue foliage. Evergreen. Flowers: double featuring frilly, salmon-pink petals with a carmine eye and have a spicy fragrance. Blooms: summer through fall. An excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, alpine trough and for edging. Plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming to maintain their tight, compact mound. Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Divide every 2 or 3 years to maintain vigor. The flower petals of all types of Dianthus are edible. Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 6 -10” tall by 8 -12” wide. 3 Digipleris ‘Illumination Raspberry’ (Digitalis hybrid –Foxglove) Sun. Soil: loamy soil with compost added for best show. Water regularly until established. Fertilize regularly, A cross of digitalis (foxglove) and isoplexis (a foxglove cousin), A compact and heavily-branched sterile perennial with dark green foliage and a succession of sturdy vertical flower stems. Flowers: raspberry-pink petals with hot pink and orange centers. Blooms: early summer through mid-fall. Prune spent flowers as the flower spikes can continue to grow and get quite lengthy, by pruning them it forces the plant to branch and remain more compact. Does not set seeds. Spectacular addition to borders or woodland gardens. Good choice for a large pot (at least 20”x20”).Attracts bees and butterflies. Grows: 24 -36” tall by 18 -20” wide. 1 Digipleris ‘Illumination Flame’ (Digitalis hybrid –Foxglove) Sun. Soil: loamy soil with compost added for best show. Water regularly until established. Fertilize regularly. A cross of digitalis (foxglove) and isoplexis (a foxglove cousin). A compact and heavily-branched sterile perennial with dark green foliage and a succession of sturdy vertical flower stems. Flowers: luminous reddish-orange, tubular flowers with yellow throats. Blooms: early summer through mid-fall. Prune spent flowers as the flower spikes can continue to grow and get quite lengthy. By pruning it forces the plant to branch and remain more compact. Does not set seeds. Spectacular addition to borders or woodland gardens. Good choice for a large pot (at least 20”x20”).Attracts bees and butterflies. Grows: 24 -36” tall by 18 -20” wide. 25 Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmation Mix’ Sun. Soil: moist, enriched well-drained. Biennial. They have uniform, compact foliage and a branching habit that produce magnificent flower spikes. One interesting feature of these plants is that as the flowers open they tend to hang down in the same way as a wild foxglove, then as they mature they move to a more horizontal position where their markings can be seen more easily. Blooms: late spring to mid-summer. Blooms in its first year. One of the earliest foxglove to bloom. Flowers: mix of purple, peach, rose and cream spotted blooms. Deer Resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 22 -36” tall by 18 -20” wide. 41 Digitalis ‘Foxlight Ruby Glow’ (Foxglove) Sun. Soil: moist, enriched well-drained. Biennial. They have uniform, compact foliage and a branching habit that produce magnificent flower spikes. Forms a low mound of green foliage, bearing tall spikes of large, outfacing flower spikes .Flowers: bright, raspberry spikes that feature a peachy-orange throat. Blooms: late spring through late summer. Great for cutting. Excellent for the middle to back of a sunny border and in mixed containers. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 22 -24” tall by18 -20” wide. 3 Doronicum caucasicum ‘Little Leo’ (Leopard’s Bane) Sun/ part shade. Soil: prefers moist, well-drained, humus rich soils. It tolerates most soil, although it prefers acid to neutral soils. It dislikes dry soils. It will go dormant during periods of prolonged periods of dry weather. Low growing, clump forming, herbaceous perennial. Dark green leaves are cordate with sinuate margins. It grows and spreads from thickened rhizomes. Flowers: golden yellow, daisy like produced on slender stems. Blooms: spring to early summer. Deer resistant. Grows: 12-18” tall by 9-12” wide. 1 Dorycnium hirsutum (Hairy Canary Clover) Sun. Soil: alkaline. Irrigate little to not at all - very drought tolerant once established. It is cold hardy and evergreen to about 20°F, but can re-sprout from temperatures possibly as low as 5 °F. A low growing evergreen subshrub. It has a woody base and soft gray-white fuzzy foliage. Flowers: white clover-like flowers with pinkish- red veins that are held at the branch ends in 1 ½” wide clusters. Blooms: summer through fall, followed by shiny cylindrical red-brown seed pods. Though a bit short lived, it can be cut back to flush attractive new foliage and often self-sows. Very useful for dry borders and rockeries and is a great plant for softening the edge of a pathway or spilling over low rocks or a raised bed. Grows: 1 –2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide. 8 Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: prefers average well drained but will grow in poor soil. Drought, heat and high humidity tolerant. Flowers: rich shades of tomato red, near-fluorescent orange, magenta, golden yellow, and white. Though the height of each color varies slightly, they are all very well-branched, bushy plants that do not need staking. Plants re-bloom well without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers encourages continued bloom and improves general appearance. Good fresh cut or dried flower. Blooms: early summer to early fall. Divide clumps about every four years. Attracts butterflies. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter and are favored by finches. Grows 22- 30” tall by 18- 28” wide. 1 Echinacea ‘Prairie Splendor’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: average well drained. Drought tolerant. Flowers: daisy-like deep rose with brownish orange dome shaped centers held on straight stems above clumps of bristly foliage. Blooms: summer to fall. Divide clumps about every four years. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows 1½-2ft. tall. 1 Echinacea × hybrida ‘Sombrero Lemon Yellow’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Flowers: produces rich yellow blossoms with a copper cone. The petals overlap, giving the flowers a fuller, more polished look. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 24 -26” tall by 16-22” wide. 21 Echinacea x purpurea 'PowWow White’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. This new variety is incredibly impressive for a seed grown Echinacea. Flowers: Pure white flowers with a golden yellow cone measured 3-4” across with wide, overlapping, reflexed petals. Blooms: early summer to late summer. The plant keeps on blooming without having to be deadheaded. Trim back spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 18-24” tall by 12-16” wide.

1 Echinacea x purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: Light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Compact, very well-branched, broadly mounding plants have very strong flower stems, Flowers: fragrant, bright pink, pom-pom flowers with lighter ray petals measure up to 3” across. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 18” tall by 14 16” wide. 2 Echinacea x purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Flowers: vivid purplish pink flowers with two rows of petals that never droop. They sit atop strong, dark red to near-black stems that contrast sharply against the bright green foliage. Blooms: early summer to late summer. The plant keeps on blooming without having to be deadheaded. Trim back spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 26” tall by 12-18” wide.

2 Echinacea ‘Butterfly Golden Skipper’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Flowers: bright golden-yellow flowers with deep golden brown cones. Blooms: early summer to late summer. The plant keeps on blooming without having to be deadheaded. Trim back spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 15-18” tall by 18 -24” wide.

3 Echinacea × hybrid ‘Sombrero Hot Coral’ (Coneflower) Sun. Soil: light, loamy soils are best but will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Flowers: large, single flowers with hot, orange-red overlapping petals surrounding a large brown cone. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Seed heads hang on into winter and are favored by finches. Grows: 21 -23” tall by 16-21” wide. 1 Erica camea ‘Treasure Trove’ (Winter Heather) Sun. A low spreading alpine shrub with narrow, mid green leaves. Compact twiggy habit and slow growing. Flowers: salmon. Blooms: February through April. Grows: 4” tall by 16” wide. 2 Erysimum hybrid ‘Golden Jubilee’ (Wallflower) Sun. Soil: average well drained. A vigorous compact, clump forming semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, sparsely toothed dark green leaves. Flowers: short racemes of fragrant golden yellow flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. A light pruning after main flower flush will promote vigor. Grows: 12-16” tall by 10-14” wide. 1 Erysimum hybrid (Wallflower) Sun. Soil: average well drained. Mulch plant to reduce water loss during dry periods. Flowers: lavender, light yellow with a spicy fragrance. Blooms: early spring to fall. A light pruning after main flower flush will promote vigor. Grows: 12-16” tall by 10-14” wide. 3 Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ (Purple Pineapple Lily) Sun. Soil: rich with plenty of humus. Flowers: thick dark purple spikes closely set with ½” long flowers topped with clusters of leaf-like bracts that resemble pineapple tops. Blooms: August to September. Good cut flower and can be grown as a container plant. Hardy to zone 6 to 7 with an insulating mulch or lift bulbs to store in a frost- free location. Grows: 2-3 ft. tall. 20 Eupatorium rugosm ‘Chocolate’ (Snakeroot, Joe Pye Weed) Sun/part shade. Soil: well drained, moist, alkaline soil. Regular water. Fertilize to promote bushier growth. Native to Northeast U.S. Chocolate leaves with deep shiny purple stems. Flowers: white. Blooms: September to October. Best appreciated where it may be viewed from all sides. Easy to propagate by seed, cutting or divisions in the spring. Toxic to people and animals. Attracts butterflies and bees. Grows: 3–4ft. tall. 2 Eupatorium fortune ‘Pink Frost’ (Japanese Joe Pye Weed) Sun/part shade. Soil: well drained, moist, alkaline soil. Regular water. A midsized, bushy mound of claw-shaped, fuzzy toothed dark-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Flowers: small clusters of deep-pink blooms. Blooms: September to frost. Also great in containers and tubs. Easily divided in spring every 3 to 4 years if desired. Toxic to people and animals. Attracts butterflies and bees. Grows: 29 -35” tall by 23 -27” wide. 4 Filipendula rubra ‘Kahome’ (Meadowsweet or Queen of the Prairie) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist to constantly damp. A tall, upright, clump-forming perennial featuring branched, terminal, astilbe-like, deeply cut, compound-pinnate, bright green leaves. Leaves are fragrant. Dormant. Flowers: tiny fragrant, pale pink flowers. Blooms: early to mid-summer. A good foliage plant that is valued for both its leaves and its flowers. Spectacular, particularly when massed. Use in back of borders in cottage gardens, native plant gardens, wild/naturalized areas, wet meadows or moist areas along streams or ponds. Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Grows: 6-8ft. tall by 4ft.wide. 1 Gaillardia aristata ‘Gallo Peach’ (Blanket Flower) Sun. Soil: regular garden soil with good drainage. Avoid clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Fertilize every two weeks. Thrives in heat and is drought tolerant once established. Forms a low mound of light-green leaves, bearing upright stems. Flowers: peachy orange-yellow daisy-type flowers around a rust-colored button eye. Blooms: summer to fall. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 10-12” tall by 12 -16” wide. 1 Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Mesa Bright Bicolor’ (Blanket Flower) Sun. Soil: regular garden soil with good drainage. Avoid clay soil. Fertilize every two weeks. Thrives in heat and is drought tolerant. Forms a low mound of light-green leaves, bearing upright stems of large daisy-like flowers. Flowers: bright yellow petals with a wide red band on the inside surrounding the large brown cone. Blooms: summer to fall. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 16-18” tall by 18-23” wide. 1 Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Sun’ (Blanket Flower) Sun. Soil: regular garden soil with good drainage. Avoid clay soil. Fertilize every two weeks. Thrives in heat and is drought tolerant. Forms a low mound of light-green leaves, bearing upright stems of large daisy-like flowers. Flowers: red-orange and yellow bi-colored flowers. Blooms: summer to fall. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 8 -12” tall by 12-16” wide. 1 Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Apricot’ (Blanket Flower) Sun. Soil: regular garden soil with good drainage. Avoid clay soil. Fertilize every two weeks. Thrives in heat and is drought tolerant. A low compact mound of bright green leaves. Large, daisy-like flowers with layers of pointed petals. Flowers: yellow on the edges, deepening to rich apricot in the center. Blooms: early summer to fall. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 8 -12” tall by 12-16” wide.

2 Gentiana 'True Blue' (Bottle Gentian) Sun. Soil: Well-drained soils with average moisture. This gentian is a cross of a Gentiana makinoi hybrid with a Gentiana scabra hybrid. The upright, 18" tall, well-branched stems smooth, glossy green foliage and lance-shaped leaves form a nice sized clump. Flowers: large, 2", pure blue tubular flowers open at the nodes all up and down the stems. Blooms: July to September. A perfect plant for the perennial rock garden or the middle of the flower border. Grows: 24 -30” tall by 12 t0 18” wide.

1 Geranium 'Johnson's Blue’ (Cranesbill) Sun. Soil: moist well drained. Very heat tolerant and drought tolerant. The flower stalks can grow quite tall and will droop under the weight of the blossoms. Flowers: clear, 2” vivid periwinkle blue. Most gardeners don't bother to stake them, since it is still an attractive plant, even with its floppy habit. Blooms: late spring through summer. Cut back the flowers after the first bloom, to get sporadic repeat blooms. Often the whole plant can begin to look scraggly and a good shearing is needed to totally rejuvenate it. It's very disease resistant and a magnet for bees and butterflies. Grows: 18” tall by 15” wide. 6 Geranium hybrid ‘Philippe Vapelle’ (Cranesbill) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist well drained. Medium green 3” rounded leaves are quilted, shallowly cut into scalloped lobes. Flowers: violet-blue with darker veins and deeply notched petals. Blooms: spring through mid- summer. Grows in a tight clump 1 ft. tall by 1 ½ ft. wide.

1 Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’ (Cranesbill, Bigroot Geranium) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Tolerates drought due to thick rhizomes. Deeply lobed and rounded, grayish-green leaves (4-8" long) Leaves acquire attractive red tones in autumn. Flowers: purple-pink 1” flowers with inflated dark red calyces bloom in umbel-like clusters above the foliage. Blooms: late spring to early summer, often with some sporadic re-bloom occurring throughout summer. Plants of this species do not need to be cut back, sheared or otherwise trimmed after flowering. Removal of flowering stems is all that is usually necessary for maintaining attractive plant appearance. If foliage decline occurs in summer, individual leaves may be removed as they yellow. Plants will easily spread in the garden by rhizomes to form a thick, weed-resistant ground cover. Plants may also self-seed but cultivars may not come true from seed. Semi-evergreen. Can be grown in a container. Grows: 12 -18” tall and wide. 2 Geranium endressii psilostemum ‘Patricia’ (Cranesbill) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist well drained. Will tolerate periods of drought once established. Flowers: large, bright pink flowers with dark maroon veins and center. Blooms: late spring to mid-summer. Requires little care once established, but may be divided every 3-4 years. If the foliage begins to look raggedy by late summer, simply trim it back. A new flush of foliage will quickly take its place. Grows: 23 -25” tall by 17 -20” wide. 7 Geranium maculatum ‘Espresso’ (Cranesbill) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist well drained. Will tolerate periods of drought once established. Deeply cut, palmate 5- lobed, chocolate leaves up to 6" across. Flowers: lavender, saucer-shaped, upward facing 5-petaled flowers. Flowers give way to distinctive, beaked seed capsules. Blooms: late spring to mid-summer. Grows: 18 -24” tall by 12 -18” wide.

3 Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’ Sun. Soil: moist, fertile soil, good drainage. Forms a low clump of glossy, light green leaves, with taller, branching fuzzy green stems. Flowers: medium-sized, clear lemon yellow, semi-double. Blooms: late spring through to early summer. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more buds. Plants may be pruned back hard after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Clumps should be divided every 3 to 4 years in spring or fall. Grows: 16-18” tall by 12-14” wide. 6 Geum ‘Fireball’ Sun. Soil: moist, fertile soil, good drainage. Fuzzy, green leaves form an attractive mound. Foliage is evergreen in mild winter regions. Good in borders or in containers. Flowers: rounded semi-double 1 ½” flowers of golden yellow, suffused with scarlet-orange towards the petal edges. The overall effect is a warm, glowing apricot orange. Blooms: spring to late summer. Since the flowers are sterile, they just keep on coming from late spring into summer. Deadhead to prolong bloom period. Divide every two years in spring. Grows 18-23” tall and wide. 3 Glumicaly x goseliodes (Nodding Chocolate Flower) Sun. Soil: moist well drained. It likes lots of moisture in summer, and better-than-average drainage over winter. South African low growing evergreen perennial herb with foliage that has a pungent scent to your fingers. The leaves are small with serrated edges. Flowers: 10" stems of clustered white bells which open to orange-red. If you kneel down and observe the unique tubular flowers, you’ll pick up on the “artificial chocolate” scent. Blooms: May through August, if deadheaded. It has survived temperatures in the lower teens in the Northwest provided that it’s in a well-drained spot in full sun. Plants will spread moderately and it is easy to separate rooted side shoots and start new plants. Grows: 18” tall by 3ft. wide. 3 Gunnera manicata ( Brazilian giant-rhubarb) Sun. Soil: moist and boggy ground. Must be kept well-watered at all times. Dig in lots of compost and other organic material when preparing the ground for planting. In addition to the fertilizer you dig when planting, feed twice more during the season with a good, all-purpose fertilizer. Side dress the plants and water the fertilizer into the soil next to the crown. A large, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Leaves can be well in excess of 4 ft. The underside of the leaf and the whole stalk have spikes on them. Flowers: tiny red-green flowers in conical branched panicles, followed by small, spherical fruit. Blooms: early summer Cut the leaves down around November and pile them on top of the center crown left in the ground. This will insulate the more tender parts of the plant from the cold. Remove the dead leaves early in the spring to allow new growth to spring up. Divide by cutting out a portion of the crown much like you’d remove a wedge of pie in April or May before the main growth has begun. Grows: 8 ft. tall by 13 ft. wide or more. 9 Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’ (Baby’s Breath) Sun. Soil: average, somewhat dry, well-drained soils. Prefers alkaline soil (pH7.0 to 7.5). Add lime to acidic soils. Soils must have good drainage. Plants may not survive winter in wet, poorly drained soils. Likes to be undisturbed once established. Diffusely branched, mound-forming cultivar. Lance-shaped foliage is somewhat sparse. Cut back or shear after flowering to promote re-bloom. Compact, mound forming plant. Flowers: numerous, long- lasting, double white flowers (1/4” wide) in open, airy panicles on wiry, jointed stems. Blooms: summer. Grows: 2 -3 ft. tall and wide. 5 Helenium autumnale ‘Carnival’ (Sneezeweed) Sun. average, medium to wet soils. Prefers rich, moist soils. Intolerant of dry soils. Avoid over fertilization which may cause plants to grow too tall. Flowers: yellow on top and orange on the bottom. As they mature, petals curl forming an unusual drumstick shape. Blooms: August to October. Needs to be divided or replanted every few years. Grows 3-5 ft. tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 6 Helenium ‘Short ‘n’ Sassay’ (Sneezeweed, Helen’s Flower) Sun. average, medium to wet soils. Prefers rich, moist soils. Intolerant of dry soils. Avoid over fertilization which may cause plants to grow too tall. Flowers: bright orange and gold petals surrounding a chocolate-brown cone. Blooms: August to October. Good branching habit, terrific for cutting, ideal for containers and small gardens. Needs to be divided or replanted every few years. Grows 12 -18” tall by 21 -23” wide. 2 Helianthus angustifolius ‘Gold Lace’ (Sunflower) Full sun. Soil: moist. Use fertilizer sparingly. Drought tolerant once established. Plants form a bushy upright clump of fine-textured leathery green leaves. Flowers: large golden-yellow daisy-like flowers. Pinching in June and July will keep clumps bushy and compact. Blooms: August-October. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Divide every 2-3 years. Grows: 60-70” tall by 30-35” wide. 2 Hibiscus moscheutos “Luna Rose’ (Dwarf Hardy Hibiscus) Sun. Soil: well drained amended with organic material. Prefers evenly moist soil. Do not allow to dry to the wilting point. Leaf scorch will occur if soils are allowed to dry out. Plants will benefit from regular fertilization during the growing season. This compact variety forms a medium-sized bushy mound of dark green leaves. Flowers: deep rose colored petals with a ruby eye in the center and showy yellow stamens. Flowers can be 8” across. Individual flowers last only 1-2 days, but new flowers open each day in rapid succession. Blooms: July to September. Excellent as a specimen in small spaces and in containers. Stems die back completely to the ground in winter. New growth is slow to appear in spring. Cut back stems to approximately 3-4 inches in late autumn. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 23 -35” tall by 20 -23”. 2 Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Pink Swirl’ (Dwarf Hardy Hibiscus) Sun. Soil: well drained amended with organic material. Prefers evenly moist soil. Do not allow to dry to the wilting point. Leaf scorch compact variety forms a medium-sized bushy mound of dark green leaves. Flowers: white, creamy white or pink petals with reddish-purple to dark crimson bases which form a sharply contrasting central eye and showy yellow stamens. Flowers can be 8” across. Individual flowers last only 1-2 days, but new flowers open each day in rapid succession. Blooms: July to September Excellent as a specimen in small spaces and in containers. Stems die back completely to the ground in winter. New growth is slow to appear in spring. Cut back stems to approximately 3-4 inches in late autumn. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 23 -35” tall by 20 -23”. 12 Iris unguicularis (Algerian Winter Iris) Sun. Soil: dry, neutral or slightly alkaline well drained soils. Drought tolerant. Prefers a sunny site on the dry side. Do not let it totally dry out. Totally unlike any other Iris species, this is a winter-flowering plant. The grassy foliage forms an evergreen clump. Flowers: fragrant, 2” soft lilac-blue produced among the leaves. Blooms: November through March, temporarily ceasing when the temperature drops below 15 degrees F. Resents being disturbed, so divide or move only when absolutely necessary, in late summer. The Royal Horticultural Society named it as one of the top 200 plants of the last 200 years. Harmful if eaten. Deer resistant. Grows: 12 -18” tall and wide. 4 Iris sanquinea (Siberian Iris) Sun/part shade. Soil: acidic, heavy, clay soils. Loves wet feet. Water liberally from onset of growth until several weeks after bloom. Clumps of narrow, almost grass-like leaves are deciduous in winter. Attractive, grass-like leaves to 18” long are topped by showy flowers. Flowers: purple, bearing two to five blossoms with upright standards and flaring to drooping falls. Blooms: early summer. Ideal for ponds, streams or boggy areas. Divide infrequently. Grows: 1 –3ft. tall and wide. 6 Leucanthamum x superbum ‘Real Dream’ (Shasta Daisy) Sun. Soil: average. Good drainage is essential. Excellent tight clumping habit. Floriferous. Improved disease resistance. Flowers: large flowers with three layers of greenish-yellow petals surrounding a large gold center. Petals gradually fade to white as the flower matures. Blooms: June to August. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming time. Excellent for cutting. Divide plants in the spring every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 14 -16” tall by 16-20” wide. 1 Leucanthamum x superbum ‘Belgian Lace’ (Shasta Daisy) Sun. Soil: average. Good drainage is essential. Excellent tight clumping habit. Floriferous. Improved disease resistance. Flowers: large, double white flowers of fringed petals tips. The flower buds are initially light yellow and open to have yellow center petals while young. Blooms: June to August. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming time. Excellent for cutting. Divide plants in the spring every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 10” tall by 16” wide. 1 Leucanthamum x superbum ‘Daisy May’ (Shasta Daisy) Sun. Soil: average. Good drainage is essential. Excellent tight clumping habit. Floriferous. Improved disease resistance. Flowers: 3” wide, single, pure white, daisy-like flowers with a gold button center. Blooms: June to August. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming time. Excellent for cutting. Divide plants in the spring every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 12 -24” tall by 10 -14” wide. 6 Lobelia siphilitica ‘Great Blue’ (Great Lobelia or Blue Cardinal Flower) Sun/part shade. Soil: rich, humusy, medium to wet soils. Needs constant moisture. A clump-forming Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, light green leaves up to 5" long. Flowers: light to dark blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Blooms: summer to early fall. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self-seed. Naturalizes easily in moist soils. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows 2 -3 ft. tall by 12 -18” wide. 2 Lobelia tupa (Devil’s Tobacco) Sun. Soil: prefers a sandy, rich, humusy soil, but any well-drained soil will suffice. Avoid heavy clay and winter wet locations. Hardy if mulched during cold snaps. Forms a clump of broad strappy leaves gives way to tall flowers spikes. Flowers: clusters of brilliant red, tropical looking flowers. Blooms: mid to late summer. Once the flowers are finished the seed can be allowed to ripen. It can gently re-seed if the conditions are right. If no seed is desired the seed heads can be cut off. Cut to the ground once the foliage begins to fade in autumn. Grows: 6 -8 ft. tall by 4 ft. wide. 10 Lupinus ‘Gallery Mix’ (Lupine) Sun/part shade. Soil: performs best in very well drained, slightly acidic organic soil with even moisture throughout the growing season. Biennial. Allow some plants to set seed. Tend to be short lived. All lupines share the need for a cool summer or they will become vulnerable to mildew and aphids in the heat. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Flowers: flowers sit atop dwarf plants that are more versatile in small spaces than their ancestors the Russell Hybrids. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the bloom time, as well as rejuvenate the plants. These plants tend to attract aphids, but this can be avoided by cutting them back periodically, or spraying before they become a problem. Harmful if eaten. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 18-24” tall by 15-18” wide. 4 Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Orange Gnome’ (Campion or Catchfly) Sun. Soil: moist, well-drained soil to avoid potential disease issues. Requires good drainage in winter. Forms a low, compact bushy mound of bronzy-purple leaves. Early in the season, pinch these plants back to encourage a more compact habit. Flowers: clusters of 1½” scarlet-orange flowers. Deadhead regularly to encourage more buds to form. Blooms: early summer. After flowering, the swollen seed pods provide additional interest to extend the season. Tends to be a short-lived perennial, but it will self-seed. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows 12 -15” tall by 12” wide. 6 Mimulus cardinallis ‘Golden Form’ (Golden Monkey Flower) Sun/part shade. Soil: organically rich, moist to wet soils. Tolerates full sun, but soils must not be allowed to dry out. Plants thrive in locations where roots will remain consistently moist to wet. Tolerates occasional flooding. Tolerates standing water. Naturalizes in optimum growing conditions by creeping rhizomes and self-seeding. Perfect beside a pond, stream or water feature. Will benefit from regular fertilization during the growing season. Native to California. Flowers: Five velvety, gold to orange petals that form a large 2” flower with long, protruding, creamy yellow stigma and anthers. The flowers are carried high above the leaves. Blooms: early summer to fall. The stems do tend to get leggy, so cut back periodically. Attractive to hummingbirds. Grows: 2 ft. tall and 1½ ft. wide. 4 Monarda didyma (Red Bee Balm) Sun/part shade. Soil: rich, acid, persistently moist and well drained. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Both flowers and foliage have a spicy scent. Leaves can be used for teas and in salads. Clump forming. Flowers: bright red tubular, two-lipped flowers. Blooms June to September. Deadhead flowers to prolong summer bloom. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and to control spread of the plant. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Grows: 2–3ft. tall and wide. 5 Monarda didyma ‘Raspberry Wine’ (Bee Balm) Part sun/part shade. Soil: rich, acid, persistently moist and well drained. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Clump forming. Blooms July-August. Flowers: raspberry red tubular, two-lipped flowers. Leaves can be used for teas and in salads. An uncommon selection is a tried and true performer with excellent mildew resistance and good vigor. Divide every three years. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Grows 3 ft. tall and 24-36” wide. 6 Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ (Catmint) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Prefers cool, moist soils. Plants are not as drought tolerant as many of the other Nepetas. Dense, heart-shaped, gray-green foliage. In winter or early spring cut out last year’s growth making way for new growth. Flowers: Violet blue 1/2” long on lax, loose spikes. As soon as blossoms fade shear plants back by half or cut flower stems to the ground to encourage re-bloom. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Attracts bees. Grows: 15” tall by 18” wide. 6 Nepeta ‘Blue Lagoon’ (Dwarf Catmint) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Prefers cool, moist soils. Forms a silver mat of lemon- scented, fuzzy foliage. Flowers: violet blue. Blooms: June through October. No maintenance necessary because it rarely gets messy. Use in the front of borders and mixed beds, as a groundcover on banks, or in a rock garden. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 4” tall by 30” wide.

4 Oenothera speciose ‘Siskiyou’ (Mexican Evening Primrose) Sun. Soil: Dry well-drained soil. Drought resistant but cannot withstand complete soil dryness. Plants often go dormant in summer, re-sprouting with fall rains. Foliage is usually linear and pinnate, although leaves can be lance-shaped. Flowers: mass of 2" cup-shaped fragrant pink flowers with white center. Flowers open in the evening, closing again early each morning. Blooms: spring. Grows: 15” tall. 4 Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ (Black Mondo Grass) Sun/part shade. Regular water. Soil: well drained. Dense clumps of dark green evergreen foliage.Works well as informal ground cover in small areas. Attractive when planted in large sweeps such as under trees. Spreads slowly and does not make a solid cover. Flowers: bell-shaped white or purple-flushed flowers are ¼” long. Blue fruits appear after flowering. Blooms: summer. Grows: 8” tall by 1 ft. wide. 3 Origanum laevigatum ‘Hopley's Purple’ (Oregano) Sun. Soil: dry, sandy soil. Heat-hardy drought tolerant for the xeriscape sun-garden. It has a semi-creeping behavior. Looks good crowding it with other xeric herbs so it doesn't matter if it flops a bit. Flowers: quite small, starting out purplish and aging to sage green, or dark green with bluish sheen. They make pleasingly aromatic cut flowers, and also dry well. Blooms: June to October. Deadheading or sheering will encourage vigorous re-bloom. It can be clipped practically to the ground, and will grow back very much renewed. It should also be sheered back either very late in autumn or in winter. It comes back each year as a slightly larger. It can be propagated from cuttings, or spring division. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 2 ft. tall. 10 Paeonia ‘Raspberry Sundae’ ? (Peony) Sun/part shade. Regular water. Soil: rich, fertile, medium moisture and well drained. When planting bare roots put no more than 2” soil over the growing eyes. Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to ground in fall after frost. Plants can be left undisturbed for years –rarely need dividing. Flowers: large bomb-type double blossoms dark pink flushed with lighter pink. Blooms: late spring. Grows: 2ft. tall by 1½ ft. wide.

2 Papaver nudicaule ‘Wonderland Mix’ (Iceland Poppy) Full sun. Soil: moist, well drained. Usually grown as annuals or biennials. Sweet scented blossoms sit atop 2 ft. stems that rise from low-growing, clumped foliage. Flowers: petals have a crinkled silk appearance and come in shades of yellow, white, orange and pale red. Blooms: late summer to frost. Grows: 2ft. tall by 1ft. wide. 2 Papaver nudicaule ‘Garden Gnome’ (Iceland Poppy) Full sun. Soil: moist, well drained. Usually grown as annuals or biennials. Compact, low-growing rosettes of gray-green-lobed foliage. Flowers: masses of 2” blooms of various colors such as orange, scarlet, yellow and white. Blooms: early spring. Although the most impressive display of color occurs in the early spring, it re- blooms well into the summer. Grows: 9 -12” tall by 12” wide. 1 Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’ (Iceland Poppy) Full sun. Soil: moist, well drained. Usually grown as annuals or biennials. Blossoms sit atop 2 ft. stems that rise from low-growing, clumped foliage. Flowers: large sweet scented satiny pink flowers. Blooms: late summer to frost. Grows: 12 -18” tall by 8 -12” wide. 2 Papaver orientalis ‘Princess Victoria Louise’ (Oriental Poppy) Sun. Soil: organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Performs well in average garden soils as long as drainage is good and there is room for good air circulation. Plant forms bushy clumps of hairy, medium green, coarsely cut leaves to 1 ft. long. Flowers: large crepe-paper like salmon pink petals form a bowl around a dark ornamental center. Blooms: late spring to early summer. The foliage forms a clump that persists over winter in small tufts. Fascinating attractive seedpods add a nice touch to dried arrangements. Divide every 3-5 years. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows 24 -30” tall by 18 -23” wide. 3 Penstemon x mexicali hybrid ‘Thorn’ (Beardtongue) Sun. Soil: needs fast draining soil. Avoid overly enriched soils. Watering while plant is in bloom will extend its flowering time. Drought resistant. Mulch the crowns with 1/4-10 crushed gravel which discourages crown rot by letting water drain off the crown quickly. Fertilize only lightly and then never again. Over fertilizing promotes the development of lush soft growth which leads to excessive die-back in the winter. Flowers: coral pink on the outer lip and lightly staining the inner lip of large white flowers. Blooms: early summer to frost. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 3 ft. high by 3 ft. wide. 5 Penstemon digitalis ‘Mystic’ (Beardtongue) Sun. Soil: Needs fast draining slightly acidic soil. Avoid overly enriched soils. Mulch the crowns with 1/4-10 crushed gravel which discourages crown rot by letting water drain off the crown quickly. When planting fertilize them only lightly and then never again. Over fertilizing promotes the development of lush soft growth which leads to excessive die back in the winter. Drought resistant. Watering while plant is in bloom will extend its flowering time. Forms a leathery clump of glossy dark green foliage topped by a new set of burgundy red leaves on dark purple stems. As the cooler weather of fall approaches, the foliage turns deep red. Flowers: cluster of white flowers with lilac shading near the base are produced from on sturdy, upright stems that don't require staking. Blooms: early summer through mid-summer Grows: 30” tall by 20”wide. 2 Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Catherine de la Mar’ (Beardtongue) Sun/part shade. Soil: not choosy about soil, just give it a deep soak every so often but it can be quite drought tolerant. Mulch the crowns with 1/4-10 crushed gravel which discourages crown rot by letting water drain off the crown quickly. Low rambling evergreen plant. Evergreen. Flowers: electric blue tubular flowers blush purple as they age. Blooms: May and continues to frost. Deadhead to continue bloom. Great for containers or the front of borders. Grows: 15” tall by 18 -36” wide. 4 Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lissvery’ (Russian Sage) Full sun. Little water. Resistant to heat and drought. Soil: any kind as long as it is well drained. Compact and bushy during early growth and becoming erect at flowering. Foliage is light sage green when young and matures to a silvery-pale green. Its stiff flowering stems are held upright with short internodes. Cut nearly to the ground in spring before new growth starts. Flowers: widely branched sprays of small violet blue flowers. Blooms: late spring and summer. To extend bloom season deadhead. Grows 18-20” tall by 23-29” wide.

2 Phlomis fruiticosa x Russeliana (Hardy Jerusalem Sage) Sun. Soil: any moderately fertile soil. Likes morning sun and afternoon shade. Requires excellent drainage, particularly in areas with wet winters. Drought tolerant once established. Mediterranean species, native to the mountains of Syria. Evergreen. Flowers: spikes of soft yellow flowers arranged in tiers or layers above a shrubby mound of woolly large olive-green leaves. Throughout fall and winter its columns of ornamental seed heads provide food for birds. Blooms: early to late summer. Quite cold tolerant. A very tough and easy-to-grow plant, Plants may be pruned back hard in early spring when needed. Nice for cutting. Deer resistant. Grows: 24 -36” tall by 20” wide. 6 Phlox paniculata (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Flowers: light purple with white eye. Large dome-shaped clusters. Blooms: throughout summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. 5 Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Flowers: blueish purple blossoms with a darker eye. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Fragrant. Large dome-shaped clusters. Blooms: mid though late summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. 2 Phlox paniculata ‘Orange Perfection’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Flowers: clear orange. Fragrant. Large dome-shaped clusters. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Blooms: throughout summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. 3 Phlox paniculata ‘Starfire’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Flowers: deep red. Fragrant. Large dome-shaped clusters. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Blooms: throughout summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4ft. tall and 2ft. wide. 2 Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Flowers: magenta. Fragrant. Large dome-shaped clusters. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Blooms: throughout summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. 1 Phlox paniculata ‘David’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. It is one of the most powdery mildew-resistant varieties to date. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Water well during summer drought. Dark green foliage. Flowers: large clear white hydrangea-like flower heads. Blooms: mid-summer to early fall. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. May need staking. Selected as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2002. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 3 -4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. 3 Phlox paniculata ‘Franz Schubert’ (Tall Garden Phlox) Sun. Soil: rich, moist soils. Very susceptible to mildew at end of bloom season – minimize by avoiding overhead watering, provide good air circulation. Flowers: blue-lilac petals with crimson eyes. Fragrant. Large dome-shaped clusters. Remove faded flowers to encourage a second bloom. Blooms: throughout summer. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows: 3-4ft. tall and 2ft. wide. 4 Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) Sun/part shade. Soil: in average, medium, well-drained soils. Best foliage color is usually developed in filtered sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor ones and will also tolerate considerable shade. May survive in the ground in Zones 7 and 8 with a good winter mulch and protected location. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, needs only occasional watering. Attractive fan shaped clumps of burgundy bronze sword-like leaves make this plant a stunning accent. Useful for mass plantings and textural accents. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Fire resistant. Deer resistant. Evergreen perennial. Grows: 5 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide. 1 Phormium 'Tom Thumb' (New Zealand Flax) Sun/part shade. Soil: in average, medium, well-drained soils. Best foliage color is usually developed in filtered sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor ones and will also tolerate considerable shade. May survive in the ground in Zones 7 and 8 with a good winter mulch and protected location. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. slightly arching undulating 1/2" wide green leaves with red bronze margins and a dark mid-rib. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Grows: 1-2 ft. tall and wide. 1 Phormium officinalis ‘Maori Merlot’ (New Zealand Flax) Sun/part shade. Soil: in average, medium, well-drained soils. Best foliage color is usually developed in filtered sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor ones and will also tolerate considerable shade. May survive in the ground in Zones 7 and 8 with a good winter mulch and protected location. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, needs only occasional watering. Attractive fan shaped clumps of burgundy bronze sword-like leaves. Grows: 2 -4 ft. tall and wide. 6 Phygelius aequalis ‘Croftway Purple Prince’ (Cape Fuchsia) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist, organically rich, well-drained soils. Regular water. Woody-based sub-shrub. Dark green ovate leaves. This species basically behaves like an evergreen to semi-evergreen sub-shrub in mild climates (Zones 8-9), an herbaceous perennial in cooler climates (Zones 7). Flowers: showy, trumpet-shaped, pendant, yellow-throated, crimson to dull red. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. Blooms: June to September. This is a suckering subshrub that will spread in optimum growing conditions if not restrained. Low-growing branches may root where they touch the ground. Grows: 24-36” tall by 18 -24” wide. 6 Phygelius aequalis ‘Croftway Yellow Sovereign' (Cape Fuchsia) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist, organically rich, well-drained soils. Regular water. Woody-based sub-shrub. Dark green ovate leaves. This species basically behaves like an evergreen to semi-evergreen sub-shrub in mild climates (Zones 8-9), an herbaceous perennial in cooler climates (Zones 7). Flowers: showy, trumpet-shaped, pendant, soft creamy yellow flowers. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. Blooms: June to September. This is a suckering subshrub that will spread in optimum growing conditions if not restrained. Low-growing branches may root where they touch the ground. Grows: 24-36” tall by 18 -24” wide. 4 Potentilla cinquefoil ‘Volcan Red’ (Cinquefoil) Sun. Soil: does best in poor, well-drained soils. Plants form a low mound of strawberry-like leaves Flowers: bears branches of cup-shaped bright scarlet flowers with a contrasting yellow eye. Blooms: early to late summer. An easy and long-lived perennial. Plants may be sheared back after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Division may be done in early spring or in the fall. Worth considering for mixed tubs or containers. Grows: 12 -16” tall by 18 23” wide. 3 Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Red Bells’ (Pasque Flower) Sun/part shade. Soil: needs to be well drained. Drought tolerant, once established. May go dormant in summer. Woody clumping plants have finely cut leaves covered with silky hairs. Flowers: crocus-like flowers covered in soft down, with bright-red petals. Attractive seed heads follow are soft feathery tufts or plumes. Scatter these around, to encourage self-seeding. Blooms: April to May. Good rock garden plant. Useful for border edging or wildflower meadows. Plants will often naturalize. May be divided in early fall. Cut back in late fall. Grows: 6 -12” tall by 8 -12” wide. 6 Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldstrum’ (Black-eyed Susan) Sun. Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates some drought once established. Leaves are dark green 5” long, hairy and lance shaped. Spreads by rhizomes. Flowers: yellow 2-2½” wide with black to brown center cone on branching stems. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Blooms: summer through fall. Makes good cut flowers. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 2–2½ ft. tall and wide. 2 Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstonne’ (Black-eyed Susan) Sun. Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soils . Tolerates some drought once established. Leaves are dark green 5” long, hairy and lance shaped. Spreads by rhizomes. Flowers: 4-5” wide yellow with bright green cone aging to yellow on branching stems. Good cut flower. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Blooms: June to August. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 4 -7ft. tall by 2 -3ft. wide. 1 Salvia microphylla greggii ‘Red Velvet’ (Red Velvet Mountain Sage) Sun/part shade. It even blooms in full shade. Soil: well-drained soil and regular watering. Good garden soil or sandy loam, humus and lime are helpful. Dark stems and calyxes intensify the plant's drama along with glossy green foliage. The plant produces flowers its first year and grows rapidly, attaining full size in its second year. Flowers: red. Blooms: spring through fall. Deadheading will promote flower production. In late winter or early spring, remove all woody stems as close to the ground as possible to encourage new growth. Beautiful salvia/sage to grow in a mass planting. It is ideal for a shorter screen or background planting, especially in a native garden. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, and bees and usually ignored by deer. Grows: 36” tall and wide. 10 Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ (Small Leafed Sage) Sun. Soil: Soil: well-drained soil and regular watering. Good garden soil or sandy loam, humus and lime are helpful. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Once established, needs only occasional watering. Foliage is gray-green. Flowers: striking flowers whose upper portion is pure white and lower lip is red, and occasionally all white or all red. Blooms: late spring through fall. Evergreen. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 3 ft. tall and wide. 3 Salvia quaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ (Sage-Blue Anise) Sun. Soil: fertile, light, well-drained soil of dry to average moisture. It is moderately drought tolerant once established. A perennial sub-shrub spreading into a large patch through its spreading roots. The leaves are ovate, 1½ in. long and nearly as wide, with a fresh mint green color, and an anise scent when crushed. The stalks are up to 10” long. The fragrant foliage grows quickly to form a large, upright clump, but can be kept smaller by trimming it back in late spring. Flowers: vibrant cobalt blue, hooded blossoms with contrasting near-black calyces and stems. These large flowers are produced in one sided racemes. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time. Blooms: mid-summer to mid-fall. Can be used as a hedge, as a filler for the back of the border, or in very large containers. Divide in early spring. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees Grows: 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide. 3 Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’ (Sage) Sun. Soil: organic and well drained. Good air circulation helps deter mildew and other fungal diseases. Compact plant with oblong shaped medium green leaves to 3” long. Flowers: indigo with green bracts. Blooms: mid spring through fall. Deadheading will prolong the bloom time. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Grows 2-2 ½ ft. tall by 2 to 3 ft. wide. 2 Salvia nemorosa ‘Burgundy Candles’ Sun. Soil: Good organic and well drained. Drought tolerant once established. Plants form a bushy clump of grey- green leaves, with upright spikes. Flowers: start as burgundy buds maturing to large purple spikes with violet overtones. Blooms: early to late summer. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming, or simply cut back hard after flowering is finished. Excellent for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring, every 3 to 4 years. Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Grows: 23 -27” tall by 20 -23” wide. 2 Salvia nemorosa ‘Pink Friesland’ (Meadow Sage) Sun. Soil: Good organic and well drained. Drought tolerant once established. Good air circulation helps deter mildew and other fungal diseases. Forms a compact foliage rosette with erect branching flower stems 3-6” long. Leaves are wrinkled, dull green and finely toothed. Flowers: deep pink. Blooms: early summer through late summer. Deadhead just below the spend heads to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Grows: 12 -18” tall and wide. 2 Salvia nemorosa ‘Wesuwe’ (Meadow Sage) Sun. Soil: Good organic and well drained. Drought tolerant once established. Gray-green foliage develops nice mounds. Relaxed, vertical habit. Flowers: spikes of vibrant purple. Blooms: early to late summer. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming, or simply cut back hard after flowering is finished. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring, every 3 to 4 years. Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Grows: 12-18” tall by 12 -14” wide. 2 Salvia Suncrest ‘Fire Dancer’ (Autumn Sage) Sun. Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soils .Regular water. Tolerates some drought once established. Dark stems and calyxes intensify the plant's drama along with glossy green foliage.Flowers: vivid orange-red. Blooms: early summer to fall. Deadheading will promote flower production. Hardy to 15-20 degrees F. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Grows: 16 -24” tall by 14 -20” wide. 6 Salvia Suncrest ‘Bright Eyes’ (Autumn Sage) Sun. Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soils .Regular water. Tolerates some drought once established. Dark stems and calyxes intensify the plant's drama along with small-leaved foliage which is nicely scented. Upright sturdy growth habit. Flowers: large, bright red flowers with a white eye. Blooms: early summer to fall. Deadheading will promote flower production. Hardy to 15-20 degrees F. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Grows: 12” tall by 12” wide. 4 Santolina chamaecyparisssus (Silver Cotton Lavender) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Plants tolerate poor dry soils. Plants perform well in limey soils. Avoid rich soils. Avoid wet soils. Plants appreciate regular moisture during the first year, but tolerate drought once roots are established. Gritty or sandy soils help provide the exceptional drainage that these plants need. A small, semi-woody, tender sub-shrub with aromatic, evergreen, silver-gray foliage. It is native to the Mediterranean area. Pinnately divided leaves have a rough texture and musky fragrance. Flowers: button-like, ¾” wide, bright yellow flowers. Blooms: summer. Deadhead spent flowers as soon as they fade. Flowers may not appear if plants are regularly trimmed/sheared. Cut back in spring to maintain compact shape and encourage new growth. Plants are often grown in herb gardens. Foliage has historically been used as an insecticide and moth repellant. Grows: 1 -2 ft. tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 6 Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ (Pincushion Flower) Sun. Soil: require well-draining, organic-rich soil. The addition of compost, well-rotted manure or peat moss will help enrich the soil. Can handle acid soil. Medium watering is required. Forms a low mound of ferny gray-green foliage. Flowers: soft lavender-blue pincushion flowers. Blooms: April to frost. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 12-18” tall by 12-18” wide. 2 Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’ (Pincushion Flower) Sun. Soil: require well-draining, organic-rich soil. The addition of compost, well-rotted manure or peat moss will help enrich the soil. Can handle acid soil. Medium watering is required. Forms a lacy, compact mound of grey- green leaves, bearing large, button-shaped flowers. Flowers: pink with a hint of lavender. Blooms: Early summer to frost. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 12-18” tall by 15” wide. 1 Scabiosa columbaria ‘Vivid Violet’ (Pincushion Flower) Sun. Soil: require well-draining, organic-rich soil. The addition of compost, well-rotted manure or peat moss will help enrich the soil. Can handle acid soil. Medium watering is required. Forms a low mound of ferny gray-green foliage. Flowers: rich violet purple pincushion flowers. Blooms: April to frost. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 10 -14” tall by 12-18” wide. 1 Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’ ( Water Figwort) Sun/part shade. Soil: rich, moist soil. Does particularly well at the edge of a stream or pond or damp borders. Leaves are wrinkled, toothed and lance-shaped strongly marked with cream. Plants remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Flowers: green with purplish brown upper lip. Bloom: summer to early fall. Grows: 4 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide. 1 Sedum telephium ‘Lajos’ ‘Autumn Charm’ (Orpine) (Stonecrop) Sun. Little water. Too much water or rich soil causes plant to flop. Soil: well drained. Do not fertilize. Succulent perennial. A lovely variegated sport of Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. Forms upright clumps of grey-green leaves with creamy margins and serrated edges. Flowers: bright pink. Blossoms are flat umbels of starry flowers in broccoli- like clusters supported on stout, study stems. Blooms: August-October. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows: 14 to 18” tall by 18” wide.

33 Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’ (Stonecrop Herbsstfreude Group) (Stonecrop) Sun. Soil: well drained. Do not fertilize. Little water. Too much water or rich soil causes plant to flop. Succulent perennial. Leaves are gray-green. Flowers: rosy pink aging to salmon bronze and then in fall coppery red shades. Blossoms are flat umbels of starry flowers in broccoli-like clusters supported on stout, study stems. Blooms: August-October. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows 2 ft. high by 18” wide. 7 Sedum Sunsparkler ‘Razzleberry’ (Stonecrop) Sun. Soil: well drained. Do not fertilize. Little water. Once established, requires only occasional watering. Disease resistant, blue-purple foliage with very compact growth and superb terminal branching retains its fantastic smoky blue-grey color from spring through fall. Spreads to form colorful clumps. Herbaceous perennial. Flowers: huge, brilliant raspberry colored flower clusters are up to 9” in diameter. Blooms: summer. Grows: 6 -8” tall by18” wide. 4 Sedum tatarinowii ‘Thundercloud’ (Stonecrop) Sun. Soil: well drained. Do not fertilize. Little water. Tolerates dry soils.Once established, requires only occasional watering. Native to the Far East. Forms a strong, compact mound of heavily serrated, grey-green foliage. Flowers: billowy clouds of white star-like flowers that are lightly flushed with pink. Blooms: summer. Great choice for a rock garden, in alpine troughs, and other containers. Grows: 8 -10” tall by 14 -16” wide. 2 Sidalcea malvifora ‘Palustre’ (Dwarf Checkermallow) Sun/part shade. Soil: well-draining, acidic. Drought tolerant. Native to the West Coast of the United States, from Washington to California. A low, compact perennial herb growing from a woody caudex and rhizome. It is sparsely to densely hairy in texture. The leaf blades are variable in shape, but are often divided deeply into several lobes. Flowers: five pedaled flowers in shades of bright to dark pink, often with white veining. Blooms: summer. Cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in traditional, native, water conserving, and wildlife gardens. Grows: 1 ft. tall and wide.

8 Silene x robotii ‘Rolly’s Favorite’ (Campion) Sun/part shade. Soil: dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. Herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit. Mounding, dark green foliage with oval leaves. Flowers: clusters of starry single, slightly cupped, soft pink with white centers. Cut back by half after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Blooms: spring to early summer. Grows: 12 -18 tall by 18” wide. 3 Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Blue-eyed Grass) Sun. Tolerates light shade. Soil: medium moisture, well-drained soil. Prefers consistently moist soils that do not dry out, but drainage must be good. A clump-forming perennial that features a tuft of narrow grass-like leaves (to 3/16" wide). Belongs to the iris family not the grass family. Flowers: clusters of violet-blue flowers to 1/2" across with a yellow eye. Blooms: late spring. May be sheared back after bloom to avoid any unwanted self-seeding and/or to tidy foliage for remaining part of the growing season. Plants may need to be divided every 2-3 years to keep plantings vigorous. Best naturalized in informal garden areas such as cottage gardens, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant areas. Also effective in border fronts and rock gardens. Grows 18 -24” tall by 6 -12” wide. 2 Sisyrinchium striatum (Yellow-eyed Grass, Argentine blue-eyed grass) Sun. Soil: consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Plants have some drought tolerance once established. Sharp soil drainage is essential. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Leaves may yellow after bloom, at which point the clumps may be sheared back to 6" to tidy the foliage for the remaining part of the growing season. Plants will spread over time by creeping rootstocks to form large clumps. Promptly remove spent flowers to avoid self-seeding. Stiff, upright, sword-shaped, gray green leaves (3/4 to 1” wide). Leaves are wider and more iris-like than the leaves of most other species of Sisyrinchium. Flowers: cup-shaped, pale yellow flowers (to ¾” wide) with golden centers. Flowers are followed by black seed pods. Blooms: May-June. Attractive to butterflies. Grows: 12 -24” tall and wide. 1 Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod) Sun. Soil: average, medium to wet, well-drained. This cultivar tolerates moister soils than many of the other goldenrods. Flowers: tiny, bright yellow flowers borne in dense, plume-like panicles on the ends of stiff, alternate-leaved stems typically growing 36-42" tall. Lacy flower panicles purportedly resemble fireworks, hence the cultivar name. Good cut flower. Blooms: September-October. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows: 2 ½ - 3 ft. tall and wide. 3 Solidago 'Dansolitlem' ‘Little Lemon’ (Goldenrod) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates poor, dry soils and light shade. A clump-forming plant that is noted for having a compact basal branching habit. Leaves are narrow and linear to lance shaped. Flowers: full, bright lemon-yellow flower spikes held over small compact plants. Cut back flowers after initial bloom to encourage a second fall bloom. Blooms: late summer to fall. Grows: 12 -18” tall by 1½ ft. wide. 7 Stachys byzantine ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy’ (Lamb’s Ear) Sun. Soil: average, well drained. Drought tolerant once established. Foliage is a dense carpet of soft silvery-grey. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Flowers: magenta-lavender flowers on upright spikes. Clip spent bloom stems off to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Blooms: early summer. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Grows: 14 –16” tall by 18 –20” wide. 3 Stokesia laevis ‘Honeysong Purple’ (Stokes’ Aster) Sun. Soil: best in well-drained soil. The deep green foliage is neatly mounding. Stems are stiff, erect and branched with medium green leaves 2-8” long. Leafy curved, finely toothed bracts surround tight flower buds. Flowers: true royal purple flowers with a hint of red towards the center that darkens as it ages. The contrasting white stamens and purple-tinged stems add to its appeal. The individual flowers measure 4” across and have petals with deeply serrated edges. They are wonderful in fresh bouquets. Blooms: mid-summer or early fall if deadheaded. Native North American wildflower. Grows: 14” tall by 12-15” wide. 4 Tanacetum coccineium ‘Robinson’s Red’ (Painted Daisy) Sun. Soil: well drained, sandy soil. Fairly drought tolerant. Foliage is bright green and ferny, with upright stems. Flowers: single yellow-eyed bright red daisies. Remove faded flower to encourage more buds to form. Plants may be trimmed hard after blooming to rejuvenate the foliage. Blooms: May to July. These are a nice addition to any sunny border, and also useful in containers or tubs. Easily divided in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies. Grows 18 -29” tall by 12 -18” wide. 7 Tanacetum coccineium ‘Robinson’s Pink’ (Painted Daisy) Sun. Soil: well drained, sandy soil. Fairly drought tolerant. Foliage is bright green and ferny, with upright stems. Deadhead to promote new flower growth. Flowers: large, single bright pink daisy flowers. Blooms: May to July. Deadhead to promote new flower growth. Plants may be trimmed hard after blooming to rejuvenate the foliage. These are a nice addition to any sunny border, and also useful in containers or tubs. Easily divided in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies. Grows 18 -29” tall by 12 -18” wide. 6 Verbena canadensis ‘Homestead Purple’ (Verbena) Sun. Soil: well-drained soil. Does not like wet soil. Once established, needs only occasional watering. Its leaves are deep green, scalloped, coarse textured and up to 4” long. Flowers: large, fragrant clusters of bright purple flowers. Blooms: spring until frost. Clumps may be pruned hard in mid-summer to rejuvenate the foliage and produce more flower buds. Better than any other variety for mildew tolerance. Performs equally well in cool or hot summer regions. Excellent for edging or rock gardens, great in containers, baskets and window boxes. Excellent dense groundcover or foreground plant. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 6-12” tall by 24-36” wide. 3 Verbena bonariensia ‘Buenos Aires’ (Verbena) Sun. Soil: dry soil and little water. Plant’s see-through quality makes it suited for foreground as well as back of the border. If you want a more shrubby plant cut the flower stalks back and twice as many flowers will develop. Flowers: airy clusters of lavender flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the stems. Blooms: June to frost. Self-sows freely. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Grows: 3-6ft. tall by 1½-3ft. wide. 1 Veronica longiforia ‘Eveline’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: well drained, moist and lime-free to neutral. Stout, erect and unbranched. Flowers: dense flower spikes of deep purplish-red. Blooms: June to August. Deadhead after thirst bloom to prolong bloom time. Can be used in mass plantings in the middle of the border. Clumps are easily divided in spring or fall. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 18 -20” tall by 12-16” wide. 29 Veronica longiforia ‘Purpleicious’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: well drained, moist and lime-free to neutral. Forms a bushy, upright clump of bright green leaves, bearing long branching spikes. Flowers: dense flower spikes of bright violet-blue. Blooms: June to August. May require staking to keep plants from flopping. Deadhead after thirst bloom to prolong bloom time. Can be used in mass plantings in the middle of the border. Clumps are easily divided in spring or fall. Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies. Grows: 35-39” tall by 23-27” wide. 4 Veronica novaverblu ‘Moody Blues’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: well drained, moist and lime-free to neutral. Forms a low mound of attractive deep green foliage, bearing numerous spikes of flowers. Flowers: purple-blue spikes. Blooms: late spring to fall. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more buds to form. Use near the border edge, in containers and the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in spring or fall. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 10 -14" tall by12 -14" wide. 1 Veronica ‘First Glory’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: well drained, moist and lime-free to neutral. Forms a low mound of attractive deep green foliage, bearing numerous spikes of flowers. Flowers: dark royal blue flowers Blooms: summer to fall. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more buds to form. Use near the border edge, in containers and the rock garden. Clumps are easily divided in spring or fall. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 14-16” tall by 14-18” wide. 3 Zantedeschia aestivae Full sun. Soil: loose, well-draining moist soil. It is important that soil never completely dries out, nor is water sodden. Mulching will help keep soil moist. Large clumps of broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 18 “long. Blooms: mid-summer to fall. Flowers: color unknown. The “flower” is a large fleshy modified leaf or spathe. They spread by creating new bulbs. Deep containers can be used to create a lush bloom and leaf display. They are also used for creating borders along garden edges and paths. Can be left in the ground in Zone 8 and 9 with mulching. Grows: 14-18” tall by 14” wide. Shade 5 Aconitum fischeri ‘Royal Blue’ (Monkshood) Shade/part sun. Soil: prefers to be grown in partial shade but will tolerate full sun if plenty of moisture is available. Dry soil leads to stunting. The soil should also be amended with generous amounts of compost and peat moss to give it a slight acidity. This species has particularly strong stems that will not require staking. The distinctive, deeply divided, dark green, glossy foliage provides interest when the plant is not in bloom. Flowers: striking upright spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Each individual flower is shaped like a little helmet or hood. Blooms: late summer to early fall. Slow to increase and won't need to be divided often. Plants may be divided in spring or fall. Highly resistant to diseases and pests, partially because they are very poisonous. CAUTION when handling this plant and wear gloves. Do not plant it near vegetable gardens or where small children play. Ingestion of any part of the plant may prove fatal. Deer resistant. Grows: 18 -24” tall by 12 -18” wide. 4 Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’ (Lady’s Mantle) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It will tolerate close to full shade. Performs well in moist garden areas. A clumping perennial which forms a basal foliage mound of long-stalked, circular, scallop-edged, toothed, soft-hairy, light green leaves. The tendency of plant leaves to retain moisture beads after a rain is considered to be a unique and attractive ornamental feature. Flowers: tiny star-shaped, chartreuse flowers appear in loose, spreading clusters atop stems rising above the foliage. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Prompt removal of spent flower stems will not only prevent self-seeding but may also encourage a sparse, late summer re-bloom. Flowers may be cut at the peak of bloom and hung up to dry in a dark room for future use in dried flower arrangements. Use in borders, cottage gardens, or edging for paths. Divide plants as needed. Grows: 12-18” tall by 24” wide. 4 Anemone hupehensis japonica ‘Pamina’ (Japanese Anemone) Sun/part shade. Soil: prefers a rich, moist site, alkaline, loamy with even moisture and good drainage. Will tolerate clay soils. Branching stems rise from clump of dark green leaves. Usually does not need to be staked. Flowers: semi-double rosy purple-pink. Blooms: summer to fall. Slow to establish but once started it spreads readily. Easily divided in early spring. Use in front of tall shrubbery or under high-branching trees. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Grows 31 -33” tall by 23 -35” wide. 5 Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ (Golden Japanese Spikenard) Part shade. Grows best in part to light shade, though if given consistent moisture it can also grow in full sun. Soil: richly organic, deep loamy soil that is moist but well-drained. This plant is not drought tolerant. Emerges mid- spring with bright gold leaves held on nicely contrasting reddish brown stems. If given at least a few hours of sun a day, the foliage will remain yellow all summer. In heavier shade, the foliage ranges from chartreuse to lime green. Flowers: racemes of tiny white flowers are produced followed by deep purplish black, inedible berries. Blooms: mid to late summer. It typically dies back to the ground in winter and re-emerges in spring to quickly form a shrub-like clump. Attracts honeybees. Grows: 3 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide. 4 Astilbe chinensis ‘Bremen’ (False Spirea) Shade/part sun. Soil: moist, rich with ample humus. Avoid dry, alkaline, or clay soils. Attractive red-green leaves. Flowers: reddish pink flowers in broad, dense conical groups Color lasts from late spring through summer. Blooms: summer. Great in damp borders, waterside beds, woodland gardens, or shady rock gardens. It's grown primarily for its striking plume-like flowers. Divide clumps in early spring. Re-plant immediately or pot up and plant in early summer. Grows: 6-12” tall and wide. 4 Astilbe japonica hybrid ‘Europa’ (False Spirea) Shade/part sun. Soil: moist, rich with ample humus. Avoid dry, alkaline, or clay soils. Attractive red-green leaves. Flowers: soft pink flowers in broad, dense conical groups Color lasts from late spring through summer. Blooms: summer. Great in damp borders, waterside beds, woodland gardens, or shady rock gardens. It's grown primarily for its striking plume-like flowers. Divide clumps in early spring. Replant immediately or pot up and plant in early summer. Grows: 18 -24” tall and wide. 4 Astilbe arendsii hybrid ‘Fanal’ (False Spirea) Shade/part sun. Soil: moist, rich with ample humus. Avoid dry, alkaline, or clay soils. Attractive red-green leaves. Flowers: dark crimson red. Color lasts from late spring through summer. Blooms: summer. Great in damp borders, waterside beds, woodland gardens, or shady rock gardens. It's grown primarily for its striking plume-like flowers. Divide clumps in early spring. Re-plant immediately or pot up and plant in early summer. Grows: 18 -20” tall and wide. 1 Astrantia major ‘Star of Billion’ (Masterwort) Shade. Soil: moist, well drained organic soil. Regular water. Lobed leaves form a tight mound of bright green foliage. Flowers: white centers surrounded by white bracts with green tips resembling pincushions. Blooms: July to September. Vigorous grower in a woodland boarder. Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. Grows 21 -25” tall by 18 -23” wide. 12 Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winter Glow’ (Bergenia-Heartleaf) Shade/part sun. Soil: will endure poor soil but prefers good, well-drained soil. Thick rootstocks produce glossy green evergreen rosettes of large ornamental cabbage-like leaves that have a unique leathery appearance. During the fall and winter months, the leaves take on reddish-bronze hues which remain until spring when they turn back to green. Any tattered leaves can be removed at that time. Flowers: bright pinkish red flowers appear in clusters on thick stems just above the foliage. Blooms: spring. Can be used as a durable, evergreen groundcover. Can also be used in containers and rock gardens. It is quite effective at softening the hard edges of pavement and also works well as an edging or filler plant in flower borders. Protect from slugs and snails. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 12-15” tall by 12” wide. 3 Brunnera macrophylla ‘Diane’s Gold’ (Siberian Bugloss, False Forget Me Not) Shade/part sun. Soil: well-drained and moisture-retentive. Leaves heart shaped, heart shaped leaves are chartreuse golden all summer. Flowers: tiny blue with yellow centers. Airy clusters reminiscent of forget-me-nots. Blooms: early spring. Woodland plant. Lovely naturalizing carefree habit. Grows: 12 -15” tall by 18” wide. 8 Dicentra exima ‘Snowdrift’ (Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart) Shade/part sun. Soil: rich, light, moist and porous. Never let water stand around roots. At planting time, add lots of compost, humus, or peat moss to the soil to enhance its water retention capabilities. Plants will not grow well in heavy clay soils. Graceful divided fernlike gray-green foliage. Flowers: pure white pendent heart-shaped blooms. Blooms: late spring. Dicentra should be planted in locations that are protected from high winds and early frosts, such as the edges of woodlands or on the north or east sides of buildings. This species self-seeds readily, and the resulting seedlings are easy to transplant. Grows 1-1 ½ ft. high and wide. 3 Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’ (Bleeding Heart) Shade/part sun. Soil: rich, light, moist and porous. Never let water stand around roots. Foliage dies down in summer. The delicate ferny foliage matures to an attractive powdery grey-green. Flowers: arching spikes of elegant pendent heart shaped heart-shaped cherry-red blooms with white tips are held on dark burgundy stems. Blooms: late spring to early summer. May die back and become dormant by late summer. Thrives in damp borders and woodland gardens but also makes a fantastic addition to a shady patio container. Grows: 23 -29” tall by 18 -23” wide. 4 Helleborus orientalis 'Single Yellow Spotted' (Lenten Rose) Part shade. Soil: rich, loamy, moist, well drained. Do not mulch. Fertilize in spring. Evergreen. Locate in areas protected from cold winter winds. Leaves are palmate, serrate, and leathery, 8 –16” wide, glossy and dark green. Flowers: single large, yellow flowers with red spots and yellow stamens. Blooms: February to May. Group in shady locations under trees, large shrubs, in woodland gardens or border fronts. May use to naturalize where clumps will slowly spread through self-seeding. Stems and roots are poisonous. Grows: 14” tall by 14” wide. 2 Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) Part shade. Soil: rich, loamy, moist, well drained. Do not mulch. Fertilize in spring. Evergreen in warmer climates. Locate in areas protected from cold winter winds. Leaves are palmate, serrate, and leathery, 8 –16” wide, glossy and dark green. Flowers: large, single medium purple cup-shaped. . Blooms: February to May. Group in shady locations under trees, large shrubs, in woodland gardens or border fronts. May use to naturalize where clumps will slowly spread through self-seeding. Stems and roots are poisonous. Grows: 14” tall by 14” wide. 19 Heuchera sanguinea ‘Bressingham Mix’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich soil. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen clumps of heart-shaped, gray marbled green, leaves and tall stems. Flowers: a mix of pink, red or coral. Airy panicles on slender, wiry stems rising above the foliage. Blooms: May to June. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Grows: 12-24” tall by 12-24” wide. 2 Heuchera ‘Amethyst Mist’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen clumps of purple-black or burgundy leaves with silver accents. Flowers: pink up to 26” tall. Blooms: spring. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Mound grows 16” tall by 18” wide. 1 Heuchera ‘Apple Crisp’ (Alum Root) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich soil. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. This selection is beautifully ruffled with strongly dissected, bright green leaves that are overlaid with silvery-white, holding well the whole season. Excellent tight habit. Trim off any withered or tired-looking leaves in spring. Flowers: short stems of small white bell flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Wonderful in the garden or in mixed containers. Grows: 6-8” tall by 14-16” wide. 4 Heuchera ‘Pear Crisp’ (Alum Root) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich soil. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. Forms a midsized, tight mound of beautiful, deeply-cut leaves that are bright chartreuse holding well the entire season. Trim off any withered or tired-looking leaves in spring. Flowers: small ivory bell flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Wonderful in the garden or in mixed containers. Grows: 6-8” tall by 14-16” wide. 5 Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ (Alum Root) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich soil. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. Forms a midsized, tight mound. The surface and edges of the rounded leaves are so smooth they look like they have been polished. Their undersides are deep purple and exhibit the same glassy finish which holds well the entire season. Trim off any withered or tired-looking leaves in spring. Flowers: smoky purple buds that open to cream flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Wonderful in the garden or in mixed containers. Grows: 10” tall by 12-16” wide. 2 Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. Frosted, ruffled leaves are a brilliant citrus green. Flowers: small, pure white flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Grows: 8” tall by 8 12” wide. 4 Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. A new hybrid with amber colored foliage. It emerges salmon-rose, then ages to form a nice mound of large, ruffled, amber-yellow leaves. The underside of the leaves ranges from light to dark salmon-orange with purple veining. Flowers: pinkish-peach colored buds which open to reveal the cream flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Grows: 8” tall by 17” wide. 6 Heuchera ‘Hercules’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. Forms a mound of rounded green leaves that are heavily splashed in creamy white. Flowers: showy sprays of bright-red flowers. Blooms: early summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 12 -18” tall by 12 -16” wide. 1 Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. Named for the bright red color of its new foliage in spring. The mature foliage is deep maroon with heavily ruffled edges. Flowers: white. Blooms: late spring and early summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows: 10” tall by 8 -12” wide. 1 Heuchera villosa hybrid ‘Tiramisu’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. The chartreuse foliage has a heavy smattering of brick red coloration that radiates out from the midrib of each leaf. During the summer, the leaves lighten to chartreuse and develop a light silver overlay. Flowers: small cream flowers. Blooms: midsummer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Native to the southeastern United States. Grows: 8 -10” tall by 10” wide. 5 Heuchera villosa hybrid ‘Champague’ (Coral Bells) Part shade. Soil: well-drained humus-rich. Moderate to regular water. Evergreen. The leaves are medium-sized and change from peach to gold to champagne-gold over the season and feature a strong white veil overlay. Free- flowering maroon stems. Flowers: light peach flowers. Blooms: mid-summer. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Grows:10 -12” tall by 12 -14” wide.

8 Hosta (name unknown) Shade/ part shade. Soil: best in organically enriched and regular feeding during growing season. Dormant in winter. Leaves green with white center. Protect from slugs.

4 Hosta (name unknown) Shade/ part shade. Soil: best in organically enriched and regular feeding during growing season. Dormant in winter. Small green leaves. Protect from slugs.

6 Hosta (name unknown) Shade/ part shade. Soil: best in organically enriched and regular feeding during growing season. Dormant in winter. Green leaves. Protect from slugs.

20 Hosta (name unknown) Shade/ part shade. Soil: best in organically enric small woodland specimen composed of quarter-sized, dark olive-green leaves, each highlighted by a lovely pattern of silver veins ed and regular feeding during growing season. Dormant in winter. Large green leaves. Protect from slugs. Are from the Shade Garden. 32 Hosta (name unknown) Shade/ part shade. Regular water. Soil: best in organically enriched and regular feeding during growing season. Dormant in winter. Green leaves. Protect from slugs. 4 Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ (Ligularia) Shade/part shade. Ample moisture and rich soil. Control slugs. This fairly compact selection has large, jagged- edged green leaves. Purplish black stems rise above foliage. Especially suited to smaller gardens. Also a unique plant for a focal point in a large tub or container. Flowers: bears long spikes of bright-yellow daisy flowers. Blooms: summer. Grows: 23 -35” tall by 23 -29” wide. 9 Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ (Ligularia) Sun/part shade. Ample moisture and rich soil. Needs morning sun and afternoon shade. Control slugs. In spring, the new leaves emerge beet-red, fade to greenish-bronze on top, and remain purple on the undersides. The stems are even purple. Flowers: golden yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced just above the compact mound of foliage. Blooms: late summer. May be divided in the spring every 3 to 4 years. Grows: 3 -4 ft. tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 3 Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’ (Loosestrife-Variegated Yellow) Part shade. Soil: average garden soil and moderate water. Has an upright habit, though this species tends to be more compact. It also tends to be less invasive than other Lysimachus. This variety has lime green leaves edged in deep, creamy yellow. Blooms: early to late summer. Flowers: starry yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage. Flowers are clustered in the leaf axils. An excellent, long-lasting cut flower. Spreads moderately to form a small patch. Good at the waterside, the border, or in containers. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 18-24” tall by 24-36” wide. 10 Omphalodes cappadocica ‘Starry Eyes’ (Navel-seed) Shade/part shade. Soil: well-drained soil. Excellent drainage is a must. Forms dense, low mounds of deep green leaves which are useful among shrubs and evergreens, or in the rock garden. Slowly spreading clump of bright green foliage. Flowers: clusters of starry flowers. Blooms: mid spring. Thrives in woodland gardens or shaded rock gardens. Plants may be divided in early spring, but resent being disturbed. Grows: 6-8”tall by 8 -12” wide. 10 Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon’s Seal) Shade/part shade. Soil: moist, humus-rich. Native to North America. Slender arching stems have alternating lance-shaped green leaves Flowers: small, tubular white flowers dangle underneath the leaves. Blooms: early spring. Slugs can be a problem. Deer resistant. Grows: 3ft. tall by 2ft. wide. 3 Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ (Cowslip Primrose) Part shade. Prefers filtered or dappled sunlight or bright shade. Soil: organically enriched and well drained. Ample water. Evergreen in milder climates. Tongue shaped leaves to 8” long (resemble romaine lettuce leaves). Flowers: clusters of bright yellow, fragrant flowers. Blooms: early spring. Grows to 4-10” high by 8” wide. 12 Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ (Japanese Primrose) Part shade. Prefers filtered or dappled sunlight or bright shade. Soil: organically enriched and well drained. Ample water. Spoon shaped, light green leaves to 9” long. Flowers: tiered blossoms in red with yellow eye. Blooms: late spring/early summer. Will grow at the edge of a pond, even in very shallow water. Grows to 2½ ft. high by 1½ ft. wide. 9 Primula beesiana (Candelabra Primrose) Part shade. Prefers filtered or dappled sunlight or bright shade. Soil: prefer a rich soil that is organically enriched and well drained and constantly moist, and dislike any hint of summer drought. A stream bank or pond side setting is ideal. Foliage is light green, held in a low rosette at ground level. Grown for their colorful display of flowers arranged in tiers or layers on tall, upright stems. Flowers: rose-purple flowers with a yellow eye. Blooms: late spring and early summer. Allow plants to self-sow. Grows: 16-27” tall by 8-12” wide. 3 Thalictrkum ichangense ‘Evening Star’ (Chinese Meadow Rue) Part shade. Soil: moist, humus rich, well-drained soil. A small woodland perennial composed of quarter-sized, dark olive-green, tan, and copper to red-brown leaflets, each highlighted by a lovely pattern of silver veins each with a central silver star on wiry stems. A woodland and container perennial with foliage like an Epimedium. Flowers: tall airy, 15” sprays of lavender flowers. Blooms: spring through fall. Cut back after flowering to promote new flowers. Grows: 10-12” tall by 8-10” wide. 3 Tricyritis formosana 'Dark Beauty' (Toad Lily) Shade. Soil: slightly moist enriched with plenty of organic matter. Soil must not be allowed to dry out. They are somewhat orchid-like in that each blossom has three petals and three sepals with a column of decorative stamens and styles rising from the center. This toad lily is one of the few varieties of Tricyrtis with variegated leaves that is a good, tough garden plant with clean foliage. Green leaves with creamy, almost gold edges. Flowers: lily-like deep lavender-mauve flowers, heavily spotted in purple. Blooms: fall. A rhizomatous plant which will colonize in the garden over time. Clumps may be easily divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. Grows: 29 -31” tall by 18 -23” wide. Groundcovers 5 Acaenia inermis ‘Purpurea’ (Purple New Zealand Burr) Sun/part shade. Soil: easy-to-grow alpine plants. Adaptable to almost any soil condition. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Forms a carpet of dusky plum-purple leaves with a feathery texture. Flowers: small brown burr-shaped flowers. Blooms: summer. Good for edging a sunny border, in the rock garden or alpine trough. Also suitable for stone walls. Although nice in the rock garden, plants can grow beyond where they are wanted. May be clipped or mown back in early spring. Easily increased by ripping the patch apart into small pieces in spring or early fall. Deer resistant. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 8 Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’ (Bishop’s Weed) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Spreads by underground stems (rhizomes) and can be quite aggressive. If not grown in self-contained areas, mechanical barriers may need to be installed to prevent unwanted spread of plants. Will rapidly form a continuous mound of attractive foliage. Any unvariegated shoots which appear should also be removed as they tend to be more vigorous and can quickly take over a planting. If foliage declines in summer, plantings may be sheared by mowing on a high setting to remove the unsightly leaves and to stimulate new foliage growth. Flowers: tiny white flowers appear in flat-topped, dill-like. Flower heads may be removed to prevent self-seeding and to maintain appearance of the ground cover. Blooms: May to June. Avoid using this plant in any mixed planting with other perennials such as in a rock garden or border. Grows: 6 -10” tall by 18 -24” wide. 2 Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi ‘Old Gold’ (Alpine Wall Cress) Sun. Soil: Adaptable to almost any soil condition but needs good drainage. Drought tolerant, once established. This variegated selection is quite different in appearance from the familiar mounding types of Wall Cress. It forms a very low carpet of rounded, waxy-looking green-and-gold streaked leaves. Evergreen. Flowers: clusters of small white flowers, although not particularly showy. Blooms: spring. Use as a small groundcover. Also excellent for edging, in the rock garden or alpine trough. Great between flagstones. Plants are easily divided after blooming or in early fall. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 8 -18” wide. 5 Arabis biepharophylla ‘Spring Charm’ (Wall Cress) Sun. Soil: gritty, average or low fertility, well-drained soil particularly in the winter months. Drought tolerant once established. This is a selection of a native west coast wildflower. Attractive year-round foliage which is oval, satiny green with haired edges. Evergreen. Not a long-lived species, but plants will self-seed when happy. Use for edgings rock gardens and as a groundcover. Flowers: masses of sweetly fragrant, deep-pink flowers for several weeks. Blooms: late spring. Shear plants lightly after blooming in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Attracts butterflies. Deer Resistant. Grows: 4 - 6” tall by 6 -8” wide. 4 Aubrieta x cultorum (Rock Cress) Sun/part shade. Soil: Average. Prefers some afternoon shade. Water regularly (weekly). Mounding compact, evergreen, gray-green foliage. Blooms: spring. This low, mat-forming perennial is perfect for grouping to create a swath of color in a rock garden or border, or as a filler between stepping stones. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 5” tall by 12” wide. 1 Aubrieta hybrida Axcent ‘Dark Red’ (Rock Cress) Sun/part shade. Soil: Average. Prefers some afternoon shade. Water regularly (weekly). Mounding compact, evergreen, gray-green foliage in spring, nearly two weeks earlier than most Aubrietas. The Axcent Series offers larger blooms over a longer period, better disease tolerance and greater heat tolerance than other Aubrieta varieties. Flowers: magenta-red flowers. Blooms: spring. This low, mat-forming perennial is perfect for grouping to create a swath of color in a rock garden or border, or as a filler between stepping stones. Thrives in containers. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 5” tall by 12” wide. 2 Aubrieta hybrida Axcent ‘Violet with Eye’ (Rock Cress) Sun/part shade. Soil: average. Prefers some afternoon shade. Water regularly (weekly). Forms a low carpet of evergreen leaves, smothered by flowers for several weeks. Flowers: single, deep lavender-purple with a tiny yellow eye. Blooms: spring. Plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Excellent in the rock garden, cascading over walls, for edging or in alpine containers. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 4 -6” tall by 12 -23” wide. 1 Azorella trifurcata ‘Nana’ (Cushion Bolax) Sun. Soil: moist, well-drained soil. Requires excellent drainage. Consider growing with a mulch of pea-gravel. An unusual evergreen cushion of tight rosettes feel a bit like rubber to the touch. It forms a very low groundcover of 1-2” high, spreading slowly over time. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Flowers: Tiny yellow flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Use in rock gardens, alpine troughs or in paving cracks. Grows: 1 -2” tall by 6-8” wide. 2 Calceolaria biflora ‘Gold Crest’ (Pocketbook Plant, Lady’s Purse, or Slipper Flower) Part shade. Soil: moist, peaty well-drained soil that isn’t too dry. Requires excellent drainage. Consider growing with a mulch of pea-gravel. This lovely alpine forms low, compact rosettes of hairy leaves from which arise wiry stems each bearing a pair of inflated pouch flowers. Flowers: golden yellow pouch like flowers marked with tiny red spots. Blooms: July to August. It performs well in, especially a rock garden alpine trough, or gravel scree. Good for the front of a shady border, alpine bed, container, or rock garden. Slugs and snails are a problem. Grows: 6” tall by 12” wide. 3 Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ (Carpathian Bellflower) Sun/part shade. Soil: good well-drained. Forms a low, cushion-shaped mound of small green leaves with wavy toothed edges. Flowers: white upward facing bell or cup shaped on upright branching stems. Blooms: late spring through summer. Will continue blooming for weeks if spent blossoms are regularly removed. Excellent choice for the rock garden, edging and in containers. Performs especially well in regions with cool nights during the summer. Plants should be divided every 2 to 4 years, in spring or fall. Grows to 6 -12” tall by 8 -12” wide. 4 Cornus Canadensis (Bunchberry) 4 Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer) Sun. Soil: needs good drainage and air flow. Often grown in dry, sunny areas with poor soil. Plants form a low, fast-spreading mat of silvery-grey leaves. Flowers: eye-catching tiny white flowers. Blooms: late spring to early summer. An indestructible choice for difficult sites, but be sure to plant this where its spreading habit will not become a problem. Beautiful spilling over rock walls or on steep sunny slopes, used as a lawn substitute. Also grows well in tubs or mixed containers. Easily divided in spring or fall. Plants should be clipped hard or mowed (to 2 inches) after blooming to maintain a tidy habit. Grows: 6 - 8” tall by 23 -29” wide. 4 Cornus candadensis (Bunchberry) Part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade including sun-dappled conditions in close to full shade. Avoid dry soils. Best performance is in the shade of trees and shrubs. A shrubby deciduous ground cover that spreads by creeping rhizomes. This dwarf species of dogwood produces the same shaped leaves and flowers found on the familiar Cornus florida tree except in smaller size. Flowers: petal-like white bracts which give way to clusters of berry-like drupes (1/4” diameter) which ripen in August to bright red remaining on the plant until late fall unless consumed by birds. Drupes are edible.. Blooms: spring. Grows: 4 -9” tall by 6 -12” wide. 6 Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Grande’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: starry flowers with petals that are garnet red around the perimeter with bright pink and white inner halos surrounding a yellow center. Blooms: early summer through fall. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 6 Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Amethyst’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: starry flowers with petals that are pink around the perimeter surrounding a bright purple center. Blooms: early summer through fall. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 4 Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Garnet’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: starry flowers with petals that are garnet red around the perimeter with bright pink and white inner halos surrounding a yellow center. Blooms: early summer through fall. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 10 Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Topaz’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: starry flowers with petals that are orange around the perimeter, white on the inside. In between is a pink halo, all off-setting a yellow center. Blooms: early summer through fall. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 2 Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Rosequartz’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: starry flowers with petals that are rose-pink with a white inner halo surrounding a yellow center. Blooms: early summer through fall. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 2 Delosperma nubigenum ‘Wheels of Wonder Fire Wonder’ (Ice Plant) Sun. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Mulch with gravel to keep crowns dry. Drought tolerant once established. Withhold water in fall to harden off plants for winter. This species forms a low mat of succulent, evergreen leaves, Foliage turns bronze in winter. Flowers: large, bright orange-red flowers. Blooms: late spring through summer. Excellent as a groundcover, in the rock garden or wall, for edging, and especially as a lawn substitute. Attractive to butterflies. Easily propagated by breaking off short pieces and simply sticking them into the ground; new roots will form within just a few weeks. Grows: 4-5” tall by 20 -23” wide. 9 Edraianthus tenuifolius (Grassy Bells) Sun/part shade. Soil: it does not like to be wet during the winter, so good drainage is critical. Once it is established, it is drought tolerant. This ornamental grass has tufts of narrow grass-like leaves. Flowers: upward facing purple flower clusters. The flowers are large in comparison to the little tuft of grassy leaves, and they can reach 2 inches across. Blooms: early summer. Is well-suited to containers, rockeries, or alpine gardens. Grows: 4” tall by 4” wide. 4 Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Profusion’ (Mexican Fleabane Daisy) Sun/part shade. Soil: best in sandy soil. Being native to Mexico, this plant is well suited to arid, warm summers. Seeds can be scattered into odd cracks and corners where they will germinate and grow. Plants form a low mound of grey-green leaves. Free blooming plants with small daisy-like flowers blooming for months. Ideal for patios, rockeries and containers. Flowers: white fading to pink. Blooms: Summer. Cut back after flowering to prolong bloom. Attractive to butterflies. Grows 6 - 8” tall and wide. 2 Euonymus fortunei ‘Wolong Ghost’ (Wintercreeper) Sun/part shade. Soil: average with medium moisture and well drained. Does not tolerate wet soils. Spreads by creeping stems which root where they touch the dark green with silvery white veins. Deer resistant.Grows: 6-12” tall by 3-4 ft. wide. 8 Fragaria ‘Lipstick’ (Ornamental Strawberry) Sun/part shade. Soil: well drained, somewhat sandy, fertile, slightly acidic. Glossy dark green leaves have three tooth-edged leaflets, turning red tones in winter. Cut back in early spring to force new growth and prevent stem buildup. Forms a slightly mounded with luscious dark green foliage. Has a creeping habit making it a wonderful groundcover. Flowers: deep rose red. Small berries also appear, but are not advisable to eat. Blooms: April to June. Native to Pacific Coast beaches. Grows: 6-8” tall by 8” wide. 6 Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) Shade. Soil: dry, sharply-drained soils. This plant will grow poorly or die in any soil that is not well-drained. Avoid unamended clay soils. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. Water sparingly during the growing season. Spreads by creeping roots and self-seeding. Forms an attractive groundcover in moist, shady areas. Mat-forming. Leaves are fragrant, lance-shaped, dark green whorls of 6-8 along square stems. Slender, square stems encircled every inch or so by six to eight aromatic bristle-tipped leaves. Dried leaves are used in sachets or potpourris and perfumes. Leaves are sometimes used to flavor teas and cold fruit drinks. Stems used to make May wine. Flowers: clusters of tiny white flowers appear above foliage. Blooms: April to May. Self-sows freely. Grows: 4-8” tall by 9-18” wide. 1 Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Crystal Rose’ (Dwarf Cranesbill) Sun/part shade. Soil: tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including dry conditions. Fairly drought-tolerant, once established. Forms a low, spreading, compact mat of fragrant, dark-green leaves. Foliage develops an orange tint in fall with the onset of cooler temperatures. Flowers: clusters of long-lasting, bright magenta-pink flowers Blooms: late spring through late summer. Excellent container plant, as a groundcover, in the rock garden and for edging. Very easy to grow and easily divided in spring or early fall. Deer resistant. Grows: 6-8” tall by 12-18” wide. 5 Gypsophila cerastioides (Alpine Baby's Breath or Soapwort) Sun. Soil: Requires a well-drained site. Drought tolerant. Forms a compact tuft or mound of small, rounded fresh green leaves, with taller branching stems that are studded with starry flowers. May remain evergreen in mild winters. Flowers: white with tiny pink veins. Blooms: late spring into the summer. Well suited to growing in the rock garden, rock wall or alpine trough. Clumps may be divided in spring or early autumn. Attractive to butterflies. Grows: 4 -8” tall by 8 -12” wide. 3 Helianthemum nummularium ‘Wisley Pink’ (Sun Rose) Sun. Soil: hardier if soil is not too rich and is kept on the dry side. Good drainage is essential. Gray leaves are ½ to 1” long. Flowers: light pink 1” wide blossoms. Each blossom lasts only a day but new buds continue to open. Blooms: mid-spring to early summer. Shear plants back after flowering to neaten appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Set in niches in dry rock walls grow in planters, plant on mounds or slopes, or in rock gardens. Grows: 6-8” high by 3ft. wide. 1 Helianthemum nummularium ‘Wisley Primrose’ (Sun Rose) Sun. Soil: hardier if soil is not too rich and is kept on the dry side. Good drainage is essential. Gray leaves are ½ to 1” long. Flowers: light lemon yellow 1” wide blossoms. Each blossom lasts only a day but new buds continue to open. Blooms: mid-spring to early summer. Shear plants back after flowering to neaten appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Set in niches in dry rock walls grow in planters, plant on mounds or slopes, or in rock gardens. Grows 6-8” high by 3 ft. wide. 3 Helianthemum nummularium ‘Dazzler’ (Sun Rose) Sun. Soil: hardier if soil is not too rich and is kept on the dry side. Good drainage is essential. Matt green leaves are ½ to 1” long. Flowers: magenta-red, 1” wide blossoms. Each blossom lasts only a day but new buds continue to open. Blooms: mid-spring to early summer. Shear plants back after flowering to neaten appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Set in niches in dry rock walls grow in planters, plant on mounds or slopes, or in rock gardens. Grows 6-8” high by 3 ft. wide. 1 Helianthemum nummularium ‘Henfield Brilliant’ (Sun Rose) Sun. Soil: hardier if soil is not too rich and is kept on the dry side. Good drainage is essential. Silvery-grey leaves are ½ to 1” long. Flowers: coppery-coral to burnt-orange with yellow hearts. Single blossoms are 1” wide. Each blossom lasts only a day but new buds continue to open. Blooms: mid-spring to early summer. Shear plants back after flowering to neaten appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Set in niches in dry rock walls grow in planters, plant on mounds or slopes, or in rock gardens. Grows 6-8” high by 3 ft. wide. 1 Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben Ledi’ (Sun Rose) Sun. Soil: hardier if soil is not too rich and is kept on the dry side. Good drainage is essential. Silvery-grey leaves are ½ to 1” long. Flowers: deep rose-pink flowers with a darker eye, Single blossoms are 1” wide. Each blossom lasts only a day but new buds continue to open. Blooms: mid-spring to early summer. Shear plants back after flowering to neaten appearance and encourage repeat bloom. Set in niches in dry rock walls grow in planters, plant on mounds or slopes, or in rock gardens. Grows 6-8” high by 3 ft. wide. 6 Herniaria glabra ‘Green Carpet’ (Rupturewort) Sun/part shade. Soil: can be nutritionally poor soil. Adaptable to various soils. Evergreen perennial. Trailing plant with tiny bright green leaves. Foliage turns bronzy red in winter. Spreads by rooting stems. It has one long tap root which helps with water conservation. Flowers: tiny flowers are so small that they are easy to miss. They are also close to the same color of the leaves which makes it hard to see them. Use between stepping stones, on mounds, among rocks, as a lawn alternative, or in parking strips. It adds interest and color to container plantings. Endures the occasional footstep but not constant traffic. Grows 1-3” tall by 2 ft. wide. 12 Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ (Chameleon) Sun/part shade. Soil: requires consistent moisture, and it can grow in shallow water. It is a vigorous grower, and care must be taken to prevent it from overrunning the garden. A root barrier is recommended or plants can be grown in deep, bottomless containers in ponds. The Chameleon plant changes color, hence the common name. In shady areas, the leaves will be variegated green and cream. With more sun, they will take on striking hues of yellow, pink, and scarlet red. Foliage emits an odd scent reminiscent of orange peel when crushed. Foliage disappears completely in winter. Breaks dormancy relatively late in the season. Can spread aggressively in wet ground; curb growth with a barrier extending 8-12” into the soil. Flowers: inconspicuous clusters of white bracted somewhat like tiny dogwood blossoms. Blooms: early summer. Grows 6 -9” tall by 12 -16” wide. 7 Hypericum calycinum (Creeping St. Johnswort) Sun/part shade. Soil: tolerates poor soil. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Vigorous underground stems. Sort-stalked leaves 4” long are medium green in sun, yellow-green in shade. Considered a sub-shrub due to its somewhat woody character, and looks its best when trimmed back to 6” each spring. Tough, dense groundcover that competes successfully with tree roots. Fast growing; will control erosion. Clip or mow yearly during dormant season. It looks great in containers and also fits nicely into rock gardens or flower borders. Flowers: bright yellow 3” across. Blooms: throughout summer. Grows: 12” tall by 24” wide. 7 Hypericum x moseranum ‘Tricolor’ (St. Johnswort) Sun/part shade. Soil: tolerates poor soil. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Vigorous underground stems. A variegated form of St. John's Wort with colorful leaves that are dark green edged in exciting shades of pink, red, and cream. Flowers: 3” wide, golden yellow flowers are supported by bright red stems. Blooms: mid to late summer. Considered a sub-shrub due to its somewhat woody character, and looks its best when trimmed back to 6” each spring. Tough, dense groundcover that competes successfully with tree roots. Fast growing; will control erosion. Clip or mow yearly during dormant season. It looks great in containers and also fits nicely into rock gardens or flower borders. Grows: 12-18” tall by 2-3 ft. wide. 3 Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ (Candytuft) Sun/part shade. Soil: well drained. Avoid heavy clay soils that stay wet in winter. Drought tolerant, once established. Glossy narrow, dark green evergreen foliage forms a compact mound. Flowers: loads of good-sized white flowers for several weeks. Blooms: early spring to summer. Prune lightly right after blooming, but otherwise leave plants alone. Often seen cascading over rocks and walls, or used as a groundcover. Use in borders, edgings, small scale groundcovers, and in rock gardens. Not easily divided. Grows: 6 -8” tall by 12 -35” wide. 12 Laurentia fluviatilis (Blue Star Creeper) Sun/part sun. Soil: prefers a moist well drained soil. May benefit from watering in summer dry spells. Forms a low mat of round, green foliage. Perfect for the rock garden or between stepping stones. Looks excellent around taller perennials and is useful planted over bulbs. A sturdy groundcover that can tolerate foot traffic. Flowers: tiny light blue. Blooms: late spring to early summer. Cut back after bloom to freshen foliage and promote re-bloom. Will self-seed. Grows: 2” tall by 8 -12” wide. 6 Leptinella sgualida ‘Platt’s Black’ (Black Buttons) Sun/part shade. Soil: average. Regular moisture is essential. Fast growing shallow rooted groundcover. Leaves are miniature chocolate-purple and green fern-like. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. Keep away from slow- growing alpine plants because of its spreading tendency. Flowers: inconspicuous yellow button flowers. Blooms: spring. Perfect for pathways, edging and around stepping stones. Divide by digging up clumps in spring or early fall. Grows: 2” tall by 18” wide. 2 Lithodora diffusa ‘Heavenly Blue’ (Lithodora) Sun/part shade. Soil: must have a well-drained, acidic soil in order to thrive. Heavy clay soils are sure death. In colder regions this will benefit from a light covering of evergreen boughs as soon as the soil is frozen in late fall. Combines well with Heaths and Heathers, since plants have similar requirements. Evergreen. This selection forms a low, creeping mat of hairy grey-green leaves. Flowers: vivid deep blue tubular ½” long. Blooms: late spring. Use in rock gardens, spilling over walls, or as a small scale ground cover. Prune lightly in late summer by trimming the new tip shoots back by about half, to encourage a dense habit. Plants are shrubby, so hard pruning is not recommended. Grows 6-12” tall by 3-4 ft. wide. 1 Lysimachia nummularia ‘Midnight Sun’ (Moneywort, Creeping Jenny) Sun/part shade. Soil: reasonably moist well-drained, organic soil. Herbaceous perennial with prostrate stems that root as they grow along the ground. For that reason, it is used as a groundcover in gardens. Foliage is black purple. Flowers: yellow. Blooms: summer. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Deer resistant. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -18” wide. 2 Lysimachia nummularia ‘Sundew Springs’ (Moneywort, Creeping Jenny) Sun/part shade. Soil: reasonably moist well-drained, organic soil. Herbaceous perennial with prostrate stems that root as they grow along the ground. Shiny pointed golden foliage accents containers or the garden. Flowers: yellow. Blooms: summer. Capable of spreading beyond their allotted space. Make sure they don’t invade other plants. Grows: 10 -12” tall by 12 -18” wide. 6 Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort, Creeping Jenny) Sun/part shade. Moderate to regular water. Forms a mat of roundish, light green 1” leaves with purple stems. Flowers: yellow. Blooms: summer. Best used in containers and hanging baskets. Useful for naturalizing at woodland edges or in barely maintained areas. Capable of spreading beyond their allotted space. Make sure they don’t invade other plants. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Deer resistant. Grows: 4-8” tall by 2ft. 7 Pachysandra terminalis ‘Silver Edge’ (Japanese Spurge) Shade. Soil: organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained. Water regularly, when top 3” of soil is dry. This improved selection has attractive evergreen stems that hold extra glossy, bright green leaves. Spreads to form a dense carpet. Flowers: tiny white flowers. Blooms: spring to early summer. Excellent groundcover for small shady areas. Perfect for planting under the canopies of older trees, where little else grows. Dense enough to keep down weeds, it is a great solution for dark parts of the garden, where other herbaceous plants fear to tread. Works nicely in the front of shaded borders or as filler between larger shrubs. Grows: 6 -10” tall and spreads slowly by underground stems. 2 Penstemon pinifolius ‘Mersea Yellow’ (Pineleaf Beardtongue) Sun/part shade. Soil: needs fast draining soil. Avoid overly enriched soils. Needs a little more water than other Penstemons. Mulch the crowns with 1/4-10 crushed gravel which discourages crown rot by letting water drain off the crown quickly. Fertilize only lightly and then never again. Over fertilizing promotes the development of lush soft growth which leads to excessive die back in the winter. Dense needle-like bright green leaves. Flowers: soft yellow tubular flowers. Blooms: midsummer to frost. Grows: 12” tall by 18” wide. 4 Phlox subulata 'Spring Purple' (Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox)) Sun. Soil: Needs good drainage. Tolerates some drought when established. Evergreen. Tiny needle-like leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the year. Dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. A low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat. Flowers: masses of star-shaped purple flowers. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Blooms: early to late spring. Best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders. Should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows: 4 -6” tall by 12 -18” wide. 3 Primula vialii (Chinese Pagoda Primrose) Shade/part sun. Soil: requires a rich, moist soil that will not dry out in the summer. Flowers: upright stems with a rocket-shaped spike of flowers in a shocking combination of mauve-pink and scarlet red, Blooms: summer. Great for cutting. This species is not always long lived, but may self-seed when happy. Good choice for the waterside and excellent in shady parts of the rock garden. Lovely in drifts, try planting them in a woodland garden. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. Grows: 12 -18” tall by 6 -8” wide.

3 Rubus calycinoides ‘Emerald Carpet’ (Emerald Carpet Creeping Raspberry) Sun/part shade. Soil: prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Drought tolerant once established. Moderate to moderately-fast-growing evergreen groundcover. This durable, non-invasive variety forms a dense, spreading mat of rough-textured, emerald-green leaves that exhibit an attractive burgundy-tinge in the fall. Flowers: small white flowers. Blooms: spring. Fleshy, orange-colored berries appearing in summer and late-fall. Great groundcover for slopes, woodland areas, creeping around rock work, or in containers. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit. Requires occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows: 12” tall by 3 -5 ft. wide. 13 Sagina subulata (Irish Moss) Sun/part shade. Soil: good soil and good drainage and occasional feeding with slow release fertilizer. Dense, compact moss-like masses of slender green leaves on slender stems. Useful for filling gaps between paving blocks. Control humping by occasionally cutting out narrow strips the pressing or rolling lightly. Control slugs and cutworms. Grows: 1” tall by 18” wide. 3 Sagina subulata (Scotch Moss) Sun/part shade. Soil: good soil and good drainage and occasional feeding with slow release fertilizer. Dense, compact moss-like masses of slender golden green leaves on slender stems. Useful for filling gaps between paving blocks. Control humping by occasionally cutting out narrow strips the pressing or rolling lightly. Control slugs and cutworms. Grows: 1” tall by 18” wide. 4 Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander Red’ (Saxifrage) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil. Resents drought, cold winds, and sogginess. Tends to rot in heat and humidity. Protect from winter wet. Plants in full sun must have constant moisture. A light top-dressing of sand right after flowering will help to keep the clumps tight and free from root-rot. Compact, evergreen mat-forming with rosettes of leathery dark green leaves and serrated edges. Flowers: short stems of up- facing, cup-shaped, vivid red flowers. Blooms: March-May. Deadhead spent flowers, and divide clumps before summer heat sets in. Excellent as alpine plants for a rockery or trough, Does best in alpine rock gardens. Grows 4- 8” tall by 10 -12” wide. 2 Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Touran Deep Red’ (Saxifrage) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil. Resents drought, cold winds, and sogginess. Tends to rot in heat and humidity. Protect from winter wet. Plants in full sun must have constant moisture. A light top-dressing of sand right after flowering will help to keep the clumps tight and free from root-rot. Compact, evergreen mat-forming with rosettes of leathery dark green leaves and serrated edges. Flowers: short stems of up- facing, cup-shaped scarlet-red flowers. Blooms: March-May. Deadhead spent flowers, and divide clumps before summer heat sets in. Excellent as alpine plants for a rockery or trough, Do best in alpine rock gardens. Grows 4- 6” tall by 6 -12” wide. 1 Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Touran White’ (Saxifrage) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil. Resentful of drought, cold winds, and sogginess. Tends to rot in heat and humidity. Protect from winter wet. Plants in full sun must have constant moisture. A light top-dressing of sand right after flowering will help to keep the clumps tight and free from root-rot. Compact, evergreen mat-forming with rosettes of leathery dark green leaves and serrated edges. Flowers: short stems of up- facing, cup-shaped white flowers. Blooms: March-May. Deadhead spent flowers, and divide clumps before summer heat sets in. Excellent as alpine plants for a rockery or trough, Do best in alpine rock gardens. Grows 4- 6” tall by 6 -12” wide. 1 Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’ (Saxifrage) Shade. Soil: moist, well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil. Resentful of drought, cold winds, and sogginess. Tends to rot in heat and humidity. Protect from winter wet. A light top-dressing of sand right after flowering will help to keep the clumps tight and free from root-rot. This selection has intricately etched evergreen rosettes of thick rounded gray-green leaves with silver hairs and pewter veins. It has slender strawberry-like red runners with flashy maroon undersides, Flowers: wispy 5-petaled pink-tinged white flowers loosely arranged on delicate 18”stalks. Blooms: June–October. Deadhead spent flowers, and divide clumps before summer heat sets in. Excellent as alpine plants for a rockery or trough. Lends enchanting accents to the woodlands, rockery, or a small container. Grows 15 -18” tall by 6 -8” wide. 14 Soleirolia soleirolli (Baby Tears) Shade. Performs best in bright but indirect light. Soil: rich, organic, consistently moist but well-drained soils. Creeping stems form a lush, medium green mat. It is typically grown for its ornamental foliage. Flowers: tiny creamy white flowers. Blooms: May –June. Stems and tiny leaves are tender, juicy and easily injured, but its aggressive growth habit repairs damage quickly. Roots easily from pieces of stem. Can become an invasive pest. Good as an under planting for ferns or other shade loving plants. Can be used to carpet terrariums or space under greenhouse benches. Grows: 3 -6” tall by 3 -6 ft. wide. 6 Thymus praecox ‘Highland Cream’ (Creeping Thyme) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Drought tolerant. Evergreen creeping thyme with bright cram/gold foliage with a touch of green in the middle Flowers: soft pink to white flowers. Blooms: late spring. Use in entryways and patios or draping over a retaining wall. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Will take regular foot traffic. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows 1 -2” tall by 8 -12” wide. 3 Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' (Creeping Thyme) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Drought tolerant. Evergreen creeping thyme with bright cram/gold foliage with a touch of green in the middle Flowers: white flowers. Blooms: late spring. Use in entryways and patios or draping over a retaining wall. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Will take regular foot traffic. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows 1 -2” tall by 8 -12” wide. 3 Thymus doerfleri ‘Doone Valley’ (Creeping Thyme) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Drought tolerant. Evergreen creeping thyme with gold variegated foliage has a tangy lemon aroma. Flowers: tiny pinkish purple flowers. Blooms: August to October. Use in entryways and patios or draping over a retaining wall. Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Will take regular foot traffic. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Grows: 5” tall by 18” wide. 15 Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’ (Creeping Thyme) Sun. Soil: average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Tolerates drought. Dislikes moist to wet soils where rot may develop. This flat-growing evergreen variety features fragrant fuzzy green leaves. Flowers: soft salmon-pink flowers. Blooms: summer. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance, to control growth/spread or to limit unsightly woody stem growth. Divide plants that become densely woody. A strong grower, ideal as a drought- tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate foot traffic. Easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Grows: 2 -4” tall by 12 -23” wide. 8 Veronica hybrid ‘Waterperry Blue’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained. A trailing plant that roots as it spreads. During the cooler months glossy, small deep green leaves are flushed with burgundy and copper overtones. From mid-spring through summer, however, the foliage is a mat of pure green. Flowers: lavender-blue flowers with white eyes. Blooms: spring with sporadic flowering throughout summer and fall. Makes an excellent groundcover or alpine plant for the rock garden. It is also great at softening the hard edges of stone paths and walls. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 4-6” tall by 12” wide. 1 Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' (Creeping Speadwell) Sun/part shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. A semi-prostrate, spreading plant. Foliage is reddish-green in spring turning to deep green in summer and finally turning bronze in fall. Flowers: spires of tiny, round, blue flowers. Blooms: April to May. May re-bloom intermittently throughout the summer. Remove faded flower spires to prolong bloom. Nice edging plant along walks, driveways or any front-of-bed situation. Also makes colorful groundcover in light shade under trees and shrubs. Attracts butterflies. Grows: 8” tall by 12” wide. 6 Veronica prostrata ‘Goldwell’ (Speedwell) Sun. Soil: well-drained with extra organic material. Will thrive in sandy or gritty soils. Good drought tolerance once established. Spreading mats of variegated gold edged leaves. If a green shoot appears snip it out. Flowers: spikes of bright, purple-blue with white eyes. Blooms: late spring through early summer. Attracts butterflies. Grows 4” tall by 18-24” wide. 9 Vinca minor ‘Alba’ (Periwinkle) Sun/part shade. Soil: well-drained soil. Trailing, arching stems root where they touch soil. Miniature version, more restrained than vinca major. Shiny dark green, oval to oblong leaves. Evergreen. When plants mound up or are layered with old stems, shear or mow before new spring growth begins. Competes successfully with surface tree roots. Useful as ground and bank covers. Flowers: white. Blooms: spring. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 4-6” tall by 12-24” wide. 1 Vinca major ‘Variegated’ (Periwinkle) Sun/part shade. Soil: well-drained soil. Trailing, arching stems root where they touch soil. Shiny dark green, oval to oblong leaves strongly edged in white. Evergreen. Flowers: lavender blue. Blooms: spring. When plants mound up or are layered with old stems, shear or mow before new spring growth begins. Competes successfully with surface tree roots. Useful as ground and bank covers. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 1-2 ft. tall 5 Vinca major ‘Maculata’ (Periwinkle) Sun/part shade. Soil: well-drained soil. Will perform well in most any soil type so long as it drains well. Very heat and drought tolerant. Trailing, arching stems root where they touch soil. Evergreen. Dark green leaves with unevenly variegated yellow-green centers. Space plants 8" to 14" apart depending on how quickly you would like the area to fill in. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Flowers: small lavender flowers. Blooms: summer. Generally used in mixed containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 3-6” tall by 10 -14” wide. 5 Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ (Periwinkle) Sun/part shade Soil: well-drained soil. Forms a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves. Evergreen. Very shade tolerant, the leaves will sometimes scorch in too much sun. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established. Stems root into the ground readily, and the new plants that form may be easily moved to a new location in spring or early fall. Mowing the patch low after blooming every couple of years will help to keep it thick. Plant 4 to 10 plants per square yard. Flowers: deep wine-purple flowers. Blooms: spring. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 4-6” tall by 18-23” wide. 5 Viola soronia ‘Freckles’ (Woolly Violet) Part shade. Soil: requires consistently moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. Forms a mound of large almost smooth heart-shaped leaves, to 5” wide. Flowers: large pearl-white flowers each heavily spotted and freckled with deep china blue. Blooms: spring to early summer. Stunning in border fringes, rockeries, gravel gardens, and bowls and tubs. Can be mixed with summer patio flowering and foliage plants. Also excellent in containers. Will seed freely, so choose a site where they can spread. Flowers are edible. Native to Eastern North America. Grows: 6 -8” tall by 6 -12” wide. 6 Viola lutea ‘Blackout’ (Horned Violet) Part shade. Soil: grow in humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Round-toothed, ovate, evergreen leaves. Spreads by creeping, ascending stems to 12” wide. Flowers: black with bright yellow eyes. Blooms: spring and re-blooms again in the fall if sheared slightly. Watch for slugs and snails. Use in borders, woodland gardens, rockeries, gravel gardens, and bowls and tubs. Can be mixed with summer patio flowering and foliage plants. Also excellent in containers. Grows: 6 -8” tall by 8 -12” wide. 1 Viola ‘Etain’ (Violet) Part shade/ shade. Soil: moist, rich, well-drained soil and benefits from regular fertilizing and steady watering. A rare and elegant viola. An evergreen clump forming viola. Flowers: large 1¾” wide, pale lemon yellow blossoms with contrasting lavender-purple margins. Fragrant. Blooms: heaviest from late spring to early summer, but will continue to send up flowers sporadically throughout the summer and into fall. To stimulate additional flower production, plants should be sheared back periodically when blooming begins to decline. Plants can also be sheared back in early spring to remove any winter-damaged foliage. Use in beds and borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and as a groundcover. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows: 6 -8” tall by 6 -8” wide. 1 Viola cornuta ‘Columbine’ (Tie-Dye Violet) Part sun/shade. Soil: fertile well-drained soil. Forms clumps of semi-evergreen oval leaves. Flowers: fragrant, white, yellow-eyed and heavily streaked with lilac and lavender tones throughout. Blooms: late spring continuing through summer and into fall if deadheaded occasionally. Use in beds and borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and as a groundcover. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows: 6—10” tall by 8 -12” wide. 9 Viola ‘Blueberry Blush’ (Violet) Part sun/shade. Soil: fertile well-drained soil. Flowers: each petal is suffused with blueberry-blue spreading from the center. Flowers have a light, sweet fragrance and rise above heart-shaped leaves. Blooms: late spring continuing through summer and into fall if deadheaded occasionally. Use in beds and borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and as a groundcover. Attracts birds and butterflies. Grows: 8 -10" tall by12" wide. Ferns 2 Adianthum venustum ‘Himalayan’ (Maidenhair Fern) Shade. Soil: humus-rich, loose, well-drained soil that is kept moist at all times. Unlike most hardy maidenhair ferns, Himalayan maidenhair fern is also evergreen. But perhaps most enchanting is the way that its small fronds unfurl in late winter with a warm, bronze blush. These mature to fresh spring green, contributing a wonderland effect to the woodland garden. Spreads very slowly, so it can be used to line paths or as a groundcover in shady locations. It is an excellent foil for other woodland and shade garden plants. Grows: 6” tall by3 ft. wide. 4 Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoria’ (Lady Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: prefer rich, damp soil. Relatively tolerant of sun and dry soil as compared to many other ferns but only if soil is kept constantly moist. Shelter from wind to protect fronds from breaking. This deciduous selection has fronds whose pinnae crisscross to form x's and has crested pinnae tips. They spread nicely but don't run. A very low maintenance plant. Divide clumps in spring every few years to reposition crowns at the soil level. Grows: 1- 2ft. tall by 1 ½ - 2 ft. wide. 3 Athyrium niponicum var pictum ‘Regal Red’ (Japanese Painted Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: prefers humus-rich, loose, evenly moist soils, but will tolerate long periods of drought once it is established. It is best in partial or bright shade. It forms a small mound. Although deciduous, this cultivar holds its fronds well into the fall. The dark violet red interior of each frond is contrasted by bright silver edges making each leaflet distinct and creating an overall tapestry effect which gets even more beautiful as it ages. The pinnae also twist a little giving the frond a "fluffed" up look. Leaves color up more with a bit of sun exposure. It looks particularly good edging a woodland walkway, in shady borders or in containers. The perfect companion for Hostas, Heucheras, and other shade-loving perennials. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Well-behaved, non-spreading habit. Plants may be divided in spring every 3 or 4 years if desired. Grows: 12 -18” tall by 18 -23” wide. 1 Crytomium falactum (Japanese Holly Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: moist, humusy, well-drained soils. Good soil drainage is essential to protect roots from rotting in winter. Crowns may be mulched with straw in winter. An evergreen fern that typically grows in a dense, vase-shaped clump. Arching, glossy, dark green fronds are noted for their thick, leathery pinnae, which are sickle- shaped. Grow in woodland areas and shaded areas of borders or rock gardens or a border for tree or shrub areas. Grows: 1 -2 ft. tall by 2 -3 ft. wide. 10 Crytomium fortunei var. clivicolum (Fortune’s Hardy Holly Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: moist, humusy, well-drained soils. Good soil drainage is essential to protect roots from rotting in winter. An evergreen fern that features stiff, upright, dull green fronds (to 2 1/2' long), each with 12-26 pairs of stiff, leathery pinnae. It differs from other holly ferns in that it is a more compact plant and more lanceolate and slightly larger pinnae that do not exceed 12 pairs per frond, the pinnae color is pale yellow green, and the fronds are more horizontally arching. Plants are known to escape gardens and naturalized. Grows: 1 -2 ft. tall and wide. 7 Dryopteris affinis ‘The King’ (Golden-scaled Male Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: prefers humus-rich, loose, evenly moist soils. Plants are clumping in habit, and well suited to use in any moist, shady situation. Semi-evergreen. It forms a medium to large-sized clump of arching, deep- green fronds, each leaflet “crested” or divided at the tips. Use in shady borders, tubs or mixed containers, where it combines beautifully with other shade-loving plants, such as Hostas, Heucheras, or Hellebores. The old fronds should be trimmed off in spring. Mulch around the plants with dead leaves in the fall, to help conserve moisture in summer. Grows: 23 -47” tall by 29 -35” wide. 6 Dryopteris tokyonensis ‘Tokyo Wood Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: prefers average soil that is moist, humusy and rich in organic matter. Develops slowly. Site in a location sheltered from strong winds to protect the fronds. An erect, vase-shaped, deciduous clump fern that typically grows from a crown of rhizomes adding a nice vertical accent in the woodland garden. Deer resistant. Grows: 1½ -3 ft. tall and wide. 3 Polyslichum munitum (Western Sword Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: grows best in a well-drained acidic soil rich in humus. It can put up with difficult soil and can survive occasional dry periods, but does well only with consistent moisture. Can tolerate light sunlight. They also respond well to regular, light applications of fertilizer. The dark green evergreen fronds of this fern grow in a tight clump spreading out radially from a round base and are attractive year-around. They are single-pinnate, with the pinnae alternating on the stalk. It is robust, reliable, and virtually maintenance free. Trim off the oldest fronds each spring. Divide in spring. Native to western North America, where it occurs along the Pacific coast. Grows: 3 -6 ft. tall and wide. 3 Thelypteris decursive-pinnata (Japanese Beach Fern) Shade/part shade. Soil: best grown in consistently moist, humusy, slightly acidic soils that are rich in organic matter. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Best pale green color usually occurs in part shade. A deciduous fern that grows from an erect rhizome. It is a vigorous grower that forms a clump of narrow, upright, pinnae. Has light green fronds that are tapered at both ends and have winged rachis. Spreads very slowly by runners from an erect rhizome. Ideal for the front of a moist, shady border. Grows: 12 -23” tall by 18 -23” wide. Grasses 2 Arrhenatherum elatius ‘Variegatum’ (Bulbous Oat Grass) Sun/part shade. Regular water. Soil: well drained. Will rot out in heavy clay soil. Clumping, cool-season, semi deciduous, perennial grass. Tufts of gray-green, soft, linear leaves, heavily striped with bluish-green and white leaves. Non-invasive. Great along the edge of paths or planted with other different colored grassy plants or dark- tones plants like purple Euphorbia. For best appearance cut to the ground in fall. Grows 8-12” tall and wide. 2 Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ (Feather Reed Grass) Sun. Soil: average, medium to wet soils. Prefers rich, consistently moist soils that do not dry out. Reportedly does well in heavy clay soils. Blooms well in light shade, but generally tends to produce fewer flowers and develop floppier foliage as the amount of shade increases. Clumps of narrow leaves to 18 -36” tall are dwarfed by flower stems which rise to 5 ft. Flowers: pinkish green feathery flower spikes. Flowers are followed by golden seeds which mature to tan. Seeds often persist into winter. Seeds are sterile. Blooms: July to February. Cut clumps to the ground in late winter just before the new spring shoots appear Good choice for a rain garden. Grows: 2 ½ - 3 ft. tall by 1½ - 2 ft. wide. 3 Carex oshimensis ‘Eversheen’ (Eversheen Weeping Sedge) Part sun/shade. Soil: well-drained moist garden soil. They do not like to be waterlogged. Neat weeping evergreen clump with brightly variegated dark green leaves striped with gold centers, gracefully arching Perfect for a splash of color in the shade garden. A great combination with variegated Hostas and ferns or as a ground cover or container plant. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and forms a neat, easily controlled mound. Grows: 16” tall and wide. 3 Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ (Variegated Japanese Sedge) Part sun/shade. Tends to not do well in full shade. Morning sun or light shade is best. Soil: Moist to wet soil. Water regularly but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering - surprisingly drought tolerant for a sedge. A fine-textured sedge that typically grows in a low, grass-like mounded clump. Its leaves feature a broad, creamy, yellowish-white center stripe bordered on each side by thin narrow dark green margins. Foliage color is richer in part shade than in the sun. If foliage gets funky, cut it back almost to the ground in late winter to renew. In winter brownish insignificant flowers appear that rise not much above the foliage before arching downward and are best trimmed off with an annual cut back of the plant in spring. It is very striking as an accent plant or ground cover, in rock gardens and in mass plantings in a morning sun or bright shady location. Also useful on the edge of the water garden but dislikes complete submersion. Deer resistant. Grows: 8-12” tall and 12-18” wide. 3 Carex caryophyllea ‘Beatlemania’ (Striped Mop-top Sedge) Part shade/full shade. Soil: well-drained moist soil. While it is native in alkaline grasslands, it seems to adapt well to slightly acidic soils as well. They do not like to be waterlogged. The soft green, finely textured leaves have very wide, creamy yellow edges. Long recurved leaves cascade to the ground, giving the clump a mop head appearance. If plants look tattered in early spring, cut them back to the ground. The new foliage will quickly fill back in. Use it as a low ground cover, in rock gardens, or in containers. It looks particularly good on slopes. Grows: 6” tall by 24” wide. 4 Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ (Tuffed Hair Grass) Part sun. Soil: moist acid humus rich soils. Tolerates a variety of moisture regimes including well drained soils and sites with seasonal flooding. Endures short periods of drought but not long term flooding. A clump forming perennial grass. The tufted foliage is narrow, dark green and semi-evergreen. Flowers: airy panicles of chartreuse yellow florets with hair like awns are displayed above the foliage in loose openly branched panicles. They mature into a bronzy-gold color and remain until frost. Blooms: summer. Old foliage and seed stalks can be cut to the ground in late winter. Attractive to birds. Grows: 1 -2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide. 14 Hakonechloa macra ‘Areola’ (Japanese Forest Grass) Sun/part shade. Soil: rich moist, well-drained. humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Best grown in climates with cool summer temperatures. Plant foliage will burn in full sun. A golden-striped form of Hakone grass. It is a rhizomatous, deciduous perennial grass that typically grows in dense spreading clumps featuring gracefully arching green leaves variegated with gold longitudinal striping. Flowers: yellow-green flowers appear in loose, nodding panicles. Blooms: mid-summer. Spreads slowly by underground runners; never invasive. Excellent spreading ornamental grass for shade groundcover or accent for woodland gardens, shaded areas of mixed borders, along paths and walks, rock gardens, slopes, sprawling over rocks, or in containers. Grows: 12 -18” tall and wide. 6 Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ (Blue Oat Grass) Sun. Soil: moist acid humus rich soils. Crown rot may occur in moist, poorly drained soils. Densely packed evergreen steel blue leaves tend to widen as they mature. The leaves gently spray upward and arch back downward at the tips. It differs from the species by having slightly wider leaf blades, better blue color, better disease resistance (especially to rust) and better tolerance for heat and humidity. Flowers: bluish-brown flowers arranged in open, one-sided panicles arching at the tip appear on erect stems rising well above the foliage clump. Flower spikes mature to a golden wheat color by fall. Blooms: June. Use in borders or rock gardens or mass for ground cover. Effective foundation plant as an accent or in conjunction with dwarf blue spruces or junipers. Grows: 2 -3 ft. tall by 1½ - 2 ft. wide. 3 Koeleria glauca ‘Tiny Tot’ (Blue Hair Grass) Sun. Soil: average, well-drained loam. This selection was made for the shorter flower stems which sit right inside the silver blue foliage. Distinct blue-green fine-textured foliage that's topped by narrow erect flower panicles. Flowers: short seed heads open light green and then age to a buff color in mid-summer. Blooms: late spring to fall. This is a cool season grass so it will start growing in early spring, slows down in summer, and continues into late fall. Cut back in very early spring, trimming off only top half of foliage, leaving a good base for new growth. Excellent for small gardens, edging, containers, and fairy gardens. Deer resistant. Grows: 8 -10" tall by 8 -12" wide. 3 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Stardust’ (Dwarf Maiden Grass) Sun. Soil: moist fertile soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types; moderately drought tolerant. Clump forming dwarf cultivar with narrow green blades 3 ft. tall, featuring yellow dots which are very noticeable. Flowers: burgundy plumes which hold up well to wind and snow. Blooms: September through frost. It can be divided when it shows signs of life in the spring, continuing until the new growth is about 18" tall; only in the spring. Suited to planting in narrow borders or even as a specimen plant featured in a small courtyard. Also use in a border, low screen or hedge, massing, by the water, and in dried floral arrangements. Grows: 5 ft. tall and wide. 3 Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebra Grass, Japanese Silver Grass) Sun. Soil: moist fertile soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types; moderately drought tolerant. Distinctive yellowish-white, horizontal banding on the leaves of this cultivar distinguish it from nearly all other grasses. These irregularly spaced marks seem to glow when backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun. This grass is very similar to 'Strictus' but forms widely arching clumps instead of being strictly upright. Mature specimens may need staking. This grass requires a very long, hot growing season to be able to produce flowers. Flowers: spectacular pinkish copper plumes. As the seeds mature, they become fluffy, and are a great accent to the tan winter foliage. Blooms: early fall. It can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. Plant this grass where its winter interest can be enjoyed. Trim to the ground in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be divided in spring before new growth appears. Grows: 6 -8 ft. tall by. 4 -6 ft. wide. 8 Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’ (Fountain Grass) Sun. Tolerates part shade, but may not flower in too much shade. Soil: light, well drained. Forms graceful, spreading clumps of deeper green foliage. Foliage turns straw colored in winter. Flowers: showy, smoky rose- purple flower spikes arch upward and outward from the foliage clump. Foliage changes to yellowish-tan in fall, and usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Blooms: flower spikes persist over a very long bloom period from early June to September before eventually disintegrating. A warm season fountain grass. Seldom self- sows Cut back previous year’s foliage by early spring. Grows: 36 -40” tall by 24 -36” wide. 6 Phalaris arundinacea ‘Strawberries and Cream’ (Ribbon Grass) Sun/part shade. Soil: moist to wet soil. Loves moisture. An herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit, forming a wide patch of attractive grassy leaves which emerge pink in spring, turning green in color with prominent white stripes and tinges of pink. The foliage often turns tan in fall. Flowers: neither the flowers nor fruit are ornamentally significant. Blooms: tan spikes appear in summer. This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep. Can be invasive. Must be restrained in a garden. Choose a site where this grass can wander freely, such as a groundcover, naturalizing or woodland gardens, or plant in tubs and containers. Will benefit from a hard clip back in midsummer, just as the flower spikes appear, in order to rejuvenate the foliage. Cut back in early spring. Easily divided in spring or fall. Good for soil retention. Grows: 18 -27” tall by 35 -47” wide. 3 Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) Sun. Soil: moderately fertile, well drained. Drought tolerant. Bright green foliage resembles delicate filaments that arise in elegant, vase-like clumps and sill outward like a soft fountain. In summer it bears a profusion of feathery panicles which mature from foamy-green to blonde. Cut back old foliage in early spring. Deer resistant. Grows 1-3 ft. tall by 1-3 ft wide. Vines 1 Actinida deliciosa (Male Fuzzy Kiwi) Sun. Tolerates light shade. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. A vigorous, fast-growing, woody vine. Flowers: slightly fragrant, greenish-white flowers appear on year-old wood but are not particularly showy since they are commonly hidden by the foliage. Blooms: late spring. Fuzzy brown, edible fruits ripen in early fall. Both male and female plants must be grown in order for proper pollination and fruiting to occur. This fast growing vine can be grown both for its beautiful foliage and its fruit. Rapid growth habit makes it suitable for a variety of cover-type uses such as trellises, arbors, patio overheads, fences, or walls. May need frequent pruning. Grows: 20 -30 ft. tall or more. 1 Aristdurior durior (Dutchman’s Pipe) Sun/part shade. Soil: grows best in moist, well-drained ordinary soil. A fast-growing vine which will quickly create a dense screen and shade. The huge 8 -10” wide, heart-shaped leaves are dark green with a coarse texture. Flowers: pipe-shaped, mahogany and cream flowers are produced but are inconspicuous which is why this vine is mainly grown for its foliage. Blooms: late spring, It is ideal for covering a fence, wall, or strong trellis. Can be used for screening purposes in urban areas because it fills in quickly and is very tolerant of urban conditions. Grows: 30 ft. tall. 3 Billardiera longiflora (Tasmainia Vine) Sun/part shade. Cool feet and sun at its head suits it best. Soil: average water in well-drained soil. An evergreen twining vine native to Tasmania. Thin leaves seldom exceed 1/4" wide and stretch up to 2' long. Wiry stems twine quickly around any support and grow quickly when established. Flowers: sweetly scented, tubular creamy chartreuse bell flowers followed by metallic blue edible berries. Blooms: April and are followed by marble sized electric purple fruit in late summer. Suitable for growing in large containers. Grows: 10' tall by 8' wide in 5 years. 4 Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’ (Cross Vine) Sun/part shade. Tolerates full shade, but best flower production occurs in sun. Soil: average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. A better-behaved cousin to the trumpet vine, it is a colorful solution for a fence or arbor with afternoon shade. A vigorous, semi-evergreen to evergreen woody vine that climbs by branched tendrils with adhesive disks. It is grown primarily for its attractive flowers and its ability to rapidly cover structures with attractive foliage. Claws at the end of its tendrils allow it to cling to stone, bricks and fences without support. Leaves are opposite, 4 -6” long by 2” wide, with a third leaflet modified into a tendril. Leaves change from dark green in summer to reddish-purple in winter. Flowers: showy, orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers 2” long and 1½” across which hang in clusters of 2 to 5. Blooms: both spring and fall. Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering if needed. Established plants may send up root suckers which should be removed if spread is not desired. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows: 30 ft. tall. 1 Clamatis ‘Vancouver Fragrant Star’ Sun/part shade. Soil: well-drained soil, with mulch or a ground cover to shade its feet. Plant slightly deep. Flowers: pure white, 6 -8“ star-shaped blossoms open to reveal striking deep red stamens with a delightful vanilla scent plus a repeat autumn bloom. Blooms: May, June and September. Pruning Group 1 -prune lightly. Blooms on the previous year's wood, do not cut it back hard at the end of winter. Groom it after its first round of bloom in the spring. Be sure to feed it at that time to encourage good new growth and bloom. Grows: 6 -8 ft. tall. 2 Passiflora caerulea (Blue Passionflower) Sun. Soil: loose, sandy or gravelly soils. Too much manure or compost will result in lush vegetative growth and poor flowering. Go light on fertilizer and water deeply, but infrequently to encourage roots to reach deep into the ground. The ideal location is against a warm south-facing wall where an overhang prevents excessive drenching by heavy rains. It is a twining vine with shiny deeply lobed dark green leaves which cover the stems. It is one of the hardiest of varieties. Evergreen in frost-free areas. Flowers: lightly scented 3 -4” flowers which have ruffled outer petals and sepals surround an intricately arranged center ring of blue, white and purple. Flowers are followed by egg-size deep orange fruits which are edible. Blooms: sporadically during summer, increasing in late summer through autumn. It flowers on new growth, so they may be pruned early in the growing season. It is best to cut some stems back nearly to the base. The terminal buds may be pinched out to encourage branching. Always keep some green foliage on the plant to keep the sap rising and encourage rapid regrowth. Prone to spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Grows: 10 -15 ft. tall. 2 Schizophragma ‘Iwa-Garami’ (Japanese Hydrangia Vine) Sun/part shade. Particularly useful for partial shade. Soil: moist, permeable, acidic soil. Deciduous. Slow-growing climber which climbs by adventitious roots. Leaves are glossy, dark green, almost round, heart-shaped and deeply serrated around the edges. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. The leaves of this variety are smaller than those of the species. Hardy to -20 degrees. Flowers: small, creamy white, honey-scented flowers are densely packed in flattened cymes. Blooms: summer. Excellent for growing up trees, pergolas, walls or as ground cover. Grows: 7 ft. tall by 5 ft. wide in 10 years.

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