HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Achillea - Yarrow
Fire King Yarrow Achillea millefolium ‘Fire King’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, flat flower heads are a showy deep carmine red. Vigorous growing perennial with dark green, finely-textured, aromatic foliage. Drought tolerant.
Summer Pastels Yarrow Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’
Height: 18” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Flowers are a mix of pastel shades in white, yellow, salmon, orange, red and purple. Foliage is deep green with a fern-like texture. Drought tolerant. Peachy Seduction Yarrow Moonshine Yarrow Achillea ‘Moonshine’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An abundance of deep lemon-yellow flowers add colour to the flower garden all summer long. Foliage is silver-grey and this plant has a non-spreading habit. Drought tolerant.
Peachy Seduction Yarrow New Achillea ‘Peachy Seduction’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Part of the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has large clusters of glowing peach-pink flowers. Drought tolerant.
Saucy Seduction Yarrow Achillea ‘Saucy Seduction’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Saucy Seduction Yarrow Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Part of the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has rich rose-pink flowers with a tiny white eye. Drought tolerant.
Strawberry Seduction Yarrow Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Part of the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has large clusters of strawberry red flowers with a tiny yellow eye. Deep green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Sunny Seduction Yarrow Achillea ‘Sunny Seduction’
Height: 18-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Dried flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A selection from the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. Flow- ers open intense lemon yellow, lightening to pastel yellow, grey-green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Aconitum - Monkshood
Blue Monkshood Aconitum napellus
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Blue Monkshood Bishops Goutweed Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Stunning deep purplish-blue to violet flower spikes over attractive deeply cut foliage. Prefers cool and moist soil.
Aegopodium - Goutweed
Bishops Goutweed Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Groundcover, Invasive Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 1
An attractive groundcover for sun or shade with light green and white variegated leaves. Tiny, creamy-white flowers. An excellent plant for those tough to grow areas.
Agastache - Anise-Hyssop
Blue Fortune Anise-Hyssop Agastache foeniculum ‘Blue Fortune’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Showy lavender blue, bottlebrush-like flowers on strong, upright stems. Foliage has a distinct licorice scent. This plant has a very lengthy blooming period and is drought tolerant. Blue Fortune Anise-Hyssop 55 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS Ajuga - Bugleweed
Black Scallop Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Glossy, almost black, scalloped leaves make this variety stand out. Deep blue flowers appear on short spikes in spring.
Bronze Beauty Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Glossy foliage is a metallic bronze with deep blue flower spikes.
Burgundy Glow Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Burgundy red foliage with cream and green variegation has bright blue flowers in spring.
Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Black Scallop Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Bugleweed Burgundy Glow Bugleweed Glossy, narrow chocolate-brown leaves form a low spreading mat. Spikes of bright blue flowers appear in spring.
Silver Queen Bugleweed Ajuga reptans ‘Silver Queen’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Attractive ground cover with grey green leaves edged with white. Blue flowers in early spring.
Alcea - Hollyhocks
Chaters Double Hollyhocks Alcea rosea
Height: 5-7’ (150-210 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar: Description:
Chaters Double Mixed ………… double blooms in shades of red, pink, white and yellow Peaches ’n’ Dreams Hollyhocks Chaters Double Scarlet ……….. large ruffled ball-shaped double red flowers Peaches ’n’ Dreams Hollyhocks Chaters Peaches ‘n’ Dreams .... double blooms of creamy peach
Fiesta Time Hollyhocks Alcea rosea ‘Fiesta Time’
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Short spikes of rose pink, fringed, double flowers. The compact height makes this an appealing plant for the garden.
Black Watch Hollyhocks Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’
Height: 5-7’ (150-210 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep chocolate-maroon, single flowers are produced on tall, strong stocks. Deep green foliage.
Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla - Lady’s Mantle
Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla molls ‘Thriller’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Border Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Beautiful scalloped, fuzzy gray-green leaves catch tiny water droplets that glimmer in the morning sun. Produces sprays of tiny, yellow-green flowers.
Amsonia - Blue Star
Blue Ice Blue Star Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Border Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3/4
Clusters of navy blue buds open to large periwinkle blue flowers. Broader, bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Forms a dense compact mound.
56 Blue Ice Blue Star Perennial Selection Guide see page 92 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Anemone - Windflower
Snowdrop Anemone Anemone sylvestris
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Delicate, nodding, pure white, fragrant flowers appear in late spring and may flower again in fall. Quickly forms a dense patch.
Grapeleaf Anemone Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ Grapeleaf Anemone Height: 3-4’ (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Snowdrop Anemone
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
The hardiest and most vigorous growing of all the fall flowering anemones. Masses of china- pink flowers are held on branching stalks above deep green foliage.
Antennaria - Pussy-toes
Pink Pussy-toes Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’
Height: 4-6” (10-15cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Tiny, silver-gray leaves quickly form a low growing dense mat. Short stems bear tiny clusters of rosy-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Aquilegia - Columbine Pink Pussy-toes Pink Pussy-toes Alpine Columbine Aquilegia alpina
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright violet-blue flowers form over a compact mound of deep blue-green leaves.
Origami Mix Columbine Aquilegia x caerulea ‘Origami Mix’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Plants have a compact habit, the large upfacing blooms are usually bicoloured in shades of blue, pink, red or yellow. Remove spent flowers to promote longer blooming time.
Little Lanterns Columbine Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
Height: 10” (25 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An exciting new columbine with deep red and yellow nodding flowers top a compact mound of blue -green foliage. Little Lantern Columbine Black Barlow Columbine Little Lantern Columbine Black Barlow Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Black Barlow’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Stunning, dark maroon-black, double flowers make this a wonderful addition to any garden.
Nora Barlow Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Stunning, multi-layered double flowers in a stunning combination of pink rimmed with green and white. Short spurs instead of the typical backward-pointing spurs.
Arabis - Rock Cress
Compinkie Rock Cress Arabis caucasica ‘Compinkie’ Compinkie Rock Cress
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Shades of light pink to dark pink flowers cover the soft olive-green foliage when in bloom. This plant is useful for cascading over rock gardens and walls.
Aralia - Spikenard
Sun King Spikenard Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, bright gold compound leaves, in heavier shade foliage will change to a lime green. Tiny white flowers give way to purple-black berries in fall. A showy addition to any garden. Sun King Spikenard 57 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS Armeria - Sea Thrift
Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift Armeria maritima ‘Dusseldorf Pride’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Long considered the best pink variety with rosy-magenta flower heads.
Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift Armeria maritima ‘Nifty Thrifty’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a low mound of narrow green leaves edged in creamy white, bright pink flowers.
Ruby Sea Thrift Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has burgundy foliage with magenta-pink flowers. Foliage will green up in summer.
Artemisia - Wormwood, Sage
Silver Queen Sage Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver Queen’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Intense silver gray foliage, produces small silver-white flowers. Vigorous growing. Silver Mound Silver Mound Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Plant Uses: Edging, Borders
Feathery, silver-gray leaves form a beautiful compact dome. Plants should be trimmed back in late June to prevent the stems from getting floppy.
Silver Brocade Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Plant Uses: Edging
Bright silvery-white scalloped foliage forms a thick mat. Similar in appearance to Dusty Miller.
Oriental Limelight Artemisia vulgaris ‘Oriental Limelight’
Height: 2-3’ (60-90 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Plant Uses: Edging Oriental LImelight Upright growing habit with medium green leaves that are marbled with creamy-yellow to ivory.
Aruncus - Goat’s Beard
Dwarf Goat’s Beard Aruncus aethusifolius
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Dried Flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a compact clump of dark green astilbe-like foliage, creamy-white flowers on upright pani- cles. Prefers moist soil conditions.
Giant Goat’s Beard Aruncus dioicus
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Dried Flower Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Spectacular cream-coloured plumes held above elegant, lacy leaves forming a very dense and bushy clump. Prefers moist soil conditions. Giant Goat’s Beard Asclepias - Butterfly Weed
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A showy display of vanilla scented, rose pink flowers in 3-4” compact clustered form on sturdy, slender stems. Spreads by rhizomes, non-invasive.
Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A guaranteed magnet for butterflies. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves with deep orange flowers. Breaks dormancy late. 58 Cinderella Swamp Milkweed HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Asclepias - Butterfly Weed
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden yellow blossoms above a clump of narrow green leaves. Breaks dormancy late, so be patient.
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed Aster - Aster
Dark Beauty Alpine Aster Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Single daisy-shaped flowers in a rich violet blue with a yellow eye are held on short branches above a compact green mound.
Happy End Alpine Aster Aster alpinus ‘Happy End’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm)) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Single daisy-shaped flowers are shades of rose-pink with a yellow eye.
Pink Bouquet Aster Aster x dumosus ‘Pink Bouquet’ Happy End Aster Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Masses of soft pink flowers above dark green foliage add interest to the garden in fall.
Pink Lace Aster Aster x dumosus ‘Pink Lace’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright pink clusters of star-shaped flowers make this a showy addition to any garden.
Romany Aster Aster x dumosus ‘Romany’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Purplish mauve flowers with a small yellow eye. Nice, compact growth habit.
Snow Sprite Aster Aster x dumosus ‘Snow Sprite’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Bloom Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Clusters of white star-shaped flowers with bright yellow centers. Showy for the fall season. Pink Lace Aster Snow Sprite Aster Pink Lace Aster Snow Sprite Aster Purple Beauty Aster Aster novi-belgii x hybrid
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A New England aster, with a profusion of deep purple flowers on tall sturdy stems.
Rose Beauty Aster Aster novi-belgii x hybrid
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A New England aster, with an abundance of deep pink flowers on tall sturdy stems.
Rhone Aster Aster sedifolius
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Purple Beauty Aster Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a bushy clump of soft, ferny leaves bearing loads of small violet-blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.
Dwarf Rhone Aster Aster sedifolius ‘Nana’
Height: 10-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A compact clump-forming perennial with soft, ferny leaves and lots of starry lilac blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.
Perennial Selection Guide see page 92
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Astilbe - Astilbe
Boogie Woogie Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Part of the hybrid ‘Music’ series, this selection has very full and profuse flower plumes in bright florescent pink. Glossy dark green foliage.
Bridal Veil Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bridal Veil Astilbe Large open plumes of pure white flowers, one of the best bloomers. Deep green, glossy foliage.
Chocolate Shogun Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Glossy chocolate brown leaves makes this the darkest astilbe yet. Bright pink flowers offer a contrast to the deep foliage.
Fanal Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark blood-red flowers, one of the earliest reds to bloom. Foliage is bronze red in spring, turning green by summer.
Visions in Pink Astilbe Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’
Chocolate Shogun Astilbe Height: 16-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Pale pink plumes are held above very coarse blue green foliage. Very floriferous. Sun tolerant.
Visions in Red Astilbe Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Red’
Height: 16-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep purple-red blooms with red stems and bronze green foliage. Sun tolerant.
Sprite Astilbe Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Spikes of delicate, shell-pink flowers are held just above glossy deep green leaves.
Younique Cerise Astilbe Astilbe ‘Younique Cerise’ Younique Cerise Astilbe Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A selection of the Younique Series, this variety has spikes of cherry red to dark rose flowers. Plant has a nice compact growth habit.
Younique Silvery Pink Astilbe New Astilbe ‘Younique Silvery Pink’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. A selection of the Younique Series, this variety features showy plums of shell pink flowers with silver overtones Plant has a nice compact growth habit.
Baptisia - False Indigo Younique Silvery Pink Astilbe Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Plants form a tall, bushy clump of gray-green foliage with long spikes of violet-blue flowers. Drought tolerant once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Solar Flare False Indigo Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’
Height: 30-36” (80-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Plants have blue-green foliage with a vase shaped habit. Pea-like blossoms open lemon-yellow then take on a rusty orange blush as they age. Drought tolerant once established.
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Bellis - English Daisy
Rominette Mixture English Daisy Bellis perennis ‘Rominette’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Quilted, button-like flowers in shades of red, white or pink. It is considered to be a biennial but will usually self-seed.
Bergenia - Elephant’s Ear Heartleaf Bergenia
Heartleaf Bergenia Bergenia cordifolia
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, glossy green leaves take on red tones throughout the fall. Clusters of magenta-pink flowers in early spring.
Brunnera - Bugloss
Siberian Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low clumps of green, heart-shaped leaves produce upright stems of sky-blue flowers.
Jack Frost Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Shimmering, silver leaves with strong dark green veins. Blooms in early spring with tiny clus- ters of blue forget-me-not like flowers. 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Looking Glass Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Looking Glass Bugloss Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A sport of ‘Jack Frost’ with distinctively different foliage. Large, heart-shaped leaves are almost pure silver with a narrow green rim. Masses of sky-blue flowers in spring.
Variegated Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Huge leaves with irregular, creamy white leaf margins are striking from a distance. Baby blue forget-me-not like flowers are a nice in contrast to the foliage.
Campanula - Bellflower
Blue Clips Campanula carpatica ‘Blue’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Medium blue cup-shaped, upward facing flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom. Variegated Bugloss
Deep Blue Clips Campanula carpatica ‘Deep Blue’ White Clips Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Deep blue, cup-shaped, upward flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
White Clips Campanula carpatica ‘White’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, white flowers. Dark green foliage forms a com- pact, rounded clump. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
White Clustered Bell Flower Campanula glomerata ‘Alba’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Upright growth habit with dark green foliage and clusters of white, bell shaped flowers.
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Campanula - Bellflower
Clustered Bell Flower Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Rich violet-purple clusters of bell shaped flowers, the best selection for cut-flowers.
Peachleaf Bellflower Campanula persicifolia
Height: 30” (70 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Summertime Blues Bellflower Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Flowers are large, lavender-blue bells, arranged on strong stems that are excellent for cutting.
Cherry Bells Spotted Bellflower Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3b
Compact rosettes of soft green foliage, tall erect stems produce large dangling cherry-pink blos- soms with reddish-purple spots.
Summertime Blues Bellflower New Campanula ‘Summertime Blues’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3b
New listing for 2016. The longest blooming Campanula! Masses of large, silvery blue bells on upright stems. Clump forming and will not spread or reseed.
Cupids Dart Catananche - Cupid’s Dart
Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea
Height: 18-30” (45-70 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Papery, lavender-blue flowers with a maroon eye. Plant forms a neat, slender clump of grey-green leaves.
Centaurea - Cornflower
Persian Cornflower Centaurea dealbata
Height: 18-30” (45-75 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Amethyst in Snow Cornflower Rosy-purple flowers heads are deeply fringed. Gray-green foliage is deeply lobed.
Amethyst Dream Cornflower Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unique, flared petals are amethyst in colour. Plant forms a compact mound of soft green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Amethyst in Snow Cornflower Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a low mound of silver-green foliage and striking bicolour flowers, pure white trumpet-like petals with a dark purple center. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding.
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer Snow-inin-Summer Snow-in-Summer Cerastium tomentosum
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Slopes, Walls Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Small, wooly gray leaves form a low carpet and when in bloom are covered in white star shaped flowers. Drought tolerant.
Chelone - Turtlehead
Pink Turtlehead Chelone obliqua
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Stiff spikes of rose-pink flowers on dark green foliage. Very showy for the autumn season.
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Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum
Dreamweaver® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefdream’
Height: 30” (75 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Soft mauve coloured flowers with flared trumpet shaped petals on the margins and an attractive yellow centre.
Firestorm® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefstorm’
Height: 22” (55 cm) Blooming Time: August to October ® Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Dreamweaver Chrysanthemum
Deep red flower petals contrast with a bright yellow centre. Upright growth habit.
Morden Cameo Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Grayish green foliage has a nice upright form, an abundance of double creamy-white flowers.
Morden Canary Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright green foliage with sturdy stems produce double yellow flowers for the autumn season.
Morden Delight Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium Morden Cameo Chrysanthemum
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep green foliage with a profusions of orange-red fall blooms.
Morden Fiesta Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety produces a profusion of double violet-purple flowers for the fall.
Morden Garnet Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep red, double flowers, plant has compact growth habit. Power Surge® Chrysanthemum Power Surge® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefsurge’
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
The latest introduction to the Firecracker series. The selection is noted for its fully double red flow- ers, compact growth habit.
Prairie Lavender Mum Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety produces a profusion of lavender pink flowers for the fall season.
Showbiz® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefbiz’
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A compact plant with an abundance of small, light purple, pompom flowers. Showbiz® Chrysanthemum Stardust® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefdust’
Height: 22” (55 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bronze flower buds open to a dusty bronze flower which fades to rose as flower matures.
Suncatcher® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jefsun’
Height: 30” (75 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Beautiful double yellow flowers with slightly flared trumpet shaped petals.
Tiger Tail® Mum C. x morifolium ‘Jeftail’
Height: 30” (75 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Peachy orange buds open to blossoms of tangerine eventually fading to a light yellow. Suncatcher® Chrysanthemum 63 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Convallaria - Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A popular, old-fashioned perennial with fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers.
Coreopsis - Tickseed Lily of the Valley Early Sunrise Tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright golden-yellow semi-double flowers, compact growth habit and long flowering season.
American Dream Tickseed Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’
Height: 8-16” (20-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Small, rose-pink daisies with yellow centers cover fine thread-like foliage.
Moonbeam Tickseed Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to September American Dream Tickseed Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
A bushy perennial with narrow thread-like foliage and creamy yellow star shaped flowers. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Delphinium - Larkspur
New Millenium Series Delphinium x elatum
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This series of delphiniums bred in New Zealand, offer excellent form and mostly double flowers. Selected for improved tolerance of heat and humidity. No staking required.
Cultivar: Description:
Blushing Brides ………………….. rich mulberry to soft dusty pink, brown/white bee Dusky Maidens ………...………... shades of pink with a contrasting brown bee Green Twist ……………...………. unusual blend of white with green streaks Pagan Purples …………………… very dark bluish-purple flowers with a white/brown bee Sweethearts ………………………. intense pink with white bee Sunny Skies ……………………... light sky blue to mid-blue flowers with a white bee
Blushing Bride Black Knight Delphinium Delphinium elatum ‘Black Knight’ Delphinium Black Knight Delphinium Black Knight Delphinium Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep midnight violet blossoms with a dark bee. May require staking.
Blue Butterfly Delphinium Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’
Height: 18-30” (45-70 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Lacy foliage forms a compact mound, puts on a spectacular show with bright blue flower.
Summer Morning Delphinium Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Morning’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A dwarf delphinium with delicate green foliage. Pale rose-pink flowers can be deadheaded to Summer Morning Delphinium encourage a longer blooming period.
Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations
Sweet William Dianthus barbatus ‘Indian Carpet’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Bloom Time: May to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, showy clusters of flowers in mixed colours, blooming all summer if dead-headed regularly.
Grenadin Red Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Red’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
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Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations
Pink Princess Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Pink Princess’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Abundant, soft pink, semi-double flowers with grayish green foliage.
Arctic Fire Maiden Pinks Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Arctic Fire Maiden Pinks Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Single, white flowers with a bright red centre cover the narrow, dark green foliage in summer.
Flashing Lights Maiden Pinks Dianthus deltoides ‘Flashing Lights’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Single, deep ruby-red flowers cover the foliage making a showy groundcover.
Apple Slice Cheddar Pinks Dianthus ‘Apple Slice’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3/4
Fragrant, deep velvety red, 1.5” double blossoms have pale pink to white markings in the Raspberry Surprise Pinks center of each petal. Foliage is blue-green with a clumping habit.
Firewitch Cheddar Pinks Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Slightly fringed, hot pink single flowers over dense, grayish green leaves. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2006.
Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pinks Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Soft, green foliage forms a thick mat with double, rose-pink flowers.
Spotty Cheddar Pinks Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Spotty’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Bloom Time: May to July Apple Slice Cheddar Pinks Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unusual, pinky-red flowers with white spots form above bluish foliage.
Frosty Fire Cheddar Pinks Dianthus x allwoodii hybrids
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep, ruby-red fringed flowers above a mound of silvery-blue leaves.
Raspberry Surprise Pinks Dianthus ‘Raspberry Surprise’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Fragrant double, pink blossoms with a burgundy red center. Foliage is a blue green with an exceptional, sturdy compact growth habit. Spotty Cheddar Pinks
Dicentra - Bleeding Heart
Aurora Bleeding Heart Dicentra formosa ‘Aurora’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Plants form a sturdy clump of powdery gray-green leaves and clusters of creamy white blooms.
King of Hearts Bleeding Heart Dicentra formosa ‘King of Hearts’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A heavy display of large dark rose flowers throughout the summer. Delicate blue gray foliage forms a compact mound. King of Hearts Bleeding Heart 65 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS Dicentra - Bleeding Heart
Common Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An old favourite with delicate heart-shaped rosy-pink flowers over a mound of soft green leaves.
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Attractive buttery yellow foliage in spring, turns lemon yellow in colour throughtout the season. Delicate nodding pink heart shaped flowers appear in late spring. Gold Heart Bleeding Heart White Common Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has white heart-shaped flowers with light green leaves.
Valentine Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Red heart shaped flowers dangle from arching branches. Foliage is dark grey green with dark red stems.
Dictamnus - Gas Plant
Pink Gas Plant Dictamnus albus ‘Purpureus’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Beautiful spikes of lightly-scented shell pink flowers with purple veins. Deep green foliage through- out the season, forms a bushy clump.
Digitalis - Foxglove
Common Foxglove Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Pink Gas Plant Bell-shaped flowers in a mix of different colours on sturdy, compact plants.
Doronicum - Leopard’s Bane
Little Leo Leopard’s Bane Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden-yellow, semi-double yellow blooms with a nice, compact habit.
Echinacea - Coneflower
Butterfly Kisses Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Butterfly Kisses Coneflower A double pom-pom selection with bright pink, fragrant flowers. Abundant flowers appear above the Butterfly Kisses Coneflower compact, well branched, deep green foliage.
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower New Echinacea purpurea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’
Height: 24-30” (60-85 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
New listing for 2016. Narrow petals in vivid shades of orange, red, yellow, purple and cream sur- round a large brown cone. Plant habit is well-branched, strong and busy. Remove faded flowers to promote continued blooming.
Flame Thrower Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Flame Thrower’
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Large 3-4”, two-toned red-orange and gold flowers with a copper cone. Forms a dense, well- branched, freely flowering clump.
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Echinacea - Coneflower Green Jewel Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, light green petals surround a deep, emerald green cone.
Lemon Yellow Coneflower New Echinacea purpurea ‘Sombero Lemon Yellow’
Height: 22-26” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
New listing for 2016. From the Sombrero series, which are bred to produce well-branched, sturdy Lemon Yellow Coneflower and compact plants, this selection has bright lemon yellow petals surrounding a large brown cone.
Meringue Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Meringue’
Height: 15-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Fully double creamy white petals surround an apple green cone. A nice compact growth habit.
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An improved strain with a good busy habit. Flower petals are reddish-purple and stick straight out, rather than drooping downwards. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998.
PowWow White Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow White’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Pure white, 3-4” flowers with a golden yellow cone have wide, reflexed petals. This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than other seed strains.
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wildberry’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Meringue Coneflower Meringue Coneflower Salsa Red Coneflower Deep purple-pink to near-magenta, 3-4” flowers have wide, reflexed petals. This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than other seed strains.
Salsa Red Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Sombero Salsa Red’
Height: 22-26” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Bright red single flowers with overlapping petals surround a brown cone. Strong sturdy stems and a clump forming habit.
Summer Sky Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Summer Sky’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Huge bicoloured flowers up to 5” across with peach petals, a rose coloured halo and an orange cone. It is a prolific bloomer with the flowers having a slight fragrance. Summer Sky Coneflower
White Swan Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ Blue Globe Thistle Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Drooping, snow-white flowers with brown center cone. Plant has sturdy, upright growth habit.
Echinops - Globe Thistle
Blue Globe Thistle Echinops ritro
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Globular, metallic-blue flowers are great for cutting, fresh or dried. Tall, thistly looking plants add drama to the back of the border.
Erigeron - Fleabane Daisy
Pink Jewel Fleabane Erigeron speciosus ‘Pink Jewel’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Small, daisy like flowers in shades of bright-pink to rose with a bright yellow center. Compact growth habit. Pink Jewel Fleabane 67 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Eupatorium - Joe Pye Weed
Baby Joe Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium dubium ‘Baby Joe’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Broad panicles of mauve-purple flowers appear on dark purple-red stems. This selection is well suited to small city gardens.
Euphorbia - Spurge
Cushion Spurge Cushion Spurge Euphorbia polychroma
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a perfectly dome-shaped mound of light green leaves, covered by bright yellow bracts in late spring. Foliage can turn red in fall.
Filipendula - Meadowsweet
Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A bold accent plant, forming a mound of coarsely divided green leaves. Large panicles of deep pink flowers are held on sturdy upright stems. Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet Variegated Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Mostly grown for its foliage, the dark-green leaves have showy marks of creamy-yellow in the centre. Short spikes of white flowers.
Double Dropwort Meadowsweet Filipendula vulgaris ‘Plena’
Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety is noted for its finely-cut ferny leaves and long-lasting creamy flowers.
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower
Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unique blooms have yellow edges that deepen to a rich apricot in center.
Arizona Sun Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Huge 3” firey orange-red flowers are tipped by a ring of yellow. Plant has a compact, uniform habit.
Burgundy Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Red Sun Blanket Flower Large, 3” wide, wine-red blooms are held on sturdy stems above the grey-green foliage.
Goblin Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Goblin’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Scarlet-red petals with sunny yellow tips surround the reddish-brown centre of these daisy-like flowers. Blooms all summer if deadheaded.
Red Sun Blanket Flower New Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Red Sun’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Bright orange-red petals that are tipped in yellow. Neat, mounding habit.
Sun Devil Blanket Flower New Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Sun Devil’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Brightly coloured flowers with fluted red petals are a vibrant yellow at the 68 Sun Devil Blanket Flower tips. Neat, mounding habit. Heat and drought tolerant. HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Galium – Sweet Woodruff
Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum
Height: 4-8” (10-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A vigorous ground cover for moist shady areas. Tiny, white star-shaped flowers appear above a carpet of finely cut, green leaves.
Gentiana – Gentian
True Blue Gentian Gentiana ‘True Blue’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4 True Blue Gentian Large 2”, tubular, true blue flowers which open at the nodes up and down the stem. Smooth, lance-shaped leaves form an attractive clump.
Geranium – Cranesbill
Biokovo Cranesbill Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Edging, Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dainty white flowers with pink sepals appear in late spring and rebloom sporadically all summer. Glossy green foliage forms a low carpet. 2015 Perennial of the Year.
Rozanne Cranesbill Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Height: 12-20” (30-50 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders, Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Forms a compact mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing loose clusters of bright violet-purple cup-shade flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2008. Totally Tangerine Avens
Bloody Cranesbill Geranium sanguineum
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low, clump forming perennial with finely-cut leaves and very bright magenta flowers.
Geum – Avens
Totally Tangerine Avens New Geum ‘`Totally Tangerine’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
New listing for 2016. Very floriferous and a robust grower. Forms a low mound of coarse, fuzzy green leaves with very tall branching stems holding large bright apricot to tangerine blooms.
Goniolimon - German Statice
German Statice Goniolimon tataricum
Height: 10-16” (25-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Tiny white flowers in clusters above deep green foliage. Excellent fresh or dried flowers.
Gypsophila - Baby’s Breath
Double Snowflake Baby’s Breath Gypsophila paniculata ‘Double Snowflake’ Biokovo Cranesbill Rozanne Cranesbill
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A popular perennial with airy, double white flowers that are used for cut or dried flowers.
Creeping White Baby’s Breath Gypsophila repens ‘Alba’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Walls, Slopes Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low growing blue-green foliage forms a thick mat, pure white single flowers.
Creeping Pink Baby’s Breath Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Walls, Slopes Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low growing blue-green foliage forms a thick mat with soft-pink single flowers. Creeping Pink Baby’s Breath 69 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Helenium - Sneezeweed
Mardi Gras Sneezeweed Helenium ‘Mardi Gras’
Height: 30” (80 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Multicolored yellow blooms with splashes of orange-red, create a tie-dyed effect. Plants form upright clumps.
Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’
Height: 30” (80 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep burgundy-red flowers smother the top of the sturdy upright clumps. Well branched plant habit.
Heliopsis - False Sunflower
Bressingham Doubloon False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Bressingham Doubloon’
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Outstanding, 3-4” wide, semi-double golden flowers bloom on sturdy stems, deep green foliage.
Sunstruck False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Sunstruck’
Height: 14-16” (90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Sunstruck False Sunflower Highly variegated white leaves with extensive green veining form a compact mound. Huge golden yellow, single daisy-like flowers bloom for an extended season.
Summer Sun False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’
Height: 30-36” (80-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Semi-double, 3” wide bright gold flowers. Deep green foliage with strong sturdy stem and its prolif- ic blooming habit make this an excellent addition to any garden.
Hemerocallis - Daylily
Daylily Hemerocallis cultivars
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Calico Jack Daylily Cultivar Height: Description: Always Afternoon 22" ( 55 cm) rosy-purple, dark plum eye, green throat (5.5") reblooms Barbara Mitchell 20" (50 cm) soft pink, lime-green throat, lightly ruffled (6”) reblooms Bonanza 24" (60 cm) light orange yellow, maroon-red center (5”) Bela Lugosi 33" (84 cm) deep velvety purple, lime throat (6”) Calico Jack 24" (60 cm) bright yellow, dark plum eye zone and edge (5”) Canadian Border Patrol 12" (30 cm) creamy white, purple eye, thin purple edge (6”) reblooms Catherine Woodbury 30" (80 cm) pale orchid, yellow throat, fragrant (6”) Cherokee Star 32" (80 cm) cherry red with a prominent yellow throat (7”) Daring Deception 24" (60 cm) lavender, purple center and edge (5”) reblooms Final Touch 32" (80 cm) pink and lavender bicolor, green throat (4.75”) Going Bananas 18" (45 cm) lemon yellow flowers (4”) reblooms Cherokee Star Daylily Happy Returns 18" (45 cm) light yellow, lightly ruffled (3”) reblooms Joan Senior 24" (60 cm) light yellow, lightly ruffled (3”) reblooms Little Grapette 12" (30 cm) grape-purple, darker grape throat, ruffled edges (2”) Moses Fire 20" (50 cm) double deep red (6”) reblooms Night Embers 30" (80 cm) double cherry red with white edge (5”) reblooms Pandora's Box 20" (50 cm) creamy white, raspberry eyezone (4”) reblooms Pardon Me 18" (45 cm) deep red, lime green throat, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms Primal Scream New 34” (90 cm) tangerine orange, narrow, twisted petals (8”) Purple D'Oro 16" (40 cm) lavender purple, yellow throat (3”) reblooms Rosy Returns 16" (40 cm) rose-pink, yellow throat (3.75”) reblooms Ruby Stella 16" (40 cm) dark wine-red, yellow streaked throat (3”) reblooms South Seas 30" (80 cm) coral-tangerine, yellow throat, fragrant (5”) reblooms 70 Primal Scream Daylily Stella D'Oro 12" (30 cm) golden yellow, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Heuchera - Coral Bells
Arctic Mist Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Arctic Mist
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A cold hardy variegated Coral Bells from Jeffries Nurseries research program. Attractive red flowers contrast the mottled foliage.
Berry Smoothie Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Berry Smoothie’
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Arctic Mist Coral Bells
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Bright rose pink foliage in spring, darkening to purplish rose in summer. Forms a large, boldly coloured mound of foliage. White flowers.
Caramel Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Caramel’
Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
A robust grower with fuzzy, golden-orange leaves with purple-red undersides. Cream flowers.
Fire Alarm Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Fire Alarm’
Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
One of the best reds to date. Spring and fall colour is fiery red and deepens to mahogany red in summer. Pink flowers in mid summer.
Green Spice Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Green Spice’ Green Spice Coral Bells Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Silver foliage edged in green, vivid purple veins. White flowers.
Lime Marmalade Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Lime Marmalade’
Height: 10” (25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Heavily ruffled, lime green to chartreuse leaves. A sport of Marmalade forms a nice compact, rounded clump.
Marmalade Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Marmalade’
Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Rich, shiny foliage in shades of gold with flushes of pink. Greenish white flowers. Lime Marmalade Coral Bells
Midnight Rose Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Midnight Rose’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Hot pink flecks on dark purple leaves emerge in spring and enlarge and brighten before lightening to cream as the season progresses.
Obsidian Coral Bells Heuchera x ‘Obsidian’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Shiny, smooth, round leaves are a stunning black maroon in colour. White flowers in summer.
Northern Fire Coral Bells Heuchera ‘Northern Fire’
Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Midnight Rose Coral Bells Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark green foliage with vibrant red bell shaped flowers.
Ruby Mist Coral Bells Heuchera ‘Ruby Mist’
Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Reddish-pink flowers are bell shaped and held on tall stems above the deep green foliage.
Palace Purple Coral Bells Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep purple foliage in spring fading to bronzy-brown with small, white flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1991.
Northern Fire Coral Bells 71 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Hosta - Hosta
Hosta Hosta cultivars
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcover Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar Height: Description:
22" (55 cm) Dark blue-green seersuckered leaves display a unique cupped form. Abiqua Drinking Gourd White flowers with good slug resistance. 2014 Hosta of the Year.
Albo-marginata 16-18” (40-45 cm) Medium green leaves have wavy, white margin. Pale lavender flowers.
August Moon 20" (50 cm) Brilliant gold to chartreuse leaves. Slug resistant with corrugated leaves. White flowers. Tolerates sun.
Aureomarginata 20-22" (50-55 cm) Attractive dark-green leaves with a strong yellow edging. Pale lilac flowers. Big Daddy 24-30" (60-70 cm) Large, round and very puckered deep blue leaves. Slug resistant. White flowers. Blue Angel 30-36" (75-90 cm) Large blue-green leaves of heavy substance. Excellent slug resistance. White flowers. Blue Ivory is a sport of the very popular Hosta Halcyon. Plants have a blue center with Blue Ivory 20" (50 cm) wide creamy white margins. Thick, heart-shaped blue-green to grey-green leaves. Forms a perfectly symmetrical mound. Blue Mouse Ears 6" (15 cm) Lavender flowers. 2008 Hosta of the Year. Narrow, rippled, chartreuse leaves. To maintain the bright chartreuse foliage plant in an area Curly Fries New 6" (15 cm) that receives morning sun. Lavender flowers. 2016 Hosta of the Year. Dream Weaver 20-22" (50-55 cm) Large leaves have a very wide, blue-green border with a creamy white center. White flowers. El Nino 20-22" (50-55 cm) Chalky blue leaves with a wide pure white margin. Slug resistant. Lilac flowers. Empress Wu 48" (115 cm) Huge dark green, deeply veined leaves. Lilac flowers. Fire & Ice 20-22" (50-55 cm) Slightly twisted foliage with a white center and green margins. Lavender flowers. First Frost 16" (40 cm) Blue-green leaves with gold margins that changes to pure white. Lavender flowers. Fragrant Bouquet 20-22" (50-55 cm) Broad leaves with pointed tips are light apple green with pale yellow to cream margins. Francee 18-20" (45-50 cm) Forms a tidy mound of dark green leaves with narrow white edge. Lavender flowers. Frances Williams 24-28" (60-70 cm) Giant blue-green leaves with very wide yellow margins. Slug resistant. Near white flowers. Great Expectations 20-28" (50-70 cm) Thick, puckered leaves with wide, blue-green margins. Creamy yellow to white centers. Huge, apple green leaves develop dark green margins and brighter gold centers in summer. Guacamole 22-24" (55-60 cm) Large fragrant lavender flowers. 2002 Hosta of the Year.
El Nino Hosta
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Curly Fries Hosta
72 Fire & Ice Hosta Great Expectations Hosta HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Hosta - Hosta
Hosta Hosta cultivars
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcover Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar Height: Description:
Gypsy Rose 18-22" (45-55 cm) Large oval shaped leaves have creamy gold centers with wide dark green margins. Lavender flowers. Halcyon 16-18" (40-45 cm) Pointed leaves are a frosty blue-green. Slug resistant. Lavender flowers.
Ivory Queen New 12" (30 cm) Cream to near-white leaves with broad, long lasting, blue-green margins. Pale lavender flowers Spear-shaped leaves have blue-green margins and chartreuse centers turning to gold in summer. Slug June 12-16" (30-40 cm) resistant. Lavender flowers. 2001 Hosta of the Year. Krossa Regal 30-32" (75-80 cm) Frosted blue-green leaves with wavy edges, upright vase-shaped growth. Lavender flowers. Heart-shaped leaves are dark green with wide, yellow margins that lighten to creamy white. Liberty 30" (75 cm) Slug resistant. Lavender flowers. 2012 Hosta of the Year. Medio-variegata 10-12" (25-30 cm) Wavy leaves have white centers and wide, irregular green margins. Lilac flowers. A unique blue hosta forms a cascading clump of narrow wedge-shaped leaves with heavily rippled edges. Neptune 22-24" (55-65 cm) Lavender flowers.
Night Before Christmas 22-24" (55-65 cm) Pointed, dark green leaves with narrow white centers. Lavender flowers. Puckered leaves are edged in dark green, centre initially emerges a bright golden Orange Marmalade 28" (70 cm) yellow gradually fading to pure white. Lavender flowers. Thick gold leaves are surrounded by irregular dark blue-green margins. Slug resistant. Paradigm 20" (50 cm) Near white flowers. 2007 Hosta of the Year. Patriot 22-24" (55-60 cm) Dark green leaves with wide, crisp white margins. Lavender flowers. 1997 Hosta of the Year. Golden heart-shaped leaves are streaked with blue green on the edges. Pale lavender flowers. Paul's Glory 22-26" (55-65 cm) 1999 Hosta of the Year. Unusual cultivar with upright, narrow tightly folded leaves. Foilage is dark green with a very narrow, gold Praying Hands 14-18" (35-45 cm) margin. 2011 Hosta of the Year.
Neptune Hosta
Gypsy Rose Hosta Ivory Queen Hosta
Orange Marmalade Hosta Praying Hands Hosta 73 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Hosta - Hosta
Hosta Hosta cultivars
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcover Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar Height: Description:
Rainforest Sunrise 11" (30 cm) Puckered gold yellow leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers. 2013 Hosta of the Year. Regal Splendor 36" (90 cm) Frosty blue leaves with wavy, narrow, creamy yellow margins. 2003 Hosta of the Year. Revolution 18-20" (45-50 cm) Dark green leaves with large cream centers are speckled with green. Lavender flowers. Royal Standard 22-26" (55-65 cm) Forms a very large mound of glossy, wavy, green leaves. Fragrant white flowers.
Stained Glass 24" (60 cm) Huge, 10" brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins. Fragrant pale lavender flowers.
Sum & Substance 30-36" (75-90 cm) Enormous golden-green leaves with good slug resistance. Pale lavender flowers. Brilliant golden-yellow leaves that are lightly ruffled and twisted. Upright vase-shaped habit. Sun Power 30-32" (70-75 cm) Pale lavender flowers. Tolerates sun. Huge, shiny, green leaves with yellow margins. This hosta is vase-shaped with light lavender Victory 16-18" (40-45 cm) flowers. 2015 Hosta of the Year.
Whirlwind New 20" (50 cm) Dark green, streaked margins with a creamy white center in spring that changes to dark green by
Wide Brim 16-18" (40-45 cm) Heart-shaped green leaves with wide irregular creamy-yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers.
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta Whirlwind Hosta Wide Brim Hosta
Houttuynia - Chameleon Plant
Chameleon Plant Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a thick patch of brightly-coloured leaves in bold combinations of green, red, yellow and cream. The star-shaped white flowers are fairly insignificant. Invasive.
Iberis - Candytuft
Snowflake Candytuft Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’
Height: 8-10” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Chameleon Plant Pure white flowers form in clusters on top of dark green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Iris - Iris
Bearded Iris Iris germanica
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar Height: Description:
Batik 36" (90 cm) royal purple, streaked with white flecks Breakers 24" (50 cm) medium blue with billowing ruffles, reblooms Cat's Eye 15" (38 cm) mauve rose, dark red falls edged in rosy-pink Crimson Snow 33" (90 cm) white standards, plum falls edged in rosy-pink 74 Crimson Snow Iris HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Iris - Iris
Bearded Iris Iris germanica
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar Height: Description: Decadence 36" (90 cm) golden apricot standards, plum burgundy falls Fireplace Embers 12" (24 cm) dark yellow standards, maroon falls Rip City Iris Harvest of Memories 36" (90 cm) bright yellow, sweet fragrance, reblooms Immortality 29" (74 cm) ruffled white, fragrant reblooms Loop de Loop 36" (90 cm) white standards and falls edged in deep purple Rip City 36" (90 cm) carmine red flowers with a golden beard Superstition 36" (90 cm) black-purple, hint of maroon Supreme Sultan 36" (90 cm) gold standards, mahogany-red falls Tanzanian Tangerine 36" (90 cm) peach standards, wine dots on tan falls Visions in Pink 36" (90 cm) clear pink ruffled petals and falls
Variegated Iris Iris pallida ‘Albovariegata’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Foliage is striped lengthwise with silvery-white and grey-green. Showy lavender-blue flowers.
Iris - Iris Decadence Iris
Siberian Iris Iris sibirica
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Tall clumping iris with narrow upright foliage. Excellent for vertical effect in the landscapes.
Cultivar Height: Description: Butter and Sugar 28" (70 cm) white standards, soft yellow falls, reblooms Chilled Wine 38" (96 cm) violet red with a slight bluish tinge Contrast in Styles 28" (70 cm) wine purple standards, white and yellow veins Pink Parfait New 28" (70 cm) large 7" flowers, double light pink-lavender flowers Ruffled Velvet 22" (55 cm) dark velvety-violet flowers, ruffled petals Sky Wings 28" (70 cm) light sky blue, yellow veins Pink Parfait Siberian Iris
Lamium - Lamium Herman`s Pride Lamium
Trailing False Lamium Lamium galeobdolon ‘Florentinum’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Fast-spreading mat of green and silver striped foliage, stems root where they touch the ground.
Herman’s Pride False Lamium Lamium galeobdolon ‘Herman’s Pride’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark green leaves are heavily veined in metallic silver. Bright yellow flowers appear in spring.
Anne Greenaway Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A unique blend of chartreuse, silver and green leaves. Mauve flowers.
Aureum Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Aureum’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden yellow foliage has faint silvery stripes slowly forms a thick carpet. Mauve pink flowers. Anne Greenaway Lamium 75 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Lamium - Lamium
Beacon Silver Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Leaves are mostly silver with narrow green edge. Soft pink flowers cover the foliage.
Ghost Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September English Lavender Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
A very large variety with leaves that are 1.5” long. Foliage is completely silver with orchid pink flower when in bloom.
White Nancy Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Leaves are almost completely silver with a narrow blue-green edge. Clear white flowers.
Lavandula - English Lavender
English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Bright lavender-blue flowers. Fragrant grey-green leaves form a nice compact mound. Edelweiss Leontopodium - Edelweiss
Edelweiss Leontopodium alpinum
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Foliage is silver-grey with woolly white flowers. Drought tolerant.
Leucanthemum - Shasta Daisy
Banana Cream Daisy Leucanthemum superbum ‘Banana Cream’
Height: 15-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3/4
Huge 4-5” lemon yellow flowers mature to creamy white. Vigorous grower with dark green foliage, excellent disease resistance. Banana Cream Shasta Daisy Becky Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’
Kobold Liatris Height: 36-42” (90-105 cm) Blooming Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large 4” white flowers with a yellow centre, dark green foliage. 2003 Perennial of the Year.
Silver Princess Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Compact mounding plant with masses of single pure white flowers.
Lewisia - Lewisia
Little Plum Lewisia Lewisia longipetala x ‘Little Plum’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Star-shaped flowers are bright plum pink held above deep green foliage. Excellent in a rock garden setting. Drought tolerant.
Liatris - Blazing Star
Kobold Blazing Star Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Known for its use as a cut flower, this variety has spikes of mauve flowers. Compact habit.
White Blazing Star Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 76 Becky Shasta Daisy Narrow spikes of fluffy white flowers on top of low grassy clumps of long, narrow leaves. HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Ligularia - Ligularia
Othello Ligularia Ligularia dentate ‘Othello’
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Huge round purple leaves with flat flower heads of bright golden-orange daisies.
Little Rocket Ligularia Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This shorter hybrid was selected for its compact habit. Bright yellow flower spikes are held above large, rich green, serrated leaves.
The Rocket Ligularia Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Little Rocket Ligularia
This variety has dark green leaves that are deeply divided. Purple-black stems end in long spikes of yellow flowers.
Lilium - Lily
Asiatic Lilies/Pot Lilies Lilium asiatica
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Easy to grow, early blooming and very hardy. Flowers open wide, either upfacing or outfacing. Cultivar Height: Description Blackout 36" (90 cm) very dark red, almost black Cancun 36" (90 cm) magenta red petals, bright yellow center Cappuccino 36" (90 cm) mocha cream petals, burgundy spots Heartstrings Lily Dot Com 36" (90 cm) icy pink petals speckled with burgundy spots Fata Morgana 36" (90 cm) double soft yellow, light spotted, pollen free Heartstrings New 48" (120 cm) yellow flower with raspberry pink-tipped petals Lollypop 24" (60 cm) creamy white centers with reddish pink tips Navona 36" (90 cm) white with greenish centers Nutcracker 36" (90 cm) orange with black flecks, tetraploid Push Off 36" (90 cm) white heavily speckled with burgundy blotches Sphinx 36" (90 cm) double red, pollen-free Tiny Dancer Lily 12" (30 cm) bicolor, dark-pink flowers, white center Tiny Padhye Lily Tiny Padhye Lily New 14" (45 cm) white petal tips, deep red centers Tiny Shadow Lily 12" (30 cm) burnt orange with dark maroon center Stargazer LIly Tiny Spider Lily 12" (30 cm) pink with maroon speckles Tiny Toons Lily New 16" (40 cm) pink with orange-tinged centers.
Oriental Lilies Lilium oriental
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: August to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Later blooming and very fragrant, their large flowers are superb for cutting. Winter mulching is recommended.
Cultivar Height: Description Acapulco 36" (90 cm) deep lavender pink, dark pink speckles Casablanca 36" (90 cm) pure white Dizzy 36" (90 cm) white with wide red center bands, heavily spotted Garden Party New 24" (60 cm) white with yellow center bands, raspberry speckles Stargazer 36" (90 cm) crimson red with white margins
Perennial Selection Guide see page 92 Garden Party Lily 77 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Lilium - Lily
Easter Morn Easterpet Lilies Aurelian Trumpet x Easter Lily
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This selection is a cross between Easter and Trumpet lilies. Easter Morn has huge white blooms with pinkish edges and a soft yellow center. Very fragrant flowers.
Orientpet Lilies Aurelian Trumpet x Lilium orientale
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: August to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This lily group are crosses between Oriental and Trumpet lilies. They produce beautiful flowers that are very fragrant. These can also produce up to 20 blooms on a single stem. Cultivar Height: Description Evening Glow 24" (60 cm) purplish pink with a golden yellow center Evening Glow Lily Northern Beauty 5' (150 cm) dark red, yellow throat, downfacing Northern Carillon Lily Northern Carillon 5' (150 cm) white, dark red center Northern Dazzle 5' (150 cm) pendant blooms of orange yellow, deep crimson red center Northern Delight 5' (150 cm) down-facing, soft melon orange with deepening centers Northern Star 5' (150 cm) lavender pink dark fuchsia center Starburst Sensation 5' (150 cm) purplish red center, cream white tips
Canadian Belles Lily Series Lilium aurelian x Lilium asiatic
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: August to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Cultivar Height: Description Northern Delight Lily Fiery Belles 36" (90 cm) shimmering orange Ivory Belles 36" (90 cm) ivory, slight yellow bluish in the center Silky Belles 36" (90 cm) white with a greenish hue
Limonium - Sea Lavender
Sea Lavender Limonium latifolium
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Becky Shasta Daisy Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dainty lavender-blue flowers form in clusters on tall stems. Excellent to dry or cut fresh.
Linum - Flax
Blue Flax Linum perenne ‘Blue Sapphire’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Cardinal Flower Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Small blue flowers appear on an upright arching clump. Prune to enable second set of flowers.
Lobelia - Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Tall upright spikes of scarlet red flowers, above deep green foliage. An excellent plant for moist sites. Lupinus - Lupine
Minarette Lupine Lupinus ‘Minarette’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Mixed colours in shades of blue, pink, rose, red, white and yellow form on spikes above com- pact growing plant.
78 Minarette Lupine HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Lupinus - Lupine
Russell’s Hybrids Lupine Lupinus x polyphyllus
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
These lupines are noted for sturdy flower stocks that do not require staking.
Cultivar: Description:
Chandelier ………...………….……. yellow My Castle ……………………………. Red Chandelier Lupine The Chatelaine ……………………. two tone, pink and white
Lychnis - Campion
Maltese Cross Lychnis chalcedonica
Height: 36” (90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Upright growing perennial with showy clusters of scarlet-orange flowers that form at the end of strong stems.
Orange Gnome Maltese Cross Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Orange Gnome’
Height: 12-15” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Orange Gnome Maltese Cross Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers bloom in abundance above dark green leaves that have a purplish- bronze hue.
Lysimachia - Loosestrife
Firecracker Loosestrife Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bronze-purple leaves form a loose upright clump. Nodding yellow flowers provide a nice contrast against the foliage.
Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia
Height: 2-4” (5-10 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low trailing stems quickly form a bright green mat. Yellow flowers appear among the leaves. Firecracker Loosestrife Golden Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
Height: 2-4” (5-10 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Small, nearly round golden yellow leaves on creeping stems hug the ground. Bright yellow flowers appearing amongst the leaves.
Alexander Loosestrife Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Lime green leaves with wide, ivory margins. The fresh growth in spring is tinged with pink. Bright yellow star-like flowers.
Golden Alexander Loosestrife Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Coral Reef Monarda Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Lime green leaves edged in deep, creamy yellow. Starry yellow flowers. More compact form.
Monarda - Bee-Balm
Coral Reef® Bee-Balm Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unique, deep coral-pink flowers are excellent for cutting. Deep green leaves have good mildew resistance. Morden Research Station introduction.
Gardenview Scarlet Bee-Balm Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Scarlet red flowers with deep green leaves have good mildew resistance. Gardenview Scarlet Monarda 79 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Monarda - Bee-Balm
Grand Marshall® Bee-Balm Monarda didyma ‘AChall’
Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright, fuchsia-purple flowers produced on a mid-sized plant. Excellent mildew resistance. Morden Research Station introduction.
Grand Mum® Bee-Balm Monarda didyma ‘ACmum’
Petite Delight Bee-Balm Height: 15-18” (38-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unique pink-mauve, chrysanthemum-like flowers make this plant a real eye-catcher. Morden Re- search Station introduction.
Marshall’s Delight Bee-Balm Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Showy heads of hot pink flowers on tall strong stems. Demonstrates a high resistance to mildew. Morden Research Station introduction.
Petite Delight Bee-Balm Monarda ‘Petite Delight’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Lavender-rose flowers stand above the dark green, crinkled foliage which forms a nice mound. Purrsian Blue Catmint Morden Research Station introduction.
Nepeta - Catmint
Dropmore Blue Catmint Nepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore Blue’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dense, fragrant grey-green foliage has clusters of bright blue flowers. Drought tolerant.
Purrsian Blue Catmint New Nepeta x faassenii ‘Purrsian Blue
Height: 14-18” (35-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. This compact selection forms a densely mounded clump of grey-green fra- grant foliage. Abundant periwinkle blue flowers bloom for an extended period. Drought tolerant. Yellow Sundrops Walker’s Low Catmint Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Large, lavender-blue flowers put on an exceptional show through out the summer. Attractive grey- green foliage. 2007 Perennial of the Year.
Oenothera - Primrose
Yellow Sundrops Oenothera fruticosa
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders, Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Flowers have red buds that open into lemon-yellow blossoms providing a long blooming period.
Paeonia - Peony Coral Charm Peony Garden Peonies Paeonia
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar: Description:
Coral Charm ……………………… deep coral buds open to coral peach, 4-6” blooms Festiva Maxima ………...………… double white, flecks of red throughout the center Karl Rosenfield ………………….... double, fuchsia-red, mildly fragrant Kirinmaru ………………………..… large blooms of white, streaked with raspberry red Primevere ……………………….… double flowers with white petals surround a fluffy yellow center Raspberry Sundae ……………….. double, vanilla coloured flowers with raspberry coloring Sarah Bernhardt ………………….. double apple blossom-pink Sorbet ……………………………... double layers, alternating of soft-pink and ivory
Perennial Selection Guide see page 92 80 Kirinmaru Peony HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Papaver - Poppy
Alpine Poppy Papaver alpinum
Height: 6-10” (12-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Grayish green fern-like foliage with small flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white.
Champagne Bubbles Poppy Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to October Alpine Poppy Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A large flowered strain with flower colours in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink or white. Soft green foliage. Long blooming period.
Brilliant Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Brilliant’
Height: 30-40” (75-100 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Vivid fiery scarlet red flowers with a black eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.
Princess Victoria Louise Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Princess Victoria Louise’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Massive soft salmon-pink flowers with a dark eye. Coarse dark green hairy foliage. Princess Victoria Louise Poppy
Royal Wedding Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’
Height: 30-32” (75-80 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
White flowers with a black-purple eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.
Penstemon - Beard-tongue
Husker’s Red Beard-Tongue Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Attractive upright clumps of maroon-red foliage with dark green underlay. White flowers with a tinge of pink are borne on strong stems. 1996 Perennial of the Year.
Davidson’s Beard-Tongue Penstemon davidsonii Davidson’s Beard Tongue Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark green foliage forms a low mound with deep blue tubular shaped flowers. Drought tolerant once established.
Dark Towers Beard-Tongue New Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Deep purple-red foliage with bicolour soft & deep pink bell-shaped flowers.
Prairie Dusk Beard-Tongue Penstemon ‘Prairie Dusk’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Rose-purple, trumpet shaped flowers bloom in abundance over green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Red Rocks Beard-Tongue Penstemon x mexicali ‘Red Rocks’
Height: 15” (30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Dark Towers Beard Tongue Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4
Attractive mounds of narrow green foliage, bright rose coloured flowers. Drought tolerant.
Perovskia - Russian Sage
Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’
Height: 30-40” (80-100 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This plant forms an upright bush of fragrant, finely cut grey-green leaves. Lavender-blue flowers appear in late summer. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Peek-a-Blue’
Height: 24-28” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Russian Sage Better suited to small gardens. Very lacy, silvery green foliage, lavender blue flowers. 6181 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Persicaria - Fleeceflower
Dimity Dwarf Fleeceflower Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Leathery green leaves form a low, spreading mat with short red spikes in summer.
Phlox - Phlox
Garden Phlox Phlox paniculata
Laura Garden Phlox Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Wonderful clump-forming plants with an exceptional long blooming period. Overhead watering should be avoided and plants should be well-spaced to allow for good air circulation. Cultivar Height: Description Blue Paradise 30-36" (80-90cm) lavender blue, white star-shaped eye David 30-36" (80-90cm) pure white fragrant, 2002 Perennial of the Year Eva Cullum 23-29" (60-75cm) clear pink, dark pink center Laura 24-30" (60-80cm) fuchsia-purple, white center, dark eye Miss Mary 22" (55cm) clear red
Starfire Garden Phlox Orange Perfection 30-36" (80-90cm) salmon orange Spinners 30-36" (80-90cm) vibrant pink and white bicolor flowers Starfire 30-36" (80-90cm) cherry red
Variegated Creeping Phlox Phlox x procumbens ‘Variegata’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Creeping phlox with variegated silver and green foliage. Bright pink flowers in late spring.
Sherwood Purple Phlox Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Showy purple-blue flowers bloom on short stems above deep green foliage. Candy Stripes Moss Phlox Moss Phlox Phlox subulata
Height: 2-6” (5-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low-growing mats of evergreen foliage, very showy when in bloom.
Cultivar: Description:
Candy Stripes ………...……….… rose-pink edged in white, crimson eye Crimson Beauty …………………. bright rosy-red Emerald Blue …………………….. soft lavender-blue Emerald Pink …………………….. soft pink White Delight …………………….. pure white
Physostegia - Obedient Plant
Rose Crown Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Crown’ Miss Manners Obedient Plant Miss Manners Obedient Plant Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Hardiness: Zone 3
Spikes of deep rose-pink flowers cover the deep green foliage when in bloom.
Miss Manners Obedient Plant New Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Crown’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. A well-mannered variety that does not aggressively run like others do. Tall stems with glossy, dark green leaves are topped with pure white flowers.
Variegated Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana ‘Variegata’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Hardiness: Zone 3
Narrow green leaves are edged in white with spikes of soft lavender blooms.
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Platycodon - Balloon Flower
Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus ‘ Sentimental Blue’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Hardiness: Zone 3
Blue balloon like buds open into large bell-shaped flowers. Plant has compact, upright form.
Polemonium - Jacob’s Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium caeruleum
Height: 18-30” (45-80 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Flowers are medium blue, held on stems above the green mounded foliage.
Stairway to Heaven Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has green foliage that is surrounded by a cream colored margin that turns pink in cool weather or full sun. Flowers are intense blue.
Polygonatum - Solomon’s Seal
Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum multiflorum
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Arching stems with green leaves form a thick patch, very showy when the white bell-shaped flow- ers are in bloom. Jacob’s Ladder
Variegated Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Arching stems with green leaves edged in white. White bell-shaped flowers are in bloom. 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Primula - Primrose
Auricula Primrose Primula auricular hybrids
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Rosettes of waxy leaves bear clusters of flowers in shades of yellow, mauve, pink, red and wine, with a contrasting eye.
Drumstick Primrose Primula denticulata
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Variegated Solomon’s Seal Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Flowers are held in ball-shaped clusters in shades of blue, lilac, pink and white. Green foliage is crinkled in texture. Majeste Lungwort
Wanda Mix Primrose Primula x ‘Wanda Mix’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An abundance of huge flowers in a large range of colours. Green foliage is crinkled in texture.
Pulmonaria - Lungwort
Majeste Lungwort Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Majeste’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Shimmering solid silver-grey foliage with a narrow green edge, rosy pink flowers in spring.
Mrs. Moon Lungwort Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Mrs. Moon’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
Silver-spotted, dark green foliage. Clusters of pink buds open into blue, bell shaped flowers.
Pulsatilla - Pasque Flower
Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rubra’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An early spring bloomer with purplish-red blooms similar to a Prairie Crocus. Drumstick Primrose 83 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Ratibida - Coneflower
Prairie Coneflower Ratibida columnifera
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This native plant has lots of yellow flowers with long brown cones.
Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers have a dark brown central cone. Sturdy, upright habit.
Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’
Height: 14-16” (35-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Star-shaped, 2”, golden yellow flowers. Short, bushy clump of rich green foliage
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Yellow flowers with reddish-brown colouring the inner half of each petal.
Sagina - Moss Rustic Colours Gloriosa Daisy Irish Moss Sagina subulata
Height: ½-1” (1-2 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Pathways Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright green foliage is covered with tiny white flowers in summer. Excellent groundcover.
Scotch Moss Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’
Height: ½-1” (1-2 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Pathways Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has bright neon-yellow foliage with tiny white flowers. Excellent groundcover.
Salvia - Sage
Caradonna Sage Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Sensation Deep Rose Improved Sage Dark violet blue blossoms with deep purple stem, sturdy deep green foliage.
Sensation Deep Rose Improved Sage Salvia ‘ Sensation Deep Rose Improved’ New Height: 16” (40 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Bright pink flowers on dark purple stems are extremely floriferous. A robust, compact clump of rugose, green foliage.
Snow Hill Sage Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Pure white flower spikes above mounds of grey-green foliage. This selection has a more compact habit, will rebloom if deadheaded.
May Night Sage May Night Sage Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Deep indigo-violet flowers held well above sturdy deep green foliage. 1997 Perennial of the Year.
Saponaria - Soapwort
Rock Soapwort Saponaria ocymoides
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Trailing growth habit makes this an excellent choice for walls and rock gardens. Pink flowers in early summer.
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Saxifraga - Rockfoil
Purple Robe Saxifrage Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Purple Robe’
Height: 4-8” (10-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to June Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cushions of bright-green foliage bear short stems of upfacing blossoms in red-purple.
Scabiosa - Pincushion Flower Blue Butterfly Pincushion Flower Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Small lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout the season. Ferny grey-green leaves form a nice mound. Drought tolerant once established. 2000 Perennial of the Year.
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Soft lavender-pink flowers bloom through the summer on top of mounding ferny grey-green leaves. Drought tolerant once established.
Sedum - Stonecrop
Mediovariegatum Stonecrop Sedum alboroseum ‘Mediovariegatum’ Mediovariegatum Stonecrop Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Foliage is powdery-green with creamy-yellow centers, flowers that are a greenish-white tinged with pink.
Pink Stonecrop Sedum ewersii
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety forms a mound of rounded blue-green leaves with bright rose-pink flowers.
Frosty Morn Stonecrop Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has apple-green leaves that are strongly edged in creamy white. Flowers are white and Pink Stonecrop may be tinged with soft-pink.
Russian Stonecrop Sedum kamtschaticum
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low spreading carpet of green leaves with bright-yellow star-shaped flowers.
Variegated Russian Stonecrop Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Leaves are light green edged with creamy white. Flowers are held in clusters of golden-orange.
Purple Emperor Stonecrop Sedum purderyi ‘Purple Emperor’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Purple Emperor Stonecrop
Attractive dark purple-black succulent foliage with showy heads of dusty pink flowers. Growth habit is more upright and compact. Blue Spruce Stonecrop Angelina Sedum Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden-yellow, evergreen, needle-like foliage. Cooler temperatures will cause the tips of the leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge. Yellow flowers.
Blue Spruce Sedum Sedum repestre ‘Blue Spruce’
Height: 6-10” (15-25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bluish green, succulent needles. Bright yellow flowers. Excellent groundcover.
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Sedum - Stonecrop
Autumn Fire Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An improved version of Autumn Joy with thicker, sturdier stalks. Leaves are grey-green with russet red flower heads in fall.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Autumn Joy Stonecrop Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Upright growing, green foliage bears massive heads of dusty-pink flowers. Drought tolerant.
Neon Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Neon’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Upright growth habit with attractive grey-green foliage and large flower heads of neon pink.
Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bronzy-red foliage forms a thick groundcover. Clusters of ruby flowers appear mid summer.
Tricolor Stonecrop Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’
Tricolor Stonecrop Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Low growing perennial with green leaves edged in pink and creamy white. Soft-pink
Autumn Charm Stonecrop Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Charm’
Height: 15” (40 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A unique combination of green leaves with creamy white edges. Upright stems carry white flower buds that open to rosy red flowers.
Matrona Stonecrop Sedum telephium ‘Matrona’
Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Sturdy, upright grower that has grey-green leaves infused with rosy pink and purple stems. Flower clusters are creamy-pink. Cherry Truffle Stonecrop Cherry Truffle Stonecrop New Sedum ‘Cherry Truffle’
Height: 16” (40 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Multiple crowns of bicolour purple black and gray green leaves in the spring change to purple black in summer. Warm pink flowers in mid summer.
Dazzleberry Stonecrop New Sedum ‘Dazzleberry’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Compact plant habit, smokey blue-gray foliage with huge 9” flower heads are brilliant raspberry.
Mr. Goodbud Stonecrop Sedum ‘Mr. Goodbud’
Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Dazzleberry Stonecrop Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Dazzleberry Stonecrop Large 5-6” clusters of vibrant purple-pink flowers on purple red stems top the compact, upright clumps of deep blue-green foliage. Very upright, sturdy form.
Postman’s Pride Stonecrop Sedum ‘Postman’s Pride’
Height: 12-15” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Glossy, rich burgundy foliage forms a bushy upright plant. Purple buds open to pink flowers.
Vera Jameson Stonecrop Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Foliage is a rich mahogany-purple with arching stems of dusty pink flower heads.
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Sempervivum - Hens & Chicks
Hens and Chicks Sempervivum arachnoideum/tectorum
Height: 2-4” (5-10 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Cultivar: Description:
Cobweb ………….… Fine silvery hairs join together the green leaf tips like a spider’s web. Green …………….… Medium rosettes of deep green leaves, pink flowers. Purple ……………... Rosettes of purplish-red and green centers, pink flowers. Rocknoll Rosette….. Rosettes of deep orange to wine red leaves flushed apple green at the base. Rocknoll Rosette Hens & Chicks Ruby Heart ………... Rosettes start red, turning green with red margins as they grow.
Sidalcea - Prairie Mallow
Party Girl Prairie Mallow Sidalcea ‘Party Girl’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Satiny, 2” wide, rose-pink flowers with white centers are held on tall flower spikes. Prune back hard after blooming and plants may flower again later in the season.
Sisyrinchium - Blue-Eyed Grass
Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Height: 10” (25 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Edging, Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Woolly Thyme
Bright blue, star shaped flowers with gold centers top the dark green, grass-like foliage.
Solidago - Goldenrod
Goldenrod Solidago
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
An abundance of golden yellow panicles cover the finely textured, green foliage.
Stachys - Lamb’s Ears
Lamb’s Ears Stachys byzantina
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Goldenrod
Woolly silver-grey leaves form a thick groundcover. Tall spike-like stems produce pink flowers. Remove old seed heads to prevent reseeding.
Tanacetum - Painted Daisy
Robinson’s Mix Painted Daisy Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Mix’
Height: 18-30” (45-75 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Beautiful daisy type flowers in shades of red, pink or white on ferny green foliage. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.
Thymus - Thyme
Lemon Thyme Thymus x citriodorus
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Painted Daisy Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Known for its herb use, this variety has deep green foliage with a heavy lemon scent. Small laven- der flowers in mid summer.
Woolly Thyme Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Height: 1-2” (2-5 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging, Pathways Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Soft, fuzzy grey-green foliage with sparse soft-pink flowers. An excellent choice for planting in pathways.
Mother of Thyme Thymus serpyllum
Height: 1-2” (2-5 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety creates a very flat mat of tiny green leaves. Effective for use in pathways. Bright rosy pink flowers cover the plant. Woolly Thyme 87 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALSPERENNIALS
Tradescantia - Spiderwort
Concord Grape Spiderwort New Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Concorde Grape’
Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
New listing for 2016. Large, rich purple triangular shaped flowers form on upright grassy-looking clumps of green leaves. Sweet Kate Spiderwort Sunshine Charm Spiderwort Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Sunshine Charm
Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Chartreuse-yellow foliage with triangular shaped pink flowers.
Sweet Kate Spiderwort Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Sweet Kate’
Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Bloom Time: June to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has unique chartreuse-yellow foliage lasting through out the summer. Triangular shaped violet blue flowers add contrast to the foliage.
Trollius - Globeflower
Golden Queen Globeflower Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Golden-range, 2-3” wide, bowl-shaped flowers stand in stark contrast to the deep green foliage.
Golden Queen Globeflower Dwarf Globeflower Trollius pumilus
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Single bright yellow buttercup type flowers are held above the low, mounded dark green foliage.
Veronica - Speedwell
Austrian Speedwell Veronica austriaca
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has rich, royal blue flowers in short spikes on top of low creeping green foliage.
White Jolanda Speedwell Veronica longifolia ‘White Jolanda’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A very showy perennial with dense upright spikes of pure white flowers on top of dark green foli- age. Very upright growth habit.
Golden Speedwell Veronica prostrate ‘Aztec Gold’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Brilliant gold leaves form a low, spreading mound. Short spikes of sky blue flowers appear just above the foliage.
Red Fox Speedwell Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
White Jolanda Speedwell Red Fox Speedwell Upright spikes of bright fuchsia pink flowers are held above green foliage. Red Fox Speedwell Sunny Border Blue Speedwell Veronica spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Spikes of deep violet-blue flowers make this variety especially showy. Bright green foliage is un-usually crinkled. 1993 Perennial of the Year.
Blue Bomb Speedwell Veronica x ‘Blue Bomb’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Unique branched flower plumes similar to Astilbe, each plume is comprised of hundreds of bright blue flowers. Dark green foliage is very compact.
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Vinca - Periwinkle
Periwinkle Vinca minor
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Periwinkle blue flowers form over a mat of glossy green leaves, excellent groundcover.
Illumination Periwinkle Vinca minor ‘Illumination’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Periwinkle Plant Uses: Edging, Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Bright golden yellow leaves edged in dark green. Blue flowers form in early summer.
Viola - Pansy
Bowles Black Viola Viola cornuta ‘Bowles Black’
Height: 4-5” (10-12 cm) Blooming Time: April to October Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
One of the best dark coloured spring blooming violas. Deep violet-black with a yellow eye.
Labrador Violet Viola riviniana ‘Purpurea’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Bowles Black Viola Dark purplish foliage makes an excellent groundcover with deep violet purple flowers.
Dark Freckled Violet Viola sororia ‘Dark Freckles’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A very unique viola with pale blue flowers spotted with violet held above green leaves.
Ferns
Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Light green, lacy leaves on stems that are shiny and black. Delicate, fan-shape fronds.
Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3 Maidenhair Fern Delicate and lacy-looking ferns with triangular fronds divided into small leaflets.
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’
Height: 36” (90 cm) Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Forms a massive arching clump of silver fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems.
Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Arching fronds, olive-green in colour with a metallic–grey sheen. 2004 Perennial of the Year.
Native Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2
An upright fern with deep green fronds. Forms a wide-spreading patch.
Perennial Grasses
Big Bluestem Grass Andropogon gerardi
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: June Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern Plant Uses: Edging, Borders Exposure/Hardiness: * . Zone 3
Upright growing grass with blue green foliage. Slow to spread and forms a nice clump.
Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass Arrhenatherum bulbosum ‘Variegatum’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Edging, Borders Exposure/Hardiness: * . Zone 3
This grass forms a low clump of cream and green striped leaves. Tan colour seed heads.
Blue Gamma Grass Bouteloua gracilis
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: * . Zone 3
Thin gray green foliage forms a nice clump. Flower heads are extremely decorative. Blue Gamma Grass 89 GRASSESGRASSES
Skinner’s Golden Brome Grass Bromis inermis ‘Skinner’s Golden’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This vigorous growing grass is characterized by green foliage that is heavily edged in bright golden yellow. Golden seed heads appear in early summer.
Eldorado Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Green leaves are striped down the middle with golden yellow. Forms an upright narrow clump.
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Narrow clumps of green foliage bear spikes of soft, greenish flowers that fade to rose and then into stiff tan seed heads. Strong, upright habit. 2001 Perennial of the Year.
Variegated Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Overdam’
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This grass has narrow green leaves edged in white. Strong upright growth habit.
Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark green grass blades form a dense clump with attractive seed heads.
Elijah Blue Fescue Grass Festuca ovina glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Rich blue coloured foliage that is retained well throughout the summer. Compact growth habit.
Blue Fescue Grass Festuca ovina glauca ‘Select’
Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to June Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This grass has spiky silver-grey foliage and forms a nice compact clump.
Blue Oat Grass Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A popular grass noted for its intense blue colour and clump forming nature. Non- spreading.
Japanese Blood Grass Imperata cylindrical ‘Red Baron’
Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 4 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers
Green upright-growing foliage develops red tips which become increasingly deeper red as the season progresses.
Flying Hedgehogs Rush Juncus ensifolius ‘Flying Hedgehogs’
Height: 10-12” (25-30cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses: Annual, Containers Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Dark brown spiky seed heads add interest to this blue-green grass, tolerates wet locations.
Autumn Red Maiden Hair Grass Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens ‘Autumn Red’
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Border Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Grey-green foliage gives way to brilliant, red-orange fall colour. Showy, silvery plumes.
Huron Sunrise Maiden Hair Grass Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Border Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3/4
Mid-green leaves with a silver midrib, profuse burgundy plumes.
Variegated Moor Grass Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A low mound of narrow green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Golden brown seed heads on arch- Northwind Switch Grass ing branches. Nice compact form. 90
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Heavy Metal Switch Grass Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
This variety has blue foliage with a very upright and narrow growth habit.
Northwind Switch Grass Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3/4
A dark-green, upright, clumping grass. Golden yellow fall foliage. 2014 Perennial of the Year.
Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinacea
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 2 Heavy Metal Switch Grass Attractive green and white variegated foliage with tan plumes. Very quick spreading. Heavy Metal Switch Grass
The Blues Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
Height: 24-48” (60-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
A clump forming, fine textured grass, this selection has strong blue colour.
Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans
Height: 36-59” (90-150 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Native prairie grass. Green upright blades form a non-invasive clump. Tan coloured seed heads.
Prairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Massing Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3
Medium green foliage forms a tight clump. Delicate seed heads adorn this plant with the blades turning orange for the fall season. Drought tolerant.
Annual Grasses Prince Fountain Grass Baby Tut Grass Cyperus involucratus
Height: 10-12” (25-30cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 10 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers
Baby Tut is a mounded green foliage grass, with firework like shoots. Prefers moist conditions.
King Tut Grass Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’
Height: 4-5’ (25-30cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 10 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers
Quick growing grass with deep green foliage, large spiky flower heads. Prefers moist conditions.
Prince Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum ‘Prince’
Height: 4-5’ (120-150 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 9 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers
Very upright growing variety has wide, dark purple foliage. Excellent for large containers.
Princess Caroline Fountain Grass Pennisetum set. ‘Princess Caroline’
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 9 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers Fireworks Fountain Grass
Wide, dark purple foliage. Excellent for large containers or for the summer garden.
Princess Molly Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum ‘Princess Molly’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 9 Plant Uses: Annual, Containers
Wide, olive green leaves are bordered with purple, and further highlighted with a dark purple-black stripe down the centre of the leaves. Excellent for containers or for the summer garden.
Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum var. ‘Rubrum’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Annual, Containers Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 9
Deep burgundy foliage with pink plumes make this variety a showpiece in any yard or pot!
Fireworks Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum rub. ‘Fireworks’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses: Annual, Containers Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 9 Purple Fountain Grass
The foliage has midveins of burgundy with hot pink margins. Great for container gardening. 91 HERBACEOUSHERBACEOUS PERENNIALPERENNIAL SELECTIONSELECTION GUIDEGUIDE
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