H E R B A C E O U S P E R E N N I A L S ACHILLEA (Yarrow) -'Terra Cotta'. Multi-colored selection with a changing display Achillea. (ak-il-EE-a). EASY. Colorful border or rockery of salmon-peach, terra cotta orange, and pale yellow-orange plants. Named after Achilles, who is said to have used it to flowers at the same time. Silver, fern-like foliage. 24"H. heal the wounds of his soldiers. Excellent for cutting and 5" $13.95 drying. Flat-topped blooms, many with scented foliage. Open -sibirica 'Love Parade'. (syn. 'Kamtschatica'). Large pink sun. Lean, very well-drained soil.Trouble-free. blossoms. Glossy, leathery, serrated leaves on sprawling stems. -'Coronation Gold'. Large clusters of bright yellow 3" discs 1-3'H. 3" $3.59 June-August. Low, gray, feathery, aromatic foliage. Reliable border plant. Heat tolerant. Does not require staking. A classic. ACONITUM (Monkshood) The best variety of yarrow to use for drying. 2-3'H. 5" $13.95 Aconitum. (ak-o-NY-tum). Distinctive spires for the peren- -millefolium Cultivars. Deeply cut, ferny, scented foliage. nial border. Highly prized for lateness of bloom. The rich Spreads rapidly. Most bloom June-September. -'Gloria Jean'. Heads of huge rosy-pink flowers June to colors are splendid with oriental lilies in the August garden. September. 18-24"H. 5" $9.95 Glossy, palm-shaped, often dissected, dark green foliage. -'Moonshine'. Flat topped, canary-yellow flower clusters Excellent cut flower. Easy. The trick to establishing these June-August. Bright silver, fern-like foliage. Plants will in the garden is to provide rich, moist, but well-drained soil. rebloom if cut back after the first round of flowering. Clump Full sun with afternoon shade. Application of fungicide, at forming. Zone 3. 1-2'H. 3" $3.59, 6" $9.95 -'Oertel's Rose'. Large, rose-pink flower clusters over fine recommended rates, in early June, and at regular intervals fern-like foliage. 24"H. 3" $3.59 thereafter, prevents air and soil-borne diseases. All parts of -'Paprika'. Apple-red and paprika colored flowers with Aconitum are poisonous if eaten. Zone 4-7. sulphur-yellow centers on tall stems. Gray-green, fern-like -cammarum Cultivars. (Hybrid between A. variegatum and A. foliage. Compact spreading mound. Zone 4-8. 2-3'H. 3" $3.59 napellus). The growth habit can be variable depending on the dominant parent in a particular cultivar. -'RAINBOW' Series. -'Bi-color'. White flowers with blue edges. Vigorous. Well- Flat flower heads. Strong stems. Blooms June to August. Com- branched. 40"H. 5½" $9.95 pact habit. Fragrant dark green foliage. Heat and drought -'Eleanora'. (syn. 'Eleonara'. 'Eleanor'). Creamy-white flow- tolerant. Zone 4-8. 18-24"H. ers with narrow bluish edging June-August. Glossy dark -'Summer Pastels'. Flowers first year summer to autumn. green foliage on loosely branched stems. Compact habit A beautiful mix of apricot, cream, lavender, pink, purple, 40"H. 5½" $9.95 red, rose, and white. 3" $3.59 -'Stainless Steel'. Metallic blue flowers June to August. Silver- NEW-'Tricolor'. Large yellow flowers with rose-red edges. green foliage. 40"H. 5½" $9.95 6" $9.95 -carmichaelii Cultivars. (syn.A.fischeri)(AzureMonkshood). Upright spikes of large, dark lavender-blue, hooded flowers -'Ritzy Rose'. Naturally compact early bloomer, with deep August -September. Thick leathery, moderately dissected magenta blooms maturing to bright pink with a lighter leaves. Strong stems do not require staking. 2-3'H. eye. 10-14"H. 3" $3.59 -'Arendsii'. Intense dark blue "helmets" September to October. NEW-'Ritzy Ruby'. Flowers begin ruby-red then mature to A stunning addition to the fall garden. 3-4'H. 5½" $9.95 pink. Compact habit, early bloomer. 10-14"H. 3" $3.59 -'Royal Flush'. Very large, dark purple-blue flowers on strong, thick red stems. Abundant blooming. Foliage emerges as -'SEDUCTION' Series. red but matures to green before summer. 48"H. 5½" $9.95 Upright, columnar habit. Very heat and humidity tolerant. Long -'Spatlese'. In late summer, branched spikes of lavender-blue blooming. Zone 4-8. hooded flowers. A later bloomer than others. 3-4'H. 3" $3.59 -'Saucy Seduction'. Rose-pink flowers on long, sturdy -henryi 'Sparks Variety'. Intense dark violet-blue flowers stems with superior branching. Exceptionally long bloom July -August. Staking may be needed. 5-6'H. 5½" $9.95 time. 24-28"H. 6" $9.95 -napellus Cultivars. (Helmet Flower, Common Monkshood). -'Strawberry Seduction'. Uniform flowers of true red Striking, upright spikes of violet-blue flowers with a clear with yellow centers and 2 month bloom time. 18-20"H. mauve touch July-August. Deeply divided, dark green, glossy 3" $3.59, 6" $9.95 foliage. Long-lived. Rarely bothered by pests or disease. -'Sunny Seduction'. Butter-yellow flowers. 28"H.3" $3.59 3-4'H. 5½" $9.95 -'Newry Blue'. Deep blue flowers. 3'H. 3" $3.59 -'SONG SIREN' Series. Profusely blooming flower clusters on long, upright stems over silvery green foliage. Zone 4-9. 20-22"H. -'Laura'. True ruby-red with pink eyes. 3" $3.59, 6" $9.95 -'Layla'. Clear velvety magenta. 3" $3.59 61 H E R B A C E O U S P E R E N N I A L S ACTAEA (Baneberry) AGASTACHE (Giant Hyssop) Actaea. (ak-TEE-a). (syn. Cimicifuga). Vigorous woodland Agastache Hybrids. (a-gah-STA-kee).Tall herbs with four- plants on tall stems with large leaves similar to Astilbe. sided stems and scented leaves, characteristic of the mint Feathery, fringed white flowers in late spring. Showy, poison- family. Fragrant, flower spikes June-September. Excellent ous, ¼" oval berries on red stalks in late summer and fall. A for drying. Hummingbird, bee, and butterfly magnet. Peren- must for the perennial border. Provides an airy foil between nial border or back of the herb garden. Does well in dry soil spiked and rounded plants. Delightful when combined with and full sun. Tender perennial, needs winter protection, or fall-flowering Anemones and plants with variegated foliage. grow as an annual. Sun to shade. Humus rich, moist, neutral soil. Zone 3-8. NEW-'Astello Indigo'. Delightful European Garden award -racemosa Cultivars. (Black Cohosh). Upright stems of pale winner. Stately spikes of indigo blue held over dark green green. Deeply split, lance-shaped leaves. White or cream flow- foliage. Minty fragrance. ers midsummer. 3½-6½'H. 7" $11.95 4-Pack (see price list posted in each greenhouse) -'Chocoholic'. Pink bottlebrush blooms mid-summer to early -'Blue Boa'. Long, wide, deep violet-blue flower spikes. Self fall. Mocha and burgundy leaves. 24-36"H. 7" $19.95 branching. Upright habit. Drought tolerant once established. -ramosa Cultivar. (Bugbane). New England Native. Handsome, 24"H. 3" $3.59 loosely bushy plants. Long, dense, upward-facing, bottlebrush- -'Blue Fortune'. Soft blue spikes July-September. 2-3'H. like racemes of fragrant flowers in late spring. 6" $9.95 -'Dark Zones'. Dark shades of foliage. Pink flowers September NEW-'Globetrotter'. Lilac-pink, dense flower spikes. Strong to October. 5'H. 5" $18.95 verticle growth habit. 2-3'H. 4-Pack -'James Compton'. Creamy-white flowers. Dark purple foliage -'Kudos Silver Blue'. Soft, clear light-blue blooms on plump after the first season.Very fragrant. Attractive lime-green seed stalks. Exceptional winter hardiness. 16-20"H. 3" $3.59 pods form after flowering. Repels insects. 36"H.7" $13.95 -rugosa 'Little Adder'. A more compact version of 'Black Ad- -simplex Cultivars. (Autumn Snakeroot). Flower spikes carry der' that resists the temptation to get leggy late in the season strongly fragrant blooms. Arching flower stalks. Late-blooming. 24"H. 3" $3.59, 6" $9.95 -'Black Negligee'. Lacy, black foliage shrouds lovely dark -'Tango'. Brilliant, fiery orange flower spikes. Gray-greenaro - stems. White flowers have a purple tint. Fragrant perfume matic foliage. Compact. 14"H. 4-Pack scent of grape and jasmine. 12"H. 7" $21.95 -'Brunette'. August-October, very rich, deep purple foliage contrasts nicely with flowers of pinkish-white that fade to AJUGA (Bugleweed) creamy-white. 50"H. 7" $19.95 Ajuga. (aj-OO-ga). EASY. Resilient groundcover for sun or -'Hillside Black Beauty'. Masses of striking, dark purplish, part shade. Attractive semi-evergreen, mat-forming foliage. toothed foliage with white bottle-brush blooms. 36-60"H. Erect flower spikes in June. Simple to grow in any reason- 7" $21.95 -'Pink Spike'. (syn. ramosa 'Pink Spike'). New England Na- able soil. Perfect for underplanting trees and shrubs, where tive. Soft clear pink flowers and dark bronze-purple foliage. lawn is difficult to establish. Leaflets are serrated and deeply veined. 50"H.7" $19.95 -reptans Cultivars and Hybrids. Rapidly spreading ground- covers. NEW-'Blueberry Muffin'. Bright green rosettes of small ADENOPHORA leaves topped by spikes of bright blue flowers. Fast and vigorous. Zone 5. 8"H. 3" $3.59 (False Campanula, Ladybells) -'Bronze Beauty'. Lustrous, metallic purple-bronze foliage. Adenophora. (a-den-OFF-or-a). Charming summer bloom- Blue flowers. 6"H.3" $3.59 ing wildflowers closely resembling Campanula withfragrant , -'Burgundy Glow'. Tri-colored foliage in shades of creamy- nodding, bluish bells, ½-1" long. Provide full sun to part white, rose-burgundy, and dark green. In fall, mature leaves shade and any good, well-drained soil. Do not attempt to turn deep bronze, and newer growth is a rose tone. Produces short spikes of blue flowers. Groundcover. 6"H.3" $3.59 move them once established. -'Pink Lightning'. Bubblegum colored blooms.Textured mint -liliifolia. (Lilyleaf Ladybells). Purple-blue, nodding flower bells green foliage with white edges. 4-6"H.