H E R B A C E O U S P E R E N N I A L S ACHILLEA (Yarrow) -'SEDUCTION' Series. Achillea. (ak-il-EE-a). EASY. Colorful border or rockery Upright, columnar habit. Very heat and humidity tolerant. Exceptionally long blooming. Superior branching. Zone 4-8. plants. Named after Achilles, who is said to have used it to -'Saucy Seduction'. Rose-pink flowers on sturdy stems. heal the wounds of his soldiers. Excellent for cutting and 18-20"H. 6" $9.95 drying. Flat-topped blooms, many with scented foliage. Open -'Strawberry Seduction'. Uniform flowers of red with sun. Lean, very well-drained soil. Trouble-free. yellow centers. 18-20"H. 3" $3.69 -hybrids. -'Sunny Seduction'. Butter-yellow flowers. 18-20"H. 3" NEW-'Firefly Sunshine'.One of the best yarrows for lasting $3.69, 6" $9.95 color throughout the summer. Bright yellow flowers contrast with dark gray-green foliage. Upright habit. 28-30"H. Zone -'Song Siren 'Laura'. Profusely blooming, true ruby-red with 3-8. 6" $11.95 pink eye flower clusters on long, upright stems over silvery -'SASSY SUMMER' Series. green foliage. Zone 4-9. 20-22"H. 6" $9.95 Taller, more substantial presence than most achillea. Sturdy -'Terra Cotta'. Multi-colored selection with a changing display of salmon-peach, terra cotta orange, and pale yellow-orange stems look great throughout the season. Zone 3-8. flowers. Silver, fern-like foliage. 24"H.6" $9.95 -'Silver'. Bright golden yellow flowers contrast with broad, -sibirica 'Love Parade'. (syn. 'Kamtschatica'). Large pink intense silver foliage. 26-30"H. 6" $10.95 blossoms. Glossy, leathery, serrated leaves on sprawling stems. -'Taffy'. Dark salmon-pink flowers lighten to peachy-pink 1-3'H. 3" $3.69 as they mature. 26-32"H. 6" $10.95 -millefolium Cultivars. Deeply cut, ferny, scented foliage. ACONITUM (Monkshood) Spreads rapidly. Most bloom June-September. Aconitum. (ak-o-NY-tum). Distinctive spires for the peren- -'Moonshine'. Flat topped, canary-yellow flower clusters nial border. Highly prized for lateness of bloom. The rich June-August. Bright silver, fern-like foliage. Plants will colors are splendid with oriental lilies in the August garden. rebloom if cut back after the first round of flowering. Clump Glossy, palm-shaped, often dissected, dark green foliage. forming. Zone 3. 1-2'H. 3" $3.69, 6" $9.95 NEW-'New Vintage Red'. Compact, long blooming with hot Excellent cut flower. Easy. The trick to establishing these pink-red flowers that do not fade to brown, holds its shape in the garden is to provide rich, moist, but well-drained soil. and reblooms. 12-14"H. 6" $9.95 Full sun with afternoon shade. Application of fungicide, at NEW-'New Vintage Violet'. Compact, long blooming with recommended rates, in early June, and at regular intervals vivid violet flowers that do not fade to brown, holds its shape thereafter, prevents air and soil-borne diseases. All parts of and reblooms. 12-14"H. 6" $9.95 -'Oertel's Rose'. Large, rose-pink flower clusters over fine Aconitum are poisonous if eaten. Zone 4-7. -cammarum Cultivars. (Hybrid between A. variegatum and A. fern-like foliage. 24"H. 3" $3.69 napellus). The growth habit can be variable depending on the -'Paprika'. Apple-red and paprika colored flowers with dominant parent in a particular cultivar. sulphur-yellow centers on tall stems. Gray-green, fern-like -'Bi-color'. White flowers with blue edges. Vigorous. Well- foliage. Compact spreading mound. Zone 4-8. 2-3'H. 3" $3.69 branched. 40"H. 4½" $9.95 -'Pretty Belinda'. Upright stems hold pink flowers on compact -'Stainless Steel'. Metallic blue flowers June to August. Silver- plants. Zone 4-8. 20"H. 6" $9.95 green foliage. 40"H. 5½" $9.95 -carmichaelii Cultivars. (syn.A.fischeri)(AzureMonkshood). -'RAINBOW' Series. Upright spikes of large, dark lavender-blue, hooded flowers Flat flower heads. Strong stems. Blooms June to August. Com- August -September. Thick, leathery, moderately dissected pact habit. Fragrant dark green foliage. Heat and drought leaves. Strong stems do not require staking. 2-3'H. tolerant. Zone 4-8. 18-24"H. -'Spatlese'. In late summer, branched spikes of lavender-blue -'Summer Pastels'. Flowers first year summer to autumn. hooded flowers. A later bloomer than others. 3-4'H. 3" $3.69 A beautiful mix of apricot, cream, lavender, pink, purple, -henryi 'Sparks Variety'. Intense dark violet-blue flowers July red, rose, and white. 3" $3.69 -August. Staking may be needed. 5-6'H. 4½" $9.95 -'Tricolor'. Large yellow flowers with rose-red edges.6" -napellus Cultivars. (Helmet Flower, Common Monkshood). $9.95 Striking, upright spikes of violet-blue flowers with a clear mauve touch July-August. Deeply divided, dark green, glossy -'Red Velvet'. Red flowers whose color does not fade. Cut foliage. Long-lived. Rarely bothered by pests or disease. back for second bloom. 20"H. 6" $9.95 3-4'H. 4½" $9.95 -'Ritzy Ruby'. Flowers begin ruby-red then mature to pink. -'Album'. Pure white flowers. 3-4'H.4½" $9.95 Compact habit, early bloomer. 10-14"H. 3" $3.69 -'Newry Blue'. Deep indigo blue flowers held close together to form a dense spire. 3'H. 3" $3.69 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. -'Blue Boa'. Long, wide, deep violet-blue flower spikes. Self -racemosa Cultivars. (Black Cohosh). Upright stems of pale branching. Upright habit. Drought tolerant once established. green. Deeply split, lance-shaped leaves. White or cream flow- 24"H. 3" $3.95, 4½" $4.95 ers midsummer. 3½-6½'H. 7" $11.95 -'Blue Fortune'. Soft blue spikes July-September. 2-3'H. 6" $9.95 -'Chocoholic'. Pink bottlebrush blooms mid-summer to early -'Globetrotter'. Lilac-pink, dense flower spikes. Strong verticle fall. Mocha and burgundy leaves. 24-36"H. 7" $24.95 growth habit. 2-3'H. 4-Pack $3.79 -var. cordifolia. (syn. rubifolia).Clump forming. Leaflets are heart-shaped at the base. In late summer, bears branched, -'KUDOS' Series sometimes curved racemes, to 24" long, of creamy white Dwarf, cold hardy, bee and hummingbirds magnets. Resistant flowers. Maine Native. Graceful form. 4-5'H. 7" $11.95 to downy mildew. Blooms all summer to fall. Full sun. -simplex Cultivars. (Autumn Snakeroot). Flower spikes carry -'Ambrosia'. Pale orange and rosy-pink spikes with creamy strongly fragrant blooms. Arching flower stalks. Late-blooming. coconut highlights. Tight foliage mounds. 6-20"H. 6" $9.95 -atropurpurea. Dark coppery-purple foliage. Sturdy, flower- -'Coral'. Warm, dense, coral colored plumes have a sweet ing spikes of white blossoms July-August. 3-5'H. 7" $17.95 honey-mint fragrance. Free flowering, impeccable habit. -'Black Negligee'. Lacy, black foliage shrouds lovely dark Long lasting, glowing color. 24"H x 16"W. 3" $3.95, stems. White flowers have a purple tint. Fragrant perfume 4½" $4.95 scent of grape and jasmine. 12"H. 7" $24.95 -'Red'. Great reblooming, bright red flower clusters on a -'Brunette'. August-October, very rich, deep purple foliage well branched plant. 20"H x 25"W. 3" $3.69 contrasts nicely with flowers of pinkish-white that fade to -'Silver Blue'. Soft, clear light-blue blooms on plump stalks. creamy-white. 50"H. 7" $19.95 Exceptional winter hardiness. 16-20"H. 3" $3.95 -'Hillside Black Beauty'. Masses of striking, dark purple, toothed foliage with white bottle-brush blooms. 36-60"H. -'Morello'. Amazing, huge inflorescences of deep burgundy 7" $21.95 rose blooms from spring to fall. Showy dark foliage in cool -'Pink Spike'. (syn. ramosa 'Pink Spike'). New England Na- temperatures extend the appeal into the fall. Good mildew tive. Soft clear pink flowers and dark bronze-purple foliage. tolerance. 33"H x22"W. 3" $3.95 Leaflets are serrated and deeply veined. 50"H.7" $19.95 -'Purple Haze'. Long racemes of smoky violet-blue flowers July to frost. 2-3'H. 6" $9.95 -rugosa 'Little Adder'. A more compact version of 'Black Ad- ADENOPHORA der' that resists the temptation to get leggy late in the season 24"H. 3" $3.69 (False Campanula, Ladybells) -'Tango'. Brilliant, fiery orange flower spikes. Gray-greenaro - Adenophora. (a-den-OFF-or-a). Charming summer bloom- matic foliage. Compact. 14"H. 4-Pack $3.79 ing wildflowers closely resembling Campanula withfragrant , nodding, bluish bells, ½-1" long. Provide full sun to part AJUGA (Bugleweed) shade and any good, well-drained soil. Do not attempt to Ajuga. (aj-OO-ga). EASY. Resilient groundcover for sun or move them once established. part shade. Attractive semi-evergreen, mat-forming foliage. -liliifolia. (Lilyleaf Ladybells). Purple-blue, nodding flower bells Erect flower spikes in June. Simple to grow in any reason- from late summer into fall.