4" Perennials - Gardener's Choice™
This is a premium collection of all your classic perennial favorites! These varieties have been selected for compact foliage, consistent, reliable flower color, and hardiness. Unique lime green colored pots with matching locking tags catch the eye and increase sales.
| Variety | Description | Height | Spacing | Sun | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Achillea
Moonshine |
Deeply cut, aromatic, gray-green foliage and canary yellow flowers in July and August. Grows in average, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Plant in the border garden, use as a cut or dried flower, or as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 24" | 16" | Full Sun | 4 |
Achillea Paprika |
Aromatic, fine lacy foliage with lovely rusty orange red flowers in July and August. Grows in average, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Plant in the border garden, use as a cut flower or dried flower or as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 24-36" | 18" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Achillea Red Velvet |
Crimson red flowers appear from June through to September on fine, lacy foliage. Grows in average, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Plant in the border garden, use as a cut or dried flower, or as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 28" | 16" | Full Sun | 4 |
Achillea Summer Pastels |
Aromatic, fine lacy foliage with stunning pastel colored flowers in July through August. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden, use as a cut flower, dried flower or as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 18-24" | 18" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Aegopodium Snow on Mountain |
Fast growing groundcover with light gray-green foliage edged with white. Grows in moist soil in a part shade to part sun position. The variegated foliage makes a stunning contract in any garden. | 12-18" | 24" | Part Shade to Part Sun | 3-9 |
Ajuga Burgundy Glow |
An attractive mat-forming plant producing variegated foliage in white, pink and green. Spikes of blue flowers are produced in June. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Use as groundcover. | 4-8" | 12-18"++ | Part Shade/Part Sun | 4-9 |
Ajuga Chocolate Chip |
A dwarf, fast growing groundcover that forms a mat of attractive, small, glossy, rich chocolate brown colored leaves. In May to June, spikes of lavender-blue flowers rise above the foliage. Ideal under trees and shrubs, in rock gardens or perennial borders. Thrives in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Plant 18" apart to form a dense groundcover. | 2-4" | 18" | Part Sun/Part Shade | 4 |
Ajuga Mahogany |
An attractive, mat forming perennial plant with shimmering bronze foliage and spikes of blue flowers in June. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in a partly shaded position. Ideal for use as a ground cover and for edging. | 4-8" | 10-18"++ | Part Shade | 4-9 |
Ajuga Silver Beauty |
Ajuga reptans. An effective mat-forming plant with silver-green and white foliage and spikes of blue flowers in May to June. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part sun or part shade. Use as a groundcover. | 4-6" | 12" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-9 |
Alcea Mix |
Shallowly lobed foliage with double, ball-shaped flowers of mixed colors in July-August. Grows in rich, well-drained soil. Use in tall border gardens, as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies, and as material or shelter for butterfly larvae. | 4-6' | 20" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Alcea Rose |
An old-fashioned plant with shallowly lobed foliage and tall spikes of ruffled, double rose colored flowers in July-August. Grows in rich, well-drained soil. Use in tall border gardens, as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies, and as material or shelter for butterfly larvae. | 4-6' | 20" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Alcea Scarlet |
Shallowly lobed foliage with double, ball-shaped scarlet red flowers in June-July. Grows in rich, well-drained soil. Use in tall border gardens, | 4-6' | 20" | Sun or Part Shade | 4-9 |
Alcea Yellow |
Shallowly lobed foliage with double, ball-shaped golden yellow flowers in July-August. Grows in rich, well-drained soil. Use in tall border gardens, as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies, and as material or shelter for butterfly larvae. | 4-6' | 20" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Aquilegia Biedermeier |
This special dwarf strain of Columbine forms bushy mounds of lush, blue-green foliage and bears heads of pastel-colored, spurred flowers in June. Plant in a part shade to part sun location with rich, well-drained soil. Ideal for border gardens, rock gardens and as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies. | 9-12" | 12" | Part Shade to Part Sun | 3-9 |
Aquilegia McKana's Hybrid |
Among the most popular of all columbines, McKana's Giant Mix is a taller growing strain with delicate gray-green, fan-shaped foliage and spurred flowers in both bright and pastel colors in June. Plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil in a part sun to part shade area. Ideal for border and cottage gardens and great for attracting birds and butterflies. | 18-24" | 18" | Part Shade to Part Sun | 3-9 |
Artemisia Powis Castle |
Perfect for adding color contrast to the garden, this outstanding perennial plant forms a dense mound of silver fern-like foliage but never flowers. It provides a great background planting and may also be used as an informal hedge. This plant thrives in average, dry soil in a full sun position. Great in border gardens and rock gardens. | 24-30" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Artemisia Silver Brocade |
Perfect for adding color contrast to the garden, this silver plant's low growing habit sets it apart from other artemisias. This plant thrives in a sunny well-drained location. Great in border gardens and rock gardens. | 6-12" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 3-7 |
Artemisia Silver Mound |
Perfect for adding color contrast to the garden, this outstanding perennial plant forms a dense mound of blue-gray, fern-like foliage but never flowers. It makes a great background planting and may also be used in an informal low border or in a rock garden. Shear periodically to keep compact. The plants thrive in average, dry soil in a full sun position. | 12-18" | 18" | Full Sun | 3-7 |
Asclepias Butterfly Flower |
Ideal for native prairie, border gardens and as a cut flower. This most attractive perennial is renowned for its amazing ability to attract butterflies and birds to the garden. In July and August it produces heads of bright orange flowers that are followed by ornamental seed pods. Grows well in full sun and average, well-drained soil. | 24-36" | 18-24" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Buddleia Black Knight |
Arching, lance-shaped, gray-green foliage provides a contrast to the profuse, fragrant, dark purple-black flower spikes in July to September. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun. Use as a specimen plant or in a large border garden. Use the fragrant flowers in lavish cut flower arrangements. Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 4-7' | 3-6' | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Buddleia Nanho Blue |
Arching, lance-shaped, gray-green foliage provides a contrast to the lovely, pale lilac-blue, fragrant flowers in July to September. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun. Plant in the large border garden, use as a specimen plant, or in lavish cut flower arrangements; flowers are fragrant. Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 4-5' | 36" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Buddleia Pink Delight |
Arching, lance shaped, gray-green foliage provides a contrast to the delightfully showy, bright pink, fragrant flowers with orange eyes. Flowers in July to September. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun. Use as a specimen plant or in a large border garden. Flowers are beautiful in lavish cut flower arrangements. Flowers are fragrant. Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 7-9'++ | 36" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Buddleia Royal Red |
Arching, lance-shaped, gray-green foliage provides a contrast to the striking magenta-red flowers in July to September. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun. Plant in the large border garden, use as a specimen plant, or the fragrant flowers can be used in lavish cut flower arrangements. Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 7-9'++ | 36" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Buddleia White Profusion |
Arching, lance-shaped, gray-green foliage provides a contrast to the pristine-white flowers in July to September. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun. Plant in the large border garden, use as a specimen plant, or the fragrant flowers can be used in lavish cut flower arrangements. Attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. | 7-9' ++ | 36" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Campanula Blue Clips |
A most attractive, compact campanula with dark green foliage and mid-blue, bell-shaped flowers from June-August. Grows and flowers well in a part sun location with average, well-drained soil. Keep moist in dry weather. A top choice for border gardens, rock gardens, edging, rock wall and as a groundcover. | 6-8" | 12-16" | Part Sun/Part Shade | 4-7 |
Campanula Canterburybells |
A most attractive, medium to tall campanula with rosettes of hairy, green foliage. Lovely mixed colored flowers in May-July. Grows and flowers well in a part sun position with rich, well-drained soil. A top choice for border and cottage gardens, edging, rock walls and groundcover. Also makes a superb cut flower. | 24-36" | 12" | Full sun to Part Shade | 5-8 |
Campanula Cup & Saucer |
A most attractive, medium to tall campanula with rosettes of hairy, green foliage. Lovely mixed colored flowers in May-July. Grows and flowers well in a part sun position with rich, well-drained soil. Keep moist in dry weather. A top choice for border gardens and containers. Use as a cut flower. Will attract nectar-eating birds to your garden. | 24-36" | 12" | Part Sun/Part Shade | 5-8 |
Carnation Grenadin Mix |
Bluish-green, grass-like foliage complements the fragrant, colorful flowers in tones of red, yellow, pink, white, bi-colors and pale pink which appear in July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border gardens. Superb cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies. | 24" | 4-10" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Ceratostigma Plumbago |
Unbelievable contrast between the porcelain blue flowers, which bloom from summer through late fall and the foliage which turns a beautiful red in fall! One of the few "true blue" flowers. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Great as a groundcover or in border gardens. | 6-8" | 18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 5-9 |
Coreopsis Alba |
A bright, vibrant perennial with thread-like foliage, a neat compact habit and white flowers with rose-pink eyes June-July. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the border garden as a source of nectar for birds or butterflies. | 12-15" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Coreopsis Baby Sun |
A bright, vibrant perennial with lance shaped foliage, a neat compact habit and golden yellow blooms with a dark circle that appear in June to July. Grow in rich well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the border garden and great as a cut flower and as a source of nectar for birds or butterflies. | 12-18" | 18" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Coreopsis Early Sunrise |
An All-American Selection for 1989, this plant is renowned for its spectacular display of double golden-yellow flowers. The main flower flush is during June and July, but will bloom throughout the summer with the removal of spent blossoms. Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Great for borders and cottage gardens. Also is a great cut flower. | 12-18" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Coreopsis Moonbeam |
An award-winning variety renowned for its spectacular display of light yellow flowers in July-September. Plants flourish in average, well-drained soil in a sunny location and are perfect for border gardens. Flowers attract birds and butterflies, and are good for cutting. | 18-24" | 15-18" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Coreopsis Red |
Dwarf plant with stiff, dark green leaves and bright, mahogany-red, single flowers in May-August. Grow in rich, well-drained soil. Plant in border gardens, prairies or use as a cut flower. Flowers are nectar-rich and will attract native birds and butterflies. | 6" | 14" | Full Sun | 4-10 |
Coreopsis Rosea |
Finely divided thread-like foliage with light pink flowers in July-August. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden, cottage garden, use as a prairie plant, or cut flower. Flowers are nectar-rich and will attract native birds and butterflies. | 12-18" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Coreopsis Sunray |
This is an exceptional plant that bears 2 inch double and semi-double golden-yellow flowers. The main flower flush is during June and July, but will flower throughout the summer with the removal of spent blossoms. Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Great for borders and cottage gardens. Also a great cut flower. | 10" | 8" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Delosperma Ice Plant |
This heat tolerant groundcover features single, rose-pink flowers from June to October. Grows in average, well-drained soil. | 6" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 6-9 |
Delphinium Black Knight |
Outstanding perennial with divided, mid-green foliage and stately spires of dark blue flowers with a contrasting black bee. Flowers in June, and may rebloom in full if the old flowers are removed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the tall border garden and great as a cut flower. It also attracts birds and butterflies. | 48-72" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Delphinium Blue Bird |
Outstanding perennial with divided, mid-green foliage and stately spires of medium blue flowers with a contrasting white bee. Blooms in June with repeat blooms in September, if old blossoms are removed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the border garden, is a great cut flower and is source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 48-72" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Delphinium Blue Mirror |
Outstanding perennial with divided, dark green foliage and navy blue flowers. Great for cottage and border gardens, it attracts birds and butterflies. | 20" | 24" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Delphinium Cherry Blossom |
Part of the Magic Fountain series this outstanding perennial has divided, mid-green foliage and stately spires of soft lavender-pink flowers in June and may rebloom in fall if the old flowers are removed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. This shorter variety of Delphinium is perfect for the border garden and great as a cut flower. Also attracts birds and butterflies. | 24-30" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Delphinium King Arthur |
Outstanding perennial with divided, mid-green foliage and stately spires of dark blue flowers with contrasting white bee. Blooms in June and may rebloom in fall if the old flowers are removed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the tall border garden, and a superb cut flower. it also attracts birds and butterflies. | 48-72" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Delphinium Magic Foutain Mix |
Outstanding perennial with divided, mid-green foliage and stately spires of flowers that are produced in shades of white, pink and blues. Blooms in June and again in fall if old flowers are removed. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Perfect for the border garden and great as a cut flower. It also attracts birds and butterflies. | 24-30" | 18" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Dianthus Bath's Pink |
A beautiful mat-forming perennial which produces silvery-blue foliage and fragrant, single soft pink, fringed blooms. Blooms appear in May and June. Plants grow well in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun position. Plant in border gardens, rock gardens and cottage gardens, rock gardens and cottage gardens. Use to attract birds and butterflies. | 6-8" | 12" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Dianthus Brilliant |
An attractive, mat-forming Dianthus with deep-green, grass like foliage. Deep red blooms appear in June through September and make great cut flowers. Plants grow in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun position. Plant in border gardens, rock gardens and cottage gardens or use as a groundcover. A great source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 6" | 12-24" | Full Sun | 3-10 |
Dianthus Spring Beauty |
Fringed double flowers in shades of pink, rose, salmon and white. Plants grow well in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun position. Plant in border gardens or use as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 16-18" | 12-15" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Dianthus Sweet William |
An attractive, hardy Dianthus with narrow, mid-green foliage and showy heads of nectar-rich single flowers in shades of red, pink, white and bi-colors. Blooms appear in May and June and make great cut flowers. Plants grow well in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun position. Plant in border gardens, rock gardens and cottage gardens. | 8-12" | 6-12" | Full Sun | 4 |
Dianthus Zing Rose |
A spreading Dianthus with mat-forming deep green foliage that is topped with a carpet of deep red flowers in May. Grows best in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun or part shade site. An ideal addition to rock gardens and useful as a groundcover in borders. Attracts birds and butterflies. | 6-12" | 12-16" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 3 |
Digitalis Excelsior |
Oval, rough, deep green foliage. The flowers are in pastel shades in pink, mauve, yellow or white and are borne from June-July. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in border gardens and use as a cut flower. | 48-60" | 18-24" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 5-8 |
Digitalis Foxy |
Oval, rough, deep green foliage. The flowers come in white, pink and rose with spots and are borne from June-July. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in border gardens and use as a cut flower. | 30-36" | 24" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 5-8 |
Echinacea Magnus |
Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998. Straight petalled, rose colored flowers appear from July-August amongst the rough, lance shaped foliage. Decorative seed heads provide winter interest. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Plant in border gardens or use as a superb cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. | 36-48" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 3-9 |
Echinacea Purple |
Rough, lance-shaped, toothed foliage with rose-purple flowers in July-August. The flowers are followed by decorative seed heads. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Create a native prairie garden. Plant in border gardens and rock gardens. Use to attract nectar loving birds and butterflies to your garden. Also makes a fabulous cut flower. | 36-48" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 3-9 |
Echinacea White Swan |
Creamy white flowers with a greenish-brown cone appear from July to August among the rough, lance-shaped, toothed foliage. The flowers are followed by decorative seed heads. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border gardens or cottage gardens. Use to attract birds and butterflies to your garden. Also makes a decorative cut flower. | 24" | 18" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Festuca Blue Fescue |
Soft powdery gray clumps of fine foliage produce cream-colored seed heads and bluish to purple flowers in June. Plants grow well in average, well-drained garden soil in a full sun position. Plant in border gardens, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Plant in large groupings or masses for amazing color effect. | 8" | 10" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Gaillardia Burgundy |
Gray-green, coarsely toothed foliage with wine-red flowers appearing from July through August. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden, cottage garden, or prairie garden. Use as a cut flower and to attract birds and butterflies. | 2-3' | 12-18" | Full Sun | 3-8 |
Gaillardia Goblin |
Gray-green, coarsely toothed foliage with red-tipped, yellow flowers appearing from July through August. Grows in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border gardens or rock gardens. Use as a cut flower or grow it to attract nectar-eating birds and butterflies. | 9-15" | 12-15" | Full Sun | 2-9 |
Galium Sweet Woodruff |
Fragrant, sprawling, whorled green foliage with white flowers in May through June. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in full shade to part shade. Use in the woodland garden, as a groundcover, or as a edging plant in the shade. The dried foliage is an aromatic herb. | 6-8" | 36"+ | Shade to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Gaura Siskiyou Pink |
This plant features rosy-pink flowers on long stems giving the plant an airy look. Drought tolerant. Requires good drainage. Blooms from June to September. | 18-36" | 30" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Gaura The Bride |
This plant features stunning white flowers on long stems giving the plant an airy look. Drought tolerant. Requires good drainage. Blooms from June to September. | 18-36" | 30" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Gypsophila Baby Breath |
Fine, narrow, gray-green foliage with dainty semi-double to double white flowers from June through July. Grows in average, dry soil in full sun. Plant in the cottage garden, use as a cut flower and dried flower. | 36-48" | 36-48" | Full Sun | 3-7 |
Helenium Sneezeweed |
Lance-shaped, erect foliage with flowers of red and gold shades in August to September. Grows in rich, well-drained to moist soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden and use as a cut flower. | 36-60" | 18" | Full Sun | 3-8 |
Heuchera Bressingham Hybrids |
Compact clumps of round-lobed green foliage with flowers in shades of white, pinks and reds from May through June. Remove old flowers for a longer bloom time. Grows in rich, very well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Plant in borders, rock gardens or edging. Use as a cut flower or to attract hummingbirds, and butterflies. | 12-18" | 12" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Heuchera Purple Palace |
Perennial Plant of the Year 1991. It's beautiful bronze-red foliage, which grows larger in the shade, offsets the whitish flowers which appear late spring to early summer. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Use for border gardens and rock gardens. | 12-18" | 12-18" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Hypericum St.John's Wort |
A widely used and attractive evergreen groundcover with deep green, oval foliage and 2 inch gold flowers with pincushion-like stamens in late spring and early summer. Plant in average, well-drained soil in full sun. | 15-18" | 24" | Full Sun | 5-8 |
Iberis Candytuft |
This evergreen perennial produces white flowers from May through June. Grows in very well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Use for rock gardens, edging and groundcover. It also attracts birds and butterflies. | 6-12" | 15-24" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4-9 |
Kniphofia Pfitzer Mix |
V-shaped, grass-like leaves with yellow, orange and red tall flower shapes that bloom from late summer to fall. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in a full sun location. Plant in the tall border garden. It is a superb cut flower. | 36" | 24" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Lamiastrum Herman's Pride |
Clumps of silver veined, small leaves with yellow flowers in May to June. Grow in any well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Use as a groundcover or plant in a woodland setting. Well suited for use in containers. | 10-12" | 12-24" | Part Shade/Full Shade | 4-9 |
Lamium Beacon Silver |
Silver foliage with green margins and orchid-pink flowers from May to June. Grows in evenly moist, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Use for edging or groundcover to brighten up a shady garden. | 6-12" | 12-24"++ | Part Shade/Full Shade | 4-8 |
Lamium Beedham's White |
A vigorous grower with unique, chartreuse foliage and pure white flowers in May to June. Grows in moist, well-drained soil. Plant in containers. Use as a groundcover, for edging and as a bright addition to dark, shady areas. | 6-8" | 12"++ | Part Shade to Shade | 4-8 |
Lamium Golden Anniversary |
A mound forming perennial with eye catching green and gold foliage that is marbled with silver. Pale pink flowers appear in spring. Grows well in average, well-drained soil in a partly shaded position. Plant along edges and pathways or in rock gardens and perennial borders. | 6-10" | 10-12" | Part Shade | 4-8 |
Lamium Pewter Pink |
Silver foliage with green margins is the perfect backdrop for the soft pink flowers which appear from May through June. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in part shade to shade. Use as edging or groundcover to brighten up a shady area. | 6-12" | 12-24"++ | Part Shade to Shade | 4-8 |
Lamium Red Nancy |
A vigorous grower with handsome, variegated foliage and bright orchid-colored flowers in May and June. Grows in moist to well-drained soil. Plant in containers. Use as a groundcover or for edging. | 6-12" | 12"++ | Part Shade to Shade | 4-8 |
Lamium White Nancy |
Silver foliage with green margins is the perfect backdrop for the white flowers which appear from May through June. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in part shade to shade. Use for edging or as a groundcover to brighten up shady areas. | 6-12" | 12"-24"++ | Part Sun | 4-8 |
Lavendula Hidcote |
1999 Herb of the Year. Gray-green foliage with edible, deep purple flowers which appear from August through September. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full to part sun. Use in cottage gardens, for edging, and as an aromatic cut flower. The dried flowers are used in floral arrangements, sachets, and potpourri. This plant also attracts butterflies. | 12-24" | 12" | Full Sun | 5-9 |
Lavendula Lady |
This All American Selection has gray-green foliage and edible, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers in August-September, which attract butterflies. Flowers can be candied, while dried flowers and stems can be used in linen sachets and potpourris. Great for cottage gardens and as an edging plant in full sun and very well-drained soil. | 8-10" | 12-30" | Full Sun | 6-9 |
Lavendula Munstead |
Gray-green foliage with fragrant, lavender-blue flowers which appear from July. Grows in average, very well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Use in the cottage garden, as an edging plant or fragrant cut flower. The dried flowers are great in floral arrangements, sachets, and potpourris. This plant also attracts butterflies. | 12-18" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Leucanthemum Alaska |
Dark green, toothed foliage offsets the single, white daisy-like flowers which appear from July to August. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Plant in border garden, cottage gardens and use as a cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies. | 24-36" | 12-18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4-8 |
Leucanthemum Crazy Daisy |
Semi-double, ruffled flowers can grow as large as 6 inches on this popular plant. Flowers appear from July to August. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full to part sun. Plant in border gardens, cottage gardens, and use as a cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies. | 24-36" | 12-18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4-8 |
Leucanthemum Marconi |
Dark green, toothed foliage offsets the large, semi-double white flowers which appear from July to August on long stems. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in border gardens, cottage gardens and use as a cut flower. | 24-36" | 24" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Leucanthemum Silver Princess |
Dark green, toothed foliage with single white flowers in July-August. Dead head for reblooming. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border gardens, cottage gardens or use as a cut flower. A wonderful source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 8-12" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Liatris Purple |
Very narrow, grass-like foliage with rosy purple flower spikes in August through September. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border and cottage gardens, use as a cut flower and dried flower. This plant also attracts birds and butterflies. | 2-4' | 12-18" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Liatris White |
This perennial has narrow, grass-like foliage with white spires in summer. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in border gardens or cottage gardens and use as a cut or dried flower. It also attracts birds and butterflies. | 36-48" | 12-24" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Lobelia Cardinalis |
This plant has purple-stemmed, lance-shaped foliage and cardinal-red flowers from July through August. Grows in rich, moist soil in part sun to part shade. Use for native woodland plantings, shade gardens, and along streams and ponds. Also attracts birds and butterflies. | 2-4' | 12-18" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 2-9 |
Lobelia Compliment Mix |
Clump forming plants with dark green foliage and spikes of scarlet, deep red or blue-purple flowers in July through September. Grows in rich, moist soil. Plant in a natural or woodland setting and also along streams or ponds. Use as a cut flower. | 24" | 8-10" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 3-8 |
Lupinus Blue |
Clumps of rich green foliage give rise to tall flower spikes tightly packed with blue, pea shaped flowers. Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil in part shade to part sun. A great choice for border and cottage gardens. Superb cut flower! | 24-36" | 24" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Lupinus Mix |
Clumps of rich green foliage give rise to tall flower spikes tightly packed with pink, red, blue, white or yellow flowers. Grow in rich, moist to well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. A superb cut flower. | 24-36" | 24" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Lupinus Red |
Clumps of rich green foliage give rise to tall flower spikes tightly packed with deep red, pea-shaped flowers. Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil in part shade to part sun. A great choice for border and cottage gardens. A superb cut flower. | 24-36" | 24" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Lupinus Yellow |
Clumps of rich green foliage give rise to tall flower spikes tightly packed with yellow, pea-shaped flowers. Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil in part shade to part sun. A great choice for border and cottage gardens. Superb cut flower. | 24-36" | 24" | Part Sun to Part Shade | 4-8 |
Lysimachia Aurea |
Gold, coin-shaped, trailing foliage with bright yellow flowers from May through June. Grow in rich, well-drained to moist soil in part sun to part shade. Use for containers, groundcover, or plant along streams or ponds. | 4" | 12-24"++ | Part Sun to Shade | 4-8 |
Lysimachia Green |
Bright green, coin-shaped, trailing foliage with bright yellow flowers in May through June. Grow in rich, well-drained to moist soil in part sun to part shade. Use for groundcover and plant around water features. | 4" | 12-24"++ | Part Sun to Shade | 3-8 |
Monarda Jacob Kline |
An aromatic perennial herb with hairy, mint-like foliage and edible, deep red, tubular flowers in June through August. Grows in rich, moist soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Perfect for pots and the herb garden and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 36" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 4 |
Monarda Marshall's Delight |
Known as Bee Balm this aromatic perennial has mint like foliage and rich pink, edible flowers from July to August. Grows in rich, moist soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Perfect for pots and the herb garden and will attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 36" | 12-14" ++ | Full Sun to Part Shade | 4 |
Monarda Panorama Mix |
Aromatic, hairy, mint-like foliage with edible scarlet, pink and salmon flowers in July through August. Grows in rich, moist soil. Plant in the border garden. Use as an aromatic herb, cut flower and a source of nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. | 30-36" | 18-24" | Sun or Part Shade | 4-9 |
Myosotis Blue |
Compact, bushy plants with lance-shaped foliage and tiny, delicate blue flowers in May and June. Grows in rich, moist soil in part shade to shade. Use in the woodland garden, groundcover, edging, or plant along streams and ponds. | 8" | 15" | Part Shade to Shade | 4-8 |
Papaver Brilliant |
Hairy stems and foliage with large, silky, scarlet-red flowers with a black center from May through June. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden. | 30" | 20" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Papaver Champagne Bubbles |
Bluish-green foliage with large flowers in a range of colors in May. Colors include red, bronze-yellow, apricot-yellow, pink and yellow! Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden, rock garden or containers and use as a cut flower. | 12-15" | 8-12" | Full Sun | 3-8 |
Papaver Oriental Choice Mix |
Hairy stems and foliage with large silky flowers in a variety of colors including red, orange, salmon, rose, pink and white. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden. | 30" | 20" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Papaver Wonderland Mix |
Nodding flower buds on slender stems rise from the bluish-green foliage and open to reveal a delightful mix of vibrant cup-shaped flowers in May. Colors include yellow, orange, pink, salmon and white. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for the border garden, containers and rock gardens. Use as a cut flower. | 12-14" | 18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 3-8 |
Penstemon Husker's Red |
The Perennial Plant of the Year for 1996, this plant features panicles of white to light pink flowers with contrasting deep maroon foliage. Blooms appear in early to mid-summer. Plant in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Use in cottage gardens and to attract birds and butterflies. | 24-36" | 18" ++ | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Perovskia Russian Sage |
This was the 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. It has gray-green, aromatic foliage and produces light blue flowers from August through September. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden and use as a dried flower. | 36-48" | 24-36" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Phlox Paniculata Blue |
This tall garden Phlox has upright, dark green foliage and fragrant, showy domed heads of bluish-native flowers with pale blue centers that bloom from June to July. Of the tall garden Phlox varieties, this one is the bluest! It will thrive in average, moist soil in full sun. Phlox is one of the foundations of the summer perennial garden and cottage garden. This stately perennial attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and even makes an attractive cut flower. Divide this plant every few years to keep the plant looking healthy and robust. Remove spent flower heads to encourage growth and extend the blooms. Good air circulation and watering at ground level will help reduce mildew problems. | 30-36" | 18-24" | Full Sun | 4 |
Phlox Paniculata Lilac |
This plant's mid-green, upright foliage is highly mildew resistant. Large, lilac flowers with white centers are borne from June to July. Grows in average, moist soil in full sun. Use for border gardens. Use as a cut flower and to attract birds and butterflies to your garden. | 30-36" | 24" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Phlox Paniculata Pink |
Mid-green, upright foliage that is mildew resistant. Heavy clusters of clear pink flowers with a red eye appear from June through August. Grows in average, moist soil. Is a mainstay in the perennial garden. Use as a cut flower and as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 30-36" | 24" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Phlox Paniculata White |
2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. This plant features mid-green, upright foliage that is mildew-resistant. Showy, fragrant, bright white flower clusters are borne from July to August. Grows in average, moist soil. Is a mainstay in the perennial garden. Use as a cut flower and as a source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 30-36" | 24" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Phlox Subulata Blue |
This creeping Phlox forms a carpet of fine, needle-like foliage, which is smothered in light blue star-shaped flowers in May. This durable perennial thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideally planted as a groundcover, in rock gardens and borders, or even used as a low edging plant. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Shear plants back offer flowering (no later than mid-August) to stimulate fresh, new, green growth. Although low growing, these popular little plants make a tremendous color impact in the landscape! | 6-9" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4 |
Phlox Subulata Pink |
This creeping Phlox forms a carpet of fine, needle-like pink star-shaped flowers in May. This durable perennial thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideally planted as a groundcover, in rock gardens and borders, or even used as a low edging plant. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Shear plants back after flowering (no later than mid-August) to stimulate fresh, new, green growth. Although low growing, these popular little plants make a tremendous color impact in the landscape! | 6-9" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4 |
Phlox Subulata White |
This creeping Phlox forms a carpet of fine, needle-like, evergreen foliage, which is smothered in pristine white, star-shaped flowers in May. This durable perennial thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideally planted as a groundcover, in rock gardens and borders, or even used as a low edging plant. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Shear plants back after flowering (no later than mid-August) to stimulate fresh, new, green growth. Although low growing, these popular little plants make a tremendous color impact in the landscape! | 4-6" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4 |
Physalis Chinese Lantern |
Upright, pointy foliage with bright orange, "lantern"-shaped dried fruits in late summer. White flowers in September. Grow in rich, moist soil in full sun to part shade. Use for decorative dried fruit. | 30-36" | 36"++ | Full Sun/Part Shade | 3-8 |
Platycodon Fuji Pink |
This plant has bluish-green foliage that emerges late in spring and balloon-shaped buds opening to very pale pink, bell-shaped flowers in July to August. Grows in rich, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden and use as a cut flower. | 15-24" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 4-9 |
Platycodon Mariesii Blue |
This plant has bluish-green foliage that emerges late in spring. Flower buds swell like a balloon before opening to blue flowers in June and July. Grow in rich, well-drained sail in part sun to part shade. Use for border garden, rock garden and edging. | 12-24" | 12-18" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 4-9 |
Platycodon Sentimental Blue |
This is an outstanding dwarf variety which features 2 inch diameter flowers. Deep blue flower buds swell like a balloon before opening. Blooms July through August. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in the border garden, rock garden or cottage garden. | 6-9" | 12" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 3-9 |
Playtcodon Fuji White |
This plant has bluish-green foliage that emerges late in spring. Flower buds swell like a balloon before opening to white flowers in June and July. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Plant in the border garden and use as a cut flower. | 15-24" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Shade | 3-9 |
Polemonium Jacob's Ladder |
Delightful drooping sky-blue flowers are borne on slender stems above the finely divided, upright, pinnate foliage. Flowers from May to June. Grow in rich, moist soil in part sun to shade. Plant in the border garden or cottage garden. It is also well suited to woodland areas. Use as a cut flower. | 24-30" | 12-18" | Part Sun/Shade | 3-8 |
Primula Pacific Giants |
This very early spring blooming perennial features a wide variety of brightly colored flowers. These plants from best in rich, moist to well-drained soil in part sun to shade. Plant in the border garden and woodland garden. Useful as a marginal plant around water features as well as providing a good source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 6-8" | 18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 4-8 |
Rudbeckia Goldilocks |
Attractive double or semi double flowers are produced in upright stems above slightly hairy, lance-shaped foliage. The bright golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced from July to August providing an eye catching display. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden or cottage garden where the brilliant flowers can best be viewed. Use as a cut flower and to attract birds and butterflies to the garden. | 18-24" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Rudbeckia Goldstrum |
Awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year 1999, this popular plant produces a mass of golden yellow daisy-like flowers from August to September. The flowers are borne above slightly hairy, lance-shaped foliage. Grows in rich, moist soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in the border garden or cottage garden, where the nectar rich flowers will attract butterflies. Use as a cut flower. | 24-36" | 12-18" | Full Sun/Part Sun | 4-9 |
Rudbeckia Irish Eyes |
Bright golden yellow daisy-like petals are produced around a distinctive green cone-like center. Producing a brilliant display, the flowers are well displayed on upright stems above slightly hairy, lance-shaped foliage in July to August. Growing in rich, well-drained soil in full sun, this plant is perfect for the border garden and cottage gardens. Well suited for cutting, the flowers are also valuable for attracting butterflies to the garden. | 30-36" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-7 |
Rudbeckia Rustic Colors |
A brilliant display of large, gold and russet colored flowers is produced with a distinctive black center from July to August. The flowers grow on strong stems with slightly hairy, lance-shaped foliage. The lovely blooms will also attract birds and butterflies to the garden. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden, cottage garden or in containers. | 12-15" | 12-18" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Sagina Irish Moss |
Also known as pearwort, this plant features evergreen foliage with white flowers in June and July. Grow in rich moist soil in part shade to full shade. Use for rock gardens, groundcover, and tolerates foot traffic. | 4" | 10-12" | Part to Full Shade | 4-7 |
Sagina Scotch Moss |
Also known as Peralwort, this plant features evergreen golden foliage with white flowers in June and July. Grow in rich, moist soil in part shade to full shade. Use for rock gardens, groundcover, and tolerates foot traffic. | 4" | 10-12" | Part to Full Shade | 4-7 |
Salvia Blue Hills |
A compact, clump forming Salvia with aromatic, gray-green foliage and sky blue, edible flowers in June and July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Plant in borders, rock gardens and decorative mixed containers where it will attract hummingbirds to the garden. | 15" | 15-18" | Full Sun | 4 |
Salvia Blue Queen |
Low clumps of aromatic, gray-green foliage with a profusion of edible, violet-blue flowers in June to July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Perfect for the border garden and cottage garden. Use as a cut flower and a valuable source of nectar for attracting birds and butterflies to the garden. | 18-24" | 15" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4-9 |
Salvia Rose Queen |
Low clumps of aromatic, gray-green foliage with a profusion of edible, rose-pink flowers in June to July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Perfect for the border garden and cottage garden. Use as a cut flower and a valuable source of nectar for attracting birds and butterflies to the garden. | 18-24" | 15" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 5-9 |
Scabiosa Butterfly Blue |
Perennial Plant of the Year 2000. Gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flowers throughout the summer. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Plant in the border garden or containers. Use as a cut flower and as a nectarous plant to attract birds and butterflies. | 12-18" | 15-18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4-8 |
Sedum Angelina |
A vibrant spreading Sedum with needle-like flesh, yellow-gold foliage and cluster of tiny yellow flowers in June and July. Grows in average to dry soil in a sunny position. Ideal for beds, borders and rockeries and perfect for containers. Will attract butterflies. | 3-6" | 10"++ | Full Sun | 3-8 |
Sedum Autumn Fire |
Gray-green, succulent foliage on strong stems with bold clusters of rosy-pink flowers, aging to coppery-red in August-October. Use in the border garden, rock garden, and as a dried flower. Attracts butterflies. Thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. | 24" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 3 |
Sedum Autumn Joy |
Upright, pale blue-green, succulent foliage produces bronze-red clusters of flowers in August to October. The bronze-red seed heads remain on the plant through winter providing continual interest. Grow in average, well-drained soil in full to part sun. Plant in the border garden. The flowers are a valuable source of nectar for butterflies and birds. Use the dried flowers for indoor decoration. | 18-24" | 24" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 3-9 |
Sedum Blue Spruce |
Blue-green, carpet forming foliage with bright yellow flowers in June. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the rock garden or sprawling over a rock wall. Use as a groundcover. | 6-8" | 8" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Sedum Dragon's Blood |
An attractive succulent producing bronzy-green foliage with clusters of rich carmine-red flowers in July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Use in the rock garden and as a groundcover. | 4" | 12" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Sedum Ellacombianum |
This plant features light green, spatula-like, sprawling foliage with bright yellow flowers in July. Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Use in rock gardens, in rock walls or as a ground cover. | 4-8" | 12" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Sedum Purple Emperor |
Compact, clump-forming habit with dark purple-red, succulent foliage and dense, flat topped clusters of dusty-red flowers in July-August. Thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Use in the border garden, rock garden, or in containers. Attracts butterflies. | 15" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 4 |
Sedum Red Carpet |
Vigorous, mat-forming, bronze foliage with pink flowers in July. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the rock garden or as a ground cover. | 6-8" | 12-16" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Sedum Sieboldii |
Sprawling, blue-gray foliage with pink tinged margins and pink flowers in September. Grow in average, dry soil in full sun. Plant in the rock garden, spilling over rock walls, or use as a groundcover. | 6-9" | 16" | Full Sun | 4-9 |
Sedum Tri-Color |
This plant features variegated pink, white and green foliage with red flowers in July. Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Use in rock gardens, in rock walls, or as a groundcover. | 6-8" | 12-16" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Sedum Vera Jameson |
This plant features arching stems of succulent, deep purple foliage with clusters of pink flowers in September. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in the border garden, or use as a groundcover. The flowers provide a valuable source of nectar for birds and butterflies. | 9-12" | 9-12" | Full Sun | 3-9 |
Sempervium Hens N Chicks |
An attractive succulent producing rosettes of foliage in green and/or red. Soft pink to purple-red flowers are produced on fleshy stems above the foliage in July. Grows in average, well-drained to dry soil in full sun. Plants may be grown in rock gardens and rock walls. Perfect for shallow containers. | 3-6" | 8-12" | Full Sun | 4-8 |
Stachys Lanate Lamb's Ear |
Soft, wooly, gray leaves produce a dense carpet-forming groundcover. Bright purple-pink flowers are produced in dense whorls above the foliage in June to August. Grow in average, dry to moist soil in full sun to part shade. A striking addition to the border garden where the foliage color provides a wonderful accent. Also suitable for edging and groundcover. | 12-18" | 12-18" | Full Sun/Part Sun | 4-8 |
Verbena Bonariensis |
Rough, branching stems with lance-shaped foliage and tall heads of lilac to purple flowers from mid-summer to frost. Long blooming! Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden, cottage garden or use as a cut flower and source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies. Although not hardy to northern climates, this plant readily re-seeds itself. | 36-60" | 30" | Full Sun | 7-11 |
Verbena Homestead Purple |
Mid-green, glossy foliage on spreading plants with purple flower clusters in summer. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden, rock garden and cottage garden. Use as a source of nectar to attract birds and butterflies. | 6-8" | 18" | Full Sun to Part Sun | 5-7 |
Verbena Homestead Red |
A spreading, mat-forming perennial with mid-green foliage and crimson-red flowers throughout the warmer months. Grows in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Excellent in cottage gardens and perennial borders where it will attract nectar feeding birds and butterflies. | 6-8" | 18"+ | Full Sun to Part Shade | 5-7 |
Veronica Blue Bouquet |
Bright green foliage produces a neat clump with spikes of violet-blue flowers in June to July. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part sun. Perfect for the border garden, cottage garden and rock garden. Use as a cut flower. | 18-24" | 15-18" | Full Sun/Part Sun | 4-8 |
Veronica Spicata Blue |
Gray-green, upright, clump-forming foliage with flowers in blue shades from June through July. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant in the border garden, cottage garden and use as a cut flower. | 18-24" | 18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 4-8 |
Veronica Spicata Red |
A clump forming, upright plant with gray-green foliage and in June and July produces dense spikes of rosy-red flowers. Grows in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Ideal for beds and borders and is perfect for cottage garden containers. | 10-15" | 12-18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 4 |
Veronica White |
Grey-green, upright, clump-forming foliage with white flower spikes in June to August. Grows in average, well-drained soil. Plant in the border garden or rock garden and can be used as a cut flower. | 18-24" | 18" | Full Sun/Part Shade | 3-8 |
