Achillea ‘Anthea’ (PP 8828)
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Sulfur-yellow flat-topped flowers
bloom in Mid-season atop silvery-green fern-like foliage. Grows
24-36" in full sun with average soil. Tolerant of hot and dry conditions. Flowers are good for cutting and drying. A Blooms of
Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart
only.
Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’
Yarrow (Zone
3)
Flat-topped
sun-gold flowers bloom in Mid-season above delicate silvery foliage. Grows 24-36" in full sun with average soil. A great plant for
the middle of the border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Achillea millefolium ‘Appleblossom’
Yarrow
(Zone 3)
Peach to lilac-pink clusters
of flat topped flowers in Mid to Late–season. Grows to 3' tall when planted in full sun. Silvery green fern like foliage. The
flowers open white and darken as they mature. Vigorous and spreads rapidly.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Achillea millefolium ‘Heidi’
Yarrow
(Zone 3)
Bright, salmon-pink, flat-topped blooms
are borne above soft green fern-like foliage. ‘Heidi' grows to 18" in
full sun and blooms in Mid to Late-season. A nice selection for fresh flower arrangements.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Achillea millefolium ‘Lilac Beauty’
Yarrow (Zone 3)
This unique flowering yarrow has soft-lilac flat-topped flowers that bloom
in mid to late season. Lilac beauty grows 30-36" tall and prefers full sun.
Plants are drought tolerant once established.
...............Available in 1-Quart
only.
Achillea millefolium ‘Red Beauty’
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Deep crimson flat-topped flowers
bloom in Mid to Late-season above dark green foliage. Grows to 24" in full sun
and average to dry soils. Flowers are great for cutting and using in fresh arrangements.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Achillea millifolium `Summerwine’
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Deep red flowers fade to a rosy hue. Flower stems are sturdy and ideal for
cut flowers and dried arrangements. Foliage grows 6-8" tall and flowers bloom up
to 30". Blooms from Mid to Late- season. Very tough plant for full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Achillea ‘Moonshine’
Yarrow (Zone
3)
Lemon-yellow flat-topped flowers
bloom in Mid to Late-season. Nice silvery-green foliage adds interest
throughout the year. Grows to 18" in full sun and is an excellent cut and dried flower.
This selection is more compact than 'Coronation Gold' and is therefore a great selection for the front of the
border. A Blooms of Bressingham
introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’
Sneezewort (Zone
3)
Loosely bunched, small, white, double flowers bloom in Mid-season and are excellent as cut flowers.
Plants bloom continuously throughout the summer. Grows 18-24" in full sun and well-drained soil. Easy to grow,
but be invasive in a
confined area.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'
Goutweed
(Zone
2)
This
attractive and versatile groundcover has showy white and green variegated
foliage and insignificant white blooms. It is a rapid grower that reaches 10-12"
tall and grows best in shade or part-shade in a wide range of soil conditions.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Agastache aurantiaca Coronado®
Hyssop (Zone 4)
This Plant Select® introduction features melon-coral flowers,
a color not commonly found in Agastache. The flowers bloom in summer on 15" tall
plants. Plant in full sun to part shade.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’
Mexican
Hyssop (Zone 5-6)
Deep blue flower spikes are borne profusely above 24-36" tall plants. Flowers from Mid to Late season
in bright sun and average to dry soil. This plant boasts fragrant foliage and is very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Agastache cana Sonoran Sunset® (PP13673)
Hyssop (Zone 5)
Large lavender-pink flowers
are tubular and very showy, blooming late spring into summer. Blue-green foliage
is slightly fragrant, and forms a compact habit. Plants perform best in full sun
to part shade and average soil. Great to use to attract butterflies and
hummingbirds. Grows 15" tall.
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Agastache 'Raspberry Summer' (PPAF)
Hummingbird Mint (Zone 6)
Attractive uprights mounds of fragrant
bright green foliage gives way to large raspberry-pink flowers from summer into
fall. Plants grow to 32" when in flower and need to be planted in well-drained
soils.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Agastache rupestris
Hyssop (Zone 4)
This will be a much-talked about plant in your garden! Rosy- orange tubular
flowers have an extended bloom time – at least 8 weeks. Gray-green foliage is
very fragrant. Some say it smells like root beer, some say licorice. Butterflies
and hummingbirds will love this plant as well as other visitors to your garden.
It grows best in full sun and is said to be drought tolerant. Grows 24-36".
..............Available in 1-Quart only.
Agastache 'Summer
Love' (PPAF)
Hummingbird Mint
(Zone 6)
Large, purple-pink flowers bloom in
dense clusters from summer into fall atop upright mounds of bright green
fragrant foliage. Plants grow to 36" when in flower and need to be planted in
well-drained soils.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
Ajuga Chocolate Chip
( x tenorii 'Valfredda')
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
Loads
of compact blue flower spikes appear in Early to Mid-season above the narrow purplish-brown foliage.
The plant actually looks like
a mass of chocolate spread across the ground! Grows up to 3" tall in shade to part-shade is conditions and is adaptable to most
gardens soils with good drainage.
...............Available in Groundcover and 1-Quart containers.
Ajuga genevensis
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
This
fast growing groundcover has blue flowers that cover the dark green basal leaves in Mid-season.
Plants reach 6-12" and are an excellent groundcover choice for a sun or
part shade garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Ajuga reptans `Black Scallop’
Bugleweed (Zone 4)
Very glossy, ruffled dark burgundy foliage compliments the light blue flower
spikes, Early to Mid-season blooms. This is an ideal plant for containers or as
a groundcover. Drainage is a must for this plant to overwinter properly Grows to
6".
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
This appealing groundcover boasts variegated foliage with shades of white, pink, rose and green.
Bright blue flowers appear in Mid-season. Plants grow to 8" in part-shade and well-drained soil.
The foliage turns a nice deep bronze color in Fall. The
mottling color pattern on leaves makes this plant an unusual selection. A tough, easy-to-grow groundcover that adapts well to
various garden situations.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Ajuga reptans ‘Purple Brocade’
Bugleweed (Zone 3)
The shiny deep purple foliage of this plant is great to use as a contrast to
other colors in the garden. This groundcover grows 6-8" tall so it can be used
as a filler around other larger plants or at the front of the border.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Alcea ficifolia
Hollyhock (Zone
3)
This exceptionally cold hardy species is similar to Alcea rosea and features
large single flowers in shades of yellow, copper, orange, and white. It grows up
to 6' tall and performs best in full sun, well-drained soils, and a location with
good air circulation.
...............Not available for 2008.
Alcea ficifolia ‘Happy Lights’
Figleaf Hollyhock (Zone 2)
This is an improved, single flowered mix with yellow, white, red, pink, and purple flowers. It is a vigorous grower that can reach
up to 5' tall in full sun. It blooms in mid-summer and flowers the first year from seed. Well-drained soil is especially needed in
winter.
...............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Alcea rosea Chater’s Double
Hybrids
Hollyhock (Zone
3)
This mixture has a nice color range of white, pink, yellow, and red flowers. These 4-6' beauties produce prolific
flower spikes in Mid-season. Requires a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Excellent for the back of the border. This biennial
readily self seeds.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Alcea rosea Peaches 'n' DreamsTM
Hollyhock (Zone 3
A beautiful cottage garden plant with large, fully double, peach-colored
blooms that are tinged with raspberry. It grows to 48" tall and is an excellent
choice for the back of the sunny border and may require staking. Needs full sun
and a well-drained soil for best performance.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Alcea rosea ‘Summer Carnival’ (aka ‘Powderpuff’s Mixture’)
Hollyhock (Zone 3)
Attractive 4" flowers in shades of white, yellow, rose and red are borne on
5' tall plants. This is the largest fully double
flower mix. An excellent old-fashioned plant for use in the back of the border. This biennial readily self seeds.
This is the same as Alcea 'Powderpuff's Mixture'.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Alcea rosea ‘The Watchman’
Hollyhock (Zone
3)
Deep maroon-black flowers are borne on stately 6' plants. Flowers are produced in Early to Mid-Season
and plants need a sunny well-drained site with good air circulation. This selection exhibits light to medium green foliage and a very unique
dark flower color. This plant is definitely worth trying!
...............Available in
IMPACT container only.
Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’
Lady’s
Mantle (Zone 4)
This
low-growing border plant has soft scalloped foliage that glistens when wet! It
was bred for the cut and dried usage of its yellowish-green flowers. It grows to
18" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
Blue
Star (Zone
5)
This long-blooming variety has blue buds that open to blue flowers in
summer. The fine textured dark green leaves turn a wonderful bright yellow in fall
just when the garden needs a splash of color. A
compact grower, plants reach 12-15" tall at maturity.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas
Blue Star (Zone
6)
This graceful perennial has fine textured foliage that gives a feathery
effect. Light blue flowers bloom in clusters in early summer. Plants grow
up to 30" tall in full sun to part shade and are drought tolerant.
The foliage has a brilliant golden fall color.
This is a fairly low maintenance plant excellent for many garden types.
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers.
Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’
Windflower (Zone
4 )
‘September Charm’ is a fall blooming anemone with shimmering single pink
flowers. Foliage only grows 24-30", so staking is not required as with some
other anemones. Plants prefer partial shade and moist soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Anemone x
hybrida ‘Andrea Atkinson’
Anemone
(Zone 5)
This late summer to fall blooming anemone has pure white flowers held above the
foliage. 'Andrea Atkinson' should be planted in shade to part-shade and will
reach 24" tall at maturity. Chicago Botanic Garden award winner
...............Not available for 2008.
Anemone x
hybrida 'Hadspen Abundance'
Anemone (Zone
4)
Beautiful rose-pink blossoms with gold stamens bloom in
Late-season when the garden can use a splash of color. Plants prefer partial shade and moist but well-drained soil for
best performance. Plants grow to 24" tall.
...............Not available for 2008.
Anemone x
hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’
Anemone (Zone
4)
Beautiful 2-3" pure white flowers with yellow centers bloom in Late-season. Prefers part-shade and
well-drained soil. Grows 3-4' tall and is very floriferous. The late flowers add beauty to the garden when everything else is
beginning to fade. A must have!
...............Not available for 2008.
Anemone x
hybrida 'Whirlwind'
Anemone (Zone
4)
Pure white, 4" wide, semi-double flowers bloom from late summer until frost,
giving the garden a splash of white at the end of the season! This cultivar
grows best in partial shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Grows 4-5' tall and
approximately 4' wide. It may need protection or support from high winds due to
its tall habit.
..............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Anemone ‘Party Dress’ (PP13844)
Anemone (Zone
4)
This is an outstanding variety with improved flowering performance.
'Party Dress' was selected for its beautiful, large, fluffy, double-pink flowers.
The large blooms are a nice compliment to its glossy green foliage. It grows to
3’ in full sun to part-shade and will perform best in moist, well-drained soil
with some protection from winter winds. Bloom time is in late season, and would
look nice amongst other fall blooming perennials such as Asters, Boltonia,
Dendranthema and others. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Anemone sylvestris
Snowdrop
Anemone (Zone 4)
Fragrant, slightly nodding white flowers are produced in Early season atop this 18"
tall plant. Grows best in part shade in a light soil. This beautiful spring bloomer
will slowly spread to form a nice colony.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’
Anemone (Zone
4)
Beautiful, single, pink flowers are produced on this attractive fall blooming Anemone. ‘Robustissima’,
a vigorous cultivar, prefers well-drained soils and if sited properly in the part-shade garden will grow to 24" and form nice
colonies.
...............Not available for 2008.
Anthemis hybrida ‘Kelwayi’
Hardy
Marguerite Daisy (Zone 3)
Daisy-like 2" yellow flowers appear in Mid-season atop 30-36" stems. Fernlike, aromatic foliage forms
a 24" wide mound. Prefers full sun and any well-drained soil. Tolerant of hot dry areas, but short lived if grown in heavy clay
soils. An excellent source of cut flowers.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Anthemis ‘Susanna Mitchell’
Hardy Marguerite Daisy (Zone 3)
This hybrid is an extremely long-bloomer that has showy
creamy-white flowers with yellow centers for up to 3 months in mid-summer. It
grows to 2’ tall with a similar spread in full sun and average soils, although
good drainage is essential. The silvery foliage remains attractive
all season long! A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Not available for 2008.
Aquilegia alpina
Columbine (Zone
3)
Deep blue flowers cover
this lovely 18" tall plant with dark green foliage in Mid-season. Plants require full sun and
well-drained soils and are an excellent choice for the border, rock garden, and also for cut flowers. It is longer lived than other
cultivars and has few problems with insects and diseases.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia canadensis
Canadian
Columbine (Zone 3)
This Eastern U.S. native is a great addition to any garden! Red and yellow
bicolor flowers are borne in late-spring on these 2' tall plants. Canadian columbine prefers part shade and good drainage
is a must for optimal performance. This plant is ideal as a wildflower or to add
color to shady woodland gardens.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
Columbine (Zone
3)
This plant is a dwarf of the straight species reaching only 10" tall. The
flowers of 'Little Lanterns' appear in late spring and are red with yellow
corollas. An outstanding selection for the front of the border or rock garden.
Plants do readily self-seed.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia ‘Crimson Star’
Columbine (Zone
3)
Crimson petals with
a white corolla cover this 24-30" tall selection in Mid-season. Plant in
full sun to part-shade. A perfect choice for the middle of the border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia Dragonfly Hybrids
Columbine (Zone
3)
A colorful mix of white, yellow, pink and blue flowers produced in Early to Mid-season. These 18"
plants require sun to part-shade and well-drained soil. A great choice for the front of the perennial border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia flabellata ‘Cameo Blue & White’
Dwarf
Columbine (Zone 3)
This
dwarf selection has blue and white flowers in Early season. Plants reach 6-8"
tall and have thick, dark, grayish-green
foliage that is resistant to most pests. Great rock garden plant requiring
excellent drainage and full sun.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia flabellata ‘Cameo Pink & White’
Dwarf Columbine
(Zone 3)
This
is the pink and white flowered version of the above! Early-season flowers cover
these cute 6-8" plants. Again, an excellent plant for the rock garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila
Fan Columbine (Zone
4)
This Fan Columbine is the parent plant to the popular dwarf ‘Cameo’ series.
This perennial is a tough, hardy, fantastic little rock garden columbine. It
will only grow to 4-6" , making it a wonderful choice for pots, troughs, rock
gardens, and front of borders. Thick, attractive, bluish-green foliage, in
addition to its bluish-white bicolor flowers, make this perennial an eye-catcher
in the perennial garden. The overlapping fan-shaped leaflets give this plant an
interesting layered appearance. This early spring bloomer is easily grown
from seed.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Aquilegia McKana Hybrids
Columbine
(Zone 3)
A mix of white, yellow, pink, and purple flowers produced in Early to Mid-season. This taller growing
(36") hybrid mix offers a wide range of colors and large flowers. Likes sun to part-shade, rich soils, and excellent drainage. A
nice choice for the middle of the border.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia Music Mix
Columbine (Zone 3)
This
is a mix of long spurred bi-color blue, pink, and yellow flowers with white or gold centers. Plants grow
to 18" and bloom in Early
to Mid-season. They require no staking and little maintenance. Grows best in sun to part-shade, rich soils, with good drainage. Best
when used in the front of the border or in mass.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia 'Origami Yellow'
Columbine (Zone 3)
This columbine is a great addition to the mixed border, with striking long
spurred solid yellow flowers that bloom in early season. Mature size for this
plant is 24-30" tall with a spread of 1'. Ideal for full sun to part-shade
exposures and well-drained soils. The stems are stout so flopping is minimal,
definitely a spark for the spring garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia 'Swan Violet & White'
Columbine (Zone
3)
This columbine is a Swan Series hybrid with large deep purple flowers with white
centers. It is a medium sized Aquilegia reaching only 18-24" tall and 12-15"
wide. A great choice for a sunny to partly shaded mixed border or rock garden.
...............Not available for 2008.
Aquilegia viridiflora ‘Chocolate Soldier’
Columbine (Zone
3)
This cultivar has very unique flowers, the corollas are brown and the sepals
are green! This compact columbine only grows 12" tall making it a choice plant
for the rock garden or mixed border. The flowers also produce a sweet scent - an
added bonus!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia vulgaris `Clementine
Rose’
Columbine (Zone 3)
Upward-facing rose-pink double flowers bloom in spring. Plants prefer full
sun to part-shade and rich soils with good drainage. This makes a great
selection for the front of the border or cut flowers. Grows 12-18" tall and
spreads up to 12".
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia vulgaris `Clementine
Salmon Rose’
Columbine (Zone 2)
Upward-facing, double, salmon-rose colored flowers bloom in spring. Plants
prefer full sun to part-shade and rich soils with good drainage. This makes a
great selection for the front of the border or cut flowers. Grows 12-18" tall
and spreads up to 12".
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘William Guiness’
Columbine (Zone 3)
Distinctive deep purple, almost black, spurred flowers with white corollas
create a dramatic affect in late spring and early summer. Flower stalks grow up
to 24" above blue green foliage. A good plant for sun or part shade.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia vulgaris `Winky
Double Red and White’
Columbine (Zone 3)
Upward facing red and white double
blooms in Early to Mid-season reaches 2’. Very floriferous columbine that likes
full sun to part shade, rich soils, and excellent drainage. Great addition to
the mixed border or for cutting.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Aquilegia vulgaris `Winky
Double Dark Blue and White’
Columbine (Zone 3)
Upward facing dark blue and white
double blooms in Early to Mid-season on plants that reach 2’. Very floriferous
columbine that likes full sun to part shade, rich soils, and excellent drainage.
Great addition to the mixed border or for cutting.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Arabis blepharophylla ‘Spring Charm’
Rock
Cress (Zone 4)
Fragrant, four petaled, pink flowers bloom in Early to Mid-season. Best suited as a rock garden plant.
The evergreen foliage grows to 8" in sun to light shade and well-drained soils.
...............Available in
1-Quart only.
Arabis caucasica ‘Snowcap’
Rock
Cress (Zone 4)
Small white flowers cover the gray-green foliage from Early to Mid-season. Leaves are rounded and look
somewhat curled. Forms a mat of compact evergreen foliage, grows to 8" and prefers the well-drained soils of a rock garden or
planted where it can trail over a stone wall.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aristolochia durior
Dutchman's
Pipe (Zone 4)
This twining vine is an excellent choice for
creating shade or for providing privacy. Small brownish-burgundy flowers are
produced in summer atop large dark-green, heart-shaped leaves. Plants can grow
as long as 30' and do require support by a trellis or wire. Plants adapt easily
to a wide range of soils in full sun.
...............Available in IMPACT
container only.
Armeria juniperifolia
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Dwarf
Thrift (Zone 4)
Pale pink flowers are produced in Mid-season atop 4" low-growing mounded plants. Foliage is dark
green, small, and linear. Requires a sunny site and sharp drainage. A great rock garden plant that is native to Spain. A very
underutilized perennial!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’
Sea
Pinks (Zone 4)
Bright pink, globe-like flowers are
held 3-4" above the neatly mounded, narrow, evergreen leaves of this small perennial. Blooms in Early season but will flower
sporadically thereafter. Prefers full sun and must have well-drained soil. Does well in dry infertile soils, is tolerant of salt,
and may be multiplied easily by division.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Armeria ‘Nifty Thrifty’
Thrift (Zone 4)
A
cute little variegated plant with green and cream striped foliage. It only
grows 8-10" tall when it is in flower and 5-6" otherwise. The bright pink bauble
flowers are held atop wiry stems and bloom tirelessly in the spring.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver King’
Wormwood (Zone
3)
This
wonderful foliage plant has bright, silvery-gray, toothed leaves that will
create a bright spot in any garden. Insignificant white flowers bloom in Mid-season.
Mature plants reach 24-36" tall and requires full sun and well-drained soil. The aromatic foliage may be dried for decoration. Division
is periodically needed to control its somewhat invasive nature.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’
Wormwood (Zone
3-4)
Slightly
serrated silvery-gray leaves create a wonderful bright spot in the sunny border.
This cultivar grows 18-24" tall and has a similar spread. Small white flowers bloom in Mid-season. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.
The aromatic foliage may be
dried for decoration. Division is periodically needed to control its somewhat invasive nature.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Wormwood (Zone
5-6)
An excellent silver foliaged bush for the protected Zone 5 garden. Finely cut silver foliage grows to
30" and is a great foil to show off other plants in the border. ‘Powis Castle' is a non-flowering cultivar that must have a
well-drained soil (especially in winter) to be grown successfully.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’
Silver
Mound (Zone 3-4)
Noted
for its beautiful growth habit that literally resembles a mound of silver!
Symmetrical 18" mounds of fine silvery leaves perform best in full sun with
well-drained infertile soils. Insignificant small yellow flowers sometimes
appear in summer. A fine plant that can be used in the border or in mass plantings. To preserve its delicate
mound shape it should only be gently watered if watered from above. If needed, cut back hard in summer to get a new flush
of silver foliage.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Artemisia vulgaris ‘Oriental Limelight’ (PP 12788)
Wormwood (Zone 3)
Soft yellows and greens color this variegated plant. Cutleaf foliage adds
another element to the unique texture of this artemisia. It can grow up to 12"
or in some cases even up to 60" if grown in optimal garden conditions. Plants
prefer part-shade and average soils. Sometimes it can become an aggressive
grower once established.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Aruncus dioicus
Goatsbeard
(Zone
3)
This Eastern U.S. native
is spectacular in the woodland garden once it is mature! Plumes of creamy-white flowers
appear in Early to Mid-season. Grows 4-5' when provided with adequate moisture, dappled shade, and a rich woodland soil. Goat’s
Beard is not particularly heat tolerant, so site it properly, water regularly and sit back and enjoy!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’
Swamp
Milkweed (Zone 4)
This selection of the American Prairie native Asclepias incarnata has pure white flower clusters on
3' long stems in Early to Mid-season. This plant has narrow linear
foliage that is an important food source for butterfly caterpillars. Plants grow
best in moist or
well-drained soils. Sometimes used as a cut flower, Asclepias is also good for attracting butterflies to your garden!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Asclepias incarnata ‘Soulmate'
Swamp
Milkweed (Zone 3)
Another selection of our tough Eastern U.S. Native that is great in the border! This
selection grows to 40” and has lightly scented rose-colored flowers that are
excellent for attracting butterflies to the garden. The foliage is also an
important food source for butterfly caterpillars. Occurs naturally in wet areas
but will adapt to a wide range of soil types. Plant in full sun for best
results.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed (Zone
4)
Bright orange umbels bloom in late spring on this North American native
perennial. The flowers are great for cutting and at the same time trimming them
from the plant will encourage more blooms to appear later on. Asclepias also has
decorative seed pods if the flowers are left to mature on the plant although
they can be a bit messy once the seed pods open up! The lance-shaped medium
green leaves are held on fairly upright plants that can grow 2-3’ tall and 2’
wide. Full sun and dry well-drained soil is a must! Asclepias is great for the
border, prairie gardens and naturalizing areas.
...............Available in 1-Quart
and IMPACT containers. Limited Availability.
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’
Butterfly
Weed (Zone 4)
This North American native is described by some as a ‘show stopper’. Radiant
yellow flowers bloom in umbels atop the lance shaped foliage. Blooms persist for
weeks and make good cut flowers. In fact, cutting the flowers will promote more
blooms later in the season. Deadheading is important as the flower heads produce
seed pods that can be messy. Plants prefer hot, dry sites and don’t like to be
disturbed once established in the ground. Grows 24-30" tall.
...............Available in 1-Quart
only. Limited Availability.
Aster 'Berggarten'
Aster (Zone
4)
Large lavender flowers with bright orange centers are produced in summer on
15-18" tall plants. Plants grow best in full sun and average soil. A long
blooming selection that is great for summer color!
...............Not available for 2008.
Aster ‘Celeste' (PP10051)
Michaelmas
Daisy (Zone 4)
An abundance of blue-purple flowers bloom over an extended period from
mid-season through early fall. Plants prefer full sun and reaches 24-30" tall
and wide. This plant is tough and is great for mixed borders and arrangements.
...............Not available for 2008.
Aster - Dumosus Group
Aster ‘Alert’
Aster
(Zone 4)
This plant adds a vibrant red color
in Mid and Late-season. Many daisy-like flowers cover the compact deep green foliage.
Plant height reaches 18" in full sun. ‘Alert' is also a good border plant for average soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aster ‘Nesthakchen’
Aster
(Zone
4)
Pinkish-red daisy-like flowers are produced in Late season on 18" tall plants.
Requires full sun and average soil. More mildew resistant than other cultivars. Good for the front of the border and
when used in mass. Also a nice flower for cutting.
...............Not available for 2008.
Aster ‘Peter Harrison'
Aster (Zone
4)
Light pink flowers are borne on 15-18"
tall plants in Late-season. Takes full sun and good garden soil. Good for the
front of the border and massing uses.
...............Not available for 2008.
Aster ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg'
Aster (Zone
4)
Lavender-blue flowers adorn this 9-12"
fall blooming treasure! The semi-double flowers are borne in profusion in Late-season.
Plants appreciate full sun and average garden soil. This old-fashioned cultivar
has an outstanding performance record.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Aster ericoides `Snowflurry’
Aster (Zone 4)
A very late season bloomer, this plant
is a densely growing groundcover type with stems that grow horizontally to the
ground. It becomes covered with tiny white flowers as late as September! It is a
very versatile plant that can tolerate dry sun or dry shade. It is deer
resistant, so it is great in the landscape. It is also a wonderful choice for
cut flowers. It grows 6-8" tall.
...............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Aster novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’
Aster
(Zone 4)
A bright mass of 2", rose-pink, daisy-like flowers are produced on 3-4' tall plants in Late-season. This
shorter, improved selection of the straight species performs best in full sun and average soil. Flowers are great for cutting.
'Alma Potschke' is one
of the best A. novae-angliae cultivars on the market. A must have for the fall garden!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome'
Aster (Zone
4)
This profuse bloomer shows off daisy-like flowers from Mid to Late-season. Bright yellow centers
provide contrast to the deep purple flower color. This is a compact grower that reaches 18" and is known for its mildew
resistance. Asters are good plants for the sunny border with average soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Aster novi-belgii ‘Winston Churchill’
Michaelmas
Daisy (Zone 4)
This compact selection is great for small gardens and for containers! Its’
showy, red, daisy-like flowers appear earlier in the season than many other
asters. ‘Winston Churchill’ is a medium sized aster, growing on stems from 2-3’
tall which also makes them an excellent choice as a cut flower.
..............Not available for 2008. .
Aster oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s Favorite'
Aster (Zone
4)
This aster has abundant,
blue, single-ray flowers that adorn the delicate,
fragrant light green foliage. This Eastern U.S. native reaches 3’ tall and forms
a 2’ wide clump. The older stems on this plant can become woody. Full sun and
well-drained soils are a must. ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ is perfect for mixed borders,
cutting, and butterfly gardens.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aster oblongifolius 'October
Skies'
Aster (Zone 4)
This eastern U.S. native perennial is similar to ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ but several
feet shorter. ‘October Skies’ has a low growing, mounding habit reaching 18". It
is an excellent full sun groundcover for hot, dry, poor soils. Bloom time is in
fall when the plant is covered with 1" blue ray flowers. The foliage is slightly
aromatic and compliments the flowers nicely. Makes a good cut flower, attracts
butterflies, and is supposedly deer resistant. This would function well in the
garden as an edging or border plant, in either a mixed perennial bed or in a
wildflower garden.
..............Available in IMPACT container
only.
Aster ‘Puff’ (PP15691)
Michaelmas Daisy (Zone 3)
Semi-double white flowers with yellow centers bloom over compact clean green
foliage. This is an improved Aster 'White Swan' that blooms in early fall for a
longer than usual time period. 'Puff' loves the sun and is ideal for mixed
borders and cut flowers.
...............Not
available for 2008.
Aster ‘Snow Flurry'
Aster (Zone
4)
Bright white flowers are produced in Late season
on this dependable 10-12" tall dwarf Aster. Plants require full sun and average soil for best performance.
................Available in 1-Quart only.
Aster 'Wood's Blue'
Aster (Zone 4)
This dwarf selection does not require
staking! It is a prolific bloomer with nice blue flowers atop mildew resistant
foliage. It blooms in late summer and is perfect for the front of borders and as
an accent to fall blooming grasses. Grows to 15" tall with a similar spread.
..............Available IMPACT container only.
Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’
Aster (Zone
4)
Shell pink daisy-like flowers
bloom on compact 8-12" plants in Late-season for up to 4-6
weeks. Requires full sun and average soil. The "Wood’s Dwarfs" are an excellent dwarf line of Asters that provide vibrant color
for the front of the border and when used in mass. Also a nice cut flower.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
Astilbe - Arendsii Group:
Astilbe 'Amethyst'
False Spirea (Zone
3)
Fluffy lavender spikes bloom in Mid-season atop shiny green foliage.
Performs best in the shaded garden and moist soil. Plants reach 24-36" tall at
maturity.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Bella’
False Spirea
(Zone
3)
'Bella' is a great addition of texture and color in early summer. The
optimal location is in a well-drained moist soil in the shade. The clean
foliage and flower variations of cream to rose then red are sure to bring
elegance to your garden. This medium sized cultivar reaches 20" in height and
spreads 24-36". This cultivar is considered a heavy feeder, so adequate
nutrition is a must!
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ (‘Brautschleier’)
False Spirea
(Zone 4)
Whitish-pink flower plumes are borne on 30" plants in Mid-season.
Attractive dark green foliage looks best that grows best in
part shade and a consistently moist soil. Best when used in mass in the shade garden.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Bumalda’
False Spirea (Zone
3)
Plumes of white with a soft pink flush are sure to lighten up any shady spot
in summer. This Astilbe has deep bronze colored foliage reaching 24" tall and
spreading the same. The flower plumes are amazing but the foliage adds a nice
texture to the shade!
...............Not available for 2008.
Astilbe ‘Erica’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Dense pink flower plumes appear in Mid-season on 30-36" tall plants. Will grow in part-shade to full sun, but prefers some shade. Requires a moist environment.
Particularly effective in shade or water feature plantings. Can be used as cut flowers in which case the blooms should be
harvested when blooms are half opened.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Fanal’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Upright, eye-catching, bright-red flower spikes bloom in summer. The
foliage emerges a deep red and ages to green as the season progresses. This
strong growing cultivar loves shade to part-shade and can grow up to 20" tall.
..............Available
in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Grande’
False Spirea (Zone
3)
This tall Astilbe is perfect for cut flowers or a shaded border. The explosion
of soft pink to rose flower spikes in summer is sure to catch your eye in the
shade. Mature plants reach 32" tall and 24-36" wide. Like most Astilbes they
require moist well-drained soils high in organic matte.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Bright white flowers bloom atop attractive lacy foliage. This Astilbe blooms in
Mid-season and like all the others requires consistently moist soil to remain
attractive throughout the growing season. A great plant to brighten up any
part-shade garden. Leave spent flowers on for additional interest throughout the
season.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘White Gloria’
False
Spirea (Zone
4)
This selection has very distinctive flower shape with white blocky plumes
that appear in mid to late summer. The plant grows to 24" tall. Plants require shade to part-shade and moist rich
soils high in organic matter for optimal performance.
...............Not
available for 2008.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’
False Spirea (Zone
4)
Rosy-pink flower plumes bloom in Mid-season on dwarf plants that grow to 12" tall. Will grow in
part-shade to full sun, but prefers some shade. Requires a moist environment. Particularly effective in shade or water feature
plantings. Can be used as cut flowers in which case the blooms should be harvested when blooms are half opened.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe chinensis
‘Purple Candles’
False Spirea (Zone 4
)
An excellent selection from the later flowering chinensis group. ‘Purple
Candles’ is a strong upright grower reaching 36” and has purple flowers that
appear in mid to late-summer. Performs best in the shaded garden in a soil that
is not allowed to dry completely out. Makes an excellent cut flower if cut when
blooms are about half open.
................Available
in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Dense purple flower plumes appear heavily in mid to late summer on these 18-24" plants.
This clump forming selection has dark green, pubescent foliage.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Astilbe - Japonica
Group
Astilbe
‘Deutschland'
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Glossy deep green foliage, attractive
on its own, supports white fluffy blooms in early summer. It grows 24-30" tall
in full to part shade and moist soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Montgomery’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Bright red flower plumes appear in Mid-season on 18-24" tall plants. Plants will grow in part-shade to full sun, but prefer some shade.
A moist environment is required to prevent leaf scorch. Leaves take on a red tint in cooler weather. Particularly effective in shade or water feature plantings. Can be used as cut flowers in which case
the blooms should be harvested when blooms are half opened.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
An old-fashioned favorite! Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom' has light pink blooms atop 30" tall plants. The
lacy foliage is glossier than many Astilbes. Blooms in Mid-season in the part-shade garden. Keep soil consistently moist for
season long enjoyment. ‘Peach Blossom' is nice when used as a cut flower in fresh arrangements.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe - Simplicifolia
Group
Astilbe ‘Hennie Graafland’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Soft-pink flower plumes
bloom atop dark green glossy foliage in Mid season. The simplicifolia types
bloom approximately 4-6 weeks later than many of the other Astilbes, so they are nice to use in combination to extend the bloom
time in the part-shade garden. Grows to 16" tall in part-shade and must not be allowed to dry out. This is an improvement of
Astilbe ‘Sprite’.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Astilbe ‘Sprite’
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Voted the 1994 Perennial Plant
Association’s Plant of the Year. Clear-pink flower plumes bloom above finely
cut dark green foliage that forms a nice compact mound. Grows to 12". A
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart container only.
Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'
Masterwort (Zone 4)
Ruby-red pincushion-like flowers bloom on slender stems from early to late
summer. Plants have medium green foliage and should be grown in moist sun to
part-shade areas with plenty of organic matter. Grows to 30". Flowers are great
for cutting!
..............Available in IMPACT container only. Limited quantities.
Aubrieta ‘Purple Gem’
Purple
Rock Cress (Zone 4)
Deep green rounded leaves form an evergreen mat that gives way to a flourish of deep purple
flowers early in the season. This plant prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soils. It is a 4" compact grower that is used to creep
along in rock gardens.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Aurinia saxatilis ‘Compacta'
Basket
of Gold (Zone 3)
Bright yellow flowers solidly cover the narrow rounded leaves in Early season. The silvery-green
foliage looks excellent when trailing over walls or planted in borders. Can grow to 12" in full sun and likes average to dry,
well-drained soil.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Yarrow (Zone
3)
Yarrow
(Zone 3)
Yarrow
(Zone 3)
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Yarrow (Zone 3)
Yarrow (Zone
3)
Sneezewort (Zone
3)
Goutweed
(Zone
2)
Deep blue flower spikes are borne profusely above 24-36" tall plants. Flowers from Mid to Late season
in bright sun and average to dry soil. This plant boasts fragrant foliage and is very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
Bugleweed (Zone
4)
Bugleweed (Zone 3)
Hollyhock (Zone 3
Hollyhock (Zone
3)
Lady’s
Mantle (Zone 4)
Windflower (Zone
4 )
Anemone (Zone
4)
Anemone (Zone
4)
Anemone (Zone
4)
Anemone (Zone
4)
Anemone (Zone
4)
Hardy
Marguerite Daisy (Zone 3)
Hardy Marguerite Daisy (Zone 3)
Columbine (Zone
3)
Canadian
Columbine (Zone 3)
Columbine (Zone
3)
Dwarf
Columbine (Zone 3)
Dwarf Columbine
(Zone 3)
Columbine
(Zone 3)
Columbine (Zone 3)
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Cress (Zone 4).jpg)
Dwarf
Thrift (Zone 4)
Sea
Pinks (Zone 4)
Thrift (Zone 4)
Wormwood (Zone
3)
Wormwood (Zone
3-4)
Wormwood (Zone
5-6)
Silver
Mound (Zone 3-4)
Wormwood (Zone 3)
Goatsbeard
(Zone
3)
Butterfly Weed (Zone
4)
Aster (Zone
4)
Aster (Zone
4)
Aster
(Zone 4)
Aster (Zone
4)
Michaelmas
Daisy (Zone 4)
Aster (Zone
4)
Aster (Zone
4)
Aster (Zone
4)
False Spirea
(Zone 4)
False Spirea (Zone 4
)
False
Spirea (Zone 4)
Masterwort (Zone 4)
Purple
Rock Cress (Zone 4)
Basket
of Gold (Zone 3)