Perennials
Evergreen Nursery carries a wide variety of plants for the Garden Center and Landscaping industries. We currently have over 600 varieties of plants and are constantly adding new growing space to add more. Browse from our catalog below to get plant information, then place your order from our currently available inventory.
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Achillea 'Coronation Gold'
Yarrow, Sneezewort Herbaceous perennial w/ silver to grey-green fern-like foliage, long lasting mustard yellow flowers June-Sept., upright clumping habit, full sun, 30-36" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant & deer resistant. Zones 3-8.
Achillea 'Oertel's Rose'
Yarrow Brilliant pink flower clusters mature to pastel, ideal for dried flower arrangements, full sun, 12-15" tall, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction' PP18401
Yarrow Large clusters of long-blooming, velvety red flowers with gold centers (turn pale yellow when dried on stem), upright habit, full sun, 16-20" tall, 18" wide, heat, humidity & drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-8.
Achillea monocephala 'Moonshine' Yarrow
Yarrow Upright, feather gray foliage topped with sulfur yellow, flat-topped flower clusters, blooms summer to fall, 18-24” tall, 12-24” wide. Zones 3-9
Achillea tomentosa 'Goldie'
Goldie Yarrow Silver-green foliage sports golden yellow flower clusters, compact habit, full sun, 6-8" tall, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-8.
Agastache 'Raspberry Nectar' PPAF Mexican Hyssop
(TM) PPAF Mexican Hyssop Nectar Series, Green foliage is self-branching and compact, dense spikes of raspberry colored flowers in summer-fall, deadhead old blooms, 15-18” tall, 15” wide, well drained soil. Zones 5-10
Alcea rosea Chater's Double Mix Double Hollyhock
Double Hollyhock Deeply lobed, pale green leaves, tall spikes sport ruffled, fully double flowers in a wide range of colors, bloom during summer, 48-72” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 2-7
Alchemilla sericata 'Gold Strike'
Lady's Mantle Compact habit, chartreuse flowers, deeply scalloped, velvety grey-green foliage, full sun-part shade, 14" tall, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-8.
Amsonia hubrechtii Blue Star
Blue Star 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year Light green, ferny foliage topped in spring with 2-3” wide clusters of small, light blue star-shaped flowers, foliage turns golden yellow in fall, 24-36” tall, 30-36” wide. Zone 4-9
Anemone sylvestris Snowdrop Anemone
Snowdrop Anemone Low mound of ferny foliage can form a dense patch for use as groundcover over bulb plantings, edge in spring to maintain bed size, white flowers appear late spring- early summer, 12-18” tall, 12-24” wide. Zones 2-9
Anemone x hybrid 'September Charm' Japanese Anemone
Japanese Anemone Grape-like dark green basal leaves lightly covered w/ fine hair, clumping form, spreading by rhizomes, tall stalks w/ silver pink blooms late summer-fall, 24-36” tall & wide. Zones 5-9
Aquilegia caerulea 'Origami Mix' Columbine
Columbine Vibrant, free-flowering blooms of mixed flower colors which bloom the first year May-June, good for cut flowers, 14-18" tall, 12-18" wide. Zones 3-9.
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' Dwarf Wild Columbine
Compact and floriferous, nodding blooms are red and yellow, full sun to part shade, 10" tall, 10-15" wide. Zones 3-8.
Aquilegia x hybrida 'Winky Double Red & White' Columbine
Double flowers in wine-red and white, blooms late spring to early summer, light shade in south, full sun in north, 14-18" tall, 12-18" wide, rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Aquilegia x hybrida McKana's Giant
Giant Columbine Large birhgt & pastel colored, mixed blooms stand above pale green foliage, 24-30" tall, 24-36" wide. Zones 3-8
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Wormwood Shrubby mound, silver foliage w/yellow flowers Aug-Oct (rarely flowers), full sun, poor to moderate, well drained soil, 2-3' tall, 1-2' wide, never prune to ground level, or in fall of year. Zones 6-9.
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Satiny Wormwood, Mugwort Silver-gray (scented) foliage with inconspicuous yellow blooms, full sun, dry soil, 6-12" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight' PP12788
Gold & cream variegation on bright green foliage, brown flower in summer, great for containers, mounds 2' tall & wide, full sun, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant, tolerates poor soil. Zones 3-9.
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed Upright, hairy stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves form tubular root, bright orange/yellow-orange blooms late spring-summer, self-seeding, 24-36” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 4-9
Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
White Wood Aster White, daisy-like flowers, dark burgundy stems with green lance-shaped leaves, part to full shade, 18-24" tall, tolerates poor soil, deer resistant. Zones 3-8.
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Series' (blue)
New York Aster Fine textured green foliage, blooms of light blue with gold centers Aug-Oct, full sun, 16" tall, 12-14" wide, needs well drained soil, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Series' (pink)
New York Aster Fine textured green foliage, blooms of pink with gold centers Aug-Oct, full sun, 16" tall, 12-14" wide, needs well drained soil, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Series' (purple)
New York Aster Fine textured green foliage, blooms oF purple with gold centers Aug-Oct, full sun, 16" tall, 12-14" wide, needs well drained soil, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Astilbe arendsii 'Deutschland'
White flowers, 24" tall & wide, dark green foliage, take part to full shade, wet to moist soil, summer blooms, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'
Red flowers, 24" tall, 18-24" wide, dark green foliage, take part to full shade, wet to moist soil, summer blooms, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Astilbe arendsii 'Sprite'
Pink flowers, 12" tall & wide, dark green foliage, take part to full shade, wet to moist soil, summer blooms, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-8.
Baptisia australis False Indigo
False Indigo 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year Foliage mounds of clover-like, trifoliate, bluish-green leaves, purple, lupine-like flowers, seed pods ripen to charcoal black for ornamental uses, 36-48” tall, 30-36” wide. Zones 3-9
Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressingham Ruby' Heartleaf or Pig Squeak
Heartleaf, Pig Squeak Leathery, heart-shaped leaves of green which turn ruby red in winter, deep pink Hyacinth-like flowers in spring, 12-15” tall, 12-18” wide. Zone 4-8
Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow'
Dark green leaves form a glossy rosette at the base (purple-bronze in winter), magenta flowers on thick burgundy stalks in spring, part-full (dry) shade, 12-18" tall & wide, deer & rabbit resistant, salt tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Bergenia x 'Rosi Klose'
Tall panicles of hyacinth-like pink flowers in spring; dark green glossy foliage (purple-bronze in winter), compact habit, repeat bloomer, sun to part shade, 12-15" tall, 12-15" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-8.
Brunnera macrophyla
Broad, heart shaped, deep green leaves, small blue flowers, yellow center on slender stems, repeat bloomer, part-full sun, 15" tall, 12" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-8.
Brunnera macrophyla 'Jack Frost' PP13859
Heavily veined, deep green and silver foliage, small sky-blue flowers on 18" stems, part shade, 12-18" tall & wide, medium moisture, well drained soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-8.
Campanula carpatica 'Blue Uniform'
Bellflower Small green leaves grow in a low compact mound, upward-facing lavender blue bell-shaped flowers summer thru Oct., deadhead for best performance, full sun-shade, 6-12" tall, 8-12" wide, drought & salt tolerant, rabbit resistant. Zones 2-9.
Campanula carpatica 'White Uniform'
Bellflower Small green leaves grow in a low compact mound, upward-facing white bell-shaped flowers summer thru Oct., deadhead for best performance, full sun-shade, 6-12" tall, 8-12" wide, drought & salt tolerant, rabbit resistant. Zones 2-9.
Campanula medium 'Champion Pink'
Canterbury Bells, Bellflower. Upright, long, loose clusters of pitcher/bell-shaped flowers, blooms late spring-early summer, full sun-partial shade, 20-24" tall, 12-18" wide, rich, well drained soil, deer resistant. Zones 3-8.
Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells'
Spotted Bellflower Upright habit with large, hanging, cherry-red, bell-like flowers spring to early summer, part sun-shade, fast growing by rhizomes, 12-24" tall, 12-30" wide, attracts hummingbirds. Zones 5-7.
Canna 'Australia'
Brilliant orange-red flowers above glossy black-red foliage that maintains its color even in summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Sun-part shade, 6-7' tall. Zones 7-10.
Canna 'Carnival'
Canna Deciduous, green upright foliage, orange flowers with yellow margins, blooms in summer, deadhead to increase blooms, full sun, 36-48" tall, 36" wide, tolerates moist soil. Attracts butterflies. Zones 7-10.
Canna 'Stewart Shuck'
Canna Deciduous, green, upright foliage, reddish-pink flowers, self-deadheading which enables new blooms faster, full sun, 3-4' tall, 2' wide, tolerates moist soil. Attracts butterflies. Zones 7-10.
Centaurea montana Mountain Bluet or Cornflower
Mountain Bluet, Cornflower Grey-green foliage, low mounding form, blue flowers late spring-mid summer, prolific self seeder, 12-24” tall & wide, prune mid-summer to keep compact habit. Zones 2-9
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in the Snow' Mountain Bluet or Cornflower
PP18284 Mountain Bluet, Cornflower Grey-green foliage, low mounding form, blooms of white petals and purple centers, self-seeding, 12-16” tall, 12-24” wide. Cut back hard mid-summer to rejuvenate foliage. Zones 3-9
Cimicifuga ramosa 'Atropurpurea'
Black Snakeroot, Bug Bane Fragrant white flower spikes above Astilbe-like foliage, light purple coloring over green, part-full shade, 4-6' tall, flowers to 7' tall, attracts butterflies, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Convallaria majalis Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley Dainty white, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers in early spring, part to full shade, 6-12" tall and wide, prefers moist soil, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Coreopsis 'Galaxy' Big Bang Galaxy
PP21999 Big Bang Galaxy(TM) Glossy, medium-green, well branched and sturdy foliage, compact habit, bright yellow, semi-double, 2” flowers with orange centers, blooms June-Oct, 10-12” tall, 12’15” wide, likes well-drained soil. Zones 5-9
Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost' PPAF
Hybrid Tickseed Ruby colored flowers tipped in speckled white, dark red center flecked with gold, mounding habit, full sun, 20" tall, 26" wide, fast growing, drought tolerant. Zones 6-9
Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana'
Flat green oval leaves with bright yellow flowers that bloom spring until frost. Grows to 8" tall and 2' wide. Deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' Star Tickseed
Star Tickseed Low mound of fuzzy green leaves, saucer-shaped golden yellow flowers, blooms mid- summer to mid-fall, 12-18” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 5-9
Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream'
Pink Tickseed Thread-like leaf foliage with rose-pink blooms in summer, full sun, 18-24" tall, 18" wide, attracts butterflies, average to moist soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-7.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Creme Brulee' PP16096
Hybrid Coreopsis Bright green fern-like leaves, small butter-yellow daisy-like flowers with serrated edges from early summer to late fall, full sun, 18-21" tall, 18-23" wide, attracts butterflies, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Gain'
Threadleaf Coreopsis Spreading clump of deep green foliage, free flowering yellow daisy-like blooms early summer-fall, deadhead to increase blooms, tolerant of hot, dry sites once established and is tolerant of heat and humidity. Prefers well-drained soil. Zones 4-9
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Threadleaf Coreopsis Fine fern-like foliage w/lemon yellow daisy-like flowers throughout summer, full sun, moist soil w/tolerance of periods of wet, 18-24" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 3-9. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Route 66' PP20609
Threadleaf Coreopsis Green threadleaf foliage, bright yellow blooms with splotch of red (becoming dominant in fall), upright, full sun, 24-28" tall, 28" wide, more drought tolerant than other varieties, deer resistant. Zones 5-9.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Threadleaf Coreopsis Delicate, fern-like green foliage with starry golden-yellow daisy-like flowers from early summer to fall, compact, full sun, 12-18" tall and wide, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull' PP18789
Jethro Tull Tickseed Broad golden fluted petals over compact foliage, fast growing, blooms in summer, 12- 18" tall, 18-24" wide, attracts butterflies, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Coreopsis x 'Pinwheel' PP18880
Tickseed Terra Nova Series, Lacey blue-green leaves, buttery yellow tubular petals with flared tips (reblooms with deadheading), mounding, full sun, 24" tall, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant. Zones 6-9.
Delosperma cooperi Purple Iceplant
Evergreen, medium-dark green, fleshy foliage, dark violet, daisy-like flowers spring-summer, spreading, full sun-light shade, 3-5" tall, 24" wide, well drained soil, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-10.
Delosperma dyeri 'Psdold' Red Mountain Iceplant PPAF
Evergreen, gray-green foliage with blazing scarlet flowers April-June, spreading habit, sun-part shade, 2" tall, 15-20" spread, drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-8.
Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis' Hardy Chrysanthemum
Hardy Chrysanthemum Bushy foliage of deeply serrated, powdery green leaves, deep pink buds open to soft pink flowers 2-3” wide, blooms mid summer-early fall, 20-30” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 5-9
Dendranthema 'Harmony' Hardy Chrysanthemum
Hardy Chrysanthemum Bushy foliage of deeply serrated, powdery green leaves, bright yellow flowers 2-3” wide, blooms mid summer-early fall, 20-30” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 5-9
Dendranthema 'Rhumba' Hardy Chrysanthemum
Hardy Chrysanthemum Bushy foliage of deeply serrated, powdery green leaves, salmon pink flowers 2-3” wide, blooms mid summer-early fall, 20-30” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 5-9
Dianthus 'Pop Star' Border Pinks
PP18222 Border Pinks Compact blue-green, fragrant foliage, double pink bloom w/magenta center, blooms spring-fall if dead headed, prefers well drained soil, mounding 7” tall & wide. Zones 4-9
Dianthus 'Spangled Star' Border Pinks
PP13029 Border Pinks Blue-green foliage, red blooms w/white splotches & pale pink highlights, blooms Jun-Jul, prefers well drained soil, 8-10” tall, 24” wide. Zones 4-8
Dianthus 'Starry Night' Border Pinks
PPAF Border Pinks Compact blue-green, fragrant foliage, hot pink & white blooms spring-fall if dead headed, prefers well drained soil, mounding 7” tall & wide. Zones 5-9
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Evergreen in warmer climates, blue/green foliage, lacy leaf, bright pink flowers, spreading, full sun, 4-6" tall. Zones 4-8.
Dianthus x 'Brilliant Star' PP13025
Evergreen, gray-green foliage, double layered white flowers with deep magenta centers, blooms spring through early summer, compact, clumping form, 6-9" tall, 6-12" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 5-9.
Dianthus x 'Fire Star' PP14895
Evergreen, blue-gray foliage, with red flowers, repeat bloomer, averages 8" tall & 14" wide, full sun-part shade. Salt tolerant. Zones 4-8.
Dianthus x 'Neon Star' PP14549
Evergreen, blue-gray foliage, with magenta flowers, repeat bloomer, averages 8" tall & 14" wide, full sun-part shade. Salt tolerant. Zones 4-8.
Dianthus x 'Shooting Star' PP16431
Evergreen, blue-gray foliage, with pink flowers , repeat bloomer, averages 8" tall & 14" wide, full sun-part shade. Salt tolerant. Zones 4-8.
Dicentra formosa 'Aurora' (White)
Bleeding Heart Deciduous, blue-green, fern-like foliage with fringed snowy white lockets, blooms summer and fall, partial shade, likes loose, evenly moist, well-drained soil, 12-15" tall, 10-12" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant' (Dark Red)
Deciduous, deep green, fern-like leaves with dark red/pink heart shaped flowers, blooms June until October, partial shade, likes loose, evenly moist, well-drained soil, 10-15" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' Bleeding Heart (Old Fashioned)
Deciduous, fern-like light green leaves, foliage goes dormant mid-summer & re-emerges in spring, white flowers, upright mound, sun-shade, 24-28" tall & wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 2-9.
Dicentra spectabilis Bleeding Heart (old fashioned)
Bleeding Heart Deciduous, fern-like light green leaves, foliage goes dormant mid-summer & re-emerges in spring, deep pink & white flowers, upright mound, sun-shade, 24-28" tall & wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 2-9.
Digitalis grandiflora 'Carillon' Dwarf Yellow Foxglove
Dwarf Yellow Foxglove True perennial, dark green leaves, upright stalks of yellow bells all summer, deadhead to promote more blooms, 12-16” tall, 12-18” wide. Toxic if eaten. Zones 2-9
Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxglove
Tall spikes of varying colored flowers, long blooming biennial producing a rosette of low-growing green foliage. Sun-part shade, 36-40" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. Toxic if eaten. Zones 3-9.
Digitalis thapsi 'Spanish Peaks'
Raspberry-rose colored, bell-shaped flowers, medium green, downy foliage, full sun to part shade, 18-24" tall, 14" wide, prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils, deer & rabbit resistant, attracts hummingbirds. Toxic if eaten. Zones 4-9.
Digitalis x Mertonensis 'Strawberry Foxglove'
True perennial, deep pink flowers on upright spikes spring-summer, sun-part shade, 24-36" tall, 18-23" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, attracts hummingbirds. Toxic if eaten. Zones 4-9.
Dracocephalum argunense 'Fugi Blue' Blue Dragonhead
Blue Dragonhead Low mound of narrow needle-like leaves, tubular flowers of deep violet-blue edged in soft blue, carefree maintenance, blooms early-late summer, 8-12” tall & wide. Zones 5-9
Echinacea 'Now Cheesier' Coneflower PPAF
Deep, golden yellow flowers, blooms summer-fall, clumping with well-branched stems, full sun, 15-22" tall, 26" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker' Coneflower
Herbaceous perennial, magenta pink daisy with dark brown cone, in second year, they grow a cap of petals atop the cone, blooms mid-summer-mid-fall, full sun to part shade, 27-29" tall, 18-23" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Papaya' Coneflower PP21022
Herbaceous perennial, fragrant orange-red, non-fading petals with a large matching cone on sturdy stems over deep green foliage, blooms early to late summer, fast growing, clumping habit, sun, 30-32" tall, 18-24" wide, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and songbirds. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea purpurea 'Meringue' PP20537
Coneflower Double white flower blooms summer-fall, green, upright foliage, dwarf habit, 16-18” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 3-8
Echinacea purpurea 'Pica Bella' Coneflower
Coneflower Mauve-pink, narrow petals surround a rust-orange cone, blooms June-Sep, extend bloom by dead-heading, sun-part shade, 23" tall, 18-23" wide, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight' Coneflower PP18803
Double Coneflower Double flowers of deep & light pink, blooms mid-summer through fall, dead-heading recommended, 20-24" tall, 12-18" wide, sun-part shade, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Zones 3-9.
Echinacea purpurea 'Pow Wow White' Double Coneflower
Double Coneflower Well branched plant, plentiful, large pure white blooms w/ yellow centers, reblooms w/o deadheading, but doing so encourages more blooms, 20-24” tall, 12-16” wide. Zones 4-9
Echinacea purpurea 'Pow Wow Wild Berry'' Coneflower
Deep magenta flowers 3-4" across, retains blooms and color longer, no deadheading, full sun, 20-24" tall, 12-16" wide, prefers well drained soil, deer resistant, drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Attracts birds and butterflies. Zones 4-9. 2010 AAS Award.
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' Coneflower
Herbaceous perennial, white blooms, flower May-Sept, full sun to light shade, 2-3' tall, 18" wide, moist soil is best but will tolerate dry, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attract butterflies. Zones 3-8. 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Echinacea purpurea Magnus Purple Coneflower
Herbaceous perennial, purple blooms, flower May-Sept, full sun to light shade, 2-3' tall, 18" wide, moist soil is best but will tolerate dry, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attract butterflies. Zones 3-8. 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Echinacea x 'Flame Thrower' Coneflower PPAF
Fragrant, two-toned flowers of orange and yellow, blooms summer and fall, well-branching and mounding habit, 36" tall, 40" wide, full sun, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea x 'Harvest Moon' Coneflower PP17652
Big Sky Series Fragrant, mango yellow flowers bloom June-September, excellent branching and compact habit, full sun, 24-36" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 5-8.
Echinacea x 'Kim's Knee High' Coneflower PP12242
Pink flower, coppery-orange center cone, blooms June-October, dwarf habit, full sun, 1-2' tall and wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zone 4-9.
Echinacea x 'Solar Flare' Coneflower PPAF
Red flowers with dark red stems and green foliage, full sun, 18" tall, 24-36" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea x 'Sundown' Coneflower PP17659
Big Sky Series Prolific flowers of orange bloom June-September, sturdy stems over clumping foliage, full sun, 20-30" tall & wide (stems to 40" tall), drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Echinacea x 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower PP19427
Warm, true red flowers with darker centers of up to 6" wide, blooms summer and fall until frost, well branched, 24-36" tall & wide at maturity, full sun, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Epimedium x rubrum
Evergreen, red flowers against green, slow growing foliage (bronze in fall), blooms mid-late spring, partial sun-shade, 10-14" tall, drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-9.
Erigeron 'Prosperity' Fleabane Daisy
Fleabane Daisy Bushy, deep green foliage, long blooming, bright lavender-blue flowers remain showy all summer, deadhead for extending bloom season, 18-23” tall & wide. Zones 2-9
Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly Dwarf, silver blue stems sport finely cut, prickly steel-blue flowers over deep green foliage, full sun, 10-12" tall, 12-18" wide, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe' PP16122
Compact pye-weed with upright habit and mauve blooms, sun, 36-48" tall, 12" wide, well drained soil. Zones 4-8.
Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
Chocolate Leaf Snakeroot Small, white fluffy flowers, shiny purple stems. 36-48" tall, 30-36" wide, sun-shade, drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Euphorbia 'Blackbird' PP17178
Cushion Spurge, Evergreen Spurge Evergreen mound of dark purple foliage, showy chartreuse-yellow flowers in spring, sun-part shade, 18-21" tall, 18-23" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Toxic if eaten. Zones 7-9.
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' Chameleon Spruge
Chameleon Spurge Small, deep purple leaves on slender stems, small clusters of yellow/chartreuse flowers form at the end, blooms late spring-early summer, mounding habit, cut back in July, self seeding, 12-18” tall, 18-23” wide. Zones 4-9
Euphorbia hypericifolia 'Breathless Blush' PP21440
Delicate, dark red-flushed leaf with pale, airy bluish pink flowers, free flowering, sun, 6-12" tall, 18-24 wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Toxic if eaten. Annual in Zone 7.
Euphorbia leucocephala 'Silver Fog' PPAF
Frilly white blooms cover this plant, no deadheading necessary, full-part sun, 10-12" tall, 12-14" wide, can be brought indoors for winter, drought & heat tolerant. Toxic if eaten. Annual in Zone 7.
Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' PP18585
Cushion Spurge or Chrome Spurge Foliage begins green, changes to deep maroon red with bright yellow flowers, sun-part shade, 10-12" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Toxic if eaten. Zones 4-9.
Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' PP21401
Evergreen, reddish stems hold variegated leaves of dusky sage, lime green and gold with cream and green flowers (tipped with deep red in fall), part-full shade, 20" tall, 20" wide, deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant. Toxic if eaten. Zones 6-9.
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' Dwarf Martin's Spurge or Waleutiny
Waleutiny, Dwarf Martin’s Spurge Compact, light green foliage of dome-shaped mound, chartreuse flowers w/ bright red center, long flowering spring-early summer, 10-12” tall-18” wide. Zones 6-9
Gaillardia 'Oranges & Lemons' PP17092
Blanket Flower Free flowering, reblooming perennial that is very showy and adaptable, flowers are tipped in yellow on tangerine petals, full sun, 20-24" tall, 18-24" wide, heat and drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-10.
Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'
Blanket Flower Red-orange 3" flowers tipped w/ yellow, long bllom time, 12-14" tall. Heat tolerant. Zones 2-10
Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Bi-Color' Blanket Flower PP20781
Blanket Flower Soft silver green foliage, large, red and golden yellow flowers with red center, blooms late spring-late summer, compact habit, likes well drained soil, 10-12” tall & wide, heat tolerant. Zones 6-9
Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Orange' PPAF
Silver-green foliage, rich orange-red petals tipped with gold, centers are yellow surrounded with deep red, blooms summer and fall, 10-12" tall & wide, full sun, heat & drought tolerant. Zones 6-9.
Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Peach' PP20717
Silver-green foliage, bright yellow petals with bold orange-gold, centers of yellow-gold spikes tipped with red, blooms summer and fall, 10-12" tall and wide, full sun, heat & drought tolerant. Zones 6-9.
Gaillardia aristata 'Gallo Red' PPAF
Silver-green foliage, red flowers with burnt-umber centers, blooms summer and fall, 10-12" tall, full sun, heat and drought tolerant. Zones 6-9.
Galium odoratum Sweet Woodruff
Tiny white flowers above fragrant, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, part to full shade, 4" tall (6-12" with bloom in spring), slow to medium growth habit, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Gaura lindeimeri 'Snow Fountain' PP19376 Butterfly Gaura
Butterfly Gaura Sturdy, upright, medium green foliage that does not droop, flowers emerge a light pink that turn white, blooms Jul-Sep, 24-30” tall, 18-24” wide. Zones 5-10
Gaura lindheimeri 'Bijou Butterflies' PP15479
Dense, compact, upright habit, forms a low mound with dark purple stems, variegated leaves tinged with rose and dainty red-purple flowers, full sun, 20-24" tall & wide, drought, heat, and humidity tolerant. Zones 5-9.
Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush' PP17293
Butterfly Gaura Leaves emerge edged in red and mature to solid green, flowers are a mix of white, pink and red, long flower duration and a more compact habit than other gauras, full sun-part shade, 15-18" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 5-9.
Geranium x 'Blushing Turtle' PPAF
Crane's Bill Hardy variety with dark green foliage, soft pink flowers, blooms in June and again in Sept., mounding habit, full sun, 24" tall, 24-30" wide, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-8.
Geranium x 'Karmina'
Masses of five-petalled carmine red flowers. Low growing spreader, 6-12" tall, 6-12" wide, blooms May-June. Full sun-part shade, attracts butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 5-8.
Geranium x 'Rozanne' PP12175
Crane's Bill Vivid violet blue flowers on finely cut deep green foliage (bronzy-red in fall), mounding habit, blooms in early summer, repeats in cooler climates, full sun, 12-20" tall, 18-23" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 5-8. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
Oxeye Daisy, False Sunflower Deep green bushy foliage, long lasting yellow flowers with brown centers, full sun, 36-48" tall, 18-24" wide, heat and drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Helleborus foetidus
Stinking Hellebore, Dungwort, Bear's Foot Evergreen foliage varies from bright green to deep green, nearly slate in color, produces multitudes of bell-shaped yellow-green blooms often with a purple edge. The pale green bracts and blooms increase the plant's height to 30-32 in. This helleborus prefers woodland conditions with deep, fertile, moist, humus rich, well-drained soil and dappled shade. Despite its common names, this hellebore does not have a noticeable bad odor. However, it is toxic if eaten. Zones 5-8
Helleborus niger 'Jacob'
PP17799 Gold Collection (R) Early bloomer with numerous, long lasting pure white flowers Nov-Jan. Blooms may become tinged with pink in cool weather. Glossy, deep green foliage for year round appeal. Mulch to maintain summer moisture. Great for holiday decorating, beds, borders, and planters. Zones 4-7
Helleborus niger 'Josef Lemper'
PP15615 Gold Collection (R) Dark green foliage with strong stems produce slightly cupped, pure white, upward-facing flowers. Blooms Dec-Feb. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain summer moisture. Zones 4-7
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Cinnamon Snow'
PPAF Gold Collection (R) Pink buds open to large, outward facing, creamy white blooms with rose and cinnamon colored highlights. Bloom time is Dec-Feb. Dark green foliage with red stems. Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain summer moisture. Use in beds, border and containers. Zones 5-7
Helleborus x ballardiae 'Pink Frost'
PPAF Gold Collection (R) Burgundy (and sometimes white) buds open to soft pink and become deeper and richer as the flowers age. Blooms appear Jan-Mar. Foliage is rich green with red stems and sivery sheen across the top. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain summer moisture. Great for shade and container gardens. Zones 5-7
Helleborus x hybridus 'Ballard Strain'
Lenten Rose Round, cup-shaped, upright flowers bloom in shades of red, pink, white, yellow and purple, late winter to early spring, 12" tall, 24-30" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Helleborus x hybridus 'Metallic Blue Lady'
Lenten Rose Dark green leathery evergreen foliage, flowers purplish-blue in the late winter to early spring, Part sun-shade, 20" tall, 18-20" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Helleborus x hybridus 'Pink Lady'
Lenten Rose Dark green leathery evergreen foliage, flowers shades of pink in late winter to early spring, part sun-shade, 16-24" tall, 18-24" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Helleborus x hybridus 'Red Lady'
Lenten Rose Dark green leathery evergreen foliage, flowers shades of red in late winter to early spring, part sun-shade, 16-24" tall, 18-24" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Helleborus x hybridus Lenten Rose
Lenten Rose Formerly Helleborus orientalis Evergreen, dark green leathery foliage, clumping, white-pink flowers winter-spring, partial shade, 15-18" tall, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 3-10. 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Hemerocallis 'Fairy Tale Pink' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, showy pink flowers with green throat June-July, repeat bloomer, full sun to part shade, 18-24" tall, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, canary yellow flowers early in season, repeat bloomer, full sun, 14-18" tall, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-10.
Hemerocallis 'Little Business' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, deep red flowers with yellow throat, repeat bloomer early-mid season, full sun, 16-20" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Hemerocallis 'Pandora's Box' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, fragrant, creamy, lightly ruffled petals with a purple eye and yellow-green throat, repeat bloomer May-July, a vigorous grower, full sun-part shade, 24" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, fragrant, red flowers with green throats, repeat, mid-season bloomer (once established), full sun, small-sized to 18", drought tolerant. Zones 3-10.
Hemerocallis 'Personal Appearance' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, lemon yellow flowers, repeat bloomer, full sun, 24-30" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 3-10.
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, deep violet-purple flowers early-mid season, repeat bloomer, full sun, 18-24" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 3-10.
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' Daylily
Daylily Deciduous, golden yellow flower, repeat bloomers, early-mid season, full sun, 10-12" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 3-10.
Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst'
Coral Bells, Alum Root Amethyst leaves with overlay of silver-grey, purple veining on leaf stands out, small whitish flowers on sprays above foliage, sun-part sun, 18-24" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves' PPAF
Coral Bells, Alum Root Hybrid of H. villosa and H. americana, Evergreen, red spring leaves change to taupe in summer and back to red in the fall, partial shade, 8" tall, 15" wide, heat and humidity tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' PP21871
Coral Bells, Alum Root Hybrid of H. villosa and H. americana, evergreen, large round purple-rose foliage for color all year, part shade-shade, 18" tall, 20" wide, heat and humidity tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Georgia Peach' PP19375
Coral Bells Evergreen, large, bright peach leaves turn to rose in summer and rose-purple by fall with a silver-white veil, partial to full sun, 14" tall 24" wide, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Pinot Gris' PP19592 Coral Bells
Young leaves are ginger with light silver overlay, turning with maturity into rose with a heavy silver veil. Part sun to part shade, deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, 10" tall. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Pistache' PP19585
Coral Bells Evergreen, large leaves varying from lime green to chartreuse-yellow depending on light exposure, spikes of creamy flowers in mid-summer, part shade-shade, 10" tall, 14" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Rounded, metallic silver leaves w/ wine-red veins and purple reverse. Light pink buds turn to tiny white flowers Jun-Jul. Prefers moist, well drained soil, full sun to part shade, 12-18" tall, 12" wide. Deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9
Heuchera 'Snow Angel'
Coral Bells Evergreen, marbled green, variegated foliage, pinkish red flowers in spring, full-partial shade, 10-12" tall, 12" wide, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'
Fancy-leaf Coral Bells Evergreen, ruffled leaves mottled with tones of silver, pewter, lavender & charcoal, creamy flowers on spikes in early summer, 16-31" tall, 23-29" wide, Part-full shade, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera americana 'Dale's Strain'
Evergreen, marbled silver-green foliage, sun with moist soil, shade with dry soil, 18-24" tall, 18" wide, deer resistant. Zones 4-7. Native.
Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
Purple Coral Bells Evergreen (in milder areas), maple shaped leaves of bronzy-green to rich reddish-purple, creamy white flowers on spikes above foliage, sun-part shade, 12-24" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9. 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Heuchera x villosa 'Blackout' PP20613
Fancy-leaf Coral Bells Evergreen foliage of dark charcoal/black leaves, tall sprays of ivory white flowers in early summer, sun-shade, 12-18" tall, 18-24" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, heat & drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera x villosa 'Caramel' PP16560
Fancy-leaf Coral Bells Evergreen, leaves emerge gold in spring, progress to amber & peach, good for hot, humid regions, protect from afternoon sun, light pink flower in mid-summer, 12-18" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heuchera x villosa 'Tiramisu' PP20429
Fancy-leaf Coral Bells Evergreen, foliage is chartreuse with plum red veining, color fades to amber in summer returning to deep red in autumn, part sun-shade, pink flower sprays, 12-18" tall, 18-24" wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heucherella 'Golden Zebra' PPAF
Foamy Bells Evergreen, bright, golden-yellow, deeply cut leaves with bold, dark red marking, small white flowers, mounding habit, 10" tall, 15" wide, part to full shade, requires more moisture than other Heucherellas. Deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' PP21296
Foamy Bells Evergreen, large leaves in intense, coppery colors of cinnamon centers with orange tea colored edges, darken in summer, lighten in fall, mounding habit, part shade (morning sun), 20"tall, 28" wide, heat and humidity tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Heucherella villosa 'Alabama Sunrise' PP19611
Foamy Bells Evergreen, bright gold-green with deep blood-red veins, changes to orange-pink in the fall, small white flowers, vigorous habit, partial shade-sun, 12-20" tall, 12" wide, deer resistant, heat tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Iberis sempervirens 'Tahoe' Candytuft
Evergreen in milder climates, deep green foliage covered with plentiful white blooms in spring, sun, 8-10" tall, 12-35" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris
Deciduous, spreading groundcover iris that will naturalize, prolific bloomer with pale blue flowers in April, full sun-part shade, 6-10" tall, prefers moist, well drained soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Native. Zones 3-9.
Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Japanese Variegated Iris Deciduous, green and white striped blades with purple flower, full sun-part shade, 27-29" tall, 18-23" wide, needs wet or constantly moist soil, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Iris germanica 'Autumn Circus'
Bearded Iris Deciduous, purple-blue flower, petals edged with white, blooms in spring and again in fall, full sun-part shade, 30-38" tall, 18-24" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris germanica 'Harvest of Memories' Tall Bearded Iris
Tall Bearded Iris Lightly scented, butter yellow flowers are repeat bloomers mid-late spring, needs well-drained soil, will not tolerate wet feet, 36-38" tall, 18-24" wide. Zones 3-9
Iris germanica 'Hello Darkness' Tall Bearded Iris
Tall Bearded Iris Deep purple-black ruffled petals w/black beard, early-midseason bloomer w/6-7 blooms per stalk, needs well-drained soil, will not tolerate wet feet, 36-38" tall, 18-24" wide. Zones 3-10
Iris germanica 'Immortality'
Bearded Iris Deciduous, large ruffled, fragrant white flowers, blooms in summer and again in fall, full-part sun, 27-29" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris germanica 'Picasso Moon'
Bearded Iris Deciduous, gray-green foliage, bright yellow ruffled flower, blooms mid-spring, full sun, 36-48" tall, 12-18" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris germanica 'Savannah Sunset' (orange)
Bearded Iris Deciduous, hot orange flower, blooms up to 3 weeks with excellent fade resistance, full-part sun, 34-48" tall, 18-24" wide, needs well drained soil, will not tolerate wet feet, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris germanica 'War Chief' Tall Bearded Iris
Tall Bearded Iris Sword-like, mid-green leaves, clump forming spreader, ruffled burgundy/red blooms mid-spring-early summer, needs well-drained soil, will not tolerate wet feet, 37" tall, 30" wide. Zones 3-9
Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris
Yellow Flag Iris Deciduous, yellow sepals faintly etched in brown or purple, performs well in wet conditions, full sun-part shade, 36-48" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Iris Pumila 'Boo'
Dwarf Bearded Iris Deciduous, green foliage, white flower with deep purple splotches, blooms in early spring, sun-part shade, 8-12" tall, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Iris pumila 'Fireplace Embers'
Dwarf Bearded Iris Deciduous, yellow flower with dark maroon sepals, blooms in summer, full sun, 10-12" tall, moist soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Iris Pumila 'Smart'
Dwarf Bearded Iris Deciduous, red-violet flower with dark purple spots, blooms in summer, full sun, 10-12" tall, moist soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Iris Pumila 'What Again'
Dwarf Bearded Iris. Early blooming, light lavender blue standard with apricot yellow falls, rebloomer, full sun, 6-10" tall, 12-18" wide, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Iris sibirica 'Butter & Sugar' Siberian Iris
Siberian Iris Upright green foliage w/yellow falls over white standards, blooms in late spring, 24-30” tall & wide. Zones 3-9
Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Siberian Iris Deciduous, showy purple flower, blooms in June and July, full sun, 24" tall, moist to wet soil, easy to grow, showy, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 3-9.
Iris tectorum 'Alba'
Japanese Rooftop Iris Deciduous, pale green, arching foliage, showy white flower, blooms April-May, full sun, 8-12" tall (flower to 18"), 12" wide, moist soil, easy to grow, deer resistant. Zones 5-9.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' Torch Flower or Red Hot Poker
Torch Flower, Red Hot Poker Blue-green foliage of coarse, sword-shaped leaves, flower cones of red, pink, yellow & cream pastels, prune old flower heads to encourage more blooms, tolerates dry or moist conditions, 18-24” tall, 12-18” wide. Zones 5-8
Lantana 'Chapel Hill Yellow' PP19548
Introduced by Plant Introductions, Inc. as a 'Miss Huff' and 'New Gold' cross, deciduous, leathery dark green leaves, medium yellow flowers summer to fall, low spreading habit, full sun, 15-18" tall, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-10.
Lantana camara 'Miss Huff'
Deciduous, showy orange and pink flowers spring to frost, mounding habit, full sun, 3-5' tall, 10' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-11.
Lantana camara 'Mozelle'
Deciduous, pink & pale yellow flowers April to frost, no deadheading necessary, full sun, 24" tall and wide at maturity, will not tolerate soggy soil, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-11.
Lavendula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
English Lavender Evergreen, aromatic sliver-grey foliage, deep purple flower spikes May-Oct (varies), full sun, 12-18" tall, 12-18" wide, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Lavendula x 'Grosso'
Hybrid Lavender or Lavandin Evergreen, fragrant, grey-green foliage with long dark purple flower spikes in mid-summer, full sun, 24-30" tall and wide, needs good drainage, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 5-9.
Lavendula x intermedia 'Provence'
Blue Lavandin Evergreen, aromatic grey-green foliage with long spikes of fragrant blue-violet flowers, full sun, 36-48" tall, 24-36" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 5-10.
Lavendula x intermedia 'Silver Edge' PP13091
English Lavender Evergreen, variegated gray-green fragrant foliage with creamy white margins, violet-blue spikes mid-summer-fall, full sun-part shade, 24-36" tall and wide, prune after blooming, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream' PPAF
Shasta Daisy Deciduous, deep green foliage with 4-5" wide flowers of butter yellow that lighten to creamy white, prolific bloomer all summer, upright habit, full sun, 15-18" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant. Zones 5-9.
Leucanthemum 'Razzle Dazzle'
Shasta Daisy. Deciduous, deep green foliage, white flowers of wildly arranged fringed petals bloom in summer, full sun, 15-18" tall, drought tolerant. Zones 5-8.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Shasta Daisy White flower with yellow center. Full sun to light shade. Grows to 36". Rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Zones 4-9.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snow Cap'
Shasta Daisy Snow Cap 15-18", 2-3" white daisy flower with yellow center spring/June-fall; full sun-light shade, rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Will not tolerate wet soils. Zones 4-9.
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Golden Groundsel Deciduous, foliage emerges beet-red fades to a greenish-bronze, showy flowers of golden yellow on stalks of reddish-purple in late summer, compact mounding habit, part shade, 3-4' tall, 2-3' wide, needs consistent watering. Zones 4-9.
Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket' PP14621
Dwarf Ligularia, Leopard Plant Compact, green foliage of jagged-edged leaves, purplish black stems w/tall, bright yellow flower spikes May-Jul, moist, well drained soil, 24-36” tall (36-48” w/flowers), 24-30” wide. Zones 2-9
Lychnis coronaria 'Gardener's World'
Rose Campion. Deciduous, silver woolly foliage, tiny carnation-like double flowers of bright magenta, blooms in summer, sun, 24-36" tall, 10-12" wide, needs well drained soil, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate'
Loosestrife Deciduous, chocolatey-purple, low growing foliage with bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers July-Sep. Full sun to part shade. 2-4" tall, 2 ft. wide. Great for groundcover or container gardens. May be semi-evergreen in warmer climates. Zones 6-9
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Walkabout Sunset' (annual)
Annual in Zone 7, variegated foliage of green and yellow, bright yellow flowers spring to summer, spreading habit, full to partial sun, 2-6" tall, heat tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 9-11.
Meehania cordata 'Meehan's Mint'
Creeping Mint or Meehan's Mint Deciduous, foliage of mint-like leaves, violet blue flowers May & June, spreading habit, part to full shade, 6-10" tall, 12-15" wide, moist soil. Zones 5-8.
Monarda 'Petite Delight' PP10784 Dwarf Beebalm (pink)
Dwarf Bee Balm Deciduous, fragrant, grey-green foliage, lavender-rose flowers mid-summer to fall, compact habit, full sun-part shade, 12-15" tall, 12-15" wide, powdery mildew resistant, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Monarda didyma 'Grand Parade'
Bee Balm Deciduous, fragrant, shiny, dark green foliage, bright lavender purple flowers mid-late summer, compact upright habit, 13-16" tall, 16-20" wide, full-part sun, moist soil, mildew & deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-8.
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' Beebalm (scarlet)
Beebalm Deciduous, fragrant, deep green foliage, bright scarlet flowers, full sun-part shade, 35-47" tall, 24-30" wide, powdery mildew resistant, flowers are edible, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9.
Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine' Beebalm (wine)
Bee Balm Deciduous, fragrant, grey-green foliage, deep wine flowers in summer, full sun-part shade, 35-47" tall, 24-30" wide, moist soil, powdery mildew resistant, flowers are edible, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Myosotis sylvatica 'Mon Amie Blue'
Forget-Me-Not Evergreen, grey-green foliage, light blue flowers with yellow eyes early spring-early summer, (dwarf) mounding habit, sun or shade, 6-8" tall, 6-8" wide, moist soil, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Nepeta 'Psfike' PP189042
Little Trudy®, Dwarf Catmint Compact, aromatic, silvery foliage w/distinctively serrated leaves, lavender flowers bloom Apr-Oct, prefers well-drained soil, 8-10" tall, 12-16" wide. Zones 4-9
Oxalis 'Cottage Pink'
Wood Sorrel Deciduous, dark green foliage, deep pink flowers, mounding habit, part sun to shade 6-10" tall, 10-14" wide, low maintenance, drought tolerant. Zones 5-10.
Papaver nudicaule 'Champagne Bubbles'
Iceland Poppy Dwarf variety, light green leaves, large, satiny, cup-shaped, multi-colored flowers bloom early spring-mid summer, deadhead for more blooms, well drained soil, 12-18" tall, 8-12" wide. Zones 2-9
Penstemon barbatus 'Pina Colada Violet'
Pina Colada Beard Tongue Compact, uniform green foliage w/violet flowers on well-branched stems Jun-Jul, 10-16" tall, 10-12" wide. Zones 3-9
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red'
Beard Tongue Deciduous, red-bronze foliage with dark green underlay, white flowers atop red spikes bloom in early summer, sun, 29-35" tall, 12-18" wide, drought tolerant, insect & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-8. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Penstemon x mexicali 'Prairie Twilight'
Beard Tongue Deciduous, green foliage, dark lavender tubular flowers on burgundy stems in late spring-summer, upright habit, sun, 18-24" tall, 18-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Penstemon x mexicali 'Red Rocks'
Beard Tongue Deciduous, green foliage, rose-pink tubular flower spikes summer-fall, upright habit, sun, 30" tall, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage
Russian Sage Deciduous, fragrant, upright clump of grayish lacy leaves, spikes of rich violet-blue flowers from mid-summer to mid-fall, 36" tall, 23-35" wide, full sun, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 4-9.
Phlox divaricata 'Mary Helen'
Woodland Phlox. Deciduous, fragrant green foliage, indigo flowers bloom mid to late spring, upright habit, easy to grow, part sun-shade, 12-15" tall, 12-20" wide. Native. Zones 4-8.
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'
Woodland Phlox. Deciduous, fragrant green foliage, pale blue-white flowers bloom mid to late spring, upright habit, easy to grow, part sun-shade, 12-15" tall, 12-20" wide. Native. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'Becky Towe' PP12908 (salmon)
Summer Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, boldly variegated upright foliage of green and deep golden-yellow, large hydrangea-like clusters of salmon colored flowers with magenta eyes in summer and early fall, 20-27" tall, 23-29" wide, full sun-partial shade. Zones 3-9.
Phlox paniculata 'Coral Flame' PPAF
Garden Phlox (Flame Series) Deciduous, fragrant foliage, bright coral flowers Jul-Aug, naturally dwarf habit, full sun-part shade, 12-20" tall, 18" wide, disease resistant, prefers well-drained soil. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'David' (white)
Summer Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, dark green upright foliage with large hydrangea-like clusters of clear white, fragrant flowers in summer and early fall, 35-39" tall, 23-29" wide, full sun-partial shade, may need staking. Zones 3-9. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum' (Pink)
Summer Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, dark green upright foliage with large Hydrangea-like clusters of fragrant flowers of pink with red centers, 35-39" tall, 23-29" wide, full sun-partial shade, may need staking. Zones 3-9.
Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert' (lavender)
Summer Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, dark green upright foliage with large Hydrangea-like clusters in summer and early fall, lilac-blue flowers with a darker eye, 30-36" tall, 23-29" wide, full sun-partial shade. Zones 3-9.
Phlox paniculata 'Laura' (purple)
Summer or Garden Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, dark green, upright foliage, heavy clusters of purple flowers with white centers, blooms mid-late summer, long bloom period, prefers moist soil, full sun-part shade, 2-3' tall and wide. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'Pink Flame' PP11804
Garden Phlox (Flame Series) Deciduous, fragrant foliage, rose pink flowers with small darker eye bloom July-August, naturally dwarf habit, full sun-part shade, disease resistant, prefers well-drained soil. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'Purple Flame' PP12605
Garden Phlox (Flame Series) Deciduous, fragrant foliage, violet-purple flowers w/ small darker eye, blooms Jul-Aug, naturally dwarf habit, full sun-part shade, 12-20" tall, 18" wide, prefers well-drained soil, disease resistant. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' (red)
Summer Phlox Deciduous, fragrant, dark green, upright foliage with large hydrangea-like clusters in summer and early fall, cherry red color flowers, 31-35" tall, 23-29" wide, full sun-partial shade. Zones 3-9.
Phlox paniculata 'White Flame' PP16259
Garden Phlox (Flame Series) Deciduous, fragrant foliage, white flowers with lightly tinted green eye, naturally dwarf habit, full sun-part shade, 12-20" tall, 18" wide, disease resistant, prefers well-drained soil. Zones 4-8.
Phlox paniculata 'White/Red Eye Flame'
PPAF - Garden Phlox (Flame Series) Deciduous, fragrant foliage, snow white flowers w/ rich red eye, blooms Jul-Aug, naturally dwarf habit, full sun to part shade, 12-20 tall, 18" wide, disease resistant, prefers well drained soil. Zones 4-8
Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
Creeping Phlox. Evergreen, low growing foliage, purple flower clusters on upright stems to 8" tall bloom late spring/early summer, part sun-shade, 6-12" tall, 24" wide. Zones 5-8. 1990 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Physostegia virginiana 'Crystal Peak White'
Dwarf Obedient Plant Compact & uniform mound of deep green foliage, white flowers on dark green spikes Jul-Sep, moist soil, 16-18" tall, 18-23" wide. Zones 2-9
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra White' Balloon Flower
Dwarf Balloon Flower Deciduous, gray-green foliage, inflated white buds that open into single star-shaped flower, blooms all summer, compact mounding form, full sun-partial shade, 8-10" tall, 12-16" spread, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' Balloon Flower
Balloon Flower Deciduous, gray-green foliage, inflated deep violet-blue buds that open into single star-shaped flower, blooms in late spring, clumping form, full sun-part shade, 18-36" tall, 18-24" spread, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder Deciduous, clump-forming green, foliage, fragrant blue flowers with yellow halos and white eyes from tall panicles, blooms all summer, full sun-part shade, 18-21" tall, 12-15" wide, deer resistant. Zones 4-8.
Polemonium caerleum 'Brise d' Anjou' Variegated Jacob's Ladder PP9781
Variegated Jacob's Ladder Deciduous, variegated foliage of deep green leaves edged in creamy yellow/white, violet blue flowers on short stems in late spring-early summer, part to full shade, 18-23" tall, 10-12" wide, deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-8.
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' Variegated Jacob's Ladder PP15187
Variegated Jacob's Ladder Deciduous, variegated gray-green foliage with cream margins which tinge pink in cold or full sun, pale lavender-blue flowers early to mid-summer, sun-shade, 12-24" tall, 12-18" wide, deer resistant. Zones 3-8.
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum' Variegated Solomon's Seal
Variegated Solomon's Seal Deciduous, thick, oval shaped green leaves variegated with creamy yellow, arching stems support small white fragrant bell-shaped flowers in late spring, part sun to shade (prefers a moist woodland setting), 12-18" tall and wide. Zones 4-8.
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Majeste'
Silver leaves with green veining and edge and nearly shiny finish. Pink buds emerge in early spring and open to flower that turn blue as it ages. Prefers moist soil, but does not like to be waterlogged. Deer and rabbit resistant. Remove old leaves after flowering and divide then or in fall. Zones 4-9
Pulmonaria x 'Little Star'
Spotted Lungwort, Cowslip Deciduous, dark green lance-shaped, silver spotted leaves, long-lasting cobalt blue flowers in early spring, compact mounding habit, part to full shade, 6" tall and wide, tolerates moist conditions, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'
Hardy Rosemary Evergreen, grey-green foliage with a delightful fragrance, light blue flowers, good plant in the garden and in cooking, full sun, 3-4' tall, 2-3' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 6-9.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'
Huntington Carpet Rosemary, Trailing Rosemary Fast growing, shrubby and spreading plant with green foliage and blue flowers. Bloom time is early spring. Good for borders, groundcover, green roof plantings, and culinary uses. Attracts butterflies and birds while deer resistant. Drought tolerant once established. Prune in spring after bloom time. Grows to 8 ft. wide. Zones 8-10
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' Trailing Rosemary
Trailing Rosemary Evergreen, green pine-like fragrant foliage, small mauve flower in early spring, full sun, 4-6" tall, 23-25" wide, needs well drained soil, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant. Zones 8-9.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' Tall Rosemary
Tall Rosemary Evergreen, erect shrub with fine olive green foliage, bright lavender blue flowers in early spring, full sun, 4-6' tall, 4-5' wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 8-9.
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Black Eyed Susan
Black Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Deciduous, deep green foliage with prickly texture, golden flowers with black centers bloom on straight stems Jul-Oct, full sun to part shade, 2-3' tall, 18-24" wide, moist soil, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Rudbeckia hirta 'Autumn Colors'
Gloriosa Daisy, Ox-eye Daisy Clumping, upright, deep green foliage with multi-colored flowers wiht brown eyes and bi-colored blooms in red gold, orange and yellow from summer to mid-fall. Hybrid, short-lived perennial that is often treated as an annual. Grows in height 20-23 in. and width 10-12 in.
Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldilocks'
Gloriosa Daisy, Ox-eye Daisy, Black-eyed Susan Clumping, upright, deep green foliage with golden yellow, double/semi-double flowers mid-summer to mid-fall. Hybrid, short-lived perennial that is often treated as an annual. Grows in height and width 18-24 in.
Rudbeckia hirta 'Indian Summer'
Gloriosa Daisy Deciduous, deep green foliage with prickly texture, golden flowers with black centers bloom on straight stems July-October, full sun to part shade, 2-3' tall, 18-24" wide, moist soil, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies.
Rumex sanguineus
Red Veined Dock, Ornamental Sorrel Upright, bright green, spinach-like leaves w/deep red veins, inconspicuous spikes of greenish flowers in early-midsummer, self-seeding, 8-12" tall & wide. Zones 6-10
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
Furman's Red Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage Erect branches of soft green leaves, loose clusters of showy, magenta-red flowers summer-fall, fast growing, prune in early spring, 24-36" tall & wide. Zones 5-9
Salvia greggii 'Wild Thing'
Bush Sage Semi-Evergreen, shrub-type groundcover of leathery, dark green, aromatic leaves, hot pink/coral flowers late spring to late fall, mounding habit, full sun to part shade, heat tolerant, 12-36" tall, 36" wide, rabbit resistant, drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 6-10.
Salvia guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
Blue Anise Sage Deciduous, lush gray-green foliage with cobalt blue flowers in near black calyx, blooms summer-fall, full sun, 3' tall (or taller), 3' wide, drought tolerant, once established, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 7-10.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Caradonna Sage, Perennial Sage Sport of Salvia n. 'Wesuve' Deciduous, aromatic green leaves on erect purple-black stems, long blooming blue-violet flower spikes to 2' tall, clumping habit, sun, foliage is 24-30" tall, 18" wide, drought tolerant once established, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'
Perennial Sage, Garden Sage Deciduous, aromatic green foliage, long-lasting blue-violet blooms in early summer, clumping habit, full sun, 18" tall with spikes, 15-18" wide, drought tolerant once established, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Zones 4-9.
Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose' PP18230
Perennial Sage, Garden Sage Deciduous, gray-green foliage, long blooming, rosy-pink flowers on short spikes, compact form, full sun, 12" tall and wide, deer & rabbit resistant, drought tolerant once established. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Santolina chamaecyparissus Grey Santolina
Lavender Cotton Evergreen shrub, fragrant, fine textured grayish-silver foliage, yellow button flowers stand above foliage, blooms in summer, dense mound, full sun, 18" tall, 3' wide, drought tolerant once established, deer resistant. Zones 7-9.
Santolina virens Green Santolina
Green Lavender Cotton Evergreen, aromatic bright green foliage, yellow flower buttons above foliage, blooms in spring, mounding habit, sun, 1-2' tall, 1-2' wide, needs good drainage, drought tolerant once established, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 7-9.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Pincushion Flower Deciduous, gray-green foliage, light blue flowers stand above foliage up to 12", blooms early summer-fall, dead-heading increases number of blooms, sun, foliage gets 6-8" tall, 12-15" wide, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 4-8.
Sedum 'Purple Emperor'
Autumn Stonecrop Deciduous, rich, purple-black leaves and stems, deep pink flowers bloom late summer to mid fall, upright habit, full sun, 16" tall, 12" wide, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Sedum spectabile 'Neon'
Showy Stonecrop Succulent, gray-green upright foliage works well in mass plantings as a groundcover. Large green, broccoli-like buds form in mid-summer turn into a vivid rose-pink bloom in late summer which turn rusty-red by end of bloom time in fall. Prefers dry, well-drained soil.18-23" tall and wide. Attracts butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant and drought tolerant. Zones 3-9
Sedum telephium 'Autumn Charm' PP14421
Upright Stonecrop Sport of Autumn Joy, deciduous, gray-green foliage with butter yellow, serrated edges; white buds in August open to pink blooms turning bold red in the fall, upright clump, sturdy stems, full sun, 14-18" tall, 18" wide, rabbit resistant, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-8.
Sedum telephium 'Autumn Delight' (TM)
Autumn Stonecrop Sport of Autumn Charm™ (formerly Sedum spectabile, Sedum telephium) Upright, chartreuse foliage trimmed in blue-green, light pink flowers summer-fall, prefers well drained soil, 18-24" tall, 22-28” wide. Zones 3-9
Sedum telephium 'Matrona'
Autumn Stonecrop Deciduous, grey-green foliage edged in pink, flowers of soft deep pink clusters bloom in late summer & fall, full sun, 18-24" tall, 12-15" wide, drought tolerant, rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Sedum x 'Autumn Fire'
Deciduous, pale green foliage, rosy pink flowers in late summer progress to copper red in fall, upright habit that doesn't fall apart with age, full sun-part shade, 24-30" tall, 2' wide, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-9.
Sedum x 'Thundercloud' PP21833
Showy Stonecrop Deciduous, tiny, very dissected, grey green fleshy foliage, white to light pink flowers Aug-Sept, compact mounding form, full sun-light shade, 8" tall, 12" wide. Zones 4-9.
Solidago x 'Little Lemon' PP17297
Dwarf Goldenrod Deciduous, delicate green foliage, light lemon yellow flower spikes bloom late summer-fall, compact dwarf mound, sun-part shade, 10-12" wide, 15" tall, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Stachys byzantine 'Helene von Stein' Big Lamb's Ear
Deciduous, woolly silver grey foliage, larger leaves than typical Stachys, flowers are rare, but are purple when they do appear, full sun, 6-12" tall, 12-24" wide, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 4-9.
Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols' PP10660
Stokes' Aster Semi-evergreen, leathery green leaves, flowers of light blue to deep violet purple, mounding form, sun, 18-21" tall, 12-18" wide, tolerant of hot, humid summer regions, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-9.
Stylophorum didphyllum Celandine Poppy
Celandine Poppy Deciduous, blue-green, pinnately lobed foliage, underside of leaves has a silver cast, golden yellow flowers in spring, partial to full shade, self-seeding, 12-24" tall, 12" wide, tolerates most moisture conditions except the driest ones. Zones 4-9.
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'
Foamflower Deciduous, green heart-shaped fuzzy leaves accented with burgundy veins, spikes of fragrant white flowers bloom May-June, low-growing mound, part to full shade, 12-15" tall, 12-18" wide, prefers moist, well drained soil. Zones 3-8. Native.
Tiarella cordifolia var. collina 'Oakleaf'
Oakleaf Foamflower Deciduous, oak leaf shaped foliage emerges bronze and matures to green, then burgundy in winter, delicate white/ light pink flowers on slender panicles Apr-Jun, part to full shade, 12-18" tall and wide, moist, well drained soil. Zones 4-9.
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Concord Grape'
Spiderwort Deciduous, blue-green, grass-like foliage, self-cleaning, three petalled flower of hot pink/red-purple May-Sep, full sun-part shade, does well in full sun if provided with moist, well drained soil, 12-18" tall, 24" wide, deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-8.
Tradescantia pallida Purple Heart (a.k.a. Setcreasea)
Spiderwort Deciduous (in Zone 7), smooth burgundy foliage, tiny, three petalled pink flowers in spring/summer, trailing habit, sun-part shade, 12" tall, 24-48" wide, drought tolerant. Zones 7-11.
Tradescantia x 'Sweet Kate' Spiderwort
Golden Spiderwort, 'Blue and Gold' Deciduous, chartreuse-yellow grassy foliage, blue triangular flowers all summer if deadheaded, full sun-part shade, 18" tall, 12-18" wide, prefers rich, moist soil, good beside ponds and streams, rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 5-8. Native.
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' Toad Lily
Toad-lily Deciduous, green leaves with creamy gold edges, star-shaped, purple and white splotched flowers on wine-colored stem bloom in fall, full-part shade, 16-20" tall, 12-18" wide, rabbit resistant. Zones 5-9.
Verbena peruviana 'Creeping Red'
Deciduous, green creeping foliage with bright red flowers, full sun, spreading habit, 3-6" tall, well drained soil, drought tolerant, deer resistant. Zones 7-10.
Verbena x 'Homestead Pink'
Deciduous, green, textured, fast growing foliage, pink flowers beginning in spring, spreading habit, full sun, 6-12" tall, 18-23" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 6-10.
Verbena x 'Homestead Purple'
Deciduous, green, textured, fast growing foliage, purple flowers beginning in spring, spreading habit, full sun, 6-12" tall, 18-23" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 6-10.
Verbena x 'Homestead Red'
Deciduous, green, textured, fast growing foliage, red flowers beginning in spring, spreading habit, full sun, 6-12" tall, 18-23" wide, drought tolerant, deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 6-10.
Veronica longifolia 'First Love' PPAF
Hybrid Speedwell Deciduous, deep green foliage with spikes of hot pink flowers all summer, mounding habit, full sun-part shade, 10-12" tall, 12-18" wide, deer & rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies. Zones 4-8.