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Subject to Availability Introducing New Perennials for 2020 ‘Las Vegas’ Alcea (Fig Leaf Hollyhock) Alcea ‘Las Vegas’ Slightly shorter than other fig leaf hollyhocks, ‘Las Vegas’ forms a 18-24” wide clump of foliage, with the flower stalks reaching 5-6’ tall. It blooms in early summer, covering the 5-6’ stalks with single flowers. ‘Las Vegas’ is a mix that blooms in shades of red, copper, chestnut brown, yellow, pink, and white. Hollyhocks grow well around Black Walnut trees due to being juglone tolerant. Great cut flower. Perennial. Full sun to part shade. Zones 3-9. ‘Curtain Call Pink’ Anemone (Windflower) Anemone ‘Curtain Call Pink’ This fall blooming anemone forms a compact mound of green foliage with bright rose -pink flowers from late summer to early fall. Each flower is lined with a double row of petals. Deer and rabbit resistant. Cut flower. 14-18” tall and 16-18” wide. Full sun to part shade. Zones 4-8. ‘Fall in Love Sweetly’ Anemone PW (Windflower) Anemone ‘Fall in Love Sweetly’ PW Blooms from late summer to early fall with rich, rose-pink semi-double flowers. Mounded dark green foliage. Deer and rabbit resistant. Cut flower. 20-26” tall and 24- 30” wide. Full to part sun. Zones 4-8. ‘Origami Mix’ Aquilegia (Columbine) Aquilegia ‘Origami Mix’ This early blooming perennial forms a compact mound that becomes covered in large, upward facing flowers in a mix of blue, pink, red, white, and yellow from late spring to early summer. 14-18” tall and 12-18” wide. Cut flower. Rabbit resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9. Aethusifolius Aruncus (Dwarf Goats Beard) Aruncus aethusifolius Dark green fern-like foliage forms a mound 4-6” tall with 12” tall creamy white flower plumes from early to mid summer. Prefers moist soil. Foliage turns red and orange in the fall. Cut flower. Deer resistant. 10-12” wide and 12-16” tall. Full sun to part shade. Zones 3-7.

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Introducing New Perennials for 2020 ‘Las Vegas’ Alcea (Fig Leaf Hollyhock) Alcea ‘Las Vegas’

Slightly shorter than other fig leaf hollyhocks, ‘Las Vegas’ forms a 18-24” wide clump of foliage, with the flower stalks reaching 5-6’ tall. It blooms in early summer, covering the 5-6’ stalks with single flowers. ‘Las Vegas’ is a mix that blooms in shades of red, copper, chestnut brown, yellow, pink, and white. Hollyhocks grow well around Black Walnut trees due to being juglone tolerant. Great cut flower. Perennial. Full sun to part shade. Zones 3-9.

‘Curtain Call Pink’ Anemone (Windflower) Anemone ‘Curtain Call Pink’

This fall blooming anemone forms a compact mound of green foliage with bright rose -pink flowers from late summer to early fall. Each flower is lined with a double row of petals. Deer and rabbit resistant. Cut flower. 14-18” tall and 16-18” wide. Full sun to part shade. Zones 4-8.

‘Fall in Love Sweetly’ Anemone PW (Windflower) Anemone ‘Fall in Love Sweetly’ PW

Blooms from late summer to early fall with rich, rose-pink semi-double flowers. Mounded dark green foliage. Deer and rabbit resistant. Cut flower. 20-26” tall and 24- 30” wide. Full to part sun. Zones 4-8.

‘Origami Mix’ Aquilegia (Columbine) Aquilegia ‘Origami Mix’

This early blooming perennial forms a compact mound that becomes covered in large, upward facing flowers in a mix of blue, pink, red, white, and yellow from late spring to early summer. 14-18” tall and 12-18” wide. Cut flower. Rabbit resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

Aethusifolius Aruncus (Dwarf Goats Beard) Aruncus aethusifolius

Dark green fern-like foliage forms a mound 4-6” tall with 12” tall creamy white flower plumes from early to mid summer. Prefers moist soil. Foliage turns red and orange in the fall. Cut flower. Deer resistant. 10-12” wide and 12-16” tall. Full sun to part shade. Zones 3-7.

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Asclepis syriaca (Butterfly Weed) Asclepias syriaca

Not only a source of food for the Monarch, this native plant also attracts other butterflies, moths, fritillaries and bees to your garden. A great plant for our pollinators! Plant this tap rooted, self seeder where you want it to stay. 4-6’ tall. Full sun. Zones 3-9.

divaricatus Aster (White Wood Aster) Aster divaricatus

This shade loving native mixes nicely with ferns and hostas. The white flowers have yellow to red centers and float like clouds above the black stems. This late summer bloomer is a great late season pollinator food source. 12-24” tall and 18- 36” wide. Deer resistant. Full to part shade. Zones 3-8.

laevis ’Bluebird’ Aster (Smooth Aster) Aster laevis ‘Bluebird’

This fall blooming aster has airy sprays of lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers. Blooms early to mid fall. 36-48” tall and 24-30” wide. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-8.

‘Amber Moon’ Astilbe (Goats beard) Astilbe chinensis ‘Amber Moon’

This unique astilbe has foliage that starts out red tinged chartreuse-yellow in the spring and matures to chartreuse-green in the summer. Blush-red stems carry rose-pink flow- ers in mid summer. Excellent cut flower. 34-38” tall and 22-28” wide. Deer and rabbit resistant. Will tolerant sun if they receive enough water. Full sun to full shade. Zones 4 -9.

‘Happy Spirit’ Astilbe (Goats Beard) Astilbe arendsii ‘Happy Spirit’

This late flowering astilbe blooms in late June to July . The flowers start out as pure white and mature to cream. Dark red stems rise above glossy, deep green foliage. 20-22” tall. Deer resistant. Full to part shade. Zones 3-8.

Decadence ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ Baptisia PW (False Indigo) Baptisia Decadence ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ PW

Another Baptisia from Hans Hansen, ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ has 8” long spikes of vio- let-blue flowers with a pale yellow keel. Flowers turn into black seedpods. The gray- green foliage makes a great filler for a cut flower bouquet. 28-36” tall and wide. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-9.

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Involucrata Callirhoe (Winecups) Callirhoe involucrata

This mat forming, North American native groundcover has cup-shaped, magenta flowers starting in mid spring and continuing until fall. A very drought tolerant sun lover, it is perfect for rock gardens or for spilling over a retaining wall. For those looking to plant a butterfly garden, Callirhoe is a larval host for the Grey Hairstreak butterfly. Deer resistant, grows 6-12” tall. Full sun. Hardy in zones 4-8.

‘Delft Teacups’ Campanula (Bell Flower) Campanula carpatica ‘Delft Teacups’

This long blooming, well mannered, clump forming perennial has large 1 1/2” blue and white, bicolor flowers in late spring to late summer. 8-10” tall and 12-14” wide. Deer resistant. Perfect for rock gardens. Full to part sun. Zones 3-8.

‘Dickson’s Gold’ Campanula (Bell Flower) Campanula ‘Dickson’s Gold’

This little bellflower forms a low growing clump of bright gold foliage that becomes covered in striking lavender-blue flowers. If grown in part shade, the foliage will be lime-green instead of gold. 4-6” tall and 8-10” wide. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 3-8.

‘Amethyst in Snow’ Centaurea (Bachelor's Button ) Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’

This unique bachelor’s button has flowers with white petals and purple centers. Blooms in late spring to mid summer. Fuzzy green foliage brings a coarse texture to the garden. 14-16” tall. Full sun. Zones 3-8.

‘Early Sunrise’ Coreopsis (Tickseed) Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’

Covered in bright gold, semi-double flowers from late spring to late summer, ‘Early Sunrise’ is one of the earliest coreopsis to begin blooming. Regular deadheading will keep it looking fresh and encourage rebloom throughout the season. An All American Selections winner. Cut flower. Compact cultivar, reaching 18” tall and 15-24” wide. Deer resistant. Full sun. Zones 4-9.

‘Moonbeam’ Coreopsis (Tickseed) Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’

One of the classic thread leaf coreopsis, ‘Moonbeam’ has pale lemon-yellow flowers from early to late summer covering the fine needle-like foliage giving the plant a cloud -like appearance. 18-24” tall and wide. Deer resistant. Full sun. Zones 4-9.

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Delphina ‘Dark Blue/Dark Bee (Larkspur) Delphinium ‘Delphina ‘Dark Blue/Dark Bee’

The Delphinas are a compact series of delphiniums that are perfect for a small garden. They bloom from late spring to summer and come true from seed. So, while you will want to cut flowers for arrangements and to encourage reblooming, be sure to let some blooms go to seed for next year. This cultivar has dark blue flowers with a black bee in the center. Grows 18-20” tall. Prefers full sun. Zones 4-8.

‘Raspberry Ruffles’ Fruit Punch Dianthus PW (Pinks) Dianthus ‘Raspberry Ruffles’ Fruit Punch PW

This Proven Winner Fruit Punch dianthus delivers with excellent flower coverage. Large, double raspberry pink flowers have a razor thin white edge on each petal and look like mini carnations standing upright over a mound of blue green foliage. 8-10” tall and 12-14” wide. Blooms early summer to early fall. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4 -9.

Color Coded Echinacea (Coneflower) Echinacea Color Coded ‘Orange You Awesome’ PW, Echinacea Color Coded ‘Yellow My Darling’ PW

Selected for their excellent basal branching, large flower size, and horizontally held petals, Proven Winners new Echinacea Color Coded series promises to wow! Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-8.

‘Orange You Awesome’ has tangerine orange flowers with a faint reddish halo next to the dark center cones. 18-24” tall and 16-20” wide. Blooms mid to late summer.

‘Orange You Awesome’

‘Yellow My Darling’ has rich yellow blooms that contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Flowers age to a creamy yellow. 18- 24” tall and 16-20” wide.

‘Yellow My Darling’

Kismet Series (Coneflower)

Echinacea Kismet Intense Orange, Echinacea ‘Kismet Raspberry’, Echinacea Kismet ‘Red’. Echinacea Kismet ‘White’, Echinacea Kismet ‘Yellow’

‘Intense Orange’

The Kismet series was bred to be compact and deliver reliable garden performance. Large, fragrant flowers have horizonal petals and bloom from early summer to frost. 18” tall and 18-24” wide. Full sun. Zones 4-9. Kismet ‘Intense Orange’ has glowing tangerine orange with deep copper cones.

Kismet ‘Raspberry’ has bright raspberry purple flowers with orange cones.

Kismet ‘Red’ has large red flowers.

Kismet ‘White’ has snow-white flowers with greenish-gold cones.

‘Raspberry’

‘Red’ ‘Yellow’

golden cones. Kismet ‘Yellow’ has butter yellow flowers with ‘White’

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‘Sulphureum’ Epimedium (Barrenwort) Epimedium versicolor ‘Sulphureum’

A perfect groundcover for the shade or woodland garden, epimedium will tolerate drought once established. Foliage emerges with a reddish tint that turns all green in the heat of the summer and becomes red-tinged when the cooler temps return in the fall. ‘Sulphureum’ bears small flowers with pale yellow sepals and darker yellow petals mid to late spring. Deer and rabbit resistant. 8-12” tall. Full to part shade. Zones 3-8.

Maculatum Geranium (Wild Geranium) Geranium maculatum

This spring blooming native thrives in shady moist gardens where it can naturalize into small colonies. Pink to lilac flowers bloom for nearly two months, from late spring to ear- ly summer. Shearing the plant back after flowering will promote new growth. 12-24” tall and 12-18” wide. Full to part shade. Zones 3-8.

Mariachi Helenium (Sneezeweed) Helenium a. Mariachi ‘Fuego’, Helenium a. Mariachi ‘Salsa’, Helenium a. Mariachi ‘Sombrero’

Although the common name is Sneezeweed, helenium will not trigger your allergies because it is pollinated by insects not by the wind. This compact series of helenium blooms for an incredibly long time, from mid sum- mer to fall. 18-20” tall and 20-24 “ wide. Deer and rabbit resistant. Full sun. Zones 3-9. Nativar.

‘Fuego’ has orange and gold bicolor flow- ers.

‘Salsa’ has red flowers with brown centers.

‘Sombrero’ has bright yellow flowers with yellow centers.

‘Sombrero’

‘Fuego’ ‘Salsa’

‘Burning Hearts’ Heliopsis (False Sunflower) Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Burning Hearts’

Dark purple foliage similar to ‘Summer Nights’ but instead of the blooms being all gold, ‘Burning Hearts’ has large golden yellow flowers with red centers from July to October. Cut flower. 26-30” tall. Full sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Diva’s Choice’ Hemerocallis (Daylily) Hemerocallis ‘Diva’s Choice’

Bubble gum pink flowers with ruffled yellow margins and a yellow throat. 6” blooms. Semi evergreen foliage. Early summer bloomer with rebloom in late sum- mer. 23” tall. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

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Hibiscus (Rose Mallow) Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Dark Mystery’, Hibiscus Summerific ‘Candy Crush’, Hibiscus Summerific ‘Evening Rose’

Although they are slow to emerge in the spring, Hibiscus make up for it with a great show in the summer.

‘Dark Mystery’ has a rounded habit and is covered with 8-9” white flowers with a cherry red eye and dark pink veining that contrast with the dark purple, heart shaped leaves. Blooms from mid summer to early fall. 5’ tall and wide. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-9.

‘Dark Mystery’ Introducing two new Summerific hibiscus from Proven Winners. Unlike the traditional varie-

ties which only form flowers at the tips of the stems, flowers are produced all the way from the top of the plant to the bottom. Blooms from mid summer to early fall. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-9.

‘Candy Crush’ forms an upright clump of bright green foliage and is covered with 8” bubblegum pink flowers with dark red eyes. 4’ tall and wide.

‘Evening Rose’ has near black foliage and is covered in puckered 8” hot- pink flowers. 4’ tall and 5’ wide.

‘Candy Crush’ ‘Evening Rose’

‘Snowsation’ Iberis (Candytuft) Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowsation’

This compact plant forms an 6-8” tall mound of evergreen foliage that becomes covered in clusters of snow white flowers from mid spring to early summer. Stems are long enough to use the flowers for bouquets. Deadhead to encourage more blooms. Deer resistant. Rock garden. Full sun. Zones 4-8.

Cristata Iris (Dwarf Crested Iris) Iris cristata

North American native perennial that works as a naturalizing groundcover in woodland areas. Blooms in late spring with periwinkle blue flowers. 6-10” tall. Deer resistant. Plant in full to part shade. Zones 4-8.

Peacock Butterfly Iris (Siberian Iris) Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly ‘Miss Apple’, Iris sibirica Peacock Butterfly ‘Uncorked’

Graceful plants with tall grassy looking foliage, Siberian Iris are wonderful in borders, wild gardens and along ponds. Plant deeper than other Irises, covering the rhizomes with 1-2” of soil. In colder climates, divide in the spring when the clumps become less vigorous and blooms get smaller. Blooms in early summer. 32-35” tall. Deer and rabbit resistant. Plant in full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Miss Apple’: Early summer blooms with many shades of red, lav- ender, violet, yellow and gold. Fragrant. 24-30” tall.

‘Uncorked’: Periwinkle blue standards and falls that are edged with smoky gray-blue and have bright yellow centers. 22-26” tall.

‘Miss Apple’ ‘Uncorked’

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Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) Iris germanica ‘City Lights’, Iris germanica ‘Earl of Essex’, Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’, Iris germanica ‘His Roy- al Highness’. Iris germanica ‘Innocent Star’, Iris germanica ‘Victoria Falls’

Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, iris come in a large range of colors from white to almost black. Bearded Iris are identified by the fuzzy beards on the falls of the blossoms. Drought tolerant, bearded iris pre- fer well-drained soil. To prevent rot, plant so that the rhizomes are barely below the surface.

Some Iris terminology: Falls are the petals that drape downward. Standards are the upright petals. Self means that the bloom has falls and the standards that are the same color. A plicata bloom has a stippled, stitched or dotted margin on a lighter colored background. Bicolor means that the standards and falls are different colors. Rebloomers generally bloom about 8 weeks after the first bloom. Irises are a great addition

to a cut flower garden. Divide every 3-5 years in late summer. Deer re- sistant. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

‘City Lights’ 37” tall. Deep violet blue standards and falls with white centers. Mid-season bloomer. Rebloomer.

‘Earl of Essex’ 35” tall. Fragrant. The white flowers are veined with vi- olet-purple streaks and ruffled violet edges. Mid-late season bloomer.

‘City Lights’

‘Harvest of Memories’

Rebloomer. ‘Harvest of Memories’ 38” tall. Fragrant. Bright yellow flowers. Mid- season bloomer. Rebloomer. ‘His Royal Highness’ 36” tall. Bright purple standards and falls with ruf- fled edges. Mid-season bloomer. Rebloomer. ‘Innocent Star’ 24-36” tall. Fragrant. Grape-purple flowers with creamy- yellow centers on the falls. Late-season bloomer. Rebloomer.

‘Victoria Falls’ 40” tall. Fra- grant. Rebloomer. Light blue with ruffled standards and falls that have a white center and beard. Early-mid season bloomer.

‘Innocent Star’ ‘Victoria Falls’

‘Earl of Essex’

‘His Royal Highness’

‘Floristan Alba’ Liatris (Gayfeather) Liatris spicata ‘Floristan Alba’

A classic, long blooming nativar with tall, white flower stalks that bloom from the top down. Very drought and heat tolerant. Cut flower. Deer resistant. 30-36” tall and 16- 20” wide. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

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Oriental Lilium (Oriental Lily) Lilium Roselily ‘Samantha’, Lilium ‘Sunny Grenada’, Lilium ‘Tricolor’

Large fragrant flowers are the trademark of Oriental lilies. Full to part sun. Great, long lasting cut flowers.

Roselily

‘Samantha’

Roselily ‘Samantha’ is a double -lowered lily with large pink blooms with a wide white margin on each petal. Pollen free. 32-34” tall. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9. The Sunny series of Oriental lilies are shorter than most, but have the same large, long lasting flowers. Sunny ‘Grenada’ has heavily spot- ted, dark burgundy flowers with bright white edges on the petals. 16- 18” tall. Zones 4-9. A very tall variety, ‘Tricolor’ has beautiful slightly upward facing flowers of white petals with yellow centers and pink edges. 43-48” tall. Zones 4-9.

Sunny ‘Grenada’

‘Tricolor’

Asiatic Lilium (Asiatic Lily) Lilium ‘Heartstrings’, Lilium Njoyz’, Lilium Tiny Ink’, Lilium ‘Tiny Ranger’,

Asiatic lilies are very hardy perennials with long lasting, fragrant blooms that make great additions to a cut flower bouquet. Plant in full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Heartstrings’ has beautiful peachy-yellow centered flowers with raspberry pink tips. 48” tall.

‘Njoyz’ has large pink fragrant flowers with white centers. 35” tall.

‘Heartstrings’

‘Njoyz’

Lily Looks Combinations (Asiatic Lily) Patio ‘Spring Combo’, Patio ‘Sunrise’ Combo’, Patio ‘Harvest Combo’

Lily Looks lilies are bred to be compact and full of flowers. Use these combos in contain- ers to enjoy the color up close and when they are finished blooming, plant them so you can enjoy them in your landscape next year. Plant in full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Spring Combo’ is a mix of pink, white and purple lilies.

‘Sunrise combo’ is a mix of pink, yellow and orange lilies.

‘Harvest combo’ is a mix of yellow, orange and red lilies.

‘Spring’

‘Harvest’

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Mini Gallery Lupine (Lupine) Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Mini Gallery Red’, Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Mini Gallery Yellow’

Introducing two new colors of Mini Gallery Series lupines to our line up! ‘Red’ and Yellow’. This series is compact, floriferous and blooms about 2 weeks earlier than other lupine varieties. They love warm days and cool nights. Great cut flower. Salt tolerant. Plant in mass for the best show. Attracts bees, butter- flies and hummingbirds. Grows 14-16” tall. Full to part sun. Hardy in

‘Red’ zones 4-8. ‘Yellow’

‘Catharina Fontijn’ Paeonia (Peony) Paeonia ‘Catharina Fontijn’

‘Catharina Fontijn’ is a mid-season bloomer with fragrant flowers that start as pink buds and lighten as they open giving the flower an ombre look. Herbaceous peonies can live 50 years or more. Once they are established, they need very little care. Just stake as needed and do a thorough clean up in the fall. Great cut flower. 38” tall. Deer resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 3-8.

Garden Girls Series Phlox (Tall Garden Phlox) Phlox paniculata ‘Cover Girl’ Garden Girls, Phlox paniculata ‘Party Girl’ Garden Girls, Phlox paniculata ‘Uptown Girl’ Garden Girls,

Joining ‘Glamour Girl’ in the Garden Girl series, these new additions show great mildew resistance. Fragrant blooms appear from mid to late summer. Great cut flower. Full sun. Zones 3-8.

‘Cover Girl’ has lavender-purple blooms with a center white halo on each flower. 38-42” tall and 24-28” wide.

‘Party Girl’ has white flowers with light-pink star-shaped centers. 28-32” tall and wide.

‘Uptown Girl’ has light-pink flowers with dark- pink eyes. 32-36” tall and 28-32” wide.

‘Cover Girl’

‘Uptown Girl’

Early Start series Phlox (Garden Phlox) Phlox Early ‘Cerise’, Phlox Early ‘Pink Candy’

The Early Start series blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than other garden phlox. Deer re- sistant. Cut flower. Full sun to part shade. Zones 3-8.

‘Cerise’ has fragrant fuchsia-pink flowers. Full sun to part shade. 12-16” tall.

‘Pink Candy’ has fragrant, light-pink flowers with white edges on each petal giving them a two-tone look. 12-16” tall.

‘Party Girl’

‘Pink Candy’ ‘Cerise’

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‘April Night’ Salvia (Meadow Sage) Salvia ‘April Night’

Hardy, easy to grow and long blooming. Over the years perennial salvia has proven its value to the landscape.

‘April Night’ has vivid blue flowers that start blooming about a month earlier than most other salvia varieties. Mildew tolerant. Cut flower. Deer resistant. Full sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Rose Marvel’ Salvia (Meadow Sage) Salvia ‘Rose Marvel’

‘Rose Marvel has very large, rose-pink flowers from spring to summer. 10-12” tall. Cut flower. Deer resistant. Full sun. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Sensation ‘Deep Blue’ Salvia (Meadow Sage) Salvia ‘Sensation Deep Blue’

The Sensation series of salvia features compact varieties with amazing free flow- ering and reblooming flower power. ‘Sensation Deep Blue’ has deep blue flowers and is very free flowering. 12” tall. Cut flower. Deer resistant. Full sun. Hardy in zones 3-8.

‘Peach Pearls’ Sedum (Stonecrop) Sedum ‘Peach Pearls’

‘Peach Pearls’ forms an upright mound of burgundy foliage and blooms from late summer into fall with rose-gold flowers. Deer resistant. 14” tall and 24” wide. Full sun. Zones 4-9.

‘Atlantis’ Sedum (Stonecrop) Sedum takesimense ‘Atlantis’

This variegated groundcover sedum has dark green leaves with creamy yellow mar- gins. Edges become tinged with pink as cooler temps arrive in the fall. Canary yellow flowers bloom from mid to late summer. 2019 Chelsea Flower Show plant of the year. Rabbit resistant. Rock garden. 4-6” tall and 10-12” wide. Full sun. Zones 4-9.

Senecio obovaus (Golden Groundsel) Senecio obovaus

This native wildflower blooms from mid spring to early summer with clusters of yellow flowers on long stems above the semi-evergreen foliage. Naturalizes well. Thrives in alkaline clay. 4-12” tall and 8-16” wide. Deer resistant. Full to part shade. Zones 3-8.

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‘Little Lemon’ Solidago (Goldenrod) Solidago x ‘Little Lemon’’

Clumping and well behaved, ‘Little Lemon’ is a dwarf cultivar that makes perfect mounds covered with light yellow flowers from late summer into fall. 8-10” tall. Cut flower. Full sun. Zones 4-7.

‘Blue & Gold’ Tradescantia (Spiderwort) Tradescantia a. ‘Blue & Gold’ AKA ‘Sweet Kate’

Blue flowers pop against the chartreuse grass-like foliage. Starts to bloom in early sum- mer. 12-15” tall. Full to part sun. Zones 3-9.

‘Iron Butterfly’ Veronia (Narrowleaf Ironweed) Veronia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’

A late season flowering nativar, ‘Iron Butterfly’ was selected for its compact habit, vigor and flower power. Bright purple flowers bloom from late summer into fall. Rust and powdery mildew resistant. Deer and rabbit resistant. 24-36” tall and 28- 36” wide. Full sun. Zones 4-9

‘Snow Candles’ Veronica (Speedwell) Veronica spicata ‘Snow Candles’

Similar in habit to ‘Royal Candles’ but with pure white flowers. Blooms all summer. 8-10” tall and wide. flower. Disease resistant. Full to part sun. Zones 4-8.

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Hosta (Plantain Lily) ‘Blueberry Muffin’ (Medium) Hosta ‘Blueberry Muffin’

Blue foliage in spring deepens to blue-green in the summer. Blooms in early summer with lavender flowers on 18” mauve scapes. 14” tall. 36” wide. Zones 3-9.

‘Dancing Queen’ (Medium) Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’

2020 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year. The foliage emerges yel- low and yellow all season. Large leaves with a pie crust edge. Light lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer. Plant in full-part shade. 18” tall and 28” wide. Zones 3-9.

‘Diamond Lake’ Shadowland PW (Large) Hosta ‘Diamond Lake’

Large thick blue leaves with wavy margins. Pale lavender flower in early to mid summer on 25” scapes. 17” tall and 45” wide. Plant in full-part shade. Zones 3-9.

‘Etched Glass’ PW (Medium) Hosta ‘Etched Glass’

Striking leaves have very wide, dark green margins that feather into the bright yellow centers. Large, fragrant white flowers bloom early to mid summer on 36” scapes. 18” tall and 36” wide. Plant in full-part shade. 18” tall and 36’ wide. Zones 3-9.

‘Royal Wedding’ (Medium) Hosta ‘Royal Wedding’

Leaves emerge shiny green with wide creamy margins that turn bright white in the sum- mer. Sun tolerant. Fragrant white flowers bloom in mid-late summer. 12” tall and 20” wide. Zones 3-9.

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Grass

‘Blackhawks’ Andropogon (Big Bluestem) Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’

A North American native warm season grass that grows best in dry, unfertile soil. Dark green foliage in the summer will turn red and then dark purple-black as the nights get cooler in the fall. 4-5’ tall. Full to part sun. Drought tolerant once estab- lished. Zones 4-9.

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Spring Fling Perennials