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Royal Fushia Lobelia

The Lobelia 'Royal Fuschia', is a suberb new perennial Lobelia from Dan Heims. The fantastic fuchsia-colored flowers appear over the rosette of leaves from mid-summer into fall. This plant is solid and well branched. Excellent in the shade garden or containers, and a hummingbird favorite.

Raspberry Splash Lungwort

The Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash', also known as Lungwort or Bethlehem Sage, is a great ground cover for any shady area, helping to lighten up parts of the garden. The foliage is fuzzy and dark green, speckled with silver with raspberry blooms in May. Raspberry Splash has a plant height of 12 and a spread of 18-23. It is a wonderful contrast with hostas, under shrubs and along paths. Raspberry Splash is a vigorous grower and resistant to slugs and great for a first time gardener.

High Contrast Lungwort

The Lungwort High Contrast, 'Pulmonaria', also known as Bethlehem Sage, is a great ground cover for any shady area, helping to lighten up parts of the garden. The green foliage is wavy, spear-shaped and speckled with silver, not to mention mildew resistant. The large pink flowers fade to blue. High Contrast has a plant height of 18 and a spread of 18-23. High Contrast is a vigorous grower and is resistant to slugs. This plant is great for a first time gardener. PPAF

Milky Way Lungwort

The Lungwort Milky Way, 'Pulmonaria', also known as Bethlehem Sage, is a great ground cover for any shady area, helping to lighten up parts of the garden. The pink and white flowers bloom in April and fade to blue and make a great contrast to the foliage. The foliage is lance-shaped and heavily spotted with silver, not to mention mildew resistant. It is a wonderful contrast with hostas, under shrubs and along paths. Milky Way is a vigorous grower and resistant to slugs and is great for a first time gardener.

Mrs. Moon Lungwort

The Pulmonaria Mrs. Moon, Pulmonaria saccharata, also known as Lungwort or Bethlehem Sage, is a great ground cover for any shady area, helping to lighten up parts of the garden. The foliage is fuzzy and dark green, speckled with silver and red to pink flowers that often turn into blue in May. Mrs. Moon has a plant height of 10-12 and a spread of 18-23. It is a wonderful contrast with hostas, under shrubs and along paths. Mrs. Moon is a vigorous grower and resistant to slugs and great for a first time gardener.

Victorian Brooch Lungwort

The Lungwort Victorian Brooch, 'Pulmonaria', also known as Bethlehem Sage, is a great ground cover for any shady area, helping to lighten up parts of the garden. The silver-spotted foliage is compact, long and attractive. The magenta-coral flowers with ruby-red calyces add to this plant, not to mention mildew resistant. The bloom time can be up to 3 months. It is a wonderful contrast with hostas, under shrubs and along paths. Victorian Brooch is a vigorous grower and resistant to slugs and great for a first time gardener. PPAF

Gardener's World Rose Campion

The Lychnis Gardener's World, 'Lychniscoronaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is an upright perennial with woolly silver foliage. The magenta-red double blooms resemble small carnations. Gardeners World is a definite improvement from other Lychnis. The flower is larger, sterile and more refined. Gardners World has a plant height of 24-36 and 10 spread. Gardeners World should be planted in full sun to light shade, but does require moisture and free-draining soil. Lychnis is deer resistant and a great perennial for mass plantings or at the back of a border.

Jenny Rose Campion

The Lychnis Jenny, 'Lychniscoronaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is an upright perennial with woolly green foliage. The large fluffy pink flowers double and white markings run into the petals. Jenny is a definite improvement from other Lychnis. The flower is larger, sterile and more refined. Jenny has a plant height of 30 and 18 spread. Jenny should be planted in full sun to light shade, but does require moisture and free-draining soil. Lychnis is deer resistant and a great perennial for mass plantings or at the back of a border.

Irish Moss

The Sagina Irish Moss, 'Sagina subulata', is one of the most popular ground covers around. The lush, deep green foliage stays compact and produces tiny white flowers. It is extremely dense and spready by creeping stems to form it mossy carpet. Irish Moss is not known for its flowering but its foliage. The tiny white flowers will appear late spring into early summer. Use Irish Moss between paving stones, rock walls, as an edging plant or as a small-scale groundcover.

Scotch Moss

The Sagina Golden Scotch Moss, 'Sagina subulata', is one of the most popular ground covers around. The lush, yellow-green foliage stays compact and produces tiny white flowers. It is extremely dense and spready by creeping stems to form it mossy carpet. Golden Scotch Moss is not known for its flowering but its foliage. The tiny white flowers will appear late spring into early summer. Use Golden Irish Moss between paving stones, rock walls, as an edging plant or as a small-scale groundcover.

Firetail Mountain Fleece Flower

The Mountain Fleece Firetail, 'Persicaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a wonderful variety in the Persicaria family. With its superb, medium green leaves it has a plant height of 3-4 and a spread of 3-4. The flowers are crimson red and bloom in June and July, but this plant is more noted for its foliage. Firetail should be planted in a full sun area but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Firetail will look great in any perennial garden, in mixed container, woodland edge or near ponds and streams. Try planting it with your favorite Salvia or Nepta.

Banana Custard Mullein

The Verbascum Banana Custard, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has huge, two-toned flowers that are useful in any perennial garden. The flowers are bright and light yellow, making it different from the rest. The foliage is light green, which adds contrast to the flower color. Banana Custard has a plant height of 2-4 and a plant spread of 1-2 and blooms from late spring into summer. Banana Custard can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Copper Rose Mullein

The Verbascum Copper Rose, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has masses of silky blooms that range in color from apricot to rose to copper, making it different from the rest. The foliage is soft and silver, which adds contrast to the flower color. Copper Rose has a plant height of 3-4 and a plant spread of 1-2 and blooms from late spring into summer. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. Copper Rose can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Jackie Mullein

The Verbascum Jackie, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, a Proven Winners selection, has masses of copper colored buds which open to pale cantaloupe blooms with pink overtones. Jackie has a plant height of 16-18 and a plant spread of 1-2 and blooms from late spring into summer. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. Jackie can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Snow Maiden Mullein

The Verbascum Snow Maiden, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has masses of pure white flowers with yellow stamens. The stalks arise off of fuzzy gray-green leaves, which add contrast to the flower color. Snow Maiden has a plant height of 3-4 and a plant spread of 1-2 and blooms from late spring into summer. Verbascum will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but must have good drainage or it could be fatal. Snow Maiden can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Summer Sorbet Mullein

The Verbascum Summer Sorbet, 'Verbascum hybridum', also known as Mullein, has masses of magenta purple flowers with a hint of peach and raspberry eyes. The stalks arise off of large, glossy, green leaves, which add contrast to the flower color. It is said to be one of the most floriferous of all Verbascum. Summer Sorbet has a plant height of 2 and a plant spread of 12-18 and blooms from late spring into summer. Summer Sorbet can be planted in rocky slopes to add color, as a border plant or in cottage gardens.

Miss Manners Obedient Plant

The Physostegia Miss Manners, Physostegia virginiana, also know as Obedient Plant, has bright white spiked flowers that are 18 tall and a plant spread of 18-24. Miss Manners blooms from June to September and the waxy, dark green foliage makes this plant a little different from other white blooming perennials. Try with darker colors such Hemerocallis Little Business, Platycodon Balloon Flower or Veronica Royal Candles.

Variegata Obedient Plant

The Obedient Plant Physostegia Variegata, 'Physostegia virginiana', has bright white spiked flowers that are 36 tall and a plant spread of 18-24. Variegata blooms from June to September and the waxy, green leaves have bright white margins that makes this plant a little different from other white blooming perennials. Use Variegata in borders, mixed plantings, massed plantings (especially to separate other colors), in large containers or as cut flowers. Try darker colors such Hemerocallis Little Business, Platycodon Balloon Flower or Veronica Royal Candles as a contrast.

Vivid Obedient Plant

The Obedient Plant Physostegia Vivid, 'Physostegia virginiana', has deep pink cup shaped flowers that are 24 tall and a plant spread of 18-24. Vivid blooms from June to September and the waxy, green leaves make this plant a little different from other white blooming perennials. Vivid needs a full sun area but will tolerate some afternoon shade, in well-drained soil. Use Vivid in borders, mixed plantings, massed plantings (especially to separate other colors), in large containers or as cut flowers.

Oriental Poppy - Champagne Bubbles

The Oriental Poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Group','Paver oriental 'Champagne Bubbles', is a hardy perennial with a profusion of blooms. This easily manageable plant has fuzzy bluish green foliage with a mix of flowers: orange, yellow, salmon, gold, coral and white. 'Champagne Bubbles' needs to be planted in full sun, in a moist but well drained area. It has a plant height and width of 24" and blooms from May until July. Poppies are best used as cut flowers, as a border plant and as underplantings to larger, late flowering perennials. They do go dormant in July or August, and the foliage will die back completely to the ground. Avoid planting in wide open spaces.

Husker Red Penstemon

The Penstemon Husker Red, Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see why. Best known for its maroon-red foliage, the white flowers make a wonderful contrast. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 3 and a spread of 12-18.Being drought tolerant, Husker Red looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Penstemon - Mystica

The Penstemon 'Mystic', 'Penstemon 'Mystica', is a new Penstemon, similar to 'Husker Red'. This Penstemon has light lavender-pink blooms. It should be planted in full sun to light shade in a well-drained area. 'Mystic' is an all year bloomer that starts with bronze rosettes of foliage in early spring then produces numerous bronze stems over a long period in early summer. With a plant height of 28-32", 'Mystic' is more elegant than other Penstemon in its family. The Penstemon 'Mystic' is a major attractor to butterflies and hummingbirds. If you love Penstemon 'Husker Red', don't miss out on this variety.

Pikes Peak Purple Penstemon

The Penstemon Pikes Peak Purple, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, violet-purple flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, Pikes Peak Purple looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Prairie Dusk Penstemon

The Penstemon Prairie Dusk, Penstemon barbatus, has tall vivid purple tubular blooms and dark green leathery foliage. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 30 and a spread of 12-18. The foliage on Prairie Dusk is beautiful all year long. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, Prairie Dusk looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Prairie Splendor Penstemon

The Penstemon Prairie Splendor has large flowers of white, rose, lavender and pink with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. The flowers only last for about four weeks in midsummer but defiantly dont want to be missed. Prairie Splendor has a plant height of 26 and a spread of 18-24. Being drought tolerant, Prairie Splendor looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Red Rocks Penstemon

The Penstemon Red Rock, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, bright, rich, magenta flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, Red Rock looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

Pink Peony

The Pink Peony, Paeonia lactiflora. Although there are many Peonies on the market in this day and age, at this time we have chosen unnamed varieties, simply pink, red and white. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. Peonies are one of the longest lived perennials and are often split and divided by their owners and given to other gardeners.