Doone Valley Thyme

The Thyme Platycodon grandiflorum, was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This dainty creeping variety with its light purple flowers, yellow-flecked green foliage, and lemony scent has saved many a strawberry pot from early retirement.This dwarf variety has star-shaped purple flowers and glossy foliage. It tolerates light shade or full sun.

Golden King Thyme

The Thyme 'Thymus citriodorus aureus', was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This small bushy shrublet is characterized by the intense lemon scent of its foliage. Gold dappled leaves are the base for a summer bloom of lavender pink flowers. Similar in color and fragrance to Doone Valley but with a semi-trailing habit. Gorgeous when spilling out of primary-colored containers or window boxes.

Mother of Thyme Thyme

The Thyme 'Thymus µMother of Thyme¦, Thymus serpyllum, is a fast growing evergreen, ground cover with sweet aroma. Pink to purple blossoms appear in the summer, with a plant height of 8÷ and a spread of 12-24÷. µMother of Thyme¦ should be planted in full sun, tolerating some morning shade, in a well-drained area. µMother of Thyme¦ is perfect for rock gardens, near stones or bricks, or along pathways. It is a favorite to honeybees and has been used in decongestants, as an antiseptic, cough remedy and a digestive aid.

Black Velvet Foam Flower Tiarella

The Tiarella 'Black Velvet Foam Flower', Tiarella Hybrid, has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. A vigorous Tiarella hybrid from Terra Nova. The cut foliage is profuse, black-centered, and velvety while the flowers are white with a pink blush. Fills out very well and good for cutting.

Heronswood Mist Foam Flower Tiarella

The Tiarella 'Heronswood Mist Foam Flower', Tiarella Hybrid , has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. Layers of cool pink, cream, and green mist across broad leaves, while the flower spikes have unique, shrimp-pink stems. Excellent re-bloomer.

May Night Salvia

The Salvia µMay Night¦, Salvia nemorosa µMainacht¦, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18÷ and a spread of 18-24÷ and stays in excellent compact form. Selected Perennial Plant of the year in 1997, one can see why. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum µMatrona¦, Achillea 'Coronation Gold', and Saliva µSnow Hill¦.

Plumosa Salvia

The Salvia µPlumosa¦, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18÷ and a spread of 18-24÷ and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia µPlumosa¦ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum µMatrona¦, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva µSnow Hill¦.

Purple Rain Salvia

The Salvia µPurple Rain¦, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18÷ and a spread of 12-18÷ and stays in excellent compact form. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum µMatrona¦, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia µSnow Hill¦.

Snow Hill Salvia

The Salvia µSnow Hill¦, Salvia nemorosa µSchneehugel¦, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of clear white flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 15÷ and a spread of 18-24÷ and stays in excellent compact form. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum µMatrona¦, Veronica µRoyal Candles¦ and Saliva µMay Night¦.

Sweet Dreams Coreopsis

The Coreopsis µSweet Dreams¦ is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its tipped white flower bleeding into a dark raspberry center, blooming from June through October. µSweet Dreams¦ is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 18÷ and a spread of 18-24÷. With cool autumn weather, the flowers make an even more outstanding color scheme. Coreopsis µSweet Dreams¦ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Leather Leaf Sedge Grass

The Grass 'Leather Leaf Sedge', Carex buchananii, is an upright grass and a native of New Zealand. This variety prefers moist, fast-draining, rocky soil. The finely textured copper foliage contrasts vividly with dark green, blue, and silver plants. Equally at home in containers and rock gardens. This evergreen perennials copper foliage is attractive on this fine textured grass. The clumps can grow up to 3¦ tall, with a spreading form and arching gracful & dainty foliage.

Little Bluestem Grass

The Grass 'Little Bluestem', Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as "Sagegrass" or "Beard grass'. It can reach up to 3-4' and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. Flowers are scattered along the upper parts of the stem branches, with long hairs creating a feathery appearance. There is a single, white,hairy flower cluster at the tip of each stalk.

Mexican Feather Grass

The Grass 'Mexican Feather Grass' Stipa tenuissima', is a beautiful mounded ornamental grass. It's Needle-like flexible leaves form dense, bright green clumps. The flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature.It has shown cold-hardiness and also is a trooper in the sweltering hot summer. This is an environmentally friendly grass with virtually no pests or diseases. Spectacular when backlit at night, they are striking alone, or in large masses or drifts.

New Zealand Hair Sedge Grass

The Grass 'New Zealand Hair Sedge', Carex comans Frosted Curls, is a tufted, fine textured, evergreen sedge with 1/16"-wide, hairlike, almost cylindrical leaves that form dense tufts. The slightest breeze causes the iridescent, light green foliage to shimmer and glow. When allowed to spill over rocky slopes or walls, this variety creates the illusion of falling water. Does best in moist, fast-draining soil. Plant this perennial in full to partial sun.

Northern Pampas Grass

The Grass 'Northern Pampas Grass', Erianthus ravennae, grass is an outstanding plant. The tall flower stalks of this grass stand well above the foliage. The foliage grows in an arching, fountain-like way. The silvery white flower stalks are good for drying. Northern Pampas grass makes an excellent specimen plant. This amazing grass can grow in hard, rocky areas, flooded areas, dry and damp ground plus its normal habitat. The leaves die during frosts in northern climates, but grow back in the spring.

Northern Sea Oats Grass

The Grass 'Northern Sea Oats', Chasmanthium latifolium, is upright and arching. It is treasured for its showy, dropping flowers and slender, bamboo-like foliage that changes from green, to copper, to rich brown.It self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Magnificent for winter contrast, it flourishes in contianers or even in a shady, damp site -- including coastal areas. Pest and disease free.

Tequilla Sunrise Coreopsis

The Coreopsis µTequilla Sunrise¦ is a very exciting new variety. In the Tickseed family, the gorgeous variegated olive-green foliage, turning to mahogany in the fall, and cream to yellow flowers with a red eye, is a great addition to any garden. Blooming from June to October, it has a plant height of 12÷ and a spread of 10-12÷. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Zagreb Coreopsis

The Coreopsis µZagreb¦, Coreopsis verticillata, is a prolific bloomer of bright yellow flowers that bloom from June through October. Winner of the 2001 RHS Award of Garden Merit, Coreopsis µZagreb¦ is a little shorter than the rest of the Coreopsis family. With a plant height of 15÷ and a spread of 12-18÷, its delicate dark green foliage has an airy and delicate appearance. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Becky Shasta Daisy

The Daisy 'Shasta' Leucanthemum µBecky Daisy¦, leucanthemum superbum, is the longest blooming daisy in the Leucanthemum family. With bright, large, white beautiful flowers held above its dark green foliage, it has a plant height of 3¦ and a plant spread of 18-24÷. Being Perennial of the Year in 2003, one can see why. It also is great for formal and informal gardens, as cut flowers, in mass plantings or in the perennial border. This low maintenance perennial is great for first time gardeners.

Cathrine Woodbury Daylily

The Hemerocallis µCatherine Woodbury¦, also known as a Daylily, has very fragrant lightly ruffled, orchid-lavender petals with a wide green throat and a flower size of 4.5÷. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 30÷ and a plant spread of 24-36÷. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). µCatherine Woodbury¦ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Black Scallop Ajuga

The Ajuga, 'Black Scallop', Ajuga reptans 'Black', has 'dark as night' foliage with gorgeously scalloped leaves. Black Scallops are a knock out in patio pots, combos, and as a striking accent with white, gold or light-colored plants. It displays deep blue flower spikes. It is suitable for full sun or shade. The plants have short growth habits, 3 to 6" and are hardy to zone 4. A very striking plant to supply color to your garden or patio.

Black Gamecock Iris

The Iris µBlack Gamecock¦ has intense blue-black 4÷ blooms accented with a band of yellow. With a velvety texture and beautiful evergreen foliage, it has a plant height of 5¦ and a width of 18-24÷. Blooming from spring into summer, µBlack Gamecock¦ an attractive backdrop for your garden. It is an easily grown Iris. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

Bronze Beauty Ajuga

The Ajuga µBronze Beauty¦, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. The foliage is evergreen in most regions and has an attractive bronzy-brown shade that quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized rounded leaves. µBronze Beauty¦ will perform well in tubs or mixed containers and makes a beautiful ground cover. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Gentle Shepard Daylily

The Hemerocallis µGentle Shepard¦, also known as a Daylily, has a beautiful creamy white flower of 5÷. With dark green foliage, this Daylily will reach a height of 12-24÷ and a plant spread of 24-36÷. µGentle Shepard¦ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a definite rebloomer. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Orange Sedge Grass

The Grass 'Orange Sedge', Carex testacea, is a mounded ornamental grass. This lovely evergreen grass has a ine-textured, glossy foliage that emerges as olive green and turns a rich russet orange with the arrival of cool fall temps. A fantastic coice for mixed autumn containers, it also thrives in areas with moist, well-drained soil.

Oriental Ftn Tall Tales Grass

The Grass 'Oriental Fountain Grass Tall Tales', Pennisetum orientale µTall Tales¦, is upright and arching. Wonderful in the border plantings or in planters, this beautiful and elegant Pennisetum is prized for its showy pink flowers. One of the longest blooming and best clumping grasses. Prefers well-draining soil in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Also tolerant of high temperatures, high humidity, high wind, drought, acidic to alkaline soils, and is pest free. Makes a dramatic statement anywhere in the landscape.

Perennial Quaking Grass

The Grass 'Perennial Quaking Grass', Briza media, is the most common perennial Quaking Grass.The flowers rise a foot or more above the slender foliage to quiver in the breeze. Outstanding all-purpose grass both as a specimen, massed in groups, in borders, or as a groundcover. It is a clumping deciduous grass with tall inflorescences with little bead-like seedheads from late spring into summer. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and pretty drought tolerant once established. and is not invasive.

Prairie Dropseed Grass

The Grass 'Prairie Dropseed', Sporobolus heterolepis, is a native American prairie plant. Prairie Dropseed produces a magnificent fountain of fine-textured, emerald green leaves, adding a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. As the seed ripens, it droops over.The plant turns a golden yellow in the fall.

Happy Returns Daylily

The Hemerocallis µHappy Returns¦, also known as a Daylily, is a very fragrant pale yellow flower with a size of 3÷. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 18÷ and a plant spread of 12-24÷. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). µHappy Returns¦ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Mary Todd Daylily

The Hemerocallis µMary Todd¦, also known as a Daylilly, has a wonderful bright yellow flower with a green throat. Lightly ruffled and crimped, it has a flower size of 4.5÷. With dark green foliage, this Daylily will reach a height of 26÷ and a plant spread of 23-29÷. It's award include the Award of Merit and Stout Silver Medal, and one can see why. µMary Todd¦ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Pardon Me Daylily

The Hemerocallis µPardon Me¦, also known as a Daylily, has a very fragrant, small cranberry-wine, almost red flower, with a yellow throat, and a flower size of 3÷. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 18÷ and a plant spread of 23-29÷. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). µPardon Me¦ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Burgundy Glow Ajuga

The Ajuga µBurgundy Glow¦, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga is one of the most popular, forming striking mounds of leaves dappled in green, pink and cream. During the wintertime, Ajuga µBurgundy Glow¦ develops rich bronze and burgundy tones. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Catlins Giant Ajuga

The Ajuga µCatlin¦s Giant¦, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. µCatlin¦s Giant¦ is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where perennials and grass will not grow. Combine µCatlin¦s Giant¦ with yellow and purple spring blooming perennials to make an attractive garden. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Chocolate Chip Ajuga

The Ajuga µChocolate Chip¦, Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip', is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga has unusually narrow foliage of dark green, overlaid with chocolate-brown, forming a very low clump. It is most noted for its dwarf habit and its chocolate foliage. The flowers appear in spring and are 4÷ in height with a plant width of 12-18÷. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Choclate Chip Ajuga is the way to go.

Mahogany Bungleweed Ajuga

The Ajuga , Mahagoney Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans Mahogany, is a robust Ajuga with a flat trailing habit and shiny, short-stemmed leaves. The lush, almost black-burgundy, glossy leafed foliage will turn to a deep rich Mahogany color and turns even darker and more lustrous during the winter months. It is excellent when used for borders and in mixed containers, as well as in areas where grass is shade-challenged. Fast grower. Space 6-12" apart when used as a groundcover.

Metal. Crispa Ajuga

The Ajuga µMetal. Crispa¦, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. µMetal. Crispa¦ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. The flowers appear in early spring on 8÷ spikes with a plant spread of 12-24÷. µMetal. Crispa¦ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go.

Alma Potschke Aster

The Aster µAlma Potschke¦, Aster novae-angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. µAlma Potschke¦ is very attractive with a plant width of 34-40÷ and a height of 18-24÷. It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. µAlma Potschke¦ is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. Aster µAlma Potschke¦ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Professer Kippenburg Aster

The Aster µProfessor Kippenburg¦, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2÷ wide with a plant width of 12-18÷ and a height of 18-20÷. Aster µProfessor Kippenburg¦ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster µProfessor Kippenburgs¦ make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Stella de Oro Daylily

The Hemerocallis µStella de Oro¦, also known as a Daylily, has a very fragrant dark yellow flower with a size of 2.5÷. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12÷ and a plant spread of 12-24÷. It has been named Perennial of the Year.Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). µStella de Oro¦ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Strawberry Candy Daylily

The Hemerocallis µStrawberry Candy¦, also known as a Daylily, has a wonderful strawberry-pink flower with rosy-red eye zone with a golden green throat and ruffled edges. It has a flower size of 4.5÷. With dark green foliage, this Daylily will reach a height of 26÷ and a plant spread of 12-24÷. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

Butterfly Blue Delphium

The Delphinium µButterfly Blue¦, Delphinium grandiflora, has a wonderful true sky blue flower that reaches a height of 10÷ and a plant spread of 15-18÷. This deep, gentian-blue trumpet shaped flower is a great contrast with is forest-green slender foliage, blooming early to mid summer. µ A must for any cottage garden, remove spent heads to produce more growth throughout the season. Try µButterfly Blue¦ with Hibiscus µBlue River II¦ or Leucanthemum µBecky Daisy¦.

Baths Pink Dianthus

The Dianthus µBath¦s Pink¦, Dianthus gratianopolitanus, is a beautiful soft, light pink flower. µBath¦s Pink¦ was the 1999 Theodore Kein Plant Award Winner, and one can see why. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, µBath¦s Pink¦ is one not to miss. Dianthus µBath¦s Pink¦ has a plant spread of 6-8÷ and a height of 6÷. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

Blushing Maidens Dianthus

The Dianthus 'Blushing Maidens' Dianthus Hybrid, has beautiful blush pink blooms and silver foliage. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, µBlushing Maidens¦ is one not to miss. Dianthus µBlushing Maidens¦ has a plant spread of 6-8÷ and a height of 6÷. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage - a very pretty plant.

Cinnamon Red Hots Dianthus

The Dianthus 'Cinnamin Red Hots', Dianthus Caryophyllushave, brilliant red flowers clustered atop short stems with a delightful fragrance. Grows best in full sun to part shade. A bed and basket treasure.Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths and for edgeing - a very pretty plant.

Double Spotty Dianthus

The Dianthus µDouble Spotty', Dianthus x 'Double Spotty, has a wonderful red rose flower with white spots. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, µDouble Spotty¦ is one not to miss. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, or edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

Purple Dome Aster

The Aster µPurple Dome¦, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2÷ wide with a plant width of 18-24÷ and a height of 18÷. Aster µPurple Dome¦ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster µPurple Dome¦ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Woods Blue Aster

The Aster µWoods Blue¦, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12÷ and a plant spread of 24÷. Aster µWoods Blue¦ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. µWoods Blue¦ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Woods Pink Aster

The Aster µWoods Pink¦, Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12÷ and a plant spread of 24÷. Aster µWoods Pink¦ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. µWoods Pink¦ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Woods Purple Aster

The Aster µWoods Purple¦, Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height: 12÷ and a plant spread of 24÷. Aster µWoods Purple¦ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. µWoods Purple¦ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Bridal Veil Astilbe

The Astilbe µBridal Veil¦, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with white blooms and lacy deep green on bronze-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with its dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe µBridal Veil¦ blooms in mid summer and is 28-30÷ tall and a plant width of 36÷. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Fanal Astilbe

The Astilbe µFanal¦, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage. The foliage in spring is mahogany but as autumn approaches the blooms turn to shades of brown that look wonderful in winter snowscapes. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Purple Fountain Grass

The Grass 'Purple Fountain Grass', Pennisetum setaceum, is a fast growing, clump grass. It has purple foliage and purple foxtail-like flowers. This plant is only an annual in northern climates. It makes a great speciment plant and can be used as a center piece in a container.Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun after all danger of frost has passed. "Purple Fountain Grass" is a vigorous grower that will quickly fill in any bed or container. The foxtail like plumes will appear mid summer and last until first frost.

Blanca Scabiosa

The Scabiosa 'Blanca, Scabiosa Hybrid, is a small flowered form of the Pincushion Flower and it exhibits a a compact habit. 'Blancat' is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 8÷ and a spread of 12-18", not to mention being disease resistant. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance. Noted for very free flowering, butterfly-friendly, and a good cut flower.

Spring Symphony Tiarella

The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony',Tiarella Hybrid', has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. The palmate, clumping, and neat foliage is painted with black along the midrib, and the profuse pink flowers are astounding. It also is humidity resistant.

White Icicle Speedwell Veronica

TheVeronica µWhite Icicle¦, Veronica spicata. also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This Veronica produces wonderful white flowers that bloom from June till September. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 15÷ and a spread of 12-18÷. µWhite Icicle¦ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Try µWhite Icicle¦ with Hemerocallis µLittle Business¦ or Veronica µRoyal Candles¦. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

Montgomery Astilbe

The Astilbe µMontgomery¦, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe µMontgomery¦ blooms in mid summer and is 20÷ tall and a plant width of 24÷. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta¦s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Fancy Knickers Dianthus

The Dianthus 'Fancy Knickers', Dianthus Hybrid, has elegant white flowers with just a touch of red in the center. Their very compact habit and free blooming nature make the 'Fancy Knickers' Dianthus a stand out both in container gardens and perennial borders. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths and for edgeing - a very pretty plant.

Blue Violet Verbena Tapien

The Verbena Tapien - Blue Violet, produces torrents of dazzling violet blooms, this hugely successful variety of Verbena is very weather-tolerant - making it a super specimen plant alone, or as part of a mixed basket where it will invariably steal the show! Blue Violet Tapien is the ultimate flowering groundcover and basket plant; fast growing, versatile, with a neat, multi branching growth habit. Also a superior bedding plant, its elegant feathered leaves and delicate, brightly colored flowers form a carpet of blossoms.

Pink Verbena Tapien

The Verbena Tapien - Pink, produces torrents of dazzling pink blooms, this hugely successful variety of Verbena is very weather-tolerant - making it a super specimen plant alone, or as part of a mixed basket where it will invariably steal the show! Pink Tapien is the ultimate flowering groundcover and basket plant; fast growing, versatile, with a neat, multi branching growth habit. Also a superior bedding plant, its elegant feathered leaves and delicate, brightly colored flowers form a carpet of blossoms.

Butter and Sugar Iris

The Iris µButter and Sugar¦, Iris siberica, has creamy white butter-yellow flowers with greenish yellow veins. Blooming from late spring into summer, it has a plant height of 28÷ and a spread of 18-24÷. Iris µButter and Sugar¦ is one of the most easily grown Iris¦. Iris µButter and Sugar¦ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

Caesars Brother Iris

The Iris µCaesar's Brother¦, Iris siberica, has rich, deep intense blue flowers with slightly bluish-green leaves. Blooming from late spring into summer, it has a plant height of 36÷ and a spread of 18-24÷. The Iris µCaesar¦s Brother¦ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

Bressingham Purple Jacobs Ladder

The Polemonium µBressingham Purple¦ has dark purple, fern-like foliage and large, single, light violet-blue flowers. The light violet-blue flowers open to bright yellow, adding delightful charm to its foliage. µBressingham Purple¦ blooms from June to July with a plant height of 18-28÷ and a spread of 18÷. Try planting it with Polemonium µBrise d¦Anjou Jacob¦s Ladder¦ or Hosta µPatriot¦, in mass plantings, in rock gardens or in an elegant landscape. µBressingham Purple¦ is attractive to bees and butterflies and easy to maintain.

Brise dAnjou Jacobs Ladder

The Polemonium µBrise d'Anjou Jacob's Ladder¦, Polemonium caeruleum, has variegated, fern-like foliage and large, single, light violet-blue flowers. The light violet-blue flowers open to bright yellow, adding delightful charm to its foliage. Try planting with Hosta µFrancee¦ or Polemonium µBressingham Purple¦, in mass plantings, in rock gardens or in an elegant landscape. µBrise d'Anjou Jacob's Ladder¦ is attractive to bees and butterflies and easy to maintain.

Red Bunny Tails Ftn Grass

The Grass 'Red Bunny Tails Fountain Grass', Pennisetum messiacum, is an upright arching plant. It has green foliage with beautiful red foxtail blooms that become buff-white with maturity. This lovely grass is a wonderful specimen as a plant or in borders. Red Bunny fountain grasses are excellent for large containers. The flowers look like a rabbit's foot. Glossy green foliage with burgundy highlights, and stockier, cattail-like flowers. Pest and disease free.

Shenandoah Switch Grass

The Grass 'Shenandoah Switch Grass',Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah', has a burgundy-red color to the foliage.This one starts out red in June, by mid-summer it looks like Bloodgrass, and in fall, it is a rich burgundy. The foliage starts out as deep green but takes on the red color thru the summer. This plant will grow in dry to moist soils or well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of a neutral to slightly alkaline. It's attributes include naturalizing, attracting birds and suitable for cut and dried flowers.

Slender Veldt Grass

The Grass 'Slender Veldt Grass', Pennisetum spathiolatum, has slender leaves that grow to 12", with blooms that reach another 2-3 feet higher. It has the perfect vertical accent with its "see-through" form. This South African native is drought tolerant but needs good drainage. A large container show-off.Slender Veldt grasses have unique bunny tail flower spikes studded with black seeds that rise from this easy to grow beauty. The gray-green evergreen foliage adds interest to yur plantings.

Soft Rush Grass

The Grass 'Soft Rush Grass', Juncus effusus Quarter Creek, Upright Divergent. Known for its narrow, soft round stems and vertical growth, Soft Rush has medium green foliage that turns yellowish brown after the first frost. Flowers are noticeable and are borne at the stem tips in early summer. An effective foliage plant in any water setting or continaer. Grows best in moist, peaty soils in light shade. Soft rush provides food and nesting to birds and other wildlife.

The Blues Little Bluestem Grass

The Grass 'Blues Little Bluestem Grass', Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues', has attractive deep blue foliage.The fall color is a burgundy red. It works well in mass plantings.It does well in a variety of soil types and is drought tolerant. The attractive upright; open to spreading fine textured leaves are subject to lodging. It remains attractive in winter. The fall color varies from tan to copper, orange, and dark orange red.

Toffee Twist Sedge Grass

The Grass 'Toffee Twist Sedge', Carex flagellifera Toffee Twist, is a mounded grass plant.The Irridescent slender mahogany leaves arch upward 1 1/2 to 2 feet before spilling back to the ground. It is distinctive as an accent plant or in masses, it grows well in rock gardens and along slopes. Toffee Twist Sedges are an attractive coral color in fall/winter.This grass adds structure and grace to mass plantings in the garden. Excellent in containers and window boxes. Prefers full sun to light shade. Water when soil is dry to the touch. Prefers moist soil.

Firewitch Dianthus

The Dianthus µFirewitch¦, Dianthus gratianopolitanus, is a beautiful pink flower that can be somewhat lacey and fringed. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, µFirewitch¦ is one not to miss. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

Apricot Diascia

The Diascia 'Apricot', has Intense colors, and exceptionally large, very floriferous, early blooming flowers distinguish this new series. Flowers appear ona sturdy, compact plant. A superb solo plant or addition to combos, hanging baskets and containers of all types and sizes. The flowers are a luscious, ripe apricot color atop a tightly packed dark green foliage.

Coral Diascia

The Diascia 'Coral', has intense colors, and exceptionally large, very floriferous, early blooming flowers which distinguish this new series. Bold, bright coral flowers appear on a sturdy, compact plant. A superb solo plant or addition to combos, hanging baskets and containers of all types and sizes. The dark green foliage is semi-prostrate.

Coral Belle Diascia

The Diascia 'Coral Belle', displays coral colored blossoms on wiry stems over a long period fom late spring onward. Coral Belle blends beautifully with Nemesia and Osteos. Luminous, true-color flowers on upright panicles. It is extremely early, floriferous, and exhibits compact growth. The most heat loving Diascia around.

Hannah Rose Diascia

The Diascia 'Hannah Rose', is one of the stars of the new series of Diascia. It is an excellent selection with pinkish red flowers similar to 'Red Ace', but a much more behaved, less aggressive growth habit. 'Hannah Rose' has a low growing, trailing habit, making it suitable for hanging baskets, landscape beds, and patio planters. It fills smaller pots to perfection. The new varieties flower well into the summer even in the deep South, and throughout the entire summer in most parts of the country.

Ice Pole Diascia

The Diascia 'Ice Pole', is an exciting color breakthrough in Twinspurs.Icy white flowers showcase this plant. Diascia derives it's Latin name from two words, 'di' meaning two and 'askos' meaning pouch, referring to the flower. Plant this gorgeous Diascia in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Space plants 8" - 10" apart. They'll produce showers of flowers in spring to early summer until the daytime temperatures get really hot. Like a polar bear in a jungle, this Twinspur really stands out.

Rheinland Astilbe

The Astilbe µRheinland¦, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful clear pink flowers with mid green foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe µRheinland¦ blooms in mid summer and is 24÷ tall and a plant width of 18÷. Do not allow Astilbe µRheinland¦ to dry out. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta¦s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Sprite Astilbe

The Astilbe µSprite¦, Astilbe simplicifolia, was the Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why. With its wonderful apple blossom light pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is defiantly an eye catcher. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Visions Astilbe

The Astilbe µVisions¦, Astilbe chinensis, is a colorful feathery flower with raspberry blooms and lacy blue-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe µVisions¦ blooms in mid summer and are 15÷ tall and have a plant width of 12-18÷. Astilbe µVisions¦ is more sun tolerant, but is most successfully grown in a shady area. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, in perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta¦s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower

The Platycodon µSentimental Blue Balloon Flower¦, Platycodon grandiflorum, is a low growing perennial with blue, balloon like flowers that bloom in late May until August. (The flowers should be deadheaded to increase bloom time.) Use µSentimental Blue¦ as a cut flower, as a border in a perennial garden or with Cerastium µSnow in Summer¦. Platycodon is pest resistant and needs very little care. It is late to come up in the spring, so make sure to mark its location.

Shell Pink Balloon Flower

The Platycodon µShell Pink Balloon Flower¦,Platycodon grandiflorum, is a low growing perennial with light pink balloon like flowers that bloom in late May until August. (The flowers should be deadheaded to increase bloom time.) The blooms puff up before opening and have a wonderful green foliage. Use µShell Pink¦ as a cut flower, as a border in a perennial garden, or with Cerastium µSnow in Summer¦. Platycodon is pest resistant and needs very little care. It is late to come up in the spring, so make sure to mark its location.

Gardenview Scarlet Bee Balm

The Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet', Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, red rose flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. 'Gardenview Scarlet' stands at 3' high and has a plant spread of 24-30" and blooms from July to August. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.

Pink Turtlehead

The Chelone µPink Turtlehead¦, Chelone obliqua, is a deep carmine pink wildflower that resembles snapdragons and heads of turtles. The dark green foliage makes µPink Turtlehead¦ beautiful all year long. The flowers bloom from mind summer to early fall, with a plant height of 3¦ and a spread of 18-24÷. This low maintenance perennial is highly pest resistant and will look great under a tree canopy or in a colorful perennial bed. Try µPink Turtlehead¦ with Echinacea Coneflower µWhite Swan¦ or Physostegia µMiss Manners¦.

Blue Verbena Babylon

The Verbana Babylon ' Blue', displays multitudes of blue flowers and is noted being the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Blue Verbena has a mounding and cascading habit with a fantastic display of colorful flowers.These free flowering varieties are prize picks for hanging baskets, flowing out over the edge of pots or window sill boxes.

Marshall Delight Bee Balm

The Monarda µMarshall's Delight¦,Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, hot pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. µMarshall's Delight¦ stands at 36¦ high and has a plant spread of 24-36÷ and blooms from July to August. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.

Little Charmer Diascia

Diascia 'Little Charmer', has exceptionally large strawberry-pink flowers They'll produce showers of flowers in spring to early summer until the daytime temperatures get really hot. Similar to 'Strawberry Sundae' but with rounder flowers, extra lush foliage, and even more heat tolerance. This Twinspur is very compact and a garden star. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Diascia is probably best suited to be grown in mixed containers or window boxes. Space plants 8" - 10" apart. Very compact and a garden star.

Variegated Miscanthus Grass

The Grass 'Variegated Miscanthus Grass', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', is also know as 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive, the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Accepts dry conditions.

Ladys Mantle

The Alchemilla µLady¦s Mantle¦, Alchemilla mollis, is a brilliant foamy clusters of tiny, star like flowers with velvety soft olive-green leaves. The foliage catches and holds water drops while sparkling in the sun. The flower color ranges from yellow to green and blooms in late spring to early summer with a height of 18÷ and a plant spread of 18-24÷. If one is looking for a fast growing, low maintenance perennial as a ground cover or mass plantings, this is the one for you.

Butterfly Blue Scabiosa

The Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue¦, Scabiosa columbaria, also know as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2" lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. µButterfly Blue¦ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 12÷ and a spread of 12-18". It is also disease resistant. Scabiosa µButterfly Blue¦ was name Perennial Plant of the Year in 2000, and one can see why. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis µMoonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers.

Giant Blue Scabiosa

The Scabiosa 'Giant Blue' is a vigous version of the 'Buttefly Blue'. It has larger lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. µGiant Blue¦ is reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of 16÷ and a spread of 12-18". It is also disease resistant. It will do excellent for front-of-the-border areas, with Coreopsis µMoonbeam', Dianthus 'Bath's Pink', in mass plantings or as cut flowers.

Lambs Ears

The Stachys µLamb¦s Ear¦, Stachys byzantina, is known for its soft, fuzzy, silvery green foliage. µLamb¦s Ear¦ has a plant height of 8÷ and a spread of 12-24÷ and blooms in mid-summer. (Lamb¦s Ear is not known for its flowering, but however its foliage.) It is useful in the border or as a ground cover. It will add texture and color in rock gardens and looks wonderful with Veronica µGoodness Grows¦, Tradescantia µConcord Grape¦ or other purple blooming perennials.

Plumbago Leadwort

The Ceratostigma µPlumbago Leadwort¦, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, is a beautiful, fast growing ground cover with dark oval green foliage, turning to dark blue in late summer and early fall. The small blue flowers make this ground cover more unusual than the rest because of its late blooming time. µPlumbago¦ works great at the front of the perennial border, shrub borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It looks wonderful with Achillea µMoonshine¦ and Coreopsis µMoonbeam¦.

Othello Leopard Plant

The Ligularia µOthello Leopard Plant¦, Ligularia dentata, is a wonderful yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with huge leathery, toothed, heart-shaped, basal leaves. New leaves emerge purplish-red but turn to brownish-green. Blooming from July to August, µLigularia Othello¦ has a plant height of 2¦ and a spread of 24-36÷. It must have moist soil and should never be allowed to dry out. Use Ligularia in group or mass plantings, woodland gardens, or along streams, ponds, pools or bog gardens.

Przewalskii Leopard Plant

The Ligularia µPrzewalskii Leopard Plant¦, Ligularia przewalskii, has a wonderful clear, yellow daisy-like flower with huge leathery, toothed, heart-shaped, basal leaves. New leaves emerge purplish-red but turn to brownish-green. Blooming from July to August, µLigularia Przewalskii¦ has a plant height of 4¦ and a spread of 36÷. It must have moist soil and should never be allowed to dry out. Use Ligularia in group or mass plantings, as an accent plant, in woodland gardens, or along streams, ponds, pools or bog gardens.

Grape Knee- Hi Lobelia

The Lobelia 'Grape Knee-Hi', is a wonderful new sterile dwarf form with purple flower spikes. Excellent in the shade garden or containers, and a hummingbird favorite. While maintaining a good form has been an age-old problem for many Lobelias, this small-statured Lobelia cardinalis and Lobelia siphilitica backcross has brilliantly solved this dilemma.Grape Knee-Hi is painted in vibrant, deep purple hues and has long lasting freely flowering, tightset spikes.The compact foliage stands on its own all season.

Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower Lobelia

The Lobelia 'Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower', Lobelia fulgens, has unique dark red, almost scarlet, spiked flowers with burgundy foliage. Blooming from summer into early fall, 'Queen Victoria' has a plant height of 3' and a spread of 12-18". It does prefer moist soil but should be planted in a well-drained area. 'Queen Victoria' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings, in any perennial garden. Try Lobelia with Veronica 'Royal Candles' or Hibiscus 'Kopper King'.

Variegated Ribbon Grass

The Grass 'Variegated Ribbon Grass', Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream', has an upright and arching habit. It is prized for its white-striped foliage blushed with pink. In June it bears panicles of soft white flowers that reach 18" to 36". This aggressive grower loves moist, fertile soil, and makes an appealing accent plant, pond border, or massed planting. The narrow variegated leaves have a tall brown seed head atop green stems.Great for Jumbo potted plants.

Summer Sun Sunflower Helipsos

The Helipsos 'Summer Sun Sunflower', Heliopsis helianthiodes, is a great combination of large, orange-yellow flowers with dark green foliage. Blooming from July till frost, this Heliopsis grows to 4¦ tall with a plant spread of 18-24÷. This easy to grow perennial attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. A wonderful addition to island beds or in the back or borders or as cut flowers. µSummer Sun Sunflower¦ may be slow to appear in the spring, but the blooms persist long after other perennials have completed their show.

Burnished Bronze Heucherella

The Heucherella 'Burnished Bronze', x Heucherella 'BurnishedBronze', is a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this exciting breakthrough in breeding is a great addition to the garden lineup. Heucherella is easy to grow, has a long bloom time, and thrives in sun to part shade.It has large and glossy cut leaves with a bronze finish which provide a dramatic back drop for the repeat blooming pink flowers.

Dayglow Pink Heucherella

The Heucherella 'Dayglow Pink', also known as Foamy Bells, is a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this exciting breakthrough in breeding is a great addition to the garden lineup. Foliage should not be trimmed back in the fall, but plants may be tidied up in spring by removing any brown or tired-looking leaves Heucherella is easy to grow, has a long bloom time, and thrives in sun to part shade. Here's a yummy combination - brilliant pink flower stalks and leaves cut with a chocolate inlay.

Aquarian Hibiscus

The Hibiscus 'Aquarian', is one of the most unique Hibiscus in the Fleming series. It has wonderful 12" lavender pink flowers with spoon-shaped, purple casted leaves. It is one of the shorter Hibiscus, standing 3' in height. The Flemings names this Hibiscus after the song 'Age of Aquarias'. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Aquarian' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yella' and Hibiscus 'Torchy'.