Perennials

ACANTHUS (Bear's Breech)

mollis 'Latifolius'

Full sun to part sun. Height 3-5ft. Large glossy and deeply lobed leaves. Mauve-pink flowers. Blooms July/August. Winter mulch is recommended. Zone 6.

ACHILLEA (Yarrow)

These plants are good for a hot-dry climate. Can grow in your tough soil areas. Blooms in the summer. Make great cut or dried flowers. Very hardy. Likes dry, sunny sites.

filipendula (Fern Leaf Yarrow)

Height is 24". Blooms June-August. Flower is yellow and approximately 4"

x Galaxy Hybrids

Large flowers on sturdy stems appear all summer long. The pastel hues of teh fading flowers add further color interest.

'Paprika'

Height 36". Large, intense ruby red flower clusters with yellow centers.

'Summer Pastels'

Large flowers on sturdy stems appear all summer long. The pastel hues of the fading flowers add further color interest. Full sun. Height 24". Blooms June-August. This is a unique blend of pastel colors like red, pink, white, salmon, yellow etc. An American award winner. Zone 2

x 'Moonshine'

Full sun. This is one of the best yarrows. Compact 24" plant of controllable growth and height. Wonderful dried flowers. Sulfur yellow flowers all summer. Good foliage plant. One of the many hybrids from Bressinghams gardens.

millefolium

'Cerise Queen'

Full sun. Height 24". Rosy pink flowers with lacy foliage. Blooms June-August. Zone 2.

'Red Beauty'

Full sun. Height 18-24". Large crimson-red flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

ACONITUM (Monkshood)

This plant prefers moist cool spots. Has noticeable spikes in the summer. Can be used for cut flowers. The flowers on the spikes appear to be helmet shaped. All parts are poisonous. Zone 4.

x cammarum 'BICOLOR'

Full sun to part sun. Height 3½ft. Blooms July/August. Blue and white flowers.

carmichaelii

Full sun to part sun. Height 3-4'. Blooms August/September. A later blooming Monkshood. Pretty foliage and strong stems. Purple flowers.

'Arendsii'

Full to part sun. Height 3-4'. Bright azure-blue flowers from August until frost. Zone 3.

'Fisherii'

Full to part sun. Height 20-25" Royal blue flower spikes and glossy green leaves. Blooms August-September.

napellus

Full to part sun. Height 4'. Blue flowers. Blooms July/August.

ADENOPHORA LILIFOLIA (Lilyleaf Ladybell)

Sun to part sun. Height 2-3ft. Flowers are pale blue in color. Fragrant bluebell shaped flowers similar to the Campanula species. Spreads rapidly. Zone 3

AGAPANTHUS (African Lily)

'Midknight Blue'

Sun to part sun. Height 2 1/2'. Blooms deep blue flower heads. Zone 6.

AGASTACHE (Anise Hyssop)

'Blue Fortune'

Sun to part sun. Height 36". Blue-violet flower spikes on wonderfully fragrant foliage. Long flowering. Drought and heat tolerant. Needs good drainage.

rugosa

'Honey Bee Blue'

Full sun. Height 24-32". Compact, uniform plant with fragrant foliage. Good for pots and cut flowers. Attracts butterflies. Zone 5.

'Honey Bee White'

Full sun. Height 24-32". Usually a little taller than 'Honey Bee Blue' Compact, uniform plant with fragrant foliage. Good for pots and cut flowers. Attracts butterflies. Zone 5.

ALCEA (Hollyhock)

ficifolia

Height 6'. Distinct fig-leaf foliage. 5-10' spikes of very beautiful, large single flowers in shades of yellow, copper, pink, red and white. Very vigorous and resistant to rust. Cut back after blooming.

rosea

'Chater's Double'

Colors come in scarlet, pink, white, and yellow. Flowers are fully double, with bright clear colors. Flower stalks grow 6 to 8ft tall.

'Romantic Mix'

Full sun to part shade. Height 4-5'. Prefers rich, well drained soil. Biennial. Reseeds. Zone 3.

sylvestris 'Zebrina'

Full sun. Height 3ft. Flowers are light purple with dark purple veins. Blooms in June and July. Zone 5

ALCHEMILLA (Lady's Mantle)

Scalloped, cupped foliage holds a sparkling drop of rain water after a shower. Lime green flowers sprays are nice for cutting. Grows in sun, but will tolerate some shade. The attractive green foliage makes a great border.

mollis

Sun to full shade. Height 18". Blooms May to June. Flower are small yellowish-green star shapes. Zone 3-7.

AMSONIA (Blue Star)

tabernaemontana

Plant in full sun to partial shade. Bright blue flowers mounded over plant. Blooms in the summer and fall. An alternative to Forget-me-nots, but has a larger flower. Not very hardy.

ANCHUSA

'Blue Angel' (Biennial)

Plant in full sun to partial shade. Bright blue flowers mounded over plant. Blooms in the summer and fall. An alternative to Forget-me-nots, but has a larger flower. Not very hardy.

ANEMONE (Windflower)

There are several kinds of anemones. Many bloom at different times. Japanese bloom in the fall. They grow best in rich, moist soils.

x Hybrida (Japanese Anemone)

'Honorine Jobert'

Part shade. Height 3-4'. White flowers blooms in August/September. Zone 5.

'Queen Charlotte'

Height 24-30". Double pink flowers in September/October. Partial sun. Zone 4.

'September Charm'

Sun to part sun. Height 3'. Large single silvery-pink flowers bloom in August/September. Zone 5.

'Whirlwind'

Partial sun. Height 36-40". White flowers with yellow center. Zone 4

sylvestris (Snowdrop Anemone)

A charming European species with large nodding white flowers the size of a 50 cent piece. Peak flowering in April/May. May rebloom in the fall. Enjoys a partially shaded location and thrives in alkaline soil. Does no do well in extremely moist soil. Ideal for woodland settings.Height 12-18". Zone 4-8.

tomentosa

'Robustissima' (Hardy Grape Leaf Anemone)

Partial sun. Height 32". Pink flowers. One of teh earliest of the fall blooming Anemones. Zone 4.

ANTHEMIS (Marguerite Daisy)

tinctoria Kelwayi (Snowdrop Anemone)

Sun to part sun. Height 18-24". Daisy-like yellow flowers bloom freely , providing an abundance of yellow daises all summer and fall. Zone 3-7.

AQUILEGIA (Columbine)

A very popular perennial for shade to partial sun. Usually bloom spring to early summer. A very old favorite.

Hybrid Strains

'Bierdermeier'

Height 12". Up facing flowers in an array of mixed colors. Blooms May/June. Suited for the rock garden. Perfect for smaller gardens.

'Blue Shades'

Grow 30" tall. Large, long-spurred flowers in shades of blue.

'Dragonfly'

Height 18" Colors are rose, blue, yellow,white, pink and crimson. Bloom May/June.

'McKana Giants'

Height 30". Large showy flowers of many colors with long spurs that are widely flared.

'Music Mix'

Height 18". A dwarf variety of columbine that comes in a variety of colors. Blooms May/June.

ARTEMISIA (Wormwood, Sage)

Attractive in the rock garden, full sun or partial sun well drained soil. An attractive silver accent in the garden. Very drought tolerant plants.

lactiflora 'Guizho'

Sun to part sun. Height 4-6ft. Does not have silver leaves. The flowers are white spikes of Astilbe like flowers on green foliage. Zone 4

ludoviciana

'Valerie Finnis'

Sun to part sun. Height 18-24". A compact cultivar which features stems and leaves that are silvery-white. The narrow lance-shaped leaves may be lobed near the tips. Zone 5.

x 'Powis Castle'

Sun to part sun. Height 24-30". The silvery leaves are finely divided and feathery in appearance. Plants should be cut back to 6" in early spring to encourage fresh new growth. Very drought tolerant. Zone 5

schmidtiana

'Silver Mound'

Sun to part sun. Height 6-12". A border plant. A low growing dome shaped perennial featuring silvery gray foliage. Great in rock garden. Zone 1

stelleriana

'Silver Brocade'

Sun to part sun. Height 6-8". Intense silver foliage, dense ground hugging mat. May be sheared. To encourage new growth, cut plant back in early spring and agian in the midsummer.

dracunculus 'Tarragon'

Sun to part sun. Height 18". An herb used to flavor chicken, soups, and salads.

ARUNCUS (Goatsbeard)

Fine, ferny foliage. Creamy white spikes in spring. Height 12".

aethusifolius

Shade to part shade. Height 8-12". Creamy white spikes are the flower. Fern like foliage. Blooms June/July. Zone 2

diocus

'Sylvester'

Shade to part shade. Height 4-6'. Flowers are long white plumes. Blooms in June/July. Zone 2.

ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed)

Fragrant flower heads appear in late summer. Flowers in early summer. Has a strong upright habit. The milkweed is an especially important plant to the Monarch butterfly.

incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)

'Ice Ballet'

Full sun. Height 3-5'. Tiny white flowers. This plant is easy to grow and does well in areas that may be too wet or too dry for other plants.Blooms June/July. Zone 4

'Milkmaid'

Full sun. Height 3-4'. Pure white flowers. Can tolerate a wide range of wet to dry conditions. Zone 3.

'Scarlet'

Full sun. Height 3'. Scarlet red flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4

'Soulmate'

Full sun. Height 2-3'. Deep rose-pink flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4

tuberosa

Sun to part sun. Height 2'. Clusters of bright orange flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4

ASTERS

Excellent plant for rock gardens or edging. Space 10-12" apart. Plant in sun or partial shade. An attractive fall daisy like flower, except Alpinus which blooms in the spring. There are a lot of new short varieties that out perform the old Asters that our parents had. All Asters are full sun to part sun. Most varieties bloom in August/September, but they can bloom as late as October.

ALPINUS (Alpine Aster)

dumosus (Michaelmas Daisy)

'Professor Kippenburg'

Height 12-15". Flowers are clear blue. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

'Rose Serenade'

Height 12". Flowers are a soft rose. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

'Snow Cushion'

Height 10". Sparkling snow white flowers. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

'Wood's Light Blue'

Height 12"-16". Clear light blue flowers. Bushy dark green foliage. Rust resistant. Blooms late summer. Zone 4.

'Wood's Pink'

Height 12-16". Clear pink flowers. Bushy dark green foliage. Rust resistant. Blooms late summer.
Zone 4.

'Wood's Purple'

Height 12-16". Purple flowers. Bushy dark green foliage. Rust resistant. Blooms late summer. Zone 4.

frikartii (Michaelmas Daisy)

'Monch'

Full sun. Height 24-36". Lavender blue flowers in mid summer. Blooms much longer than other Aster hybrids.

novae-angliae (New England Aster)

'Hella Lacy'

Full sun. Height 3-4'. Blue violet flowers. Zone 4

'Purple Dome'

Mildew resistant. Height 18". Deep purple flowers. Blooms profusely August/September. Zone 4.

novi-belgi (Michaelmas Daisy)

'Alert'

Height 12-15". Flowers are a deep crimson red. Blooms in late summer. Zone 3.

tongolensis

'Wartburg Star'

Height 24". Lavender blue flowers with yellow centers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

ASTILBE (False Spirea)

Feathery plumes of various shades compliment the elegant and lacy foliage from June-July. A good cut flower that will also enhance dried bouquets. Prefers a rich, moist, acid soil in partial shade. In Utah, we recommend lots of mulches and compost to improve the soil.

arendsii

'Fanal'

Shade to part shade. Height 2'. Red plumes in July/August. Zone 4.

'Rheinland'

Shade to part shade. Height 2'. Clear pink plumes in July/August. Zone 4.

chinensis

var. pumila

Shade to part shade. Height 8". Lavender pink spikes in August/September. Zone 4.

'Visions'

Can stand the sun and drought better than other types of astilbe. Height 15-20". Purple flowers
July-Aug.

'Vision in Pink'

Height 15-20". Extremely good, long-lasting, true pink flower plumes. Blooms July-Aug.

'Vision in Red'

Height 15-20". The darkest red flower plumes available within the chinensis species. Blooms July-Aug.

ASTRANTIA (Masterwort)

major

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Umbels, white in color, with a tint of green. Then a rose collar that is underneath the umbel. Blooms June/July. Zone 4

'Lars'

Part shade to shade. Height 25-30". Wine red flowers on strong stems. Blooms June-Sept. Zone 4.

'Primadonna'

Full shade to shade. Height 30". Round purple flowers with a pink collar. Blooms in late summer.

'Rose Symphony'

Full shade to shade. Height 30". Umbel and collar are rosy-pink. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

BAPTISIA (Wild Indigo)

australis

Full sun to part sun. Height 3'. Blue violet pea shaped flowers bloom May/June. Zone 4

BELAMCANDA chinensis (Blackberry Lily)

Full sun to part sun. Height 3'. A flower with five orange-red petals with black spots. Zone 5.

BERGENIA (Saxifraga)

cordifolia

Part shade. Height 12-18". The attractive large, glossy green leaves makes for a very decorative ground cover border. Pink showy bolloms appear from April to May and survive the early months of frost. Zone 3.

'Bressingham Ruby'

Part shade. Height 12-14". Deep rose flower spikes. Blooms in April. Compact clumps of bronzy green foliage in spring turning maroon in winter. Zone 3.

BRUNNERA

macrophylla

Large, green leaves that are heart-shaped. Tiny clusters of small blue flowers resemble that of Forget-Me-Not. Moisture loving plant. Performs best in partial shade. Height 12". A true perennial. Blooms May/June. Zone 4

'Hadspen Cream'

Full to part shade. Height 10-15". Very stable variegated form. Very thin yellow edge that matures to white. Blooms April to May. Zone 3.

'Jack Frost'

Full to part shade. Height 12-15". Shimmering leaves are overlaid with frosty silver and have light green veining. Blue spring flowers. Zone 3.

'Variegata'

Full to part shade. Height 18". Sky-blue flowers. Bloom May/June. Needs a cool moist area in order to not burn the edges of the foliage. Zone 4.

CALAMINTHA (Catmint)

grandiflora

'Variegata'

Full sun. Height 15-18". Bright pink flowers. An aromatic herb. Mounding, velvety green-spattered with cream foliage. Pich back new growth to keep plant full and dense.

CALTHA palustris (Marsh Marigold)

Full shade. Height 6-12". Blooms April/May. Prefers a rich, moist soil that will never dry up. Can grow along a stream or other wet areas. May go dormant in the summer. May tolerate a little sun if water is available. Available in single yellow, double yellow and white flowers. Zone 4

CAMPANULA

A very popular perennial. A compact, free flowering plant for borders and gardens. Canterbury bells is a biennial and an excellent cut flower. All types need sun or partial shade. They come in all sizes from tall upright plants to creepers.

glomerata (Carpathian Harebell)

'SUPERBA' (Clustered Bellflower)

Full sun to part shade. Height 20". A larger flower in the campanula line. Flowers are rich violet colored bells. Blooms June/July.

medium (Canterbury Bells or Cups & Saucers)

Biennial. Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Large, bell shaped flowers bloom in June or July. Showy large flowers. Come in blue, pink and white.

persicifolia (Peach-Leaved Bellflower)

Sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Blue flowers. Blooms from June to September. Zone 4.

'Alba'

Sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. White flowers. Blooms June/September. Zone 4.

CATANANCHE (Cupid's Dart)

caerulea

Full sun. Height 2'. Two inch lavender-blue flowers with dark eye will keep blooming if old flowers are removed. Excellent cut or dried. Blooms June/July. Needs good drainage and fertile soil.

CENTAUREA (Cornflowers)

dealbata

Full sun. Height 18-30". Rose purple flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

montana 'BLUE'

Full sun. Height 2'. Cornflowers that are blue. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

CENTRANTHUS (Jupiter's Beard)

ruber

'Coccineus' (Red Valerian)

Full sun. Height 24-36". Carmine-red flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 4.

CHELONE (Turtlehead)

'lyonni'

Full shade to part shade. Height 30". Tight clusters of turtle head shaped rose-purple flowers. Dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Zone 4.

CHRYSANTHEMUM

Hardy Garden Mums

Sun to part sun. Height 12-24". Blooms late summer/fall. Prefers well drained soil. Pinch every two weeks until midsummer. Available in a variety of colors.

coccineum (Painted Daisy) - See "Tanacetum"

maximum (Shasta Daisy) - See "Leucanthemum"

superbum (Shasta Daisy) - See "Leucanthemum"

CIMICIFUGA (Bug Bane)

'Hillside Black Beauty'

Partial sun. Height 60-72". Creamy white flowers with dark purple foliage. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

ramosa

'ATROPURPUREA' (Purple Leaf Bugbane)

Part sun. Height 5-7ft. Dark purple lacy foliage. Tall spikes of creamy-white flowers bloom in late summer. Zone 4.

'BRUNETTE' (Snake root)

Partial sun. Height 4-5'. Intense purple foliage with white bottle brush flowers which bloom in early fall. Zone 4.

CLEMATIS (Bushy Blue Bell)

integrifolia

Not a vine clematis. Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Violet-blue flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 2.

COREOPSIS (Tickseed)

auriculata

'Nana'

Full sun. Height 6-9". Orange-yellow flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

'Zamfir'

Full sun. Height 18". Unique quilled petals with straight edges, resembling a spoon Chrysanthemum for a totally new look. 1½" golden orange flowers perform from summer until fall.

grandiflora

'Baby Sun'

Full sun. Height 18". Golden yellow flowers with small brown markings towards the center. Blooms May/June. Zone 5.

'Early Sunrise'

Full sun. Height 20". Golden yellow flowers. Blooms June-September. This perennial will bloom profusely and will act like an annual if you pick off the old blossoms. Zone 5.

'Flying Suacers'

Full sun. Height 18-24". Golden colored flowers. Blooms in the summer. Tolerates drought. Zone 5.

'Sunburst'

Full sun. Height 30-36". Semi double yellow flowers. Blooms June-Sept. Zone 5.

'SUNRAY'

Full sun. Height 18". Semi double golden yellow flowers. Blooms June-Sept. Zone 5.

rosea

Grows to 20" with equal spread. Numerous pink flowers with yellow centers. Very lacy foliage. Blooms June-September. Zone 3.

'Sweet Dreams'

Full to part sun. Height 18". Sweet bicolor flowers of white and dark raspberry from late spring through fall. Shear occasionally to prolong bloom. Tolerates drought. Zone 4.

'Tequila Sunrise'

Full sun. Height 14-16". Olive green leaves are variegated with an irregular marking of creams and yellows. Daisy-like yellow-orange flowers from early summer through September. Zone 4.

verticillata

'Golden Showers'

Full sun. Height 12-18". Large golden flower. Blooms June-September. Zone 4.

'Moonbeam'

Full sun. Height 1½-2ft. Cream-yellow, star-shaped flowers. Lacy, thread-like foliage. A former Perennial Plant of the Year. Blooms June-September. Tolerates drought. Zone 3.

'Zagreb'

Full sun. Height 12". Bright deep yellow flowers and very compact growth.. Lacy foliage. Blooms all summer. Great rock garden plant. Drought tolerant. Tolerates drought. Zone 3.

CORYDALIS

Very fine cut leaves. This plant has been mistaken to be a bleeding heart because of its close relation. A must try in your shady spots. Remember to put in cool shady spots with moist soil. Can go dormant with our hot temperatures in the summer.

lutea

Part shade. Height 6-10". Long bloomer. Lacy, fern-like foliage. Yellow flowers resemble those of Bleeding Heart. Zone 5.

ochroleuca

Part shade. Height 10". Virtually ever blooming. Flower is light yellow with a deep yellow throat. Zone 5.

CROCOSMIA

'Emily McKenzie'

Full sun. Height 25-35". Light orange flowers with red centers. Zone 5.

'Lucifer'

Full sun. Height 1'. Brilliant flame red flowers. Blooms July-September. Extremely eye-catching. Sword like foliage. Zone 5.

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)

This is an old favorite with all its many different colors. Are essential to any perennial garden. Plant in full sun or partial shade. One of the best selling perennials. Great for cut flowers. Taller varieties may need staking.

elatum Hybrids

'Astolat'

Full sun to part sun. Height 4-5'. Pastel lavender pink flower with dark eye. Blooms June/July.Zone 4.

'Black Knight'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Deep midnight violet flower. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Blue Bird'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Clear blue flowers with white eye. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Galahad'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Pure white flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Guinevere'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Lavender rose flowers with white eye. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'King Arthur'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Royal violet flowers with white eyer. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Magic Fountain Mix'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Rose, blue, lavender, and white flowers. Blooms June/July.

'Summer Skies'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Light blue flowers with white eye. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

x belladonna

Full to part sun. Height 3-4'. Varieties of blue and white flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

x bellamosum

Full sun to part sun. Height 3'. Sky blue flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

DIANTHUS

barbatus (Sweet Williams)

'Double Mix'

Full sun to part shade. Height 12" Mixed colors. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

'Indian Carpet'

Full sun to part shade. Height 12". Mixed colors. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

Grenadin (Hardy Carnation)

Full to part sun. Height 12-24". Fragrant clove-scented double and single flowers.

'Cardinal' - Scarlet flowers

'Golden Sun' - Yellow flowers

'Innocence' - White flowers

'King of Black' - Dark red flowers

'Pink' - Pink flowers

'Triumph Rose' - Rose pink flowers

'White' - White flowers

'Yellow' - Yellow flowers

plumarius (Cottage Pinks)

Full sun. Height 12-18". Grass-like, gray green foliage forms a mat on the ground. Produces fringed double flowers. Good cut flower.

'Spring Beauty Mix'

Full sun. Height 12". Colors include pink, rose, salmon, and white shades. Fringed petals. Blooms May/June. Good cut flowers. Fairly drought tolerant. Grows in blue-gray grassy clumps. Zone 4.

'Star' Series

Full sun. Height 7". Compact, mounding foliage, with an equal height and width. The star series have perpetual flowers and are heavily budded in the spring.

'Eastern Star'

Large spicy scented red flowers have a definitive raisin red center, and are highlighted with subtle wisps of soft pink along the edges. Blue green foliage.

'Arctic Star'

Double white, fragrang blooms with blue foliage.

'Brillian Star'

Semi-double white blooms with deep magenta centers.

'Fire Star'

Vivid red flowers with a crimson eye.

'Neon Star'

Vibrant, florescent pink flowers.

'Pixie Star'

Exceptionally beautiful blue-green foliage. Fragrant bright pink flowers with a deeper rose-pink eye.

'Shooting Star'

The flowers are magenta purple with plum rings around the centers.

DIASCIA (Twinspur)

integerrima

'Coral Canyon'

Partial shade. Height 15". Blue-green narrow foliage, wiry stems with pink, oval flowers. Blooms spring until frost. Zone 4.

DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart)

An old fashioned shade plant that grows in full shade to partial shade. Bleeding hearts are known for its foliage and unique heart shaped flowers. A must to have in a shade garden.

formosa

Full shade to part shade. Height 18". Ruby-red flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 5.

'Luxuriant'

Full shade to part shade Height 15". Cherry-red flowers. Blooms May/June. Ferny foliage. Tolerates more heat and sun than other Dicentra varieties. Zone 5.

spectabilis (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart)

Full shade to part shade. Height 30". Rose-pink heart shaped flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

'Alba'

Full shade to part shade. Height 30". White heart shaped flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant)

Extremely slow growing, but it's well worth the wait to see its spectacular display of color. A unique plant to have in any perennial growers garden.

albus

Full sun to part sun. Height 32". Blooms mauve pink flowers on showy racemes. Zone 3.

'Albiflorus'

Full sun. Height 30". Blooms gorgeous white flowers in May. Zone 4

'Purpureus'

Full sun. Height 30". Blooms spectacular lavender-pink flowers in May. Zone 4.

DIGITALIS (Foxglove)

Dignified spikes of tubular flowers. The biennial varieties self sow in the garden.

grandiflora (also known as Digitalis ambigua)

Full sun to part sun. Height 3'. Deep pink flowers. Blooms June/July. The true perennial foxglove. Zone 5.

x mertonensis (Pink Foxglove)

Full sun to part sun. Height 3'. Deep pink flowers. Blooms June/July. The true perennial foxglove. Zone 5.

purpurea (Common foxglove) [BIENNIAL]

'Excelsior Mixture'

Full sun to part shade. Height 4-5'. A blend of unusual white, rose, pink and lavender shades. Blooms May-July. Zone 5.

DORONICUM (Leopard's Bane)

cordatum

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Large 2-2½" yellow daisy like flowers. Blooms April/May. Zone 5.

ECHINACEA (Coneflower)

purpurea

Full sun. Height 2 ½-3ft. Immense daisy like blooms of rosy-red with a maroon center that sticks above the petals. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Bravado'

Full sun. Height 2 ½'. Rose purple petals. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Bright Star'

Full sun. Height 2 ½'. Rosy-red, non-drooping petals. Blooms in the summer. Zone 3.

'Magnus'

Full sun. Height 3'. Deep rose petals. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'White Swan'

Full sun. Height 2ft. White petals with coppery cone. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle)

ritro

Full sun. Height 24". Balls of steel blue flowers.Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

EREMURUS (Foxtail Lily)

'Shelford Hybrids'

Full sun. Height 24-36". Tall blooming spires flower in late spring to early summer. This mixture includes white, cream, orange, peach, pink and rose. Great cut flowers. Zone 3.

ERICA (Heather)

cinerea

'Autropurpurea' (Purple Bell Heather)

Part sun. Height 12" with a 36" spead. Deep violet flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 6.

x darleyensis

'Mediterranean Pink' (Pink Heather)

Part sun. Height 18" with a 3 foot spread. Rose lavender flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.

'Silberschmelze' (White Bell Heather)

Part sun. Height 12" with a 3 foot spread. White flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.

ERIGERON (Fleabane)

'Azure Fairy'

Full to part sun. Height 24". Large lavender, Aster like flowers with yellow centers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Double Beauty'

Full to part sun. Height 18-24". Dark violet to lavender, Aster like flowers with yellow centers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

glauca

'Prosperity'

Full to part sun. Height 24". Large single lavender blue flowers. Blooms May-September. Zone 5.

ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly)

bourgatii

Full sun. Height 2'. Steel blue flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

ERYSIMON (Wallflower)

linifolium

'Bowles Mauve'

Full sun. Height 18". Light mauve-purple flowers. Blooms April/May. Zone 5.

'Variegata'

Full sun. Height 18". Rose-mauve flowers with variegated leaves. Blooms April/May. Zone 5.

EUPATORIUM (Mist Flower, Hardy Ageratum)

coelestinum

Full sun to partial shade. Height 2-3'. Attractive flat topped clusters of purple flowers in fall. Zone 4.

EUPHORBIA (Cushion spurge)

An attractive mound-shaped plant that grows about 1'. Inconspicuous green flowers appear in May. But most colorful are the yellow bracts. Foliage turns dark red in the fall. Very leafy the first year and heavy flowering the second year. Prefers well drained soil.

polychroma

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". Yellow flowers. Bloom May/June. Zone 5.

FERNS

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FILIPENDULA (Meadowsweet)

ulmaria

'Variegata'

Part sun to full shade. Height 2'. Thick creamy yellow splash in the center of each leaf, foamy cream flowers in June-Aug. Zone 2.

vulgaris

'Flora-Plena'

Full to part sun. Height 12-18". White flowers bloom May/June. Zone 2.

GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower)

x grandiflora

'Burgundy'

Full sun. Height 2-3'. Large deep wine-red flowers 3" in diameter. Blooms June-September. Drought tolerant. Zone 4.

'Goblin'

Full sun. Height 12". Red flowers with yellow margins. Blooms June-September. Drought tolerant. Zone 3.

'Golden Goblin'

Full sun. Height 10". Solid dark yellow flowers flare at their tips. Blooms June-September. Drought tolerant. Zone 3.

GAURA (Whirling Butterflies)

The four petals of gaura are arranged to resemble a butterfly. They are drought tolerant plants. A durable and dependable plant.

lindheimeri

'Corrie's Gold'

Full sun. Height 2-3'. Variegated with yellow margins. Pale pink flowers. Drough tolerant. Plant has an airly look. Zone 6.

'SISKIYOU PINK'

Full sun to part sun. Height 36-42". Small pink flowers with rose veins. Blooms June-September. Foliage is green with maroon highlights. Zone 5.

'Whirling Butterflies'

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. White flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 5.

GERANIUM (Hardy Geranium)

Highly valued for their summer-long blooming period, as well as attractive foliage. This hardy perennial will enlighten the perennial border or rock garden.

'Anne Folkard'

Full sun to part sun. Height 20-25". Bright rose to purple flowers with black centers. Zone 5.

'Black Beauty'

Full sun to part sun. Height 8-10". One of the best dark leaf forms, with purple flowers that makes an elegant ensemble. Blooms early summer. Zone 4.

'Brookside'

Full sun to part sun. Height 20". Purple blue flowers with tiny white eye. Blooms May-August. Zone 4.

x cantabrigiense

'Biokovo'

Full sun to part shade. Height 8-12". Off white flower with a hint of pink. Blooms May-August.
Zone 4.

'Cambridge Blue'

Full sun to part shade. Height 8-12". Deep green, lobed leaves with single blue-violet flowers from spring to early summer. Zone 4.

'Karmina'

Full sun to part shade. Height 10". Lavender-red flowers. Blooms May-August. Zone 4.

cinereum

'Ballerina'

Full sun. Height 4-6". Purple-pink flowers with black veins. Blooms May-September. Zone 5.

'Purple Pillow'

Full to part sun. Height 6". The unusual, purple-red blooms with dark veins appear over a long summer period on low, spreading plants. Blooms May-October. Zone 3.

'Subcaulescens'

Full to part sun. Height 4-6". Magenta-red flowers iwth a black eye. Blooms May-September.
Zone 5.

dalmaticum

Full sun to part sun. Height 4". Clear shell pink flowers. Blooms May to July. Zone 3.

endressii

'Wargrave Pink'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-18". Salmon-pink flowers. Blooms June-August. Vigorous mounding plant with notched foliage. Zone 4.

himalayense

'Plenum' (also known as "Birch Double"

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-18". Violet blue flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

x JOHNSON'S BLUE

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-18". Large luminescent lavender-blue flowers. Blooms June- August. Zone 3.

x oxonianum

'Claridge Druce'

Full sun to part sun. Height 18-24". Rose-pink flowers with dark veins. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

pratense

Full sun to part sun. Height 18", can get 36" wide. Bright blue flowers in early to mid-summer. Deeply divided foliage has good fall color. Zone 3.

'Okey Dokey'

Full sun to part sun. Height 15-20". A wonderful deep purple leaved variety which is also mildew resistant. Large steel blue flowers bloom from June-August. Zone 4.

sanguineum

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". Blood red flowers. Blooms May/June.

'Album'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". White flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 3.

'Max Frei'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". Carmine-magenta flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

'Striatum' (also known as Geranium lancastriense)

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". Pale pink flowers flowes with crimson veins. Blooms June-August. Zone 3.

'Tiny Monster'

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-12", spreading up to 24". Large purple-violet flowers have an extraordinarily long bloom time lasting well into late summer. Has a quick, spreading habit. Zone 4.

'Viscossimun'

Full sun to part sun. Height 8". White long blooming flowers Bloom May-September. Zone 4.

GEUM

quellyon {also known as "chiloense"}

'Lady Stratheden'

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-2½'. Deep golden yellow semi-double flowers. Blooms May-September. Zone 5.

'Mrs. Bradshaw'

Full sun to part sun. Height is 2-2½ft". Has 3" orange-red semi-double flowers with ruffled petals. Blooms May-September. Zone 5.

GRASSES

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GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath)

The cultivars of gysophila are excellent for flower arrangements Blooms June/July and again late summer if old flowers are removed. Prefers slight alkaline soil

paniculata

'Alba'

Full sun. Height 3'. Single white flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 3.

'Bristol Fairy'

Full sun. Height 2-3'. Double white flowers. Blooms June-September. Best variety for cutting.
Zone 3.

'Double Snowflake'

Full sun. Height 3-4'. Double white flowers. Very floriferous. Zone 3.

'Pink Fairy'

Full sun. Height 12-18". Double pink flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 3

HELENIUM (Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower)

hoopesii

Full sun. Height 2-3'. Bright yellow daisies with orange centers. Blooms June-August. Zone 3.

HELIANTHUS (Sunflower)

decapetalus (also known as "x multiflorus")

Full sun. Height 5'. Golden yellow daisies with orange centers. Blooms June-August. Zone 3.

HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower)

helianthoides

'Summer Sun'

Full sun. Height 3-4'. Large, semi-double folden flowers. Blooms June-October. Zone 3.

'Loraine Sunshine'

Full sun. Height 30". Large, golden yellow flowers. Variegated foliage. Blooms July to frost. Zone 3.

HELLEBORUS (Lenten Rose)

niger (Christmas Rose)

Full shade to part shade. Height 10-12". Pure whte flowers. Blooms March-May. A slow grower, but well worth the wait. Zone 5.

orientalis

Full shade to part shade. Height 16-24". Flowers in shades of white, cream, pink, rose, red or maroon. Blooms February-May. Forms clumps of leathery, evergreen leaves. Zone 5.

x Hybridus

'Sunshine Strain'

Full to partial shade. Height 15-18". An improvement over H. orentalis. Bred to be more vigorous and colorful. Blooms in early spring. Zone 5.

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily)

Full sun to part sun. A long lived hardy garden plant of low maintenance requirements. Adaptable to different types of soils. Heat and drought resistant. Blooms June- July unless otherwise stated. Great for a grass look in the 'natural' garden. 15 varieties from the Utah State Botanical Gardens, some of which are award winners. Zone 4

Named Hybrids

'Chicago Apache'

Scarlet red flower with ruffled edges that has a deeper tone. Height 27".

'Fairytale Pink'

Ruffled diamond-dust pink flowers with a green throat. Height 24".

'Ruffled Apricot'

Ruffled deep-apricot flowers iwth pink midribs and an apricot throat. Height 28".

'Siloam Bye Lo'

Rose with a contrasting deep rose-red eye and a green throat. Height 22".

Gold and Orange Shades

'Black Eye Stella'

Golden-yellow flowers with a red halo. Blooms June-frost. Height 24".

'Bonanza'

Soft orange-yellow flowers with a dark circle in the center. Height 34".

'Double Gold'

Double gold flowers. Height 22-24".

'Frans Hals'

Bright rust & orange bicolor flowers with creamy mid ribs. Height 28".

'Handiwork'

Golden orange flowers. Height 28".

Yellow Shades

'Happy Returns'

Canary yellow flowers. Blooms May until frost. A descendent of 'Stella de Oro'.

'Hyperion'

Lemon-yellow flowers. Good fragrance. An award winner. Height is 40".

'MARY TODD'

Buff-yellow flowers with a light ruffle. An award winner. Height 26".

'STELLA DE ORO'

Golden yellow color. Self segments curl back slightly. A long bloomer. Blooms June-September. Height 15". An award winner.

Pink Shades

'Better Believe It'

Medium pink flowers with a red eye. Height 24".

'Catherine Woodbury'

Pale orchid pink with a green throat. Height 24".

'Hall's Pink'

Flowers are light pink. Low growing. Height 20".

'Margaret Perry'

Pinky brown flowers bloom May-June. Height 22-26".

'Melody Doll'

Large 5" cantaloupe pink blooms from July-August. Height 28".

Lavender and Purple Shades

'Little Grapette'

Light grape-purple with a green throat. Height 12".

'Mardi Gras Parade'

4", Rose/Lavender flowers. Midseason bloomer. Height 24".

'Prairie Blue Eyes'

Lavender flower with near blue eyezone and green throat. Prolific bloomer, midseason. Height 28".

'Raspberry Pixie'

Raspberry lavender blend with gold throat. Height 24".

Red Shades

'Baja'

Deep red flowers with a green throat. Height 26".

'Carey Quinn'

Deep velvety red with golden throat. Height 30".

'Red Magic'

Large red, non fading, flower with yellow throat. Height 36".

'Red Select'

Red with non fading throat. Height 32".

Near White

'Ice Carnival'

Near white flowers with a green throat. Height 28".

HESPERIS (Dame's Rocket)

matronalis

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Sweetly scented purple, mauve or white flowers similar to summer phlox. Blooms June/July. Considered a self-seeding biennial. Zone 3.

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells)

The focal point of this particular plant is the various combinations of colors in the foliage. Zone 4.

americana

'Ruby Veil'

Part sun to part shade. Height 24". Metallic slate gray veins contrast with velvety purple and ruby-red foliage. Blooms June/July.

'Velvet Night'

Part sun to part shade. Height 12". Almost black, velvety foliage with purple highlights. Prefers good drainage. Blooms June/July.

Hybrids

'Amethyst Myst'

Part sun to part shade. Height 15-24". Deep purple leaves are dusted with silver. An impressive glossy-leaved clump.

'Bressingham Hybrids'

Partial shade. Height 24". Mounded, scalloped leaves with dainty bell like flowers on graceful spikes. Shades from coral to deep crimson.

'Cathedral Windows'

Full sun to part shade. Height 20". Windows of metallic purple show through a dark background.

'Mars'

Partial shade. Height 8", with flower spikes up to 14". Pale purple foliage with contrasting patterned dark veins. White flowers.

'Plum Pudding'

Part sun to part shade. Shimmering plum-purple on a clumping plant. Likes most composted soil. Excellent in a border.

'Raspberry Regal'

Part sun to part shade. Shimmering plum-purple on a clumping plant. Likes most composted soil. Excellent in a border.

'Regal Robe'

Part sun to part shade. Shimmering plum-purple on a clumping plant. Likes most composted soil. Excellent in a border.

'Saturn'

Part sun to part shade. Shimmering plum-purple on a clumping plant. Likes most composted soil. Excellent in a border.

'Venus'

Part sun to part shade. Shimmering plum-purple on a clumping plant. Likes most composted soil. Excellent in a border.

micrantha

'Purple Palace'

Part sun to part shade. Height 1-2'. Mahogany-red foliage. Color fades to a bronze-brown in the summer. Small white flowers from early to mid summer. A former Perennial Plant of the Year.

HIBISCUS (Rose Mallow)

A tropical looking bloom. Very large flowers up to 10" across on some varieties. These plants usually break dormancy late in the spring.

'Anne Arundel'

Full sun to part sun. Height 4'. Plate sized pink flowers can get up to 9" across. Zone 4.

'Blue River II'

Full sun to part sun. Height 4'. Plate size clear white flowers. This Hibiscus received its name from someone who found it along the Blue River in Oklahoma, not because it is blue. Zone 4.

'Disco Belle'

Full to part sun. Height 3-4'. Large, shrub-like perennial. Looks like a plant more suitable to tropical climates. The 8-10" blooms are a wide variety of shades -red, pink, rose, or white all with a crimson eye. Late summer blooms. Zone 4.

'Fantasia'

Full to part sun. Height 3'. Dinner plate sized, ruffled lavender flowers. A prolific bloomer. Blooms in late summer. Great compact, rounded form. Zone 4.

'Kopper King'

Full to part sun. Height 3½'. Ruffled white flowers have a bright red eye that streaks through the vein. Blooms late summer. Leaves are a copper red color. Zone 4.

'Lady Baltimore'

Full to part sun. Height 4'. Well defined pink flowers with a satiny red center can get 8-10". Zone 4.

'Lord Baltimore'

Full to part sun. Height 4-5'. Brilliant red flowers up to 10" across. Zone 4.

moscheutos

'Mallow Marvels'

Full to part sun. Height 3½'. Red, pink and white flowers. Flowers are 5-6" across. Zone 4.

'Southern Belle'

Full to part sun. Height 3'. Deep red, rose, pink and white flowers 10" across. Zone 4.

'Old Yella'

Full to part sun. Height 3½'. Rhick, ruffled, pale yellow flowers bloom in late summer. Green foliage on the conical form. Zone 4.

'Plum Crazy'

Full to part sun. Height 4'. The 10" plum flowers have purple streaking centers. Maple-cut leaves are consistent dark purple colors. Blooms late summer. Zone 4.

'Sweet Caroline'

Full to part sun. Height up to 6'. Bright pink flowers with some dark veins. Zone 4.

'Turn of the Century'

Full to part sun. Height up to 6'. Unusual bicolor of dark red to light pink flowes. Zone 4.

HOSTA (Plantain Lily)

One of the best perennials in existence and exceedingly popular. This is a valuable addition for your garden. The foliage can add contrast with size, color and blooms. Remains attractive from spring until frost with handsome foliage. Flowers borne on scapes in summer.

'Abiqua Moonbeam'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Blue-green heart-shaped leaves edged with a wide irregular yellow margin. Lavender flowers bloom mid-summer. Zone 4.

'August Moon'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Large, round deeply crinkled gold leaves. Near-white flowers with a touch of pale lavender in July. Zone 3.

'Blue Angel'

Full to part shade. Height 3'. Very large, heart-shaped blue green leaves with heavy substance. Glossy white flowers. Zone 3.

'Blue Angel'

Full to part shade. Height 3'. Very large, heart-shaped blue green leaves with heavy substance. Glossy white flowers. Zone 3.

'Blue Ventricosa'

Full to part shade. Height 3-4'. A combination of the grace of 'Krossa Regal' the blue of 'Tokudama', and the beautiful leaf shape of 'H. ventricosa'. Zone 3.

'Bright Lights'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Gold center with bule-green margins. Heart shaped leaves. White flowers bloom in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Carnival'

Full to part shade. Height 16". The leaves have a broad, oval shape and are 9 inches long by 7½ inches wide. The wide dark green leaves have a streaked, creamy yellow margin. Zone 3.

'Cherry Berry'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Lance like leaves with white center and dark green margins. The name comes from the fall color of the cherry colored seed pods. Zone 3.

'Crown Jewel'

Full to part sun. Height 12". Heart shaped leaves with a creamy-white variegated margins. Lavender flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

'Dick Ward'

Full and part sun. Height 16-20", 30" wide. Heart-shaped, heavily textured leaves have a bright gold center accented with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Dream Weaver'

Full to part sun. Height 18". Creamy white pattern in the center with a very wide blue-green border. Leaves are lightly corrugated and nearly round with a cordate base. Zone 3.

'FAIR MAIDEN'

Full to part shade. Height 14-18". Foliage emerges dark green in the spring with a yellowish-white margin eventually turning white. Lavender flowers bloom mid-summer. Zone 3.

fortunei

'Albo-Picta'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Light yellow green foliage with a dark green border. All turning green in the summer. Lilac-white flowers. Blooms July to mid-August. Zone 3.

'Aureo Marginata'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Dark green leaves with a stunning golden-yellow border. Lilac flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Hyacinthina'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Mouns of greenish blue-gray leaves. Pale lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Stenantha Variegata'

Full to part shade. Height 22". Green leaves. Violet flowers with a touch of pink. Zone 3.

'Twilight'

Full to part shade. Height 20-28". Large green leaves with wide yellow edges. Lilac flowers bloom in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Francee'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Heart shaped green leaves with narrow white margins. Lavender flowers. Blooms late July-mid August. Winner of the American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award. Zone 3.

'Fringe Benefit'

Full to part shade. Height 32". Green leaves with yellow edges. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Geisha'

Full to part shade. Height 4-6". Glossy, narrow, twisting chartruse leaves and a wide green margin. Light purple flowers bloom mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Ginko Craig'

Full to part shade. Height 6-12". Short lance like freen leaves with a white border. Dark purple flowers. Blooms in August. Zone 3.

'Gold Drop'

Full to part shade. Height 3-6". Small golden heart shaped leaves which makes a nice clump. Tolerates the sun. Lavender flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

'Gold Edgar'

Full to part shade. Height 6-12". Gold round leaves. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Gold Standard'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Light green leaves with dark margins in the spring. Center of the leaves turn gold by summer. Needs the morning sun to have golden center. Lavender flowers. Blooms late July/August. An American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award winner, and a Minnesota Gold Award winner. Zone 3.

'Golden Prayers'

Full to part shade. Height 12-18". Golden-yellow puckered leaves. Pale-lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Golden Tiara'

Full to part shade. Height 6-12". Heart shaped green leaves with golden margins. Zone 3.

'Grand Prize'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Variegated green leaves with gold margins. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Great Expectations'

Full to part shade. Heights 22-28". Large yellow puckered leaves are edged by wide irregular margins of blue and light green. White flowers in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Green Elf'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Wavy edges of green lance like leaves. Lilac flowers. Zone 3.

'Ground Master'

Full to part shade. Height 9". Lance like green leaves with white margins. Lavender to purple flowers. Zone 3.

'Guacamole'

Full to part shade. Height 22". Large, shiny, rounded green leaves with a gold center. Large, fragrant lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Guardian Angel'

Full to part shade. Height 24". Very large heart-shaped cream centered leaves and broad irregular blue-green borders. The leaves are overlaid in a greenish mist and become dark green by midsummer. White flowers. Zone 3.

'Hadspen Blue'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Powdery steel blue rounded leaves lasting well into the season. Light lavender flowers in late July. Zone 3.

'Honeybells'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Large light green leaves. Fragrant violet white flowers. Flowers in mid August. Zone 3.

'Iniswood'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Gold heart shaped leaves bordered with a deep green margin. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Invincible'

Full to part shade. Height 20". Medium to dark green. Fragrant lavender flowers in August. Zone 3.

'Island Charm'

Full to part shade. Height 10". Yellow centered leaves (changing to white in high light) are edged in green. Lavender flowers bloom in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'June'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Gold leaves bordered by a blue and green shaded margin. American Hosta Grower selection for 2001 Hosta of the Year. Zone 3.

'Kabitan'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Narrow dark green leaves with yellow centers that turns green as summer progresses. Dark lavender to purple flowers. Zone 3.

'Kikutii Pruinosa'

Full to part shade Height 10". Glossy green, very narrow, lance shaped foliage is delicately wavy, with a tapering tip that arches. Tall stalks up to 30" high are amply decorated with near white, funnel-shaped blooms. A drought resistant variety, but still needs shade.

'Krossa Regal'

Full to part shade. Height 2-3'. A frosty blue foliage. Lavender flowers. Blooms in August. An American Hosta Society Eunice Fisher Award winner. Zone 3.

'Lakeside Kaleidoscope'

Full to part shade. Height 8". The margin is narrow at the base and widens at the tip of the leaf. Wavy pointed leaves have a creamy white margin and a central pattern of streaked blue-green foliage. Light lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Lactifolia'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Green spear shaped leaves. Lilac-blue flowers. Blooms August-September.. Zone 3.

'Little Black Scape'

Full to part shade. Height 10". The 5" wide heart-shaped leaves emerge dull green and soon change to a chartreuse. About this time, jet black scapes emerge that contrast well with the foliage. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Love Pat'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Thick blue leaves with a quilted texture. Pale lavender flowers bloom in the summer. Zone 3.

'Loyalist'

Full to part shade. Height 18". The leaf margin is deep green and the leaf center is nearly pure white. Lavender flowers are on cream-white stems. Zone 3.

'Lucy Vitols'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Yellow-green leaves are encircled by a narrow green margin. Heavy textured leaves with intense puckering. Zone 3.

'Masquerade'

Full to part shade. Height less than 10". Clumps of tiny white centered leaves edged by a green margin. Purple flowers bloom in the summer. Zone 3.

'Medusa'

Full to part shade. Height 10". Long wavy yellow leaves edged with a green margin. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Mildred Seaver'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Medium green centers with creamy-white margins. Fast growing. Lavender flowers bloom in summer. Zone 3.

montana

'Aureo-Marginata'

Full to part shade. Height 2-3'. Large green leaves with wide yellow margins. White flowers in mid-July. Zone 3.

'Moon Glow'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Gold leaves with creamy white edges. Near white flowers. Zone 3.

'Night Before Christmas'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". A white centered hosta edged with a wide dark green border. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Northern Exposure'

Full to part shade. Height 2-3'. Blue green leaves wit very wide yellow-green margins which fade to a light cream color. White flowers. Winner of the 1991 Benedict Award for the best variegated leaf. Zone 3.

'On Stage'

Full to part shade. Height 14". Late emerging. Lustrous gold center and dazzling irregular, jagged green margin. Titley clustered near-white flowers. Zone 3.

'Pandora's Box'

Full to part shade. Height 10". White leaf centers with dark green margins. A lighter green area appears in the leaf where the white and green meet. Lavender flowers bloom in early summer. Zone 3.

'Patriot'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Dark green foliage with very wide pure white margins. Violet flowers. A spectacular display of leaf color. Zone 3.

'Paul's Glory'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Gold heart shaped leaves bordered by a blue-green streaked margin. The center fades to white in the summer. Lavender flowers in early summer. 1999 American Hosta of the Year. Zone 3.

'Pilgrim'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Heart-shaped, light gray-green leaves with wide, irregular creamy white to white margin. Horizontal habit. Zone 3.

'Pizzazz'

Full to part shade. Height over 22". Heart-shaped leaves with wavy creamy-white margins on a frosted blue base. White flowers bloom mid to late summer. Zone 3.

'Platinum Tiara'

Full to part shade. Height 6-12". Golden coloration and ribboned with a white border. Dark lavender flowers streaked with white. Zone 3.

'Radiant Edger'

Full to part shade. Height 12". Wide, vibrant, gold margin and green center. Excellent contrast on a fairly flat growing clump. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Regal Spendor'

Full to part shade. Height 12-18". Frosty blue leaves with a creamy yellow to creamy white border. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Remember Me'

Full to part shade. Height 15". Green leaf with large white center. Medium violet flower in July. Zone 3.

'Robert Frost'

Full to part shade. Height 20-22". Round blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. Flowers are near white. Zone 3.

'Royal Standard'

Full to part shade. Height 24". Rich green foliage. Fragrant white flowers bloom in August. Zone 3.

'Sea Fire'

Full to part shade. Height 16". Intense light golden-yellow leaves emerge with red petioles in spring, becomeing medium green in August. Deep lavender flowers and dark reddish green scapes. Zone 3.

'Sea Thunder'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Creamy-white centered leaves bordered by a streaky green margin. Lavender glowers bloom in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Serendipity'

Full to part shade. Height 10". Small blue leaves. Purple flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

sieblodiana

'Elegans'

Full to part shade. Height 2-3'. Large blue-gray rounded leaves. Leaf corrugation results as the plant matures. White flowers. Zone 3.

'Frances Williams'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Blue-green foliage with a wide golden yellow border. White flowers. An American Hosta Society Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award. Zone 3.

'Sitting Pretty'

Full to part shade. Height 4-6". Rich, creamy yellow centers surrounded by margins of two shades of green. Small, compact plant can be planted in masses for a bold splash of color in a shady garden. Zone 3.

'Snowflake'

Full to part shade. Height 6-10". Dwarf Hosta with lance-like pure green leaves.White flowers. Blooms July-August. Zone 3.

'So Sweet'

Full to part shade. Height 14-16". Shiny deep green leaves and creamy white changing to white marins. Fragrant white flower in Aufust. 1995 Hosta Plant of the Year. Zone 3.

'Spilt Milk'

Full to part shade. Height 20-24". White streaks and splashes spill over green heart shaped leaves. Foliage is wrinkled and textured. Zone 3.

'Stained Glass'

Full to part shade. Height 15", Spreading to 48". Brilliant, shiny gold foliage is surrounded by a 2" wide, dark greem margin. Fragrant, light lavender flowers bloom in late summer. Zone 3.

'Stetson'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Green center with irregular margins of creamy-yellow edges having the appearance of a hat brim. Zone 3.

'Stiletto'

Full to part shade. Height 10-15". Long, narrow, wavy leaves with thin white margins. Funnel-shaped purple striped flowers in the late summer. Zone 3.

'Striptease'

Full to part shade. Height 20". Wide, green margined leaves with a narrow band of gold and white in the center of each leaf. Zone 3.

'Sultana'

Full to part shade. Height 10". Dark green center leaf with gold margin. Good substance. Pale lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Sum and Substance'

Full to part shade. Height 2-3'. Giant chartreuse-green round leaves. Light lavender flowers. Blooms in August. Good slug resistance. Former President's Exhibitor Trophy, Eunice Fisher Award, and Midwest Gold Award winner. Zone 3.

'Sun Power'

Full to part shade. Height 16". Bright gold color. A few hours of light will enhance the gold color. Lavender flowers in July. Zone 3.

'Super Nova'

Full to part shade. Height 32". Wide blue-green margins with gold centers. Leaf center is chartreuse in early spring and changes to a medium gold by summer. Near white flowers. Zone 3.

'Tatoo'

Full to part shade. Height 10-12". Rounded leaves with chartreuse centers outlined in a narrow blue-green border set in an apple green background. Lavender flowers. Zone 3.

Tokudama

Full to part shade. Height 10-18". Leaves are puckered, cup shaped with nice blue color. Near white flowers. Zone 3.

'Aureo-nebulosa'

Full to part shade. Height 10-18". The cupped and heavily puckered leaves have a blue-green margin handsomely flushed with yellow. A 1988 “Alex J. Summers" Award winner. Zone 3.

'Flavo-circunalis'

Full to part shade. Height 18-22". Broad blue-green leaves with lightly pointed, wide irregular gold margins. Near white flowers. Demonstrates good slug resistance. Zone 3.

undulata

'Albo Marginata'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Large green leaves edged with a band of white. Lavender flowers in July. Zone 3.

'Variegated'(also known as "Medio Picta")

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Leaves have white center with green margins. Lilac flowers in July. Zone 3.

ventricosa

'Aureo-Marginata'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Deep green leaves with a jagged creamy yellow to creamy white border. Purple-violet flowers. An American Hosta Society President's Exhibitor Trophy winner. Zone 3.

'Vim and Vigor'

Full to part shade. Height 36". The huge leaves emerge very dark green in the spring with a light waxy bloom giving the plant a bluish-green effect. Can produce leaves 20" or more across. Medium lavender flowers from mid-July to mid-August. Zone 3.

'Warwick Delight'

Full to part shade. Height 10-15". Large creamy-white centers with a small dark green margins. Pale lavender flowers. Zone 3.

'Whirlwind'

Full to part shade. Height 15-22". Streaky yellowish-white centes encircled by very dark green margins. Lavender flowers in mid-summer. Zone 3.

'Wide Brim'

Full to part shade. Height 1-2'. Green leaves with wide irregular margins of creamy yellow. Light lavender flowers. Blooms in July. Zone 3.

'Yellow River'

Full to part shade. Height 28". Green leaves with gold margins. Lavender flowers bloom July/August. Zone 3.

INCARVILLEA (Hardy Gloxinia)

delavayi

Full sun to part sun. Height 1½ to 2 ft. Large rose-purple, trumpet like flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 5

'Snowtop'

Full sun to part sun. Height 1½ to 2 ft. Large white, trumpet like flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 5

IRIS

Dwarf

Strong divisions from 2 year stock. Blue and white flowers. Blooms April-May. Height 8-20" while blooming.

ensata (Japanese Iris)

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-4'. Does great in wet soil.

'Gekkeikan'

Full sun to part sun. Height 2 ½-3'. The flowers are white edged with purple. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

Kaempheri Mixed

Full sun to part sun. Height 2 ½-3'. White, blue and pink flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

germanica (Tall Bearded, German Iris)

'Champagne Elegance'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-36". Ruffled, light apricot flowers. Blooms heavily in June/July, and may repeat late August. Zone 3.

'Creative Stitchery'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". White centered flowers with blue edging. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Divine Light'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28-36". The ruffled, creamy yellow flowers have yellow stripe tipping and orange-yellow beard. Zone 3.

'Interpool'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Purple-black flowers with a bronze beard. Zone 3.

'Olympic Pink'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Pink flowers have a bluish cast. Bloom May/June. Zone 3.

'Red at Night'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Dark red flowers with a velvery sheen. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Silverado'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28-36". Light lavender flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

'Too Sweet'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Deep pink flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Mix'

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Untagged yellow-blue flowers. Bloom May/June. Zone 3.

'U.S.U. Mix'

We carry more than 50 named varieties of Iris that come from the Utah State Botanical Garden. Limited quantities of specific types. Many award winners.

pseudacorus (Yellow Flag)

Full sun to part sun. Height 3-4'. Bright yellow flowers in June. Grows in wet areas, ponds, and streams. Zone 3

reticulata (Dwarf Iris)

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-7". Purple-blue flowers with a fragrance of violets. Blooms early spring. Zone 3.

'Danfordiae'

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-8". Neon yellow flowers. Early spring blooming. Very cold hardy.
Zone 3.

'Harmony'

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-8". Sky blue and yellow flowers. Blooms early spring. Zone 3.

'Joyce'

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-8". Sky blue flowers with a flush of orange. Blooms in early spring. Zone 3.

sibirica (Siberian Iris)

'Butter and Sugar'

Full to part sun. Height 28". White and bright butter yellow flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Caesar's Brother'

Full to part sun. Height 42". Rich deep blue flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Cleve Dodge'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Striking deep violet purple flowers on a flaring form. Zone 3.

'Dancing Nanou'

Full to part sun. Height 28". The blue flowers have purple falls. Zone 3.

'Eric the Red'

Full to part sun. Height 36". Dark winter red flowers. Prolific bloomer. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Orville Faye'

Full to part sun. Height 30-36". Medium violet-blue self with darker veins. Blooms in early summer. Zone 3.

'Silver Edge'

Full to part sun. Height 24". Sky blue flowers with a noarrow silvery edge. Blooms in early summer. Zone 3.

'Snow Queen'

Full to part sun. Height 30". White flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Sparkling Rose'

Full to part sun. Height 32". Rose flowers with blue flush. Zone 3.

'White Swirl'

Full to part sun. Height 30". White flowers have a hing of yellow. Bloom May/June. Zone 3.

KALIMERIS (Double Japanese Aster)

yomena

'Shogun'

Full to part sun. Height 15". This interesting aster relative starts out with a wide creamy yellow margin eventually fading to a cream color on narrow cut-leaf foliage. ½ inch pale lavender aster-like flowers. Blooms early fall. Zone 5.

KNAUTIA (Crimson's Scabious)

macedonica {=Scabiosa rumelica}

Full sun. Height 24-30". Double, crimson red Scabiosa-type flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 5

KNIPHOFIA (Red Hot Poker, Torchlily)

Hybrid

Full sun. Deep orange flower on 18-24" spikes. Excellent cut flower. Blooms June-September. Zone 5

LAVENDULA (English Lavender)

Moderately drought-tolerant. Does well in our hot-dry climate. Has a history as a scented herb.

angustifolia

'Hidcot'

Full sun. Height 12-16". Rich purple flower spikes. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

'Jean Davis'

Full sun. Height 14". Pale pink flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

'Munstead'

Full sun. Height 12-16". Bright lavender - blue flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

'Lady'

Full sun. Height 8-10". Lavender flowers. Fast growing. A bit less hardy than the English lavenders. Zone 5.

x intermedia - (Lavadin)

'Grosso'

Full sun. Height 20". Violet flowers. Longer flower bracts and a later bloomer than other varieties. Zone 5.

'Provence'

Full sun. Height 24-36". Very fragrant, light purple flowers bloom from mid to late summer. Zone 5.

LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM (Chrysanthemums)

Shasta Daisy

'Aglaya'

Full sun. Height 24-30". Large frilly double flowers. Blooms June-September. Zone 4.

Alaska

Full sun. Height is 20" to 30". Blooms June-August. Large single white flowers. Zone 3.

'Becky'

Full sun. Height 36". Large, single flower heads. Blooms from summer to fall if deadheaded. Zone 4.

'Little Princess'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12". Large single flowers. A compact plant. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

'Marconi'

Full sun. Height 24". Semi-double white flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Snowcap'

Full sun. Height 14-18". Compact, single white Shasta Daisy. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

'Snow Lady'

Sun to part sun. Height 15". A dwarf daisy. Will bloom like an annual if the flowers are picked off. Zone 3.

LIATRIS (Spiked Gayfeather)

spicata

'Floristan Violet'

Full sun. Height 24". 3" spikes of violet. Excellent for cutting. Blooms in July. Zone 4.

'Floristan White'

Full sun. Height 24". Many erect creamy colored flower spikes. Superb for cutting. A reliable performer. Blooms in July. Zone 4.

'Kobold'

Full sun. Height 18". Rose-lavender flowers. Earliest bloom. Compact plant. Zone 4.

LIGULARIA

Specimen plant with large green leaves that have yellow flowers.

dentata

'Desdemona'

Full shade to part shade. Height 3-4'. Leaves bronze-green above, purple underneath. Orange daisy like flower. Blooms August/September. Zone 5.

stenocephala

'The Rocket'

Full shade to part shade. Height 3-4'. Bright golden yellow spires. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.

LILIUM (Garden Lily)

Oriental Lilies

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-3'. Flowers come in a variety of colors. Blooms July-August. Zone 3-4

'Hot Lips'

Full sun to part shade. Height 3-4'. White flowers that are slightly spotted. The midribs are yellow and red combined. Zone 4.

'Le Reve'

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-3'. Clear pink petals with yellow throat. Zone 4.

'Mona Lisa'

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-3'. Light pink flowers that fade to white towards the outside. Center of flowers are heavily speckled. Zone 4.

'Mr. Sam'

Full sun to part shade. Height 20-25". Dwarf variety. White flowers with blushed carmine stripes and prominent speckles. Zone 4.

'Stargazer'

Full sun to part shade. Height 3-4'. Vivid red flowers with white margins. Very fragrant. Zone 4.

Asiatic Pot Lilies

Full sun to part shade. Flowers come in a variety of colors. Blooms June-July.

'Butter Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 15-20". Butter yellow flowers. Extremely vigorous. Zone 3.

'Crimson Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 15-20". Deep carmine red flowers. Very floriferous. Zone 3.

'Orange Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 12-18". True orange flowers. Zone 4.

'Peach Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 15-20". Apricot-pink flowers with large yellow blotch on center of petal. Zone 4.

'Pink Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 15-20". Dark pink flowers have a light pink center. Zone 4.

'Snow Crystal Pixie'

Full sun to part shade. Height 15-20". Ivory-white flowers with not spotting. Brilliant red stamen. Zone 4.

Asiatic Lilies

'Cote D'Azur'

Full sun to part shade. Height 2-3'. Fuschia pink colored flowers that are slightly spotted at base. Zone 3.

'Disco'

Full sun to part shade. Height 20". Clear pink flowers bloom mid to late season. Zone 4.

LIMONIUM (Sea Lavender Statice)

latifolium

Full sun. Height 2'. The lavender flowers are great for cut flowers, and especially for drying. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.

LINUM (Perennial Flax)

flavum var compactum

Full sun to part shade. Height 12". Golden yellow flowers bloom May/June. Zone 5.

perenne

'Sapphire' (Blue)

Full sun. Height 18". Medium blue flowers. Foliage is fern like. Blooms May/June. Zone 5.

LIRIOPE (Lilyturf)

spicata (Majestic Lilyturf)

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-16". Rich violet crested flowers on stalks. Blooms July-September. Grass like foliage. Blue blackberry fruit appear in the fall. Great ornamental or edging plant. Zone 6.

'Silvery Sunproof'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-16". Violet spikes. White and green foliage. Blooms July-September. Zone 6.

'White'

Full sun to part sun. Height 18-24". White spikes bloom July-September. Zone 6.

'Variegata'

Full sun to part sun. Height 12-16". Lavender spikes. Green and cream leaves. Blooms July-September. Zone 6.

muscari

'Big Blue'

Shade to part shade. height 12-16". Violet spikes. White and green foliage. Blooms July-September. Zone 6.

LITHODORA diffusa

'Grace Ward'

Full sun to part shade. Height 6-12". Deep blue flowers. Low growing habit. Blooms May to June.
Zone 6.

LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower)

'Compliment Blue'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Produces large spikes of blue flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 6.

'Compliment Red'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Red flowers on spikes. Blooms July/August. Zone 6.

splendens

'Queen Victoria

Full sun to part sun. Height 36". Red foliage. Red flowers on spikes. Blooms July/August. Zone 6.

LUNARIA (Money Plant, Honesty)

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Fragrant purple and white flowers. Blooms May/June. Showy paper like, coin shaped seed pods form in summer and fall. Are highly valued for winter bouquets.

LUPINUS (Lupines)

Requires rich, well drained soil. Likes moisture and lots of sun to develop their best floral display.

Gallery Mix

Full to part sun. Dwarf 20" plants. Flowers are a mixture of blue, pink, red, white, or yellow. Zone 4.

Minarette Mix

Full to part sun. Height 20". Range of clear colors include yellow, blue, red, pink, and white. Zone 4.

Russel's Hybrid Mix

Full to part sun. Height 36". Sturdy, tightly packed spikes come in a wide range of colors. Zone 4.

LYCHNIS (Campion)

arkwrightii

'Vesuvius'

Full sun. Height 18". Bronze/maroon foliage enhances the vivid orange/red flowers. Zone 5.

chalcedonica (Maltese Cross)

Full sun. Height 3-4'. Scarlet-orange flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

coronaria (Rose campion)

'Alba'

Full sun. Height 18-25". Pure white 1” flowers are borne on stalks with attractive white, woolly foliage from Spring through early Summer. Zone 3.

'Angel Blush'

Full sun. Height 18-25". Produces white flowers with a soft pink eye. Drought tolerant. Zone 3.

LYSIMACHIA (Yellow Loosestrife)

punctata

Part sun to part shade. Height 1½-3 ft. Star shaped yellow flowers. Blooms June-August. Zone 4.

'Alexander'

Part sun to part shade. Height 18-22". Yellow flowers bloom in early summer. Sage-green foliage is variegated with a cream edge. This plant is more compact and tame than the species. Zone 4.

LYTHRUM (Purple Loosestrife)

Part sun to part shade. Height 36". Purple flowers. Blooms July/August. Can cause problems in ditches, ponds, and lakes. Another plant in these areas would be best. Zone 4

MALVA (Mallow)

Mallow Pink

Full to part sun. Height 24-30". Pink flowers bloom June/July. Zone 5.

sylvestris

'Windsor Castle

Full sun to part sun. Height 28". Flowers are purple with almost black veins. Blooms June-August. Zone 5.

MATRICARIA (Feverfew)

Feverfew is a well known herb.

'Ultra Double White'

Full sun. Height 24". Double white button like flowers have a yellow center. Good for drying. Blooms summer.

'White Star'

Full sun. Height 8". Double, white, chrysanthemum type flowers. Used for edging and drying.

MERTENSIA (Virginia Bluebells)

virginica

Full sun to part shade. Height 18-20". Pink buds with saphire blue bells. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

MONARDA (Bee Balm)

'Blue Stocking'

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. Violet blue flowers. Zone 3

'Cambridge Scarlet'

Full sun to part sun. Height 3-4'. Vivid crimson flowers in summer and fall. Zone 3.

'Gardenview Scarlet'

Full sun to part sun. Height 2-3'. This rather new cultivar has replaced the old standard. Large rich red flowers on long stems. Umch more mildew resistant than other types. Zone 3.

'Marshall's Delight'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-48". Hot pink flowers. Highly resistant to powdery mildew. Zone 3

'Prairie Night'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-48". Dark purple-lilac flowers. Zone 3

NEPETA GIGANTEA (Catmint)

'Six Hills Giant

Full sun. Height 36". Violet blue flowers bloom in the summer. An aromatic plant with small heart shaped, gray-green leaves. Drought and heat tolerant. Zone 4

x faassenii

'Dawn to Dusk'

Full sun. Height 18-24". Tiny rose-pink flowers bloom beginning in early summer. Zone 4.

OSTEOSPERMUM (African Daisy)

barberiae var. compactum

'Lavender Mist'

Full to part sun. Height 12-18". The 3" daisy-like flowers open white and mature to soft lavender purple. Prefers good drainage. Zone 4b.

PAEONIA (Garden Peony)

Peonies are among the most popular of perennials because of their long life and dependable flowering habit. These plants produce huge fragrant, double flowers.

x Red

Full to partial sun. Very early double red flowers. Blooms in May. Height 24". Nice compact form. Zone 4.

lactiflora

'Benjamin Franklin'

Full to partial sun. Height 40". Double dark crimson flowers. Blooms in June. Zone 4.

'Duchesse de Nemours'

Full to partial sun. Height 36". Double white flowers. Blooms in June. Zone 4.

'Festiva Maxima'

Full to partial sun. Height 32". White flowers with red specks. Blooms in June. Zone 4.

'Karl Rosenfield'

Full to partial sun. Height 32". Double purple-red flowers. Blooms in June. Zone 4.

'Monsieur Jules Elie'

Full to partial sun. Height 34". Light rose pink flowers. Very fragrant. Zone 4.

'Sarah Bernhardt'

Full to partial sun. Height 40". Light rose-pink flowers. Blooms in June. Zone 4.

Japanese

'Bowl of Beauty'

Full to part sun. Height 24". The flower coloration is outstanding with the fuchsia-rose colored guards and pale lemon staminodes. Blooms mid to late spring. Zone 3.

'Charles Burgess'

Full to part sun. Height 36". Deep crimson flowers with burgundy centers accentuated by light golden tipped staminodium. Large bloom set off by thick dark green foliage. Blooms mid to late spring. Zone 3.

'Hit Parade'

Full to part sun. Height 32". A very good rose pink gives a showy display in the garden. Color lightens toward petal edges. Blooms mid to late spring. Zone 3.

suffruticosa (Tree Peony)

Full to part sun. Height 48". Large semi-double flowers in the colors pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Blooms in late May.

PAPAVER (Poppy)

nudicale (Iceland Poppy)

'Champagne Bubbles'

Full sun to part sun. Height 14-16". Delicate, airy flowers with a crepe-like texture rise above the low foliage on strong stems. Zone 3.

orientale (Oriental Poppy)

Hairy basal leaves. Delicate, crepe-like textured flowers have black stamens.

'Allegro'

Sun to part sun. Grows 16" tall. 6" scarlet flowers with black eyes. Compact habit. Zone 3.

'Beauty of Livermore'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Deep oxblood red flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Brilliant'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Vivid fiery scarlet flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

Mix

Full to part sun. Height 30". A mixture of colors that include red, ornage and pink flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Pinnacle'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Bicolor white flowers with scarlet edges. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Prince of Orange'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Brilliant orange to scarlet flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Princess Victoria Louise'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Salmon-pink flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Queen Alexander'

Full to part sun. Height 30". Bright salmon-pink flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

'Raspberry Queen'

Full to part sun. Height 34". Huge dark rose pink flowes. Later blooming variety. Zone 3.

'Watermelon'

Full sun. Height 30". Pinkish-red flower with black dots near the center. Spectacular and eye-catching border plant. Vigorous, free-flowering and low maintenance. Zone 3.

PARDACANDA (Candy Lily)

norrisi

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Mix of yellow, orange or red flowers. Blooms Jun/July. Zone 5.

PENSTEMON (Bearded Tongue)

Full sun and a well-drained soil is best. Excellent drainage is very important. Tubular flowers are bearded and produced on spikes rising from foliage, rosettes, or mounds that are usually evergreen. Use in the perennial border for naturalizing or as a cut flower.

barbatus

'Elfin Pink'

Full sun. Height 18". Flowers rose pink tinged with salmon. Very long blooming period. Zone 4.

'Nana Rondo'

Full sun. Height 15-18". Long glossy leaves form low clumps. Pink, white and blue flowers extend up similar to foxglove. Zone 3.

'Prairie Dusk'

Full sun to part shade. Height 18". Showy hybrid with rose purple flowers. Hardy and vigorous. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

'Prairie Fire'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-34". Red foliage with white flowers. Zone 4.

digitalis

'Husker Red'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-34". Red foliage with white flowers. Zone 4.

hartwegii

'Perennial Blend'

Full sun. Height 16". Large flowers bloom in summer. A mix of solid and bi-colors. Zone 4.

'Scarlet Queen'

Full sun. Height 20". Large, scarlet red flowers. Zone 5.

palmeri

Full sun to part sun. Height 40". White with pink spots. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

pinifolius

Full sun to part sun. Height 8". Orange-scarlet flowers on pine like foliage. Blooms June/July. Zone 2.

PEROVSKIA (Russian Sage)

atriplicifolia

Full sun. Height 4'. Winner for 1994. Cut-leaf, fragrant, gray foliage. Large spires of silver-blue flowers. Blooms July/August. Foliage color contrasts well with pale or bright flowers. Needs good drainage. Cut back hard in late fall or early spring. Zone 5.

"Little Spire'

Full sun. Height 25". A wonderful shorter cultivar with lavender-blue flowers against silvey folaige. Selected for its short upright habit that prevents it from leaning in the landscape. Blooms late summer. Zone 5.

PERSICARIA

'Red Dragon'

Full sun. Height 24". Foliage can be different shades of color depending on temperature. Spring foliage is deep burgundy with mint and silver turning more green toward summer. Clump forming. Blooms small white flowrs in late summer.

PHLOX (Phlox)

paniculata (Tall Phlox, Garden Phlox)

'Becky Towe'

Full sun. Height 20-28". Fragrant brilliant coral-rose flowers wit darker magenta centers. Variegated foliage.

'Blue Boy'

Full sun. Height 36". Nearest true blue with some lavender flowers. Blooms July/August.

'Bright Eyes'

Full sun. Height 36". Pink flowers with red eyes. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'David'

Full sun. Height 24". Clump forming perennial. Fragrant white flowers held up with sturdy, thin, oblong leaves. Mildew resistant. Zone 4.

'Eva Cullum'

Full sun. Height 24-48". Conical heads of clear pink blooms with darker eye. Blooms July to August. Zone 4.

'Fairest One'

Full sun. Height 24". Shell pink flowers on large, well formed heads. Bloom July/August. Zone 4

'Fairy's Petticoat'

Full sun. Height 24-48". Light pink flowers have a red eye. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Franz Schubert'

Full sun. Height 24-48". Lilac flowers with star-shaped, darker eye. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Juliet'

Full sun. Height 24-48". Lilac flowers with star-shaped, darker eye. Blooms July/August. Zone 4

'Laura'

Full sun. Height 36". Clump forming perennial. Fragrant pure pink flowers held up with sturdy branches. Zone 4.

'Mt. Fuji'

Full sun. Height 36". Enormous heads of white flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Mt. Fujiyama'

Full sun. Height 24-48". Dense white flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Norah Leigh'

Full to part sun. Height 36". Variegated leaves are creamy white with a small island of green in the center. Blush pink flowers with darker pink centers bloom mid-late summer. Zone 4.

'Orange Perfection'

Full sun. Height 36". Orange flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Starfire'

Full sun. Height 36". Considered one of the best reds. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Tenor'

Full sun. Height 36". Bright red flowers. Blooms in early July/August. Zone 4.

'The King'

Full sun. Height 36". Deep purple flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern)

francheti {=alkekeng}

Full sun. Height 20". Small white flowers in the spring. Large, orange-scarlet pods in July/August. Zone 3.

PHYSOSTEGIA (Obedient Plant or False Dragonhead)

virginiana

'Pink Bouquet'

Full sun to part sun. Height 36". Rose pink flowers on stems ablove the foliage. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Summer Snow'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Pure white flowers above the foliage. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Vivid'

Full sun to part sun. Height 20". Deep pink flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

'Variegata'

Full sun to part sun. Height 24-30". Violet-rose flowers. Leaves are green with a white edge. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower)

grandiflorus

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Dark blue balloon shaped flowers that open up. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Album'

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". White balloon-shaped flowers that open up. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Mariesii'

Full sun to part sun. Height 14". Violet-blue balloon shaped flowers that open up. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Sentimental Blue'

Full sun to part sun. Height 6-8". An outstanding dwarf selection that produces full size flowers. Long blooming, blue flowers. Zone 3.

'Shell Pink' (Fuji Pink)

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Light pink balloon shaped flowers that open up. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

POLEMONIUM (Jacob's Ladder)

caeruleum

Full shade to part shade. Height 20". Sky blue flowers. Blooms April/May. Foliage has fern like appearance. Does best in well drained soils rich in organic matter. Zone 3.

'Brise d'Anjou'

Part shade. Height 12". Cream and Green variegated foliage. Violet blue flowers that bloom May-July. Zone 4.

POLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal)

odoratum

'Variegatum'

Full sun to shade. Height 12-18". Green leaves edged with creamy-white stripes. Fragrant white bell shaped flowers under the leaves. Blooms May/June. Zone 2.

Polygonum (Fleece Flower)

cuspidatum

'Compactum'

Full sun to part sun. Height 10-24". Clusters of pale pink flowers which open to red. Blooms June/August. Zone 4.

POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil)

napalensis

'Miss Willmont'

Full sun. Height 12". Scarlet red flowers with pink eyes. Blooms June-September. Zone 2.

PULMONARIA (Lungwort)

longifolia

'British Sterling'

Full shade to part shade. Height 12". Magenta buds open to blue flowers. Silvery white spots fused around the middle of the leaf forming a green ring around the edge. Blooms April/May. Zone 4.

'E. B. Anderson'

Full shade to part shade. Height 10". Pink flowers in March. Zone 4.

'Roy Davidson'

Full shade to part shade. Height 8-10". Pink flowers turn light blue as they mature. Long, narrow, smaller, basal leaves marked with silver spots. Zone 4.

PULSATILLA (Pasque Flower)

Drainage is important. Woolly bud, followed by large stunning flowers in April. Fuzzy seed heads appear after bloom. Lovely, deeply cut foliage.

vulgaris

Full sun to light shade. Height 12". Furry plant emerges with violet-purple flowers. Blooms in April. Zone 4.

PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy)

See "Tanacetum"

RATIBIDA (Prairie Coneflower)

columnifera

Full sun. Height 24". Yellow and red flowers have a brown center. Blooms June/July. Zone 3.

RODGERISIA

aesculifolia

Full sun to part sun. Height 36". Creamy white flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 3.

RUDBECKIA (Black-Eyed Susan, or Gloriosa Daisy)

fulgida var. sullivantii

'Goldstrum' (Black-Eyed Susan)

Full sun to part sun. Height 36". Golden-yellow petals encircle a nearly black cone. Blooms July/August. 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. Zone 4.

hirta

'Goldilocks' (Biennial in Utah)

Full to part sun. Height 10" Gold daisy with dark center. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

'Marmalade' (Biennial in Utah)

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Bright orange flowers surround a nearly black cone. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

nitida

'Autumn Sun' (Also known as "Herbstonne")

Full sun. Height 5-7'. Yellow flowers on branches. May need staking in windy areas. Blooms July-September. Zone 4.

RUTA (Meadow Rue)

graveolens

Full sun to part shade. Height 18". Gray-green segmented foliage. Yellow flowers. Blooms June/July. Will tolerate a dry area. Zone 5

SAGE

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SALVIA (Sage)

officinalis

Full to part sun. Height 18". Lavender flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

superba

'Blue Queen'

Full sun. Height 18". Spires of rich purple flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

'Mainacht' (May Night)

Full sun. Height 18". Indigo blue flowers. Blooms June/July. 1997 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Zone 5.

'Ostfriesland' (East Friesland)

Full sun. Height 15". Violet purple flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

'Rose Queen'

Full sun. Height 18". Rose flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

'Snow Hill'

Full sun. Height 18". White flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton)

chamaecyparissus

Full sun. Height 14". Silver-gray aromatic woolly foliage. Excellent edging plant in the rock garden. Small yellow flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 6.

SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower)

caucasica

'House Hybrid Mix'

Full sun. Height 18". A delightful plant border and good for cut flowers. Named pincushion flower because it looks like a cushion with pins sticking out. Pink, lavender and white flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 4.

columbiaria

'Butterfly Blue'

Full sun. Height 15". Lavender-blue flowers that look like pins sticking out of a cushion. Blooms June/July. 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year. Zone 4.

'Pink Mist'

Full sun. Height 15". Pink flowers that look like pins sticking out of a cushion. Blooms May-August. Zone 4.

SEDUM (Upright Sedum)

specatbile

'Brilliant'

Full sun Height 16". Red-pink flowers. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

'Carmen'

Full sun Height 18". Rose-pink flowers. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

'Star Dust'

Full sun Height 18-24". White flowers with a hing of cream. Blooms August/September. Zone 4.

x 'Autumn Joy'

Full sun. Height 18-24". Clusters of salmon-pink flowers turn bronze -red. Blooms August/September. Zone 2.

x 'Mohrchen'

Full sun. Height 18-24". Bronze-red foliage. Ruby-red flowers. Blooms August/ September. Zone 2.

SOLIDAGO (Golden Rod)

sphacelata

'Golden Fleece'

Full sun. Height 18". Golden flowers. Blooms August-October. Zone 4.

STOKESIA (Stokes' Aster)

laevis

'Blue Danube'

Full sun. Height 12-18". Large deep lavender-blue flowers. Blooms July- Frost. Zone 5.

'Klaus Jelitto'

Full sun. Height 18". Pale blue flowers. Blooms in July. Zone 5.

'Mary Gregory'

Full sun. Height 18". Large yellow flowers. Blooms July- Frost. Zone 5.

'Purple Parasols'

Full sun. Height 18". Deep violet flowers. Blooms July-September. Zone 5.

'Silver Moon'

Full sun. Height 18". White flowers. Blooms in July. Zone 5.

TANACETUM (Painted Daisy)

cocciueum

'Robinson's Mix'

Full sun. Height 16-18". Vivid daisy like flowers on stiff stems. A mix of pink, rose, and red flowers. Blooms June-July. Zone 3.

TEUCRIUM (Germander)

chamaedrys

Part sun to shade. Height 12". Dwarf, shrubby plant with glossy green foliage. Rose flowers in June/July. Zone 4.

THALICTRUM (Meadow-Rue)

aquilegifolium

'Album'

Full sun to part sun. Height 24". Pure white flowers. Blooms June/July. Zone 5.

rochebrunianum (Lavender Mist)

Full sun to part sun. Height 4-6'. Reddish-purple flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 4.

TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort)

andersoniana

'Bill Berry Eyes'

Full sun to part sun. Height 20". Lilac flowers with wide white edges. Narrow foliage. Zone 3.

'Concord Grape'

Full sun to part sun. Height 15-18". Attractive frosty blue foliage makes a great background for the 1½" rich purple flowers. Lots of color over an extended period of time. Blooms early summer. Zone 4.

'Red Grape'

Full to part sun. Height 15-20". Reddish-purple colored flowers. Bluish foliage. Blooms June-Sept. Zone 3.

virginia

'Red Cloud'

Full sun to part sun. Height 15-18". Rosy-red flowers. Blooms May-June. Zone 3.

'Zwanenburg Blue'

Full sun to part sun. Height 18-24". Violet-purple flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

TRICYRTIS (Japanese Toad Lily)

hirta

Full shade to part shade. Height 24". Purple and white flowers. Blooms August/September. Zone 5.

'Miyazaki'

Full shade to part shade. Height 30". Soft purple flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.

TROLLIUS (Globe Flower)

chinensis

'Golden Queen'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30". Large golden orange buttercup flowers in June/July. Zone 3.

'Orange Princess'

Full sun to part sun. Height 30-36". Orange-yellow flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 3.

verbascum (Mullein)

'Jackie'

Full to part sun. Height 18". Peach colored blossoms with rose-pink overtones. Fuzzy stamens are plum-rose. Prefers well-drained soil. Zone 5.

VERONICA

austriaca

ssp. teucrium 'Crater Lake Blue'

Full sun to part shade. Height 18". Bright blue flowers. Blooms May/June. Zone 4.

Sightseeing

Full to part sun. Grows 24". Mix of white, pink, and blue on uniform spikes. Good cut flowers. Zone 3.

x 'Sunny Border Blue'

Full sun to part sun. Height 18". Dark blue flowers. Blooms July/August. Zone 5.