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DISTINCTIVE GARDENS

PERENNIALS 2020 LOWELL PK RD DIXON, IL 815.285.0014

2011

ACHILLEA m. Saucy Seduction 18-24"h

SUMMER

(Yarrow) Flowers open intense fuschia pink, lightening to medium pink. New flowers are produced all summner, providing an array of color over an extended period.

AGASTACHE f, Golden Jubilee 20"h

SUMMER

(Annise Hyssop) Dense spikes of lavender-blue florets crown symmetrical, branching plants. Striking golden foliage with attractive serrated leaves and alluring mint fragrance when crushed. Named to commemorate the 50 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

AJUGA Black Scallop 3-6"h

SPRING

(Black Scallop Bugleweed) Attractive smaller-scale groundcover with glossy, near-black, scalloped leaves. Deep blue flowers on short spikes in spring.

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ASTILBE Color Flash 18"h

SPRING

(Astilbe) Bluish pink flower spikes. Burgundy/purple foliage changing to vibrant orange, red and bronze in fall. Flower and foliage color combo make a unique and showy Astilbe variety.

ASTILBE Color Flash Lime 22"h

SPRING

(Astilbe) Soft pink flower spikes, light green - almost yellow - foliage.

ASTILBE Delft Lace 24-36"h

SUMMER

(False Spirea) Exciting new variety with deep blue-green waxy foliage with a silver overlay, strong reddish stems add color and bare more open panicles of delicate peachpink flowers, coarse foliage and strong stems.

ASTILBE Visions in Red 15"h

SPRING

(Astilbe) Deep red buds open to a pinkish red flower on dense fuzzy plumes. Red stems and bronze foliage.

ANEMONE h. 30-36" h

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(Japanese Anemone) 3 in wide, pale pink flowers on tall scapes above green, grape-like leaves. Excellent choice for cold climates with shorter growing seasons since it blooms 1 to 2 weeks earlier than the hybrids. Breaks dormancy late.

ASTILBE Younique Silvery Pink 16-20"h

SUMMER

(Astilbe) Pale Pink plumes. Compact foilage with fragrant, prolific triangular plumes.

AQUILEGIA v. LEPRECHAUN GOLD 24"h

SPRING

(Columbine) Large, violet flowers. Striking golden and green, marbled foliage.

ASTILBE c. Vision in Pink 18-20"h

SUMMER

(Astilbe) Pale pink plumes with a dense, upright form. Large, blue-green leaves with a coarse texture form a robust clump.

ASTER Blue Autumn 20-24"

FALL

(Aster) Violet Blue, daisy-like flowers on upright, strong, disease risistant plants.

ASTILBE j. Koblenz 24-48"h

SPRING

(Plume Flower) Rose-pink plumes above bright green foliage with double leaves.

ASTER l. Lady in Black 36"h

SUMMER

Dutch selection. Branched stems with tiny black purple foliage contrasts nicely with small white flowers. Fertile well drained alkaline soil.


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BRUNNERA m. Looking Glass 12-15"h

SPRING

(Heartleaf Brunnera) A selection from "Jack Frost" As they age, the leaves become solid silver and cupped downward. Tiny blue flowers above young foliage which is lightly silvered green veins.

BUDDLEIA Adonis Blue 4-5'h

SUMMER

(Butterfly Bush) Deep purple, fragrant flowers, extra bushy plant that attracts butterflies.

BUDDLEIA Bi Color 6-8'h

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(Butterfly bush) Selection by Michael Dirr out of 'Honeycomb'. The first buddleia to offer bicolor inflorescenses. Fragrant, Lavender and yellow flowers occur on panicles up to 10" long. Gray-green foliage. Compact habit.

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CAMPANULA Pink Octopus 15"

SPRING

(Bellflower) Japanese lantern buds open to striking pink, octopus-like flowers. Over 50 blooms flutter down from the nicely upright flowering branches above strong, deeply cut foliage. Unique and interesting. Long bloom time and easy to grow.

CAMPANULA Samantha 7-11"h

SPRING

(Bellflower) Lovely mats of foliage display blue-violet 1" wide flowers. A slow spreader great for well drained border. Sporadic re-bloom with deadheading.

CAMPANULA Sarastro 18"h

SUMMER

(Bellflower) Plants are covered in 2.5" long, bell-shaped icy grape flowers. A shorter form of 'Kent Belle' with better branching and a more upright habit.

CAMPANULA g. Freya BUDDLEIA Butterfly Heaven 6'

SUMMER

(Butterfly Bush) Highly floriferous selection with very large, fragrant, lilac purple flowers up to 12" long. Well-branched habit. Silvery grey foliage ages to green.

BUDDLEIA d. Black Knight 5-7'h

SUMMER

(Butterfly Bush) Dark purple flowers in long trusses. Hardy and vigorous. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Prune in spring. Breaks dormancy late.

BUDDLEIA d. Royal Red 5-7'h

SUMMER

(Butterfly Bush) fragrant, rich purple-red flowers. Large clusters. Award winner. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Prune in spring. Breaks dormancy late.

CAMPANULA Dickon's Gold 4-6'h

SUMMER

(Bellflower) Bright gold foliage forms low growing, dense clump. Lavender blue, star-shaped flowers give striking contrast. Part shade results in lime green foliage.

16"h

SUMMER

(Clustered Bellflower) Dense Clusters of lilac purple, starshaped flowers up strong, long stems.

CARYOPTERIS Lil Miss Sunshine 30-36" h

SUMMER

(Bluebeard) Shiny yellow foliage combines with abundant blue flowers for a show of color all season long. Compact habit great for landscape and container shrub.

CHRYSANTHEMUM Matchsticks 18-24"h

FALL

(Hardy Garden Mum) Like fireworks! This quilled mum has spoon shaped petals that are golden yellow with fire red tips just like a matchstick. Compact, upright, green foliage does not require staking.

CIMICIFUGA r. Pink Spike 48-60"h

SUMMER

(Bugbane) Dark bronze purple foliage with long spikes of soft pink flowers


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COREOPSIS Cosmic Eye 12-15"h

SUMMER

(Tickseed) Short, compact selection. Many 1.5-2" sunny yellow blossoms with burgundy red eye produced over long period.

COREOPSIS Galexy 12"

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(Tickseed) Short, compact selection. 2 inch, fluffy semidouble to double, canary yellow flowers are produced over a very long period.

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ECHINACEA Firebird 25"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Large 3.5" flaming red-orange flowers with deeply reflexed petals and lg. dark coppery brown cones.

ECHINACEA Green Jewel 20-24"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Fragrant light green flowers with green cone. Flowers hold their color as they age.

ECHINACEA Hot Papaya COREOPSIS Moonbeam 18"h

SUMMER

(Tickseed) Creamy yellow flowers atop soft needle-like clumps of foliage all summer. Well drained medium rich soil.

30-36" h

(Coneflower) Red-orange pom-pom flowers with a papaya orange halo are very fragrant.

ECHINACEA Irresistible 32"h

COREOPSIS Sienna Sunset 16-20"h 35"w

SUMMER

(Tickseed) Uniquely colored, produces massess of rich burnt sienna blossoms which lighten to peach as they age. Bright green threadleaf foliage.

SUMMER

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Rainbow sherbert colored, double flowers emerge yellow, and mature to coral pink w/ deep pink pompom and citron yellow center. Blossoms are 3.5" and are fragrant.

ECHINACEA Magnus COREOPSIS v. Moonray 18-24"h

SUMMER

(Threadleaf Coreopsis) Light, creamy yellow flowers are prolific. Forms an airy clump of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems.

36"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Huge flat flower heads of rose-pink. Attractive seed heads in fall and winter. well drained fertile soil.

ECHINACEA Primadonna DICENTRA King of Hearts 10"h

SPRING

(Bleeding heart) Rosy pink flowers. Fine cut fern-leaf grayish foliage. Heat tolerant. Blooms continuously throughout summer. Well drained humusy soil.

DICENTRA s. Gold Heart 30"h

SPRING

(Bleeding Heart) Same old fashioned Bleeding Heart with pink flowers but with bright golden-yellow foliage, use as an accent plant in the shady woodland garden.

36"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Deep rose, sturdy, double-petalled flowers with golden-tipped cones.

ECHINACEA p. Magnus Superior 40"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) A new and improved selection of Magnus. Deep lavender-pink blossoms, dark stem color and coppery orange cones.

ECHINACEA p. Ruby Star 36"h

SUMMER

(Coneflower) Huge, deep rose pink flat flower heads. Attractive seed heads in fall and winter.


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FILIPENDULA Red Umbrellas 30"h

SUMMER

(Meadow Sweet Plume) Reddish-pink plume like flowers. Deeply cut, green leaves with red centers and red striping along the veins. Will tolerate soggy soil.

GERANIUM Brookside 12-18"h

SUMMER

(Cranesbill) Best blue, large cup-shaped flowers, blooms longer than Johnson’s Blue, fast growing. Well drained soil.

GERANIUM Elke 10"h

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(Cranesbill) Large blooms of fluorescent pink blooms have white at center and edges. Extended bloom time April to fall. Tolerates wide range of growing conditions including drought.

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HEUCHERA Autumn Leaves 8-15"h 18"w (Coral Bells) Mid-sized leaves of red in the spring, taupe in the summer, and ruby red in the fall. Heat and humidity tolerant.

HEUCHERA Berry Marmalade 12-18"h 28"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) A large and bold foliage plant with deep purple-black leaves and a silvery veil. Thick leaves stand up to intense heat and cold.

HEUCHERA Blackberry Crisp 7-17"h 16"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Crinkled and crisp leaves with a tight mounding habit. Leaves change from deep burgundy in spring to deep purple-black in fall. Short white flowers in spring.

GERANIUM Tiny Monster 16-18"h

SUMMER

(Cranesbill) Mounds of finely cut green foliage with small purple pink flowers; excellent ground cover for mass planting

HEUCHERA Cherry Cola 6-18"h 14"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Lovely rust red leaves and cherry red flowers. Round leaves, great foliage color and long bloom time and very showy flowers.

GERANIUM p. Midnight Blues 14"h

SUMMER

(Cranesbill) Sky blue flowers w/rose veining contrast nicely with black-purple, glossy foliage.

GEUM Totally Tangerine 30"h

SUMMER

(Avens) Tall, strong stems carry loads of bright apricot to tangerine orange flowers. Deep green, fuzzy foliage forms a compact 14" mound.

HEMEROCALLIS Stella D'Oro 18-24"h

HEUCHERA Electric Lime 12-16"h 28"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) The big sister to 'Electra' sporting red veins in cool temperature on huge leaves, lime tinted foliage forms tight mounds with densely packed white flowers. Heat and humidity tolerant.

HEUCHERA Fire Chief 10-15"h 14"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red make a medium sized mound. These are topped with bicolored pink and white flowers on dark red stems. Blooms continuosly spring, summer, and fall.

SUMMER

(Stella D'Oro Daylily) Nice clumping slender green foliage. Lemon yellow 3" flowers. Rebloomer.

HEUCHERA Ginger Ale 12"-14"h

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Effervescent flowers in shades of ginger yellow to light pink erupt from ginger ale colored leaves; good in containers and borders


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HEUCHERA Ginger Peach 10-18"h 24"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Ruffled leaves with ever changing color: peach to coral to toasted copper and rose. Grown for its interesting and always changing foliage.

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HEUCHERA Marvelous Marble 24"h

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Creamy white flowers on sort stems above purple foliage in spring. Leaves mature to green with distinct dark veins.

HEUCHERA Green Spice 9-28"h

HEUCHERA Midas Touch

SPRING

(Coral Bells or Alum Root) Dark gray-edged silver leave with purple venation. Exceptional fall color of pumpkin neon-orange. Hummingbird/butterfly attractant.

HEUCHERA Havanna 8-10"h 12-14"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Dense wands of cerise pink flowers over swirling yellow-lime leaves veiled in white. Compact form and reblooming habit. Prefers shade.

HEUCHERA Hercules 10-15"w 18-20"h

SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Fantastic foliage and flowers. Heavily marbled green and cream leaves are very stable. Strong grower; forms a sizable mound. Contrasting deep scarlet flowers.

HEUCHERA Lime Marmalade 10-16"h 24"w

HEUCHERA Lipstick SPRING

(Coral Bells) Mounds of silver-veiled green leaves give rise to masses of flower spikes of an intense lipstick red. Reblooming flowers make this a great border plant. Great in rock garden and crevices.

HEUCHERA Mahogany 16"w 8-14"h

SPRING

HEUCHERA Midnight Bayou 11-28"h 21"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Maple-like leaves of purple with black veins foiled in silver with light pink flowers. Leaf color changes with the season from red purple to silvered purple.

HEUCHERA Midnight Rose 10-24"h

SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Hot pink polka dots adorn this vigorous growing "Obsidian" sport. Pink flecks emerge in spring and continue to enlarge and brighten before lightening to cream as the season progresses. Bold, black, and beautiful for sunny locations.

HEUCHERA Peach Crisp SPRING

(Coral Bells) Ruffled lime colored leaves and a large mounding habit. Showy in mixed beds, mass planting and in containers.

9-18"h 14"w

9-14"h 14"w

(Coral Bells) Seersuckered, ruffled, and fluted foliage of peach and gold, heavily veiled, compact, vigorous plant.

SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Ruffled, mahogany red beauty. Foliage changes from spring purple tones to summer red tones.

6-15"h 14"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) A visual marvel. Extremely ruffled peach to amber leaf color on a tight mound. Prefers full sun and good drainage.

HEUCHERA Root Beer 6-18"h 14"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Lovely root beer colored foliage forms a mound of color year round. Creamy yellow flowers bloom in spring.

HEUCHERA Sonic Smash 12-16"h

SUMMER

(Coral Bells) Vigorous growth habit, huge 5-6" deeply lobed emerald green leaves display deep red to wine veination, light silver overlay, and scalloped green margins. White flowers.


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HEUCHERA Southern Comfort

HEUCHERELLA Solar Power

24"w 14-22"h

(Foamy Bells) Deep red splattered leaves of yellow gold to lime green in sun to part shade. Full shade produces a lime green leaf with splatters of deep red.

SPRING

Huge cinnamon-peach leaves and a lush habit. This plant makes a bold foliage statement. Creamy white flowers erupt in late summer. Foliage color changes from cinnamon peach to burnished copper to amber. Bred to do well in humidity.

12-16"h 20"w

SPRING

HEUCHERELLA Sweet Tea 20-27"h 28"w

HEUCHERA Sugar Plum 12-26"h 18"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Frosty plum-purple leaves make a full mound of evergreen foliage. Silvery pink flowers rise 26 inches and frequently rebloom.

HEUCHERA Vienna 7-16"h 15"w

SPRING

(Coral Bells) Compact plant produces many rose-pink flowers on tight spikes which re-bloom. Veiled, multi-toned orange-red leaves.

SPRING

(Foamy Bells) Huge cinnamon starts are surrounded by lovely orange tea colored borders. The most intensely colored plant, big, palmately cut leaves darken in summer and lighten up in fall.

HEUCHERELLA Yellowstone Falls 6-10"h 24"w

SPRING

(Foamy Bells) Groundcover heucherella has chartreuse lobed leaves with deep crimson markings.

HIBISCUS Kopper King HEUCHERELLA Brass Lantern 20"h

SUMMER

(Foamy Bells) Outstanding vigor combined with brassy gold and red spring color on maple shaped leaves.

HEUCHERELLA Golden Zebra 10-18"h 15"w

SPRING

(Foamy Bells) Bright yellow, feathery leaves are boldly marked with dark-red.

HEUCHERELLA Gunsmoke 13-19"h 25"w

SUMMER

(Foamy Bells) Lovely maple-shaped leaves with purple red tones on new growth, maturing to silver with dark veins. White flowers in early summer.

HEUCHERELLA Redstone Falls 10-15"h 36"w

SPRING

(Foamy Bells) Groundcover Heucherella with broad coppery colored leaves with dark veins in spring/summer and changing to reds and browns in fall/winter.

42"h

SUMMER

(Rose Mallow) 3-5 lobed maple-cut leaves that have consistent copper-red coloring. The underside of the leaf is orange-red. White flowers have a bright red eye & are up to 12� across with some ruffling and overlapping. Well drained soil.

HIBISCUS Pink Elephant 5-6'h

SUMMER

(Rose Mallow) The largest flowers ever seen on a hibiscus. Pink, ruffled flowers with overlapping petals and a deep red eye open flat to a full 1 ft wide. Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, native cultivar.

HIBISCUS Sultry Kiss 4-5'h

SUMMER

(Rose Mallow) Magenta-red 9-11" flowers on reddish purple stems from mid-summer to frost. Bronze maple-like leaves mature to deep green. Forms well-branched, upright clump.

HIBISCUS Summer Storm 4'h

SUMMER

(Rose Mallow) Deep wine purple foliage, a compact habit, 8" diameter pink flowers with rose veining and a deep magenta eye, and an extra long bloom time through early fall. Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, native cultivar.


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HIBISCUS Torchy 4'h

SUMMER

(Rose Mallow) Deep red blooms up to 12" wide. Bright green, tri-lobed foliage. Fall color yellow. Tolerant of dry to wet conditions.

HOSTA Autumn Frost 12-16"h

SUMMER

(Hosta) Sport of "First Frost" Frosty blue leaves w/bright yellow wide margins that lighten to creamy white in summer. Light lavender flowers.

HOSTA Designer Genes 18-24"h

SUMMER

(Hosta) Brilliant yellow leaves emerge in spring from deep wine red shoots. Foliage eventually mellows to chartreuse. Red stems have purple flowers.

HOSTA Empress Wu 3-4'h

SUMMER

(Hosta) This is the largest known hosta available. Makes a tremendous focal point. Huge, thick, dark green, deeply veined leaves form a massive upright clump. Pale, reddish violet flowers.

HOSTA Eskimo Pie 26-30"

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(Hosta) Sport of "Northern Exposure" Puckered leaves emerge with creamy white centers, chartreuse jetting and blue-green margins. Centers lighten to white and jetting turns apple-green. White flowers.

IRIS Black Gamecock 2-3'h

3-4'h

FALL

(Hydrangea) Pink flowered form of Annabelle. Rebloomer.

HYPERICUM c. Brigadoon 12-18"h

SPRING

(St. Johns Wort) Electric yellow-green foliage. Makes great groundcover. Prefers average to loose, well-drained soil.

SUMMER

(Iris) Rapid growth and spreading when sited properly. Huge 4-5" flowers bloom rapidly each year. Flowers open flat to display velvety deep purple petals with narrow gold signal.

KIRENGESHOMA palmata 30"h

SUMMER

(Yellow Wax Bells) Pale yellow flowers on purple stems. Shrub like plant with erect stems. Maple like leaves. Funnel shaped flowers, 1-2" long of waxy yellow color.

LAMIUM Anne Greenaway 6-8"h

SPRING

(Spotted Dead Nettle) Exquisite blend of chartreuse, silver, medium green and mint green leaves; mauve flowers; great groundcover

LAMIUM Aureum 4"-6"h

SPRING

(Spotted Dead Nettle) Golden yellow/green leaves with silvery white centers. Pink flowers bloom April to July.

LAMIUM Purple Dragon 4-8"h

SPRING

(Spotted Dead Nettle) Spikes of rich purple flowers over silvery foliage

LAMIUM m. Orchid Frost 4-6"h

HYDRANGEA Invincibelle Spirit

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(Spotted Dead Nettle) Trailing stems bearing shimmering silvery centers and scalloped blue green margins. Appears much more resistant to foliar diseases. Showy and heavy blooming with orchid-pink flowers. Well drained soil.

LAMIUM m. Pink Pewter 4-8"h

SPRING

(Spotted Dead Nettle) Silver and green foliage with clear pink flowers. Well drained soil.


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LEUCANTHEMUM Banana Cream 15-18"h

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(Shasta Daisy) 4" flowers open lemon yellow, then brighten to light butter cream. Vigorous grower with excellent disease resistance. Compact foliage.

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NEPETA Walker's Low 18-24"h

SUMMER

(Catmint) Gray-green foliage. Soft lavender-blue flowers. Lovely with yellow or gold achilleas. Ordinary well drained soil.

PAEONIA Sahohime White LIATRIS s. Kobold 24"h (Gay feather, Blazing star) Compact plant. Rose-lavender flowers. Earliest to bloom in the Liatris family. Moderately fertile, sandy soil. Avoid soggy soils during winter.

4-5'h

SPRING

(Tree Peony) White cupped petal with pale reddish-purple eye zone; a beautiful semi-double flower

PAEONIA s. Hoki LIGULARIA d. Britt-Marie Crawford 36-40"h

SUMMER

(Ragwort) A spectacular new introduction with large dark chocolate-maroon leaves with dark purple undersides, rather flat orange-yellow flowers bloom late summer creating a stunning color combination. Prefers cool, moist areas.

LOBELIA s. Fan Scarlet 24"h

SUMMER

(Cardinal Flower) Compact bronze foliage with scarlet flowers. Vigorous base-branching habit. Rich, moist, peaty, well drained soil. Performs best mulched with protection from cold, wet winters.

MONARDA Cambridge Scarlet 3-4'h

SUMMER

(Bee Balm) Vivid, crimson flowers in summer. Attracts butterfly and hummingbird.

4-5'h

SPRING

(Tree Peony) Bright scarlet flowers. Woody stems distinguish this peony from herbaceous varieties. It is not a tree but a perennial shrub. Afternoon shade helps preserve blooms.

PENNISETUM a. Sky Rocket

PENSTEMON Dark Towers 36-42"h

SUMMER

(Beardtongue) Foliage is deep wine purple through the summer and heat. Masses of lavender pink flowers atop upright stems.

PEROVSKIA Little Spire 25"h

SUMMER

(Russian Sage) Short upright habit. Lavender-blue flowers, long bloom time. Well drained soil.

PHLOX p. Shockwave MONARDA Purple Rooster 3"h

SUMMER

(Bee Balm) Large, true royal blue flowers and excellent mildew resistance with clean foliage.

MONARDA d. Pink Lace 16"h

SUMMER

(Bee Balm) Light pink flowers with a dark purple center atop dark stems. Perfect size for the front of a flower border.

12-18"h

SUMMER

(Tall Garden Phlox) Shocking yellow and green foliage. In summer the margins lighten to creamy yellow. Large lavender pink flowers with a white starburst center.

POLEMONIUM c. Snow & Sapphires 30"h

SUMMER

(White variegated Jacob’s ladder) Clean winter white variegation surrounds the larger fern-like leaflets. Skyblue flowers. Well drained soil.


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PULMONARIA Silver Bouquet 7-10"h 20"w

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(Lungwort) Up-facing clusters of rich coral-pink, magenta and violet in spring. Mildew resistant foliage appears as flowers begin to fade. Thrives in heat and humidity.

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SEDUM Angelina 3-5"h

SUMMER

(Blue Spruce Stonecrop) Golden-yellow evergreen, needlelike foliage. In colder months, the tips of the leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge. Yellow flowers.

SEDUM Autumn Charm RUDEBECKIA f. Goldstrum 24-30"h

SUMMER

(Black-Eyed Susan) Golden yellow flowers. Mildew resistant. Black coned seed heads provide winter interest, long bloom time, excellent cut flower. Long lived, easy to grow. Average soil.

16"h

SEDUM Autumn Fire 24"h

SALVIA Caradonna 24-30"h

SUMMER

(Meadow Sage, Perennial Salvia) From Germany comes this very attractive salvia with glowing purple stems. Long flowering. Moist well drained soil.

FALL

(Stonecrop) Blue-green foliage has creamy leaf margins topped with bright pink flowers aging to deep red.

FALL

(Stonecrop) Improvement on Autumn Joy. This selection is thicker, more consistent and more attractive looking as it doesn’t disintegrate at the peak of bloom. Well drained soil.

SEDUM Bertram Anderson SALVIA Madeline 28-32"h

SUMMER

(Perennial Salvia) Attractive violet blue hooded flowers have a white lower tip edged in violet. Compact, upright habit, vigorous growth.

6"h

(Stonecrop) Low growing sedum with rounded, fleshy purple leaves and dusky pink flowers.

SEDUM Blue Spruce 3-4"

SALVIA Plumosa 18"h

SUMMER

(Meadow Sage, Perennial Salvia) Thick plume-like blossoms are a deep dusty rose-purple that are very unique from other salvia types. Holds it’s color well as a dried flower. Moist well drained soil.

SALVIA Sensation Rose 12" h

FALL

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Blue spruce shaped foliage; dense; trailing if contained; yellow flowers in summer; vigorous grower

SEDUM Carl 18"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Compact habit and large clusters of brilliant magenta pink flowers on reddish stems. Dense, upright clump of grey-green foliage.

SUMMER

(Perennial Salvia) Short spikes of bright rose pink flowers are borne atop dwarf sized plants. Compact habit, vigorous, cut/dried flower, hummingbird/butterfly attractant, deer/rabbit resistant, fragrant.

SEDUM Chocolate Drop 8-10"h 14"w

FALL

(Stonecrop) Small mounds of scalloped, dark chocolate brown leaves and soft rose colored flowers.

SALVIA v. Endless Love 22"h

SUMMER

(Whorled Sage) Violet Blue flower spikes are atop compact upright plants. Coarsely textured, green foliage forms an outwardly spreading clump. Cutting back after first bloom will extend flowering time.

SEDUM Divergens 2-3"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Shiny round succulent foliage turns red in sun and sports starry yellow flowers. Drought tolerant low groundcover that butterflies love!


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SEDUM Hispanicum 2"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Compact domes of bluish-gray, pink-tipped leaves, topped with clusters of pinkish-white flowers in summer.

SEDUM Lemon Ball 4"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Bright chartreuse mounding/trailing succelent foliage spills nicely from containers or over raised beds or border edges.

SEDUM Moonlight Serenade 14-18"h

SUMMER

(Autumn Stonecrop) Large clusters of raspberry pink buds opening to peachy gold flowers followed by burgundy seed heads. Clump forming with deep blue-green foliage which turns purple as the season progresses.

SEDUM Sexangulare 6-10"h

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(Stonecrop) Groundcover with jellybean foliage that turns shades of rose and copper in sun. Brilliant yellow blooms in summer.

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SEDUM u. Turkish Delight 4-6"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Carmine-red flowers bloom above striking deep burgundy, almost black foliage. Great in containers, borders or rock gardens. Butterflies love it.

SOLIDAGO Fireworks 4-5'h

SUMMER

(Goldenrod) Small, bright golden yellow flowers are produced in sprays resembling exploding fireworks.

SPIREA Golden Elf 6-8"h (Spirea) Compact golden foliage groundcover type Spirea keeps its rich golden color best in sun and doesn't burn in summer heat. Flowering is infrequent and insignificant. Great ground cover, rock garden, container and hanging basket plant.

SPIREA j. Magic Carpet 18-24"h

SPRING

(Spirea) Pink flowers. Small, compact, bright green foliage.

TIARELLA Appalachian Trail SEDUM Sunset Cloud 12-18"h

SUMMER

(Autumn Stonecrop) Small but numerous clusters of vibrant rose red flowers top a relatively short, upright arching clump of deep purple foliage which emerges green in spring. Outperforms similar older varieties such as 'Vera Jameson'.

4-6"h 36"w

TIARELLA Oregon Trail 4-6"h 36"w

SEDUM a. Red Ice 4"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Tiny evergreen foliage changes from bluegreen in spring/summer to a deep red hue in fall/winter. White flowers appear in July.

2"h

SUMMER

(Stonecrop) Blue-gray foliage in summer, then changing to deep blue and shades of purple in colder weather. In late summer it is covered with pink star-like flowers.

SPRING

(Foam Flower) Rapid trailing ground cover. Leaves are deeply lobed and well marked. Short spikes of white flowers.

TRADESCANTIA Sweet Kate 12-14"h

SEDUM h.m. Purple Form

SPRING

(Foam Flower) Rapid trailing ground cover. Well-marked leaves have a large splatter pattern. Short white flowers in spring.

SUMMER

(Virginia Spiderwort) Delicious mixture of brilliant gold foliage and deep blue flowers that is sure to sparkle with a sweet presence. Afternoon shade recommended.


DISTINCTIVE GARDENS

PERENNIALS 2011

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VERONICA Hocus Pocus 16-20"h

SUMMER

(Spike Speedwell) Long vivid violet purple flower wands atop short, green foliage. Showy flowers and uniform growth habit.

VERONICA Sweet Lullaby 6"h

SUMMER

(Spike Speedwell) Petite baby pink flowers stand atop a very short, compact, bushy mound of healthy green foliage. Ideal for containers and edging.

VERONICA s. Red Fox 12-14"h

SUMMER

(Speedwell) Short and tidy, reddish-pink flower spikes over a long period. Moist well drained soil.

VERONICA s. Royal Candles 15-18"h

SUMMER

(Speedwell) Attractive compact, upright habit. Clean, deep green foliage. Bottom foliage does not die out like other Veronicas. Violet-blue flowers all summer. Moist well drained soil.

VINCA Golden Bowles 4-8"h 12-18"w

SPRING

Evergreen trailing vine. Green glossy leaf w yellow margins . Deep blue 1/2" flowers early spring. Spreads quickly after established. Prefers regular watering, welldrained, fertile, loamy soil. Caution: invasive, should only be used in contained areas.

WEIGELA My Monet 12"h

SUMMER

(My Monet Weigela) The compact Weigela never needs pruning. Creamy edged leaves infused with pink. Soft pink blooms complement the foliage. Lovely border or enmasse.

YUCCA Color Guard 2-3'h

SUMMER

(Adam's Needle) Sword-like bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges radiate upward from a central crown. Leaves are flushed with rose in fall and winter. Sturdy stalks bear creamy-white flowers.

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PLANTS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME

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PLANTS THAT MAKE YOUR GARDEN SHINE


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