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Perennials
Salvia May Night To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. Selected Perennial Plant of the year in 1997, one can see why. ‘May Night’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. With its blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Salvia ‘May Night’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form.
Coral Bells Obsidian Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways. The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period.
Daylily Rosy Returns They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. The Daylily Rosy Returns, Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Apps, '99,PP9779), is a dwarf variety that has large 4 inch bright rose flowers with a dark pink eye and yellow throat on green foliage. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.
Hosta Revolution It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years. Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Revolution is no exception.
Hosta Guacamole A great choice for any beginner gardener. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception.
Geranium Hocus Pocus For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. A great plant for a beginner gardener.
Salvia Plumosa The Salvia ‘Plumosa’, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom.
Salvia Purple Rain Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant.
Iris Butter And Sugar Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. The Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ has many uses. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion.
Sea Thrift Splendins It is best planted in sandy soils in full sun.
Veronica Goodness Grows Speedwell ‘Goodness Grows’ is the longest blooming Veronica in its family.
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