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PERENNIALS Updated for 2012 INDEX: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Click on to view pictures of plant varieties. - A - ACANTHUS Bear's Breeches A. mollis - Big, bold plant with huge, shiny, deeply lobed, decorative leaves. Tall flowers on spikes are white with purple calyces July-Sept. 5 ft. Sun to part shade. ACHILLEA Yarrow Easy to grow perennial. Airy dissected foliage. Drought resistant. Flowers good for fresh cut or drying. Sun.   A. 'Moonshine' - Attractive silver foliage. Bright yellow flowers June-Sept. 2 ft.   A. millefolium 'Paprika' - Red flowers June-Sept. 2-3 ft.   A. millefolium 'Red Velvet' - Long lasting, non-fading, dark rosy red flowers June-Sept. 30 in.   A. millefolium 'Summer Berries' - Multi-colored mix of reds, pinks, apricot and white. Blooms June-July. 24-28 in.   A. millefolium 'Tutti Fruitti Pink Grapefruit' - Pink shades on a compact, bushy plant. Blooms June-Aug. 29 in. ACONITUM Monk's Hood Erect plants with unique hooded flowers. Roots, leaves and seeds are poisonous. Plants prefer moist fertile soil in a shaded location.   A. 'Bressingham Spire' - Violet blue flowers with glossy green leaves. 3 ft.   A. napellus 'Newry Blue' - Deep violet blue flowers. 4-5 ft.   A. napellus 'Rubellum' - Pale pink hooded flowers on long sturdy stems. 40 in. ACORUS Sweet Flag Grass A. gramineus 'Ogon' - Arching, golden, sword-like foliage. Good accent for planters and moist shady locations. 10 in. Part shade. AGASTACHE Hyssop Upright plant with aromatic foliage. Showy, tubular flowers June-Sept. Sun to part shade.   A. 'Acapulco' - Tidy plant with aromatic foliage and showy flower display. 12-18 in. 'Acapulco Orange' 'Acapulco Rose' 'Acapulco Salmon Pink'   A. 'Blue Boa' - Luxurious, wide, showy, deep violet blue flowers. Brilliant green foliage. 16 in.   A. 'Blue Fortune' - Rich lavender blue flowers. Low maintenance. 2-3 ft.   A. 'Bolero' - Brilliant rose-purple blooms with purple calyxes. Well branched. 16 in.   A. 'Tutti Fruitti' - Lavender flowers. 2 ft.   A. aurantiaca 'Tango' - Brilliant, fiery orange flower spikes. Richly branched. 14 in.   A. mexicana 'Red Fortune' - Deep rose flowers. 2-3 ft. AJUGA Bugleweed Semi-evergreen ground cover spreads by runners. Decorative foliage and colorful spring flowers from May-June. Fills in rapidly. 4 in. Good in sun or shade location.   A. reptans 'Black Scallop' - Very dark, blackish purple, glossy, scalloped foliage. Deep blue flowers.   A. reptans 'Bronze Beauty' - Bronze foliage turns deep purple in full sun. Blue flowers.   A. reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Variegated creamy white, green and maroon foliage. Violet blue flowers.   A. reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - Dwarf plant with glossy deep maroon foliage. Violet blue flowers. Good for rock gardens.   A. reptans 'Mahogany' - Deep, rich mahogany leaves. Blue flowers. ALCEA Hollyhock Tall plants with spikes of brightly colored blossoms June-Sept. Good for background. Likes lots of sun and fertile soil. Susceptible to rust. Sun.   A. ficifolia 'Single Mixture' - True perennial. Large single flowers. Mixed colors. 6 ft.   A. rosea 'Chater's Red' - Large, double, deep red blossoms on tall plants. 6 ft.   A. rosea 'Queeny Purple' - Easy to grow with double flowers. Short for a Hollyhock. Purple flowers. 4 ft.   A. rosea 'Spotlight' - Popular, old-fashioned perennial. Large single blossoms on tall plants. 6 ft. 'Spotlight Blacknight' - Dark black purple flowers. 'Spotlight Mars Magic' - Red flowers. 'Spotlight Polarstar' - Pure white flowers with a yellow eye. 'Spotlight Sunshine' - Light yellow flowers. ALCHEMILLA Lady's Mantle A. mollis 'Thriller' - Hardy plant with large, gray green foliage. Airy yellow flower clusters in June-July. 12-18 in. Sun to part shade.   A. sericata 'Gold Strike' - Velvety, gray green, scalloped leaves. Greenish yellow flower clusters June-Aug. 14 in. ALSTROMERIA Peruvian Lily A. 'Dandy Candy' - Easy to grow compact plant with vibrant blooms. Excellent in containers and beds. Shades of red, rose and white with pink bloom all summer. 10-16 in. Sun to part shade. ANEMANTHELE Gossamer Grass A. 'Buffalo's Gold' - Erect, bright green blades of summer turn gold bronze in fall. Heat tolerant. 16-20 in. Sun. ANEMONE Japanese Japanese anemones are large plants that give a showy floral display of 3" flowers in late summer and fall. Best in fertile soil. Shade to part shade.   A. hupehensis 'September Charm' - Bright purple pink, single blooms. 2-3 ft.   A. x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - White, single blooms. 3-4 ft.   A. x hybrida 'Pamina' - Bright rosy purple pink, semi-double blooms. 3 ft.   A. x hybrida 'Prince Henry' - Semi-double, purple red blooms. 3 ft.   A. x hybrida 'Whirlwind' - Semi-double, pure white blooms. 2-3 ft. ANEMONE Windflower A. coronaria 'Mona Lisa' - Large, bright flowers in a mix of colors on long stems April-May. Attractive fern-like foliage. Likes good drainage. 18 in. Part shade. AQUILEGIA Columbine Hardy perennial well suited to the Pacific Northwest. Unique spurred flowers April. Needs well drained soil. Good border plant for part shade.   A. caerulea 'McKana Giants' - Tall plant with large showy blossoms. Mixed colors. 2-3 ft.   A. caerulea 'Origami' - Vigorous plant with large flowers with long spurs. 2-3 ft. 'Origami Blue and White' 'Origami Red and White' 'Origami Rose and White' 'Origami Mix'   A. caerulea 'Swan' - Uniform size, large blooms and exceptional garden performance. Very showy blooms. 2 ft. 'Swan Blue and White' 'Swan Red and White' 'Swan Violet and White'   A. vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' - Very double, deep maroon flowers. 18 in.   A. vulgaris 'Clementine Mix' - Upright facing, spurless flowers resemble double clematis blossoms. Great cut. 18 in.   A. vulgaris 'Leprechaun' - Bright gold foliage is speckled and splotched with green. Violet blue flowers. 2 ft. ARABIS Rockcress A. blepharophylla 'Rose Delight' - Low plant suitable for borders and rock gardens. Brilliant rose blooms April-May. 6 in. Sun to part shade. ARENARIA Sandwort A. montana - Hardy, easy to grow perennial. Good border plant, prolific bloomer. White flowers April-June. 6 in. Sun to part shade. ARMERIA Sea Thrift Flowers are held above a grass-like clump of foliage April-July. Great rock garden plant. Sun to part shade.   A. 'Armada Rose' - Rose pink flowers. Deep green foliage. 4 in.   A. 'Armada White' - White flowers. Deep green foliage. 4 in.   A. 'Nifty Thrifty' - Unique Armeria with green foliage edged in cream yellow. Rose pink flowers. 4 in.   A. maritima 'Red Leaf' - Grassy foliage is burgundy colored. Striking combination with the showy rose pink flowers. 5 in. ARTEMISIA Wormwood Hardy perennials favored for their silver foliage and sun and drought tolerance. Yellow flowers July. Sun to part shade.   A. 'Powis Castle' - Hardy shrub-like plant with fine evergreen foliage. 30-36 in.   A. schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' - Mounding plant with fine and soft silver foliage. 10 in. ARUNCUS Goatsbeard A. aethusifolius - Hardy woodland perennial. Small white flowers in many flowered panicles May-June. 8-10 in. Shade.   A. dioicus - Hardy woodland perennial. Showy plumes of tiny, cream-colored flowers April-June. 4-6 ft. Part shade. ASTER Many species available. Most bloom in summer and fall and make excellent cut flowers. Good bee plant. Plant in good well drained soil. Sun.   A. x frikartii 'Monch' - Lavender blue blooms June-Oct. Excellent cut flowers. 2-3 ft.   A. novi-angliae 'Purple Dome' - Profuse bloomer. Hot magenta purple flowers Sept-Oct. Uniform growth. 2-3 ft.   A. x 'Wood's Pink' - Clear pink blooms on a compact plant Aug-Oct. Disease and rust resistant. 12-18 in.   A. x 'Wood's Purple' - Clear purple blooms on a compact plant Aug-Sept. Disease and rust resistant. 12-18 in. More Aster in the Annual and Premium Plant sections. ASTILBE False Spiraea Good perennial for shade. Leaves and flowers grow on stems from rhizomes. Plants are not drought tolerant and should be planted in a moist location. Small flowers are massed on stems to give a striking display. Shade.   A. chinensis pumila - A fine ground cover version of Astilbe. Purple cone-like flowers Aug. Very floriferous. 6 in.   A. chinensis 'Visions' - Vigorous grower that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Purple flower sprays April-May. 20-24 in.   A. chinensis 'Visions in Pink' - Vigorous grower that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Pink flower sprays April-May. 20-24 in.   A. chinensis 'Visions in Red' - Vigorous grower that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Red flower sprays April-May. 20-24 in.   A. chinensis 'Visions in White' - Pure white flower sprays April-May. Vigorous grower. Sun and drought tolerant. 20-24 in. ASTRANTIA Masterwort A. major 'Star of Beauty' - Unusual rose flowers with spiky bracts are held above the foliage on wiry stems June-Aug. Lobed leaves. Good cut flower. 2 ft. Sun. AUBRIETA Rock Cress A. 'Axcent' - Wonderful border plant for sun. Prolific bloomer April-May. Makes a dense cascading carpet. Flowers over a long period. More disease and heat tolerant than other varieties. 6-8 in. Sun. 'Axcent Antique Rose' 'Axcent Blue w/ Eye' 'Axcent Dark Red' 'Axcent Deep Purple' 'Axcent Lilac' 'Axcent Violet w/ Eye' AURINIA Basket of Gold A. saxatilis 'Summit' - Easy to grow, old standard. Profusion of yellow blooms April-May. 18 in. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - B - BAPTISIA Blue False Indigo B. australis - 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year - Deep violet blue flowers April-June followed by large seed pods. Hardy and drought tolerant. 3-4 ft. Sun.   B. 'Purple Smoke' - Long spikes of smoky, deep violet blue and purple flowers held on black stems. Excellent cut flower. 3-4 ft. Sun. BELLIS English Daisy Low growing. Daisy-like flowers bloom continuously March-July. Not tolerant of summer heat. 4 in. Sun to part shade.   B. perennis 'Galaxy' - 1½ in. double daisy flowers. 'Galaxy Red' 'Galaxy Rose' 'Galaxy White' 'Galaxy Mix'   B. perennis 'Strawberries and Cream' - Fully double pink flowers have dark center petals and light outer petals. BERGENIA Heartleaf Bergenia B. cordifolia 'Winterglow' - Large foliage turns showy red in fall and winter. Rosy red flowers May-July. 18 in. Sun to part shade. BRUNNERA Siberian Bugloss Long lived mounding perennial with large heart shaped leaves and many small Forget-Me-Not like flowers April. 15 in. Prefers semi-shade.   B. macrophylla - Large forest green leaves. Blue flowers.   B. macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Frosty silver foliage with light green veins and edging. Blue flowers. Return to Perennials Index - C - CALAMAGROSTIS Feathered Reed Grass C. x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year - Long blooming, low maintenance, long lived perennial. Makes a dramatic vertical accent that moves gracefully in the breeze. Works well as a specimen, screen or container plant. Grows best in well drained fertile soil with sufficient moisture. Brown inflorescence from June-Dec. 6 ft. Sun to part shade.   C. x acutiflora 'Overdam' - Upright grass with dense foliage. Leaves have white margins and start out in spring with pink highlights. Good in part shade. Pink inflorescence July-Dec. 2-3 ft. Part shade. CALLA LILY Zantedeschia Striking plants. Very floriferous. Magnificient when planted in mass or as a focal point. Great cut flowers. Blooms July-Sept. Sun. Z. rehmannii x 'Garnet Glow' - Bright hot pink blooms with slightly dark eyes. 12-20 in. Z. rehmannii x 'Grape Velvet' - True purple blooms. 13-19 in. Z. rehmannii x 'Mint Julip' - Cream ivory blooms over green leaves. Very floriferous. 13-19 in. Z. rehmannii x 'Rubylite Pink Ice' - Frosty pink blooms. 14-23 in. Z. elliotiana x maculata 'Sunshine' - Profuse bloomer. Uniform yellow blooms. 18-23 in. CAMASSIA Camas Lily C. leichtlinii - Native spring flowering bulb. Narrow strap shaped leaves. Easily naturalizes in moist spring locations. Blue flowers April-May. 18 in. Sun. CAMPANULA Bellflower The genus includes a large assortment of biennial and perennial species ranging from low rock garden to background plants. All are prized for their attractive bell shaped flowers. Well suited for the Pacific Northwest. Sun to part shade.   C. 'Birch Hybrid' - Spreading plant with bright green foliage. Showy, deep blue, bell shaped flowers cover plant May-Oct. 4 in.   C. cochleariifolia 'Bavaria Blue' - Dwarf Bellflower. Creeping rock garden plant with dainty, nodding, light blue bell-shaped flowers June-Aug. Profuse bloomer. 6 in.   C. garganica 'Dickson's Gold' - Small semi-evergreen plant for partial shade. Golden, heart-shaped foliage. Blue flowers June-Aug. 6 in.   C. glomerata 'Superba' - Deep violet flowers June-Aug. 20 in.   C. medium - Canterbury Bells - Bushy, self-sowing biennial with large bells June-July. 2-3 ft. 'Canterbury Bells Blue' 'Canterbury Bells Pink'   C. portenschlagiana - Adriatic Bellflower - Low spreading rock garden plant with glossy foliage. Likes some shade. Deep blue flowers May-Oct. 4 in.   C. poscharskyana - Vigorous, sprawling ground cover with large flowers in clusters on long stems. Lavender blue flowers June-Oct. 9 in. CAREX Sedge Grassy foliage makes a great accent in perennial border. Sun to part shade.   C. 'Phoenix Green' - Sturdy, upright grass with bright green leaves. Low maintenance. Heat tolerant. 11 in.   C. 'Silver Scepter' - Low growing, arching leaves with wide, creamy leaf margins. Spreads by rhizomes. Only 6 in.   C. buchananii 'Curly Sedge' - Unusual light brown narrow arching foliage that curls at the tips. Makes a great accent in perennial border. 2 ft.   C. buchananii f. viridis 'Green Twist' - Olive green foliage with intriguing curved tips. Upright habit. 16 in. Sun.   C. comans 'Bronze' - Cascading fine textured bronze foliage. Mounding to 1 ft.   C. comans 'Frosted Curls' - A mass of cascading, fine-textured, light silvery green foliage. Mounding to 1 ft.   C. morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Evergreen clump with strong creamy white and green variegation. Rhizomatous but not invasive. 1 ft.   C. oshimensis 'Evergold' - Variegated, striped, dark green and creamy gold weeping foliage. 10-14 in.   C. testacea 'Prairie Fire' - Orange Sedge - Attractive greenish bronze foliage is tipped with reddish orange. 12-18 in. CARYOPTERIS Bluebeard C. 'Longwood Blue' - Deciduous shrub-like plant with small, vivid sky blue flowers June-Sept. Silvery green foliage. 30 in. Sun. CATANANCHE Cupid's Dart C. caerulea - Easy to grow plant makes good cut or dried flower. Light blue flowers in June-Sept. 18-24 in. Sun. CENTRANTHUS Jupiter's Beard C. ruber 'Coccineus' - Crimson flower clusters on tall plants that will naturalize. Good cut flower. Long bloom time June-Oct. 3 ft. Sun to part shade. CERASTIUM Snow in Summer C. tomentosum - Silvery foliage is covered by small white flowers April-June. Vigorous cascading habit. 4 in. Sun. CERATOSTIGMA Plumbago C. griffithii - Cold hardy. Green leaves with purple margins redden in fall. Striking blue flowers July-Sept. 3 ft. Sun.   C. plumbaginoides - Deciduous low perennial with rounded matte green leaves that redden in the fall. Small brilliant blue flowers July-Sept. 1 ft. Sun. CHAENORRHINUM Dwarf Snapdragon C. origanifolium 'Summer Skies' - Pronounced kay-nor-ri-num. Heat tolerant plant with small green leaves. Needs a sunny warm location. Profuse bloomer with small blue snapdragon-like flowers May-Sept. 10 in. Sun. CIMICIFUGA Bugbane C. Atropurpurea - Creamy white, bottlebrush flowers over intensive, dark purple red, divided leaves. 4-5 ft. Part shade.   C. simplex 'White Pearl' - Arching spikes of fragrant, creamy white, bottlebrush flowers Aug-Sept. 3-4 ft. Part shade. CISTUS Rock Rose C. x purpureus - Large shrub-like plant has cheery, single, rose blossoms with dark spots in the center June-July. 4 ft. Sun. CONVOLVULUS Silver Bush C. cneorum - Shrub-like plant with striking silver foliage. 1½ funnel-shaped white flowers July-Aug. Very drought tolerant. 1 ft. Sun. COREOPSIS Tickseed Fast growing, prolific bloomers for sunny borders. C. grandiflora varieties have dense foliage and prominent blooms. C. verticillata and C. rosea varieties are more open with lacy foliage. Sun.   C. 'Cosmic Eye' - Compact, well-branched continuous bloomer. Yellow blooms have a dominant red eye. 12-18 in.   C. 'Limerock Dream' - Citrus shades from magenta orange to yellow. Spreading. Heat tolerant. 12-18 in.   C. 'Limerock Ruby' - Vibrant, ruby red blooms. Small, narrow, deep green leaves. 18 in.   C. auriculata forma nana 'Elfin Gold' - Compact. Cheery, yellow orange flowers. Suitable for rock gardens. 10 in.   C. grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' - Golden double flowers. Dense foliage. 18 in.   C. grandiflora 'Sunfire' - Golden yellow petals have a fiery burgundy-red base. Single flowers. Compact plant. 18 in.   C. grandiflora 'Sunray' - Golden semi-double flowers. 2 ft.   C. grandiflora 'Sunshine Superman' - Low growing plant with medium-sized, golden yellow blooms. 10 in.   C. verticillata 'Moonbeam' - 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year - Very popular plant with showy summer flower display of 1 in. sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers. Lacy foliage. 18 in. CORTADERIA Pampas Grass Large, coarse, clumping grass with very tall showy plumes in Aug-Sept. Sun.   C. selloana 'Rosea' - Dusky mauve plumes. 8 ft.   C. selloana 'White' - Showy white plumes. 8 ft. CORYDALIS Lacy fern-like foliage. Loose flower clusters April-Sept. Best in cool, moist, well-drained locations. Shade to part shade.   C. 'Blue Panda' - Sky blue, fragrant flowers bloom and re-bloom all season. 8 in.   C. flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' - Deep blue flowers over lacy purple foliage. 12-15 in.   C. lutea - Yellow flower clusters over lacy, green foliage. 15 in. COSMOS Chocolate C. astrosanguineus - Chocolate Cosmos - Perennial with rich green foliage. Unique dark maroon flowers have a sweet scent of chocolate July-Sept. 2 ft. More Cosmos in the Annual section. COTONEASTER Bearberry C. dammeri - Prostrate ground cover with small glossy foliage. Small white flowers along stems in June. Bright red berries from fall through winter. Hardy, fast growing evergreen shrub. 4 in. Sun to part shade. CROCOSMIA Montbretia C. masoniorum 'Lucifer' - Easy to grow perennial with arching, dark red orange flower clusters on stiff stems July-Aug. Good cut flower. Great in hot locations. 3-4 ft. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - D - DELOSPERMA Ice Plant Succulent, spreading plant with fleshy, rounded leaves and daisy-like flowers. Good for borders and banks. Sun.   D. 'Mesa Verde' - Iridescent salmon pink flowers June-Oct. Bright green fleshy leaves form a dense mat. 2 in.   D. cooperi - Hardy ice plant with hot purple flowers June-Oct. Bright green foliage. 3 in.   D. dyeri 'Red Mountain' - Showy, bright rose pink flowers have crisp white centers June-Oct. 2-6 in.   D. floribundum 'Starburst' - Showy, bright orchid pink flowers with crisp white centers June-Oct. 2-4 in.   D. nubigenum - Dense mat of small fleshy leaves. Yellow flowers June-July. 3 in.   D. sutherlandii - Lavender pink flowers June-Sept. Not reliably hardy in this area. 4 in. DELPHINIUM Larkspur Reliable perennial grown for its showy flower spikes. All varieties make good cut flowers and bloom in early summer. Likes rich soil, full sun.   D. 'Magic Fountains' - Similar flower type and range of colors as Pacific Giants on shorter plants that reach 3 ft. 'Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom' 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue with Dark Bee' 'Magic Fountains White with Dark Bee' 'Magic Fountains Mix'   D. chinensis 'Diamonds Blue' - Spurless, cerulean blue flowers face up. Blooms April-June. 16-24 in.   D. elatum 'Guardian' Blue - Blue flower spikes on thin strong stems. Perfect for cut flowers. 2-3 ft.   D. elatum 'Pacific Giants' - Tall plants with dense spikes of semi-double flowers. Plants can reach 5 ft. and often need staking. 'Astolat' - Rich deep lavender pink. 'Black Knight' - Dark blue with dark bee. 'Blue Bird' - Mid blue with white bee. 'Galahad' - Pure white. 'King Arthur' - Dark violet with white bee. 'Pacific Giants Mix' DESCHAMPSIA Hair Grass D. cespitosa 'Northern Lights' - Clump forming grass with cream and gold variegation. Some pink highlights in cool weather. Not known to bloom. Reaches 10 in. Part shade. DIANTHUS Pinks Large genus with many valuable cultivars for this region. All favor sunny locations with average soil and good drainage. All have fragrant blooms. The taller ones make excellent cut flowers. Sun.   D. 'Firewitch' - 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year - Compact spreading plant with silvery blue foliage. Hot rose pink flowers June-Sept. 6 in.   D. 'Frostfire' - Compact spreading plant with silvery blue foliage and ¾ in. double magenta flowers June-Sept. 6 in.   D. barbatus 'Double Giant Mix' - Tall Sweet William. Brightly colored mix May-July. 18 in.   D. deltoides 'Flashing Light' - Small leafed matting plant with dark foliage and numerous small blooms. Ruby red flowers June-Sept. 6 in.   D. gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pink' - Adaptable, hardy plant. Profuse bloomer. Soft pink flowers with deep maroon ring June-Sept. 10 in.   D. gratianopolitanus 'Cheddar Pinks' - Dense gray green foliage. Pink flowers stand high above the plant June-July. 12 in.   D. gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' - Hardy, low, dense mat of blue green foliage. Excellent for rock gardens. Dainty, double pink flowers May-July. 3 in. DICENTRA Bleeding Heart Hardy perennial with open fern-like foliage. Deer resistant. Likes rich soil. Shade to part shade.   D. 'Candy Hearts' - Bright pink flowers rise above finely divided, powder blue foliage. Blooms April-Sept. 1 ft.   D. 'Ivory Hearts' - Ivory white flowers rise above finely divided, silvery gray foliage. Blooms April-Sept. 1 ft.   D. 'King of Hearts' - Gray green leaves. Rose red flowers with a long blooming period in April-Aug. 8-10 in.   D. 'Red Fountain' - Nodding, heart shaped, red flowers April-June over fern-like, blue gray leaves. Compact. 6-12 in.   D. spectabilis - Gray green leaves and unique heart shaped pink and white flowers in March. By mid-summer the plant will turn yellow and die back. 30 in.   D. spectabilis 'White' - The same characteristics as the above with pure white flowers in March. 30 in. DIERAMA Wandflower D. pulcherrimum - Sword-like leaves. Bell-shaped, pendulous, purple violet flowers June-Aug. 3 ft. Sun. DIGITALIS Foxglove Biennial. Large leaves. Tall erect flower spikes on stout stems May-July. Self-sowing early bloomer. 3-4 ft. Part shade.   D. purpurea 'Camelot' - Tubular flowers have speckled throats. 'Camelot Lavender' 'Camelot Rose' 'Camelot Mix'   D. purpurea 'Excelsior' - Biennial with large tubular flowers in pink shades. DORONICUM Leopard's Bane D. caucasicum 'Little Leo' - Dense mound of glossy bright green foliage. 2½" Yellow daisies make good cut flowers May-June. 1 ft. Sun to part shade. Return to Perennials Index - E - ECHINACEA Coneflower Erect growing sparsely branched plant with large deep green leaves. Flowers have prominent centers on tall stiff stems. Great for cutting. Sun to part shade.   E. 'Daydream' - Soft yellow blooms all summer. Sweet fragrance. 15 in.   E. 'Double Scoop Bubble Gum' - Magenta pink, double layered petals on clean foliage. 20 in.   E. 'Double Scoop Orangeberry' - Hot orange and red bicolored, double layered petals on clean foliage. 18 in.   E. 'Double Scoop Raspberry' - Vibrant, raspberry rose, double layered petals on clean foliage. 24 in.   E. 'Flame Thrower' - Hot, two toned, orange and yellow flowers June-Aug. Rebloomer and early. 3 ft.   E. 'Harvest Moon' - Big Sky Series - Exotic orange flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft.   E. 'Hot Lava' - Deep orange red petals with a magma orange cone. Extra petals make it look fuller. June-Aug. 2 ft.   E. 'Hot Papaya' - Brilliant, double, orange red blooms June-Aug. 30-36 in.   E. 'Hot Summer' - Yellow orange to red, 4" blooms on well-branched stems June-Aug. 2-3 ft.   E. 'Marmalade' - Double, tufted centers on autumn orange flowers June-Sept. 26-30 in.   E. 'Solar Flare' - Enormous, bright orange red petals on tall, dark red-brown stems. 2-3 ft.   E. 'Sombrero' - Well-branched, compact plants that flower prolifically in the first year. 10 in. 'Sombrero Hot Coral' - Bright coral-orange petals. 'Sombrero Salsa Red' - Rich deep red petals.   E. 'Summer Sky' - Big Sky Series - Exotic orange and rose bi-colored flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft.   E. 'Tangerine Dream' - Clear orange, wide, overlapping petals with a lovely honey scent. 30 in.   E. 'Tiki Torch' - Very dark orange, spicy scented, 4" blooms on well-branched stems June-Aug. 3 ft.   E. purpurea 'Baby Swan Pink' - Dwarf, pink-flowered version of 'White Swan'. 20 in.   E. purpurea 'Double Decker' - Unusual flowers with additional flower petals that grow from the prominent golden brown centers. Gives a two tiered effect. The full effect will not occur until after the first year. Rose pink flowers June-Sept. 40 in.   E. purpurea 'Magnus' - 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year - Large, flat, single, rose pink daisy-like flower with prominent golden brown centers June-Aug. 3 ft.   E. purpurea 'Pink Double Delight' - Amazing, double, pink blooms July-Sept on a compact plant. 24-28 in.   E. purpurea 'PowWow' - Free flowering from May-Sept. Easy care, drought tolerant. 16-24 in. 'PowWow White' 'PowWow Wild Berry'   E. purpurea 'Raspberry Truffle' - Unique, coral pink flowers become strawberry peach with dark pink pom-pom centers. 28-32 in.   E. purpurea 'White Swan' - White flowers June-Aug. 3 ft. EPIMEDIUM Fairy Wings E. alpinum 'Rubrum' - Spreading, evergreen groundcover with tough, heart-shaped foliage and stout rhizomes. Carmine red and yellow blooms with upward curving spurs in March. 1 ft. Shade to part shade. ERIGERON Fleabane E. karvinskianus 'Profusion' - Well-branched bushy plant. Prolific bloomer of long lasting, small white fading to pink daisies with narrow petals June-Sept. 8 in. Sun. ERODIUM Heron's Bill E. x variabile 'Bishop's Form' - Ground cover variety. Rock garden or border plant that blooms continuously June-Oct. Mat-forming. Works well around pavers. Pink flowers. 3 in. Sun. ERYNGIUM Sea Holly Shimmering pincushion flowers are held erect on stiff stems. Great cut or dried. Sun.   E. 'Big Blue' - Huge, 4" diameter, silvery bracts ripen to shimmering blue in July. Easy care, drought tolerant. 30 in.   E. planum 'Blue Glitter' - Silver blue stems and flowers. 3 ft. ERYSIMUM Wallflower Shrubby or creeping perennial with small narrow leaves. Needs good drainage. Sun to part shade.   E. 'Fragrant Star' - Scented, bright yellow flowers April-Aug. Creamy white leaf margins on green foliage. 12-15 in.   E. 'Fragrant Sunshine' - Compact bushy plant with dark foliage. Forms a broad mound. Showy fragrant yellow flowers May-Sept. 18 in.   E. 'Orange Flame' - Dwarf creeping plant. Clear orange flowers April-May. 6 in.   E. 'Pastel Patchwork' - Medium-size plant with loose upright habit. Multi-colored flowers are shades of soft lilac, cream, lemon and tangerine May-June. 2 ft.   E. linifolium 'Apricot Twist' - Compact busy plant with lush foliage. Fragrant apricot blooms cover plant May-Sept. 32 in.   E. linifolium 'Bowle's Mauve' - Upright, mounding plant with long, narrow, gray green foliage. Deep lavender flowers in dense clusters May-July. 2 ft.   E. linifolium 'Variegata' - Similar to 'Bowle's Mauve' with striking variegated foliage. Deep lavender flowers May-July. 18 in. EUPATORIUM Joe Pye Weed E. maculatum 'Atropurpureum' - Tall plant needs lots of room. Broad, wine red flower clusters top stiff, upright stems July-Sept. Good for a moist sunny location. 6 ft. EUPHORBIA Spurge Varied group of plants. Garden varieties are drought tolerant and prefer well-drained soils. Sun to part shade.   E. 'Ascot Rainbow' - Cream, green-blue and red-pink foliage. Cream, lime and green variegated flower clusters. 20 in.   E. 'Blackbird' - Dark, blackish purple, linear foliage. Chartreuse flower clusters March-May. 18 in.   E. amygdaloides 'Purpurea' - Evergreen plant with upright soft stems. Oval leaves and stems are purple red all year. Decorative bracts in early summer. Lime green bracts April-June. 18-24 in.   E. amygdaloides 'Robbiae' - Evergreen. Dark green, glossy, leathery leaves. Yellow green bracts Feb-May. 18-24 in.   E. amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' - Bright red new growth, stems and leaf reverse. Lime green bracts March-May. 1 ft.   E. martinii 'Rudolph' - Rosettes of bright red bracts in winter. Yellow green bracts March-May. 18-24 in.   E. martinii 'Tiny Tim' - Dwarf, tightly mounded habit with light green foliage. Yellow green bracts March-May. 18-24 in.   E. polychroma - Deciduous mounding plant with bright green rounded foliage. Showy display of bright yellow flowers March-June. Good fall color. 2 ft. More Euphorbia in the Premium Plant section. Return to Perennials Index - F - FERN Foliage plants for full to part shade. Ferns prefer a constant moisture level, but not standing water.   Adiantum pedatum 'Five-Finger Maidenhair' - Deciduous. Finger-like divided foliage. Thrives in moist areas. 12-30 in.   Athyrium 'Ghost' - Deciduous. Vase-shaped clump of lacy, pale, mint-white fronds that glow in dark areas. 2-3 ft.   Athyrium felix-femina 'Lady' - Deciduous lacy foliage dies back in winter. 18-30 in. Part shade.   Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Japanese Painted' - 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year - Showy, low maintenance fern with 12-18" fronds that are a soft shade of metallic silver-gray with hints of red and blue. Deciduous. 18 in.   Blechnum spicant 'Deer Fern' - Evergreen. Native fern to the Pacific NW. Sturdy, clumping habit. Zones 5-8. 8-20 in.   Crytomium falcatum 'Japanese Holly' - Semi-evergreen. Glossy green toothed foliage. 18-30 in.   Dryopteris cycadina 'Shaggy Shield' - Semi-evergreen. Golden green fronds. 18-36 in.   Dryopteris erythrosora 'Autumn' - Evergreen. Deep green fronds turn bronze through winter. 18-24 in.   Dryopteris filix-mas x Complexa 'Robust Male' - Semi-evergreen. Easy to grow, dark green. 2-4 ft.   Dryopteris linearis Polydactyla 'Many Fingered' - Semi-evergreen. Lacy foliage. 2-3 ft.   Dryopteris remota 'Remote Wood' - Semi-evergreen. Deep green fronds. 2-3 ft.   Polystichum munitum 'Western Sword' - Northwest native. Hardy and reliable. Evergreen. 18-60 in.   Polystichum polyblepharum 'Tassel Fern' - Evergreen. Glossy foliage. 1-2 ft.   Polystichum tsus-simense 'Korean Rock' - Semi-evergreen. Broad mound of dark green fronds. 8-18 in. More Fern in the Premium Plant section. FESTUCA Fescue F. glauca 'Elijah Blue' - Dense clump of attractive blue foliage. Good as an accent in dry locations. Needs good drainage. 1 ft. Sun.   F. glauca 'Festina' - Blue green foliage has a trace of silver. Needs good drainage. 16 in. Sun. FRAGARIA Alpine Strawberry F. 'Lipstick' - Hardy ground cover related to the common strawberry. Vigorous plant spreads by runners. Nice accent in mixed planters. Main flush of showy rose red blooms occurs in early summer with a sprinkling of color until fall. Small red strawberries. 6 in. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - G - GAILLARDIA Blanket Flower Showy summer blooming perennial with 3-4" flowers June-Sept. Deadhead for a longer bloom season. Likes fertile soil. Sun.   G. aristata 'Gallo' - Compact and self-branching. Large blooms June-Oct. 1 ft. 'Gallo Dark Bi-Color' - Red and yellow bicolored petals. 'Gallo Fire' - Red-orange petals with yellow tips. 'Gallo Orange' - Orange petals. 'Gallo Peach' - Peach petals with yellow tips. 'Gallo Red' - Red petals. 'Gallo Yellow' - Yellow petals. 'Gallo Yellow Trumpet' - Yellow fluted petals that are red in the center.   G. x grandiflora 'Arizona' - Large, single blooms. 1 ft. G. x grandiflora 'Arizona Apricot' - Apricot petals with yellow tips. G. x grandiflora 'Arizona Red Shades' - Red petals. G. x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' - Red petals with yellow tips.   G. x grandiflora 'Fanfare' - Trumpet shaped, yellow petals with red centers. Compact habit. 18 in.   G. x grandiflora 'Fanfare Blaze' - Trumpet shaped, red petals with fiery tips. Compact habit. 18 in.   G. x grandiflora 'Goblin' - Compact plant. Prolific bloomer. Single flowers are red with yellow edges. 1 ft. GALIUM Sweet Woodruff G. odoratum - Perennial ground cover with whorled leaves. Spreading plant works well for shady borders. Attractive around trees and tall shrubs. Small flowers in loose clusters April-May. 8 in. Part shade. GAULTHERIA Wintergreen G. procumbens 'Very Berry' - Evergreen ground cover with glossy foliage. Small white flowers June-July are followed by wintergreen scented, red berries. 6 in. Shade. GAURA Wand Flower Attractive plant with showy flower spikes through summer July-Oct. Flowers resemble small butterflies. Good continuous bloomers. Great for mixed planters.   G. lindheimeri 'Ballerina Rose' - Compact, upright well-branched plants. Rose pink flowers. 18 in.   G. lindheimeri 'Belleza Dark Pink' - Compact plants with excellent branching, dark leaves and short flower stems. Dark pink flowers. 12-18 in.   G. lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies' - Deep pink flowers on dark red foliage. Begins blooming in late spring. 12-18 in.   G. lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' - Deep pink flowers. 2 ft.   G. lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' - White flowers. 2 ft. GERANIUM Cranesbill Hardy perennials for the perennial border. These varieties are all easy to grow with showy spring flowers. Sun to part shade.   G. 'Ann Folkard' - Golden yellow spreading foliage. Rich dusky purple flowers with black veins June-Sept. 18 in.   G. 'Crystal Rose' - Bright magenta pink blossoms. Foliage is orange in fall. 12 in.   G. 'Patricia' - Spreading. Vibrant magenta flowers with a black eye and radiating purple veins June-Sept. 2-4 ft.   G. 'Purple Pillow' - Abundant reddish purple bloomsApril to frost. Spreading, blue green foliage reddens in the fall. 6 in.   G. 'Rozanne' - 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year - Vigorous, mounding deep green foliage. Violet blue flowers all summer June-Sept. 20 in.   G. 'Tiny Monster' - Large, bright magenta blooms April-Sept. Sterile seeds. Vigorous grower. 6-12 in.   G. endressii 'Wargrave Pink' - Light pink, veined, buttercup-like flowers. Slightly fuzzy, semi-evergreen foliage. 14-16 in.   G. pratense 'Dark Reiter' - Finely cut, plum purple foliage. Vibrant lilac blue flowers. 8-10 in.   G. sanguineum 'Max Frei' - Continuous bloomer. Purple red flowers May-Sept. 5-10 in.   G. sanguineum 'New Hampshire Purple' - Hardy, spreading plant. Deep magenta flowers May-Aug. 1 ft. More Geranium in the Premium Plant section. GEUM Avens Easy to grow perennial with erect flower stems. Likes good soil. Sun.   G. 'Flames of Passion' - Compact, upright plant. Bright, fire red blooms April-July. 12-15 in.   G. 'Totally Tangerine' - Warm yellow orange blossoms rise above deep green foliage May-June. 12-30 in.   G. chiloense 'Lady Stratheden' - Semi-double golden yellow flowers May-July. 18 in.   G. chiloense 'Mrs. Bradshaw' - Semi-double scarlet red flowers May-July. 18 in.   G. coccineum 'Cooky' - Orange scarlet, single blooms May-July on compact plants. 10-12 in. GYPSOPHILA Baby's Breath Popular perennial with upright and creeping forms. All require sunny location with well-drained limed soils.   G. cerastioides 'Pixie Splash' - Low mat-forming plant with small fuzzy leaves. Works well tucked in borders and rockery. White flowers with pink veins May-June. 3 in.   G. paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' - Popular plant for cut or dried flowers. Profusion of small double white flowers in billowy clusters June-Sept. 3 ft. Return to Perennials Index - H - HAKONECHLOA Japanese Forest Grass H. macra 'All Gold' - Completely golden, long, sword-shaped leaves form graceful clumps. 1-2 ft. Part shade.   H. macra 'Aureola' - 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year - Graceful, variegated yellow and green, striped leaves flush red in fall. Deciduous. 14 in. Sun to part shade. HEBE A large group of evergreen shrubs. There is quite a variety of form and size. They are easy to grow and maintain and have uniform compact growth. Most are hardy in our area and will have some damage during the coldest of winter weather. All are root hardy. Great in planters and borders. Sun.   H. 'Autumn Glory' - Deep purple blooms on an evergreen re-bloomer. Leaves are tinged in red. Zone 8. 2 ft.   H. 'Blue Mist' - Rich glossy green foliage on curving lateral growth. Vigorous plant with rounded habit. Lavender blue flowers June-Aug. 2 ft.   H. 'McKean' - Low mounding plant. Bright green, heather-like foliage. White flowers July-Aug. 1 ft.   H. 'Patty's Purple' - Uniform plant with boxwood-like form. Purple flowers June-Aug. 2 ft.   H. 'Purple Shamrock' - Narrow lime green variegated foliage on beautiful purple stems. Light mauve flowers. Zone 8. 2 ft.   H. pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' - White blossoms with blue anthers. Hardy. Zone 6. 10 in.   H. vernicosa - Compact shrub with small leaves. Attractive when planted in low shrub or perennial border. Purple flowers fade to white June-Aug. 12-18 in. HELIANTHEMUM Sun Rose Mounding plants for borders or large rock gardens. These plants prefer to be on the dry side and are very drought tolerant. Flowers June-Aug. 1 ft. Sun.   H. 'Ben Nevis' - Green foliage. Bright orange flowers with a red ring around the center. Resembles a wild rose.   H. 'Dazzler' - Dark green glossy foliage. Magenta flowers.   H. 'Hartswood Ruby' - Green foliage. Bright velvety true red flowers.   H. 'Henfield Brilliant' - Large gray green foliage. Coppery orange flowers.   H. 'Wisley Pink' - Reliable variety with silver foliage. Pink flowers.   H. 'Wisley Primrose' - Silver foliage. Light yellow flowers. HELICTOTRICON Blue Oat Grass H. sempervirons 'Sapphire' - The best of the mid-sized blue leaved grasses. Upright semi-evergreen with striking steel blue foliage. Good as specimen or container plant. Inflorescences appear in late spring and are held 2 ft. above foliage. 18-24 in. Sun. HELLEBORUS Lenten Rose 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year - Rich green leathery foliage grows in clumps from the base of the plants. Flowers from Feb-April. Prefers well drained rich neutral soil. 12-18 in. Part shade.   H. 'Winter Jewels' - Collection of lovely flowers. 'Black Diamond' 'Cherry Blossom' 'Golden Sunrise'   H. orientalis-Hybr. 'Double Ladies Mixed' - A mix of colorful double flowers. Solid colors and striped.   H. orientalis-Hybr. 'Lady' - Single colors. Thick, leathery, dark green, serrated leaves. 'Blue Metallic Lady' - blue and dark purple 'Picotee Lady' - white with pink rim 'Pink Spotted Lady' - pink with fuchsia spots 'Red Lady' - red 'White Spotted Lady' - white with spots HEMEROCALLIS Daylily Hardy low maintenance plant with strap-like leaves. Colorful trumpet shaped flowers through summer. Sun.   H. 'Autumn Red' - Dark red with yellow throat. Late bloomer. 2 ft.   H. 'Chicago Picotee Lace' - Ruffled cream white outer with purple center and edge. Mid season. 2 ft.   H. 'Double Dream' - Double, soft pink blooms. Early-mid season. 2 ft.   H. 'Pardon Me' - Brick red with yellow green throat. Re-bloomer. Mid season. 18-20 in.   H. 'Prairie Bella' - Pink flowers with rose mauve accents around a yellow throat. Mid season. 2-3 ft.   H. 'Prairie Blue Eyes' - Lavender blooms with a light blue eye zone. Good rebloomer. 2 ft.   H. 'Purple d'Oro' - Reddish purple flowers with a yellow throat and orange back. Re-bloomer. Mid-late season. 16 in.   H. 'Rajah' - Clear orange. Early-mid season. 2 ft.   H. 'Stella d'Oro' - Gold flowers. Good everblooming variety. Early-mid season. 12-15 in.   H. 'Strawberry Candy' - Deep pink flowers with dark eye and yellow green throat. Re-bloomer. Mid season. 26 in.   H. 'Whimsical' - Bright purple flowers. Mid-late season. 20 in. HEUCHERA Coral Bells Reliable perennial for borders with attractive foliage and loose flower clusters on upright stems. Needs good drainage. Part shade.   H. 'Amethyst Mist' - Dark purple foliage, highlighted with silver markings. New foliage emerges amethyst. 10 in.   H. 'Berry Smoothie' - Big, bold leaf color ranges from purple rose to rose pink. Light pink flower sprays July-Aug. 18 in.   H. 'Can Can' - Ruffled leaves are metallic silver with plum highlights and dark veins. Insignficant flower. 1 ft.   H. 'Caramel' - Scalloped leaves from gold to amber and peach. Light pink flower sprays July-Aug. 12-18 in.   H. 'Cherry Cola' - Lovely red brown leaves with cherry rust red flowers. 18 in.   H. 'Crimson Curls' - Crimson leaves with very curly edges. White flowers in May-June. 18 in.   H. 'Electra' - Shocking, blood red veins on leaves that change from yellow to chartreuse to tan. White flowers. 14 in.   H. 'Fire Chief' - Glowing, wine red, mid sized leaves. Bicolored pink and white flowers with dark red stems. 15 in.   H. 'Georgia Peach' - Huge peach-toned leaves with white overlay. Creamy white flower sprays July-Aug. 14 in.   H. 'Kassandra' - Ruffled purple-bronze foliage with a red glow on the back of the leaves. 10 in.   H. 'Lime Rickey' - Lime green to chartreuse ruffled foliage year round. Small pure white flowers. 18 in.   H. 'Marmalade' - Shiny, undulating foliage is umber to deep sienna with hot pink undersides. 10 in.   H. 'Midnight Rose' - Hot pink splashes on dark reddish purple leaves. Sun tolerant. 10 in.   H. 'Plum Pudding' - Compact plant with striking purple foliage. 1 ft.   H. 'Silver Scrolls' - Silver metallic leaves are grounded with dark veining. Loose flower clusters May-July. 2 ft.   H. 'Southern Comfort' - Huge cinnamon peach to amber leaves. Creamy white flower sprays July-Aug. 14 in.   H. 'Venus' - Large, silver sheened leaves with dark green veins. Tiny, nearly white, bell-shaped flowers May-June. 15 in.   H. americana 'Green Spice' - Silver mottling over green with deep purple venation in spring and fall. 1 ft.   H. americana 'Marvelous Marble' - Deep green leaves with prominent red-purple veins and silver overlay. 2 ft.   H. micrantha 'Palace Purple' - 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year - Dark bronze red foliage. Creamy white flowers May-July. 18 in.   H. sanguinea 'Firefly' - Nice green foliage, often with silver markings. Tall carmine red flower spikes are good for cutting May-Sept. 18 in.   H. x villosa 'Tiramisu' - Showy chartreuse foliage has brick red coloration. Cream flowers July-Aug. 8-14 in. HOSTA Plantain Lily Hardy perennial plants grown primarily for their decorative foliage. All do well in shady locations throughout the garden. Varieties vary in size and bloom. Watch out for slugs.   H. 'Abba Dabba Do' - Green leaves with gold margins. Pale lavender flowers. 28" high by 60" wide.   H. 'City Lights' - Large, thick, corrugated, brilliant gold leaves. Very pale lavender flowers. 27" high by 55" wide.   H. 'Earth Angel' - Blue green leaves have a 1½ inch yellow margin. Near white flowers. 26" high by 50" wide.   H. 'Fat Cat' - Large, heavily corrugated golden leaves. Lavender flowers. 22" high by 52" wide.   H. 'Fire Island' - Brilliant gold leaves with maroon red petioles. Lavender flowers. 16" high by 36" wide.   H. 'First Frost' - Blue green leaves with a gold to creamy white margin. Pale lavender flowers. 14" high by 36" wide.   H. 'Fragrant Bouquet' - Pale green leaves with margins that change from creamy yellow to white. Very pale lavender, fragrant flowers. 22" high by 48" wide.   H. 'Guacamole' - Gold leaves with green margins. Fragrant, pale lavender flowers. 24" high by 54" wide.   H. 'Krossa Regal' - Smooth, slightly wavy, blue green leaves turn dark green in late summer. Lavender flowers. 33" high by 71" wide.   H. 'Ocean Isle' - Wide gold margins surround green centers. Slug resistant. Pale lavender flowers. 26" high by 55" wide.   H. 'Pilgrim' - Medium green, slightly wavy leaves with yellow to creamy white margins. Pale purple flowers. 12" high by 30" wide.   H. 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake' - Fast growing mound of bright golden green, narrow, rippled foliage. 18" high by 50" wide.   H. 'Powder Blue' - Heavily corrugated, powdery blue green foliage. Large leaves. 26" high by 60" wide.   H. 'Queen Josephine' - Shiny, dark green leaves with 1 inch yellow margins. Pale purple flowers. 17" high by 42" wide.   H. 'Regal Splendor' - Powder blue leaves with creamy yellow margins change to shiny, dark green with white margins. Lavender flowers. 32" high by 70" wide.   H. 'Robert Frost' - Creamy white margins on broad, ovate blue green leaves. Near white flowers. 24" high by 50" wide.   H. 'Silver Star' - Wide white margins on green leaves. Upright plant. Purple flowers. 18" high by 36" wide.   H. 'Stained Glass' - Gold leaves with 1 inch green margins. Fragrant, pale lavender flowers. 20" high by 45" wide.   H. 'Sugar and Spice' - Green leaves with gold to creamy white margins. Pale lavender flowers. 20" wide by 48" high.   H. 'Sum and Substance' - Large, chartreuse to golden leaves. Lavender flowers. 33" high by 80" wide. HYPERICUM St. John's Wort H. calycinum - Semi-evergreen ground cover for sunny locations. Green foliage. Sun and drought tolerant. Spreads by underground runners. Yellow flowers June-July. 12 in. Sun.   H. x moserianum 'Tricolor' - Tender perennial with attractive green foliage with pink and cream variegation. Sun and drought tolerant. Nice in planters. Yellow flowers June-Aug. 12 in. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - I - - J - - K - IBERIS Candytuft Evergreen, reliable hardy perennials that are excellent for borders. Easy to grow. Sun to part shade.   I. gibraltarica - Lilac pink flowers May-Sept. 10 in.   I. sempervirens 'Alexander's White' - Vigorous plant, profuse white blooms March-May. 10 in.   I. sempervirens 'Purity' - Stiffly branched, compact plant. Large white flowers April-June. 8-10 in. IMPERATA Japanese Bloodgrass I. cylindrica rubra 'Red Baron' - Clumping grass. Striking mid-green leaves turn blood red from the tips down. 16 in. Sun. JUNCUS Corkscrew Rush J. effusus 'Twister' - Novel clumping plant with cylindrical, green, twisted, spiraled, hollow stems. Flowers are in small clusters along stems. Great plant around water features or in planters. Likes moist areas. Generally self-sowing.Sun. KNAUTIA Scarlet Pincushion K. macedonica 'Mars Midget' - Self sowing. Attractive dark ruby red, Scabiosa-like flowers June-Oct. 16 in. Sun. KNIPHOFIA Torch Lily Stout plant with wide bladed foliage. Bottle-brush-like flower spikes rise above spiky, wide-bladed foliage on erect stems. Sun.   K. 'Popsicle' - Delicious looking flowers spikes June-Oct. Short grassy foliage. Drought tolerant. 18 in. K. 'Mango Popsicle' - Mango orange flower spikes. K. 'Papaya Popsicle' - Ripe papaya red flower spikes. K. 'Pineapple Popsicle' - Creamy yellow flower spikes.   K. hirsuta 'Fire Dance' - Coral red spikes turn yellow. Blue green foliage. 20 in.   K. uvaria 'Flamenco' - Plants bloom the first year from seed. Orange and red flowers July-Sept. 4 ft. Return to Perennials Index - L - LAURENTIA Isotoma L. fluviatilis 'Blue Star Creeper' - Low ground cover with small bright green foliage. Forms a dense carpet. Sky blue flowers June-Oct. 2 in. Sun. LAVATERA Tree Mallow Summer blooming shrubby perennial with showy funnel shaped blooms June-Oct. Sun.   L. x clementii 'Barnsley' - Light pink flowers have dark centers. 5 ft.   L. x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' - Dark rosy pink blooms. 5 ft. LEUCANTHEMUM Shasta Daisy Valuable summer bloomers with dark green glossy foliage. Good for mass plantings. Nice cut flower. All have white daisy flowers and will tend to bloom continuously if spent flowers are deadheaded. Sun to part shade.   L. 'Goldfinch' - Charming, bright lemon yellow to ivory, semi-double flowers May-Sept. 23 in.   L. 'Razzle Dazzle' - Wildly twisted, double, white petals on this daisy May-Sept. 18 in.   L. x superbum 'Alaska' - 3" single white flowers in June-July. 3 ft.   L. x superbum 'Becky' - 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year - Hardy reliable variety. One of the best of the single flower types. 3-4" single white flowers May-July. 2 ft.   L. x superbum 'Crazy Daisy' - Flower petals are narrow, wavy and slightly curled at the tips. 4" double white flowers May-July. 30 in.   L. 'Darling Daisy' - Very compact, low growing perennial with single, 2" white daisies May-Sept. 6 in.   L. x superbum 'Ice Star' - Huge, double, pure white daisies May-Sept. 24-30 in.   L. x superbum 'Snow Cap' - Very compact, uniform plant. 2" single white flowers May-Sept. 14-18 in.   L. x superbum 'Snow Lady' - Compact, uniform plant. 3" single white flowers May-Sept. 12-18 in. LEWISIA Bitterroot L. cotyledon 'Hybrid Mix' - Interesting alpine plant for rock gardens. Needs good drainage. Low growing rosettes of fleshy leaves bear stems with clusters of showy flowers in shades of pink, peach, orange, rose or yellow May-June. 4 in. Sun. LIATRIS Gay Feather L. spicata 'Kobold' - Deciduous perennial that grows from a corm. Broad grass-like foliage. Beautiful cut flower. Showy rose pink flowers on tall spikes June-Oct. 2 ft. Sun. LIGULARIA Big Leaf Ligularia L. dentata 'Midnight Lady' - Dark purple, toothed foliage. Orange yellow "daisies" July-Sept. 40 in. Part shade. LILIUM Asiatic Lily L. 'Asiatic Hybrids' - Summer blooming perennial bulb. Showy. large, exotic, trumpet-shaped flowers. Great in containers and the garden. Plant in well drained, humus-rich soil. 18-24 in. Sun.   L. 'Golden Joy' - Golden yellow, lightly speckled blooms with deep orange red centers.   L. 'Matrix' - Fiery red blooms with orange centers.   L. 'Mount Duckling' - Lavender pink, lightly spotted blooms.   L. 'Orange Matrix' - Bright orange blooms.   L. 'Yellow Baby' - Bright yellow blooms. LILIUM Oriental Lily L. 'Oriental Hybrids' - Summer blooming perennial bulb. Showy. large, exotic, blooms with heavy, sweet fragrance. Plant in well drained, humus-rich soil. 18-24 in. Sun.   L. 'Entertainer' - Spotted rose blooms with white centers.   L. 'Starlight Express' - Fuchsia pink, ruffled blooms edged in white. LINARIA Toadflax L. purpurea 'Canon J. Went' - Erect plant with blue green foliage. Light pink flowers on long racemes July-Oct. 2-3 ft. Sun. LITHODORA Evergreen perennial ground cover. Favored for its dark green foliage and brilliant electric blue flowers April-June. Likes good drainage. 4 in. Sun.   L. diffusa 'Grace Ward' - Electric blue flowers.   L. diffusa 'White Star' - Electric blue flowers have a white star pattern in the center. LOBELIA Cardinal Flower L. cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' - Tall, short lived perennial with deep red foliage and full flower spikes atop each stem. Attractive background plant. Crimson red flowers July-Sept. 3-4 ft. Sun to part shade.   L. speciosa 'Fan' -Compact, upright plants. Intensely colored flower spikes July-Sept. 28 in. Sun to part shade. 'Fan Blue' - blue violet 'Fan Scarlet' - scarlet red More Lobelia in the Annual section. LUPINUS Lupine Hybrid lupines are stout plants with large dense flower spikes. Showy as a specimen or in mass plantings. Sun.   L. polyphyllus 'Gallery' - Compact plants. Flowers in June-July. 2 ft. 'Gallery Blue' 'Gallery Pink' 'Gallery Red' 'Gallery Mix'   L. polyphyllus 'Russell Mix' - Large plants. Mixed colors. Showy early summer bloomer June-July. 3 ft. LYCHNIS Catchfly L. coronaria 'Mullein Pink' - Self-sowing biennial with silvery woolly foliage. Rose pink flowers June-July. 2 ft. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - M - MALVA Mallow M. sylvestris 'Zebrina' - Easy to grow perennial. Stiffly branched, upright plants with deep green foliage. Attractive pink blooms striped with violet. Marginally hardy, but a prolific self-seeder. Long blooming season. 3-4 ft. Sun. MENTHA Corsican Mint M. requienii 'Corsican Mint' - Creeping ornamental mint that forms a low fragrant mat. Needs ample moisture and good drainage. 1 in. Part shade. More Mint in the Herb section. MONARDA Bee Balm Tall long flowering plant that is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Likes moist rich soil. Blooms June-Sept. Sun.   M. 'Fireball' - Deep scarlet red flowers on a dwarf plant. 12-15 in.   M. didyma 'Blue Stocking' - Deep violet flowers. 3 ft.   M. didyma 'Cranberry Lace' - Pink purple flowers on a dwarf plant. 10-12 in.   M. didyma 'Jacob Cline' - Scarlet red flowers. 3 ft.   M. didyma 'Marshall's Delight' - Pink flowers. 3 ft.   M. didyma 'Panorama Red Shades' - Red flowers. 3 ft.   M. didyma 'Pink Lace' - Bright pink flowers with a purple cone on a dwarf plant. Dark red stems. 18 in.   M. didyma 'Raspberry Wine' - Berry red flowers. Mildew resistant foliage. 30 in. MYOSOTIS Forget-Me-Not M. sylvatica 'Victoria Indigo' - Self-sowing biennial easily naturalizes. Good for shady borders. Delicate, rich blue flowers April-June. 8 in. Shade to part shade. Return to Perennials Index - N - - O - NEPETA Catmint N. faassenii 'Kit Cat' - Blue aromatic blooms on a dwarf plant. 12-16 in.   N. faassenii 'Walker's Low' - 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year - Compact mounding plant with gray green foliage. Periwinkle blue flowers June-Aug. 15 in. Sun. OENOTHERA Sundrops O. 'Shimmer' - Sunny lemon yellow blooms all summer. Narrow foliage. Heat and drought tolerant. 10 in. Sun.   O. kunthiana 'Glowing Magenta' - Marginally hardy, tidy, compact plant with deep green foliage. Good summer color. Deep pink flowers June-Sept. 12 in. Sun. ORIGANUM Ornamental Oregano O. rotundifolium 'Kent Beauty' - Veined blue green leaves. Pink and chartreuse flower bracts. 2-4 in. Sun. More Oregano in the Herb section. Return to Perennials Index - P - PACHYSANDRA Japanese Spurge P. terminalis - Dense ground cover of rich green, shiny foliage. Good cover for shade. White flowers May. 6-8 in. Shade. PAEONIA Peony Showy, large, globe-shaped flowers May-June. Numerous stamens and pistils. 2-3 ft. Sun to part shade.   P. 'Bowl of Beauty' - Rose pink petals cupped around the contrasting feathery, creamy yellow stamens.   P. 'Festiva Maxima' - White flowers with a few red spots.   P. 'Kansas' - Fully double, carmine red flowers.   P. 'Miss Eckhardt' - Pink flowers with light pink insides.   P. 'Solange' - Fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, cream and silver. PAPAVER Poppy Popular perennial with showy blooms. Good cut flower. Needs rich soil with good drainage. Sun.   P. nudicaule 'Wonderland' - Somewhat tender perennial tends to be short lived. Showy in mass plantings. Pastel shades of orange, pink, red, rose, white and yellow flowers April-Sept. 16 in.   P. orientale - Oriental Poppies - Generally large plants with striking flowers to 6" on tall stiff stems May-June. Plants go dormant after blooming. 3 ft. 'Allegro' - Orange red flowers. 'Beauty of Livermere' - Rich dark red flowers. 'Royal Wedding' - Pure white flowers with a black center. 'Victoria Louise' - Salmon pink flowers. More Poppy in the Annual section. PENNISETUM Fountain Grass P. 'Cherry Sparkler' - Green and white striped leaves have a pink blush. Burgundy red plumes. 2 ft. Sun to part shade.   P. alopecuroides 'Hameln' - Finely textured rich green foliage. Coppery tan plumes. 18-30 in. Sun.   P. messiacum 'Red Bunny Tails' - Upright arching plant with glossy green foliage and burgundy highlights. Flowers on stems above the foliage resemble a rabbit's foot. 2-3 ft. Sun to part shade.   P. orientale 'Karley Rose' - Delightful, fluffy, rose pink flowers July-Sept. Slowly spreading. Reliable. 3 ft. Sun to part shade.   P. setaceum 'Rubrum' - Tender grass with upright arching burgundy foliage. Great in containers. 2-3 ft. Sun.   P. setaceum rubrum 'Fireworks' - Variegated purple grass. Burgundy mid vein with hot pink margins. 24-30 in. Sun.   P. setaceum 'Sky Rocket' - Variegated green and white foliage. Smokey pink, arching, sterile plumes. 18-24 in. More Pennisetum in the Premium Plant section. PENSTEMON Beard-Tongue Versatile summer blooming perennials with showy tubular flowers on tall spikes. Plant in good well drained soils. P. barbatus hybrids tend to be short lived. Sun.   P. 'Firebird' - Bushy plant with narrow foliage. Clusters of showy tubular red flowers with white throats July-Sept. 2-3 ft.   P. 'Sour Grapes' - Large purple flowers on a vigorous plant July-Oct. 24-30 in.   P. barbatus 'Elfin Pink' - Nice cut flower. Tall pink spikes June-Sept. 18 in.   P. barbatus 'Riding Hood' - Exceptional garden and container performance. Thick glossy foliage. Basal branching. Bell-shaped flowers on slender stems. 18 in. 'Riding Hood Blue' 'Riding Hood Delft Blue' - blue with pink and purple 'Riding Hood Hot Pink' 'Riding Hood Marble Cream' - pink with cream 'Riding Hood Purple' 'Riding Hood Red'   P. digitalis 'Husker Red' - 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year - Long lived hardy plant with dark red foliage. Nice accent. Foliage color best in full sun. Creamy white flowers July-Sept. 2 ft.   P. heterophyllus 'Electric Blue' - Well-branched plant with striking, intense blue flowers June-Aug. 16 in.   P. hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red' - Brilliant, deep scarlet red spikes with white stripes June-Sept. 2 ft.   P. x mexicale 'Pike's Peak Purple' - Tall spikes of showy purple flowers with striped throats July-Aug re-bloom into Oct. 30 in.   P. x mexicale 'Sunburst Ruby' - Compact, sturdy plant with glossy foliage. Showy, ruby red flowers have a white center June-Aug. 16 in. More Penstemon in the Premium Plant section. PEROVSKIA Russian Sage P. atriplicifolia - 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year - Hardy drought and sun tolerant plant with fragrant, lacy blue green foliage. Lavender blue spikes July-Oct. 3 ft. Sun.   P. atriplicifolia 'Filigran' - Similar to the species but with finer cut silver foliage. Lavender blue spikes July-Oct. 3-4 ft. Sun. PHALARIS Ribbon Grass P. arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream' - Upright plant that slowly spreads by short rhizomes. Attractive, semi-evergreen, striped green and cream foliage. Can be invasive. Good in tubs. Tan plumes June-July. 2 ft. Sun to part shade. PHLOX Creeping Phlox Low creeping plants that form a dense mat. Prolific spring bloomer for rock walls, banks and borders March-May. 4 in. Sun to part shade.   P. subulata 'Candystripe' - Very novel flower. Plants will often re-bloom in late summer. Flowers pink with light pink picotee and red eye.   P. subulata 'Emerald Blue' - Lilac blue blooms.   P. subulata 'Fort Hill' - Lavender blooms.   P. subulata 'Scarlet Flame' - Red blooms.   P. subulata 'White Delight' - White blooms. PHLOX Tall Garden Phlox Upright plants that grow in broad clumps. Showy flower clusters on stiff stems in summer from July-Sept. Leaf spots and mildew are unavoidable. Sun.   P. paniculata 'Peppermint Twist' - Candy pink and white striped petals. 16 in.   P. paniculata 'Pina Colada' - Large white blooms. 15 in.   P. paniculata 'Purple Kiss' - Deep purple blooms with white eyes. 15 in.   P. paniculata 'Red Caribbean' - Pink striped petals with bright red centers. Mildew resistant. More Phlox in the Premium Plant section. PHORMIUM New Zealand Flax Tropical looking upright clump with long fibrous decorative foliage. Plants come in varying sizes. All varieties look great in mixed containers or as specimens. Phormium will not survive extreme winter cold. Temperatures in the low teens are generally fatal without protection. Plant in a sunny location with even moisture.   P. 'Black Adder' - Deep burgundy black, long, sword-like, glossy leaves. Very attractive. 3 ft.   P. 'Pink Stripe' - Olive green leaves are rimmed with rosy pink. 4-6 ft.   P. 'Platt's Black' - Arching, very dark, nearly black leaves. 3 ft.   P. 'Rosie Chameleon' - Burgundy leaves have a bronze vein in the middle and a bronze edge. Slightly arching. 3-4 ft.   P. 'Sundowner' - Dark bronze leaves with pink edges and occasional pink stripes. Very colorful accent plant. 3 ft.   P. 'Wings of Gold' - Olive green leaves have creamy yellow margins and a faint red edge. 2-3 ft.   P. tenax 'Purpureum' - Dark, reddish purple, broad, sword-shaped leaves. Fast growing. 4-6 ft. PHYGELIUS Cape Fuchsia Broad, mounding woody plant with loose clusters of curved tubular flowers June-Sept. Deadhead to keep blooming. Sun to part shade.   P. 'Funfare' - Compact branching habit. Vibrant flower clusters May-Oct. 26 in. 'Funfare Coral' 'Funfare Orange' 'Funfare Wine' 'Funfare Yellow'   P. aequalis 'Yellow Trumpet' - Yellow flower clusters June-Sept. 2 ft.   P. x rectus 'Devil's Tears' - Scarlet flower clusters June-Sept. 2 ft. PLATYCODON Balloon Flower P. grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - Inflated ballon-like buds open to deep blue flowers June-Aug. 1 ft. Sun. POLEMONIUM Jacob's Ladder Clusters of lightly fragrant bells rise above a low mound of fern-like foliage. 2 ft. Part shade is best.   P. caeruleum 'Brise D'Anjou' - Wonderful green and creamy white variegated foliage. Azure blue flower spikes.   P. caeruleum 'Heavenly Habit' - Green foliage. Fragrant azure blue flowers in loose clusters.   P. carneum 'Apricot Delight' - Green foliage. Clusters of apricot salmon flowers illuminate the shade. 16 in.   P. reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' - Green leaves edged in creamy white and flushed with pink. Light blue blooms. 10-16 in.   P. yezoense 'Purple Rain' - Purple foliage. Fragrant, deep purple flower spikes May-Aug. PRATIA Star Creeper P. pedunculata 'County Park' - Spreading ground cover makes a dense carpet. Star-shaped, deep blue flowers June-Aug. 2 in. Sun. PULMONARIA Lungwort Mounding plants with fleshy green leaves often with silver spots. An early spring bloomer that works well in shady locations. Blooms April-May. 1 ft. Shade.   P. 'Mrs. Moon' -Pink to blue flowers.   P. 'Pink Haze' - Large, ruffled pink flowers.   P. 'Raspberry Splash' - Dusky raspberry coral flowers. Sun tolerant, sharply pointed, very upright foliage.   P. 'Silver Bouquet' - Large coral to pink to violet flowers. Silver, mildew resistant foliage. PULSATILLA Pasque Flower P. vulgaris 'Red Bells' - Velvety, wine red flowers March-April followed by silky white seed heads. 8-10 in. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - Q - - R - RAOULIA Sheepcarpet R. australis - Ground cover. Forms a low mat of tiny silver leaves. Needs moderate water and excellent drainage. Inconspicuous yellow flowers May-June. 1 in. Sun. RATIBIDA Prairie Coneflower R. columnifera 'Red Mexican Hat' - North American native. Mahogany flowers have tall dark centers and drooping petals July-Sept. 2 ft. Sun. RUBUS Creeping Raspberry R. calcinoides 'Emerald Carpet' - Rapidly spreading, low growing ground cover. Olive green leaves redden in winter. White flowers May. 6 in. Sun. RUDBECKIA Coneflower Often called Black-eyed Susan. Easy to grow plants with attractive summer bloom. Rudbeckia hirta varieties are not reliably hardy. Good for mass plantings or mixed sunny borders. Most make good cut flowers. A very good plant if deer are a problem. They will rarely eat foliage or flower.   R. fulgida 'Goldsturm' - 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year - Hardier and longer lived than R. hirta. Very long lasting, golden orange flowers with dark centers on stiff stems July-Oct. 2-3 ft.   R. hirta 'Autumn Colors' - Tender perennial. Huge, daisy-like, 5-7" blooms with a mahogany center. Yellow to red petals. 20-24 in.   R. hirta 'Becky' - Tender perennial. Yellow bronze petals with a dark center July-Oct. 8-10 in.   R. hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' - Semi-hardy perennial with showy double to semi-double flowers. A blend of sunset colors of yellow, bronze, orange and mahogany July-Oct. 24-30 in.   R. hirta 'Cherry Brandy' - Prolific, striking, deep red and maroon blooms with a dark center July-Oct. 2 ft.   R. hirta 'Denver Daisy' - Tender perennial. Strong stems. Golden yellow blooms with a rusty red ring July-Oct. 20 in.   R. hirta 'Indian Summer' - Tender perennial. Tall upright plant with large 5" blooms. Semi-double golden flowers with dark center June-Nov. 3-4 ft.   R. hirta 'Prairie Sun' - Tender perennial. Tall upright plant with large 5-6" blooms. Golden flowers with light green center June-Nov. 2 ft.   R. hirta 'Toto' - Tender perennial. compact. Bright 2-3" flowers July-Oct. 12-15 in. 'Toto Lemon' - Light yellow flowers. 'Toto Rustic' - Yellow bronze flowers with a red ring.   R. triloba 'Prairie Glow' - Tall colorful plant. Cheerful bicolored blooms are red with yellow tips. Single flowers. Rich purple brown stems. 3-4 ft. RUMEX Bloody Dock R. sanguineus 'Bloody Dock' - Attractive, clumping plant with dark green lance-shaped leaves with prominent red veins. Use as accent in mixed border. Panicles of tiny green flowers June-July. 18 in. Sun to part shade. Return to Perennials Index - S - SAGINA Pearlwort Dense carpet of intertwined stems form a solid moss-like mat. Needs full sun but is intolerant of drought. Small white flowers June-Aug. 2 in. Sun.   S. subulata 'Irish Moss' - Bright forest green mat.   S. subulata 'Scotch Moss' - Bright lime green mat. SALVIA Sage Good border plants with excellent deer resistance. Easy to grow perennials needing good soil and full sun.   S. nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - Glowing purple stems, gray green aromatic foliage and true blue flowers June-Oct. 15 in.   S. nemorosa 'Caradona' - Olive green foliage on upright plants. Striking black flower stems with richly colored purple flowers May-Aug. 18 in.   S. nemorosa 'East Friesland' - Intense violet blue flowers May-Aug. 18 in.   S. nemorosa 'Pink Friesland' - Hot pink flowers May-Aug. 18 in.   S. nemorosa 'Snow Hill' - Glowing purple stems, dark green aromatic foliage and clear white flowers June-Oct. 15 in. SALVIA greggii Texas Sage S. greggii - Fragrant accent plant with brilliant blooms. Borderline perennial. Attracts hummingbirds. 18 in. Sun to part shade. Flame - scarlet red Purple Pastel Rose Pink More Salvia in the Annual and Perennial sections. SANTOLINA Lavender-cotton S. incana - Drought tolerant, somewhat shrubby plant with silver gray foliage. Good for accent in dry locations. Yellow flowers June-Aug. 2 ft. Sun. SAPONARIA Soapwort S. ocymoides - Very showy early summer display. Creeping plant with one inch leaves. Good trailing perennial for planters and rock walls. Needs good drainage. 1" pink blooms May-June. 6 in. Sun. SAXIFRAGA Rockfoil S. x arendsii 'Highlander Red' - Cushion of soft green rosettes spreading to a dense green mat. Needs good light but protection from the hottest afternoon summer sun. Single flowers on 3" stems April-June. 4-8 in. Sun to part shade.   S. x arendsii 'Touran' - Extended bloom time March-May. Fleshy leaves. 4-6 in. Sun to part shade. 'Touran Deep Red' 'Touran Neon Rose' 'Touran Scarlet' 'Touran White' SCABIOSA Pincushion Flower Showy pincushion flowers bloom constantly late spring through fall. Good cut flower. Likes rich soil. Sun.   S. caucasica 'Fama Blue' - Lavender blue flowers July-Sept. 2 ft.   S. columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' - 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year - Dense mound of deep green foliage. Blooms constantly spring through late fall. Showy 1½ inch lavender blue pincushion flowers June-Nov. 16 in.   S. columbaria 'Pink Mist' - Similar to 'Butterfly Blue'. Pink flowers June-Nov. 12-18 in. SEDUM Stonecrop Sun loving plants with succulent fleshy foliage. Showy summer and fall flower display. Best in loamy well drained soils. All are drought tolerant. Sun. Rock Garden & Ground Cover Varieties S. 'Angelina' - Rich golden yellow, trailing, mat-forming, fleshy foliage. Yellow flowers July. 5 in.   S. album 'Red Ice' - Foliage is green in summer and blood red in fall and winter. 3-4 in.   S. dasyphyllum 'Major' - Mat-forming sedum. Blue foliage in tight clusters. Small white flower clusters May-June. 4 in.   S. forsterianum 'Silver Stone' - Soft blue green foliage, often tinged pinkish red. Yellow flowers July-Sept. 10 in.   S. hispanicum 'Blue Carpet' - Mat-forming variety with rich blue gray foliage. Pale pink flowers June. 2 in.   S. hispanicum 'Purpureum' - Dense, low, spreading plant with small blue gray foliage. Small white flowers July-Sept. 2 in.   S. makinoi 'Ogon' - Low trailing plant with chartreuse foliage. Small yellow flowers June. 3 in.   S. oreganum - Rosettes of round glossy green leaves on compact low growing plants. Yellow flowers July-Aug. 4 in.   S. pachyclados - Almost round, powder blue foliage. Pink flowers July-Aug. 2-4 in.   S. reflexum 'Blue Spruce' - Evergreen, somewhat upright, spreading mat. Vivid blue foliage. Yellow flowers July-Sept. 8 in.   S. spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' - Low mounding plant with silvery gray foliage. Evergreen. Yellow flowers July-Sept. 4 in.   S. spathulifolium 'Carnea' - Low mounding plant with silvery green foliage tinged red. Evergreen. Yellow flowers July-Sept. 5 in.   S. spurium 'Dragon's Blood' - Low mounding plant with attractive dark bronze foliage that turns very dark maroon through winter. Foliage color best in full sun. Brilliant red flowers July-Sept. 6 in.   S. spurium 'Tri-Color' - Low mounding plant with attractive green foliage that is edged with cream and pink. Foliage color best in full sun. Pink flowers July-Sept. 6 in.   S. stoloniferum - Low, fast growing plant with small green foliage. Yellow flowers July-Sept. 2 in.   S. teractinum 'Coral Reef' - Low growing plant with round flat deep green leaves that turn bronze in fall and winter. Bright yellow flowers July-Sept. 3 in. Tall Varieties S. 'Autumn Joy' - Hardy upright plant forms a dense mound of blue green foliage. Showy late summer flower display Aug-Sept. Broad rich pink flower clusters. 18 in.   S. 'Chocolate Drop' - Dark chocolate brown rounded foliage. Soft rose flower clusters Aug-Sept. 10 in.   S. 'Mr. Goodbud' - Rich dark mauve flowers and light buds. Upright, tight foliage. Deer resistant. 14 in.   S. 'Postman's Pride' - Deep blue purple ovate leaves. Rose pink flower clusters Aug-Sept. 1-2 ft.   S. 'Vera Jameson' - Upright mounding plant with attractive purple foliage. Foliage color is best in full sun. Broad light pink flower clusters Aug-Sept. 1 ft.   S. spectabile 'Neon' - Blue green foliage. Bright bubblegum pink flowers Aug-Sept. 15-18 in.   S. telephium 'Autumn Charm' - Gray green leaves with yellow serrated edges. Light pink flower clusters Sept. 18 in. SEMPERVIVUM Hens and Chicks S. arachnoideum 'Cobweb' - Drought tolerant, succulent rosettes connected by wispy webs. Rose flowers. 3 in. Sun.   S. hybrids - Drought tolerant, succulent rosettes form a dense mat. Good for rock gardens or decorative planters. Good drainage. 2 in. Sun. SILENE Campion S. uniflora 'Druett's Variegata' - Mat of small light green foliage with white variegation. 1 in. pinwheel shaped flowers at the end of each stem. White flowers July-Aug. 6-8 in.   S. x lychnis 'Rolly's Favorite' - Mounding, dark green foliage with rising stems. Soft pink blooms April-June. 15-20 in. SISYRINCHIUM S. angustifolium 'Blue-eyed Grass' - Dense, narrow, dark green leaf blades. Loose violet flower clusters on stems above foliage June-Sept. Self-seeding. 10 in. Sun.   S. bellum 'Rocky Point' - Very large, purple blue flowers on a compact plant. 6 in.   S. californica 'Yellow-eyed Grass' - Dense, narrow, dark green leaf blades. Loose yellow flower clusters on stems above foliage June-Sept. Self-seeding. 10 in. Sun. STACHYS Lamb's Ears S. byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' - Silver gray, fuzzy leaves are kitten soft. Lavender flowers July-Sept. 14-16 in. STIPA Feather Grass S. 'Capriccio' - Upright, wispy green grass. Fine textured. Excellent in containers and the landscape. 14-16 in. Sun.   S. tenuissima 'Pony Tails' - Among the finest textured of all the ornamental grasses producing a fountain of hair-like leaves. Attractive through winter. Tan plumes June-July. 2 ft. Sun. Return to Perennials Index - T - TEUCRIUM Germander Teucrium chamaedrys - Broad mounding plant with small, toothed, glossy evergreen foliage. Shear to keep full. Needs good drainage. Light purple flower spikes June-July. 15 in. Sun to part shade. THYMUS Creeping Thyme Creeping and mounding perennials form a dense mat of tiny aromatic foliage. Great ground cover for rock gardens, herb pots and small borders. Small flowers May-June. All need full sun and good drainage.   T. 'Elfin' - Elfin Thyme or Thymus Minus - Low, very dense, spreading mound. Small gray green foliage. Lavender flowers. 1 in.   T. praecox 'Coccineus' - Red Creeping Thyme - Low, dense plant with small bronzy green foliage. Small crimson flowers. 2 in.   T. praecox - 'Pink Chinz' - Low, dense ground cover with small, dark green, woolly foliage. Small salmon pink flowers. 2 in.   T. praecox 'White' - White Creeping Thyme - Low, dense ground cover with small, bright green foliage. Small white flowers. 2 in.   T. pseudolanuginosus 'Woolly Thyme' - Low creeping plant with small, fuzzy, silver gray foliage. Pale pink flowers. 2-3 in.   T. serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' - Forms a lemon-scented carpet of tiny green leaves and carmine pink flowers. 2-4 in. More Thyme in the Herb section. TIARELLA Foam Flower T. 'Sugar and Spice' - Shiny, lacquered, lacy, heavily marked leaves. Frosted pink flower spikes May-June. 8-12 in. Shade.   T. wherryi 'Silverado' - An excellent small perennial for shade. Similar in habit to Heuchera. Emerald green leaves with contrasting veins. Delicate white flower spikes May-June. 14 in. Shade. Return to Perennials Index - U - - V - UNCINIA New Zealand Hook Sedge Uncinia rubra 'Balinda's Find' - Bronze foliage variegated with rich cherry red margins. 1 ft. Sun to part shade. VERONICA Speedwell Valuable border perennial. Species vary from mounding to stiffly upright with showy terminal flower spikes. Sun to part shade.   V. 'New Century' - Excellent evergreen ground cover. Heat and drought tolerant. Small blue flowers April-May. 2 in.   V. peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' - Small bronzy foliage on spreading plant. Medium blue flowers June-Nov. 4 in.   V. spicata 'Purpleicious' - Vibrantly rich purple blooms on long and thick spikes. Dark green foliage. 20 in.   V. spicata 'Red Fox' - Upright mound plant with dense deep rose red flower spikes June-Aug. 2 ft.   V. spicata 'Royal Candles' - Erect, bushy plant with dense, deep blue purple flower spikes June-August. 1 ft. VINCA Periwinkle Evergreen ground cover with glossy foliage on long arching trailing branches and 1" flowers March-June. Good for shady locations. 4-8 in. Shade to part shade.   V. minor 'Alba' - White flowers. Green foliage.   V. minor 'Bowles' - Blue flowers. Glossy dark green foliage.   V. minor 'Moonlit' - Double lavender flowers. Variegated yellow green foliage.   V. minor atropurpurea 'Wine' - Wine red flowers. Dark green foliage. More Vinca in the Annual and Premium Plant sections. VIOLA Hybrids Creeping Violas Delightful early spring blooming perennial. Similar in character to pansies with smaller flowers and more spreading habit. Flowers have interesting markings and slight sweet fragrance. Plants perform best through cool months and bloom from spring through fall. Easily naturalized in shade and part shade locations. 4-8 in.   V. 'Blue Moon' - Pale blue flowers have a yellow eye. Semi-trailing.   V. 'Etain' - Hordes of attractive bi-tone flowers are soft yellow edged with violet.   V. 'Harvest Moon' - Large, fragrant, yellow blooms attract bees.   V. 'Starry Night' - Flowers are lavender with yellow centers.   V. labradorica 'Labrador Violet' - Small compact plant with dark green to purple foliage. Easy to grow, self-sowing. Lavender blue flowers April-May. 3 in.   V. sororia 'Freckles' - Small compact plants with light green heart shaped leaves. Good plant in a shaded woodland setting. Dainty flowers are very light blue with small violet spots Feb-April. Self-sowing. 6 in. More Viola in the Annual section. Return to Perennials Index - W - - X - - Y - - Z - For wholesale information, please contact us at: sales@peoriagardens.com Peoria Gardens, Inc. 32355 Peoria Road Albany, OR 97321   Home       Wholesale Lists       Personnel       Premiums       Annuals Vegetables       Herbs       Perennials       Tender Succulents © Copyright Peoria Gardens, Inc. 2012