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Ratibida pinnata
Ratibida pinnata (grayheaded coneflower)
Ratibida pinnata is a tall, slender perennial that is found in dry woods and prairies. It does best in full to partial sun with medium soil moisture requirements. Ratibida pinnata has a yellow composite flower that... more
Penstemon digitalis
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beardtongue)
Penstemon digitalis is an upright, clump forming perennial wildflower featuring deep green leaves on strong upright stems. In summer, plants are topped by showy tubular snapdragon-like white flowers which are frequently visited by pollinators. It flourishes in sunny sites with wet or moist... more
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ (blue flag iris)
Iris versicolor ‘Purple Flame’ is a great choice for the edge of a pond or along a stream bank. In early spring deep purple foliage emerges. As the plants begin to mature the foliage... more
Ionactis linariifolius
Ionactis linariifolius (stiff aster)
Stiff aster is an excellent, long-blooming, compact aster ideal for rock gardens or the front of the border and look great massed in groups. Ionactis linariifolius is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. The rather distinctive linear leaves are narrow and almost needle-like. Small... more
Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’
Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ (coral bells)
This cultivar is a clump-forming perennial featuring a mound of maple-shaped basal leaves which are an attractive deep purple above and red beneath. Tiny, pinkish white, bell-shaped flowers adorn dark red stems extending well above... more
Helianthus helianthoides (ox-eye daisy, false sunflower)
Ox-eye daisy is an upright, clump-forming, sunflower-like perennial that persists in the garden when it can seed in freely. Daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, with yellow-orange rays surrounding brownish-yellow center cones appear. Plants in the genus Heliopsis are both similar in appearance to and closely related... more
Helenium MARIACHI ‘Salsa’
Helenium MARIACHI ‘Salsa’ (Helen’s flower, sneezeweed)
A bold compact selection of our native Helenium autumnale, ‘Salsa’s’ vibrant red daisy-like flowers with orange highlights surrounding a chocolate brown center provide a late season lure for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. ‘Salsa’ adapts to most soil types, is mildew resistant, and the... more
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Gold Standard’ (tall tickseed)
Although a shorter version of the straight species, at nearly 6 feet tall, ‘Gold Standard’ is still a large and lofty plant with strong stems and upright blue-green foliage that yield a bounty of bright... more
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella’
Asclepias incarnata ’Cinderella’ (swamp milkweed)
‘Cinderella’ features clusters of 2 in. wide vanilla-scented flower heads. Individual flowers within each cluster boast deep pink reflexed petals and a pink to white crown. This selection of swamp milkweed is easily grown in medium to wet soils... more
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ (woodland sage)
Woodland sage, is an erect, many-branched, woody-based, clump-forming perennial. It is native to Europe and west-central Asia. It features lavender to violet blue flowers with tiny reddish-purple bracts and blooms from June to September. Flowers are attractive... more
Bergenia ‘Winterglut’
Bergenia ‘Winterglut’ (pigsqueak)
Pig squeak, named because of the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger, is a clump-forming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground cover and features large rosettes... more
Athyrium otophorum
Athyrium otophorum (eared lady fern)
Athyrium otophorum, commonly called eared lady fern, is a deciduous, Asian woodland species which typically grows to 18″ tall and features erect, triangular, dusky green fronds with dark burgundy stems. Young pale green fronds emerge throughout the growing... more
Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus spinosus (bear’s breeches)
Acanthus spinosus has shiny dark green leaves which are deeply dissected and tipped with spines (hence deer resistant). The handsome foliage adds great coarse texture to a partial shaded garden. Features pure white, snapdragon-like flowers surrounded by contrasting spiny purple bracts that last all season. Large flower spikes... more
Sedum ternatum 'Larinem Park'
Wild stonecrop
A sedum for shade! Yup, this Sedum is a beautiful low-growing groundcover for the shady garden, covered with flowers in masses of small white stars in the early spring. This plant usually grows... more
Polygonatum biflorum
Great Solomon’s seal
Great Solomon’s Seal has long, arching stems that dangle cream-colored flowers in early spring. It spreads slowly by rhizomes in optimal conditions. Large purple seeds and golden leaves add interest in fall. Great Solomon’s seal can grow in full sun if provided adequate... more
Paeonia ITOH 'Canary Brilliants'
Peony ‘Canary Brilliants’
A showy mid- to late season bloomer with lush green foliage that produces long, sturdy stems of semi-double to fully double blooms with a light, spicy fragrance. Flower color ranges... more
Baptisia australis
Blue false indigo
The perennial features bluish purple, pea-like flowers which appear in late spring. The flowers appear to sit atop a mound of bluish green foliage. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun and is exceptionally drought tolerant once established. Blue false... more
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf hydrangea
This outstanding shrub is native to the southeastern U.S. where it inhabits moist wooded slopes, ravines, and the banks of streams. Hydrangea quercifolia is one of two hydrangeas native to... more
Vaccinium corymbosum
Highbush blueberry
Blueberries are members of the heath family (Ericaceae). Vaccinium corymbosum has significant value for wildlife and for enhancement of our landscape. Its rhododendron and azalea cousins may have very showy... more
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