ACANTHUS

hungaricus(longifolius)-Tall spikes of white or pink flushed flower with red-purple bracts in summer. Deeply cut, dark green, thistle-like leaves. 4-5’ tall. Hardy to Zone 5. NICE!!

mollis‘Latifolius’, distinctive, deeply cut glossy green leaves. 4’ mauve flower spikes in summer. Beautiful!

spinosissimus, Very handsome, dark green, deeply divided leaves with spiny points. Soft mauve flowers. Zone 6. 4’.

ACHILLEA

(Yarrow, Sneezewort, Brideflower), zones 3-10, full sun, dry soil

millefolium, ‘Apple Blossom’, compact to 2’. Lilac-pink clusters all summer.

‘Apricot Delight’, eye catching clusters of blooms in pinks, apricots, and reds. Long flowering time. 13”.

‘Cassis’, masses of intense deep red flowers over a long period. 25”.

‘Oertel’s Rose’, new light pink, 18”.

‘Strawberry Seduction’, large, flat flower heads composed of tiny dark red flowers with yellow centers. Compact to 20”.

‘Terracotta’, flowers are the color of terracotta pots! 2-3’.

taygetea, 'Moonshine', light yellow flowers in midsummer, silver foliage, 2' x 1.5'

tomentosa, 'Aurea', lacy, 8-10" alpine with woolly, gray foliage. Small yellow flowers in May-June.

x., ‘Anthea’, silver foliage with yellow flowers. Very heat and drought tolerant!

‘Coronation Gold’, golden yellow flowers on 3’ plants.

‘Gold Coin Dwarf’, rich yellow-gold. Smoky green foliage. 15” tall. Aconitum-Spatlese

ACONITUM

(Monkshood), zones 3-8, partial shade and cool, moist soil, ALL MONKSHOOD POISONOUS!!!

cammarum, 'Eleanor', white flowers with each hood outlined in blue-violet. Grows 36-48".

carmichaelii’, ‘Arendsii’, 4’. Dark violet flowers Sept-Oct.

'Barker's Variety', loose spikes of large, amethyst-blue flowers in Aug-Sept. 5' tall.

‘Cloudy’, large Aconitum Spatlesewhite flowers with brushstrokes of blue. Blooms late summer thru autumn. 18-24” tall.

'Royal Flush', leaves are deep red in spring, turning green later on. Deep blue flowers. 24-30" tall.

(wilsonii) ‘Spatlese’, clear blue flowers have a darker edge. Sept-Oct. 4-6’.

fischeri, late flowering monkshood that sports thick, leathery stems that allow it to be grown without staking. lavender-blue flowers in early fall. Grows 1-2'.

‘Blue Lagoon’, 12” tall. Dark blue flowers July-August.

henryi, 'Spark', intense, dark violet-blue flowers on 4' stems in summer.

napellus, 'Rubellum', spikes of hooded white flowers, blushed with pale pink. 40".

x. cammarum, ‘Bressingham Spire’, dark violet flowers June-Aug on compact, bushy 24” plants.

ACORUS

calamus, ‘Variegatus’, strongly variegated foliage with creamy white bands. Grows 3’ tall. Great for wetland areas and pond sides.

ACTAEA

(Formally Cimicifuga racemosa) , 3-5’. Ivory white flowers. Native.

pachypoda, (Doll’s Eyes, White Baneberry), creamy white flower clusters on 20-30” stalks. Open clusters of poisonous ivory fruits with distinct black “eye” on pinkish flower stalks. Part shade, rich, moist soil.

'Misty Blue', blue-green foliage topped by small clusters of white flowers. Showy white fruits("doll's eyes") are borne on red stems in autumn. Grows 2-3' tall.

var. cordifolia, 5-6' stems bear fragrant creamy white candles in Aug- Sept. Native. Rich, moist soil.

ADENOPHORA

lilifolia, fragrant blue bell-like flowers in mid-summer on 2 ½’-3’ stems. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage rebloom. Heat tolerant. Self sows. Average to moist soils.

AEGOPODIUM

podagraria'Variegatum' (Bishop's Weed), shade to sun, use as ground cover, 10-15", light green and white foliage, white flowers, can be invasive, especially if it reverts to the solid green type.

AGASTACHE

(Hummingbird Mint) Dead head for regular bloom. Butterfly and hummingbird magnet! Sun. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.

aurantica, 'Apricot Sprite', dark peach colored blooms. Grows 12-18". Anise-scented silver foliage.

‘Black Adder’, smoky violet-blue flowers on 2-3’ spikes July-frost.

‘Blue Fortune’, blue spikes June-Sept. 2-4’.

‘Purple Haze’, Smoky blue-violet flowers June-frost. 2-3’.

‘Red Fortune’(Mexican Hyssop), July-Sept. bloom. Soft carmine-red flower spikes. 18-24”.

'Summer Fiesta', spicy orange-red spikes on 24" tall plants.

‘Tutti Fruitti’, fruit-punch colored flowers on 4-6’ stems through summer.

AGERATUM

 HARDY (See EUPATORIUM)

AJANIA

pacifica (formerly Chrysanthemum pacificum) bright yellow button-like flowers in Sept-Oct. Light green leaves edged white. 18”. Full sun. Ajuga

AJUGA

ajuga(Bugleweed), Part –full shade. Rich, moist soil.

tenorii‘Chocolate Chip’, intense, violet-blue spikes rise 3” above chocolate hued, small and narrow foliage May-June.

reptans‘Black Scallop’, oversized dark eggplant-purple foliage. Darker in full sun. Blue flowers. 4-6” tall.

'Burgundy Glow', foliage pink, white and burgundy.Blue spikes in May.

‘Catlin’s Giant’, tall blue spikes to 12”, huge bronze leaves. Clumping at first, later spreading.

‘Jungle Beauty’, deep burgundy(near black) foliage with extra large rich purple spikes.

‘Purple Brocade’,

‘Silver Queen’, bluish-green leaves with cream spotting. Burgundy tones in spring. Blue flowers.

ALCEA

plena(Hollyhock) ‘Chater’s Mix’, Tall columns of fluffy double blooms. Mixed colors to 7’.

r. ‘Chater’s Newport Pink’, 4-6’ pink flowers

r. 'Chater's Scarlet', 6' double red flowers

r. ‘Chater’s Violet’, 6’, violet flowers.

r. ‘Old Barnyard Mix’, old fashioned single flowers. 5-6’. rosea (Hollyhock), full sun, moist but well-drained soil, must be staked!

'Spring Celebrities Purple', lilac-purple double blooms on 30" stems.

ALCHEMILLA

(Lady's Mantle), zones 3-9, partial shade to full sun, yellow-green flowers from June-August, can be used as a ground cover.

erythopoda, 6-8” chartreuse green flowers in late spring. Smaller and greener leaves than A. mollis. Appreciates good drainage.

mollis, Scalloped green leaves covered in soft down. Flowers and foliage good for cutting. 18”x24”.

ALSTROEMERIA

Full sun -Pt. shade very well-drained soil. Mulch in fall for winter protection. Excellent cut flower! Exotic!

‘Mauve Majesty’, deep mauve-pink flowers bloom throughout summer. Grows 30” tall. Excellent cut flower!

AMSONIA

hubrichtii, pale blue flowers, fine needle-shaped leaves form a 3’ mound that turns yellow in autumn. Great butterfly plant.

‘Blue Ice’, more flowers, longer bloom. 15-18”.

ANACYCLUS

depressus, (Mt. Atlas Daisy), 4-6" mats with closely branched, trailing stems and white flowers with purple backs, in late spring. Great for rock gardens. Full sun.

ANEMONE

crispa, striking ruffled and crinkled foliage, with red tinged edges. Single pink flowers in late summer. 20”.

x. hybrida, (Japanese Anemone), zones 6-10, partial shade and moist soil, flowers in late summer until frost. Excellent cut flower!

‘Andrea Atkinson’, Pure white single flowers with orange stamens. Very vigorous, up to 3’ tall.

‘Berkshire Charm’, lots of single pink flowers late Aug-late Oct. 3’ tall.

‘Bodnant Burgundy’, dark pink blooms. 3’.

‘Bressingham Glow’, rose-red, semi-double flowers. 2-3’.

‘Honorine Jobert’, pure white flowers, 2-3’.

'Lorelei', rosy-pink, semi-double blooms in late summer. 40".

‘Party Dress’, 36”, big fluffy double pink.

‘Margarete’, double pink flowers, 24-36”.

'Queen Charlotte', semi-double pink, 3.5' x 2'

‘Serenade’, 40”, with double dark pink flowers in Aug-Sept.

‘Whirlwind’, semi-double white flowers. 3-4’.

sylvestris, “ The ‘Snowdrop” Anemone. Arching stems bear double ivory-white flowers in spring and again in fall. Grows 12-15”.

tomentosa‘Albadura’, 3-4’. Single white flowers.

‘Berkshire Charm’, 36-42”. Lots of single pink flowers in autumn.

ANEMONE

vulgaris (see Pulsatilla)

ANGELICA

atropurpurea, foliage plant with red and green leaves. 4-6’. Part shade.

gigas, 4-6’. Deep red decorative flowers. Biennial.

ANTENNARIA

parviflora(Pussytoes), flat mats of tiny silver-gray leaves bear pinkish, pussy-toe-like flowers late April-June on 3-4” stems. Full-Pt. Sun. Dry, very well-drained soil.

ANTHEMIS

tinctoria, 'Charme', (Dwarf Golden Marguerite), dwarf, compact habit reaching 12-16" tall. Golden-yellow flowers early summer thru early autumn.

‘Susanna Mitchell’, creamy white with yellow centers. Gray-green fern-like foliage. Grows 15-24”.

AQUILEGIA

(Columbine), zones 3-10, partial shade to full sun and moist soil. Poisonous! alpina, violet-blue flowers. 20”.

caerulea, 'Florida', very large, pale yellow/sunny yellow bi-colored flowers. 32" tall.

canadensis, pendulous red bells which attract hummingbirds, 1-2'. Native.

‘Corbett’, yellow flowers, 18”.

‘Little Lanterns’, short form of our native columbine. Vibrant red flowers with a yellow center. Blooms April-May. 10”.

flabellata, ‘Cameo Mixture’, soft colored flowers with white centers. Silver-green foliage. 5” tall.

siberica, 'Biedermeier', densely clustered bouquets, mixed colors, 12".

vulgaris, ‘Grandmother’s Garden’, 30-36”, old rose, violet, and wine-red flowers.

‘Pink Lanterns’, pink with magenta inner petals outlined pale yellow. 12”.

‘William Guiness’, double flowering, black-purple with white corollas. 24”.

v. plena, 'Ruby Port Variegated', red-wine colored flowers with unique, pale yellow and green variegated foliage. 27" tall.

x hybrida, ‘Blue Star’, 24”. Fragrant blue and white flowers.

‘Koralle’, 30-36”, coral-pink spurs, yellow corollas.

‘McKana Giants’, large mixed flowers on 24” stems.

'Mellow Yellow', golden-yellow variegated leaves in spring, soften to light green. White to the palest blue flowers in mid-spring. 2-3' tall

**NEW** ARALIA racemosa- (American Spikenard) NATIVE. Stately white plumes; cluster of black drupes. Roots used to make Root Beer! 4-10' tall !! Leaves up to 3' long and wide. Rich moist soil, part shade. 

ARISAEMA

ringens, spathe is green with white stripes outside and deep purple inside. Very large leaves. 2-3’.

sikokianum - Jack in the Pulpit from Japan. Collectors item. Showy spathe is pure white on the inside, dark purple on the outside. Reddish-orange berries. 20”. ($40.00 per pot)

triphyllum(Jack in the Pulpit), woodland native, unique brown or green flowers full sun-part shade.

urashima, divided glossy leaves and a very long, black whip-like spadix. Very dramatic! 12” foliage, spadix to 30”.

ARENARIA

(Sandwort) zone 5

montana, white flowers in spring for sunny rock gardens, 4-6".

verna(See Minuartia Verna)

ARMERIA

(Sea Thrift), zones 5-9, full sun, dry soil, evergreen, flowers in spring.

maritima, 'Rubrifolia', purplish-red, grassy foliage, 8" tall with bright, rosy-pink flowers April-May. Rebloomer.

pseudarmeria, ‘Ballerina Red’, red flowers June-Sept. 6-8”.

ARTEMISIA

arborescens, 'Powis Castle', feathery silver foliage, 3' x 1.5'

ludoviciana, 'Valerie Finnis', 18-24" stems have wide, almost unserrated foliage. Very showy!

schmidtiana, 'Silver Mound', low growing soft silver foliage for full sun, dry soil.

ARUM

italicum‘Pictum’, striking, glossy, arrow shaped leaves with creamy white veins appear in autumn and remain thru winter, until late spring. As leaves go summer dormant, a pale green spathe unfolds, giving way to large spike of bright orange-red berries. 12-24”, sun-shade, moist, well-drained, organic soil.

ARUNCUS

aethusifolius, creamy spikes in June over 6" fern-like foliage, 10-12".

dioicus(Goatsbeard), zones 4-9, partial shade and moist soil, white flowers in late spring to early summer, 4-7' x 3'.

Aruncus d. 'Misty Lace'‘Misty Lace’, creamy white plumes on red stems in early summer. 18-24”.

ASARUM

(Wild Ginger) canadense, woodland native, aromatic root, zones 4-8, ground cover for shady moist locations, 5" tiny purple flowers in early spring, heart shape shiny green leaves, 6-8" -1'

europaeum, (European Ginger), heart shaped evergreen leaves, 5-6" x 8"-1'.

splendens, Chinese species with large pointed leaves mottled silver. 5-8”.

ASCLEPIAS

incarnata, (Swamp Milkweed) ‘Cinderella’, dense clusters of sweetly scented, dark rosy-pink flowers from early summer-fall. Grows 3-5’ tall.

‘Ice Ballet’, 4’. Pure white flowers June-August. Sun. Moist to wet soil. Native.

tuberosa(ButtAsclepias t. 'Gay Butterflies'erfly Weed), zones 3-9, orange flowers July-August, 2', full sun, well drained soil. EASILY OVERWATERED!! Native.

t. ‘Gay Butterflies’, A mixture of yellow, orange and red flowers on 2’ stems.

t. ‘Hello Yellow’, Brilliant yellow flowers July-August. 2’.

ASTER

(Michaelmas Daisy), zones 4-8, full sun. Native.

divaricatus, starry white flowers, purple-black stems. 2’. Best in part shade.

‘Eastern Star’, 12”. White flowers in Sept. Shining mahogany stems. Best in part shade.

dumosus, ‘Alert’, 8-10” crimson red in Sept.

‘Professor Kippenburg’, light daisy-type flowers. 12-15” tall.

‘Wood’s Blue’, rich blue flowers summer-early autumn. 8-12”.

‘Wood’s Pink’, Clear pink flowers. 8-12”.

‘Wood’s Purple’, Light purple flowers over 4-6 weeks in late summer. 8-12”.

ericoides, ‘Snow Flurry’, smothered with small, single white flowers with gold centers in Sept. Only 6” tall!

frikartii, ‘Monch’, long blooming with large violet-blue flowers July-Oct. 3’.

laevis, ‘Bluebird’, 3-4’, violet-blue flowers Aug-Oct.

lateriflorus, ‘Lady in Black’, 3-4’ with deep plum-purple foliage and white daisy flowers with raspberry centers Sept.-Oct.

novae-angliae, ‘Purple Dome’, 1 ½” purple daisies on 15-18” stems in Sept.-Oct.

oblongifolius, ‘October Skies’, 18-24”. Lavender-blue flowers in mid autumn.

ASTILBE

(Garden Spirea), zones 4-9, partial shade and moist soil, will grow in full sun if soil is moist enough, flowers in early to midsummer.

PINKS

‘Bressingham Beauty’, 36”-40”. Bright salmon-rose.

‘Catherine Deneuve’, rose-pink plumes expand to create an arching, graceful habit. Shiny dark green foliage. Summer bloomer. 24-30”.

‘Delft Lace’, 24-36”. Soft apricot plumes, red stems, blue-green foliage.

'Hennie Graafland', delicate pink flowers, more upright trusses.

Key Biscayne’, light pink plumes. Two toned green foliage with red edge. 14-16”.

‘Ostrich Plume’, bright pink, open, drooping plumes. 30”. Mid-late season.

‘Peach Blossom’, light pink, 2’, early.

‘Perkeo’, 8-10”. Dark rose. July.

‘Pumila', dwarf pink flowers, can be used for ground cover, 1' x 1'.

‘Rheinland’, 24” clear rose.

'Rise and Shine', large, 8", hot pink plumes. More sun tolerant than other Astilbe varieties. Grows 27".

‘Sister Theresa’, large salmon-pink plumes. 24”.

'Sprite', pale pink flowers in mid-season, glossy dark green foliage, 10"x 1'.

‘Sugar Plum’, graceful pink plumes early-mid summer. 20”.

‘Visions in Pink’, 18” fluffy pale pink.

'Younique Lilac', fragrant, lavender-pink plumes. 16-20".

'Younique Silvery Pink', fragrant, pale-pink plumes on 16-20" stems.

REDSAstilbe 'August Light'

Astilbe 'August Light' ‘August Light’, Very full red plumes. One of the latest to flower. Green foliage, new foliage is an intense red. 28”.

‘Burgundy Red’, 18-24”, burgundy-red plumes.

'Fanal', early red, 30"

‘Glow’, 18” dark scarlet plumes.

‘Radius’, 24”. bright shining red. Midseason.

'Red Sentinel', bright red, 24", late

‘Visions’, 15”. vibrant raspberry-red. Bronze-green foliage.

‘Visions in Red’, pinkish-red. 15” Midseason.

WHITES

‘Deutschland’, 24-30”, white flowers.

‘Rock and Roll’, stocky white plumes. Red stems. 20”.

'Younique White', fragrant, ivory-white plumes. 16-20".

PURPLE

‘Elizabeth van Veen’, Dark raspberry-lilac plumes. Foliage has reddish tinge. 24” Midseason.

‘Valerie’, soft purple plumes, heavy bloomer. 18-20”.

ASTRANTIA

Astrantia seedlingsmajor (Masterwort), zones 4-9, partial shade and rich, moist soil, star- shaped flowers are excellent dried, cut, or pressed, blooms May-Sept., attractive foliage.

‘Roma’, silvery-pink plumes June-Sept. 24”.

‘Ruby Wedding’, dark red flowers in early summer, reblooming late summer. 22”

'Venice', deep, ruby-red flowers that verge on burgundy. Upright habit. 18-20".

AUBRIETA

(Rock Cress) 'Blue Beauty', double, blue-violet flowers, late spring-early summer. 4-6" tall. Great for rock gardens!

'Double Pink, ruffled, double-pink flowers with a yellow eye bloom in April-May. Grows 4-6" tall. Excellent for rock gardens!

'Dr. Mules Variegated', green leaves with cream edges and pink-purple flowers in spring. Grows 4-6" tall. Great for rock gardens.

‘Royal Red’, large intense carmine-red blooms in spring. Mat forming, evergreen foliage. Grows 4” tall.

AUGUST LILY

(see Hosta plantaginea)