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Perennials
Sedum Matrona The Sedum 'Matrona'Ö is one of the finest of all upright sedums in its family. Its sturdy, dark burgundy stems look wonderful with its gray green leaves, edged with a deep rose color. The umbrella-like flower heads are maroon to pale pink. Blooming from August to September, it has a plant height of 18'¥ and a spread of 12'¥. It will tolerate most soil types and is drought resistant. 'Matrona'Ö is a great choice for beds and borders and excellent as cut flowers. It is also a great butterfly and bee attractor and is disease resistant.
Coneflower White Swan The Echinacea 'White Swan'Ö Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful white daisy-like flowers. The large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer res.
Coral Bells Palace Purple The Heuchera 'Palace Purple'Ö, Heuchera micrantha, also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, is one of the most popular Coral Bells on the market. Being named Perennial of the Year in 1991, one can see why. In the springtime, small pinkish and white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. It is best to grow 'Palace Purple'Ö in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun.
Daylily Mary Todd The Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'Ö, also known as a Daylilly, has a wonderful bright yellow flower with a green throat. 5'¥. It's award include the Award of Merit and Stout Silver Medal, and one can see why. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). 'Mary Todd'Ö is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
Dianthus Mountain Mist With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, 'Mountain Mist'Ö is one not to miss. Dianthus 'Mountain Mist'Ö has a plant spread of 6-8'¥ and a height of 6'¥. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity.
Geranium Sanguineum Album With its beautiful dark green foliage, it has a plant width of 18-23'¥ and a height of 6-8'¥. 'Sanguineum Album'Ö Geranium needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. For best results, plant in a dry to moist area in a well-drained site. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders, rock gardens, shade gardens or informal borders in mass plantings.
Hosta Francee The Hosta 'Francee'Ö, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped dark green leaves with narrow yellow changing to white margins. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta'Ös are not known only for their flowers.
Hosta Variegata The Hosta 'Variegata'Ö, Hosta undulata, has dramatic, narrow, lance-shaped wavy leaves with white centers edged in green, making it very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta'Ös are not known only for their flowers. Hosta 'Variegata'Ö needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area.
Hosta Fragrant Bouquet The1998 AHS Hosta of the Year boasts wavy leaves with a creamy edge and apple green in between. With a plant height of 20'¥ and a spread of 32-36'¥, Hosta'Ös provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'Ö needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area.
Iris Ann Chowning Blooming from spring into summer, 'Ann Chowning'Ö would be an attractive backdrop for your garden. Iris 'Ann Chowning'Ö is useful in many ways. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.
Sedum Matrona 'Matrona'Ö is a great choice for beds and borders and excellent as cut flowers.
Sedum Neon It will tolerate most soil types and is drought resistant.
Veronica Goodness Grows Speedwell 'Goodness Grows'Ö needs a full sun area with well-drained soil.
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