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Boogie Woogie Astilbe
Bridal Veil Astilbe
Sister Theresa Astilbe
Argenteovariegata Rock Cress
Solar Flare False Indigo
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Astilbe - Astilbe
Boogie Woogie Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Part of the hybrid ‘Music’ series, this selection has very full and profuse flower plumes in bright
florescent pink. Glossy dark green foliage.
Bridal Veil Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Large open plumes of pure white flowers, one of the best bloomers. Deep green, glossy foliage.
Fanal Astilbe Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Dark blood-red flowers, one of the earliest reds to bloom. Foliage is bronze red in spring, turning
green by summer.
Sister Theresa Astilbe Astilbe arendsii ‘Sister Theresa’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Large salmon-pink plumes are held on stiff stems. Foliage is green with a hint of purple.
Visions in Pink Astilbe Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’
Height: 16-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - ( Zone 3
Pale pink plumes are held above very coarse blue green foliage. Very floriferous. Sun tolerant.
Visions in Red Astilbe Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Red’
Height: 16-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - ( Zone 3
Deep purple-red blooms with red stems and bronze green foliage. Sun tolerant.
Sprite Astilbe Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Spikes of delicate, shell-pink flowers are held just above glossy deep green leaves.
Younique Cerise Astilbe Astilbe ‘Younique Cerise’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
A selection of the Younique Series, this variety has spikes of cherry red to dark rose flowers.
Plant has a nice compact growth habit.
Aubrieta - Rock Cress
Variegated Rock Cress Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Argenteovariegata’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to June
Plant Uses: Walls, Slopes Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 4
Green foliage is strongly edged in creamy-white, a lovely backdrop to the rich purple flowers.
Baptisia - False Indigo
Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Plants form a tall, bushy clump of gray-green foliage with long spikes of violet-blue flowers.
Drought tolerant once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Solar Flare False Indigo Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’
Height: 30-36” (80-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Plants have blue-green foliage with a vase shaped habit. Pea-like blossoms open lemon-yellow
then take on a rusty orange blush as they age. Drought tolerant once established.

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Cherry Bells Spotted Bellflower
Cupids Dart
Amethyst in Snow Cornflower
Snow-in Snow in-Summer Summer
Pink Turtlehead
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Campanula - Bellflower
White Clustered Bell Flower Campanula glomerata ‘Alba’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
Upright growth habit with dark green foliage and clusters of white, bell shaped flowers.
Clustered Bell Flower Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
Rich violet-purple clusters of bell shaped flowers, the best selection for cut-flowers.
Peachleaf Bellflower Campanula persicifolia
Height: 30” (70 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
Flowers are large, lavender-blue bells, arranged on strong stems that are excellent for cutting.
Cherry Bells Spotted Bellflower Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3b
Compact rosettes of soft green foliage, tall erect stems produce large dangling cherry-pink
blossoms with reddish-purple spots.
Catananche - Cupid’s Dart
Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea
Height: 18-30” (45-70 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Papery, lavender-blue flowers with a maroon eye. Plant forms a neat, slender clump of greygreen
leaves.
Centaurea - Cornflower
Persian Cornflower Centaurea dealbata
Height: 18-30” (45-75 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Rosy-purple flowers heads are deeply fringed. Gray-green foliage is deeply lobed.
Amethyst Dream Cornflower Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Unique, flared petals are amethyst in colour. Plant forms a compact mound of soft green
foliage. Drought tolerant.
Amethyst in Snow Cornflower Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Forms a low mound of silver-green foliage and striking bicolour flowers, pure white trumpet-like
petals with a dark purple center. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding.
Gold-leaved Cornflower Centaurea montana ‘Gold Bullion’
Height: 12-24” (30-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Bright golden-yellow foliage with rich blue 2” fringed flowers, excellent accent plant.
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer
Snow-in-Summer Cerastium tomentosum
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Slopes, Walls Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 2
Small, wooly gray leaves form a low carpet and when in bloom are covered in white star shaped
flowers. Drought tolerant.
Chelone - Turtlehead
Pink Turtlehead Chelone obliqua
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Stiff spikes of rose-pink flowers on dark green foliage. Very showy for the autumn season.

Blushing Bride Delphinium
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Lily of the Valley
Early Sunrise Tickseed
Black Knight Delphinium
Summer Morning Delphinium
Sweet William
Convallaria - Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
A popular, old-fashioned perennial with fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers.
Coreopsis - Tickseed
Early Sunrise Tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Bright golden-yellow semi-double flowers, compact growth habit and long flowering season.
American Dream Tickseed Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’
Height: 8-16” (20-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Small, rose-pink daisies with yellow centers cover fine thread-like foliage.
Moonbeam Tickseed Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
A bushy perennial with narrow thread-like foliage and creamy yellow star shaped flowers. 1992
Perennial Plant of the Year.
Delphinium - Larkspur
New Millenium Series Delphinium x elatum
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
This series of delphiniums bred in New Zealand, offer excellent form and mostly double flowers.
Selected for improved tolerance of heat and humidity. No staking required.
New
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Cultivar: Description:
Blushing Brides ………………….. rich mulberry to soft dusty pink, brown/white bee
Dusky Maidens ………...………… shades of pink with a contrasting brown bee
Green Twist ……………...………... unusual blend of white with green streaks
Pagan Purples ……………………. very dark bluish-purple flowers with a white/brown bee
Sweethearts ………………………… intense pink with white bee
Sunny Skies ……………………….. light sky blue to mid-blue flowers with a white bee
Black Knight Delphinium Delphinium elatum ‘Black Knight’
Height: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Deep midnight violet blossoms with a dark bee. May require staking.
Blue Butterfly Delphinium Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’
Height: 18-30” (45-70 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Lacy foliage forms a compact mound, puts on a spectacular show with bright blue flower.
Summer Morning Delphinium Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Morning’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
A dwarf delphinium with delicate green foliage. Pale rose-pink flowers can be deadheaded to
encourage a longer blooming period.
Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations
Sweet William Dianthus barbatus ‘Indian Carpet’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Bloom Time: May to August
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Large, showy clusters of flowers in mixed colours, blooming all summer if dead-headed
regularly.
Grenadin Red Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Red’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Bloom Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Loose, upright perennial with frilly, double red flowers that have a spicy fragrance.

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Valentine Bleeding Heart
Common Foxglove
Cranberry Cupcake Coneflower
Coconut Lime Coneflower
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Dicentra - Bleeding Heart
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Attractive buttery yellow foliage in spring, turns lemon yellow in colour throughtout the season.
Delicate nodding pink heart shaped flowers appear in late spring.
White Common Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
This variety has white heart-shaped flowers with light green leaves.
Valentine Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’
Height: 30-36” (70-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Red heart shaped flowers dangle from arching branches. Foliage is dark grey green with dark
red stems.
Digitalis - Foxglove
Common Foxglove Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Bell-shaped flowers in a mix of different colours on sturdy, compact plants.
Doronicum - Leopard’s Bane
Little Leo Leopard’s Bane Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Golden-yellow, semi-double yellow blooms with a nice, compact habit.
Echium - Red Feathers
Red Feathers Echium ‘Amoenum’
Height: 10-14” (25-35 cm) Blooming Time: May to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Unique russet-red feathery flower spikes will continue to rebloom all summer if deadheaded.
Foliage is a dark green that forms a compact mound.
Echinacea - Coneflower
Cranberry Cupcake Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Cranberry Cupcake’
Height: 14” (35 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 4
Large, double, cranberry coloured flowers. Compact stature with an abundance of blooms
makes this a real winner.
Doubledecker Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Doubledecker’
Height: 30-36” (80-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Rosy pink flowers develop an additional set of petals on top of the dark brown cone creating a
two-tier flower. First year plants may only produce single layer of petals.
Green Jewel Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Large, light green petals surround a deep, emerald green cone.
Meringue Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Meringue’
Height: 15-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Fully double creamy white petals surround an apple green cone. A nice compact growth habit.
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
An improved strain with a good busy habit. Flower petals are reddish-purple and stick straight
out, rather than drooping downwards. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Echinacea - Coneflower
PowWow White Coneflower New
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow White’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Pure white, 3-4” flowers with a golden yellow cone have wide, reflexed
petals. This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than
other seed strains.
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower New
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild erry’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Deep purple-pink to near-magenta, 3-4” flowers have wide, reflexed petals.
This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than other
seed strains.
Pink Double Delight Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Pink Double Delight’
Height: 24” (60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Fully double pompons in clear pink flowers fade to mauve as they mature. Growth habit is
more compact make the flower stems less prone to flop over.
Sunrise Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Sunrise’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Large, lemon yellow flowers with gold cone. Sturdy plants have an abundance of flower stems.
Summer Sky Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Summer Sky’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Huge bicoloured flowers up to 5” across with peach petals, a rose coloured halo and an orange
cone. It is a prolific bloomer with the flowers having a slight fragrance.
Twilight Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Twilight’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Vibrant rose-red petals with an unusual deep red cone. Blooms are fragrant with plants being
well-branched and sturdy in growth.
White Swan Coneflower Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Drooping, snow-white flowers with brown center cone. Plant has sturdy, upright growth habit.
Echinops - Globe Thistle
Blue Globe Thistle Echinops ritro
Height: 3-4’ (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Globular, metallic-blue flowers are great for cutting, fresh or dried. Tall, thistly looking plants
add drama to the back of the border.
Erigeron - Fleabane Daisy
Pink Jewel Fleabane Erigeron speciosus ‘Pink Jewel’
Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Small, daisy like flowers in shades of bright-pink to rose with a bright yellow center. Compact
growth habit.
Eupatorium - Joe Pye Weed
Baby Joe Joe Pye Weed New
Eupatorium dubium ‘Baby Joe’
Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: August to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Broad panicles of mauve-purple flowers appear on dark purple-red stems.
This selection is well suited to small city gardens.
Pow Wow Wild Berry Coneflower
Sunrise Coneflower
Pink Jewel Fleabane
Baby Joe Joe Pye Weed
Blue Globe Thistle
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Kobold Liatris
English Lavender
Edelweiss
Becky Shasta Daisy
Little Rocket Ligularia
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Lamium - Lamium
Ghost Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’
Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
A very large variety with leaves that are 1.5” long. Foliage is completely silver with orchid pink
flower when in bloom.
White Nancy Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
Leaves are almost completely silver with a narrow blue-green edge. Clear white flowers.
Lavandula - English Lavender
English Lavender Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Bright lavender-blue flowers. Fragrant grey-green leaves form a nice compact mound.
Leontopodium - Edelweiss
Edelweiss Leontopodium alpinum
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Foliage is silver-grey with woolly white flowers. Drought tolerant.
Leucanthemum - Shasta Daisy
Becky Shasta Daisty Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’
Height: 36-42” (90-105 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Large 4” white flowers with a yellow centre, dark green foliage. 2003 Perennial of the Year.
Silver Princess Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Compact mounding plant with masses of single pure white flowers.
Lewisia - Lewisia
Little Plum Lewisia Lewisia longipetala x ‘Little Plum’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Star-shaped flowers are bring plum pink held above deep green foliage. Excellent in a rock
garden setting. Drought tolerant.
Liatris - Blazing Star
Kobold Blazing Star Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Known for its use as a cut flower, this variety has spikes of mauve flowers. Compact habit.
White Blazing Star Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Narrow spikes of fluffy white flowers on top of low grassy clumps of long, narrow leaves.
Ligularia - Ligularia
Othello Ligularia Ligularia dentate ‘Othello’
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Huge round purple leaves with flat flower heads of bright golden-orange daisies.
Little Rocket Ligularia New
Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’
Height: 36-48” (90-120 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
New listing for 2013. This shorter hybrid was selected for its compact habit. Bright yellow
flower spikes are held about large, rich green, serrated leaves.

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Grand Parade Bee-Balm Bee Balm
Walker’s Low Catmint
Yellow Sundrops
Karl Rosenfield Peony
Cora Louise Peony
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Monarda - Bee-Balm
Grand Parade ® Bee-Balm Monarda didyma ‘ACrade’
Height: 15-18” (38-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Bright, lavender purple flowers on top of a very compact, mid-sized plant that has attractive
deep green foliage. Excellent mildew resistance. Morden Research Station introduction.
Marshall’s Delight Bee-Balm Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Showy heads of hot pink flowers on tall strong stems. Demonstrates a high resistance to
mildew. Morden Research Station introduction.
Petite Delight Bee-Balm Monarda ‘Petite Delight’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Lavender-rose flowers stand above the dark green, crinkled foliage which forms a nice mound.
Morden Research Station introduction.
Nepeta - Catmint
Dropmore Blue Catmint Nepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore Blue’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Dense, fragrant grey-green foliage has clusters of bright blue flowers. Drought tolerant.
Walker’s Low Catmint Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Height: 10-15” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Large, lavender-blue flowers put on an exceptional show through out the summer. Attractive
grey-green foliage. 2007 Perennial of the Year.
Oenothera - Primrose
Yellow Sundrops Oenothera fruticosa
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders, Massing Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Flowers have red buds that open into lemon-yellow blossoms providing a long blooming period.
Paeonia - Peony
Garden Peonies Paeonia
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Cultivar: Description:
Bartzella ……………………………… double yellow, red specks in center, lemon fragrance
Cora Louise …………………………. semi-double white, dark lavender centers, soft scent
Festiva Maxima ………...………… double white, flecks of red throughout the center
Karl Rosenfield ……………………. double, fuchsia-red, mildly fragrant
Raspberry Sundae ……………….. double, vanilla colored flowers with raspberry coloring
Sarah Bernhardt ………………….. double apple blossom-pink
Sorbet …………………………………. double layers, alternating of soft-pink and ivory
Top Brass ……………………………. ivory, layered with yellow and pink center, fragrant
Papaver - Poppy
Alpine Poppy Papaver alpinum
Height: 6-10” (12-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to August
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Grayish green fern-like foliage with small flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white.
Japanese Poppy Papaver miyabeanum ‘Pacino’
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Plants make a low mound of olive-green leaves, bearing short stems of sulphur-yellow flowers.
Champagne Bubbles Poppy Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: May to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
A large flowered strain with flower colours in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink or white. Soft
green foliage. Long blooming period.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Papaver - Poppy
Brilliant Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Brilliant’
Height: 30-40” (75-100 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Vivid fiery scarlet red flowers with a black eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.
Princess Victoria Louise Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Princess Victoria Louise’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Massive soft salmon-pink flowers with a dark eye. Coarse dark green hairy foliage.
Royal Wedding Poppy Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’
Height: 30-32” (75-80 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
White flowers with a black-purple eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.
Penstemon - Beard-tongue
Husker’s Red Beard-Tongue Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’
Height: 30-36” (75-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Attractive upright clumps of maroon-red foliage with dark green underlay. White flowers with a
tinge of pink are borne on strong stems. 1996 Perennial of the Year.
Davidson’s Beard-Tongue Penstemon davidsonii
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Dark green foliage forms a low mound with deep blue tubular shaped flowers. Drought tolerant
once established.
Red Rocks Beard-Tongue Penstemon x mexicali ‘Red Rocks’
Height: 15” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
Attractive mounds of narrow green foliage, bright rose coloured flowers. Drought tolerant.
Perovskia - Russian Sage
Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’
Height: 30-40” (80-100 cm) Blooming Time: July to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
This plant forms an upright bush of fragrant, finely cut grey-green leaves. Lavender-blue flowers
appear in late summer. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage New
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Peek-a-Blue’
Height: 24-28” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Better suited to small gardens. Very lacy, silvery green leaves line the
silvery stems, lavender blue flowers.
Persicaria - Fleeceflower
Dimity Dwarf Fleeceflower Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Leathery green leaves form a low, spreading mat with short red spikes in summer.
Phlox - Phlox
Garden Phlox Phlox paniculata
Plant Uses: Borders Blooming Time: July to September
Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Wonderful clump-forming plants with an exceptional long blooming period. Overhead watering
should be avoided and plants should be well-spaced to allow for good air circulation.
Cultivar: Height: Description:
Baby Face 18” (45 cm) clear pink with hot pink eye
Becky Towe 20-27” (50-70 cm) rose pink, magenta eye, golden edged foliage
Blue Paradise 30-36” (80-90 cm) lavender blue, white star-shaped eye
David 30-36” (80-90 cm) pure white, fragrant, 2002 Perennial of the Year
Royal Wedding Poppy
Davidson’s Beard Tongue
Russian Sage
David Garden Phlox
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Polygonatum - Solomon’s Seal
Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum multiflorum
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Arching stems with green leaves form a thick patch, very showy when the white bell-shaped
flowers are in bloom.
Variegated Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Arching stems with green leaves edged in white. White bell-shaped flowers are in bloom.
2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Primula - Primrose
Auricula Primrose Primula auricular hybrids
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Rosettes of waxy leaves bear clusters of flowers in shades of yellow, mauve, pink, red and
wine, with a contrasting eye.
Drumstick Primrose Primula denticulata
Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Flowers are held in ball-shaped clusters in shades of blue, lilac, pink and white. Green foliage is
crinkled in texture.
Wanda Mix Primrose Primula x ‘Wanda Mix’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
An abundance of huge flowers in a large range of colours. Green foliage is crinkled in texture.
Pulmonaria - Lungwort
Majeste Lungwort Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Majeste’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 3
Shimmering solid silver-grey foliage with a narrow green edge, rosy pink flowers in spring.
Mrs. Moon Lungwort Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Mrs. Moon’
Height: 10-12” (25-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: - ( Zone 2
Silver-spotted, dark green foliage. Clusters of pink buds open into blue, bell shaped flowers.
Pulsatilla - Pasque Flower
Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rubra’
Height: 6-12” (15-30 cm) Blooming Time: April to May
Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
An early spring bloomer with purplish-red blooms similar to a Prairie Crocus. Flowers followed
by fuzzy seed-heads.
Ratibida - Coneflower
Prairie Coneflower Ratibida columnifera
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
This native plant has lots of yellow flowers with long brown cones.
Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers have a dark brown central cone. Sturdy, upright habit.
Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan New
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’
Height: 14-16” (35-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Star-shaped, 2”, golden yellow flowers. Short, bushy clump of rich green
foliage.
Variegated Solomon’s Seal
Auricula Primrose
Majeste Lungwort
Prairie Coneflower
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Scotch Moss
Snow Hill Sage
Rock Soapwort
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower
Mediovariegatum Stonecrop
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan
Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: July to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Yellow flowers with reddish-brown coloring the inner half of each petal.
Sagina - Moss
Irish Moss Sagina subulata
Height: ½-1” (1-2 cm) Blooming Time: May to August
Plant Uses: Pathways Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Bright green foliage is covered with tiny white flowers in summer. Excellent groundcover.
Scotch Moss Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’
Height: ½-1” (1-2 cm) Blooming Time: May to August
Plant Uses: Pathways Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
This variety has bright neon-yellow foliage with tiny white flowers. Excellent groundcover.
Salvia - Sage
Caradonna Sage Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Dark violet blue blossoms with deep purple stem, sturdy deep green foliage.
Snow Hill Sage New
Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill’
Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
New listing for 2013. Pure white flower spikes above mounds of grey-green foliage. This selection
has a more compact habit, will rebloom if deadheaded.
May Night Sage Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Deep indigo-violet flowers held well above sturdy deep green foliage. 1997 Perennial of the
Year.
Saponaria - Soapwort
Rock Soapwort Saponaria ocymoides
Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to June
Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Trailing growth habit makes this an excellent choice for walls and rock gardens. Pink flowers
in early summer.
Saxifraga - Rockfoil
Purple Robe Saxifrage Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Purple Robe’
Height: 4-8” (10-20 cm) Blooming Time: April to June
Plant Uses: Rock garden Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
Cushions of bright-green foliage bear short stems of upfacing blossoms in red-purple.
Scabiosa - Pincushion Flower
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Small lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout the season. Ferny grey-green leaves form a
nice mound. Drought tolerant once established. 2000 Perennial of the Year.
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’
Height: 12-18” (30-45 cm) Blooming Time: June to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Soft lavender-pink flowers bloom through the summer on top of mounding ferny grey-green
leaves. Drought tolerant once established.
Sedum - Stonecrop
Mediovariegatum Stonecrop Sedum alboroseum ‘Mediovariegatum’
Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Foliage is powdery-green with creamy-yellow centers, flowers that are a greenish-white tinged

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
Sedum - Stonecrop
Pink Stonecrop Sedum ewersii
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: August to September
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
This variety forms a mound of rounded blue-green leaves with bright rose-pink flowers.
Frosty Morn Stonecrop Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’
Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: August to September
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
This variety has apple-green leaves that are strongly edged in creamy white. Flowers are white
and may be tinged with soft-pink.
Russian Stonecrop Sedum kamtschaticum
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Low spreading carpet of green leaves with bright-yellow star-shaped flowers.
Variegated Russian Stonecrop Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Leaves are light green edged with creamy white. Flowers are held in clusters of golden-orange.
Purple Emperor Stonecrop Sedum purderyi ‘Purple Emperor’
Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Attractive dark purple-black succulent foliage with showy heads of dusty pink flowers. Growth
habit is more upright and compact.
Angelina Sedum Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Golden-yellow, evergreen, needle-like foliage. Cooler temperatures will cause the tips of the
leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge. Yellow flowers.
Blue Spruce Sedum Sedum repestre ‘Blue Spruce’
Height: 6-10” (15-25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Bluish green, succulent needles. Bright yellow flowers. Excellent groundcover.
Autumn Fire Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
An improved version of Autumn Joy with thicker, sturdier stalks. Leaves are grey-green with
russet red flower heads in fall.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Upright growing, green foliage bears massive heads of dusty-pink flowers. Drought tolerant.
Neon Stonecrop Sedum spectabile ‘Neon’
Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October
Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Upright growth habit with attractive grey-green foliage and large flowers heads of neon pink.
Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Bronzy-red foliage forms a thick groundcover. Clusters of ruby flowers appear mid summer.
Tricolor Stonecrop Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’
Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July
Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Low growing perennial with green leaves edged in pink and creamy white. Soft-pink flowers.
Frosty Morn Stonecrop
Purple Emperor Stonecrop
Angelina Stonecrop
Autumn Fire Stonecrop
Tricolor Stonecrop
Blue Spruce Stonecrop
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL SELECTION GUIDE
ATTRACT
BUTTERFLIES
• Achillea
• Ajuga
• Alcea
• Alchemilla
• Aquilegia
• Aster
• Astrantia
• Bergenia
• Centaurea
• Chelone
• Coreopsis
• Delphinium
• Dianthus
• Echinacea
• Eupatorium
• Gaillardia
• Helenium
• Hemerocallis
• Heuchera
• Knautia
• Lavendula
• Liatris
• Ligularia
• Lupinus
• Nepata
• Phlox
• Rudbeckia
• Salvia
• Scabiosa
• Sidalcea
• Solidago
• Tradescantia
• Veronica
DROUGHT
TOLERANT
• Achillea
• Aquilegia
• Aster
• Coreopsis
• Echinacea
• Gaillardia
• Hemerocallis
• Hosta
• Iris
• Lavender
• Monarda
• Papaver
• Rudbeckia
• Russian Sage
• Sedum
• Shasta Daisy
SHADE
TOLERANT
• Aconitum
• Aegopodium
• Ajuga
• Anemone
• Astilbe
• Bergenia
• Convallaria
• Dicentra
• Filipendula
• Heuchera
• Hosta
• Lamium
• Ligularia
• Polygonatum
• Primula
• Pulmonaria
DEER
RESISTANT
• Achillea
• Aconitum
• Agastache
• Ajuga
• Alchemilla
• Anemone
• Aquilegia
• Artemesia
• Astilbe
• Bergenia
• Brunnera
• Campanula
• Centaurea
• Chelone
• Convallaria
• Coreopsis
• Delphinium
• Dianthus
• Dicentra
• Digitalis
• Echinacea
• Helenium
• Heuchera
• Iris
• Lavandula
• Liatris
• Lilium
• Monarda
• Nepata
• Papaver
• Pulmonaria
• Salvia
• Sedum
• Sempervivum
• Tiarella
• Veronica
• Vinca