Perennial

Perennial plants are our specialty.  Living over from season to season, perennial plants can be a gardener's best friend.  We are proud to offer an extensive collection of perennials that includes many rare and unusual varieties as well as the traditional favorites.  We hope you enjoy browsing through our catalog!

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Botanical Name     Common Name
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Baptisia  'Carolina Moonlight'
Common Name: False Indigo
Spikes of soft buttery yellow flowers are borne over leathery blue-green foliage. The sister to 'Purple Smoke'. Vigorous variety. Native. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Root system resents disturbance once established.

Baptisia  'Purple Smoke'
Common Name: False Indigo
Spikes of powdery purple, pea-like flowers with charcoal gray stems. Leathery blue-green foliage. Native. Attractive black seed pods in fall and winter. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Baptisia  'Screaming Yellow'
Common Name: False Indigo
Abundant spikes of brilliant yellow, pea-like flowers on compact clumps of deep green foliage appear up to four weeks in April and early May. Wow!

Baptisia  'Solar Flare Prairieblues'
Common Name: False Blue Indigo
24-36. Tall spikes of yellow blooms turn to orange as they age giving a two-tone effect as the newer blooms open. Plant Patented.

Baptisia  'Twilight Prairie Blues'
Common Name: False Indigo
Tall spires of two-tone, deep violet blossoms highlighted by lemon yellow keels appear in late spring over dusty blue-green leaves. Up to 5' wide. This wonderful cross from the Chicago Botanic Garden that brings a whole new look to baptisia!

Baptisia alba v. alba 'Wayne's World'
Common Name: False Indigo
36"-48". A vigorous growing selection of B. alba selected for its excellent upright, full form. Plants are topped by 18" long spikes of white blooms on gray stems in spring. Outstanding! Native. Root system resents disturbance once established.

Baptisia australis
Common Name: False Indigo
Tall dark blue spikes of pea-like flowers over leathery blue-green foliage. Attractive gray-black seed pods in fall and winter. Native. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Root system resents disturbance once established.

Baptisia minor
Common Name: False Indigo
Spikes of indigo-blue, pea-like blooms on a miniature version of B. australis. Native. Leathery blue-green foliage. Attractive black seed pods in fall and winter. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Baptisia pendula (lactea)
Common Name: False Indigo
Long spikes of creamy-white, pea-like flowers up to 1" across are borne on black stems. Leathery blue-green foliage. Slightly weeping habit. Native. Attractive black seed pods in fall and winter. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Begonia grandis
Common Name: Hardy Begonia
Showy plant with clusters of delicate pink flowers that are carried above large, rich green leaves with red veining. Late to break dormancy in the spring. Long blooming plants that prefer rich moist soil. Hardy beyond Zone 7 with protection.

Begonia grandis 'Alba'
Common Name: Hardy Begonia
Showy plant with clusters of delicate white flowers that are carried above large, rich green leaves with red veining. Late to break dormancy in the spring. Long blooming plants that prefer rich moist soil. Hardy beyond Zone 7 with protection.

Belamcanda chinensis
Common Name: Blackberry Lily
A mix of bright yellow to orange-red 1 1/2" flowers with maroon spots. Interesting plant with iris-like foliage and blackberry-like fruits in late summer. Grow in moist, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Tolerant of clay soils. Deer resistant.

Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut'
Common Name: Saxifraga
Ruby-red winter foliage with attractive green foliage in summer. Red flowers. An improved version of 'Rotblum'. Prefers cool soils but is tolerant of coastal conditions an clay soil. Deer resistant.

Berkheya pupurea 'Zulu Warrior'
Common Name: Berkheya purpurea
Unusual smoky lavender blooms on thick thorny stems that have a braided look. Large, thorny basal leaves up to 15 long make this South African native a real attention getter. Prefers dry soil.

Berlandiera lyrata
Common Name: Chocolate Flower
Wonderful chocolate-scented, yellow, quarter-sized daisy-like blooms have dark centers and red-striped undersides. Native to the southwest, these drought tolerant plants open their blooms late in the day to scent the night air.

Boltonia  'Jim Crockett'
Common Name: Boltonia
A compact, free-flowering variety with 1-3 lavender blooms from July to September. Mildew resistant. Spread 18-24.

Boltonia asteroides 'Nana'
Common Name: Boltonia
Masses of lavender daisy-like blooms on dwarf plants that bloom all summer. Prefer average soil conditions and is tolerant of heat, humidity, & drought but can also tolerate clay soils and moist conditions. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
Common Name: Boltonia
Large masses of soft pink daisy-like blooms. May need staking. Prefers average soil conditions and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought but can also tolerate clay soils and moist conditions. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Native.

Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank'
Common Name: Boltonia
Masses of white daisy-like blooms that usually do not require staking. Prefers average soil conditions and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought but can also tolerate clay soils and moist conditions. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Brunnera macrophylla
Common Name: False Forget-Me-Not
Blue "forget-me-not" flowers on bold heart-shaped leaves. Combines beautifully in a naturalized woodland setting. Tolerates dry sites once established. Can tolerate clay soil.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Dawson's White'
Common Name: False Forget-Me-Not
Wonderful heart-shaped green foliage is surrounded by clean white margins. Attractive blue "forget-me-not" flowers are borne on airy stems. Tolerates dry sites once established but prefers moist soil. Can tolerate clay soil.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Common Name: False Forget Me Not
Beautiful heart shaped silver leaves are accented by green veins and complemented by airy sprays of blue flowers in late spring. Leaves continue to enlarge from spring through summer. Plant Patented.

Buddleia  'Black Knight'
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
Deep purple-blue flowers above gray-green foliage. Dense habit. Fast growing woody shrub with spikes of fragrant blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Buddleia  'Petite Purple'
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
Light purple flowers. Truly dwarf selection. Fast growing woody shrub with spikes of fragrant blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Buddleia  'Silver Anniversary'
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
Stunning silver leaves and very fragrant white flowers make this one a standout in the garden. Blooms and foliage excellent for cutting.

Buddleia  'White Ball'
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
A hybrid, dwarf butterfly bush growing only 3' x 3'. This one is well-suited to the smaller garden. It carries fragrant white miniature spikes of blooms all summer long through fall above the grayish foliage.