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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Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Common Name: Mallow
Stalks of 2" single lavender flowers with darker purple markings. Attractive crinkly, lobed leaves. Long blooming. Prefers well-drained soil but is tolerant of clay. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to butterflies.

Matteuccia struthiopteris
Common Name: Ostrich Fern
Erect vase-shaped native fern with lance-shaped, divided fronds. Prefers slightly acidic, loamy soil. Does well even in boggy locations. Deciduous. Deer resistant.

Mazus radicans
Common Name: Motley Mazus
Very unusual creeper. Foliage colors range from brown to green with some black. Incredibly dense mats cover the soil surface completely. Topped in summer (4-6 weeks) with large snapdragon-like flowerswhite tops, purple bottoms and yellow throat.

Mazus reptans
Common Name: Mazus
1/2" purple-blue flowers smother the foliage for an extended period of time. Ground hugging, bright green mats of evergreen foliage. Excellent plant for using between stepping stones as it can tolerate light foot traffic. Deer resistant.

Mazus reptans 'Alba'
Common Name: Mazus
1/2" white flowers smother the foliage for an extended period of time. Ground hugging, bright green mats of evergreen foliage. Excellent plant for using between stepping stones. Tolerates light foot traffic. Space on 12" centers.

Meehania cordata
Common Name: Creeping Mint / Meehan's Mint
Persistent 1" blue flowers with spotted throats on long trailing stems that root as they trail along the ground. Not aggressive. Nice native replacement for Ajuga and Lamium. Prefers humus rich soil.

Mentha pulegium 'Nana'
Common Name: Dwarf Pennyroyal
Evergreen creeping plant with tiny leaves that send out the aroma of mint when brushed or stepped on. Light lavender flowers in summer. Moderate foot traffic. Space on 12 centers.

Mentha requienii
Common Name: Corsican Mint
Wonderful, mat forming groundcover that features tight green, aromatic foliage. Tiny lavender flowers in summer. Plant between stones so that the gentle mint scent is released when walked on. Moist, well-drained soil. Moderate foot traffic.

Mertensia virginica
Common Name: Virginia Bluebells
Native wildflower. Nodding clusters of 1" fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that are pink in bud but open to blue. Prefers moist, cool soil. Foliage is dormant in summer. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. Deer resistant.

Microlepia strigosa
Common Name: Lace Fern
Clump former with erect and arching lacy fronds. Vigorous grower that prefers moist soil. Deciduous. Deer resistant.v

Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Thin silvery-gray foliage with pink flowers that turn white. Orange-red fall color. Excellent dwarf variety. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Wide, variegated leaves have a bright white center stripe that contrasts strongly with dark green margins. Copper plumes fade to pink. Exceptional. Cut back in February to 4" or 5" before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Broad green leaves are accentuated by wide white margins. Wonderful! Plumes fade to pink in fall. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Dixieland'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Dwarf form of M. 'Variegatus' that is perfect for smaller gardens or containers. Excellent specimen plant. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Dark green leaves with bold horizontal bars of light gold on compact, upright plants. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant. Plant patented.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Very fine textured foliage with attractive bronze red flowers that turn to silver. Graceful, upright, arching habit. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Kitten'
Common Name: Dwarf Maiden Grass
Thin, silver-green leaves with a bushy appearance. Silver plumes in fall. A definite miniature favorite. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Smaller version of 'Zebrinus' that has a neat arching shape and vivid yellow horizontal banding. Reddish plumes in August. Plant Patented. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Narrow, vertically variegated leaves are grayish-blue and creamy white. Lovely. Prefers light shade. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Common Name: Purple Eulalia / Maiden Grass
Dark green leaves develop a reddish tint in late summer. The entire plant turns burgundy in fall. Upright habit. Cream colored plumes in August. Cut to 4"' or 5" above the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Rigoletto'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Compact variety with strong creamy white and green variegation. Great for smaller gardens. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Common Name: Maiden Grass
A nice, upright form with 3/4" wide green leaves that display dramatic horizontal golden bands all along their length. It is excellent in mass or as a structural specimen.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
Common Name: Japanese Silver Grass
Graceful, upright habit. Prominent creamy stripes create a dramatic white effect. Cut to within 4" or 5" of the ground in February before new growth begins. Long blooming and deer resistant.

Mitchella repens
Common Name:
Leathery, round, opposite leaves line the stems that stay very close to the ground. Pairs of tiny, four-petaled white flowers in summer are followed by a single red berry in fall. A slow-growing groundcover, it will tolerate deep shade. Native.

Monarda didyma 'Aquarius'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Fragrant pale mauve flowers with rosy pink overtones. Mildew resistant fragrant foliage. Native. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil. Deer resistant.

Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Deep lavender to violet-blue flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Mildew resistant, fragrant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil.

Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Coral to salmon-pink blooms over very mildew resistant, fragrant foliage. Introduced by the Morden Research Center who developed the "Petite" series. Plant Patented. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant.

Monarda didyma 'Dark Ponticum'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Pure violet-purple flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native.

Monarda didyma 'Fireball'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Deep-red flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Mildew resistant, fragrant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil. Deer resistant.

Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Very large red flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil. Deer resistant. Native.

Monarda didyma 'Grand Marshall'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Bright fuchsia-purple flowers over very mildew-resistant, mid-size plants. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Grand Parade'
Common Name: Bee Balm
24. Abundant lavender purple blooms on compact mildew-resistant plants. Great in the landscape or in containers. Zone 3.

Monarda didyma 'Jacob Kline'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Large red flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native. Striking!

Monarda didyma 'Marshall's Delight'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Vibrant pink flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Dwarf plant with lavender-pink flowers that are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Matures to a 2' clump. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Petite Wonder'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Clear 1 pink flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Pink Lace'
Common Name: Beebalm
16". Full, short plants produce bunches of bright lipstick pink blooms that draw hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Pink Supreme'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Dwarf cultivar with large heads of cerise-pink flowers that are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Native. Plant Patented.

Monarda didyma 'Prairie Night'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Deep purple flowers are surrounded by showy, colorful bracts. Fragrant, mildew resistant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil. Deer resistant.

Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine'
Common Name: Bee Balm
Buds that resemble raspberries and open to clear wine-red flowers. Very mildew resistant fragrant foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Drought tolerant but will also do well in boggy situations and clay soil. Deer resistant.

Muhlenbeckia axillaris
Common Name: Creeping Wire Vine
Tiny, dark, glossy green leaves on wiry stems. Transparent white fruits with black seeds are very attractive. Foliage turns bronze with heat or cold. Tolerates drought, wind and poor soil. Perfect in a dry path or in the garden. Heavy foot traffic.

Muhlenbergia capillaris
Common Name: Muhly Grass
A glittering haze of delicate pink-purple flowers float above slender green foliage. Long blooming. Prefers sandy soil. Native. Deer resistant.

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'
Common Name: Muhly Grass
All of the great characteristics of the species but with beautiful ivory colored blooms. Has a more upright shape than M. capillaris. Long blooming. Prefers sandy soil. Native. Deer resistant.

Mukdenia rossii 'Crimson Fans'
Common Name: Mukdenia
Large maple-like leaves emerge bronze-green and age to mid-green with red highlights. White bell-shaped flowers are borne for several weeks in spring. Related to Heuchera. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Deciduous.

Musa  'Basjoo'
Common Name: Fiber Banana
A hardy banana that is a fast grower, making a real impact in a single season. Its immense, bright green draping leaves help to give the garden a tropical look. Very cold hardy.

Muscari armeniacum
Common Name: Grape Hyacinth
Vigorous, perennial bulb that produces fragrant purple-blue flower clusters resembling miniature hyacinths in early spring. Narrow foliage emerges in fall. Great as a groundcover or for naturalizing. Drought tolerant. Long blooming.

Myosotis palustris
Common Name: Forget-Me-Not
Light bright blue flowers over medium green foliage. This forget-me-not is a perennial not a reseeding biennial. Prefers moist, even boggy sites in partial shade. Can tolerate clay soil. Excellent! Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Myosotis palustris 'Unforgettable'
Common Name: Forget-Me-Not
8-12. Variegated foliage with clean creamy edges and little bright blue forget-me-not blooms on low plants are excellent for the bog garden or water's edge. Prefers bright shade and constant moisture. Plant Patented. Zones 4-8.

Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Dark Blue'
Common Name: Forget-Me-Not
Deep blue flowers in early spring. Compact, self-seeding plant for naturalizing in a woodland border or rock garden. Biennial. Deer resistant. Long blooming and drought tolerant.