Perennial Catalog

White flowers with purple shaded bracts are held on tall stalks above very shiny, large dark green leaves. Prefer well-drained soil. They require adequate moisture and mostly shade to look good in the heat of summer.

A cross between A. mollis and A. spinosus, this one has rich pink and white flowers on tall stalks in midsummer. Shallowly scalloped, narrow grey-green leaves are slightly spiny. A wonderful specimen plant.

Tall spikes of mauve and white flowers are held above lustrous, deeply-cut, thistle-like foliage. The hardiest species, they are vigorous, clumping architectural plants. Leaves and blooms are spiny. Requires well-drained soil.

Soft pink flowers that fade to white are held above green foliage. If deadheaded after blooming, it will continue to bloom up to five months. Compact habit. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Flowers in dense flat clusters soft yellow are held above ferny aromatic, silver-gray foliage. Blooms of Bressingham Introduction. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Large, slightly rounded clusters of deep rose pink bloom on compact plants. Flowers gently fade to cream as they age. Great for cutting. Aromatic, ferny green foliage. A Blooms of Bressingham selection. Plant patented.

Striking, deep red-magenta bloom clusters on compact plants of ferny, aromatic green foliage have sturdy stems. A uniform habit and abundant blooms make this one a winner. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Flattened, golden yellow 4" flowerheads over gray foliage light up the garden. This is the best cultivar for drying. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Upright plants of fine, green, aromatic foliage are rhizomatous and spread to form mats. May be aggressive and some consider it to be a weed. Long blooming plants have flat heads of tiny white flowers, which are long-lasting. INTRODUCED, NOT NATIVE!

Deep pink to near red buds open to apricot pink blooms that last for weeks. Sturdy compact plants are long blooming. More sun brings more intense colors. Plant Patented. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Compact, heavy flowering plants have clusters of ruby red blooms throughout much of the summer if deadheaded after bloom cycles. A hard trim after the first bloom flush will help to maintain its compact habit. Plant patented.

Upright, but compact plants have lacy green foliage and clusters of rose pink blooms in late spring and summer. Good color retention and ready rebloom. Plant patented.

Pretty true violet flowers in late spring to summer above lacy green foliage. Good color retention and ready rebloom. Plant patented.

Upright, but compact plants have lacy green foliage and clusters of clean white blooms in late spring and summer. Deadhead for prolonged bloom. Good color retention and ready rebloom.

Flat clusters of orange-red flowers with golden-yellow centers rise over green, ferny, aromatic foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Large flower clusters of bright orange blooms that age to yellow bloom on tall, sturdy stems. Deer and rabbit resistant. Plant patent applied for.

Mounds of green foliage are topped by lovely hot salmon pink blooms that age to soft peachy pinks. The fragrant, lacy foliage is evergreen. Vigorous plants bloom all summer.

A wonderful mix of non-fading blooms in salmon, yellow, apricot, cherry and white are produced in 3"-5" clusters throughout the summer. Lovely for cutting. Deer resistant. Gray-green aromatic foliage spreads by stolons.

3" flowers clusters appear in an assortment of colors including cream, white, yellow, salmon, orange, red, lilac, and pink. Ferny, green, aromatic foliage spreads by stolons. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Cute rounded mounds of white button flowers over dark green, ferny foliage. A very different look from A. millefolia, it has individual rather clusters of bloom. Sort of a super baby's breath look. Long blooming! Plant patent applied for.

Soft primrose yellow flowers clusters are held over 3" wooly green foliage. Miniature. Great rock garden plant. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Erect spikes of azure-blue, hooded flowers are held above glossy, dark green dissected leaves. Stunning in a woodland setting. All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the roots.

Spikes of large purple-blue hooded flowers are held above, shiny, green, dissected foliage. Dwarf selection. All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the roots. Deer resistant. Long blooming.

Upright plants with finely divided deep green foliage produce heavily laden spikes of creamy white, helmet-shaped blooms in late summer or early fall. Vigorous plants are good for massing and naturalizing.

A summer blooming aconitum, 'Bicolor' starts in mid-summer. Blooms are white with dark purple-blue borders. (USE CAUTION when handling this plant and wear gloves. Plant toxins may be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion of the plant may prove fatal.)

1/2"-3/4" wide, bright green leaves with creamy variegation make a strong statement in the border or water garden. Deciduous. These moisture loving plants form mats of stiff, tall bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant.

Dwarf fans of bright golden leaves make a colorful evergreen groundcover or highlight for a rock garden. Moisture loving plants, they form mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves. Can tolerate clay soil. Deer resistant. Moderate foot traffic. Space on 8" centers.

Five-finger Maidenhair or Northern Maidenhair has fronds that fork nearly in half with the two parts curving back, each with three to five finger-like divisions. Deciduous.

Attractive deciduous mats of creamy white variegated leaves. White blooms in early summer. Invasive! Remove blooms to prevent self-sowing. Great under trees in contained areas. Deer resistant.

Loose clusters of deep purple-blue blooms flower on tall black stems above the bright green, strap-like foliage in mid to late summer. Bulbous plants, they are great for containers as well as the garden. Plant patented.

Dwarf plants produce loose clusters of light blue, funnel-shaped blooms on upright stalks. Green strapped shaped leaves. Great container plant.

Huge round clusters of deep purple bloom flowers top tall green stems (up to 36") above strap-shaded foliage in late summer. In warmer zones foliage may be evergreen, but elsewhere it will go dormant. 

Large, deep burgundy rose flowers bloom on tall spires from late spring through early fall. Fragrant green foliage turns dark green in cooler temperatures. Strongly upright plants. Crowns multiply quickly. Good mildew resistance. Plant patented.

Compact, bushy plants produce large flower spikes of deep blue to purple all summer into fall. Fragrant foliage is deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Good for southern gardens. Plant patented.

Short but erect plants bear compact spikes of long blooming tubular apricot flowers. U.S. native.

Dwarf, bushy plants have pretty tubular, yellow blooms. The gray-green foliage is nicely fragrant. Blooms from July to October.

Unique, vibrant gold foliage with spikes of long blooming tubular fragrant purply-blue flowers. Self-sows. Native.

Upright plants have fragrant, gray-green foliage and 4"-6" violet-blue bloom spikes. Self-cleaning plants need no dead-heading. Great for attacting pollinators. Cultivar of a southwestern native. Self-sows. Mint-scented leaves may be used for teas.

Upright plants have fragrant, gray-green foliage and 4"-6" violet-blue bloom spikes. Self-cleaning plants need no dead-heading. Great for attacting pollinators. Cultivar of a southwestern native. Self-sows. Mint-scented leaves may be used for teas.

Compact and well-branched, this smaller version of ‘Black Adder’ is certain to be a favorite. Deep violet blue blooms attract butterflies and pollinators all summer. Fragrant foliage.

Rosy orange flowers are borne in profusion on airy spikes over licorice-scented foliage. A southwest native that always attracts hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Deadhead to prolong bloom period, but do not cut back old foliage till spring.

Smokey-lilac flowers open from dark purple buds. Deer resistant. Plant Patented.

Large, deep violet-blue flowers spikes are held over deep green foliage. This very showy variet will bring in loads of butterflies. Occasional deadheading will keep this one looking great all summer. Plant patented.

Erect bushy plants have a profusion of long lasting, tubular blue flower spikes. Fragrant foliage.

Dark purple-pink blooms and blue-green foliage distinguish this upright, heat loving variety of Mexican hyssop. A very good performer in heat and humidity. Plant Patented.

Long-lasting, honey-scented coral-red blooms on upright, compact mounds of fragrant blue-green foliage. Short plants produce loads blooms that “last and last”. Plant patented.

Very long-lasting, bright orange blooms on upright, compact mounds of fragrant blue-green foliage.  Short, compact plants produce loads blooms that “last and last”. Plant patented.

Brilliant red blooms on compact plants light up the garden from early summer to early fall. A favorite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Plant patent applied for.

Long racemes of smoky violet-blue flowers appear above fragrant, blue-green foliage from July to frost. Pinching early in the season promotes more compact plants for containers. A major butterfly magnet! Tolerant of poor soils and drought.