Perennial Catalog

Prominent veins on the tops of the fronds give the impression that the lacy leaves are upside-down. Tall, broad, light green fronds make a great specimen or background plant. Semi-evergreen and slowly spreading.

Tropical-looking, bright golden compound leaves with reddish-brown stems stay chartreuse to yellow all summer depending on the amount of sun. Tiny white flowers in tall spikes in mid to late summer are followed by inedible, purple-black fruit. Plants quickly produce a dense clump up to 3' by 3'.  They are likely to mature to a taller height with time.

Snow-white flowers cover clumps of small green leaves in late spring. Very showy. Shear back after bloom. Nice rock garden, edging, or knot garden plant.

Flower is a hooded spathe whose color varies from green to purple. Produces two 3-lobed leaves and bears fleshy red berries in autumn. A member of the aroid family, foliage disappears in summer as it goes dormant. A real conversation plant!  Native.

Mounds of grassy green foliage produce 12"-18" long stems with large round rosy flower heads. Strong stems make them useful as cut flowers. Long blooming. Deer resistant.

Luscious little, hot-pink, pom-pom blooms over burgundy to smoky-green, shiny grass-like foliage. Foliage is more green in summer and returns to burgundy in cooler weather. Great for rock gardens and the front of the border. Light foot traffic. Space on 6" centers.

Rose-pink pom-pom shaped flowers are borne on leafless stems above clumps of evergreen, grass-like foliage. Requires well-drained soil and is tolerant of coastal conditions and drought once established. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Silver, ferny foliage adorns this clump forming sub-shrub. Responds well to pinching in April to keep compact. Remove flower buds for best appearance. Cut back hard in summer to refresh for fall. Deer resistant. Evergreen.

Striking, fine textured silver foliage. Stoloniferous and a rapid spreader. To control its spreading nature, plant in a container buried in the border. Excellent for drying. Deciduous. Native. Deer resistant.

Wide, silver-gray foliage with sharply cut margins. Stoloniferous and a rapid spreader. Deciduous. Nice cut and dried flower. Native. Deer resistant.

Mounds of fragrant, lacy silver-gray foliage that invites touching. Responds favorably to trimming in the summer. Excellent edging plant. Deer resistant.

White, felt-like, lobed leaves with yellow flowers. (Most gardeners prefer to remove the flower buds so they do not detract from the foliage.) Attractive creeping groundcover that is very similar to 'Silver Brocade' and Dusty Miller. Evergreen. Deer resistant.

Attractive spreading, whitish gray, deeply lobed foliage. Resembles Dusty Miller. Evergreen. Requires good air-circulation, well-drained soil and is very drought tolerant. Also tolerant of coastal conditions. Deer resistant. COPF

Arrow shaped leaves are highly variegated with light green to white surrounded by a distinct deep green border. Forms neat clusters of plants. Leaves emerge in fall and persist until spring bloom. Flowers are followed by orange berries in summer. Wintergreen.

Excellent winter interest plant displaying glossy, spear-shaped, wavy green leaves with silver-white veining. In May, greenish white spathes appear followed by red berries as the leaves become dormant. INVASIVE! May spread indefinitely where happy.

Feathery plumes of creamy-white flowers on plants with ferny foliage that resembles Astilbe. Native.  Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies.

Tall, sturdy canes that resemble corn plants are adorned with wide green and white striped leaves. Unlike the species, this cultivar maintains its variegation throughout the summer. In fall it is topped with 18" tall bronze-burgundy plumes.

Large (up to 5"), evergreen, arrow-shape leaves are mottled with silver. Little, burgundy brown flowers bloom underneath the leaves in spring. May self-sow. Although not fast growers, they will spread to form colonies. Native.

Velvety green heart-shaped leaves (3"-6") on very thick stems appear in March, followed in April by maroon, tendrilled cup-like flowers that are hidden by the foliage. Spreads by underground rhizomes. Native. Deciduous. First class groundcover!

Low mats of rich, dark green, glossy, heart-shaped foliage.  Small brownish purple flowers are borne under the foliage in spring. Spreads by underground rhizomes. Evergreen in mild winters.

Large, somewhat glossy, leathery leaves are dark green with a lighter green patterning. The 1 1/2"-2" black blooms with white "panda" faces are unusual, but beautiful, although typically hidden by the foliage. A relatively fast grower for an Asarum. Outstanding! Evergreen.

Large, leathery dark green leaves are mottled with silver. A rhizomatous spreader, it makes a great groundcover. Has 2" dark purple-brown blooms in late spring that are usually hidden by the leaves. Evergreen.

Showy clusters of red blooms with yellow-orange centers are produced all summer long (if deadheaded). Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds galore. Dark green foliage is tinged with maroon. NOT perennial, but will self-sow if some seedpods are left late in the season. ANNUAL.

Deep rose-pink, long-lasting fragrant flowers. Larval food for monarch butterflies. Resents transplanting once established. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Pure white, long-lasting fragrant flowers.  Larval food for monarch butterflies. Resents transplanting once established. Deeraand rabbit resistant.

Similar in form to common milkweed, but rhizomes are less aggressive making it better for garden use. 4" rounded clusters of fragrant, spiky, pinkish-purple flowers top thick stems of velvety blue-green leaves in summer. Native to western N. Am.

Large, coarse, weedy plants have large broadish oblong leaves. Round clusters of pale pink, fragrant blooms appear in upper leaf axils in summer. Leaves and stems exude milky sap when cut. Spreads rapidly via long (6'+), deep rhizomes.

Long blooming, bright orange flower clusters are attractive to butterflies. Leaves are a larval food source for monarch butterflies. Nice cut flower. Deadhead to encourage rebloom. Deer resistant. Heat and drought tolerant. Native.

This long-blooming mix includes reds, oranges, yellows and gold. A real magnet for all types of butterflies and a host plant for larval monarchs. Long-lasting cut flowers, nice seed pods for fall interest, great drought tolerance. Native.

Long blooming, bright yellow flower clusters are attractive to butterflies. Leaves are a larval food source for monarch butterflies. Nice cut flower. Deadhead to encourage rebloom. Deer resistant. Heat and drought tolerant. Native.

One of the last asters to bloom in the fall, this super tall variety has lavender blue flowers high above large tobacco-like leaves. Spreads by rhizomes and seed. Great at the back of the border along with grasses and helianthus.

Dark green to maroon, zigzag stems form loose clumps of small, starry white flowers with gold to red centers late in the summer. Excellent native shade plant that produces a nice show when little else is blooming.

Sprays of small, white, daisy-like flowers over arrow-shaped, deep green foliage. More compact than the species. Shade tolerant groundcover that spreads by rhizomes and seeds. Native. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

Showy bright blue blooms from late August to October characterize this East Coast native. It is happy in most any soil including dry, rocky or shallow soil. May self-sow and spreads via rhizomes. Pollinator favorite.

Cheery light blue flowers mingle well with Hostas and Astilbes and brighten up shady areas. Native. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

Lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers for 4-6 weeks over compact clumps of dark green foliage that is disease resistant. Best in full sun to light shade and normal moisture.

Clear pink flowers for 4-6 weeks over compact clumps of dark green foliage that is disease resistant. Best in full sun to light shade and normal moisture.

Clear purple daisy-like  flowers for 4-6 weeks over compact clumps of dark green foliage that is disease resistant. Best in full sun to light shade and normal moisture.

White daisy-type flowers that resemble snowflakes over low, compact, disease-free green foliage. Native. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Native.

This sturdy aster has smooth, gray-green stems and leaves and pretty violet blue flowers. It blooms in early autumn to post frost, attracting lots of butterflies and pollinators. It usually stays upright without early pruning. Good for cutting.

Soft blue 1" daisy blooms with yellow centers over smooth blue-green foliage. Considered to be one of the best tall blues. Attractive to butterflies & hummingbirds.

Small white flowers with raspberry centers over deep black-purple foliage in September and October. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Native.

This aster has showy blue-purple blooms in late summer and early autumn. It is very tall and benefits from pinching or cutting back before July. A butterfly favorite and good for cutting. Provide good air circulation to reduce diseases.

Brilliant hot pink flowers on tall plants that typically do not require staking. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Native.

Violet-purple daisies with yellow centers. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Native.

Daisy-like, semi-double purple flowers on compact plants. Blooms are darker than 'Wood's Purple'.  Prefers full sun and normal moisture.

”. Robust, upright, clump-forming plants produce sprays of light purple blue to pink daisy blooms in autumn. A favorite of butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Native to eastern North America.

Compact plants are covered with daisy-like, deep rose-red flowers. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Native.