Perennial Catalog

Rich lavender-ppink daisy like blooms cover this plant from late summer through mid fall. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Can be grown under black walnut trees. Native.

Lovely, lavender blue blooms up to 3" across, are fully double with yellow stamens. Blooms in early to mid autumn. Plants produce a large number flowering stems. Compact plants spread via runners. Attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Icy blue flowers with a yellow eye are displayed from Aug. to Oct. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

Clean white blooms adorn disease-free foliage in September and October.  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Native.

Deep raspberry-red flowers in August and September.  Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Native.

Lavender-blue, 1.25 inch blooms cover this low-growing sister of Aster 'Raydon's Favorite'. Foliage forms a nice mound in summer and is fragrant when crushed.

Medium blue single daisies. The last Aster to bloom.  Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Native.

Single 1", pale blue, daisy-like flowers on a compact mounds of foliage over a long period, particularly if deadheaded. Very easy to grow. Attractive to butterflies.

Single, white daisy blooms cover this plant much of the summer.  Occasional shearing will increase bloom and overall appearance. Very easy to grow!

A profusion of small, semi-double white daisies from early summer to fall. Excellent and very easy to grow! Spreads by underground runners. Attractive to butterflies.

Shades of red flowers over nice rich green foliage. Early season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Long pure white, airy plumes over green foliage. Profuse bloomer. Fragrant. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Graceful plumes of large, open, crimson-pink flowers over green foliage. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Glossy, dark chocolate colored leaves on red petioles distinguish this stunner. Light pink plumes really stand out against the dark leaves. Award Winner! Late season.

Dense, deep pink blooms are borne over shiny dark green foliage. Early to Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Plumes of bright white flowers over green foliage. Early season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Plumes of bright garnet-red flowers over red-tinged foliage. Early season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Compact plants with burgundy green foliage produce dense plumes of tiny, creamy pink blossoms on deep red stems in early summer. Creates a strong color show for a dwarf plant. Midseason.

A dwarf form of 'Visions in Pink' with dark green foliage on strong stems and loads of upright, lush pink plumes. Will rebloom if cut back. Plant patented.

Creamy white blooms age to light pink. Early foliage is lightly marbled with silver and turns solid green at it matures. Midseason. Plant patent applied for.

Rosy-purple tall upright plumes over green foliage. Late season.  Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Fluffy, rose pink flower plumes over blue-green foliage. Mid to Late Season. Plant Patented.

Dark green, deeply incised leaves set off narrow branched panicles of fluffy, dark purplish-red blooms. Mid season. Plant patented.

Robust plants have smooth, glossy green to bronzy-green leaves. Narrow, branched panicles of fluffy white blooms. Mid-Late season. Better drought tolerance than many Astilbe. Plant patented.

Plumes of lilac-purple blooms over bronze-green leaves. The best astilbe for dry conditions. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Tall, late blooming plants have dense upright candles of lavender pink to pale magenta blooms that stand nicely above the lacy green foliage. A very heat tolerant variety. More tolerant of drier soils than many Astilbe.

Deep salmon pink buds open to soft apricot-pink blooms. Foliage is deep blue-green and waxy with a silver-lace overlay. Reputed to be stronger and to out-perform A. 'Peach blossom'. Mid to late season bloomer.

Full plumes of rich, deep red over dark red-bronze foliage. Considered among the best reds. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

A blend of peach, pink shades, and cream plumes against dark green foliage. Erect habit. Early. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Plumes of light pink flowers over green foliage. Early season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Deep crimson-red plumes of flowers over deep green foliage. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Numerous pure white flower plumes with red-purple stems are held just above dark bronze foliage that forms a compact clump. Leaves become dark green after plants flower. Late season. Plant patented.

Loosely formed, small white flower plumes with a hint of pink over bronze-green foliage. Dwarf variety. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Open, arching panicles of rose-pink flowers over shiny, dark bronze leaves. Late season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Airy spikes of lovely, clear pink blooms. Unique crinkled, glossy bronze foliage. Late Season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Small, open plumes of soft pink flowers over shiny green foliage. Late season. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. 1994 PPA Plant of the Year. Blooms of Bressingham Introduction.

Lovely, arching salmon-pink plumes over green foliage. Midseason. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.

Distinct red stems set this Lady fern apart from the rest. Best color is achieved in bright shade, usually in its second season. Deciduous. Deer resistant.

Delicate, lacy fronds are produced in abundance throughout the growing season, giving plants a fresh look, even in summer. Native. Deciduous. Deer resistant.

Very narrow fronds sport rounded lobes that resemble handmade lace, or tatting. Makes a neat specimen. Remove any fronds that revert to maintain original form. Deciduous. Deer resistant.

A very dainty lady fern that is wonderful for borders, pots and rock gardens. Quick to establish new crowns and fronds, forming lush stands of green.  Deciduous.

New growth is silver green and ages to dark green. The darker green fronds provide a nice backdrop for the brighter new growth. Deciduous. Deer resistant.

Massive, arching clumps of silvery green fronds highlighted by purple stems spread slowly. Thought to be a chance cross with a lady fern, this one forms a great focal point for the shade garden. Plants are sterile.

New fronds are a soft metallic gray with rose and maroon tints. Its gracefully weeping habit makes it a wonderful groundcover for a shady area. Deciduous. Deer resistant. PPA Plant of the Year 2004.

This lovely form of Japanese Painted Fern is easy to grow. The fronds have pearly white centers with soft, frosty green edges. There is no purple in the fronds. Mature plants will gradually spread forming a pretty groundcover. Deciduous.

A ruffled, highly colored Japanese Painted fern that has dark violet red veins and silver highlighting on each slightly twisted pinnule. Deciduous.

Delicate, silvery blue-green fronds with maroon-purple stems unfurl from burgundy red fiddleheads in spring and continue throughout the season. Good substitute for Maidenhair ferns.

A cross between Lady and Japanese Painted Fern, this is a runner that spreads by shallow rhizomes and forms clumps of upright, dark green fronds with maroon to red central stipes. Creates a dense, attractive groundcover for moist shady sites, filling an area quickly, but not invasively.