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Type
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Sub-type
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Picture
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Flower /
Color
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Sun / Shade
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Item Description
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Long Description
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Autumn' Fern
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Christmas' Fern |
Hardy, evergreen fern; noted for its dark green leathery fronds; plant in shaded, well-drained area; 2' tall |
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Cinnamon' Fern
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New fronds appear as a cinnamon color; yellowish-green fronds remain attractive in summer, turn yellow in fall; plant in shaded, well-drained area; 2-3' tall.
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Ghost' Fern
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Ghostly gray-green accent color; striking in large mass plantings contrasted w/ adjacent dark foliages; plant in shaded, well-drained area; 30-36" tall.
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Japanese Painted' Fern
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Silvery-gray fronds w/ maroon dots; plant in shaded, well-drained area; 18" tall
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Lady in Red' Fern
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Sultry red stems surrounded by bright green lacy fronds; new fronds arise all season keeping plants from looking worn; plant in shaded, well-drained area;
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Maidenhair' Fern
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Dainty, delicate, wiry, purple-brown petioles; feathery, circular fronds that grow outward in a flat, fan-like position; slow spreading; plant in shaded, well-drained area; 12-26" tall.
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Fern
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Fern
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None
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Shade
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'Jumbo Ostrich' Fern
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Tall, stately fronds; vigorous; plant in shaded, well-drained area; up to 5' tall.
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Ground cover
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Ajuga
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Purple
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Shade /prt sun
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Ajuga
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Prolific groundcover; purple flowers; easy to get started; planted in dappled shade, well-drained area; 6" tall.
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Ground cover
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Heuchera
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Cream
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Shade /prt sun
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'Crimson Curls' Heuchera
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Uniquely curled foliage of rich, deep purple; color remains rich spring to fall; unusually tight ruffles; masses of tiny cream-colored blooms; particularly showy; planted in shaded, well-drained area;
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Ground cover
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Heuchera
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White
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Shade /prt sun
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'Plum Pudding' Heuchera
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Outstanding plum-colored, everreen foliage; holds its color well; white flowers are striking on dark plum stems; compact; plant in shaded, well-drained area;
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Ground cover
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Lamium
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Pink
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Shade /prt sun
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'Beacon Silver' Lamium
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Oval, gray-green to silvery-white leaves w/ greenish margins; short, spiked pink flowers makes for a wonderful groundcover; plant in dappled shade, well-drained area; 6" tall.
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Ground cover
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Origanum
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Purple
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Sun
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'Herrenhausen' 'Ornamental Oregano' - Origanum laevigatum
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Tall, arching masses of reddish purple flowers, in showy maroon calyces; spectacular July-September; aromatic, maroon-toned foliage; deepen in autumn enhancing late season show; plant in sunny area; 24" tall.
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Herb
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Lavendar
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Purple
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Sun
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'Hidcote Giant' Lavender - Lavendula Intermediate - Lavandins
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Bears multitudes of large squat dark buds; sizeable blue-violet flowers w/ lilac-green calyxes atop long elegant stems; strong fragrance; blooms mid-summer; outstanding for dried arrangements; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Herb
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Lavendar
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Purple
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Sun
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'Grosso' Lavender - Lavendula Intermediate - Lavandins
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Slender silver leaves; very fragrant dark blue blooms; medium purple flowers; strong, clean fragrance; mid-summer blooms; great for sachets and lavender wands; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Herb
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Lavendar
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Purple
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Sun
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'Hidcote' Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia - "English Lavender"
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Highly aromatic; brilliant flower-spikes of brightest dark purple, tending toward navy blue; aka. 'Hidcote Blue' ; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Herb
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Lavendar
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Purple
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Sun
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'Munstead' Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia - "English Lavender"
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Flowers lavender-blue, bluer and earlier than most; compact narrow green foliage; odor more delicate than other types; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 18" tall.
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Herb
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Lavendar
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Purple
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Sun
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'Provence' Lavender - Lavendula Intermediate - Lavandins
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Stocky; gray green foliage; spikes of blue-violet blooms in mid-summer; very fragrant violet flowers; very fragrant in fresh bouquets; fragrant blossoms leave the stalk easily making a great sachet; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Herb
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Lavender
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Pink
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Sun
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'Melissa' Lavender - Lavendula angustifolia - "English Lavender"
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English Lavender; 12"stems, pink flowers w/ delicate scent; blooms early summer; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 18-24" tall.
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Herb
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Lavender
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White
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Sun
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'Provence White' Lavender - Lavendula Intermediate - Lavandins
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Stocky; gray green foliage; spikes of white; blooms in mid-summer; very fragrant white flower good in fresh bouquets; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Asclepias
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Orange
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Sun
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'Butterfly Weed' Asclepias tuberosa
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Native to N America; magnificent bright orange flowers in compact clusters; flowers produce nectar which attracts butterflies throughout the growing season; plant in sunny area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Astilbe
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White
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Shade /prt sun
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'Deutschland' Astilbe japonica
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Mound-shaped w/ fernlike foliage; produces dozens of soft feathery flowers late spring to early summer; plant in dappled sun, well-drained area;
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Perennial
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Astilbe
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Red
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Shade /prt sun
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'Fanal' Astilbe chinesis
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Colorful feathery flower w/ deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage; flowers contrast w/ dark green glossy foliage; blooms mid-summer; plant in dappled sun, well-drained area; 18-24" tall.
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Perennial
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Astilbe
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Red
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Shade /prt sun
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'Montgomery' Astilbe japonica
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Scarlet red flowers w/ dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in spring; flowers contrast w/ glossy foliage; blooms mid-summer; plant in shady, moist, well-drained area; 20" tall.
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Perennial
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Astilbe
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Pink
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Shade /prt sun
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'Peach Blossom' Astilbe japonica
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Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for entire season; foliage colored from green to bronze; airy plumes of light salmon pink in summer; plant in part shade, moist, well-drained area; 20" tall.
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Perennial
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Astilbe
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White
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Shade /prt sun
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'Pumila' Astilbe chinensis
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Lilac plumes over deep green foliage from July to August; good ground cover, or in foreground; plant in part shade, moist, well-drained area; 10" tall.
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Perennial
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Belamcanda
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Orange
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Sun
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'Blackberry Lily' Belamcanda chinensis
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Orange blooms profusely in July of second year; shiney black seeds follow in September; full sun; 3' tall; self sows freely; plant in sunny, well-drained area;
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Perennial
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Campanula
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Blue
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Sun
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'Pearl Deep Blue Bellflower' Campanula
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Neat, compact; deep-blue bellflowers; bloom all summer long in cool weather; lovely in borders; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 8" tall.
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Perennial
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Catananche
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Blue
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Sun
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'Jumbo Love Plant' Catananche Caerulea Major
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Many brilliant blue flowers above low silver green foliate; everlasting flowers dry easily; blooms late June to August; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 16" tall.
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Perennial
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Centranthus
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Red
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Sun to shade
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'Jupiter's Beard' Centranthus Ruber
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Tough, easily grown; long blooming; hard to beat for showy color; produces tiny but profuse flowers; excellent cut flower; plant sun to shade, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Clematis
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Purple
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Sun
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'Jackmanii' Clematis
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Dark purple flowers in July; dark green foliage makes great contrast with flower color; tops prefer sun while roots prefer cool, shady area; heavily mulch root zone for best results; 7-10' tall.
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Perennial
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Columbine
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Red
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Prt Shade
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'Canyon Vista' Dwarf Wild Columbine - Aquilegia Canadensis
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Dwarf columbine w/ red/yellow bicolor flowers on dark red stems; blooms April-May; plant in dappled sun, well-drained area; 12-18" tall.
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Perennial
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Coreopsis
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Sunray' Coreopsis grandiflora
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Lance-shaped foliage; bears dark orangish-yellow disk florets; double flowerheads consisting of ray florets w/ uneven cut margins; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 20" tall.
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Perennial
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Coreopsis
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Golden Shower' Coreopsis verticillata
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Distinctive threadleaf foliage; striking golden, star-shaped recurrent blooms throughout summer into fall; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 18" tall.
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Perennial
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Coreopsis
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Early Sunrise' Coreopsis grandiflora
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Produces abundance of 2" bright yellow flowers; blooms from June thru August; attracts butterflies for nectar; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 20" tall.
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Perennial
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Coreopsis
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Moonbeam' Coreopsis v.
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Profuse delicate lemon yellow blossoms throughout the summer; airy, fernlike foliage; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 18-24" tall.
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Perennial
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Delphinium
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Blue
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Sun
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'Blue Butterfly' Delphinium
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Larkspur; open form w/ clouds of rich blue flowers; broad, lustrous flower spikes in midsummer; noted for its multitude of blossoms; compact and bushy; no staking needed; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 14" tall.
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Perennial
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Delphinium
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Pink
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Sun
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'Butterfly Rose' Delphinium
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Larkspur; shades of rose spikes with double flowers; produces broad, lustrous flower spikes in midsummer; noted for its multitude of blossoms; compact and bushy; no staking needed; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 14" tall.
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Perennial
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Digitalis
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Apricot
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Prt Shade
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'Apricot Beauty' Digitalis
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Pastel shades of apricot orange are lightly spotted; a classic of the cottage garden; foxgloves will wave their spikes in the breeze without staking; ranging in color from creamy yellow, thru the pinks and roses to maroon; plant in dappled sun, well-drained area; 4' tall.
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Perennial
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Digitalis
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Red
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Prt Shade
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'Helen of Troy' Digitalis
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Attractive red stems with reddish-brown flowers with white lip; a classic of the cottage garden; foxgloves will wave their spikes in the breeze without staking;ranging in color from creamy yellow, thru the pinks and roses to maroon; plant in dappled sun, well-drained area; 30" tall.
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Perennial
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Echinacea
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Pinkish purple
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Sun
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'Double Decker' Echinacea
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Flowers sprout another set of petals atop the cone, in a most amusing and charming cap; doubles bloom in first, but mainly in second year; coarse deep green serrated leaves; flower petals radiate downward from a pronounced central seed head; long-lasting as a cut flower; flowers abound in early summer, then continue until frost; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 40" tall.
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Perennial
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Echinacea
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Sunrise' Echinacea
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Easy to grow; produces beautiful citron yellow daisy-like flowers; center starts out green and turns gold; blooms from July to October; dark green foliage; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 30-35" tall.
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Perennial
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Echinacea
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Red
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Sun
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'Sunset' Echinacea
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Easy to grow flower;produces vibrant orange daisy-like flowers, overlapping one another; center is brownish in color; blooms from July to October; dark green foliage; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 24-30" tall.
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Perennial
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Echinacea
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Purple
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Sun
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'Magnus' Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea
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Large, purple flowers w/ cone-shaped centers; reported to have medicinal qualities; plant in sunny, well-drained area; up to 4' tall.
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Perennial
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Eupatorium
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Purple
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Sun
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'Joe Pye Weed' Purple Bush Eupatorium fistulosum
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Flowering species that spreads by short rhizomes; blooms from July to September; showy pink or purple flowers; plant in sunny, well-drained area; up to 7' tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Red/Yellow
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Sun
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'Arizona Sun' Gaillardia
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Large fiery orange red blossoms tipped by a ring of rich flame yellow; everblooming; from early summer on, very showy banded flowers “blanket” this plant; ends of the petals have a torn, ruffled appearance; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 8-10" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Purple/red
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Sun
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'Burgundy' Gaillardia x grandiflora
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Burgundy petals w/ yellow center; blooms summer to fall; make good cutting flowers; prefers sun; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2' tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Maroon
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Sun
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'Dazzler' Gaillardia
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Rich maroon flowers edged in fiery gold; blooms heavily all season; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 16" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Scarlet/yellow
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Sun
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'Fanfare' Gaillardia
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Upward facing scarlet flowers flare out like trumpets with bright yellow at the ends; blooms June until fall; neat, mounding form; best flowering plant in years; plant in sunny, well-drained area; ;18-24" tall
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Orange/yellow
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Sun
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'Goblin' Gaillardia
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Plants produce masses of fiery red blooms surrounded by a ring of rich flame yellow; blooms summer to autumn; excellent for beds and borders; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 18" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Yellow
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Sun
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'Golden Goblin' Gaillardia
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Sunny yellow flowers; ever-blooming from early summer on; very showy flowers blanket this plant; ends of petals have torn, ruffled appearance; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 12" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaillardia
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Marmalade/orange
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Sun
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'Tokajer' Gaillardia
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Marmalade-orange-brown daisies; ever-blooming from early summer on; very showy flowers blanket this plant; ends of petals have torn, ruffled appearance; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 16-18" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaura
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Red/pink
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Sun -prt shade
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'Crimson Butterflies' Gaura
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Hot pink flowers held upright by short red stems; flowers are 1/2 inch and four- petaled; appear in clumps; very compact, with very dark crimson foliage: Blooms early summer through fall. plant in sunny, well-drained area; 24" tall.
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Perennial
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Gaura
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Pink
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Sun -prt shade
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'Sunny Butterflies' Gaura
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Bright pink flowers above creamy white variegated foliage; very compact; orchid-like flowers open a few at a time giving long blooming period; bloom summer through fall; plant in sunny, well- drained area; 12-18" tall.
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Perennial
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JoePyeWeed
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Lavender
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Sun
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'Little Joe' Joe Pye Weed
Eupatorium dubium
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Dwarf species of Joe PyeWeed; stems are clothed with whorls of green leaves and topped in midsummer with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 40-48" tall.
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Perennial
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Leucanthemum
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White
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Sun
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'Becky' Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum
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Glossy, dark green rosettes topped w/ large white daisies in early summer (June and July); plant in sunny, well-drained area; 36" tall.
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Perennial
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Leucanthemum
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White
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Sun
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'Snowcap' Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum
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aka Shasta Daisies; especially compact selection; masses of single white flowers, each w/ yellow centre; deep green leaves; excellent for cutting, edging, in mixed containers; blooms summer to late fall; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 12-14" tall.
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Perennial
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Lewisia
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Pink
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Semi-shade to shade
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'Little Plum' Bitterroot Lewisia
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Low-growing, pink flower with yellow center; fleshy taproot; branched base; leafless flower stems; single flower appears on each stem; range in color from whitish to deep pink or rose during May and June; must have superior drainage; seem happiest in poor soil that is nearly all sand or light gravel; plant in semi-shade to shade; gorgeous performers in the right planting conditions; 6" tall.
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Perennial
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Liatris
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Lavender
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Part Sun
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'Kobold' Kansas Gayfeather Liatris
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Native American wildflower; excellent for border, meadow, or wild garden settings; spikes of lavender flowers from summer into fall atop narrow ribbon foliage; good cut flower, also dries easily; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2' tall.
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Perennial
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Liatris
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Purple
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Part Sun
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'Meadow Blazingstar' Liatris ligulistylis
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Button-type blazing star; flower stems stained deep red-purple; blooms in August; plant in partial sun to sun in area w/ some moisture; 3-4' tall.
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Perennial
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Liatris
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Purple
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Part Sun
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'Prairie Blazingstar' Liatris pscnostachya
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Robust, striking species; densely arranged flower heads on strong stems; one of the best for cut flowers; blooms in July; plant in sunny,moist to dry area; 3-4' tall.
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Perennial
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Lobelia
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Blue
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Sun
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'Great Blue Lobelia' Lobelia siphilitica
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Native American plant; give it sun and moist soil-you'll love this one; blooms clear blue August to October; clump forming; thrives in boggy situations; short-lived but reseeds readily; best in masses; plant in sunny, moist area; 24-36" tall.
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Perennial
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Lupine
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Blue
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Part Sun
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'Wild Lupine' Lupinus perennis
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Native American plant; beautiful dense spikes of deep blue flowers in late spring; unique palmately divided leaves; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 1-3' tall.
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Perennial
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Lupine
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Mixed
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Part Sun
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'Woodfield Hybrid' Lupine
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Spectacular June border flowers; this strain produces flowers in nearly all colours of the rainbow (except for blue and green) with some lovely bicolours among them; blooms June to August; treat as short-lived perennials or biennials; cut back to 6 inches when flowers are finished; plant in dappled sun in well-drained soil; 39-42" tall.
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Perennial
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Monarda
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Purple
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Sun
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'Dark Ponticum' Bee Balm Monarda
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Pure violet-purple flowers above notably aromatic, dark green foliage; attractive to hummingbirds; spreads rapidly to form a showy mass; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Monarda
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Red
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Sun
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'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm Monarda
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Huge, deep rose-red flowers w/ dark red bracts above notably aromatic, dark green foliage; attractive to hummingbirds; spreads rapidly to form a showy mass; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Monarda
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Pink
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Sun
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'Marshall's Delight' Bee Balm Monarda
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Pure pink flowers above notably aromatic, dark green foliage; attractive to hummingbirds; spreads rapidly to form a showy mass; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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Monarda
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Magenta
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Sun
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'Raspberry Wine' Bee Balm Monarda
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Pure magenta flowers above lovely aromatic, dark green foliage; spreads rapidly to form showy mass; attractive to hummingbirds; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3' tall.
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Perennial
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New England Aster
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Purple
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Sun
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'Purple Dome' New England Aster
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First true dwarf; perfect one inch flowers of bright purple; so profuse they completely cover compact plant for a full month starting in September; sturdy enough to never need support; plant in sunny, evenly moist area; 30" tall.
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Perennial
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Nipponanthemum
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White
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Sun
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'Montouk Daisy' Nipponanthemum n.
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Produces white flowers in October/November; leaves are thick and resemble some species of sedum; gives the appearance of a shrub; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2' tall.
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Perennial
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Perovskia
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Purple
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Sun
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'Filigran' Russian Sage Perovskia a.
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Graceful, pleasing shrub-like foliage and stems are silvery-grey, delightful sprays of lavender-blue flowers atop silvery stems; plant in sunny, well-drained area;
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Perennial
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Perovskia
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Purple
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Sun
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'Little Spire' Russian Sage Perovskia
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Compact; elongated, gray-green leaves and square, silvery-gray stems produces airy cloud of color in late summer; resembles lavender, and can be used in areas too cold to grow lavender reliably; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2' tall.
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Perennial
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Penstemon
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Red
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Sun
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'Jumbo Red Rocks' Penstemon mexicale x
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Dark green leaves w/ bright rose-red flowers; blooms all summer; narrow lance-shaped evergreen foliage; good cut flower; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 15" tall.
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Perennial
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Phlox
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Blue
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Sun
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'Blue Paradise' Garden Phlox Phlox paniculata
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Flowers open pale blue, darken to deep violet blue, then get red violet edges as they age; easy to grow; resists mildew; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2-3' tall.
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Perennial
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Phlox
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Blue
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Sun
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'Franz Schubert' Phlox pan.
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Fragrant, tubular flowers; blossoms are lilac w/ white eyes; individual flowers densely arranged in large clusters atop stiff, upright stems which seldom need staking; bloom time July-September; good fresh cut flower; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 2-3' tall.
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Phlox
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Sun
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'Nicki' Phlox |
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Perennial
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Ratibida
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Red/Yellow
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Sun
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'Red Mexican Hat' Ratibida
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Native prairie plant, stout and drought resistant; central cones are ringed in copper red reflexed petals; blooms late summer into fall; plant in sunny, well-drained area; 3 |
Perennials, Native Plants, Herbs, and Others ~ from Whispering Pines