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ACONITUM (Monkshood) Zone 4-9 Part shade to sun Aconitum is valuable from a design standpoint since it blooms from mid to late summer when few other blue flowers are present in the garden.
'Blue Lagoon' NEW 2012 The perfect aconitum for containers, this short, bright blue selection with handsome dark green foliage stands just about a foot tall. Each individual flower is shaped like a little helmet or hood, thus its common name, monkshood. 'Blue Lagoon' is also unique in that the flowers start blooming lower on the stalks for a showier display from top to bottom. 12" high by 10" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ACTAEA (Baneberry) Zone 3-9 Part shade to shade This lovely native woodland perennial forms a sizable multi-stemmed clump of soft blue-green foliage and is similar to Cimicifuga in habit. It is a dependable, low maintenance, long-lived perennial once established.
'Misty Blue' NEW 2012 In summer, small clusters of white flowers are produced just above the foliage. These flowers develop into panicles of showy white fruits (“doll’s eyes”) which are borne on red pedicels in autumn for 4-6 weeks. 24-36" high by 24-36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Red Baneberry' NEW 2012 Foliage similar to Cimicifuga, produces bright, shiny red berries in summer and early fall. Berries are toxic. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
'White Baneberry' NEW 2012 Foliage similar to Cimicifuga, produces bright, shiny red berries in summer and early fall. Berries are toxic. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
AJUGA (Bugleweed) Zone 3-9 Part shade to shade Ajuga reptans is an evergreen groundcover that can grow in the shade of large trees where grass is hard to establish. Unlike many perennials that are grown only for their flowers, ajuga is prized for its attractive, colorful foliage that looks nice all year.
'Black Scalop' This attractive small-scale groundcover has glossy, near-black, scalloped leaves and a dense habit. The deepest foliage color is achieved when plants are sited in full sun and in cooler temperatures. From mid to late spring, short (4-6") spikes of deep blue flowers stand upright above the low, spreading foliage. The effect is stunning when planted en masse. 'Black Scallop' PP15815 tends to spread more slowly and stay naturally compact compared to other kinds of Ajuga, making it suitable for use as an edging. It also fits nicely into rock gardens and mixed container plantings. It is reported to be resistant to powdery mildew. $5.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ALCEA (Hollyhocks) Zone 2-9 Sun Feel free to grow hollyhocks under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees' roots. Hollyhocks are best treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial.
'Chater's Pink' NEW 2012 Perfect for the cottage garden, this selection sports tall, sturdy spikes of ruffled, fully double, pink flowers that open from the bottom up over a long period in summer. The leaves are deeply lobed in classic alcea form. 4-6 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Chater's Scarlett' NEW 2012 Perfect for the cottage garden, this selection sports tall, sturdy spikes of ruffled, fully double, scarlet red flowers that open from the bottom up over a long period in summer. The leaves are deeply lobed in classic alcea form. 4-6 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Chater's Yellow' NEW 2012 Perfect for the cottage garden, this selection sports tall, sturdy spikes of ruffled, fully double, yellow flowers that open from the bottom up over a long period in summer. The leaves are deeply lobed in classic alcea form. 4-6 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Fiesta Time' NEW 2012 This vibrant seed selection produces relatively short spikes of double, cerise pink, fringed blossoms beginning in midsummer. This is a first year flowering perennial. The shorter height of 'Fiesta Time' makes it more suitable to courtyard gardens and containers than its taller cousins. 3 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Mars Magic' NEW 2012 Bright red, single flowers are produced on tall, sturdy stalks in midsummer. For the past 18 years, Jelitto has been striving to develop a new consistent strain of stable, straight color, single flowered Hollyhocks and now they are finally ready to release their masterpiece! The Alcea rosea Spotlight Series is being introduced by Jelitto in 2010 with four single color strains including deep black-purple, red, yellow, and white. More colors are sure to follow. Other than their fabulous blossoms, one of the best traits about this series is that the plants are truly perennial—not biennial—and they bloom the first year from seed. 5-6 feet high by 2 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Sunshine' NEW 2012 Bright yellow, single flowers are produced on tall, sturdy stalks in midsummer. For the past 18 years, Jelitto has been striving to develop a new consistent strain of stable, straight color, single flowered Hollyhocks and now they are finally ready to release their masterpiece! The Alcea rosea Spotlight Series is being introduced by Jelitto in 2010 with four single color strains including deep black-purple, red, yellow, and white. More colors are sure to follow. Other than their fabulous blossoms, one of the best traits about this series is that the plants are truly perennial—not biennial—and they bloom the first year from seed. 5-6 feet high by 2 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ANEMONE Zone 3-9 Sun or Part Shade A wonderful foliage plant that blooms in the fall.
'Party Dress' NEW 2012 A staple item for the fall border, A. 'Party Dress' PP13844 is an outstanding hybrid with attractive, glossy green foliage. Fluffy, pink, double flowers, up to double the size of most other Japanese Anenomes, are produced prolifically beginning in late summer. 36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
ARALIA (Golden Japanese Spikenard) Zone 3-9 Sun or Part Shade This plant quickly forms a large clump of foliage which amazingly resists deer browsing. It reportedly grows just three feet tall and wide, though many plantsmen believe it will grow larger over time. In mid to late summer, interesting racemes of tiny white flowers are produced followed by deep purplish black, inedible berries. Like most Aralias, the flowers attract honeybees.
'Sun King' NEW 2012 Looking for something uniquely different for shade? Try this tropical-looking golden beauty with large compound leaves that measure up to 3 feet long! An excellent complement to hostas and woodland perennials, ‘Sun King’ emerges mid-spring with bright gold leaves held on nicely contrasting reddish brown stems. If given at least a few hours of sun a day, the foliage will remain yellow all summer. In heavier shade, the foliage ranges from chartreuse to lime green. 36" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nurseries
ARUNCUS (Goat's Beard) Zone 2-9 Sun or Part Shade From early to midsummer, plants are adorned with 3-4" long, feathery spikes of creamy white flowers. This plant is great for tucking into small areas of a shade or rock garden. In fall, the foliage becomes a brilliant patchwork of yellow and orange.
'aethusifolius' A miniature Goat's Beard with the same traits as A. dioicus at roughly 1/3 the size. This selection grows only 12 in. tall with fine, glossy, fern-like foliage. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ASARUM (Wild Ginger) Zone 3-9 Part shade to full shade This is a first-rate groundcover plant for shady areas, native to the woodlands of Eastern North America.
'canadense' 12" wide by 6" high. All wild gingers are worth growing, but this is the one that gardeners seem to like most. The soft, velvety texture of the light green, heart-shaped 6-inch leaves is its most attractive point. The leaves are deciduous, which makes this species far more adaptable than others, as it is less susceptible to late frosts and other vagaries of the early spring climate. It forms a solid patch of downy green kidney-shaped leaves, with ground-hugging brown flowers hiding beneath. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
'splendens' NEW 2012 One of the finest members of the ginger family. Large, elongated heart-shaped, dark green leaves are elegantly mottled with shimmering silver pigment throughout. They remain semi-evergreen through mild winters and a new set of leaves is produced in spring, covering the previous year's growth. In early spring, 2" wide, dark purple flowers are produced under the foliage at soil level. Though the flowers are not particularly showy, they are interestingly attractive. Asarum splendens is a vigorous rhizomatic species that forms a thick mat of foliage, making it an ideal groundcover for shady gardens. It is also nice in containers. Zone 5, 5-8" high by 16" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed) Zone 4-9 Full Sun A native North American wildflower, this is the primary source of food for the both the adult and juvenile Monarch Butterfly, and is often included in butterfly gardens. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves, bearing showy clusters of orange or gold flowers in mid to late summer. The seed pods that follow are used in dried arrangements, and should be picked and dried while still green. Very late to come up in the spring.
tuberosa 3 feet high. A native North American wildflower, this is the primary source of food for the both the adult and juvenile Monarch Butterfly, and is often included in butterfly gardens. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves, bearing showy clusters of orange or gold flowers in mid to late summer. The seed pods that follow are used in dried arrangements, and should be picked and dried while still green. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ASTER (Michaelmas Daisy) Zone 3-9 Full Sun Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form bushy clumps, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. Asters are excellent cut flowers and attract butterflies. They make a terrific accent to fall blooming grasses and the changing colors of the trees. They are native to North America and are generally very easy to grow.
'Alert' NEW 2012 Densely packed clusters of deep purplish-red flowers provide outstanding color in the garden from late summer into fall. They make a terrific accent to fall blooming grasses and the changing colors of the trees. 'Alert' has an especially compact habit and the flowers are great for cutting. The novi-belgii species is valued for its compact growth habit, rich flower color, and floriferous tendancies. It is native to North America. 15" high by 18" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Wood's Purple' Densely packed clusters of charming purple, semi-double flowers provide outstanding color in the garden from late summer into fall. Since this species has a dwarf, compact habit, it will not require staking. 'Wood's' selections have shown excellent resistance to mildew and rust. 16" high by 20" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
ASTILBE (Please click for separate Astilbe page)
BAPTISIA (False Indigo) Zone 2-9 Full sun A native North American wildflower, False Indigo is an excellent choice for sunny gardens all over the continent.
'Dutch Chocolate' NEW 2012 Rich velvety chocolate purple flowers held on upright stems above an especially compact mound of foliage in late spring to early summer makes this plant ideal for smaller urban gardens. The deep blue green foliage remains densely compact as the plant matures and the leaves start lower on the stems, covering the base of the plant better than most Baptisias. This is a vigorously growing selection that looks great all season. Ornamental seed pods extend the season of interest into fall. 36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Lemon Meringue' NEW 2012 You’ll be impressed with the excellent vigor of this yellow flowered selection. It forms an upright, vase-shaped mound of attractive blue-green foliage topped with long, charcoal stems which carry the lemon yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. The contrast of dark stems with light flowers really pops in the landscape, delivering an excellent floral display. Ornamental seed pods extend the season of interest into fall. 36" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
BRUNNERA Zone 2-9 Part shade to Shade Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, though the variegated forms may be slower to spread than the species. Try growing them in containers too so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.
'Jack Frost' A sight to behold! The leaves of 'Jack Frost' are intricately detailed with a crackle-like finish. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters several inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is breathtaking. 12-16" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'King's Ransom' This rich new "silver and gold" sport of 'Jack Frost' PP13859 has been projected by some to be equal to or better than its parent and far superior to 'Silver Wings'. It was discovered in a batch of 'Jack Frost' at Terra Nova Nurseries. 'King's Ransom' PPAF displays a wide, creamy yellow margin and light cream frosting over the remainder of the silver leaves. After the dainty blue forget-me-not type flowers are produced in spring, the margins lighten to creamy white. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush) Zone 5-9 Full Sun The fragrant, arching clusters of Butterfly Bush are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Really a shrub, plants are best treated like perennials and pruned back hard each spring, to maintain a compact, bushy habit.
'Bicolor' NEW 2012 The first buddleia ever to offer two completely different colors on the same inflorescence! Fragrant, lavender and butterscotch yellow flowers blend together for a fascinating bicolor effect. Panicles grow up to 10 inches long and show up well against the clean grey-green foliage. Compact growth habit. 6 feet high by 6 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Black Knight' NEW 2012 This variety has long been treasured for its showy panicles of very dark violet to dark purple flowers which appear over a long period from late summer into fall. The long, gray-green leaves and tall, upright stems form a large shrub which can grow up to 10' tall. 'Black Knight' has proven to be a vigorous grower and a very hardy selection. 8-10 feet high by 8-10 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Royal Red' NEW 2012 Eye-catching royal purple-red flower panicles are deliciously fragrant and average 6-12 inches long. This award-winning variety is noted for being full of vigor and very floriferous. It has a compact, upright habit. 5-10 feet high by 5-10 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
CHELONE (turtlehead) Zone 4-9 Sun to Part Shade Turtleheads are native wildflowers that adapt beautifully to garden conditions.
'Hot Lips' NEW 2012 Lustrous, deep green foliage, blooms in August and September with rose pink turtle head shaped flowers. Red stems for most of the season. Bronze green early season growth is another distinctive feature. Best in a moist or wet site, this also adapts well to average border conditions. Terrific at the waterside. Excellent for cutting. Showy and long lived. Attractive to butterflies. 24" high by 12" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
CIMICIFUGA (BLACK SNAKEROOT) Zone 4-9 Full Shade to Part Shade A fantastic, aristocratic looking perennial that is a must for any perennial collection. The lacy clumps of dark purple foliage are not unlike Astilbe, but flowers are held on tall stems, in a bottle brush spike. Good for late summer and fall interest, but it's main attraction is the foliage which is wonderful all season long.
'Atropurpurea' Beautiful dark astilbe-like leaves with long arching white and very fragrant flowers in the fall. $15.00	Photo Budd Gardens
'Chocoholic' 24" wide by 36" high. This shorter snakeroot grows about half the size of 'Hillside Black Beauty' with the same purplish black foliage. Fragrant, bottlebrush flowers open mauve-pink, then lighten to white. $15.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'HILLSIDE BLACK BEAUTY' Masses of striking, dark purplish-black foliage contrasted by long, white bottlebrush blooms fascinates the eye and peaks everyone's curiosity. The darkest Cimicifuga to date, 'Hillside Black Beauty' is truly a collector's item. Though the young foliage tends to be green, it quickly deepens to an almost iridescent purple-black. In late summer, the 4'-7' tall stems are topped with foot-long, fragrant, white flowers blushed with pale pink. Cimicifuga is a wonderfully lacy, airy backdrop in the garden. It is especially attractive when combined with variegated or yellow foliage. Discovered by Mary Ann McGourty of Hillside Gardens, Connecticut and introduced through Plant Haven. $15.00	Photo Walters Gardens
DARMERA (Umbrella Plant) Zone 3-9 Sun to Part Shade In late spring the flowers emerge before the leaves, with rounded cymes of numerous five-petalled white to bright pink flowers (measuring up to 1.5cm across each) borne on flower stems up to 2m long. The leaves are peltate, rounded, deeply lobed, coarsely-toothed, conspicuously veined and dark green, also on stems up to 2m in height. The leaves turn red in autumn.
'peltata' NEW 2012 An interesting waterside plant with huge round, lobed leaves that form a wide clump. Clusters of soft pink flowers appear on stalks before the leaves in early spring, and are very unusual for cutting. 48" high by 48" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Budd Gardens
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) Zone 2-9 Sun to Part Shade New Millennium Hybrids. The English hybrid type of delphiniums are bred by Dowdeswell's Delphiniums in New Zealand and are hand crossed to produce the highest quality seed. These F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong stems, and a vigorous growth habit. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness.
'Pagan Purple' NEW 2012 Bold spires of very dark bluish-purple flowers with white or brown bees stand up to 6' tall, adding a dramatic presence to the landscape in early summer. Approximately 10% of these flowers will be either white or pale mauve and are often double flowered. Removing spent flower spikes will result in another round of blooms on secondary spikes in late summer and fall. However, its large, coarsly textured leaves make this plant attractive even when it's not in bloom. 4-6 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Dowdeswell's Delphiniums Ltd
'Pink Punch' NEW 2012 Likely the deepest pink delphinium available today, 'Pink Punch' bears strong, broad spikes of rich mulberry pink, often frilled flowers with a white, brown, or pink striped bee. They make a colorful addition to fresh bouquets and the flower border in early summer. This one is outstanding! 3-5 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Dowdeswell's Delphiniums Ltd
'Purple Passion' NEW 2012 You'll spot this one from quite a distance! 'Purple Passion' sports intense, deep purple blossoms with a purple and white striped bee. The densely packed flower spikes are produced on very strong stems that do not require staking. Large, deeply incised, green leaves make this plant attractive even when it's not in bloom. 3-5 feet high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Dowdeswell's Delphiniums Ltd
DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks) Zone 3-9 Full Sun Cousins to the carnation, Border Pinks are especially popular as an edging plant, or in the rock garden.
'Frosty Fire' Double, chinese lacquer-red blooms explode above mounds of icy blue-green, evergreen foliage. If deadheaded, this cultivar will flower in early summer and in the fall. 6" high by 9" wide. $5.00	Photo Walters Gardens
DICENTRA (Bleeding Hearts) Zone 2-9 Sun to Shade Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings. It likes rich, loose soil that is evenly moist but also well-drained. At planting time, add lots of compost, humus, or peat moss to the soil to enhance its water retention capabilities. Plants will not grow well in heavy clay soils. Dicentra should be planted in locations that are protected from high winds and early frosts, such as the edges of woodlands or on the north or east sides of buildings.
'Burning Hearts' 10" wide by 18" high. This recent introduction forms a vigorous mound of powdery blue-grey leaves, topped by clusters of heart-shaped flowers in a glowing rose-red shade. Probably the darkest flowered form yet to be available. Excellent for edging, and very useful for mixed containers and tubs. Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of new buds to form. In cool summer regions plants may tolerate direct sun. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Gold Heart' This brilliant spring beauty will shine like a beacon in the spring and summer landscape. It is a selection of Nori Pope from England's Hadspen House. 'Gold Heart' produces arching sprays of pink bleeding hearts in spring above shocking gold foliage. Best in light shade and moist soil. Excellent in the shade garden combined with Cimicifuga 'Brunette' or any selection of burgundy foliaged Heucheras. Not available until 2009. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'spectablis' A classic charmer! One of the oldest but still irreplacable perennials in cultivation. Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. In cooler climates with adequate moisture, the bloom time may be extended into early summer. 30-36" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
spectablis 'Alba' Every bit as charming as the pink form, D. s. 'Alba' forms large, bushy clumps of powdery-light green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy, white, heart-shaped flowers dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. These racemes make delightful additions to fresh bouquets, lasting about 2 weeks in a vase. In cooler climates with adequate moisture, the bloom time may be extended into early summer. 30" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
spectablis 'Valentine' NEW 2012 A new spin on an old favorite! If you love the classic look of Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts but are looking for an updated color palette, try this new red flowering selection. Much like the species, this variety also grows quickly to form a robust clump of foliage topped with arching flower stems in late spring. However, the stems on this variety are deeper red and the large, puffy heart-shaped flowers are bright red with a white tip. They dangle romantically from the leafless stems over a period of many weeks. 30" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) The foxglove is a stately plant that has been featured in gardens for centuries. A common, vertical accent in cottage gardens, the foxglove has also been grown for cut flowers, as an herb for medicinal purposes and in Victorian era gardens as well. Digitalis forms large rosettes of downy, green, oblong leaves from which numerous flower spikes emerge. It looks especially nice when planted along fences, at the wood's edge, or in large containers.
'Candy Mountain' A rare first! 'Candy Mountain' is the first foxglove ever to have upward-facing flowers instead of the usual downward-facing ones. With this new angle, viewers can easily see the beautifully speckled throats of these rose pink blossoms. They are produced on very strong, strictly upright stems in early summer. This variety is a biennial. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Ivy Garth
'Pam's Choice' A unique color combination for a Foxglove, 'Pam's Choice' sports pure white, bell-shaped flowers with heavily speckled, maroon-purple throats. These flowers appear in pendulous clusters on one-sided racemes and contain a sweet nectar that hummingbirds find irresistible. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
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ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle) 2-9 Full Sun to Part shade These distinctive flowers rise above the showy silvery green foliage. Though they look prickly, they are not as rough to the touch as you might expect. Echinops makes a great cut flower or dried everlasting. They add a unique element to any arrangement and are becoming more popular with florists every year.
'Blue Glow' NEW 2012 A member of the Aster family, Echinops is a clumping perennial that is very easy to grow but not invasive. Beginning in early summer, intense blue spheres measuring 1.5" across appear on tall, unbranched stems. Bumblebees and nocturnal moths delight in their sweet nectar. This variety is very similar to E.ritro with leaves that are more deeply divided and hairy. 30-40" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
EPIMEDIUM 3-9 Sun to Part shade to Shade The best Epimedium species for use as a groundcover, this species quickly spreads by rhizomes. From mid to late spring, clusters of small red flowers with short, white or pale pink spurs hover just above the foliage.
'Rubrum' Barrenwort are superb shade-garden plants, excellent for edging or groundcover. Plants form a bushy mound of dark green leaves, bearing sprays of cherry-red flowers in mid to late spring. Although they will take a couple of years to reach a mature size, plants are long-lived and very sturdy. Old leaves should be pruned to the ground in late winter to show the flowers to best effect. Drought tolerant once established. Beautiful bronze foliage colour in winter. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
EUPATORIUM (Joe Pye Weed) Zone 3-9 Full sun to Part Shade Joe Pye Weed has long been used in large gardens and parks to attract butterflies in late summer and fall.
'Little Joe' NEW 2012 The perfect size for smaller gardens, this is the first truly compact selection of Joe-Pye Weed. It forms a bushy and substantial upright mound of coarse dark-green leaves, bearing enormous umbrella-like heads of rosy-purple flowers in late summer. A magnet to butterflies, suitable for planting in moist areas. 3-4 feet high by 3 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
EUPHORBIA Zone 3-9 Full sun Cushion spurge quickly forms a perfect mound of narrow, pale green leaves topped off with long-lasting, glowing chartreuse bracts in early spring. The foliage continues to look great all summer and turns bright red in fall.
'Ascot Rainbow' 20" wide by 20" high. The foliage is topped by clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers (bracts) in spring. In the cooler months, the foliage at the ends of the stems becomes flushed with shades of red, pink, and orange. The unique variegated foliage of 'Ascot Rainbow' PPAF is phenomenal and looks fantastic in thegarden from spring through fall. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
FERNS Zone 3-9 Part shade to Shade Ferns grows best in moist soil with a neutral to moderately acidic pH. Partial to full shade is best; some sunlight is necessary to draw out the coloring. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall. If division is necessary, do so in the spring.
Athyrium filix-femina It is characterized by lush, finely textured, medium green fronds with an arching habit. They radiate gracefully out from the center of the crown. New leaves are produced throughout the season for a continually fresh look. At maturity, the stems turn dark red. 18-30" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red' This fern's vibrant burgundy stems coupled with its dark green fronds will compliment everything else in your shade garden. When planted amidst the dark purple leaves of coral bells, its burgundy stems really stand out. Note: The burgundy color in the stems develops after the second dormancy. 30-36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' This unique selection of Lady Fern is best described by studying its photo. The pinnae (leaflets) criss-cross up the frond and the tip of each frond is crested. As the tip continues to lengthen all season, it starts to look more and more like fringe with each passing week. The texture is so unique, it is bound to set itself apart from all of the other plants in your shade garden. This fern forms an upright arching clump similar to the species. ‘Victoriae’ is produced from tissue culture in order to maintain the criss-cross and crested patterns. 18" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum' One of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in colour, overlaid in olive and silvery-pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems. Terrific for edging the shade border, in the rock garden, on in mixed containers. Deciduous. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years. Silver-grey fronds, dusty purple centre, purple-red veins. 18” high by 18” wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Athyrium nipponicum 'Ghost' An interesting cross between the Lady Fern and Japanese Painted Fern, combining the best traits of both parents. Plants form strongly upright, arching clumps of triangular leaves, with a unique grey-green tone. Excellent as a specimen, or for massing. A terrific contrast to bold-leaved plants such as Hosta. Foliage is deciduous in winter — leaves should be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, ever 3 to 4 years. Plants will appreciate an evenly moist, rich soil. An organic mulch is recommended to help keep soil moist. 35" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Ostrich' One of the largest and most popular ferns in cultivation today. The dark green, pinnate fronds are shaped like ostrich plumes, being much wider at the top and tapering down to a bare stipe. The first set of leaves is sterile and has a gracefully arching form. These leaves can reach heights of 6 feet in ideal environments. This set of leaves dies back by early to midsummer and is replaced by a set of fertile, dark green leaves which are about half the height of the sterile ones. These leaves turn a shiny greenish bronze in fall, becoming brown in winter. They remain standing all winter long. Ostrich ferns need plenty of space to grow since they are rapid spreaders. They spread by dense underground runners which extend out in all directions, quickly forming colonies. 3-6 feet high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
FILIPENDULA (Meadowsweet) Zone 2-9 Full sun to part shade Stunning towards the back of a moist border, and especially nice at the waterside. Good for cutting. Plants cannot dry out during the summer.
'Venusta' NEW 2012 This selection of Meadowsweet forms a sturdy, upright bush with a bold appearance. Large heads or panicles of deep pink flowers appear in summer, against deep green lacy foliage. 70" high by 50" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
GERANIUMS (Cranesbill) Zone 2-9 Full sun to part shadeOne of the most durable of garden perennials, the hardy geraniums are the great uniting excitement in gardens. The attractive foliage, mounding habit and beautiful bursts of flowers make this a favourite.
'Perfect Storm' 20" wide by 12" high. A profusion of small, magenta-pink flowers with a black center and black veins cover these low, spreading plants from late spring into midsummer. The velvety grey-green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the brilliant blooms. Hardy geraniums are wonderful filler plants for any landscape, either residential or commercial. They blend nicely with most other perennials and offer continuous color throughout the summer months. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Rozanne'Huge, glowing violet blue, saucer-shaped flowers with distinctive white eyes and reddish-purple veining are held above mounds of deep green foliage that is slightly marbled with chartreuse. This is an amazingly free-flowering cultivar; it keeps the blooms coming from late spring into mid-fall. In one season, one vigorous plant will cover a 2-3 sq. foot area. It looks especially nice when complimented by yellow or chartreuse flowers or foliage. This dynamite new selection was introduced by Blooms of Bressingham. 18-20" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
GRASSES
Calamagrostis 'Avalanche' NEW 2012 A stunning variegated form of 'Karl Foerster' brought to us from Steve Schmidt of American Ornamental Perennials. The reverse variegation of C. 'Overdam', this selection has deep green leaves with a wide white stripe down the center. The variegation remains distinctively appealing throughout the growing season. This is the perfect plant to use as a screen or backdrop in your garden due to its distinctly upright and clumping habit. 4-5 feet high by 2 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' (Calamagrostis acutiflora) Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. This is a cool season, clumping grass with a compact, erect growth habit. It is especially prized in the north where the magnificent, wheat-like seed heads appear in late spring and last all season long. C. 'Karl Foerster' provides a great backdrop for lower growing, flowering perennials throughout the year. It is also useful for screening purposes and will not reseed. A good choice for heavy clay soils. 'Karl Foerster' prefers sunny, dry conditions. It can be grown in nearly any soil, including heavy clay. Be sure to provide plenty of moisture in extremely hot weather. Cut back to 6 in. in spring before new growth begins. Propagate by division in either spring or fall. 5 feet high. Full Sun.Zone 4-9. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Carex 'Ice Dance' (Carex hachijoensis) 16" high. With its wide, strappy leaves measuring 1/4 to 1/2 inch across, this carex makes a bold statement in the shade garden. The leaves are dark green with bright white variegated edges. Small, cream, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced in mid-spring but are rather insignificant to the plant's ornamental value. This variety will grow in a variety of conditions, from nearly full sun to shade in average to moist soil. Unlike many other sedges, 'Ice Dance' is a slow to moderate spreader that should be used as a groundcover or contained in pots. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Cortaderia 'PUMILA' One of the most cold hardy varieties of pampas grass, this selection is shorter and more compact than the others. However, it bears the same showy, medium-sized plumes which are silvery-cream and feel silky to the touch. They are perfect for use in dried arrangements. 5 feet high by 4 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Erianthus 'ravennae' NEW 2012 An absolute giant of the ornamental grass world. Having an upright arching form, the gray-green leaves reach a height of about 5 feet. In late summer, dynamic flower spikes reach skyward, achieving impressive heights of 8 to 12 feet. Silvery flower panicles with hints of purple top these spikes and then brighten to white in fall. These plumes are often used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The fall color of Erianthus is just as spectacular as the feathery plumes. Multiple colors including orange, tan, purple, and beige blend throughout. The brown, dried stalks form looming shadows in winter, and are especially beautiful when planted with a backdrop of dark green or with the white of snow. 9-12 feet high by 6-8 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Festuca 'Elijah Blue' (Festuca glauca) Soft powdery blue, spiky foliage that keeps its color all year round makes this grass a top pick. One of the more durable and longer-lived varieties, 'Elijah Blue' is a small, clumping grass with a rounded habit. In early summer, wheat-like seed heads are produced on tall, spikey stalks in great numbers. Prefering dryer conditions, this is the perfect grass for rock gardens, in stone troughs or pots, for costal climates, or even for use as edging. The Festuca genus is at its best when given full sun and well-drained soil. Afternoon shade is recommended, however, in the warmest regions of the country. Festucas are valued for their clumping habit and are proven performers in areas with cooler climates. In mild areas they act evergreen, but in cooler areas they should be trimmed back almost to the base either before the onset of winter or in early spring. If division is required, it is best performed in the spring so the divisions have time to root in before the onset of winter. 8-10" high, full sun. Zone 4-8. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' NEW 2012 Zone 3. Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. 'Sapphire' is similar to H. sempervirens, but has brighter, steel blue leaves which tend to widen as they mature. It also has demonstrated a greater resistance to the rust fungus. In mild climates, this grass is evergreen; it is semi-evergreen in colder zones. In early summer, small, tan seed heads appear on tall stems held well above the foliage. Blue Oat Grass adds a small, coarse element to rock gardens, coastal gardens, or dry hillsides. It is also great in containers. 18-24" high by 18-24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Miscanthus sinensis 'Huron Sunrise' NEW 2012 The most profusely blooming Miscanthus. Though the green leaves with silver mid-ribs form beautiful clumps, the most outstanding feature of this new cultivar is its flowers. In late summer, a profusion of full, burgundy plumes sweep the sky. The plant maintains its graceful form throughout winter, providing tremendous winter interest. Hardy to zone 4, this variety is great for northern climates. 5-6 feet high by 3 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' NEW 2012 Distinctive yellowish-white, horizontal banding on the leaves of this cultivar distinguish it from nearly all other grasses. These irregularly spaced marks seem to glow when backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun. This grass requires a very long, hot growing season to be able to produce flowers. When it does, they are spectacular pinkish copper plumes that appear in early fall. As the seeds mature, they become fluffy, and are a great accent to the reddish-tan winter foliage. 4-6 feet high by 4-6 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath) Zone 3-9 Full sun Baby's Breath has long been valued as a filler plant in perennial border gardens and also as a long-lasting cut flower. It makes the perfect cover up for dying bulb foliage or for perennials, such as poppies or bleeding hearts, that go dormant in summer. Baby's Breath also makes an excellent dried flower.
'Festival Star' NEW 2012 A new look in Gypsophila! We are incredibly impressed with the compact, tightly mounded habit of this variety of Baby’s Breath. The plants remain very tidy and uniform over the season, making great garden plants. 18" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
HEDERA (English Ivy) Zone 5-9 Full Sun to Full ShadeEnglish Ivy is a clinging vine that climbs by means of tiny sticky suckers. It can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape including: as a groundcover, planted on a slope to prevent erosion, grown up a brick or stone wall, to cover a fence, or in combination container plantings. Birds often make their nests among the branches of ivy growing up walls.
'Thorndale' NEW 2012 The classic American groundcover, English Ivy is a beautiful evergreen groundcover that grows just about anywhere. 'Thorndale' has deep forest green leaves with a pronounced central lobe and creamy white veining; 6-8" high. $5.00	Photo Walters Gardens
HELENIUM (Sneezeweed) Zone 3-9 Full Sun Don't be fooled by the common name 'Sneezeweed'! The flowers of this plant are non-allergenic. Instead, it gets its name from the old-time use of the dried, powdered root for snuff.
'Sahin's Early Flowerer' NEW 2012 Helenium is a wonderful perennial that is easy to grow and provides months of fabulous color from midsummer through early fall. Its flowers open deep red with a brown and yellow central cone, then develop orange and yellow streaks on the petals. They are grown commercially as cut flowers because their strong, tall stems are ideal for cutting. This selection was given the Award of Garden Merit in 2001 by the Royal Horticultural Society. 36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower) Zone 3-9 Full Sun to Part Shade False Sunflowers are reliable for their very long season of bloom.
'Tuscan Sun'NEW 2012 This beautiful and carefree native cultivar offers a more compact habit and good disease resistance compared to other varieties of Heliopsis. Bright golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with an orange-gold button center are produced on strong stems from mid through late summer atop the deep green foliage. It provides a brilliant beacon of color in the landscape during the hottest months of summer. Be sure to plant a few extra for your fresh bouquets! 36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Proven Winners
HELLEBORUS (Lenten Rose) Zone 4-9 Full Sun to Full Shade Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six weeks or more beginning in late winter. They are often flowering during the Christian season of Lent, from which they get their common name, Lenten Rose. This is the perfect plant for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas where its extensive root system will spread as far as it is allowed.
'Pink Parachutes' NEW 2012 Huge 3¾” flowers are the trademark of this pink flowering strain. Very strong, pencil-width stems carry loads of blossoms from early through mid-spring. The lovely blooms are bright pink with a fine spray of tiny dark pink to wine colored spots on all of the petals. Most flowers have soft blush pink backs, but others have nicely contrasting white backs, lending a two-tone look to the blooms. 20" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Chris Hansen
'Red Racer' NEW 2012 Perhaps the most striking color of all the WINTER THRILLERS™ hellebores, ‘Red Racer’ produces very large 3½”, dramatic velvety deep red to burgundy red flowers. Such an unusual color to see in the garden in early to mid-spring! The perfectly rounded flowers are held atop strong stems, with mature plants producing an incredible 75 or more blooms per plant. The evergreen foliage is attractive in its own rite, emerging a dark mahogany color in early spring before maturing to dark green. It provides a superb complement to the red blossoms. 20" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Chris Hansen
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HIBISCUS Zone 4-9 The hardy forms of hibiscus are valued for their showy late-summer display of enormous satiny blooms. These flower best in areas with long, hot summers. Plants form an upright, bushy mound well suited to the back of a perennial border.
'Cranberry Crush' 48" wide by 48" high. You will love the short but full, compact habit and scarlet red flowers of this new Hibiscus. It represents a breakthrough in hybridizing and an improvement over older cultivars with its pristine habit and substantial flowering ability over a long bloom period. Since it is an indeterminate bloomer, the flowers are produced at the nodes all up the flowering stems rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. Near-black buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8 inch wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. These dramatic blossoms cover the plant from midsummer to early fall. They are set against a perfect backdrop of glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slight purple overtones. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Fireball' New 2012 Gigantic flowers up to 12" wide sit atop compact, mounded, shrub-like plants from mid to late summer. Each successive spring will bring larger flowers. The blossoms are flaming red and have overlapping petals. The maple-like green leaves are flushed with purple and the sturdy stems display red veining. It's hard to believe this tropical-looking beauty is hardy to zone 4! 4-5 feet high. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Lord Baltimore' Valued for its late summer display, 'Lord Baltimore' produces dinner plate sized, crimson-red flowers with ruffled petals. The leaves are deeply lobed and it is a profuse bloomer. Strong, shrub-like foliage, which is more compact than standard hibiscus, supports these beautiful blooms in mid to late summer. Makes an outstanding accent plant. 4-5 feet high. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Plum Crazy' Dinner plate sized blooms up to 10" across sit atop robust, shrub-like plants from mid to late summer. Each successive spring will bring larger flowers. 'Plum Crazy' PP11854 blooms are an unusual shade of lavender-plum with purple veining. The leaves are also plum-colored and resemble maple leaves. 4 feet high. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Summer Storm' This plant produces large 8 inch, pink flowers with rose veining and a deep magenta eye that radiates out onto the petals. 'Summer Storm' is free-flowering from mid-July to October in zone 5 Michigan, which is a much longer bloom time than many other varieties. This is partially due to the fact that this Hibiscus has "indeterminate" buds v. "determinate" buds. Flower buds are produced at the nodes along much of the stem as well as at the tips. That means more flowers for a longer time period--what could be better? $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
HOUTTUYNIA (Chameleon Plant) Zone 4-9 Full Sun to Part Shade Chameleon Plant is a fast-spreading groundcover with a bright and flashy look.
'Chameleon' New 2012 Plants spread underground, quickly forming a thick mat of light green leaves, boldly splashed with red, pink, yellow and cream. Small white flowers appear in midsummer. Foliage has a distinctive, somewhat lemony fragrance. 6-12" high by 36" wide. $5.00
IBERIS (Candytuft) Zone 4-9 Full Sun An old-time favorite, Candytuft is a charming plant for perennial gardens. Because of its drought tolerance, it makes a great filler for crevices in walls or between the stones of walkways. It is also effective as edging or groundcover.
'Absolutely Amethyst' New 2012 Evergreen Candytuft is finally available in a color other than white! The large clusters of purple flowers blanket the foliage in late spring. The outermost flowers in each cluster are light lavender and the innermost flowers are deeper lavender, while the whole cluster is dotted with tiny yellow stamens. 12" high by 10" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Proven Winners
IRIS Zone 3-9 Full sun Irises are generally heavy feeders, and should be fertilized 3 times per year: first in the spring when new growth appears, second right after bloom, and third in the fall. When planting them for the first time or when transplanting, use a no-nirtrogen fertilizer such as 0-10-10 worked into the soil. Division is recommended every 3-4 years to maintain healthy plants and achieve the maximum bloom. The best time of year to plant irises is in late summer after they are done blooming. Dig up the entire clump and use a sharp knife to cut apart the rhizomes. Keep only the newer ones around the outer edge of the clump and discard the old, woody center. Replant the new divisions 12-18 in. apart to allow ample room for new growth and good air circulation. Planting at the correct level is critical to the plant's health and flower production. Rhizomes should be planted so the soil barely covers the top of them, or 1-2 in. deep in light, sandy soil. Doing so will help to prevent soft rot. Rhizomes should be planted at the soil surface. If planted too deeply, it can reduce the amount of blooms per season.
Germanica 'Autumn Circus' White standards have blue-violet peppering which intensifies to near solid edging. Blue-violet plicata edge on the falls, white beards, and distinctive blue-violet veining. Blooms in late spring and reblooms in fall. 34" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Germanica 'Fall Fiesta' This unusually colored iris has ruffled, amber-tan falls, white standards, and gold beards. Soft yellow stylearms and midribs complete the look. Collectors will have to have it! 36" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Brighton Park Iris
Germanica 'Swingtown' Fragrant, rich mulberry (deep purple-red) self with impeccable form. Very sturdy, branched stems bearing about 7-9 buds. Blooms prolifically in early summer. 36" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
Germanica 'World Premier' A multiple award winning selection, including the JCWM award for best Tall Bearded Iris in 2004. Displaying fantastic contrast, icy white standards stand above the deep inky blue-purple falls. A wire thin white edge may rim the ruffled falls. Like its Siberian cousins, this selection has a unique purple and white blaze around the orange-gold beards. An extra long bloom time and vigorous growth rate set this one apart. 37" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Variegata' (pallida) Striking green and ivory striped leaves. New foliage emerges in spring with creamy yellow margins that fade to ivory as the season progresses. Classic lavender-blue flowers in late spring. The brightly colored, striped foliage effectively add interest and cheer anywhere they are planted. Their relatively short stature make them good for edging. 22" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
KIRENGESHOMA (Yellow Waxbells) Zone 4-9 Sun to part shade to full shade. This is a first-rate foliage plant, forming an exotic-looking, upright mound of toothed green maple-shaped leaves.
'Palmata' Flowers appear in late summer as tubular sulphur-yellow bells, rising above the leaves on purple-black stems. A good candidate for planting in a cool, damp woodland garden. Plants can be somewhat slow to establish and appreciate a mulch of leaves to keep the soil moist and cool. Beautiful in combination with Hostas, ferns, Astilbe, Toad-lilies and other shade-loving perennials. One of the few late-flowering woodland perennials. Great for cutting. Easily divided in spring, every 4 to 5 years. Cut the dead foliage and stems back to the ground in late autumn. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993). 36-48" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
LAMIUM (Dead Nettle) Zone 2-9 Part shade to shade Lamium will brighten up any shady site with its silvery leaves, including under trees. Growth will be most compact in moist, well-drained soils, but it can grow in drier areas, though it may tend to open up. Lamium is evergreen in mild regions and herbaceous in cooler zones. In both areas, it will benefit by a shearing in the spring to stimulate healthy, new growth. Clumps can easily be divided in spring or early fall.
'Lemon Frost' 20" wide by 8" high. This selection forms a spreading patch of small heart-shaped chartreuse yellow and silver leaves. Clusters of rose-purple flowers appear in spring, then continue off and on until fall. Plants will burn if placed in any direct sun. Also easily divided. $5.00
'Pink Pewter' Nearly all-silver leaves with narrow, blue-green margins are a lovely backdrop for the pink, hooded flowers which are produced from mid spring to early summer. This variety is particularly dense and low, making it an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover. Lamium is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage. 4-8" high. $5.00
'White Nancy' Nearly all-silver leaves with narrow, blue-green margins are a lovely backdrop for the pure white, hooded flowers which are produced from mid spring to early summer. This variety is particularly dense and low, making it an excellent, weed-smothering groundcover. Lamium is also a good mask for dying bulb foliage. 4-8" high. $5.00	Photo Walters Gardens
LEUCANTHEMUM (Shasta Daisy) Zone 5-9 Full sun to Part Shade Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in late spring and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!
'Banana Cream' 24" wide by 18" high. The 4 inch wide flowers are lemon yellow when they open, brightening to light butter yellow and finally to creamy white as they mature. An extra row of ray petals gives the flowers a fuller appearance than truly single varieties. Since it produces flower buds at each axillary shoot, ‘Banana Cream’ PPAF blooms prolifically all summer long atop strong, upright stems. We knew we had something special with ‘Banana Cream’ when we cut a fresh bouquet of the lemon yellow flowers for the office and two weeks later the flowers still looked as fresh and yellow as the day they were cut! $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Chris Hansen
'Daisy Duke' NEW 2012 Three inch wide, single, pure white, daisy-like flowers with a gold button center formed a solid dome of bloom atop these plants.A super compact, highly floriferous selection. 12-24" high by 14" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
LIGULARIA (Big Leaf) Zone 3-9 Part shade to shade Ligularias are at their best when grown in cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.
'Brit-Marie Crawford' Broad, glossy, dark chocolate leaves with dark purple undersides make an extremely bold statement in the garden. In late summer, golden orange, daisy-like flowers are perched atop purplish-black stems for an all-together captivating composition. There's nothing quite like it! 3-4 feet high by 2-3 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nurseries
'Little Rocket' This shorter hybrid from breeder Marco Fransen was selected for its compact habit and heavy flower production. A profusion of bright yellow flower spikes rocket above the clump of large, rich green, serrated leaves in midsummer. 3-4 feet high by 2 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower ) Zone 5-9 Full Sun to Part shade Lobelia is an excellent border plant for moist locations and is a hummingbird magnet. It also attracts butterflies and swallowtails.
'Fan Scarlet' NEW 2012 Winner of the 1995 Fleuroselect Gold Medal! 'Fan Scarlet' sports compact, bronze foliage and a vigorous base-branching habit. Vivid scarlet flowers are borne on dense, strictly upright spikes. Members of the Fan Series typically have an earlier bloom time than the species, beginning in midsummer and continuing into fall. 24" high by 12" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
LYCHNIS (Maltese Cross ) Zone 3-9 Full Sun This compact-growing Campion is a useful edging variety for the early summer border.
'Orange Gnome' NEW 2012 Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers measuring 1.5 inches across are produced in abundance beginning in early summer and lasting nearly 8 weeks. The foliage is nearly as pretty as the flowers, having a purplish-bronze cast over the naturally dark green leaves. The contrast is dazzling! 15" high by 12" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
LUPINS Zone 3-9 Part shade to sun Grow Lupines in full sun or light shade. They require rich organic soil with slight acidity and good drainage. They thrive in cool climates, and find it difficult to survive in areas with extremely hot summers. Applying mulch around the root zone will help to keep the roots cool and will protect them over the winter. Deadheading spent flowers will prolong the bloom time, as well as rejuvenate the plants in cool areas. These plants tend to attract aphids, but this can be avoided by cutting them back periodically, or spraying for the pests before they become a problem.
'Popscicle Blue' One of the most popular of all the Popsicle Series Lupines. Large spikes of solid purple-blue flowers are produced in early summer, with several flower stems rising above the attractive fan-shaped leaves. They are about a foot shorter than the Russell Hybrids and bloom about 2 weeks earlier too. 18-24" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Popscicle Red' Large spikes of solid red flowers are produced in early summer, with several flower stems rising above the attractive fan-shaped leaves. They are about a foot shorter than the Russell Hybrids and bloom about 2 weeks earlier too. 18-24" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
MALVA (Mallow) Zone 4-9An old Cottage-garden favourite, this cousin to the Hollyhock has similar satiny flowers in a soft lavender-purple shade, exotically striped with deep maroon veins. It forms an upright, bushy mound that may need to be staked if grown in rich soil. This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, often flowering itself to death in the first year, but comie back the next year from self-sown seedlings. Excellent in containers, or the sunny border. In cold regions this is well worth growing, because of the long blooming season. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Also known as Striped Mallow.
'Purple Satin' NEW 2012 This robust and tough reseeding biennial makes a great filler for the middle to rear of the flower border. It forms a large, dense clump of broad hollyhock-like, rugose, green leaves on strong stalks and widens as it matures. Beginning in early summer, large 2 ½”, bright lavender pink flowers with heavy grape purple veining and center are produced in the leaf axils up the stems. 3-4 feet high by 2-3 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Zebrina' 24" wide by 48" high. One tough perennial! 'Zebrina' sports soft pink flowers with striking, raspberry-purple veins, achieving a pinwheel effect. These outstanding 2 inch, bowl-shaped flowers are produced in abundance from early summer to frost on robust, shrub-like plants. Heat and drought are not a problem for this perennial. Though it is sometimes short-lived, Malva will self-seed readily assuring years of blooms. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
MONARDA (Bee Balm) Zone 3-9 Part shade to full sun Monarda is native to eastern North America, so it is easy to grow and it multiplies quickly. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavor teas.
'Gardenview Scarlet' Vibrant scarlet red flowers top the stout, square stems of this monarda from midsummer to early fall. It has demonstrated a high resistance to mildew. 'Gardenview Scarlet' was selected from the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program as an outstanding perennial for Midwest gardens. 2-3 feet high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Purple Rooster' 30" wide by 48" high. Large, true royal purple flowers are produced over most of the summer on clean, mildew-free plants that never required staking despite their three foot height. Fantastic true royal purple flowers and clean foliage. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
MUKDENIA (Mukdenia-Red Leafed) Zone 4-9 Part Shade
'Karasuba' NEW 2012 Looking for something different? This unique Heuchera relative native to China has large, green, fan-shaped leaves. Beginning in summer, red pigmentation begins to creep inward from the edges and by fall, they are fire red. The foliage forms a low, spreading mound. Delicate white, star-shaped flowers appear just above the foliage in mid to late spring, but this plant is grown mainly for its attractive foliage. 12" high by 15" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
NEPATA (Catmint ) Zone 3-9 Full Sun When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
'Walker's Low' NEW 2012 Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of soft lavender-blue flowers which are produced over a long period in summer. Although the stems are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18 to 24 inches if it is not staked. 36" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) Zone 3-9 Full Sun Use this plant in rock gardens, near the front of the border, or in containers.
'Glowing Magenta' NEW 2012 Fuzzy buds open to deep pink, 4-petaled flowers from early through late summer on this unusually compact selection. The narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves form a low, prostrate, spreading mound. The first year, this plant grows about 6" tall, but it can double that height by the second year. 6-12" high by 6-12" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
PAEONIA (Peony) Zone 2-9 Sun to Part Shade Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. Their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. By choosing a mixture of early, midseason, and late blooming varieties, you can have blooms for up to 6 weeks. A permanant, sunny or partly shady site is ideal for Garden Peonies. Protection from afternoon sun and from harsh winds will help to prolong the lives of the the exotic flowers. Peonies will perform best in well-drained, evenly moist, rich soil with a pH near neutral and they are drought-tolerant once established. When planting a Garden Peony, the depth is particularly important. To ensure flowering, the eyes must be planted 1.5 to 2 inches below ground level. An annual topping of compost is recommended each Fall. Though peonies may be slow to establish, you can be assured that they are developing a deep, substantial root system which will help to produce flowers that are well worth the wait. Once established, peonies can live 50 years or more.
'Duchess de Nemours' Fragrant, milky white, globe-shaped blossoms with green carpels and a yellow center glow are produced profusely in late spring. This double variety has particularly attractive foliage and strong stems..34" high. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Karl Rosenfield' Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield' Peony-Garden Brilliant, fuchia-red blooms are both sizable and fragrant. This double variety blooms from early to midsummer. 34" high. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Sara Bernhardt' 24" wide by 34" high. Gigantic, double, apple blossom pink flowers are an old fashioned favorite. This variety blooms in early to midsummer. 'Sarah Bernhardt' was selected as the 2004 Dried Cut Flower of the Year by the Assoc. of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. $20.00	Photo Walters Gardens
PAPAVER (Poppy) Zone 3-7 Full Sun In the center of a poppy's flower rests a very large, velvety-black seed capsule surrounded by prominent, dark purple stamens. Altogether, these flowers absolutely steal the show when they are in bloom. After the bloom cycle is completed however, these perennials will go dormant, so plan on planting other plants nearby to fill in the gaps.
'Flamenco Dancer' Beautiful true red blossoms with fringed petals stand like torches in the bright sun of the late spring and early summer garden. Measuring 4-6 inches across, even just a few blossoms have tremendous color impact. 'Flamenco Dancer' PP20123 is a sport of the ever popular 'Turkenlouis'. It was discovered at Walters Gardens, Inc. in Zeeland, Michigan. 30" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Royal Wedding' Papery, white, flouncy blooms are borne on wiry, pubescent stems from late spring thru early summer. The petals have a crepe-like appearance and a satiny texture. Each flower can measure 4 to 6 inches across. 30" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
PERVOSKIA (Russian Sage) Zone 4-9 Sun The ideal plant for hot, dry climates! Russian Sage is classified as a subshrub or woody perennial. It performs very well in full sun and any well-drained soil. Average to dry moisture levels are ideal, and few pests bother this plant. If pruning is necessary, do so in Spring when new growth appears. Prune back to just above the lowest bud.
'atriplicifolia' 1995 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year! Airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers top strong stems with small, finely dissected, silvery-green leaves. Its loose, open habit makes this perennial an effective filler in the back of the border. 36-48" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Don Budd
'Little Spire' Was selected for its relatively short, upright habit which prevents the leaning that is typical of the species. Small, narrow, grey-green leaves compliment the lavender-blue flowers. This cultivar has a wonderfully long blooming period beginning in late summer and continuing well into the fall. 25" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
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PHYSOSTEGIA (Obedient Plant ) Zone 3-9 Sun to part shade Unlike some other selections of Obedient Plant, this one is not inclined to spread quickly, but makes a well-behaved clump. Prefers rich, moist soil, and will tolerate wet conditions beside a stream or pond. Easily divided every 3 to 4 years in early spring. Attractive to butterflies.
'virginiana Variegata' NEW 2012 A selection of one of our native North American wildflowers. Plants form an upright, bushy clump of light green leaves, splashed with creamy-white. Spikes of soft lavender-pink flowers appear in late summer and fall, and these are excellent for cutting. 24" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
POLEMONIUM (Jacob's Ladder) Zone 3-9 Sun to part shade Easy to grow, polemoniums prefer a cool, moist environment with protection from afternoon sun. Deadheading will encourage sporadic reblooming in late summer. Though it seldom needs to be divided, it may be done in spring or fall.
'Snow and Sapphires' Snow and Sapphires' is an outstanding cultivar which makes a bold statement in the garden. The large fern-like leaflets are light green with a winter white border. Fragrant, sky-blue flowers appear on tall stems above the mounded foliage in early summer. 24-30" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00
POLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal) Zone 2-9 Part Shade to Shade Solomon's Seal is a natural plant for the shady woodland garden, even tolerating heavy shade. Deep, rich, moist soil is best. Solomon's Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does. Divide plants in the spring or fall.
'variegata' A classic beauty for the woodland garden. Grown mostly for its clean variegated, soft green foliage which turns yellow in fall, Solomon's Seal is a charming plant for the shade. Standing about 18" tall and arching slightly at the top, the unbranched stems with large, alternate leaves support the dangling white flowers below. On quiet spring evenings, the flowers exude a subtle lily-like fragrance. The stems are beautiful in cut flower arrangements. 18-24" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
PRIMULA (Primrose) Zone 4-7 Part shade to full shade Primroses will produce dazzling flowers each spring if they are well-maintained. Ideally, they should be planted in heavy, humus-rich, boggy soils, perhaps near bodies of water where their shallow roots will not dry out. Primula capitata can be grown in full sun, but only if the plants are located in boggy soil. Otherwise, they should be planted in partial shade. Plants will go dormant in hot, dry summer weather unless they are kept well-watered. Though they are fully hardy in the north, primroses need protective insulation such as snow cover in the late winter months so they are not lost to late hard freezes.
'Exhibition Series' NEW 2012 Considered to be the most carefree, pest resistant type of Primula to grow, this species looks quite different than the ‘Pacific Hybrids’ and others with rugose foliage. Members of the Exhibition Series have very smooth, leathery, paddle-shaped leaves that form very flat rosettes which hug the ground. Rounded clusters of flowers stand at attention above the foliage atop stout stems in spring. They are noticeably fragrant when cut for fresh bouquets. This mixed seed strain produces flowers in a broad array of blue, purple, red-violet, yellow, and cream shades, with a prominent yellow or white eye. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Pacific Hybrids' Highly praised for its large flower size and clear, vibrant colors. Flowers freely in a wide range of colors including yellow, maroon, lavender, white, pink, and blue-violet. Most have large eyes of contrasting colors. The 'Pacific Hybrids' put on a fantastic color show in early spring. 6-8" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
PULMONARIA (Lungwort ) Zone 3-7 Part shade to full shade Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that is especially attractive when planted among hostas, ferns, and brunneras. Its flowers are among the most brilliantly colored blossoms of all perennials.
'Majeste' NEW 2012 Solid silvery-gray leaves with a very narrow green margin characterize this variety of Pulmonaria. It's simply luminous! In late spring, light pink buds pop open to reveal darker bluish-pink flower bells. Use this plant to lighten up those heavily shaded corners of your garden. 12" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Raspberry Splash' NEW 2012 Dazzling raspberry-pink flower clusters dance among the dark green, silver-spotted leaves in late spring. This variety is characterized by its fairly upright growing habit, profuse flowering abilities, and resistance to powdery mildew. It is one of the very best cultivars available. 12" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
RHEUM (Ornamental Rhubarb) Zone 4-9 Full sun Cousins to regular old garden rhubarb, the ornamental forms are wonderful for their bold, architectural effect in the border.
'tanguticum' This form has large pointy-edged leaves tinged with bronzy-red in spring, later becoming green. Bizarre spikes of flowers tower overhead in summer, in shades of soft pink to red, and these are interesting as cut flowers. 70" high by 40" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Budd Gardens
SAGINA (Moss) Zone 3-9 Full sun to part shade Excellent for filling in between the cracks of flagstone paving, in the rock garden or as a lawn substitute. Dislikes both drought and soggy wet soils.
'Irish Moss' An extremely popular groundcover plant, this forms a very low moss-like carpet of bright shamrock-green foliage. Tiny little white flowers begin to appear in late spring. 1" high by 12" wide. $5.00
'Scotch Moss' An extremely popular groundcover plant, this forms a very low moss-like carpet of bright neon-yellow foliage. Tiny little white flowers begin to appear in late spring. 1" high by 12" wide. $5.00
SALVIA (Sage) Zone 4-9 Full sun Salvia is easy to grow in almost any climate. Though it is drought tolerant, it will bloom better with regular watering. Deadheading encourages a longer bloom time. If plants get leggy during the season, cut them all the way back to the newly developed foliage. If cut back, plants may rebloom in fall but often the flowers are fewer and smaller.
'Caradonna' This is a fairly new selection from Zillmer Pflanzen in Uchte, Germany. It is similar to 'East Friesland' but with two distinct differences: a rigidly upright habit and dark purple flower stems which accentuate the bright violet-blue flowers. They are great in fresh bouquets. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. 24-30" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Maynight' 1997 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year! This award winning salvia is a top performer in the landscape. Dense spikes of deep violet-purple flowers are produced in early summer and will continue longer if deadheaded. This is a clump forming plant with oblong leaves which are aromatic when crushed. Use it in containers, beds, and borders. 18" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
SANGUINERIA (Bloodroot) Zone 2-9 Part shade to Full Sun Bloodroot flowers are among the first to bloom in the spring. They bloom from mid-April into May. One of our treasured North American woodland wildflowers, the appearance of Bloodroot in the garden is a sure sign of spring. .
'canadensis' NEW 2012 Plants burst out of the ground overnight it seems, with a succession of showy white multi-petalled blooms, leaves appearing as the flowers finish. Foliage is rounded, with deep notches. forming a low clump. Plants often disappear completely by mid summer. 6" high by 8" wide. $5.00
SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) Zone 3-9 Full Sun Terrific for mass planting, edging the border, and especially in mixed containers. Removing faded flowers will ensure continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Former Perennial Plant of the Year in 2000.
'Butterfly Blue' NEW 2012 This selection produces a profusion of lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers over a very long period beginning in late spring. They sit atop wirey stems which hover over the short mound of ferny basal foliage. They make excellent cut flowers and also attract butterflies. 15-18" high by 15" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zone 2-9 Part shade to full sun Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade. Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show. Tall, upright sedums form substantial clumps of foliage which can be substituted for shrubs in the landscape. Their stout, sturdy stems support the massive flower heads which develop in summer and burst into bloom in fall. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.
'Blue Carpet' Wonderfull blue-green, compact spreader. 1" high by 12" wide. $5.00
'Class Act' What’s classier than winning a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit? Not much! This plant did exactly that against more that 50 others by impressing the judges with its compact, upright habit and full heads of the most stunning rose-pink flowers. A winner in the garden and in the beds! 18" high. $ $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Mr. Goodbud' NEW 2012 Originating in Oregon, this upright selection forms a bushy mound of succulent green leaves. Taller stems appear in late summer, holding large clusters of soft-pink buds that open into starry flowers of deep mauve pink. 18" high by 24" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Ogon' ‘Ogon’ is a tiny-leaved spreading ground cover sedum that is noted for its bright gold foliage. 1" high by 12" wide. $5.00
'Purple Emperor' 2002 ISU Perennial Award for Best New Introduction! 'Purple Emperor' has very dark reddish-purple foliage and a semi-upright habit. It captures your attention from the moment the dusky purple leaves emerge in spring, and forms a solid substantial mass of foliage. In late summer, dusty rose flowers appear in large clusters atop the bright reddish-purple stems. These blossoms age to bronze in the fall. 16" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
SEMPERVIRENS (Hens and Chickens) Zone 2-9 Full sun Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks". Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere. Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a groundcover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly. This plant is particularly effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers.
'Cobweb' One of the most distinctive types of Sempervivum. Aptly named, 'Cobweb' is covered with fine, white threads which crisscross between the leaves' tips like a cobweb. Each rosette of pointy, blue-green leaves grows about 1 inch wide. Their color may vary from season to season. Unusual rose-red flowers are produced on leafy stalks in midsummer. 3-4" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Pilioseum' Forms medium to large rosettes of grey-green leaves. This color may vary from season to season. These rosettes have a rounded, semi-loose form. 3-4" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Purple Beauty' Sports medium sized, semi-open rosettes of succulent leaves with deep purple tips and green centers. This color may vary from season to season. This variety requires especially sharp drainage. 3-4" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Ruby Heart' NEW 2012 This selection forms rosettes of sharply pointed, silvery blue to blue-green leaves which are flushed rosy red at the base. This color varies by season, intensifying in cold temperatures. In midsummer, unique pinkish purple flowers are held aloft on short, leafy stalks. 3-4" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
'Sanford Hybrids' Forms large rosettes of deep red, sharply pointed leaves. This color may vary from season to season. Planted en masse, the 'Sanford Hybrids' create tremendous color impact in the garden. 3-4" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) Zone 5-9Meadow-rue has beautiful, lacy foliage a little bit like a Columbine or Maidenhair Fern in effect.
'Lavender Mist' NEW 2012 Magnificent sprays of delicate, lavender-purple flowers appear on tall, dark purple stems from mid thru late summer. This variety is self-supporting and is less likely to need staking than the others. The distinctive green foliage forms a nice, low mound. 6 feet high by 3 feet wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens
TIARELLA (Foamflower) Zone 3-9 Part shade to full shade Tiarellas are riding on a tidal wave of popularity thanks to their shade tolerance, unusual leaf shape, dramatically marked foliage, repeat flowering, and light fragrance. Tiarellas prefer woodland conditions: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil and dappled to full shade. If properly sited, they will keep their nice foliage all winter long, shedding it only when the warmer days of spring arrive. Divide them in early spring before flowering or later in the summer if desired.
'Appalachian Trail' A lovely, rapidly trailing groundcover which sports numerous branches. Well marked leaves have a large splatter pattern. Better marked than 'Running Tapestry'. A great ground cover for shade or in a hanging basket. Short white flowers. Vigorous without getting out of hand. 6" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Cascade Creeper' Vigorous and beautifully marked, our ‘Cascade Creeper’ was bred using the native Tiarella collina and our best marked, cut leaf varieties. The medium large leaves are deeply lobed and marked dark brown filling up the center of the leaf. White flowers show in spring and sporadically until fall. Use under trees in moist or dry shade as a ground cover. 9" high by 48" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Iron Butterfly' The leaves of this selection are very broad and more deeply dissected than any of the others. They are glossy green with prominent black-purple centers. Typical of Tiarella, the coloration is more pronounced in cooler weather. During the fall and winter, the foliage takes on a purplish-bronze coloring. This selection is a clump-former. From spring into early summer, lightly fragrant, white, star-like flowers appear on 12-16 inch tall spikes. They seem to capture the filtered sunlight, lighting up their shady surroundings. 6-8" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Mystic Mist' The leaves of this selection are very broad and more deeply dissected than any of the others. They are glossy green with prominent black-purple centers. Typical of Tiarella, the coloration is more pronounced in cooler weather. During the fall and winter, the foliage takes on a purplish-bronze coloring. This selection is a clump-former. From spring into early summer, lightly fragrant, white, star-like flowers appear on 12-16 inch tall spikes. They seem to capture the filtered sunlight, lighting up their shady surroundings. 9" high. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Oregon Trail' This rapid trailer is a wonderful ground cover in any shade garden. The leaves are deeply lobed and well marked. A very clean habit with a few, short spikes of white flowers. Works great in a hanging basket. A good replacement for English ivy as a groundcover or in baskets. Prefers moist, well drained soils. 6" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
'Pacific Crest' NEW 2012 ‘Pacific Crest’ was selected for its highly cut leaves which are also extremely well patterned and glossy. Use as a ground cover or in a hanging basket in a shady location. Makes a great non-climbing Ivy replacement! 6" high by 36" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort) Zone 3-9 Full sun to full shade Tradescantia is adaptable to many types of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will encourage new growth and a second round of bloom. This clump-forming perennial is easy to divide in either the spring or in early fall. Seedlings may sprout around the parent plant, but they are easily lifted and moved. Tradscantia is very attractive when planted in a naturalized area or by a pond or stream.
'Sunshine Charm' NEW 2012 An improvement over ‘Sweet Kate’, this new hybrid offers a more compact habit, increased flower production, and tougher yellow foliage. The glowing gold foliage holds its color well all season and has a much greater resistance to burn, especially when planted in moist soil. In many climates, it can be planted in full sun and moist soil with no trouble, though those in warmer climates may wish to site it in partial shade where the foliage will be chartreuse yellow. This is an extremely floriferous selection, averaging a whopping 37 lavender pink flowers per cluster. In cooler climates, it blooms from early summer into fall. In warmer climates, the plant benefits from being cut back after the first flush of blooms to stimulate rebloom later in the season. 22" high by 20" wide.. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nurseries
VINCA (Myrtle-Periwinkle) Zone 4-9 Full Sun to Full Shade Vinca spreads by creeping across the ground and rooting at each node that touches the surface. This makes it an excellent plant to use for erosion control on slopes. Once established, it is a no-maintenance plant.
'Minor' NEW 2012 An excellent, weed-smothering, evergreen groundcover with small, solid dark green leaves. From mid to late spring, lovely lavender-blue flowers about the size of a nickle appear just above the foliage, creating a tranquil effect. 4" high by 16" wide. $5.00	Photo Walters Gardens
VIOLA (Hardy Violet) Zone 5-9 Full Sun to Full Shade
'Heartthrob' The lovely heart-shaped leaves have deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. A wonderful foliage plant that is attractive in containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover. 8" high by 12" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Terra Nova Nursery
YUCCA (Adam's Needle) Zone 3-9 Full Sun to Part Shade Yuccas thrive in any type of well-drained soil including those that are very dry. Though they will grow in partial shade, they reach their full potential only if they receive sun all day long. Many yuccas do not bloom until they are mature. Once they start, though, you will see that they were worth the wait. The flower stalks retain some ornamental value after the blooms have faded. Mature plants sometimes develop plantlets near their base. These can be dug and transplanted elsewhere if desired.
'Color Guard' Tough as nails, yuccas are the ideal plant for a no-maintenance garden. Their sword-like foliage radiates upward from a central crown, remaining upright all year round except in the heaviest snows. It combines nicely with all kinds of mounded foliage plants. 'Color Guard' bears bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges. During the cooler months of fall and winter, the light leaf centers take on rose overtones. 30" high by 20" wide. $12.00 or 3 for $35.00 or 5 for $50.00	Photo Walters Gardens

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