Garden Perennials (cont’d)
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Scabiosa - Butterfly Blue The Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’, Scabiosa columbaria, also know as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2″ lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Butterfly Blue’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green folia… more
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Scabiosa - Giant Blue The Scabiosa ‘Giant Blue’ is a vigous version of the ‘Buttefly Blue’. It has larger lavender-blue flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Giant Blue’ is reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height of … more
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Scabiosa - Pink Lemonade The Scabiosa Pink Lemonade, ‘Scabiosa columbaria’, also known as Pincushion Flower, has wonderful light pink flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Pink Lemondae’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its green foliage, it has a plant… more
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Scabiosa - Pink Mist The Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’, Scabiosa columbaria, also know as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2″ pink flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Pink Mist’ is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green foliage, it has a plant height… more
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Scabiosa - Pink Passion The Scabiosa ‘Pink Passion’, provides a nonstop display of pink Pincushion flowers bloom above compact foliage. Pink Passions are the nearest thing to a perpetually-blooming hardy perennial we’ve seen. It is best to plant Scabiosa in full sun, with well-d… more
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Scabiosa - Samanthas Pink The Scabiosa ‘Samanthas Pink’, is a vigorous and robust Pinchusion plant, displaying large pink flowers. The lovely medium pink blooms on long stems also cut well. ‘Samanthas Pink’ is reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins. With its gray-green folia… more
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Sea Thrift - Splendins The Splendins ‘Sea Thrift’, Armeria maritima, has wonderful pink flowers that contrast well with its dark evergreen, tufted foliage. This plant is very floriferous in spring and early summer. ‘Sea Thrift’ is an excellent plant for use in rock gardens or e… more
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Sedum - Angelina The Sedum ‘Angelina, was developed in a private garden in Croatia. ‘Angelina’ has brilliant, needle-shaped, golden yellow foliage. It is a very vigorous mat-forming plant Angelinas prefer well drained soil and to be kept on the dry side. It does well in a… more
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Sedum - Autumn Joy The Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’, is one of the finest of all upright Sedums. The umbrella-like flower heads are pink and change to a rosy red in the fall and make a wonderful contrast with its green foliage. Blooming from August to Septem… more
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Sedum - Black Jack The Sedum ‘Black Jack’, ‘Sedum ‘Black Jack’ PPAF, is a recent discovery at Walters Garden in Michigan. The stems and foliage are darker than most sedum in its family. It has 2′ tall clumps of purple stems with black to purple foliage. With a plant height … more
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Sedum - Diamond Edge The Sedum Diamond Edge, Sedum ‘Diamond Edge’ is a variegated form of the sedum Matorna. The dark green and purple leaves are accented by a yellow margin. Its sturdy, dark burgundy stems look wonderful with the multi colored, mostly pink, flowers. The umbr… more
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Sedum - Elizabeth Red Carpet The Sedum ‘Elizabeth’, Sedum spurium, also known as Sedum Red Carpet, is a wonderful ground cover that is a little different from the rest. With a height of 3-4” and a spread of 24”, its red blooms flower from May to September. The foliage is a da… more
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Sedum - Emperor’s Wave The Sedum Emperor’s Wave, Sedum telephium ‘Emperor’s Wave’ is a new variety of sedum to the marketplace. The blue-green foliage is accented by it’s pointed leaves. Its sturdy, dark stems look wonderful with the reddish-purple flowers. The umbrella-like fl… more
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Sedum - Frosty Morn The Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’, also known as Stonecrop, is a wonderful Sedum that has gray-green leaves with creamy white margins. ‘Frosty Morn’ has a height of 24” and a spread of 18-24”. The dense, star shaped, pink flowers appear in late summer a… more
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Sedum - Matrona The Sedum ‘Matrona’ is one of the finest of all upright sedums in its family. Its sturdy, dark burgundy stems look wonderful with its gray green leaves, edged with a deep rose color. The umbrella-like flower heads are maroon to pale pink. Blooming fro… more
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Sedum - Neon The Sedum ‘Neon’, Sedum spectabile, is topped with large heads of neon bright pink flowers that reaches a height of 18-24” and has a plant spread of 18-24”. The dark gray-green foliage makes this plant attractive in any garden. Sedum ‘Neon’ bl… more
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Sedum - Novem The Sedum Novem, Sedum telephium ‘Novem’ (PP16,972) is a distinct cultivar variety of sedum. The dark purple-bronze foliage is accented by strong red stems. The dark red stems look wonderful with the unusual apricot-orange flowers. The umbrella-like flowe… more
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Sedum - Purple Emperor The Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’, also known as Stonecrop, has dark purple, almost black leaves with compact purple stems. In the summer, they are topped with heads of pinkish, purple flowers. With a plant height of 15” and a spread of 12-23”, it is wonderf… more
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Sedum - Vera Jameson The Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’, also known as Stonecrop, is a wonderful ground cover with bold color for the fall season. ‘Vera Jameson’ has a height of 6-8” and a spread of 12”. The dense, star shaped, pink flowers appear in late summer and last in… more
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Silene - Rollies Favourite The Silene Rollies Favourite, Silene Robotii ‘Rollies Favourite’ is a very rewarding perennial. It has beautiful, rich pink flowers the bloom on top of low-growing mounds of dark green foliage. Rollies Favourite starts blooming in May and continues throug… more
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Snow in Summer The Cerastium ‘Snow in Summer’, Cerastium tomentosum, is a wonderful bright-white, star shaped flower that blooms from last spring to early summer. The silvery, mat-forming foliage looks great as a ground cover, in rock walls or between stepping-stone… more
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Spiderwort - Concord Grape The Spiderwort ‘Concord Grape’, Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’, has dark bluish-green foliage with purple flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24”, it is one … more
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Spiderwort - Satin Doll The Spiderwort Satin Doll, ‘Tradescantia andersoniana’, has compact and upright green foliage with large pink flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant height of 12-15” and a spread of 18-24”, it is… more
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Spiderwort - Shimmer Mixed The Spiderwort Shimmer Mixed, ‘Tradescantia andersoniana’, has compact and upright green foliage with large pink, lilac, blue, rose, mauve and occasional white flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant … more
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Spiderwort - Sweet Kate The Spiderwort ‘Sweet Kate’, Tradescantia, has a brilliant gold leaf form. This new import from the UK is taking the gardening world by storm! The brilliant golden foliage (brightest in full sun) is highlighted with a procession of deep blue flowers from … more
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Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple The Aster Honeysong Purple, ‘Stokesia laevis’, has leathery, strap-like leaves that form a clump at the base with huge true royal purple daisy-like flowers with a hint of red at the end of the stem. The powdery blue flowers bloom from July until frost hav… more
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Stokes Aster - Klaus Jelitto The Aster ‘Klaus Jelitto Stoke’s’ Aster, Stokesia laevis, has leathery, strap-like leaves that form a clump at the base with large daisy-like flowers at the end of the stem. The powdery blue flowers bloom from July until frost have a plant height of… more
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Sunflower - First Light The Sunflower First Light, ‘Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, displays a solid mass of 2” daisy light yellow flowers. The fuzzy, linear green leaves make a wonderful contrast with the flowers. ‘First Light’ ha… more
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Sunflower - Low Down The Sunflower Low Down, ‘Helianthus angustifolius ‘Low Down’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a dwarf form of Helianthus ‘First Light’. It has a solid mass of deep gold flowers. The fuzzy, linear green leaves make a wonderful contrast with the f… more
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Sweet Woodruff The Galium Sweet Woodruff, ‘Galium odoratum’, is a new ground cover that has delicate white flowers that look wonderful with its dark green foliage. When dried, the leaves are mildly fragrant. Galium blooms from late spring to early summer. ‘Sweet Woodr… more
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Thyme - Argentus The Thyme ‘Thymus vulgaris ‘Argenteus’ displays a pale gray green foliage edged with bright white. This Thyme is a cool-color stunner with a semi-trailing habit. It should be planted in full sun, tolerating some morning shade, in a well-drained area. It d… more
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Thyme - Doone Valley The Thyme Platycodon grandiflorum, was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This dainty creeping variety with its light purple flowers, yello… more
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Thyme - Golden King The Thyme ‘Thymus citriodorus aureus’, was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This small bushy shrublet is characterized by the intense lem… more
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Thyme - Mother of Thyme The Thyme ‘Thymus ‘Mother of Thyme’, Thymus serpyllum, is a fast growing evergreen, ground cover with sweet aroma. Pink to purple blossoms appear in the summer, with a plant height of 8” and a spread of 12-24”. ‘Mother of Thyme’ should be plan… more
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Tiarella - Black Velvet Foam Flower The Tiarella ‘Black Velvet Foam Flower’, Tiarella Hybrid, has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great t… more
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Tiarella - Crow Feather Foam Flower The Tiarella Crow Feather, ‘Tiarella hybrid’, also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popluar shade perennials on the market today. ‘Crow Feather’ has bright green foliage with purple to black centers and is very fragrant. Best of all, t… more
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Tiarella - Heronswood Mist Foam Flower The Tiarella ‘Heronswood Mist Foam Flower’, Tiarella Hybrid , has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A gre… more
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Tiarella - Neon Lights Foam Flower The Tiarella Neon Lights, ‘Tiarella hybrid’, also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popular shade perennials on the market today. ‘Neon Lights’ has deeply cut fuzzy green foliage. The highlights of black and purple patterns make it what… more
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Tiarella - Sea Foam Foam Flower The Tiarella Sea Foam, ‘Tiarella hybrid’, also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popular shade perennials on the market today. ‘Sea Foam’ has deeply cut fuzzy green foliage. No other Tiarella has a better contrast in the leaf color. The… more
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Tiarella - Spring Symphony The Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’,Tiarella Hybrid’, has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture pl… more
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Turtlehead - Pink The Chelone ‘Pink Turtlehead’, Chelone obliqua, is a deep carmine pink wildflower that resembles snapdragons and heads of turtles. The dark green foliage makes ‘Pink Turtlehead’ beautiful all year long. The flowers bloom from mind summer to early … more
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Verbena Babylon - Blue The Verbana Babylon ‘ Blue’, displays multitudes of blue flowers and is noted being the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Blue Verbena has… more
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Verbena Babylon - Carpet Blue The Verbana Babylon ‘ Carpet Blue’, displays multitudes of blue flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Carpe… more
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Verbena Babylon - Deep Pink The Verbana Babylon ‘ Deep Pink’, displays multitudes of pink flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Deep Pi… more
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Verbena Babylon - Light Blue The Verbana Babylon ‘ Light Blue’, displays multitudes of light blue flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This … more
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Verbena Babylon - Neon Rose The Verbana Babylon ‘ Neon Rose’, displays multitudes of neon rose flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Ne… more
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Verbena Babylon - Pink The Verbana Babylon ‘ Pink’, displays multitudes of pink flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Pink Verbena… more
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Verbena Babylon - Purple The Verbana Babylon ‘ Purple’, displays multitudes of purple flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Purple V… more
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Verbena Babylon - Red The Verbana Babylon ‘ Red’, displays multitudes of red flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Red Verbena ha… more
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Verbena Babylon - White The Verbana Babylon ‘ White’, displays multitudes of white flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This White Verb… more
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