2025 Perennials
Excellent early-flowering, medium-height, 15 to 18-in. High disease resistance to mildew. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Keep me HYDRATED and I'll NEVER leave you. Tuck this early blooming bee balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of magenta purple flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it!
Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Razzberry' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more petite clump than other Bee Balm. This variety typically blooms from early summer into midsummer and grows just a foot tall. 'Leading Lady Razzberry' produces bright raspberry purple flowers on dark green leaves that have a purple cast and dark bracts. 'Leading Lady Razzberry' is well-behaved in the garden, it stays where you plant it and doesn't run around. The blossoms have sweet nectar that is highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees and the aromatic foliage is naturally deer resistant.
Blue Stocking's name is a little misleading- the flowers are by no means considered to be in the blue range, they are however a very nice shade of violet-purple that is unique in Bee Balms. The nectar rich blossoms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies who literally zoom in and out of the garden once they discover the plants. Blue Stocking has proven to be more heat and drought tolerant than other forms of Monarda.
An older beebalm cultivar still popular for its bright red flowers, 'Cambridge Scarlet' makes a nice addition to the garden. In summer this hardy herbaceous perennial produces fragrant tubular flowers in frilly starburst heads that perch atop strong upright stems. Beneath each head is a conspicuous ruff of maroon bracts. The flowers draw hummingbirds and butterflies alike. The paired narrowly oval leaves have a pungent scent thats pleasant to humans but undesirable to browsing pests like deer.
The plants explode with very large frilly red flowers just as summer begins. Monarda Jacob Cline is considered to be the very best red variety on the market. Hummingbird love them! A carefree strong grower. Exquisite when paired with Achillea or Russian Sage.
Clear pink flowers differ from most Bee Balms, with full round flower ball shape. A beebalm widely grown for its vigor, mildew resistance, exceptional cold-hardiness, and beautiful pink flowers, 'Marshall's Delight' makes a splendid perennial for full or part sun. In summer this hybrid Monarda produces fragrant tubular flowers in frilly starburst heads that stand tall atop strong upright stems. The flowers draw hummingbirds and butterflies alike. The paired narrowly oval leaves have a pungent scent thats pleasant to humans but undesirable to browsing pests like deer.
Ultra deep blue flowers cover this dwarf plant. Attracts butterflies.
Woodland forget-me-not is a biennial. The cultivar 'Rosylva' bears an abundance of vibrant, tiny pink flowers on compact uniform plants. In spring plants form dense clumps of small hairy leaves from which rise branched flower stems with curled flower spikes dotted with tiny yellow-eyed blooms. These fairyland flowers have an airy, ephemeral appearance and can bloom from spring into summer. To keep the plants healthy and happy, give them midday shade. Forget-me-nots replace themselves with self-sown seedlings.
A long blooming perennial that s perfect in small areas of the landscape. Indigo blue flowers are produced all the way from the soil to the tips, providing an intense splash of color when it s in bloom. Rosy purple calyxes extend the color when the blooms are past peak.
Chartreuse on the Loose' is a perennial with season long interest perfect for lining the front of the border. The foliage allows for a full three seasons of interest with bright chartreuse yellow leaves. Clusters of lavender blue flowers are produced just above the foliage and appear all summer long. Unlike most catmint, 'Charteuse on the Loose' will continue to produce flowers without being cut back.
Lavender-blue flowers with graygreen foliage. Compact habit. Uniform flower canapy. Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant. Tough perennial with a long bloom season.
The compact catmint, 'Walker's Low', is a super tough summer perennial for full sun. This aromatic, blue-flowered beauty produces a neat bushy mound of small, gray-green, scalloped leaves that are slightly hairy. By early summer, it offers many loose, upright spikes of violet-blue flowers. These are highly attractive to bees and will reliably re-bloom if spent flower stems are pinched. The toughness of this perennial cant be beat. It is both heat and drought tolerant once established. It is a total sun-lover, so dont even attempt to grow it in shade.
A mass of 2" cup shaped pink flowers with white centers all summer. A lovely groundcover for a sunny spot. Fills in even in poor or dry soils. Flowers open late in the day and close the following morning. Avoid wet feet. Good for hot dry spots and as a ground cover.
Sundrops is a cheerful perennial forming clumps one to two feet tall and blooming in early summer. Two inch bright yellow 4-petaled flowers clustered at the ends of stems are open during the day unlike those of the related Evening Primrose. The rich dark green leaves turn bronze for the winter.
This herb is meant to be on full display in your show garden! Chartreuse yellow leaves are topped with mauve pink flowers starting later in the summer. The leaves are edible, with less intense flavor than the typical oregano varieties.
Champagne Bubbles' bears sparkling flowers in often pastel shades of orange, pink, scarlet, apricot, yellow and white. Easy to grow, these charmers produces small rosettes of blue green foliage. They are truly fabulous bloomers. Held well above the foliage atop hairy leafless stems, the globular flower buds open to large bowl-shaped flowers with crinkly petals that resemble crushed silk. Good drainage is a must avoid mulch where possible.
A dwarf cultivar of this short-lived, tufted perennial, Wonderland has short-stalked, brightly colored flowers in, red, orange, yellow, and white up to 3 inches wide. It thrives in cool weather. It will always remain popular for its gorgeous, papery blooms. Good drainage is a must avoid mulch where possible.
This aptly named variety bears huge glowing brilliant red flowers with black central blotches. Remarkable not only for their size and hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like flowers, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from large globose buds atop tall prickly stems. The foliage dies back in early summer, re-emerging in fall.
Orange-scarlet blooms with a black eye add an exotic feeling to any sunny area in the perennial flower garden. Hairy foliage emerges early in the spring and quickly reaches maturity. Oriental poppy will go dormant after it blooms, so plant among other later emerging sun-loving perennials that will fill the space.
Long prized for its immense rich salmon-pink flowers, 'Princess Victoria Louise' is among the most familiar of the many poppy cultivars around. The satiny blooms of this striking perennial are one of the highlights of the late spring and early summer garden. Remarkable not only for their size and hue but also for their crinkled tissue-like flowers, the glorious bowl-shaped flowers open from large globose buds atop tall prickly stems. The foliage dies back in early summer, re-emerging in fall.
Bring bright, vibrant colors to your garden with BEJEWELED Bearded Penstemon. This midsize series was selected for dense habits and large flowers. Each variety has strong stems holding brightly colored blooms to create a full looking plant. Lance-shaped dark blue-green foliage looks good all season long. Native to rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States, these plants thrive in areas with full sun and good drainage. Medium pink tubular flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar.
Compact varieties bloom in bold colors. Bell-shaped blooms on compact flower spikes. Plump panicles stand out against green foliage. Fits well at the front of a border, along walkways and in containers. Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Foxglove beardtongue is a herbaceous perennial native to central and eastern North America. The leaves of the cultivar 'Husker Red' are beet-red in spring, maturing to green with purple tints. In late spring and early summer it bears tall, raceme-like spikes of tubular white flowers tinged with purple. Use it as a cut flower, in the perennial border, or in a wildflower planting.
Coral-red flowers on sturdy stems in early summer attract hummingbirds.
Drought tolerant and vigorous, Russian sage is a perennial that is both tough and beautiful. These shrubby plants are tall, open and airy in appearance. Their fine silver foliage contrasts nicely with the numerous spikes of small, two-lipped, lavender-blue flowers that appear from midsummer to fall. Russian Sage thrives in full sun, and average to poor, well drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this plant.
A compact and colorful, easy care perennial for use as an accent, border or mass planting. Violet-blue flower spikes arise from the lacy, gray-green aromatic foliage, adding an airy feel to the landscape. Hardy and heat tolerant, and sturdy, interlacing branches do not fall open in wind and rain. Deer and rabbit resistant.
This impressive little native is just perfect for your woodland garden. Phlox Blue Moon has outstanding larger over-lapping flowerheads of beautiful rich blue violet. A New England Wildflower Society introduction. Hellebores and Ferns make a perfect combination to this Phlox.
An early blooming Phlox with a broad, mounding, billowy habit. Lavender purple flowers have bright pink eyes. Its dark green leaves are disease resistant.
Most popular bicolor, pale pink with a crimson eye. Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Attracts Bees, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds.
The upright, bushy plant produces enormous, conical panicles of flowers in midsummer. The individual flowers are five-petaled, tubular and those of 'Prime Minister' are white with red eye. The fragrant blooms will continue to appear into late summer and early fall, especially if deadheaded, and are highly attractive to butterflies.
Large clusters of fragrant, dramatic, bright coral flowers. Naturally dwarf, and highly disease resistant. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season with consistent moisture. As with all garden phlox, they do not tolerate drought conditions.
A dwarf variety of garden phlox with large, long-blooming flower clusters on short, compact plants. Makes a beautiful addition to perennial borders and patio containers. Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers.
Dazzling magenta purple flowers with a glistening white eye. The fragrant large blossoms are a huge draw for both butterflies and hummingbirds. These smaller-statured Garden Phlox from the Flame Series offer good disease resistance, a bushy, compact habit and large fragrant flowers in midsummer. Lovely for the middle of the border and containers. When most plants are on their summer siesta, Garden Phlox provide a much needed shot of color. Large blossoms in a range of colors, Garden Phlox are known as the 'backbone' of the perennial border.
Phlox Flame Red is another favorite from the Flame Series which offers smaller-statured varieties blooming in mid-summer. When most plants are on their summer siesta, Garden Phlox provide a much-needed shot of color. Large blossoms in a range of colors, Garden Phlox are known as the backbone of the perennial border.
Phlox Flame Watermelon is another favorite from the Flame Series which offers smaller-statured varieties blooming in mid-summer. When most plants are on their summer siesta, Garden Phlox provide a much-needed shot of color. Large blossoms in a range of colors, Garden Phlox are known as the backbone of the perennial border.
The clean white flowers with sparkling magenta-pink eyes partner well with the other fiery colors in our Flame series. Large hydrangea-like fragrant blossoms are featured on bushy mildew-resistant plants. Phlox Flame White Eye from the Flame Series offers smaller-statured varieties blooming in mid-summer. Strong mildew resistance. When most plants are on their summer siesta, Garden Phlox provide a much-needed shot of color. Large blossoms in a range of colors, Garden Phlox are known as the backbone of the perennial border.
Pure white flowers produce well-defined panicles on top of dark green leaves. Great for disease resistance even in hot, humid conditions. Try with other white-flowering plants to create a moonlight garden. Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.
Light pink flowers have dark pink eyes and form defined panicles. Dark green leaves. One of the very best for disease resistance; a care-free plant. Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.
Prismatic Pink' has large, well-formed panicles of bubblegum pink flowers with dark pink eyes. This variety matches the height of the rest of the collection; perfect for the middle of the border. These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Just like the pink and orange hues that light up the sky during a sunset, 'Sunset Coral' lights up the landscape. Coral pink flowers have an orange tinge; the orange color is especially noticeable when compared with true pink Phlox paniculata varieties. This variety matches the height of the rest of the collection; perfect for the middle of the border. These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Dark magenta violet flower panicles produced over bright green foliage. Better disease resistance than typical Phlox. Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.
Glowing magenta flowers, the darkest of all tall garden phlox, make this plant a real eye-catcher! They are produced nearly all summer long atop clumps of medium green foliage. This cultivar has demonstrated good mildew resistance in trials. Bring some blooms inside to enjoy their sweet fragrance. Native to North America.
Need a bold shot of color to herald spring's arrival? Creeping Phlox are an invaluable addition to any rock garden, foundation, or as an edger. Delightful glowing flowers of pink with white bands blanket the evergreen needle-like foliage. This vibrant beauty is a beautiful complement any open sun-filled spot. Phlox Candy Stripe will cascade beautifully over a rock wall or down a slope. Blooming in mid-spring, it combines well near tulips and daffodils.
Plant a dazzling carpet of color! Beautiful masses of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and create an attractive groundcover or accent in a rock garden. Excellent bank cover.
"Fort Hill" has slightly fragrant, pink flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be seen from quite a distance.
Red, star-shaped flowers over creeping, needlelike, evergreen foliage. Excellent evergreen ground cover for banks, rock gardens, along walkways, at garden s edge or cascading over stone walls.
Like a bright white sheet, a carpet of Snowflake Creeping Phlox sparkles in the spring sunshine. A profusion of pure white flowers completely covers the foliage which forms a short, tight, rounded clump in the landscape.
Dense, well-branched plants continuously produce many flower spikes of bright white that do not fade or brown as they age. Why is this called Obedient Plant? When flower spikes are in full bloom, you can push the snapdragon-like flowers to hold any position you fancy very helpful when in an arrangement. Attractive green seed capsules follow the flowers and can be hung to dry to enhance dried floral arrangements.
Interesting balloon-like buds burst open into vibrant violet-blue, double, bell-shaped flowers. 'Double Blue' is a very reliable bloomer that is pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
This variety of florist pink bears showy, big, balloon buds opens to star-shaped pink flowers. The flowers are about 2 inches across. They bloom during summer to fall. The common name balloon flower refers to the balloon shape the flower has before it opens wide in its full splendor. Fun for kids and adults.
Balloon shaped buds open to attractive bright white, star shaped flowers over green foliage. The common name balloon flower refers to the balloon shape the flower has before it opens wide in its full splendor. Fun for kids and adults.
A great improvement over the old 'Jacob's Ladder'. It is a long lived plant with blue flowers and the divided foliage attractively arched. Very nice at the base of small shrubs or bush roses. The flower's fragrance draws people to wherever it is planted. Protect from late day sun.
Dwarf, clump-forming perennial with finely divided, creamy-variegated leaves and clusters of blue flowers.
Green leaves with white margins tinged with pink. Fragrant pale lavender-blue bell-shaped flowers on upright stems, late spring to early summer. Prefers well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead regularly.
This Cinquefoil is a low mound or tuft-forming plant, nice for edging or growing in the rock garden. These easy to grow, long-lasting perennial plants will be awash with color all summer. This blend features some unique and exciting doubles, in a range of fiery colors.
Pink flower buds open to medium blue flowers in early spring. Buds and blooms appear at the same time for an alluring two tone effect. Following flowering a robust habit of long green leaves dappled with silver spots will hold interest for the remainder of the growing season. The silver spotted foliage is perfect for brightening up the shade and resistant to both browsing deer and rabbits.
Brightest raspberry and deep purple blossoms on upright heavily spotted lance-like leaves. Chosen for its intense color, upright habit and profuse flowering. An outstanding addition to Lungwort excellent plants for shade gardens. The flowers of Pulmonaria are pretty, but it is also prized for wonderfully patterned foliage. Foliage remains attractive all season. Mounding habit will spread to make a beautiful display. Pulmonaria tolerate morning sun, but need afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorching.
This petite powerhouse blooms in early spring and quickly forms an attractive groundcover. Deep shrimp-pink flowers cluster just above the silver polka-dotted foliage. Stunning meandering along a shady path. The flowers of Pulmonaria are pretty, but it is also prized for wonderfully patterned foliage. Foliage remains attractive all season. Mounding habit will spread to make a beautiful display. Pulmonaria Shrimps on the Barbie will tolerate morning sun but needs afternoon shade to avoid leaf scorching.