Full Sun
These plants need at least 4-hours of sun, but can tolerate all-day sun!
Agastache, Blue Fortune
Height - 36"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Lavender
Leaves smell like black licorice, hence the common name, Anise Hyssop. Deer and Rabbit Resistant. Pollinators love this one.
Allium, Bobblehead
Height - 30-32"
Width - 20-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Pale Lilac
The largest Allium we carry. A much more robust plant, with larger leaf blades of blue green and a slight twist. Flowers are globe shaped and 3-3.5" across. Pollinator magnet. Rabbit and Deer Resistant.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Allium, Bubble Bath
Height - 26-28"
Width - 24-26"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Lavender
Wide green leaves have a slight twist. Compared to Millenium, this one has lighter purple flowers, but each flower head is larger, reaching 3" across. Long bloomer with attractive seed heads all winter. Rabbit and Deer Resistant. Pollinator Magnet.
Allium, Glitterbug® Bee’s Knees®
Height - 10-18"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Purple-Lavender-pink
Compact variety. Dark green foliage smells like onion, so deer & rabbit resistant. Pollinator magnet.
This variety has an unusually high bud count- lots of blooms!
Allium, Lavender Bubbles
Height - 12-14"
Width - 20-22"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Dark Dusty Purple
Blooms later than Millenium, and has the twisty leaves like Medusa, except more green. Long bloomer with attractive seed heads all winter. Rabbit and Deer Resistant. Pollinator Magnet.
Allium, Medusa
Height - 20-24"
Width - 24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Twisty leaves appear to be like Medusa's hair. Leaves are a blue gray color. Pollinator magnet. Rabbit and Deer Resistant.
Allium, Millenium
Height - 15-20"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - July-August
Bloom Color - Pink-purple
Long bloomer with attractive seed heads all winter. Rabbit and Deer Resistant. Pollinator Magnet.
Allium, Peek-a-boo
Height - 10-14"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Lavender-pink
Compact variety. Dark green foliage smells like onion, so deer & rabbit resistant. Pollinator magnet.
Allium, Serendipity
Height - 15-20"
Width - 10-15"
Bloom Time - Late Summer
Bloom Color - Rosy Purple
Similar characteristics as Millenium (it's parentage), but with blue foliage. Long bloomer with attractive seed heads all winter. Rabbit and Deer Resistant. Pollinator Magnet.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Allium, Windy City
Height - 15-18"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Violet Purple
2" blooms begin in mid-summer, but flower stems are also dark purple when not in bloom- adding interest to the plant. Long bloomer with attractive seed heads all winter. Rabbit and Deer Resistant. Pollinator Magnet.
Very drought tolerant.
Artemisia, Silver Mound
Height - 8-10"
Width - 15-18"
Bloom Time - Insignificant
Bloom Color - Insignificant
Silver foliage is soft to the touch. Low, mounding perennial that prefers dry sites. Great rock garden plant.
Aster, Woods Light Blue
Height - 12"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Lavender
Mounding habit. Good perennial for late fall instead of Mums. Rabbits prefer this perennial. Butterflies will find these in the fall garden.
Aster, Woods Purple
Height - 12"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Mounding habit. Good perennial for late fall instead of Mums. Rabbits prefer this perennial. Butterflies will find this plant in the fall garden
Baby's Breath Summer Sparkles
Height - 23-27"
Width - 30-40"
Bloom Time - Late spring-summer
Bloom Color - White
Compact Dense Habit, still a good cut flower filler. Long bloomer that does not go summer dormant.
Bachelor's Buttons
Height - 24"
Width - 24"
Bloom Time - June
Bloom Color - Blue
Spidery like flower adds interesting texture. Pollinators love this flower. Gray blue foliage can be fed on by rabbits early in the season. Cut the entire plant back after flowering if it becomes leggy.
Basket of Gold
Height - 10"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - Early spring
Bloom Color - Golden yellow
Gray mat of foliage that can act like a groundcover. Perennial will reseed, but not invasive. Do not cut this plant back in the spring, because you will cut off the bloom points. Best to leave it till it leafs out and just cut off the ugly. It will outgrow the old foliage and look and bloom best with less clean up. Prefers dry and well drained sites. Works in the front of the border or in rock gardens.
Bee Balm, Monarda bradburiana
Height - 12-24"
Width - 12-24"
Bloom Time - Mid-Spring-Summer
Bloom Color - Pale Lavender Pink
This is a clump forming Bee Balm that does not run. For best success, plant where it gets first of day sun and plenty of air flow. Do not water the leaves when watering. Smelly and fuzzy foliage makes it rabbit and deer resistant. Hummingbirds and pollinators are attracted to this plant.
Bee Balm, Bubblegum Blast
Height - 24"
Width - 32"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Hot Pink
Sugar Buzz® Series- perfectly suited for the middle of the border. For best success, plant where it gets first of day sun and plenty of air flow. Do not water the leaves when watering. Smelly foliage makes it rabbit and deer resistant. Hummingbirds and pollinators are attracted to this plant.
Bee Balm, Grand Parade
Height - 12-18"
Width - 16-20"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Bright fuschia
Excellent powdery mildew resistance when planted with first of day sun and good air flow around it. Do not water the leaves when watering. Compact, mounded habit. Smelly foliage makes it rabbit and deer resisitant. Hummingbirds and pollinators are attracted to this plant.
Bee Balm, Rockin' Raspberry
Height - 20"
Width - 20"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Raspberry Purple
Sugar Buzz® Series- perfectly suited for the middle of the border. Robust plants produce maximum blooms. For best success, plant where it gets first of day sun and plenty of air flow. Do not water the leaves when watering. Smelly foliage makes it rabbit and deer resistant. Hummingbirds and pollinators are attracted to this plant.
Candytuft, Alexander's White
Height - 8-10"
Width - 14"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - White
Semi evergreen foliage requires very little maintenance. Will go brown in winters with little to no snow cover. Cut off brown in the spring and it will fill back in. Great groundcover for early spring white show.
Calamintha nepeta, ssp Nepeta
Height - 12-16"
Width - 12-24"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - White
Pollinator magnet from late summer till frost. Stinky foliage makes this one rabbit and deer resistant. Prefers well drained to dry sites. Very little maintenance required after cut back in the spring. No deadheading required for rebloom.
Calamintha, Montrose White
Height - 12-18"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - White
Pollinator magnet from late summer till frost. Stinky foliage makes this one rabbit and deer resistant. Prefers well drained to dry sites. Neat and tidy mound of dark green foliage is pretty even before bloom. Very little maintenance required after cut back in the spring. No deadheading required for rebloom.
Catmint, Blue Prelude
Height - 26-34"
Width - 30-36"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Bright blue
Largest Catmint flowers of any variety are showy on upright plants with larger medium green leaves. Deer and rabbit resistant. Pollinator magnet.
Catmint, Cat's Meow
Height - 17-20"
Width - 24-36"
Bloom Time - Early summer-fall
Bloom Color - Sky blue
Naturally keeps its tidy mound all season. Deer and rabbit resistant. Best in dry well drained soils. Can deadhead if wanting rebloom sooner. Pollinators will find this one!
A Proven Winners® selection.
Catmint, Cat's Pajamas
Height - 12-14"
Width - 18-20"
Bloom Time - Early summer-fall
Bloom Color - Indigo blue
Half the size of Cat's Meow and blooms 2 weeks earlier. Very little maintenance required on this long blooming perennial. Rabbit and deer resistant. Pollinators will find this one!
A Proven Winners® selection.
Catmint, Purple Prelude
Height - 26-34"
Width - 30"
Bloom Time - Early summer-fall
Bloom Color - Purple
Another upright Catmint with very different foliage. This one boasts dark green and glossy foliage with much larger flowers than the mounding varieties of Catmint. Still a mint smell keeping deer and rabbits at bay!
Catmint, Walker's Low
Height - 24"
Width - 36"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Lavender
Can be cut back all the way to tidy up mid season. Long blooming perennial. Rabbit and deer resistant. Pollinators will find this one!
Coneflower, Cheyenne Spirit
Height - 22-30"
Width - 18-28"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Red, orange, yellow
Seed strain- you will get a wide range of colors on bushy plants of varying heights. Rabbits do like coneflowers, protect when young and trying to establish. Leave seedheads for winter interest.
Coneflower, Green Twister
Height - 24-36"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Red, orange, yellow
This is a seed selection of Magnus Coneflower, so it is reliably hardy. The compact, sturdy plant has a unique petal, and is drought tolerant. Rabbits do like coneflowers, protect when young and trying to establish. Leave seedheads for winter interest- but caution, reseeding will give you plain purple coneflowers.
Coneflower, Summersong™ Firefinch™
Height - 12-16"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Redish orange, pinkish red
Seed strain will provide a range of colors from pinkish red to reddish orange. Shorter stature coneflower with 3" flowers. Leave seedheads for winter interest.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Coneflower, Ozark
Height - 30-36"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - Early to Mid-Summer
Bloom Color - Yelllow
One of the earliest Coneflower to bloom and is notably fragrant. Petals are reflexed and hand below a prominent copper cone.
A favorite of native bees, butterflies and songbirds. Easy to grow and naturalize.
A unique Coneflower that blooms yellow and is not a hybrid. It's actually used as parentage for the Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower we are also carrying now.
Sometimes confused with Rudbeckia and Grayhead Coneflower. Different flower heads and bloom times make them easy to differentiate.
Coneflower, Pale Purple
Height - 24-36"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Pale Pink
This is the native coneflower you find in the prairie. They are durable and can survive in clay or rocky soils and they thrive in the heat of summer. The petals are reflexed and hang downward. Copper cones are a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Coneflower, Pixie Meadowbrite™
Height - 18-20"
Width - 18-20"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Bright Pink
This Coneflower is considered a Nativar- having native parentage. Slender dark green leaves and sturdy stems hold up pink petals with a dark cone for many weeks in the summer. Rabbits like Coneflowers, protect newly planted plants.
Coneflower, Pow Wow® White
Height - 18-24"
Width - 12-16"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
Golden yellow cones contrast nicely with white flowers. Produces flowers for many weeks on stiff, well branched stems.
Coneflower, Pow Wow® Wild Berry
Height - 18-24"
Width - 12-16"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Deep purple, pink
Flowers hold their color well as they mature. 3" flowers are held on stiff, well branched stems on a shorter, stocky plant.
Coreopsis, Zagreb
Height - 15"
Width - 12-15"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Golden yellow
Compact plant of ferny foliage adds great texture to the landscape. Blooms for a long time even when it gets hot in summer.
Daylily, Bela Lugosi
Height - 33"
Width - 34-36"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Best purple daylily on the market. Lime green throat stands out again the dark purple that holds up well in the sun. Well branched, strong grower with a high bud count. Each daylily flower only lasts a day individually, so many buds makes for a longer bloom time.
Daylily, Chicago Apache
Height - 30"
Width - 24-36"
Bloom Time - July
Bloom Color - Scarlet red
4 1/2" flowers with a high bud count per stem. Plant multiplies quickly and gives an amazing flower show with flowers that don't fade in the summer sun. Picotee edge adds texture to the flower petals. Each flower only lasts a day! Cut flower stems back into the foliage clump when done blooming.
Daylily, Happy Returns
Height - 18"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - June
Bloom Color - Lemon yellow
Blooms earlier than the large flowering types. Foliage is skinny with an overall smaller plant. Each flower only lasts a day! Cut flower stems back into the foliage clump when done blooming to encourage rebloom.
Daylily, Stella D'Oro
Height - 15"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - June
Bloom Color - Golden yellow
Blooms earlier than the large flowering types. Foliage is skinny with an overall smaller plant. Each flower only lasts a day! Cut flower stems back into the foliage clump when done blooming to encourage rebloom.
Euphorbia polychroma
Height - 18"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Early spring
Bloom Color - Yellow
Unique low mounding perennial. Stems have a milky sap when broken- related to Poinsettias. Yellow bracts are showy from a distance, even with cold and wet spring weather. Prefers well drained drier soils. Rabbit and Deer resistant. Fall color can be nice when plant has enough sun. Can grow this one in a fair amount of shade also. Reseeds about the garden.
Euphorbia, Bonfire
Height - 16"
Width - 16"
Bloom Time - Early spring
Bloom Color - Yellow
Burgundy foliage contrasts nicely with yellow bracts. Stems have a milky sap when broken- related to Poinsettias. Yellow bracts are showy from a distance, even with cold and wet spring weather. Prefers well drained drier soils. Rabbit and Deer resistant. Foliage will not hold burgundy color without adequate sun. Have not observed any reseeding with this cultivar.
False Indigo (Baptisia), American Goldfinch
Height - 3-3.5'
Width - 4.5-5'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Yellow
Grows wider than some, still keeps a uniform habit. Produces many flowers, even on young plants. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape. I have grown this variety in partial shade with great success.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Blue
Height - 36-48"
Width - 36-48"
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Indigo blue
Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Burgundy Blast
Height - 36-42"
Width - 36-42"
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Dark wine purple
Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Golden Anniversary
Height - 30-36"
Width - 30-36"
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Indigo Blue
The first Baptisia to partner Indigo Blue flowers with golden foliage. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Grape Escape
Height - 3.5'-4'
Width - 2.5'-3'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Dusky Purple
Dusky Purple flower spikes with showy cream keels. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Honey Roasted
Height - 3-3.5'
Width - 3.5-4'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Mahogany w/yellow
10" spikes of flowers are bi-color, lightening to yellow as they mature. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Lemon Meringue
Height - 3'
Width - 3'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Mahogany w/yellow
Forms an upright, vase shaped mound of attractive blue-green foliage with charcoal stems and buds. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
A Proven Winners® selection. Decadence® Series
False Indigo (Baptisia), Pink Lemonade
Height - 3.5-4'
Width - 4'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Yellow/pink
A very upright variety with bare bottom branches giving it unique stature in the garden and a neat and tidy appearance. Bi-color flowers age to a raspberry purple. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
A Proven Winners® selection. Decadence® Deluxe Series.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Pink Truffles
Height - 4-4.5'
Width - 3-4'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Soft pink
A very upright variety with bare bottom branches giving it unique stature in the garden and a neat and tidy apprearance. Bi-color flowers age to a raspberry purple. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
A Proven Winners® selection. Decadence® Deluxe Series.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Plum Rosy
Height - 3-3.5'
Width - 3-3.5'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Soft pink
Mauve-Pink flowers age to near white. Both colors are present on the stem at the same time, having a beautiful bi-color effect. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
False Indigo (Baptisia), Sparkling Sapphires
Height - 2.5-3'
Width - 2.5-3'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Violet blue
Compact habit with 8"flower spikes. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
A Proven Winners® selection. Decadence® Series
False Indigo (Baptisia), Vanilla Cream II
Height - 3.5'
Width - 3'
Bloom Time - Late spring
Bloom Color - Creamy vanilla
Pastel yellow buds open creamy vanilla on 10" flower spikes. Slow to establish, nice full plant by year three. Unique black pods (member of legume family) persist into winter. Not easy to transplant once established due to the large tap root. Plant with plenty of space from other plants. Will fill the space like a small shrub would in the landscape.
A Proven Winners® selection. Decadence® Series
Geum, Totally Tangerine
Height - 30"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Spring-early summer
Bloom Color - Tangerine orange
Deep green fuzzy foliage makes neat mound. Don't cut this plant back until spring. Some foliage may overwinter, so then you just need to clean up the yucky stuff and wait for re-flush of new growth. Flowers stand well above foliage and are a nice delicate texture. Can deadhead or leave flowers for seedhead interest.
Geum, Prairie Smoke
Height - 12"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Pink
Iowa native. Nodding flowers & feathery seedheads. Slowly spreads like a groundcover. Has nice orange and red fall color.
Globe Thistle
Height - 24-36"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - June-September
Bloom Color - Blue
Thistle-like foliage. Reseeds around the garden, but easy to pull when it first emerges if it shows up where you don't want it. Spiky true blue flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Heliopsis, Burning Hearts
Height - 26-30"
Width - 24-30"
Bloom Time - Mid-Late Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow and Red
False Sunflower is the common name. Dark purple foliage makes the large golden yellow Sunflower-shaped flowers stand out. Blooms can last into the fall.
Hen-n-Chicks
Height - 2"
Width - 6-10"
Bloom Time - Insignificant
Bloom Color - Insignificant
Many varieties will be available. A wide range of colors and color combinations. Once Hen and Chicks send up a flower stalk, that whorl of leaves will die off. Baby chicks are made when plant is happy. Must be grown in a well drained and drier site. Works in rock gardens.
Hibiscus, Airbrush Effect
Height - 3.5-4'
Width - 4-4.5'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Pink
8-8.5" vibrant pink flowers have an airbrushed central white halo and a small dark red eye. Dark green leaves. Overlapping petals give flowers dimension. High bud count means long bloom season.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
Hibiscus, Cherry Choco Latte
Height - 2.5-3'
Width - 3.5-4'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
Very large 8-9" flowers have deep pink intense veining coming out of a red eye. Dark olive green foliage has bronze highlights.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
A Proven Winners® selection. Summerific® Collection.
Hibiscus, Cookies and Cream
Height - 2.5-3'
Width - 3.5-4'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
Matte Black foliage and Bright White flowers make this one a color breakthrough in Hibiscus! Full sun is necessary to keep the dark foliage.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
A Proven Winners® selection. Summerific® Collection.
Hibiscus, Edge of Night
Height - 3-3.5'
Width - 4-4.5'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
Jet black foliage is some of the darkest available. 7-8" bubblegum pink flowers really pop off that dark foliage. One of the most compact varieties, better suited for smaller landscapes that need an accept plant.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
A Proven Winners® selection. Summerific® Collection.
Hibiscus, Garnet Globes
Height - 3-3.5'
Width - 3'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Garnet Red
One of the most compact Hibiscus we sell. Dark olive green foliage contrasts nicely with the Garnet Red 7" flowers that have a dark red eye.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
A Proven Winners® selection. Summerific® Collection.
Hibiscus, Midnight Marvel
Height - 4'
Width - 4.5'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Scarlet Red
Deep Wine Purple foliage contrast nicely with the Scarlet Red 8" flowers. Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
Hibiscus, Watermelon Ruffles
Height - 4.5'
Width - 4.5'
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Magenta Pink
Heavily Ruffled petals make this Hibiscus extra special. Bright pink flowers stand out again dark green leaves. Edge of petals have unique puckering.
Hibiscus are very late to emerge in the spring. It could be as late as June 1st to see new growth as they need warm soil to sprout. Cut the flower stems from the year before back in the spring and then wait patiently. Once they start to emerge, they grow quickly. Many buds per stalk make this plant bloom for a good month. Once established you could get 100's of blooms per plant. Covering the rootball with a wood mulch in the fall helps ensure winter survival. Can be susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
Iris, German Batik
Height - 24-26"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Purple w/white splashes
Early to bloom. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German Blackwater
Height - 38"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Black
There may be a few hints of purple in some lighting, but mostly Jet Black flowers. Velvety petals have dramatic ruffles.
German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German Mariposa Autumn
Height - 30-32"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May & fall
Bloom Color - White w/purple outline
Rebloomer. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German, Neptune's Wine
Height - 41"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Mahogany Red
This is a very tall flowering type. The dark blooms have a velvety appearance with hints of gold. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German Peggy Sue
Height - 32-34"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May & fall
Bloom Color - Pink with mandarin beards
Mandarin orange beards stand out against pale pink falls, fragrant. Rebloomer. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German Savanna Sunset
Height - 36-38"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Orange
Intense Orange standards and falls that do not fade. High bud count makes this one a long bloomer.
German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German Sharp Dressed Man
Height - 34-36"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Purple w/dark falls
Orange beards stand out against dark purple falls, fragrant. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, German That's All Folks N/A in 2026
Height - 36-40"
Width - 12-18"
Bloom Time - May
Bloom Color - Yellow w/white falls
Ruffled falls, very attractive. German Iris are a classic in the cottage garden. Care needs to be taken when digging and dividing these plants to be on the look out for damage from Iris borer. If clumps appear to be not flowering or not multiplying, dividing may be necessary. When transplanting be sure to leave rhizomes slightly exposed on top of the soil and not heavily mulched.
Iris, Siberian, Caesar's Brother
Height - 32"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - May-June
Bloom Color - Blue/purple
Very floriferous, fast growing. Narrow, grass like foliage is attractive even when not in bloom. Seedheads hold on and add winter interest. Do not deadhead this plant.
Iris, Siberian, Jewelled Crown
Height - 28-34"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - May-June
Bloom Color - Purple, White, Gold
3-5" flowers with amazing contrasting color patterns. Narrow, grass like foliage is attractive even when not in bloom. Add vertical interest when an ornamental grass might get too large in the space with Siberian Iris. Seedheads hold on and add winter interest. Do not deadhead this plant.
Iris, Siberian, Pink Parfait
Height - 28"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - May-June
Bloom Color - Light pink-lavender
Large, 7" double flowers resemble a rose. Narrow, grass like foliage is attractive even when not in bloom. Add vertical interest when an ornamental grass might get too large in the space with Siberian Iris. Seedheads hold on and add winter interest. Do not deadhead this plant.
Iris, Siberian, Purpleicious
Height - 24-36"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - May-June
Bloom Color - Dark Purple
The darkest Siberian Iris we carry. Deep purple petals have a strike of light purple on the falls. Narrow, grass like foliage is attractive even when not in bloom. Add vertical interest when an ornamental grass might get too large in the space with Siberian Iris. Seedheads hold on and add winter interest. Do not deadhead this plant.
Hollow Joe Pye Weed, JoJo
Height - 36-48"
Width - 36"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Dark Pink
Dome-shaped clusters of double flowers bloom from early July-hard frost. Stems are upright and dark maroon. Long lasting flowers attract pollinators. Can tolerate poor soils, prefers average moisture. Sterile variety, so won't reseed everywhere.
Joe Pye Weed, Euphoria Ruby
Height - 24-32"
Width - 24-28"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Mauve pink
Blooms earlier than taller varieties. Tidy & compact growth habit. Long lasting flowers attract pollinators. Prefers moist soil
Joe Pye Weed, Monarch Madness White
Height - 60"
Width - 60"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - White
This giant can take the place of a shrub in your landscape. Long lasting flowers attract pollinators. Prefers moist soil and needs supplemental water while blooming especially. Can make a statement in a perennial border with grasses.
Lavendar, Munstead
Height - 12-15"
Width - 12"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Lavender
Requires full sun and well drained soil. Lavender does not like heavy, wet soils. It can be picky about the winter snow, wind. Do not cut the plant back until you see what has survived the winter. Then just cut back what is dead so it can reflush new growth. Not an easy plant to grow in Iowa.
Liatris, Kobold
Height - 18-30"
Width - 12-14"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Rosy lavender
Derived from US native. This cultivar is more uniform and compact than the native. Pollinators like this plant. Requires well drained soil because it is a corm, susceptible to rot in heavy soils.
Liatris ligulistylis
Height - 36-60"
Width - 12-24"
Bloom Time - Late Summer- Early Fall
Bloom Color - Purple
This species is native to Iowa. It is a slender plant that can get very tall flowers, so plant with other natives to fill in around it. It is the ultimate species for Monarch Butterflies. Can tolerate poor soils, but requires good drainage because it is a corm.
Milkweed, Butterfly 'Hello Yellow'
Height - 24"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Bright yellow
Yellow form of Butterfly Milkweed. Late to emerge in the spring. Prefers well drained, sandy soil. Do not overwater when establishing. Primary food source for the Monarch Butterfly. Flowers give way to seed pods that burst to let out silky seeds. Reseeding is important, doesn't become a problem weed.
Milkweed, Butterfly
Height - 24"
Width - 24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Orange
Iowa Native. Late to emerge in the spring. Prefers well drained, sandy soil. Do not overwater when establishing. Primary food source for the Monarch Butterfly. Flowers give way to seed pods that burst to let out silky seeds. Reseeding is important, doesn't become a problem weed.
Mountain Mint, Smokey
Height - 24-30"
Width - 24-48"
Bloom Time - Mid-Late Summer
Bloom Color - White
Another Nativar introduction. Yes, it has MINT in the name, so I caution you on it's spread. I have not grown this one myself, but I've seen it out in the trials at the IA Arboretum. Named for it's red and smokey purple foliage, the silver bracts and white flowers contrast nicely. Highly attractive to pollinators.
Pasque Flower, Purple
Height - 12"
Width - 15"
Bloom Time - Early spring
Bloom Color - Purple
One of the first plants to bloom in spring- around the same time as Daffodils. Foliage is ferny and seedheads are fuzzy. Tumbleweed seedheads last until July.
Pasque Flower, Red
Height - 12"
Width - 12"
Bloom Time - Early spring
Bloom Color - Red
One of the first plants to bloom in spring- around the same time as Daffodils. Foliage is ferny and seedheads are fuzzy. Tumbleweed seedheads last until July.
Peony, Itoh Bartzella
Height - 30-36"
Width - 30-36"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Yellow
Yellow flowers have red flames in the center. Itoh Peony are a hybrid cross between garden and tree peonies. Unique clean foliage and more flower colors come from the tree peony side of the cross.
Peony, Duchess De Nemours
Height - 34"
Width - 24"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Double White
Large, double flowers are fragrant. Plants have strong stems, no staking required. Peony plants are best planted in full sun with good air flow to prevent powdery mildew. In years with strong powdery mildew pressure, cut foliage back in the fall and destroy, don't compost. Transplanting is best in September. Don't plant roots too deep or you can inhibit blooms.
Peony, Kansas
Height - 34"
Width - 20"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Double cherry red
Strong stems hold up fully double flowers. Vigorous grower. Flowers hold color well, even in sun. Peony plants are best planted in full sun with good air flow to prevent powdery mildew. In years with strong powdery mildew pressure, cut foliage back in the fall and destroy, don't compost. Transplanting is best in September. Don't plant roots too deep or you can inhibit blooms.
Peony, Nippon Beauty
Height - 20-24"
Width - 24-30"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Scarlet Red with gold fringed center
Mid-Season, very showy flowers due to the finge of gold in the center of the single red flower. Lightly fragrant.
Peony plants are best planted in full sun with good air flow to prevent powdery mildew. In years with strong powdery mildew pressure, cut foliage back in the fall and destroy, don't compost. Transplanting is best in September. Don't plant roots too deep or you can inhibit blooms.
Peony, Sarah Bernhardt
Height - 34"
Width - 24"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Soft pink
Late to bloom. Double, large, blooms are fragrant. Peony plants are best planted in full sun with good air flow to prevent powdery mildew. In years with strong powdery mildew pressure, cut foliage back in the fall and destroy, don't compost. Transplanting is best in September. Don't plant roots too deep or you can inhibit blooms.
Peony, Red Sarah Bernhardt
Height - 35"
Width - 24-30"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Red
Mid-Season bloomer. Double, large, blooms are fragrant. Peony plants are best planted in full sun with good air flow to prevent powdery mildew. In years with strong powdery mildew pressure, cut foliage back in the fall and destroy, don't compost. Transplanting is best in September. Don't plant roots too deep or you can inhibit blooms.
Phlox, Ka-Pow™ Fuchsia Garden
Height - 18-20"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Fuchsia pink
Very good mildew resistance and good branching make this plant very floriferous. Plant in a spot that gets first of day sun and good air flow. Don’t water the leaves when watering.
Phlox, Laura Garden
Height - 24-30"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Fuchsia purple w/white
Very good mildew resistance and fragrant. Plant in a spot that gets first of day sun and good air flow. Don’t water the leaves when watering.
Phlox, Luminary® Sunset Coral Garden
Height - 30-32"
Width - 30-32"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Coral Pink
The Luminary® Series is the most mildew resistant, it has excellent rebloom and clumping habit. Plant Phlox in a spot that gets first of day sun and good air flow. Don’t water the leaves when watering.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Phlox, Luminary® Backlight Garden
Height - 28-30"
Width - 20-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
The Luminary® Series is the most mildew resistant, it has excellent rebloom and clumping habit. Plant Phlox in a spot that gets first of day sun and good air flow. Don’t water the leaves when watering.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Phlox, Luminary® Ultraviolet Garden
Height - 32-36"
Width - 28-32"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Magenta Violet
The Luminary® Series is the most mildew resistant, it has excellent rebloom and clumping habit. Plant Phlox in a spot that gets first of day sun and good air flow. Don’t water the leaves when watering.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Poppy, Prince of Orange
Height - 30-36"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Orange
Requires well drained soils, do not overwater. Plants love hot sun. Flowers can get 4-5" across.
Pussytoes
Height - 6-12"
Width - 9-18"
Bloom Time - April-June
Bloom Color - White
A unique native forb- slowly spreads by stolons making a small scale groundcover. Require lean, well drained soil. Host to the American Painted Lady Butterfly. Velvety green foliage makes it deer and rabbit resistant.
Rattlesnake Master
Height - 3-5'
Width - 1-2'
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - White
Native to Iowa, a unique addition to the native perennial border. Flowers are like spiky balls and dry on the plant for long season interest. The leaves are grey blue, upright and also have spiky barbs- adding a unique texture to the perennial border.
Rudbeckia, American Gold Rush
Height - 22-26"
Width - 40-44"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Yellow
High disease resistance. Dome shaped habit makes this one neat and tidy in the landscape. Perennial Plant of the Year for 2023.
Rudbeckia, Sweet as Honey
Height - 16-20"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Yellow
This petite variety is ideal for cut flower use due to the small sprays of yellow flowers and brown cones on strong, upright stems.
Disease and deer resistant. Protect young plants from rabbits.
Rudbeckia, Viette's Little Suzy
Height - 26-32"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow
Compact variety, disease resistant. Long blooming. Seedheads add winter interest.
Russian Sage, Little Spire
Height - 24-36"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Lavender-blue
Shorter, more compact habit that maintains a nice form. Rabbit and Deer Resistant due to fragrant foliage. Long blooming.
Salvia, Blue by You
Height - 20-22"
Width - 18-22"
Bloom Time - Spring- summer
Bloom Color - Violet Blue
Bloom almost 2 weeks earlier than other varieties. Deadheading will encourage rebloom- up to 5 cycles per season. Salvia also tolerate a harsh cut back to the soil level after blooming. Excellent heat tolerance.
Salvia, Bumbleberry
Height - 10-12"
Width - 12-14"
Bloom Time - Spring- summer
Bloom Color - Dark fuchsia
Shorter stature makes for a tidy plant. Deadheading will encourage rebloom. Salvia also tolerate a harsh cut back to the soil level after blooming.
Salvia, Pink Profusion
Height - 14-16"
Width - 16-20"
Bloom Time - Spring-summer
Bloom Color - Dark Pink
Upright, tiddy habit, reblooms multiple times a season, if deadheaded. Rarely needs a hard cut back, but can tolerate it if need be.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Salvia, Violet Profusion
Height - 14-16"
Width - 16-20"
Bloom Time - Spring-summer
Bloom Color - Violet Blue
Upright, tiddy habit, reblooms multiple times a season, if deadheaded. Rarely needs a hard cut back, but can tolerate it if need be.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Salvia, Wesuwe
Height - 12-18"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Spring-summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Upright, tiddy habit, reblooms if deadheaded. Rarely needs a hard cut back, but can tolerate it if need be.
Salvia, White Profusion
Height - 16-20"
Width - 16-20"
Bloom Time - Spring-summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Upright, tiddy habit, reblooms multiple times a season, if deadheaded. Rarely needs a hard cut back, but can tolerate it if need be.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Sedum, Angelina
Height - 4-6"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow
Groundcover type with excellent foliage color. Color is enhanced in the fall. This groundcover type forms a mat of foliage.
Sedum, Atlantis™
Height - 4-6"
Width - 10-12"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow
Variegated leaves that become tinged with pink in colder weather. Mounding type of low growing Sedum. Plant in well drained soils, rock garden plant. Prefers dry.
Sedum, Autumn Joy
Height - 18-24"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Mauve pink
Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, Autumn Fire
Height - 18-24"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Mauve pink
Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, Carl
Height - 18"
Width - 18-22"
Bloom Time - Summer-fall
Bloom Color - Magenta pink
This Sedum boasts strong reddish colored stems and has a compact habit. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, Neon
Height - 18-24"
Width - 12-15"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Neon pink
Large flowers are thick and round. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, Rock 'N Grow® Back in Black
Height - 20-24"
Width - 26-30"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Garnet buds open cream
Dark almost black foliage. Flowers are striking against foliage. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
A Proven Winners® selection.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup
Height - 3"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - None
Bloom Color - None
A tight mound of bright yellow foliage all summer, turning orange in the fall. This variety does not bloom, so you can have that perfect mound of foliage all season. Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Cosmic Comet
Height - 4"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Raspberry Pink
Low growing mounding habit. Blue foliage all spring and summer and then hot pink flowers in the fall. Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite
Height - 6-8"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Garnet buds open cream
Fiery hues or orange, red and yellow mid-summer through fall. Variegation has been stable and plants have been vigorous over the last 5 years in trials.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler
Height - 6-8"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - Early fall
Bloom Color - Magenta pink
Tri-colored leaves change through the seasons. Drought tolerant, low mounding perennial.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Firecracker
Height - 6-8"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - Mid-Late Summer
Bloom Color - Pink
Dark cherry red foliage makes bright pink flowers pop. Drought tolerant, low mounding perennial.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Lime Twister
Height - 9"
Width - 16-18"
Bloom Time - Summer- fall
Bloom Color - Hot pink
Bright green leaves with bold cream edges on every leaf. Drought tolerant, low mounding perennial.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Lime Zinger
Height - 4-6"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Soft pink
Green leaves edged in cherry red. Mounding habit. Drought tolerant.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled
Height - 6-8"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Magenta
Deep plum foliage all summer. Flowers stand out against dark foliage. Mounding habit. Drought tolerant.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Sapphire Tuffet
Height - 15"
Width - 18-24"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Pink
Fine, thin, deep blue-purple foliage stands more upright than other Sunsparkler® Sedums but still holds it's form without collapsing. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, SunSparkler® Wildfire
Height - 6"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - August-fall
Bloom Color - Pink
Intense red foliage with magenta accents. Mounds do not split. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types.
Excellent choice for a rock garden or border edge. Drought tolerant.
Sedum, Thundercloud
Height - 8-12"
Width - 12-15"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White/pink
Foliage is pointed and grey green-Unique! Drought tolerant, mounding perennial.
Sedum, Thunderhead
Height - 24-28"
Width - 20-24"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Dark pink
Fall foliage is highlighted with red. Easy care plant that tolerates dry conditions and all soil types. Leave plant standing for winter interest, and cut back in the spring. Pollinators love these late summer into fall bloomers.
Sedum, Westephaner
Height - 6"
Width - 12"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow
Carpet style groundcover with good fall colors of reds and oranges.
Soapwort
Height - 10"
Width - 20"
Bloom Time - Spring
Bloom Color - Pink
Good for groundcover and rock gardens. Foliage stays clean all season. Better plant than Creeping Phlox when not in bloom. Flowers are just as showy as Phlox though.
Solidago, Fireworks
Height - 36-48"
Width - 24-36"
Bloom Time - Fall
Bloom Color - Yellow
Unique flower panicles look like fireworks. Adds great texture to the fall landscape. Can control spread by spraying herbicide around perimeter of plant.
Statice, Dazzle Rocks
Height - 14-16"
Width - 16"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Lavender
Compact habit that thrives in dry, hot spaces like rock gardens. Great cut flower filler that is also loved by pollinators. Winter hardy.
Ironweed, Iron Butterfly
Height - 24-36"
Width - 28-36"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Thin leaves make for an airy texture all season. Smaller flowers are a nice show in late summer. Overall plant habit can be floppy once flowers bloom, but can hold it's own if other plants are close enough to hold it up. Spent blooms are like brown fluffy puffs in winter. Similar leaf texture to Amsonia hubrechtii (which is a spring bloomer with excellent fall color). Pollinators love Ironweed!
Ironweed, Prairie Princess
Height - 26-30"
Width - 30-36"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Thin leaves make for an airy texture all season. Smaller flowers are a nice show in late summer. Sturdy stems make for a nice upright habit. Spent blooms are like brown fluffy puffs in winter. Similar leaf texture to Amsonia hubrechtii (which is a spring bloomer with excellent fall color). Pollinators love Ironweed!
A Proven Winners® selection.
Ironweed, Summer's End
Height - 42"
Width - 42"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Purple
This one is big, and sure to make a statement all season, but especially in the late summer with the purple blooms. It stands up stronger due to sturdier stems. Foliage is airy, but less delicate than Iron Butterfly. Overall plant habit is much better than fall blooming Asters. Spent blooms are like brown fluffy puffs in winter. Pollinators love Ironweed!
Ironweed, Summer's Swan Song
Height - 30-36"
Width - 40"
Bloom Time - Late summer
Bloom Color - Purple
Has a reddish-purple fall foliage. Stand up stronger due to sturdier stems. Foliage is airy, but less delicate than Iron Butterfly. Overall plant habit is much better than fall blooming Asters. Spent blooms are like brown fluffy puffs in winter. Pollinators love this plant.
Yarrow, Moonshine
Height - 22-24"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow
Silvery foliage compliments the bright yellow blooms. Will rebloom with deadheading. Stachys hummelo is a great complimentary plant as their bloom time lines up in June. If you don't deadhead, you'll have attractive dried seedheads in the fall and winter.
Yarrow, New Vintage™ Violet
Height - 26-28"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Violet
Yarrow is the champion of the June garden, but these will rebloom with deadheading.
Yarrow, New Vintage™ Red
Height - 26-28"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - Red
Yarrow is the champion of the June garden, but these will rebloom with deadheading.
Yarrow, Peter Cottontail
Height - 18-24"
Width - 18"
Bloom Time - Summer
Bloom Color - White
Yarrow is the champion of the June garden. I've never carried a white Yarrow because the old fashioned whites were criticized for taking over the garden. This one has a unique bunny tail like bloom- not your typically Yarrow flower head. Green ferny foliage adds texture.