Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Lamium 'Anne Greenaway'
Spotted Dead Nettle

ZONE 3-8, HT 6-8", PART SUN/SHADE
The foliage on this Lamium is outstanding! It is a wonderful blend of chartreuse, silver, medium green and mint green. The pinkish flowers that appear in late spring to mid summer just "pop" against the foliage. It is a perfect plant to brighten up those dark, boring corners of your shade garden, and fill in holes left by early blooming bulbs and woodland plants.

Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
Spotted Dead Nettle

ZONE 3-8, HT 4-6", PART SUN/SHADE
This Old World herb is an ideal filler plant. Low growing, it produces spotted leaves and pink flowers in summer. Tolerates any soil type. Vigorous, but controllable.

Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'
Spotted Dead Nettle

ZONE 3, HT 10", PART SUN/SHADE
Rose colored flowers from late May through August. Leaves are green with a wide stripe in the center. Spreading habit.

Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'
Spotted Dead Nettle

ZONE 4-9, HT 4-8", PART SUN/SHADE Silver leaves have just enough of a hint of green on the edges to create a subtle contrast. Rosy-pink flowers make a show in May to June.

Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
Spotted Dead Nettle

ZONE 3-8, HT 8", PART SUN/SHADE
This Old World herb is an ideal filler plant. Low growing, it produces spotted leaves and white flowers. Tolerates any soil type. Spreads by runners but is controllable.

Lathyrus vernus
Spring Vetchling

ZONE 5, HT 10", PT SUN
This unusual perennial will bring delight to your garden year after year. Plant in a moist location with part day sun. Low foliage with bright rose-pink flowers in spring. Try planting it with Primula and Pulmonaria. May go dormant in the heat of the summer, but will return again the following spring.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple'
English Lavender

ZONE 5, HT 12", SUN
The intense purple blue flower color of this lavender really makes it stand out. Silvery green foliage. Be sure to plant in a well drained spot in your garden, and you will enjoy the benefits of this perennial for years to come. Fragrant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, perfect for cutting.

Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'
Brass Buttons

ZONE 4-10, HT 1-2", SUN/PART SUN
Tiny, black-green ferny foliage is the attraction on this adorable groundcover. It does have eensy-weensy white button-like flowers in late spring. It prefers moist soil so don't let it dry out. It spreads by rhizomes and we're not sure how enthusiastic it is. Pair with Sagina subulata 'Aurea' for a stunning combo!

Leucanthemella serotina Hungarian Daisy

ZONE 5, HT 60-72", SUN
This perennial will give you a great surprise as fall sets in and you notice beautiful white daisies appearing at the back of your perennial border. A maintenance free plant and does not require staking!

Leucanthemum 'Fiona Coghill' Shasta Daisy

ZONE 4, HT 28-30", SUN
Large double white flowers with creamy yellow centers will look just lovely in your garden in early summer. The long stems make this daisy perfect for vases. Cut back after blooming to encourage a flush of new foliage.

Leucanthemum maximum 'Alaska'
Shasta Daisy

ZONE 4-10, HT 24-30", SUN
A must for any perennial garden. Classic, single white petals and yellow centers in July. Long stems make them perfect for bouquets.

Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'
Shasta Daisy

ZONE 5-9, HT 36", SUN
Large, single white flower heads with yellow centers are sturdy, even after a hard rain. Flowers in mid-summer and will continue into fall if deadheaded. Great cut flower!

Leucanthemum superbum 'Crazy Daisy'
Crazy Shasta Daisy

ZONE 5-9, HT 24-28", SUN
No two blooms are alike on this frilly, twisted shasta daisy. 2 1/2" fully double cream-colored flowers with buttery-yellow centers all summer long.

Leucanthemum superbum 'Little Princess'
Shasta Daisy

ZONE 5-9, HT 12", SUN
A short, compact mound of clear white single flowers all summer long. Great cut flowers and a butterfly magnet!

Liatris spicata 'Alba'
Gayfeather

ZONE 3-10, HT 30", SUN
Tall, white, feathery spikes in mid to late summer over stalks covered with mid-green grassy foliage. Butterflies love it.

Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'
White Gay-Feather

ZONE 3, HT 3', SUN
Tall spikes with fuzzy white flowers growing from a mound of long, slender, dark green leaves. Blooms mid to late summer.

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Gayfeather

ZONE 3-9, HT 24", SUN
Compact plant with rosy lavender flowers and strappy leaves. Earliest of the Liatris to bloom -- begins in July and goes until September.

Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'
Bigleaf Goldenray

ZONE 4-10, HT 32", PART SUN
This newer introduction has glossy chocolate maroon foliage. The daisy-like flowers bloom orange-yellow in mid summer. The leaves alone make a wonderful complement to Hostas and ferns.

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' Bigleaf Goldenray

ZONE 4-9, Ht 3-4', PART SHADE
A wonderful, bold perennial with large heart shaped leaves. Orange daisy like flowers adorn this plant in July and August. Prefers moist soil and partial shade.

Ligularia dentata 'The Othello'
Bigleaf Goldenray

ZONES 4-10, HT 4-5', SHADE
Bright orange, daisy-like flowers tower over handsome bronze foliage. Likes moist, not wet, soil and loves the shade. May wilt in the heat of the day, but will perk up come evening.

Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
Rocket Ligularia

ZONE 4-9, HT 4-6', PART SUN
A magnificent plant! Above a cluster of sharply-toothed leaves stand tall dark stems with 12-18" spikes of yellow flowers. Summer blooming. Likes moist soil. Great addition to your shade garden.