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Panicum 'Northwind' 
Switch Grass

ZONE 4, HT 5-6’, FULL SUN          
A great grass for anywhere in the landscape. The dark green upright foliage can be admired as a specimen, alongside ponds and streams, or in large container plantings. The unique seed heads are arranged at the center of the plant in late summer.


Panicum 'Ruby Ribbons'

Soft blue green arching foliage in spring, turning wine red in early summer. Seeds heads appear in late summer.


Panicum 'Shenandoah' 
Shenandoah Red Switch Grass

ZONE 4-10, HT 4', SUN       
A compact and upright form, this plant's leaves begin blue-green in early summer, take on dark red tones by July and turn completely wine colored by September.


Heavy Metal
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'    
Heavy Metal Switch Grass

ZONE 4, HT 60", SUN/PART SHADE          
Its glaucous-blue leaves have a very erect growth habit giving this grass a more formal look, softened by the appearance of its seed heads. Tolerates many soils.


Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermore'
Oriental Poppy
ZONES 3-7, HT 30", SUN
A beautiful, fierce red with fuzzy leaves. Plant in full sun in sandy, loamy soil. Blooms in May. Not a favorite of deer or rabbits.

Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'
Oriental Poppy
ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Four- to five-inch large orange flowers with a black center bloom in May. Plant in sandy, loamy soil. Foliage will go dormant in the middle of summer and reappear in early fall.

Papaver orientale 'Queen Alexander'
Oriental Poppy
ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Beautiful, clear salmon-pink flowers, 4-5" across, bloom in May. Plant in sandy, loamy soil. Pair with annuals or late-blooming perennials since the fuzzy foliage will go dormant in mid summer.

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Oriental Poppy
ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Creamy white flowers with a black eye appear in late spring. Attracts hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits. If you cut them for your fresh bouquets, sear the stems first with a match and the blooms will last longer.

Pardancanda norrisii
Candylily
ZONE 5-10, HT 24-36", SUN
A mix of many colors -- a rainbow if you will. Flowers in summer and fall, takes any kind of soil, and tolerates heat well. Attractive, iris-like foliage.

Pardancanda 'Sangria'
Candylily
ZONE 5-10, HT 15-18", SUN/PART SUN
A stunning and elegant addition to your garden, every other petal on the 3" plum purple blooms is brushed with gold. The blue-green iris-like foliage supports shiny black seed pods in the fall.

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass

ZONE 5-9, HT 3-4', SUN      
Narrow green leaves, lush arching foliage. Fountain grass is an excellent plant for mass plantings, groupings or as a specimen plant. Attractive silvery-brown flower spikes appear in late summer, last into winter, and make great additions to your flower arrangements. Hardiness has been debated, but they have survived several years at the Burlington Country Club.


Pennisetum 'Cassian'

 

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass

ZONE 5, HT 2-3', SUN         
A compact form of fountain grass. Seed heads appear in July and open greenish-white, then turn creamy tan. Prefers well drained soil. In areas without much winter snow cover mulching is advised.


Penstemon barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Beardtongue
ZONE 3-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Stunning bright pink flowers in June and July. Well-drained soil.

Penstemon barbatus 'Nana Rondo'
Beardtongue
ZONE 5, HT 15-18", SUN
This mix produces pink, white, or purple flowers held aloft on thin spires. Needs well-drained soil.

Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-8, HT 20", SUN/PART SUN
Rosy purple flowers in June and July on flower spikes that look a bit like snapdragons and will add a vertical element to your garden. Well-drained soil.

 

Penstemon barbatus 'Rubycunda'
Beardtongue

ZONE 2-8, HT 20", SUN
Large tubular, scarlet flowers with white throats are displayed on top of bright green foliage. Attracts hummingbirds from mid to late summer.

Penstemon 'Crushed Grapes'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-9, HT 4", SUN
Nine-inch spikes of dark purple flowers cover this low-growing plant. Happy in most garden soils and tolerant of poor soil.

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'         Beardtongue    

ZONE 3-8, HT 30-36", SUN 
Bright pink flowers amass glossy, dark bronze-red foliage in July and August. This is a great carefree perennial with high heat and humidity tolerance. Creates a nice background for the perennial border.


Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beardtongue
ZONE 3-8, HT 30", SUN
An introduction from the University of Nebraska. Bronze-red foliage and white flowers with a tint of pink in late spring and early summer. Drought tolerant.

Penstemon 'Party Dress'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-9, HT 2', SUN
A super-tough, Saskatoon Hybrid, it tolerates poor soil while producing beautiful pink flower spikes over neat rosettes of foliage. Blooms in early summer and will rebloom if deadheaded. Gravel mulch will help to prevent crown rot. Do not over-water or over-fertilize.

Penstemon 'Pretty Petticoat'
Beard Tongue  

ZONE 5, HT 24", SUN/PT SUN        
This Penstemon will bloom for up to 8 weeks in summer provided that it is planted in well-drained soil. Blooms are purple with white throats. Butterflies and hummingbirds love this one and you will too!


Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage 

ZONE 4-9, HT 36-48", SUN
Long spikes of silvery-blue flowers on tall plants in late summer. Aromatic foliage. Everyone seems to want this plant -- we sell out every year! Leave last year's stems until you see new growth in the spring, then
cut back to about 4-6"" from the ground.


Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'
Japanese Fleece Flower
ZONE 4-8, HT 24", PART SUN
Formerly known as Polygonum, its showy, pale-lilac bottlebrush flowers bloom in early summer over a bed of slender light green leaves. People want some every year when it blooms in our shade garden. Prefers some shade during the heat of summer. Good fall color. Spreading but not invasive.

Persicaria polymorpha
Giant Fleece Flower
ZONE 3-8, HT 4-5', SUN/PART SUN
A strong landscape plant that comes highly recommended by the world's top landscape architects! Masses of creamy-white flowers bloom for a long time in the summer. Bold leaves provide wonderful structure in the garden.

Phlox arendsii 'Babyface'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 3-8, HT 18", SUN/PART SUN
This short, mildew-resistant phlox will be great at the front of your border. The flowers in mid summer are clear pink with a hot pink eye.

Phlox carolina 'Magnificience'
Carolina Phlox
ZONE 4-9, HT 24-36", SUN
Fragrant, bright pink flowers and shiny, green foliage that is resistant to mildew. Long blooming from mid- to late-summer.

 
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Perfume'
Woodland Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 16", PT/FULL SHADE  
The lilac blue flowers and the mound forming foliage make this an excellent choice for a groundcover in your shade garden. Fragrant flowers appear in spring. Summer dormancy should be expected, but look for new growth as temperatures cool.


Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
Wild Sweet William
ZONE 4-9, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
This spring blooming woodland phlox has deliciously fragrant, lavender flowers. It performs best in part shade, but will survive in sun with consistent moisture. It may go partially dormant if it gets too dry.

 
Phlox divaricata 'Eco Texas Purple'
Woodland Phlox
ZONE 3-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Fragrant, dark purple flowers with a red violet center adorn this semi-evergreen phlox in the springtime. Prefers moist, humusy soil and part shade. Will spread to form an attractive groundcover.

 
Phlox divaricata 'Parksville Beach'
Woodland Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 4-8”, PART SUN/SHADE     
A fantastic groundcover with bright pink flowers in early spring.  Will spread up to 24”. Looks great with Aquilegia and Tiarella.  Does not do well in afternoon sun.


Phlox divaricata 'White Perfume'
Wild or Woodland Phlox
ZONE 4-9, HT 12", PART SUN
Woodland phlox with semi-evergreen foliage, a loose creeping habit and fragrant white spring flowers.

Phlox maculata 'Natascha'
Meadow Phlox
ZONE 3-9, HT 24", SUN
Each flower in the cluster has white and pink petals. Blooms July and August and shows good mildew resistance.

Phlox maculata 'Omega'
Meadow Phlox
ZONE 3-9, HT 28", SUN/PART SUN
Delicate white blossoms with lilac eyes from July into September. Disease resistant, excellent cut flower.

 
Phlox 'Minnie Pearl'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 12", SUN/PT SUN        
This mildew resistant variety is one of the earliest to bloom. Pure white flowers with glossy green foliage will look fantastic at the front of your perennial border in mid spring.


 
Phlox paniculata 'Becky Towe'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 18-24", SUN/PT SUN  
A rare variety of Garden Phlox with salmon-rose colored flowers and variegated foliage. Blooms in midsummer. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it. It takes some time to become established, and year after year you will notice it doing better and better.


Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 3-8, HT 40", SUN/PART SUN
Extremely fragrant, fluorescent blue florets with dark eyes are borne on large clusters in mid to late summer. These tall phlox make great cut flowers.

Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'    Garden Phlox  

ZONE 4-8, HT 36", SUN 
Always a dependable grower, this phlox offers a profusion of soft pink blooms highlighted by a darker pink eye. Blooms July until frost.


Phlox paniculata 'David'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 42", SUN
Very fragrant white flowers and highly mildew resistant foliage make this a wonderful phlox cultivar! Blooms in late summer. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2002.

Phlox paniculata 'Eden's Crush' Garden Phlox  

ZONE 3-9, HT 27", SUN/PART SUN            Large, vibrant-pink flowers have a dark eye and appear in late-summer. Glossy-green foliage resists mildew. Stems are strong and tall, excellent for cutting.


Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 30-36", SUN
Very pretty lilac florets with paler tips and centers. Compact growth habit.

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dance'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 18", SUN
Wow! These fragrant hot coral pink blossoms continue to put on a show all summer long. Their short stature and mildew resistant foliage make them great towards the front of your bed.

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dream'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 18-22", SUN
A dreamy addition to your perennial garden, this prolific bloomer produces flowers all summer! Bright purple, fragrant blossoms on short, bushy plants attract hummingbirds, butterflies and your neighbors. Plus, it resists the dreaded powdery mildew.

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 24-30", SUN
This plant bears huge panicles of fuschia purple flowers with each floret having a distinct white star in its center. The fragrant blossoms appear in mid to late summer. Very mildew resistant. Makes a beautiful cut flower and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 36", SUN
A great cut flower that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Fragrant magenta flowers with pale centers, the darkest purple of the phloxes, obtains its darkest color in cool temperatures. Good mildew resistance.

Orange Perfection

Phlox paniculata 'Orange Perfection'   Garden Phlox  

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN 
This plant has beautiful salmon colored flowers. Blooms late July until frost.  A heavy bloomer that will light up your garden.  Really stands out when paired with Phlox 'David'.


Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Miracle Grace'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4, HT 15-20", SUN     
Fragrant lavender flowers with a white star shaped eye. Dark green foliage with increased mildew resistance. Noted for its long bloom period.


Phlox paniculata 'Red Super'    
Garden Phlox  

ZONE 4-9, HT 28", SUN       
The dark green, disease-resistant foliage is topped with a profusion of bright red flowers that will bring hummingbirds to your garden.


 

Phlox paniculata 'Robert Poore'            Garden Phlox  

ZONE 4-8, HT 60", SUN       
Multiple stems are topped with rounded panicles of medium pink flowers in mid to late summer. This variety is more tolerant of heat and humidity than the other varieties of P. paniculata but still requires some maintenance to sustain its vigor. Perfect for the backside of any perennial garden.


Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 4-8, HT 42", SUN
Even though its name is 'Shortwood', this is a tall and stately garden phlox! The fragrant pink flowers with dark pink eyes in mid to late summer resemble those of 'Eva Cullum' (its mother) and it gets its great mildew resistance from 'David' (its father).

Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'          Garden Phlox 

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN 
This plant displays beautiful cherry red flowers. They are fragrant and bloom from late July until frost. Foliage is also red tinged.


Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'
Garden Phlox
ZONE 3-9, HT 24", SUN/PART SUN
An early blooming bright red cultivar.

 
Phlox subulata 'Atropurpurea'
Creeping Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 4-6", SUN         
Hot pink flowers create a great show of color in mid spring. Very popular for stone wall plantings due to its spreading and cascading habits. Get even more spring color and plant this Creeping Phlox with your spring bulbs.


Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'    Mountain Pink 

ZONE 2-9, HT 4-6", SUN     
Great new bicolor of pink and white that mixes nicely with other spring Phlox.


Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
Creeping Phlox
ZONE 2-9, HT 6", SUN
Beautiful light blue flowers cover this plant in spring. Needle-like foliage adds texture all summer long. Use as edging plant, in the rock garden, or as a ground cover.

Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'
Creeping Phlox
ZONE 3-8, HT 4", SUN
This classic, spring-blooming groundcover will greet you with loads of medium pink blooms.

Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping Phlox
ZONE 3-8, HT 4", SUN
This phlox is a beauty with its blanket of purple blooms in late spring. A groundcover that would look great paired with yellow daffodils or tulips.

Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'
Moss Phlox

ZONE 2, HT 4-6", SUN         
A great groundcover with spring color. Small white star-shaped flowers spill across a dense mat green needle-like foliage. Great for mass plantings.





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