Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Rheum palmatum var tanguticum
Ornamental Rhubarb

ZONE 3-6, HT 72", SUN/SHADE
Wonderful, dramatically large leaves are a dark red to dark green. The fragrant, red flower plumes emerge in mid summer on tall stalks. Makes an unusual cut flower.

Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans'
Roger's Flower

ZONE 4-7, HT 30", PART SUN/SHADE Fragrant, pink, Astilbe-like flowers are held above the large, palmate leaves. I think this plant looks down-right pre-historic. Needs moist soil.

Rudbeckia 'Chim Chiminee '
Brown-Eyed Susan

ZONE 3-9, HT 20", SUN/ PART SUN
One of the most unusual rudbeckias you can grow, Chim Chiminee has spectacular quilled blooms in shades of gold, yellow, chocolate and bronze. Vigourous, multi-branched plants provide a mass of blooms from July to frost with dozens of flowesr for cutting.

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'
Brown-Eyed Susan

ZONE 4-10, HT 18-24", SUN
One of the longest blooming perennials available. Flowers from mid summer through fall. Mounds of yellow daisy-like flowers with deep brown centers. This is the classic brown-eyed Susan.

Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida
Black-Eyed Susan

ZONE 4, HT 24-36", SUN/PT SUN
This Black Eye Susan is similar to the traditional 'Goldstrum' but blooms later with flowers lasting well into late fall. An excellent complement to all the fall colors in your landscape. Foliage holds up nicely all season. Deep yellow flowers bloom in late summer . When finished blooming, dark brown cones are left behind adding winter interest to your garden.

Rudbeckia nitida 'Herbstsonne'
Cone Flower

ZONE 3-10, HT 75", SUN
Put this easy-to-grow perennial at the back of your border for weeks of golden yellow blooms. The daisy-type flowers with chocolate brown centers bloom from summer into fall.

Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet Coneflower

ZONE 3, HT 3-5', SUN
This species is the taller cousin of the traditional Black Eyed Susan. A very strong grower that puts on a spectacular show from July-September. Brilliant yellow flowers with bold brown centers.

Salvia 'Eveline'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3, HT 25", SUN
This Salvia has an upright bushy habit. Tall flower spikes are held above a low mound of green foliage. Two-toned flowers are light pink and purple. Cut back after blooms have faded to encourage a second bloom period later in the season.

Salvia koyamae
Woodland Sage

ZONE 4, HT 20-30", PT SHADE
Green, bold, arrow shaped foliage forms a dense groundcover in a shady area. The pale yellow flowers will light up your shade garden in late summer and fall. Prefers rich moist but well drained soil. Try planting with Chelone and Aconitum fischerii.

Salvia 'Madeline'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 4, HT 28-32", SUN
Ovate aromatic foliage forms a nice upright clump. Flowers are arranged in whirls rising above the foliage. Showy white and indigo bicolor flowers bloom in early summer. Cutting back after blooming will encourage a second bloom. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Salvia nemorosa 'Plumosa'
Sage

ZONES 3-8, HT 18", FULL SUN
This salvia has unusual, plume-like flower spikes -- much thicker than most salvia. The deep dusty rose-purple flowers bloom in early summer and hold their color well when dried.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3-8, HT 18-30", SUN
Striking black stems with blue-purple flowers from May to July, deadheading will encourage continued blooming. Not picky about soil or water, makes a nice cut flower, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, not attractive to deer or rabbits, wow! Can it get any better? Try pairing it with white daisies for a calming combination or yellow sundrops for a more invigorating look.

Salvia nemerosa 'Viola Klose'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3-8, HT 15-18", SUN
Fabulous spikes of dark violet-purple bloom on this tightly mounding plant in early summer. Deadheading will prolong the bloom-time. The fragrant foliage makes it unattractive to deer and rabbits, but butterflies and hummingbirds will love the flowers.

Salvia superba 'Blue Hill'
Sage

ZONE 3-8, HT 16-20", SUN
This bluest of the perennial salvias has many flowers over a long period of time. Pair it with a Malva and a pale yellow.

Salvia superba 'May Night' (Mainacht)
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3-8, HT 18", SUN
An outstanding variety with deep, dark purple flowers in June and July. Blooms a little later than 'East Friesland'. Makes a great cut or dried flower.

Salvia superba 'Snow Hill'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3-8, HT 18", SUN
A neat, clump-forming plant with snowy-white flowers over deep-green leaves. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees (watch out!) love this plant.

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain'
Perennial Salvia

ZONE 3-8, HT 24", SUN
Broad floppy leaves and fluffy light purple flowers are this salvia's characteristics. It is quite different than other salvias. Blooms most of the summer, especially if deadheaded.

Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot

ZONE 3-8, HT 6-8", PART SUN/SHADE
An adorable, native wild flower and easy to grow in the shady garden. White star-shaped flowers in spring. Plant is dormant by mid-summer.

Sanguisorba tenuifolia
Giant Burnet

ZONE 4-7, HT 4', SUN/PART SUN
The bottle brushes are blood-red and bloom from mid-August through October. The dark green, fern-like foliage is attractive during the summer and turns lovely shades of yellow, orange and red in the fall. Requires moist soil.

Saponaria lempergii 'Max Frei'
Rock Soapwort

ZONE 4-7, HT 8", SUN
Pure pink, inch-wide blossoms are displayed in large terminal clusters. Flowers from mid summer into fall. Use in rock gardens or spilling over walls.

Saponaria ocymoides
Rock Soapwort

ZONE 3-7, HT 6-9", SUN/PART SUN
Low dense growth with a profusion of pink flowers in late spring. Excellent rockery plant.

Saponaria x oliviana
Polish Soapwort

ZONE 4, HT 2-3", SUN
Tidy, tight mounds of succulent evergreen foliage on this fabulous rock garden or trough plant. In late spring to early summer it is covered with rose pink flowers. Prefers lean soil.

Scabiosa caucasica 'Butterfly Blue'
Pincushion Flower

ZONE 3-9, HT 20-24", SUN
Beautiful lavender blue blooms from July through September. Perfect for cutting. Prefers well-drained soil.

Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
Pincushion Flower

ZONE 3-9, HT 12", SUN
This pretty hybrid has an abundance of lavender-pink flowers all summer long. Sensitive to winter wetness.

Schizachryrium scoparium 'Blaze'
Little Bluestem

ZONE 4-9, HT 12-24", SUN
Tight, upright growth habit with fluffy russet seed heads that ripen in late summer. A cultivar from a native grass, 'Blaze' is used ornamentally for its vivid red fall foliage. Easily grown and adapts to any soil type, including clay.

Scizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem

ZONE 3, HT 40", SUN
An ideal grass for mass planting. Hardy, drought tolerant, and maintenance free! Also makes a great transition plant from a formal area to a naturalized settiing. Once the fall weather arrives the green foliage takes on hues of red, orange, and purple.

Scizachyrium 'Prairie Blues'
Little Bluestem

ZONE 3-9, HT 36", SUN/PT SUN
This native New England grass has pewter blue ribbon-like foliage bearing silver seed heads in late summer. Orange highlights in autumn make it really stand out. A clump forming grass that is wonderful in mass plantings.