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Tiarella cordifolia
Foam Flower |
ZONE 3-9, HT 8-10", PART SHADE Beautiful native wild flower. Foamy white flowers rise above maple shaped leaves from late spring into summer. The attractive clumps of foliage turn red in autumn. |
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Tiarella 'Dark Star' Foam Flower |
ZONE 4, HT 12-18”, PT/FULL SHADE Near white bottlebrush flowers bloom in spring and early summer. A very fast grower that will be a nice addition to your shade garden or make a fantastic groundcover. Green foliage with darker veining looks great all season, as long as it is provided with consistent moisture. |
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Tiarella 'Oakleaf' Oakleaf Tiarella |
ZONE 4-8, HT 12", PT SHADE Deeply cut pure green foliage with small pinkish white bottle brush flowers in spring. Makes a great border or groundcover. |
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Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' Foam Flower |
ZONE 4-9, HT 6-12", PT/FULL SHADE Very deeply-cut foliage with sparkling, pink bottlebrush flowers held high. |
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Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'
Foam Flower |
ZONE 3-8, HT 7-10", PART SUN/SHADE
Compact
foliage is deeply cut and 'painted' along the midrib.
ASTOUNDING masses of soft-pink flowers. Compact habit
with terrific spike density. Excellent cut flower. |
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| Tiarella wherryi Foam Flower |
ZONE 3-8, HT 12", SHADE Leaves are maple shaped and turn red in late autumn. Compact plants have slightly fragrant, creamy white flowers that stand 8-10" above foliage. Naturalize it in a shady, cool moist spot. |
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Tradescantia
'Red
Cloud'
Spiderwort |
ZONE 3-9, HT 15-18", SUN/PART SUN
Grass-like foliage sporting pinkish-red flowers in summer. Enthusiastic spreader, so give it room! |
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Tradescantia 'Sweet
Kate'
Spiderwort |
ZONE 4-9, HT 18", SUN/PART SUN The yellow grass-like foliage perfectly showcases
the purple flowers on this summer blooming plant. |
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| Tricyrtis 'Blue Wonder' Toad Lily |
ZONE 5-8, HT 22", SUN/PART SHADE Exotic-looking 1" star-shaped flowers with purple-blue speckles on a white background. Blooms from September until frost. Foliage is dark green and slightly waxy. Prefers a rich organic soil. |
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Tricyrtis 'Empress'
Toad Lily |
| ZONE 5-9, HT 30", PART SUN/SHADE Unusual, late summer to fall blooming woodland plant for shady places. White orchid-like flowers with dark violet speckles. Foliage is bold and attractive all summer. |
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Tricyrtis
formosa 'Gilt Edge'
Toad Lily |
ZONE 5-9, HT 24", PART SUN/SHADE A vigorous grower
with speckled pink flowers and gold-edged leaves. Blooms
late summer into fall. |
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Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' Japanese Toad Lily |
ZONE 5, HT 18”, PT/FULL SHADE Spotted purple, orchid-like flowers appear in fall on arching stems, held above variegated green-gold foliage. Can be used as a cut flower. |
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Tricyrtis
hirta 'Miyazaki Hybrids'
Toad Lily |
ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", PART SUN/SHADE
This looks so much like the exotic tropical orchids, it's hard to believe it grows in the shade of a Vermont garden! Arching stems have white flowers heavily spotted with purple. Makes a nice cut flower when it's blooming in September. |
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Tricyrtis
'Tojen'
Toad Lily |
ZONE 4-8, HT 24", SUN/PART SHADE A fascinating fall blooming woodland plant that loves shade! Small lavender flowers with yellow throats. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Be sure to not let the soil dry out between watering. |
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| Tricyrtus macropoda
Toad Lily |
ZONE 4-8, HT 18", SUN/PART SHADE Unique, star-shaped flowers are creamy yellow with purple specks. Prefers a rich, organic soil. A lovely late blooming perennial for the shade garden. Blooms last into fall. |
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Trillium erectum
Purple Trillium |
ZONE 3-8, HT 8-16", SHADE
This native wildflower has a single three-petaled dark red-purple flower that appears from the center of its three leaves. It blooms in spring and may go dormant in the heat of summer. It prefers cool, moist shade similar to its natural habitat in the woods. |
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Trillium grandiflorum Large White Trillium |
ZONE 3, HT 12-18”, PT/FULL SHADE The finest of the native trilliums for the wild garden, with white, waxy flowers in May. |
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| Trillium sessile luteum Yellow Toadshade Trillium |
ZONE 5, HT 10-18", PART SHADE/SHADE This clump-forming plant prefers humus-rich, moist, woodsy soil. Stalk-less yellow flowers appear among marbled leaves. May go dormant late summer. |
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Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen'
Globeflower |
ZONE 3-7, HT 24-36", SUN/PART SUN
Put this in the right spot and you will end up with a beautiful, bountiful clump. Requires an organically rich soil with lots of moisture. Blooms abundantly with golden orange flowers in June and some of July. Deadhead and it will bloom again in August. |
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| Trollius cultorum 'Orange Princess' Globeflower |
ZONE 3-7, HT 27", SUN/PART SUN Deep orange flowers in late spring and early summer. Tolerant of heavy, moist, or wet soils. Great cut flower. |
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| Trollius 'Lemon Queen' Globeflower |
ZONE 3-7, HT 32", SUN/PART SUN Do you have a problem area of your garden that is always moist? This is the flower for you! Dark green, deeply divided foliage sets off the lemon yellow globe-shaped flowers. Blooms in the late spring and sporadically into summer. The cheery flowers are great in bouquets. |
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Verbena
hastata
Blue Vervain |
ZONE 3-8, HT 3-6', SUN
The rich blue flowers
are held on spikes resembling a candelabra from July
through September. A native biennial that tolerates
wet soils and self-seeds freely will make a stunning
combination with Cupplant or Ox Eye Sunflower. Makes a good cut flower and attracts butterflies. |
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Vernonia
fasciculata
Ironweed |
ZONE 3-7, HT 4-6', SUN
Although not particular about soil type, Vernonia does need moisture to perform at its best. It is native to wet prairies but has adapted well to garden life. The dark reddish-pink flowers appear in July and bloom into September on sturdy stems. As with many prairie flowers, it is a favorite of butterflies. Pair with Cupplant for a stunning combination. |
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| Veronica allioni 'Blue Pixie' Speedwell |
ZONE 3-9, HT 4-6", SUN/PART SUN Spikes of yellow buds yield violet blue flowers in summer. Very sweet with armeria 'Cotton Tail'. |
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Veronica gentianoides 'Ramona'
Gentian Speedwell |
ZONE 4, HT 12-15", SUN Provide this Veronica with consistent moisture and you will be rewarded with beautiful ice blue flowers with deep blue veins beginning in late spring. Foliage is dense and low. We recommend Lamb's Ear as a great companion plant. |
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| Veronica 'Giles van Hees' Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 6", SUN This dwarf veronica has dark green mounding foliage and bright pink flower spikes that attract butterflies in midsummer. It is tolerant of shady conditions, but full sun will better promote flowering. Deadheading will encourage a second bloom. |
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Veronica
latifolia
'Crater Lake Blue'
Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Spikes densely packed with vibrant gentian blue flowers in late spring to early summer. Very hardy. A beautiful companion for the pink Saponaria. |
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Veronica liwanensis
Speedwell |
ZONE 4-9, HT 1-2", SUN
This plant bears no resemblance to other Veronicas. Tiny dark green leaves hug the ground and in May and June are completely hidden by the bluest of blue flowers with white centers. Let it drape a wall next to Saponaria or Phlox subulata. |
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Veronica longifolia
'Eveline'
Long-leaf Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 20", SUN/PART SUN Easy
to grow with purplish-pink flower spikes throughout
most of the summer. Makes a good cut flower, attracts
butterflies but not deer. |
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| Veronica longifolia 'Sonja'
Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 26-30", SUN
Fuchsia pink flower spikes are held on strong, upright stems (no need for stakes) from early to mid summer. The long, glossy, dark green leaves form an attractive clump even when there are no blossoms. Makes a nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies and hummingbirds but not deer. |
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Veronica
peduncularis
'Georgia Blue' Speedwell |
ZONE 3-9, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN Blooms in spring and sporadically throughout summer with dainty round vibrant blue flowers on low-growing bushy plants. Beautiful! |
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Veronica
prostrata 'Aztec Gold'
Golden Speedwell |
ZONE 3-9, HT 3", SUN/PART SUN Ground-covering, brilliant gold foliage spreads to form congested mats. Blue-violet flower spikes on 6" stems will greet you each June. Mix with dark-leaved perennials. Chartreuse foliage in part shade. |
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Veronica repens
Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 1", SUN/PART SUN This plant is a true "groundcover"! It forms a dense green mat. The diminutive flowers are lilac blue and when in bloom in spring hide most of the small green leaves. |
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| Veronica spicata 'Icicle'
Speedwell |
ZONE 3-9, HT 24", SUN
Pure white flower spikes from May to July. A low maintenance perennial with handsome, light grayish-green leaves. Good cut flower. |
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| Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
Speedwell |
ZONE 3-9, HT 15-18", SUN/PART SUN
Blooms all summer with many deep violet-blue flowers. Has a compact and upright growth habit and is considered a great low-maintenance plant. |
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Veronica spicata 'Snow White' |
ZONE 4, HT 18", SUN Snow white flower spikes last nearly all summer if deadheaded. Even without deadheading, you will enjoy the extended bloom period of this variety. |
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Veronica
spicata 'Sunny Border Blue'
Speedwell |
ZONE 4-8, HT 18-20", SUN
Compact and trouble free, its stems are crowned with remarkable dark violet-blue spikes that bloom freely from early summer to frost. Pretty cut flower. |
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| Veronicastrum sibiricum Culver's Physic |
ZONE 4, HT 60", SUN Lilac-blue tubular flowers in late summer over upright stems with leaves in whorls of 4-6. Great cut flower, US native. |
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Veronicastrum
virginicum
Culver's Root |
ZONE 3-8, HT 3-6', SUN/PART SUN Elegant white flower spires bloom from July to August. The whorled leaves present strong horizontal lines, while the flower spikes provide vertical accents. This plant can be used as a distinct element in the perennial or shrub border or as a background plant. |
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Veronicastrum
virginicum 'Apollo'
Culver's Root |
ZONE 3-8, HT 3-4', SUN/PART SUN Lavender flowers in July and August on a statuesque plant. Great as a cut flower. |
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| Veronicastrum virginicum 'Roseum'
Culver's Root |
ZONE 4-9, HT 3-6', SUN/PART SUN From mid-July to September this stately plant has long spikes of soft pink flowers. I'd work it into my garden somehow! |
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Viola 'Black Magic' Violet |
ZONE 4, HT 6”, SUN/SHADE Jet black flowers with tiny yellow eyes. Edging, mixed border, and rock garden plant. |
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Viola cornuta 'Purple Showers' Tufted Violet |
ZONE 5-8, HT 6-8", SHADE Very large purple flowers will bloom all summer if the spent flowers are snipped off (deadheaded). A vigorous grower with evergreen foliage, this plant would be a great addition to your shady border. |
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Viola elatior Upright Violet |
ZONE 5, HT 6-12”, PT SHADE, PT SUN Fragrant flowers in shades of blue and purple bloom from late spring to early summer. Perfect for your shade garden. |
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Viola
'Etain'
Sweet Violet |
ZONE 4/5-8, HT 8-10", SUN/SHADE
A beautiful English hybrid with extra large blooms of pale yellow with contrasting lavender margins. Fragrant, will bloom from May to October. Prefers moist soil. |
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Viola
labradorica
Labrador Violet |
ZONE 4-8, HT 4", SUN/PART SUN Bronzed-purple foliage, naturalizes well. Small lavender flowers bloom throughout the summer. |
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Zauschneria garrettii 'Orange Carpet' California Fuchsia |
ZONE 3-8, HT 3-6", SUN/PART SUN This fuchsia makes a perfect groundcover! Clusters of orange-scarlet flowers are abundant over a mat of small, fuzzy foliage. Plant in well drained soil. Great for use in rock gardens, along walkways, or as an edging plant in your perennial bed. |
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