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Shade Plants

Norway Maples - Zone 3

Mature height 40 to 50'. Symmetrical round-headed tree with deep green leaves. Produces deep shade. Among many popular cultivars are “Emerald Queen” and “Summershade”. Although not as robust as other Norways, “Crimson King” retains a deep maroon leaf color throughout the growing season. An upright form, a “Cleveland” is an ideal tree for streets and narrow lawn areas. Top

Crimson King Maple -Zone 3

Mature height 40-50'. Vigorous tree with showy, rich maroon leaf color that holds well until frost. Good shade tree for parks and lawns. Useful lining streets and drives. Easily grown in most soils. Top

River Birch - Zone 4

Mature height 50'. Pyramidal shaped shade tree with glossy foliage, usually sold in clumps. Trunks have attractive salmon or pinkish curling bark. Borer resistant. Top

European Tricolor Beach - Zone 4

Mature height 50-60'. Large deciduous shade tree producing foliage that changes from dark purple in spring to bright copper-red in autumn. A green form of similar is available. Top

Tulip Tree - Zone 3

Mature height 30-50'. One of our most beautiful native trees with a slow to medium growth rate and irregular rounded form. Known for its lustrous dark green foliage in summer that changes to a yellow-orange to a scarlet-purple in fall. Excellent specimen for residential and non-heavily polluted areas. Top

Greenspire Littleleaf Linden

Mature height 40-50'. Shade tree known for its straight trunk and compact branching habit. Good tree for planting along streets. Fragrant flowers bloom in summer with a glossy foliage. Top

Ornamental Trees

Cutleaf Japanese Maple - Zone 5

Mature height 10-15'. Low growing tree with deeply cut, finely toothed leaves. Leaves are usually deep red or purplish, although green-leaved forms exist. Excellent specimen plant in the landscape. Can also be grown in the shrub border, complimenting evergreens and green-leaved deciduous shrubs. Top

American Redbud - Zone 4

Mature height 15-18'. The American Redbud is an ornamental tree producing tight lavender-pink blossoms before foliage appears in spring. Beautiful artistic branching habit is accented by placement of flowers. Leaves are large and heart-shaped. Top

Pagoda Dogwood - Zone 5

Large shrub or small ornamental tree producing white flowers in spring. Horizontal branching habit. Produces black fruit. Light green foliage turns red in autumn. Top

Chinese Dogwood -Zone 5

Mature height 16-18'. Attractive small ornamental tree with long dark green leaves. Produces showy white flowers in June. Flowers are followed by large red fruits. Foliage turns red in autumn. Exfoliating bark. Top

Winter King Hawthorn - Zone 3

Mature height 25'. Vigorous tree with silvery gray bark and glossy foliage. White flowers are produced in June. Bright red fruit of autumn carry into winter. Top

Saucer Magnolia - Zone 5

Mature size 25'. Ornamental tree producing large cup-shaped blooms in May that are lilac pink outside, white inside. Handsome foliage is bright green. Top

Kwanzan Cherry - Zone 5

Mature height 15-25'. Vase shaped flowering tree with large double pink flowers. Green foliage turns reddish copper in fall. Good specimen or street trees. Top

Weeping Higan Cherry - Zone 5

Mature height 5-20'. Ornamental tree producing long pendulous branched on which cascades of pale pink flowers appear in early spring. Even when not in flower, the tree provides seasonal interests. Top

Cleveland Flowering Pear - Zone 4

Mature height 35'. An upright pyramidal deciduous tree with all-year interest. In spring, cluster of white flowers cover the tree before leaves emerge. Dark green, glossy leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. Excellent showy tree for narrow spaces. Top

Flowering Crabapples

Royalty Crabapple - Zone 4

Mature height 15-20'. Outstanding purple leaf form. Leaves are glossy purple in spring, greenish-purple in summer and brilliant purple in autumn. Grown more for its showy foliage than the purplish fruit and deep red flowers it produces. Top

Red Jewel Crabapple - Zone 4

Mature height 15'. Horizontally branched, rounded tree. Abundant white flowers appear in spring. Cherry red fruit follows flowers and hang on the tree into winter. Fruit becomes darker red in cold weather. Top

Prairiefire Crabapple - Zone 3

Mature height 20'. Spectacular spring flowering deciduous tree with red buds opening to pinkish-red flowers. Dark red-purple fruit follows. New growth is reddish maroon that turns to dark green. Excellent specimen tree. Especially attractive planted in groups. Top

Evergreen, Junipers

Blue Chip Juniper - Zone 4

Low, prostrate evergreen shrub or groundcover displaying excellent blue foliage in summer. In winter, foliage takes on a purple tinge. Withstands hot situations and is tolerant of heavy soils. 8-10" tall, spreading 8-10' wide. Top

Spartan Juniper - Zone 4

Upright juniper with broad pyramidal habit. Olive-green foliage is tightly arranged on branches. Good background or screen. Grows 25'. Top

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper -Zone 4

Low spreading juniper of cushion form. Foliage is blue-green. Grow 1' tall, spreads 5-6'. Makes a good ground cover. Top

Blue Rug Juniper - Zone 4

Attractive creeping juniper with blue foliage, which is retained in winter months. Tight mat-like habit. Grows 5-10", spreads 5-6'. Other popular cultivars include J.h. "Prince of Wales'; growing just 6" and having bright green foliage; and J.h. 'Plumosa Yongstown'; with blue-green foliage that turns plum color in winter. Top

Broadmoor Juniper - Zone 3

Neat low spreader of dense mounding habit. Produces soft, bright green foliage. Grows 12", spread 3-5'. Top

Skyrocket Juniper - Zone 4

Upright juniper with narrow pyramidal habit. Branches exhibit silvery-blue foliage. Grows 15'. Attractive accent or hedge for narrow areas. Other j,v, uprights include Hillspire, with dense green foliage. A nice juniper with blue foliage is Manhattan Blue. Top

White Fir - Zone 3

Densely branched pyramidal shaped conifer with blue-green needles. Slow grower to 25' or more. Similar in appearance to Blue Spruce. Foliage is soft. Shade tolerant. Top

Evergreen, Conifers

Concolor Fir - Zone 3

Densely branched pyramidal shaped conifer with blue-green needles. Slow grower to 25' or more. Similar in appearance to Blue Spruce. Top

Russian Cypress - Zone 3

Hardy semi-evergreen groundcover. Foliage is bright green and turns purple/ brown in winter. The tips of the shoots bend downward. Russian Cypress will grow 18" tall and will spread 6 to 8'. Grows best in areas with cool summers. Shade tolerant. Top

Birdnest Spruce - Zone 2

Dwarf Norway Spruce producing a dense spreading nest-like mound. New foliage emerges bright green, darkening as it matures. Grow 3', spreads 4-5'. Top

Weeping Norway Spruce - Zone 2

Unusual form with weeping central leader and side branches. Dark green foliage, makes a good specimen plant. Needs full sun. Grows 15-18'. Top

Dwarf Alberta Spruce - Zone 2

Very slow growing spruce of conical shape. Dense branching habit. Produces tufted bright green foliage that darkens with age. Grows 5-10', depending on conditions. Top

Serbian Spruce - Zone 4

Tall spire-like tree having two-toned needles that shimmer from a distance. Attractive branches that sweep upward while the secondary branches weep down. Produces purple cones that mature brown. Grows 75'. Top

Dwarf Mugo Pine - Zone 3

Mound-shaped plant of very slow growth. Eventually reaches 6' high and wide. Foliage is dense, dark green. P.m. 'Pumilio' is even more dwarf with an even more rounded habit, growing only about half the size of standard cultivars. Top

Eastern White Pine - Zone 3

Rapid growing pine to 80'. Pyramidally shaped when young, becoming umbrella shaped with age. Needles are long, soft and light green. Widely used as a specimen or backdrop for flowering shrubs. Should be planted in full sun.  Can tolerate partial shade. Top

Spreading Yew - Zone 4

Medium size yew of spreading habit. Dark green foliage withstands heavy shearing. Grows 10', spreading an equal distance.
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Dense Yew - Zone 4

A more compact densely branched yew with dark green foliage. Does well in partial shade. Grows 5', spreading an equal distance.
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Hicks Yew - Zone 4

Narrow yew with upright branching habit. Deep green foliage is covered by red berries in fall. Fast Growing to 12'. Top

Wooward Globe Arborvitae

Globe shaped cultivar that retains its rich green color into winter. Grows to 3'  'Hezt Midget' is smaller at 2'. Gold foliaged forms are also on the market. Top

Emerald Arborvitae - Zone 2

Narrow, compact, pyramidal evergreen shrub. Foliage is a wonderful dark green year round. Slow growing. Excellent hedge or screen. Grows 10-15' high. Easy care. Top

Techny Mission Arborvitae - 2

Popular broad based pyramidal evergreen shrub. Foliage is a wonderful dark green year round. Slow growing. Excellent hedge or screen. Grows best in northern gardens. Grow 10-15' high. Easy care. Top

Canadian Hemlock - Zone 3

Pryamidal shaped evergreen tree. growing to 75'. Graceful branching habit and feathery foliage. Excellent specimen or screen plant. One of the few conifers that is able to tolerate moist soil. An unusual form, T.s. 'Pendula', develops into a low mound of overlapping, pendulous branches. This is an excellent specimen plant. Top

Flowering Shrubs

Rosey Glow Barberry - Zone

Outstanding barberry with new foliage rose-pink marbled with deeper red-purple splotches. The foliage gradually matures to a deep reddish purple. Excellent form and extremely adaptable . Grows to 5-6' high and wide. Best foliage color and health in full sun. Top

Butterfly Bush - Zone 5

Vigorous deciduous shrubs of spreading habit producing long spikes of red, white, lavender, pink, orange-yellow, and dark violet flowers on new growth July-September. Grow 6-8'. Does best in full sun and moist, but well-drained soil. Top

Crimson Pygmy Barberry - 4

One of the most popular Japanese Barberry selections. Low growing deciduous shrub with reddish-purple leaves on purple stems. Excellent color change in the landscape. Great as a low border or accent plant. Best foliage color in full sun. Grow 2' tall, 3-4' wide. Extremely dependable selections available. Top

Rose of Sharon - Zone 5

Upright shrub producing blooms of both single and double form from late June to frost. Colors include white, purple, blue and red. Shrub and tree forms are available. Attractive specimen or shrub border plant. Does best in full sun where soil is well-drained. Top

Annabelle Hydrangea - Zone 3

Fast growing rounded deciduous shrub with clusters of white flowers that may reach 1' across. Bloom lasts throughout the summer and into September. Plant in the shrub border for long-lasting color. Grows 3-5' high and wide. Few pest problems. Top

Nikko Blue Hydrangea - Zone 5

Very popular mound-shaped deciduous shrub. Softball size flowers appear in early summer. Prefers an acidic soil to maintain blue color. Although it grows 4', the plant may freeze to ground in harsh winter, resprouting the
following spring, blooming on new wood. Because it blooms on new wood it is not a reliable bloomer in Michigan. Top

Late Panicle Hydrangea - Zone 3

Upright, spreading, low-branched tree or large shrub. White, changing to pink flowers begin blooming in late July and continue until September. Prefers moist, fertile soil in sun to part shade. Attractive in flower, blooming when other plants are not. 15-25' high, 10-20' wide, although variable in size. Top

Goldfingur Potentilla - Zone 2

Durable, compact rounded shrub with large yellow flowers that bloom til frost. Adapt well to any soil. Grow 3-4' tall and wide. Top

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry - 2

Shrubby tree with rich purple foliage. Produces pink flowers in spring. Good accent in the shrub border. Attractive with conifers in foundation plantings. Does best in full sun where soil is moist, but well-drained. Grow 7'. Top

Little Princess Spirea - Zone 4

Deciduous mounded-shaped shrub having mint-green foliage and flowers of pink to rose-crimson. Flowers appear early to mid summer. Does best in full sun where soil is well drained. Grow to 18". Top

Gold Flame Spirea - Zone 4

Dwarf plant ideal for foundation or foreground in the shrub border. Golden spring foliage turns orange-red in fall. Light red flowers are produced in mid summer. Grows 2-2 1/2. Top

Gold Mound Spirea - Zone 4

Somewhat smaller dwarf plant then the 'Gold Flame' spirea it has creamy yellow leaves all season. It flowers pink in June-July. Top

Dwarf Koren Lilac - Zone 4

Compact lilac with mound-shaped habit. Produces glossy green foliage and
lavender flowers in June. 'Miss Kim' a popular cultivar. Another popular cultivar is 'Palabin' dwarf lilac. It has a more dense growth habit and round leaves. Grow 3-4'. Top

Arrowwood Viburnum - Zone

This fast growing deciduous shrub has flat white flower clusters in June.
Growth habit is upright and foliage turns a brilliant red in autumn. Disease and insect resistant, hardy, with straight gray stems.Grows 8-10'. Does well in sun or partial shade. Top

Mohican Viburnum - Zone 4

Large rounded shrub producing creamy white flowers in late April. Dense heavy dark green foliage is borne on spreading branches. Fruit turns orange-red in August, turning black in September. Grows 15'.
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Doublefile Viburnum - Zone 4

Tall growing deciduous shrub producing white blooms in early spring before
foliage appears. Flowers are flat and look like angels. Beautiful fall color of burgandy graces this plant in the fall. Excellent for screens or naturalizing. Ht. 15-20'. Top

American Cranberrybush Viburnum - Zone 2

Mound-shaped plant of medium growth. Eventually 6-8' high and wide. Foliage is shaped like a small maple leaf. Beautiful burgandy to red fall color is common. Red berries in the fall are attractive to birds and other small animals. Native to the USA it has very few diseases and insects that bother it. Top

Minuet Weigela - Zone 4

Deciduous shrub producing round purple foliage the length of each stem. In June, airy flowering panicles of pink are produced. Branches are widely used in dried arrangements. Does well in sunny or partially shaded locations where soil is well-drained. Grows 10-15'. Top

Variegated Weigela - Zone 4

Dense, mounded low growing shrub producing bright berries that persist into winter. Does best in fertile, moist soil. Sun or partial shade. Grows 4', spreading wider. Top

Java Red Weigela - Zone 4

Deciduous shrub widely used in the landscape as foundation plant or shrub
border. Small flowers appears in June. Coral red berries are produced in profusion during autumn which remain on the plant into winter. Grow 2-3' spreading to 3'. Top

Red Prince Weigela - Zone 4

Deciduous shrub of spreading habit. Herringbone shaped branches have small glossy green foliage. Plants produce small pink flowers in early summer and red fruit during autumn. Good embankment plant. Grows 3', spreading to 10'. Top

Japanese Wisteria - Zone 4

Vigorous climbing vine developing a twisted wood trunk. In spring, fragrant pruple flowers hang from the plant making a spectacular show. Train to cover arbors, trellises or fences also trained for tree forms. May grow 10' a year when established. Top

Roses

Shrub Roses - Zone 4

The color effect in the landscape is spectacular and the multitude of varieties are unending in quality. Choose a site with sunlight, that is well drained and protected from high winds. Soils should be ph 6.0, soft and loose enough to allow roots to penetrate and grow. Feed roses at prescribed times with fertilizers. Prune branching during dormant seasons as necessary for good growth. Rose varieties vary in growth habits from small ground cover to upright and spreading. Excellent in the landscape as specimen, mass planting, borders, shrub hedge or in beds. Top

Rugosa Shrub Rose - Zone 2

The color effect in the landscape is spectacular and the multitude of varieties are unending. Choose a site with sunlight, that is well drained and protected from high winds. Soils should be ph 6.0, soft and loose enough to allow roots to penetrate and grow. Feed roses at prescribed times with fertilizers. Prune branching during dormant seasons as necessary for good growth. Rose varieties vary in growth habits from small ground cover to upright and spreading. Excellent in the landscape as specimen, mass planting, borders, shrub hedge or in beds. Top

Red Rhododendron - Zone 4

Multiples of red specie exist with various color, foliage, shapes and forms ranging from compact to tall stature often growing 12-15'. One of the hardiest reds available today is Nova Zembla, a rugged plant which will stand up in the warmest climates as well. Spring Dawn is an early bloomer and quite tolerant of the growing conditions in the Midwest. Britannia is compact, spreading, with scarlet red, bell shaped flowers borne in medium round trusses. Top

P.J.M. Rhododendron - Zone 3

Cold hardy and heat tolerant rhododendron. Small rounded leaves are green in summer, mahogany colored in winter. Flowers are a bright lavender pink. Grow to 4' high and wide. Top

Emerald 'n' Gold - Zone 5

Low mounding broadleaf semi evergreen shrub with emerald green foliage having gold margins. Grow 3-4'. Does best in full sun where soil is moist, but well-drained. A good foundation or border plant. Top

Blue Holly - Zone 4

A beautiful female holly with lovely red fruits in winter. Foliage is lustrous dark green. Grows slowly to 10' high and wide, although can be maintained at just about any height. Plant with 'Blue Boy' for pollination. Excellent hedge. Top

English Ivy - Zone 4

Excellent hardy evergreen with thick leathery leaves. Used in landscapes as a ground cover or as a climber. Helps control soil erosion and performs well in shaded areas. Top

Japanese Spurge - Zone 4

Excellent and different ground cover for shade, forms a solid mat of gray-green leaves. Flowers are white, borne on 2-5" long spikes in late March or early April. Top

Common Periwinkl

Low growing, mat forming evergreen ground cover spreading medium to fast in a well drained loose organic soil. New growth is a rich green with dainty blue flowers that continue to bloom for a long period. Prefers shade. Top

Perennials

Silver Mound

Artemsia schmidtiana
Color: Silver grey foliage
Bloom: Insignificant
Spacing: 12-18"
Height: 12-15"
Low-growing mound-shaped perennial with fern-like silvery grey foliage. Grows best in cooler areas with well-drained soil. Good accent plant or used in mass plantings. Top

Astilbe 'Fanal'

Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'
Color: Blood red
Bloom: Early-mid summer Spacing: 18-24"
Height: 18-24"
Extremely popular does well in average soil with good moisture. Feed early and in mid season. Top

Vision Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis 'Vision'
A Chinese dwarf astilbe is low compact in flowering reaches a height of 12-15". The plumes are fluffy mauve-pink and appear late summer. Use as a ground cover or edging plant. Is more tolerant of dry soil then other species. Top

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis arundinacea 'Karl Forester'
Color: Cream
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 3-5'
Height: 5-6'
Large upright creamy flower spikes are held from summer into winter. Upright narrow foliage. Excellent cut flower. Tolerant of most soils. Easy to grow, versatile perennial. Excellent background plant. Top

Moonbeam Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Color: Creamy yellow
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 12-18"
Height: 12-18"
Long flowering perennial, producing many creamy-yellow star-like flowers atop a hummock of lacy foliage. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year. Top

Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis
Color: Cherry-red
Bloom: Late spring-fall
Spacing: 12-18"
Height: 12-18"
Heart shaped flowers are held above rich green fern-like foliage suitable for the shaded border, wild flower garden, and rock garden. Well-drained humus soil is ideal. Will not tolerant wet feet or dry soil in summer. Top

White Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
Color: White
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 2-3'
Height: 2-3'
Coarse plant with erect stems and daisylike bright white flowers with an orange center. Heat and soil tolerant. Good cut flowers and attractive to butterflies. Easy to grow. Top

Elijah Blue Grass

Festuca o. 'Elijah Blue'
Blue Fescue Grass
Color: Blue Silver
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 8-lO"
Height: 12-18"
A clumping grass with needle-fine foliage. Forms blue-grey tufts. Good ground cover in non-traffic areas. Dig overgrown clumps, pull apart, and re-plant. Top

Goblin Blanket Flower

Gaillardia 'Goblin'
Color: Deep red and yellow
Bloom: Summer-fall
Spacing: 10-12"
Height: 8-12"
A dwarf perennial flowering from early summer to frost. Attractive deep red flowers have yellow margins. Divide every 2-3 years to prevent overcrowding. Top

Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum
Color: White
Bloom: Spring
Spacing: 10-12"
Height: 8"
Ground cover producing tiny white flowers.in May-June. Green whorled foliage has many culinary uses. Prefers fertile, moist, acidic soil. Harvest leaves and dry for use in sachets. Top

Blue oat Grass

Helicotrichon semp. 'Blue Dat'
Color: Cream
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 18"-24"
Height: 18"-24"
A tall evergreen grass with creamy flower spikes that are held above clumps of narrow blue-grey foliage from summer into winter. Best if planted in masses or groups. Top

Stella de Dro Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Stella de Dro'
Color: Gold
Bloom: Early summer-fall
Spacing: 12-18"
Height: 12"
Award winning dwarf daylily producing fragrant gold flowers with curled back segments above deep green straplike foliage. Continuous bloomer. Top

Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
Color: White
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 12"
Height: 18""
Perennial producing clusters of tiny white bell-shaped flowers on tall stems.
Mahogany-red foliage all season. Plant where soil is moist and high in organic content. 1991 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year. Top

Francee Hosta

Hosta 'Francee'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: Late summer
Spacing: 18"- 24"
Height:l8-24"
Dense foliage is colored rich green, thinly edged in pure white. Leaves are 2-3" wide, becoming heart-shaped with age. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with constant moisture. Clumps can remain undisturbed indefinitely. Top

Frances Williams Hosta

Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Color: White
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 24"
Height: 24"
Blue-green leaf blades rimmed with golden bands. Grows best in rich, well-drained soil with constant moisture and light shade. Top

Gold Standard Hosta

Hosta 'Gold Standard'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: Mid summer
Spacing: 24"
Height: 24"
Robust and vigorous perennial with light gold leaves edged with green. Lavender flowers are held well above rich grey-green foliage. Excellent low maintenance plants for the shade garden. Top

Golden Tiara Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Tiara'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 24-30"
Height: 8-12"
Bold leaved perennial with goldedged green leaves that brighten the shady bed or border. Showy lavender flower spikes rise above the foliage. Top

Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'
Color: Blue-lilac
Bloom: Late Summer
Spacing: 24"
Height: 12-24"
Blue-green leaves with intense flowers rising slightly above the foliage. Grows best in rich, welldrained soil with constant moisture. Top

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta 'Krossa Regal'
Color: Lilac
Bloom: Late summer
Spacing: 24-4s"
Height: 30-36"
Large blue-grey leaves on a vase shaped plant. Requires a moist, well drained rich soil. Top

Sum & Substance Hosta

Hosta 'Sum & Substance'
Color: Light lavender
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 24"
Height: 24-30"
Bold leaved perennial with showy yellow leaves and clusters of purple flowers on tall stems. Great for a color change in the garden.
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Variegated Iris

Iris pallida 'Variegata'
Variegated Iris
Color: Lilac-blue
Bloom: Late spring
Spacing: 24"
Height: 3-4'
Attractive bearded iris with variegated leaves of silvery-green and yellowish white. Wonderfully scented lilac-blue flowers. Divide after flowering. Top

Gayfeather

Color: Mauve
Bloom: Mid summer Spacing: 24"
Height: 24-36"
A fine cut flower. Grassy, linear leaves. Enjoyed by bees and butterflies. Plant in well drained soil. Top

The Rocket

Color: Lemon-yellow
Bloom: Mid summer Spacing: 2-3'
Height: 4-5'
A bold plant with 18-24" long flower spikes. Dark green leaves with deep veins and heavily toothed. Requires moist, cool areas. Top

Peony Hybrid

Paeonia hybrida
Color: Multi
Bloom: Early summer
Spacing: 12-15"
Height: 3'
Popular perennials because of their huge flowers in many shapes, colors and sizes. Plant them in masses for an eye-catching effect. Plant in a well prepared site in moist, well-drained soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and after bloom. Top

Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale
Color: Multi
Bloom: Early summer
Spacing: 18"-18""
Height: 36"
Reliable perennial producing delicate, crepe paper textured, cupshaped blooms with black centers. Produces fern-like foliage. Plant in full sun where soil is well drained. Because foliage dies in mid-summer, plant a companion plant nearby to fill in. Fresh foliage will appear in fall and last through the winter.
• 'Brilliant' Papaver. Vivid fiery red.
• 'Prince of Orange' Papaver. Excellent orange scarlet. Top

Russian Sage

Color: Lavender-blue
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 18""
Height: 3-4'
Foliage is light-green, aromatic, leaves with semi-woody silver grey stems. Spikes of long-lasting flowers make this a striking plant for the herbaceous border. Ukes well drained and sunny sites. 1995 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.
• 'Longin' Perovskia. A more erect form that grows to 36". Top

Blue Boy Garden Phlox

Phlox 'Blue Boy"
Blue Boy Garden Phlox
Color: Light Blue
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 2-3'
Height: 30"
Produces tall masses of light blue flowers. Top

Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides
Color: Green to evergreen
Bloom: Early spring
Spacing: 5-8"
Height: 3'
Easily grown in deep woodlands or stony mulch. A versatile form that tolerates the sun if kept moist. Top

Black Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida
Color: Golden yellow
Bloom: Summer-fall
Spacing: 12-15"
Height: 24-30"
A perennial producing large, golden flowers with black centers. Coarse dark green foliage. Multiplies rapidly. Does best in well drained soil. Top

May Night

SalviColor: Dark violet-blue
Bloom: Summer
Spacing: 18"-18""
Height: 18"-24"

Attractive border perennial producing multi branches which do not require staking due to its compact habit. Drought tolerant. Plant in moist, well drained soil.
• 'Blue Hills' Salvia nemerosa. Pure blue flowers on 20" stems.
• 'May Night' Salvia superba. Indigo-blue flowers on 18" stems.
• 'Rose Queen' Salvia superba. Rose pink flowers on 20-24" stems. Top

Autumn Joy

Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
Color: Pale pink-red
Bloom: Fall
Spacing: 18"-30"
Height: 18"-24"
Known for it's variety of color throughout the year. Reddish pink 34" flower clusters are borne above large succulent blue-green leaves that turn a rusty copper after frost. Top