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SZ COMMON NAME A BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
                       
Sm Ajuga Burgundy Glow Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' 3 6-8" 12-18" May-June Bright blue Variegated W F.S Cream, pink & green variegated foliage
Sm Ajuga Chocolate Chip Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' 3 4-6" 10" Apr-May Blue Bronze W F.S Foliage is the color of chocolate chips
Sm Ajuga Purple Brocade Ajuga reptans 'Purple Brocade' 3 8" 12-18" Apr-May Bright blue Bronze W F.S Vigorous growth, Bronze leaves w/ blue flowers
Sm Alyssum Mountain Gold Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold' 3 8-10" 12" Apr-June Rich yellow Green W F Cut back after bloom, Evergreen
Lg Amsonia Willow Amsonia tabernaemontana 3 24-36" 18-24" May-June Steel blue Silver M F.P Low maintenance, Willow like gray to green leaves
Sm Anemone Snowdrop Anemone sylvestris 4 12-20" 12-20" May-June White Green M.W P 2" fragrant flowers, Reblooming
Lg Anise Hyssop Blue Fortune Agastache 'Blue Fortune' 2 24-36" 24-30" July-Sept Blue violet Green N F Drought tolerant, Attracts bees & butterflies
Sm Artemisia Silver Mound Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' 3 6-12" 18" N/A N/A Silver W F.P Striking feathery foliage, Cut off flowers
Md Artemisia Vallerie Finnis Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' 2 18-24" 18-24" Aug-Sept Insignificant Silver W F Striking soft silver foliage, Excellent in bouquets
Lg Aster Alma Potschke Aster novaangiliae 'Alma Potschke' 4 48" 18" Sept-Oct Bright rose Green W F Nice late season bloomer, Attracts butterflies
Sm Aster Alpine Mix Aster 'Alpinus Mix' 3 8-12" 8-12" May-June Pink & lavender Green W F Attracts butterflies
Lg Aster Bluebird Aster laevis 'Bluebird' 4 48" 18-24" Sept-Oct Violet blue Green W F Very showy large plant, Place in back of bed
Sm Aster Jenny Aster dumosus 'Jenny' 3 12" 12" Sept-Oct Red Green W F Compact dome shaped, Beautiful in sunny border
Sm Aster Pinkie Aster alpinus 'Pinkie' 3 8-12" 8-12" May-June Vivid pink Green W F Vivid pink flowers above a neat mound of leaves
Md Aster Purple Dome Aster novaeangilae 'Purple Dome' 4 18" 24" Sept-Oct Purple Green W F Attracts butterflies, Attractive compact form
Sm Aster Woods Blue Aster divaricatus 'Wood's Blue' 4 12-16" 18" Aug-Oct Clear blue Green W F Mildew resistant, Nice dwarf fall blooming flower
Sm Aster Woods Pink Aster divaricatus 'Wood's Pink' 4 12-16" 18" Aug-Oct Clear pink Green W F Mildew resistant, Nice dwarf fall blooming flower
Sm Astilbe Dwarf Pink Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' 4 10" 12" June-July Rosy pink Bronze M P.S Fragrant flowers, Best in deep, moist, rich soil
Lg Astilbe Vision in Pink Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink' 4 32" 18-30" June-July Pale pink Green M P.S Vigorous grower, Tolerant of drought
Md Astilbe Vision in Red Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' 4 15-18" 15-20" June-July Pinkish red Green M P.S Deep red buds open pinkish red, Glossy foliage
Md Astilbe Visions Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' 4 12-24" 15" June-July Raspberry pink Bronze M P.S Fragrant flowers, Best in deep, moist, rich soil
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
  B                    
Md Balloonflower Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii" 3 24" 18" July-Sept Blue Green M.W F.P Balloon-like buds open to large bell-shaped flowers
Sm Balloonflower Astra Blue Platycodon 'Astra Blue' 3 8" 8" July-Aug Blue Green M.W F.P Balloon-like buds open to large bell-shaped flowers
Md Balloonflower Shell Pink Platycodon grandiflorus 'Shell Pink' 3 18-24" 15-24" July-Aug Shell pink Green W F.P Slow to emerge in spring, Balloon-like buds
Md Bergenia Bressingham Ruby Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressingham Ruby' 3 12-18" 12" Apr-May Bright pink Green M.W P.S Evergreen, Don't cut back in fall, Nice fall color
Md Bergenia Winter Glow Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow' 3 12-18" 18" Apr-May Pink Green M.W P.S Evergreen, Don't cut back in fall, Nice fall color
Sm Bleeding Heart Brownie Dicentra 'Brownie' 3 12" 18" Apr-Sept Brownish pink Green M.W P.S Very fine, ferny foliage, Flowers rebloom
Md Bleeding Heart Fernleaf Dicentra eximia 'Zestful' 3 18" 18" May-Sept Pink Green M.W P.S Fringed foliage, Blooms all summer
Sm Bleeding Heart King of Hearts Dicentra 'King of Hearts' 4 8-12" 18" Apr-June Dark rose Blue M.W P.S Ferny foliage, Flowers intermittently in summer
Lg Bleeding Heart Pink Dicentra spectabilis 3 24-36" 24" Apr-May Pink Green M.W P.S Foliage dies back in midsummer
Sm Bleeding Heart Snowflakes Dicentra 'Snowflakes' 3 6-9" 12-18" Apr-July White Green M.W P.S Ferny foliage, Flowers intermittently in summer
Lg Bleeding Heart White Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' 3 24-36" 24" Apr-May White Green M.W P.S Foliage dies back in midsummer
Md Brunnera Jack Frost Brunnera macrophlla 'Jack Frost' 4 12-15" 12" Apr-June Blue Variegated M P.S Silver & green variegated foliage
Md Brunnera Siberian Brunnera macrophylla 3 15-18" 15" Apr-June Clear blue Green M P.S Hear shaped leaves, Blue "forget-me-not" flowers
Md Brunnera Variegata Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' 2 12-15" 12" Apr-June Blue Variegated M P.S Deep green and creamy white variegated foliage
Md Butterfly Flower Asclepias tuberosa 3 18" 18-24" June-Aug Orange Green N F Monarch butterfly food, Drought tolerant
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
                       
Sm Campanula Bavarian Blue Campanula cochleariifolia 'Bavarien Blue' 3 4" 12" June-Aug Sky blue Green M.W F.P Prolific bloomer, Long lasting bell shaped flowers
Lg Campanula Blue Peachbell Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Peachbell' 4 24-30" 18" June-Aug Blue Green W F.P 1" open bellflowers on stalks
Lg Campanula Chettle Charm Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' 4 24-30" 18-24" June-Aug White w/ blue Green M.W F.P Two toned flowers held aloft on wiry stems
Sm Campanula Dickson's Gold Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold' 4 4-6" 20" June-July Clear blue Gold M.W F.P Vibrant gold foliage & lovely clear blue flowers
Sm Campanula Pearl Deep Blue Campanula 'Pearl Deep Blue' 3 8-10" 16" June-Sept Blue Green M.W F.P Large, upward facing, blue, bell-shaped flowers
Sm Campanula Pearl White Campanula 'Pearl White' 3 8-10" 16" June-Sept White Green M.W F.P Large, upward facing, white, bell-shaped flowers
Lg Campanula Rose Canturbury Campanula medium 'Rose Canterbury Bell' 4 30-36" 12-24" May-July Rose Green M.W F.P Tall flower stalks may need staking, Biennial
Sm Candytuft Alexander's White Iberis sempervirens 'Alexander's White' 4 6-9" 18" Apr-June Soft pink & white Green M.W F Evergreen, Sheer flowers after blooming
Sm Candytuft Snowflake Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' 4 8-10" 9-12" Apr-June White Green M.W F Evergreen, Sheer flowers after blooming
Md Catananche Cupid's Dart Catananche caerulea 'Cupid's Dart' 4 12-24" 12-18" July-Sept Lavender Green W F Low maintenance, Interesting seed pods
Md Centaurea Mountain Bluet Centaurea montana 'Mountain Bluet' 3 18-24" 12" May-June Blue Silver gray N F Tolerates dry soil, Cut back for rebloom
Sm Cerastium Snow in Summer Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae 3 6-8" 12-18" May-July White Silver W F Shear after bloom, Drought tolerant, Xeriscape
Sm Cerastium Wooly Cerastium alpinum lanatum 3 2-4" 15-18" May-June White Gray W F Dense mat of wooly leaves, Drought tolerant
Lg Chelone Turtlehead Hot Lips Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 3 24-30" 24-30" July-Aug Pink yellow Green M F.P Snapdragon-like flowers on red stems
Lg Cimicifuga Hillside Black Beauty Cimicifuga ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' 3 60" 24" Aug-Sept Creamy white Purple M F.S Deep purple fine textured foliage, Fragrant
Md Columbine Lime Frost Aquilegia 'Lime Frost' 4 14-18" 14-18" May-June Blue to white Variegated M.W F.P Marbled lime-green foliage
Md Columbine Musik Blau Weiss Aquilegia 'Musik Blau Weiss' 3 18" 12-18" May-June Blue & White Green M.W F.P Compact, low growing, Nice cut flower
Lg Columbine Nora Barlow Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow' 3 26-30" 12-24" May-June Pink, green, red Green M.W F.P Double pink nodding flowers tinged w/ green & red
Md Columbine Oragami Aquilegia 'Oragami' 3 16-18" 16" May-June Blue, pink, red Green M.W F.P Large white flowers with bright colored sepals
Md Columbine Woodside Gold Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' 3 24" 18" May-June Blue to rose Yellow M.W F.P Unusual yellow foliage makes nice contrast
Lg Coral Bells Brandon Pink Heuchera 'Brandon Pink' 2 24-30" 12-15" May-July Bright pink Green M.W P.S Excellent cut flower, Attractive foliage
Md Coral Bells Crimson Curls Heuchera 'Crimson Curls' 3 12-18" 12-18" May-July Creamy white Burgundy M.W P.S Semi-evergreen, Ruffled rich burgundy leaves
Lg Coral Bells Northern Fire Heuchera 'Northern Fire' 2 24-30" 12-15" May-July Bright red Green M.W F.P Attractive bright green foliage
Md Coral Bells Raspberry Ice Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice' 4 12" 24" May-July Pink Silver & burgundy M.W F.P Semi-evergreen, Stunning silver & burgundy foliage
Md Coral Bells Ruby Bells Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells' 3 16" 16" May-Sept Bright red Green M.W F.P Semi-evergreen, Green foliage with dark veins
Md Coral Bells Silver Lode Heuchera 'Silver Lode' 4 12" 20" May-July Pink to white Purple M.W F.P Semi-evergreen, Stunning purple and silver foliage
Sm Coral Bells Snow Angel Heuchera 'Snow Angel' 3 10-12" 12" May-July Medium pink Variegated M.W P.S Semi-evergreen, White and green variegated foliage
Md Coreopsis Baby Sun Coreopsis lanceolata 'Baby Sun' 3 12-20" 12-18" June-Sept Golden yellow Green N F Yellow flowers with red fleck in center
Md Coreopsis Moonbeam Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' 4 18-24" 12" June-Sept Creamy yellow Green N F Drought tolerant, Ever blooming, Fine foliage
Sm Coreopsis Nana Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' 4 6-12" 12" June-Sept Golden orange Green N F Spreading habit, Blooms all summer
Lg Coreopsis Rising Sun Coreopsis grandiflora 'Rising Sun' 4 24-30" 24" July-Sept Golden yellow Green N F Semi-double golden flowers w/ red fleck in center
Md Coreopsis Sunray Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' 3 20-24" 12-18" June-Sept Bright yellow Green N F Semi-double 2-3" blooms, Nice cut flower
Md Coreopsis Sweet Dreams Coreopsis rosea 'Sweet Dreams' 4 18-24" 24" July-Sept White, raspberry Green N F Very fine foliage, 1 1/2" wide flowers
Sm Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularis Moneywort 3 2-4" 14-16" June Yellow Green M.W F.S Rapidly spreading, Evergreen groundcover
Sm Creeping Jenny Golden Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' 4 1-2" 12" June-July Yellow Yellow M.W P.S Rapidly spreading, Evergreen, Chartreuse leaves
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
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Lg Daisy Becky Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' 3 24-36" 18" May-Oct White Green M.W F Divide every few years in late summer
Md Daisy Marconi Leucanthemum x superbum 'Marconi' 4 28" 12-24" May-Oct White Green M.W F 5-6" double flowers, Nice cut flower
Lg Daylily Baja Hemerocallis 'Baja' 3 26" 24" July Velvety red Green M.W F.P Rebloomer, 6" wide flowers
Lg Daylily Bama Music Hemerocallis 'Bama Music' 3 28" 18-24" July Pink & yellow Green M.W F.P Many flowers that bloom only 1 day
Lg Daylily Black Eyed Susan Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Susan' 3 26" 20-30" July Yellow & purple Green M.W F.P 5.5" wide flowers, Reblooming
Md Daylily Buttercurls Hemerocallis 'Buttercurls' 3 24" 24" July Lemon yellow Green M.W F.P Heavily ruffled flowers w/ yellow-green throat
Lg Daylily Carey Quinn Hemerocallis 'Carey Quinn' 3 30" 24" July Velvety red & gold Green M.W F.P Many flowers that bloom only 1 day
Md Daylily Chicago Heirloom Hemerocallis 'Chicago Heirloom' 3 23" 20-30" July Antique pink & white Green M.W F.P Large 5-6" blooms
Lg Daylily Christmas Is Hemerocallis 'Christmas Is' 3 24-30" 18" July-Sept Scarlet red Green M.W F.P Beautiful scarlet blooms with chartreuse throat
Md Daylily Grand Masterpiece Hemerocallis 'Grand Masterpiece' 3 21" 20-30" June-July Purple & lime green Green M.W F.P Fragrant 5.5" flowers, Extended bloom season
Lg Daylily Grape Magic Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic' 3 36" 24" July-Sept Purple Green M.W F.P Reblooming, 4" purple blooms
Md Daylily Happy Returns Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' 3 18" 12" June-Sept Canary yellow Green M.W F.P Reblooming, Ruffled flower
Lg Daylily Heart's Afire Hemerocallis 'Heart's Afire' 3 30" 24" June-July Red Green M.W F.P Many flowers that bloom only 1 day
Lg Daylily Joan Senior Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior' 4 25" 20-30" June-July White Green M.W F.P 6" white flower with lime green throat
Md Daylily Little Business Hemerocallis 'Little Business' 3 18" 12" June Red & white Green M.W F.P Repeat bloomer later in season
Md Daylily Little Grapette Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette' 3 24" 24" June-July Purple Green M.W F.P Many small purple flowers
Md Daylily Mini Stella Hemerocallis 'Mini Stella' 3 12-14" 12-20" June-Sept Bright yellow Green M.W F.P Reblooming, Small upright flowers
Md Daylily Pardon Me Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' 3 18" 12" June-July Bright red & yellow Green M.W F.P Ruffled flowers, Reblooming
Lg Daylily Red Rum Hemerocallis 'Red Rum' 4 24-30" 24" June-July Vivid red Green M.W F.P Repeat bloomer
Lg Daylily Rocket City Hemerocallis 'Rocket City' 3 36" 24" July Orange Green M.W F.P Many flowers that bloom only 1 day
Md Daylily Sherwood Cheer Hemerocallis 'Sherwood Cheer' 3 18-24" 24" June-July Rose & orange Green M.W F.P Large 5.5" flowers
Md Daylily Siloam Double Classic Hemerocallis 'Siloam Double Classic' 4 18-24" 18" June-July Peach pink Green M.W F.P Fragrant 5" ruffled double flowers
Md Daylily Siloam Gumdrop Hemerocallis 'Siloam Gumdrop' 4 18" 24" June-Aug Pink, red & green Green M.W F.P Rebloomer, 3" flowers, Pink with red eye
Md Daylily Siloam Virginia Henson Hemerocallis 'Siloam Virginia Henson' 4 18" 18" June-July Pink w/ red eye Green M.W F.P 4" pink flowers with a ruby red eye & green throat
Lg Daylily South Seas Hemerocallis 'South Seas' 3 24-36" 24-36" June-July Coral Green M.W F.P 5" flowers, Reblooming
Md Daylily Stella d' Oro Hemerocallis 'Stella d' Oro' 3 12-24" 18" June-Sept Gold Green M.W F.P Ever blooming, Abundant flowers
Lg Daylily Strawberry Candy Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy' 4 26" 24" July Pink w/ red eye Green M.W F.P 4 1/2" wide blooms, Repeat bloomer
Lg Daylily Summer WIne Hemerocallis 'Summer Wine' 4 24-30" 24" July Grape violet Green M.W F.P 6" wide blooms with green throat
Md Daylily Tuscawilla Tigress Hemerocallis 'Tuscawilla Tigress' 4 18-24" 18" June-July Orange Green M.W F.P Striking 7" orange flowers with lighter stripe
Lg Delphinium Astolat Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrid' Astolat 3 48" 12-24" June-Aug Raspberry rose Green M.W F 3" long flower heads, Needs to be staked
Lg Delphinium Black Knight Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrid' Black Knight 3 48" 12-24" June-Aug Dark blue Green M.W F 3" long flower heads, Needs to be staked
Lg Delphinium Blue Bird Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrid' Blue Bird 3 48" 12-24" June-Aug Blue white Green M.W F 3" long flower heads, Needs to be staked
Sm Delphinium Blue Butterfly Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly' 3 12" 12" June-Aug Bright blue Green W F Blooms all summer if dead headed, Fine foliage
Lg Delphinium Galahad Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrid' Galahad 3 48" 12-24" June-Aug White Green M.W F 3" long flower heads, Needs to be staked
Lg Delphinium King Arthur Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrid' King Arthur 3 48" 12-24" June-Aug Violet & white Green M.W F 3" long flower heads, Needs to be staked
Md Delphinium Summer Blues Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Blues' 3 12-15" 18" June-Aug Sky blue Green M.W F Compact growth, Blooms all summer
Sm Delphinium Summer Nights Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights' 3 3-6" 12-18" June-Aug Midnight blue Green M.W F Compact growth, Blooms all summer
Sm Dianthus Brilliant Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' 3 6-12" 12-18" May-June Scarlet red Green W F.P Xeriscape plant, Striking red flowers
Sm Dianthus Fire Witch Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Witch' 3 6" 8-12" Apr-June Hot pink Silver W F Dense grayish green foliage
Sm Dianthus Flashing Light Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light' 3 6-8" 12" June-July Red Bronze W F Mat-forming bronze-green foliage
Sm Dianthus Frosty Fire Dianthus x 'Frosty Fire' 2 6" 12-18" May-July Scarlet, white Gray W F Blue-gray foliage, Long blooming
Sm Dianthus Neon Star Dianthus 'Neon Star' 5 5-7" 7" May-Sept Neon magenta Silver blue M.W F Compact, silvery blue foliage
Sm Dianthus Rose Feather Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rose Feather' 4 6" 12" June-July Pink Green W F Single pink flowers with long fringed edges
Sm Dianthus Rosish One Dianthus 'Rosish One' 4 8-12" 12-15" May-July Red, white edge Green M.W F Fragrant, Great plant for front of border
Sm Dianthus Spangled Star Dianthus 'Spangled Star' 5 5-7" 7" May-Sept Red, Pink Green M.W F Long blooming, Red petals, pink serrated edges
Sm Dianthus Sweet William Dianthus barbatus 'Indian Carpet' 4 8-12" 12-18" May-Aug Red, Pink Green M.W F Biennial, Clusters of flowers in reds and pinks
Sm Dianthus Tiny Rubies Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' 3 4-6" 12" Apr-May Double deep pink Green W F Double flowers, Fragrant, Butterflies, Evergreen
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
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Lg Echinacea Big Sky Sunrise Echinacea 'Sunrise' 4 30-36" 18-24" July-Sept Yellow gold Green W F Rose fragrance, Attracts butterflies
Lg Echinacea Big Sky Sunset Echinacea 'Sunset' 4 24-30" 18-24" July-Sept Orange Green W F Electrifying orange blooms, Rose fragrance
Lg Echinacea Doppelganger Echinacea purpurea 'Doppelganger' 4 30-36" 24-36" July-Sept Purple rose Green W F 2nd year, matching flower develops on cone
Md Echinacea Little Magnus Echinacea purpurea 'Little Magnus' 3 12-18" 18" June-Sept Rosy purple Green W F A compact version of Magnus Purple
Lg Echinacea Magnus Purple Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' 3 36" 18-24" July-Sept Rosy purple Green W F Attracts butterflies, Sturdy plant
Lg Echinacea Meadowbright Mango Echinacea 'Mango Meadowbright' 4 24-36" 24-36" July-Sept Orange yellow Green W F.P Attracts butterflies, Fragrant, Drought tolerant
Lg Echinacea Orange Meadowbright Echinacea 'Orange Meadowbright' 4 24-36" 24-36" July-Sept Blood orange Green W F Sweet orange tea fragrance, Attracts butterflies
Lg Echinacea White Swan Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' 3 24-30" 18" June-Sept White Green W F Attracts butterflies, Sturdy plant
Sm Erigeron Sea Breeze Erigeron glaucca 'Sea Breeze' 3 12" 12-18" July-Aug Pink Gray green W F Large daisy-like flowers, Drought tolerant
Lg Eryngium Sapphire Blue Sea Holly Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue' 5 28-30" 18" June-Aug Steel blue Blue W F Striking steel blue flowers, leaves and stems
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
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Md False Dragonhead Miss Manners Physostegia 'Miss Manners' 3 20-24" 18" July-Sept white Green M.W F.P Clump forming, Upright stems w/ spiky flowers
Lg False Dragonhead Vivid Physostegia 'Vivid' 3 24-36" 18" July-Sept Vibrant pink Green M.W F.P Clump forming, Upright stems w/ spiky flowers
Lg False Indigo Baptisia australis 3 36" 36" Apr-May Violet blue Green N F.P Lupine-like flowers, Tolerant of many soils
Md Fern Auriculated Lady Athyrium otophorum 4 12-24" 24" N/A N/A Green M.W P.S Burgundy stems and dark green foliage
Lg Fern Barne's Narrow Male Dryopteris felix-mas 'Barnesii' 4 36" 24" N/A N/A Green M.W P.S Slender, upright fronds
Md Fern Burgundy Lace Athyrium niponicum puctum 'Burgundy Lace' 4 12-15" 12-15" N/A N/A Burgundy M.W P.S Deep, rich burgundy and silver fronds
Md Fern Japanese Painted Athyrium niponicum pictum 4 12-24" 24" N/A N/A Silver M.W P.S Green leaves accented w/ silver and burgundy
Lg Fern Ostrich Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Ostrich' 4 36-48" 24-36" N/A N/A Green M S Fiddleheads are edible
Md Flax Blue Sapphire Linum perenne 'Blue Sapphire' 4 18" 12-18" May-Aug Sky blue Green N F Sky blue flowers at the tips of ferny foliage
Sm Forget me not Victoria Indigo Blue Myosotis sylvatica 'Victoria Indigo Blue' 5 6-8" 6-8" May-June Indigo blue Green M.W P.S Short lived, Self seeding, Use for naturalizing
Sm Fragaria Lipstick Strawberry Fragaria 'Lipstick' 4 4-6" 18" May-Nov Dark rose red Green W F.P Semi-evergreen ground cover
SZ COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Z HT SP BLOOM FLOWER FOLIAGE SOIL SUN COMMENTS
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Md Gaillardia Burgundy Gaillardia grandiflora 'Burgundy' 3 14-20" 10-12" June-Sept Deep wine red Green W F Tolerates poor soil and drought
Md Gaillardia Fanfare Gaillardia x 'Fanfare' 3 18" 18" June-Sept Red & yellow Green W F Unique flower with trumpet shaped petals
Md Gaillardia Goblin Gaillardia grandiflora 'Goblin' 3 12-14" 10-12" June-Sept Red & yellow Green W F Tolerates poor soil and drought, Heavy bloomer
Md Gaillardia Oranges & Lemons Gaillardia 'Oranges & Lemons' 3 18" 20" June-Sept Orange & yellow Green W F Profuse bloomer, Tolerates poor soil & drought
Lg Gas Plant Dictamnus albus 'Purpureus' 3 30-36" 24-30" June-July Pink Green W F.P Glossy foliage w/ lemon fragrance, Cut flower
Sm Gentian Dahurien Gentiana dahurica 4 6-12" 12" July-Aug Intense blue Green W F.P Excellent for borders or rock gardens
Lg Gentian Yellow Gentiana lutea 3 60" 24" July-Aug Bright yellow Green W F Extremely bright and showy yellow flowers
Sm Geranium Ballerina Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina' 4 6" 12" June-July Pink w/ red veins Green M.W F.P Spreading form, Attractive red fall foliage
Sm Geranium Birch Double Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' 4 12" 24" June-July Purplish pink Green M.W F.P Mound forming, Leaves turn red in fall
Md Geranium Bloody Geranium sanguineum 'Bloody' 3 18" 18" June-Sept Magenta Green W F.P Leaves turn red in fall, Attracts butterflies
Lg Geranium Brookside Geranium 'Brookside' 4 24" 24-36" June-Aug Blue lavender Green M.W P Finely cut foliage, Does not get overgrown
Md Geranium Johnson's Blue Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue' 4 18" 24" June-Sept Vivid blue Green W F.P Long lasting flowers, Attracts butterflies
Sm Geranium Max Frei Bloody Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' 4 12" 18" May-Sept Carmine rose Green W F.P Attractive deeply lobed leaves tinged red in fall
Sm Geranium Midnight Rieter Geranium 'Midnight Reiter Seedling' 5 9" 24" June-July Lilac blue Green M.W F.P Slow growing, Stunning foliage and flower contrast
Sm Geranium Purple Pillow Geranium cinereum 'Purple Pillow' 4 6-8" 18-24" June-Oct Reddish purple Green M.W F.P Long bloom time
Md Geranium Rozanne Geranium 'Rozanne' 4 18-20" 24-36" June-Oct Deep violet blue Green M.W F.P Bright red fall foliage, Striking large flowers
Sm Geranium Striped Bloody Geranium sanguineum 'Striatum' 4 6-8" 12" June-Sept Pink, dark veins Green M.W F.P Trailing, spreads quickly, Burgundy fall color
Md Geranium Summer Skies Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' 5 18-24" 18-24" May-Oct Violet blue double Green M.W F.P Finely cut foliage, Lovely double blooms
Sm Geum Geum x borisii 3 12" 12" May-June Bright orange Green N F.P May rebloom in fall
Sm Goatsbeard Dwarf Aruncus aethusifolius 3 8-12" 18-24" June-July Pure white Green M P.S Fine cut foliage, Delicate flowers, Tough plant
Lg Grass Avalanche Feather Reed Calamogrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' 4 3-4' 2-3' June-Sept White, pink tinge Variegated N F.P Attractive variegated foliage, Clump forming
Lg Grass Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii 4 4-7' 4' Aug-Sept Purplish Silver N F.P Native prairie grass, Clump forming
Md Grass Blue Oat Helictotrichon sempervirens 4 24-30" 24" May Blue to tan Blue W F.P Blue to grayish green, slightly arching leaves
Lg Grass Blue Oat Sapphire Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel' 4 30" 24-30" May Bluish white Blue M.W F.P Bright steele blue foliage, Clump forming
Sm Grass Elijah Blue Fescue Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' 4 12" 12-18" Aug-Oct White Blue M.W F Striking blue foliage, Evergreen, Clump forming
Lg Grass Flame Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens' 4 48" 30" Aug-Oct Mauve Green M.W F.P Magenta colored foliage in the fall, Clump forming
Lg Grass Heavy Metal Switch Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' 3 3-4' 2-3' July-Oct Silvery Blue M F Blue leaves turn yellow/red in fall, Clump forming
Lg Grass Karl Foerster Feather Reed Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' 5 4-6' 3-4' June-Sept Red bronze Green N F.P Wheat colored seed heads, Clump forming
Md Grass Lyme Elymus glaucus 4 24" varies Aug-Sept Beige Blue N F Aggressive, Spreading
Md Grass Lyme Blue Dune Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' 4 24" varies Aug-Sept Beige Blue N F.P Intense blue foliage, Spreading
Lg Grass Overdam Feather Reed Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam' 5 3-4' 2' Aug Silvery bronze