this hostas heart-shaped leaves have pure white centers with very dark green, wide margins. the variegation is bold and stunning. lavender flowers in mid-summer. developed by hans hanson of minnesota
vibrant lavender-pink, yellow-centered flowers engulf the dense foliage creating a dome of color for over a month. bred by the u of m to withstand very cold winter temperatures. superb for borders, edging, large containers or mass plantings. herbaceous perennial.
the brilliant orange or red flower clusters appear in midsummer. these are followed by attractive green pods that open to release silky "parachutes" to drift away on autumn winds.
blazing star...this native wildflower looks great mixed with other perennials in the border. spikes of lavender flowers appear from summer into fall atop narrow foliage. drought resistant and great cut flower.
succulent upright jade plant-like foliage of lighter green. large hand sized flower heads open in mid-summer and stay through fall. leave flower heads on to provide nice winter interest. does well in any soil.
Add texture and intrigue to the perennial border and containers with this ornamental onion who’s features mimic Medusa’s mythological snakes. The low mound of narrow grey-green foliage curls and twists, with the nodding buds resembling snake eyes before they open and begin to straighten. Flowers are a light amethyst purple forming nearly 2” round clusters that put on a show for nearly a month. Well behaved, it forms clumps that slowly spread with no seedlings. It is largely left alone by rabbits and deer.
this little bluestem is distinguished by its upright habit and beautiful blue foliage and excellent fall color in shades of red, burgundy and purple. think of it as a shorter blue 'karl forester'
as new hostas come and go, this oldie remains as one of the standards. the distinctive upright form and shiny stell-blue foliage are a must for every shade garden. the 6' wide clump is topped with lavender flowers on 6' bloom stalks ... what a clump!
glossy bronze-red foliage is topped with masses of pink flowers in july and august. tolerates high heat and humidity. compared to 'husker's red' this beauty is taller and has much darker foliage which stays darker. nice masses of large pink flowers emerge from july through august in open clusters.
a new england aster. the late flowering 1 1/2 inch blooms of of deep blue flowers sit atop 18" stems of fuzzy, narrow, green leaves are topped in early fal. the plants maintain a mounded habit even while supporting the hundreds of flowers.