Perennials

Looking for a no-fuss perennial? Try 'Church Bells', a new clustered bellflower that's especially refined in terms of performance and flower quality. Well-formed clusters of violet purple flowers are packed onto rich, dark green foliage. Match with its white counterpart, 'Angel Bells'. A great choice for the gardener looking for a pollinator-friendly, deer resistant perennial. Grows 14-18'' tall by 16-20'' wide

Alcea Black Knight “Hollyhock” is a tall handsome plant that is resistant to rust, the stem is covered in 10cm sized crepe like flowers; what are held on strong sturdy stems. Cut back after flowering, the leaves form a nice mound. Alcea are attractive to pollinators. 5-6' tall. Flowers in mid summer

For over 18 years, Jelitto worked to develop a consistent strain of stable, straight color, single flowered Hollyhocks. The Alcea rosea Spotlight Series was introduced by Jelitto in 2010 with multiple single color strains including deep black-purple, red, pink, yellow, and white. Other than their fabulous blossoms, one of the best traits about this series is that the plants are truly perennial, not biennial. Feel free to grow hollyhocks under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees' roots.

Common Name: Lupine This new series of Lupine from HM Clause in France is touted as being more compact, more floriferous, and earlier blooming than the Gallery Series. In height, these are shorter than the popular Popsicle Series. Although Lupines are typically short-lived plants, they really come into their own on warm, sunny days and cool nights when planted in mass. Lupines really come into their own during warm, sunny days and cool nights and look especially lovely when grown in masses with similar varieties. A memorable sight for any garden lover, these beautiful plants grow into well-established clumps, with several stems rising up out of a single base. A bouquet of Lupines has no equal!

Common Name: Lupine This new series of Lupine from HM Clause in France is touted as being more compact, more floriferous, and earlier blooming than the Gallery Series. In height, these are shorter than the popular Popsicle Series. Although Lupines are typically short-lived plants, they really come into their own on warm, sunny days and cool nights when planted in mass. Lupines really come into their own during warm, sunny days and cool nights and look especially lovely when grown in masses with similar varieties. A memorable sight for any garden lover, these beautiful plants grow into well-established clumps, with several stems rising up out of a single base. A bouquet of Lupines has no equal!

Common Name: Lupine This new series of Lupine from HM Clause in France is touted as being more compact, more floriferous, and earlier blooming than the Gallery Series. In height, these are shorter than the popular Popsicle Series. Although Lupines are typically short-lived plants, they really come into their own on warm, sunny days and cool nights when planted in mass. Lupines really come into their own during warm, sunny days and cool nights and look especially lovely when grown in masses with similar varieties. A memorable sight for any garden lover, these beautiful plants grow into well-established clumps, with several stems rising up out of a single base. A bouquet of Lupines has no equal!

Common Name: Lupine This new series of Lupine from HM Clause in France is touted as being more compact, more floriferous, and earlier blooming than the Gallery Series. In height, these are shorter than the popular Popsicle Series. Although Lupines are typically short-lived plants, they really come into their own on warm, sunny days and cool nights when planted in mass. Lupines really come into their own during warm, sunny days and cool nights and look especially lovely when grown in masses with similar varieties. A memorable sight for any garden lover, these beautiful plants grow into well-established clumps, with several stems rising up out of a single base. A bouquet of Lupines has no equal!

A native perennial that provides height and rare color to the garden! A tall, airy plant that creates movement and texture in the garden. Round, denim blue flowers top the vase-shaped habit of green, needle-like leaves. You can easily under plant Blue Flax with other perennials thanks to its habit shape. This perennial starts blooming in spring and continues blooming throughout the summer.

Common Name: Shasta Daisy The first thing you’ll notice about this cute Shasta Daisy is the enormous flower size. The second thing you’ll notice is its incredibly compact, dome-like habit, with flowers produced almost all the way to the ground. 4.5in, creamy white flowers have two rows of very long petals. Flowers are held tight and compact against the attractive, dark green foliage, with a second wave of flowers following the initial wave. Growers will appreciate that ‘Spoonful of Sugar’ is a free-flowering variety. Try growing this cute perennial in containers or in the landscape where it will shine brightly near the front of the border. Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. They mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!

Like little scoops of ice cream, this Shasta Daisy will charm you as it comes into focus in early to midsummer. Intense yellow buds open cream and expand to be near white, fully double, pom-pom-like flowers with small yellow centers. The flowers are 2½-3" wide and totally cover the compact habit of dark green foliage.

Common Name: Shasta Daisy Prized for its durability in the hot, humid summers of the south and its cold tolerance in the north, 'Becky' has proven to be a sturdy, hardy cultivar. Copious amounts of very large, 3in single, white blooms are produced atop strong stems which are ideal for cutting. Despite its height, this variety does not usually require staking. Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in early summer and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!

We knew we had something special with ‘Banana Cream’ when we cut a fresh bouquet of the lemon yellow flowers for the office and two weeks later the flowers still looked as fresh and yellow as the day they were cut. The 4-5" wide flowers are lemon yellow when they open, brightening to light butter yellow and finally to creamy white as they mature. An extra row of ray petals gives the flowers a fuller appearance than truly single varieties. Since it produces flower buds at each axillary shoot, ‘Banana Cream’ blooms prolifically all summer long atop strong, upright stems. Compared to older cultivars, this plant has nicely compact, dark green foliage and exhibits increased disease resistance. It has proven to be a very strong grower and rapid multiplier. Try planting a few in the landscape or combination containers and you’ll be rewarded with loads of blooms for fresh bouquets. Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in early summer and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!Height: 15.0-18.0 Inches Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9 Flower Color: Yellow Shades Foliage Color: Green shades Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Water Requirements: Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Bloomtime: Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Long Blooming Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly Growth Rate: Medium Rapid

Rich lavender flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar was introduced to the trade in 1916, it remains one of the most popular today. Its compact habit and relatively short stature makes it a good choice for edging. This is often said to be the hardiest variety of all Lavender. It is very similar to 'Hidcote'. Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. It is a staple item of every sunny garden, and its dried flowers are widely used in potpourris and arrangements.

‘Essence Purple’ forms a perfect rounded ball-shaped, uniform, dense clump of green, aromatic foliage. In our trials, the plants retained their shape all season without opening up or discoloring. It starts to bloom about 10 days earlier than standard Lavenders such as ‘Hidcote’, producing a profusion of bright blueberry colored flower spikes for many weeks. The stems are just the right length for cutting for fresh or dried bouquets. Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. It is a staple item of every sunny garden, and its dried flowers are widely used in potpourris and arrangements.

Common Name: Lavender, English Lavender Deep violet-purple flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar has been grown for over 50 years, it remains one of the most popular today. Its compact habit and relatively short stature makes it a good choice for edging. It is very similar to 'Munstead.' Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. It is a staple item of every sunny garden, and its dried flowers are widely used in potpourris and arrangements.

Common Name: Lavender, English Lavender Deep violet-purple flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar has been grown for over 50 years, it remains one of the most popular today. Its compact habit and relatively short stature makes it a good choice for edging. It is very similar to 'Munstead.' Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. It is a staple item of every sunny garden, and its dried flowers are widely used in potpourris and arrangements.

Having this plant in your garden will definitely feel like winning the jackpot: useful garden height, vigor in the landscape, and a rich flower color. Bright reddish orange flowers open yellow for a bicolor effect atop a large mound of grass-like, green foliage. After the first flush of flowers, this Kniphofia will continue to rebloom with new flower spikes, staying in bloom for most of the summer. Tested for hardiness in our Michigan zone 6, heavy snowfall winters, and could be hardier with winter mulch and protection. Commonly called Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily for their tall flower spikes. These South Africa natives offer tremendous garden value by combining grass-like foliage with tall flower scapes. An excellent perennial for the middle of the border. The PRIMO® trademark is owned by Walters Gardens, Inc.

This easily distinguishable Heuchera stands out with its large leaves and bright, uniquely colored foliage. 'Wild Rose' forms a dense habit of large, bright rosy purple leaves with deep charcoal gray veining. The prominent dark veining really causes the foliage color pop, making it a great choice for shade. This is the perfect companion plant to the dark-leafed 'Black Pearl'. Upright, dark burgundy rose flower scapes have matching dark buds that open to rosy pink flowers. PRIMO® Heuchera differ from the DOLCE® Series with larger, faster growing habits and a more substanial landscape presence. Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Try cutting a few of the tall flower scapes for fresh bouquets. The PRIMO® trademark is owned by Walters Gardens, Inc.

Stunning contrast for the front of the border with exceptional, dense, purple-black, grass-like foliage. Produces dark lavender flowers in summer that are followed by purple berries in fall, creating additional interest in the landscape. Use en masse as edging, or tuck into mixed containers. Evergreen.