HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Armeria - Sea Thrift White Sea Thrift Height: Plant Uses:
Armeria maritima ‘Alba’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
Pure white pompom flowers, blooming slightly later than the pink flowering varieties.
Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift
Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima ‘Dusseldorf Pride’
Height: Plant Uses:
Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Long considered the best pink variety with rosy-magenta flower heads.
Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima ‘Nifty Thrifty’
Height: Plant Uses:
Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Forms a low mound of narrow green leaves edged in creamy white, bright pink flowers.
Ruby Sea Thrift Height: Plant Uses:
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 3
This variety has burgundy foliage with magenta-pink flowers. Foliage will green up in summer.
Silver Mound
Artemisia - Wormwood, Sage Silver Queen Sage Height: Plant Uses:
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver Queen’ 24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 2
Intense silver gray foliage, produces small silver-white flowers. Vigorous growing.
Silver Mound Height: Plant Uses:
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ 10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging, Borders
Exposure/Hardiness:
) - Zone 2
Feathery, silver-gray leaves form a beautiful compact dome. Plants should be trimmed back in late June to prevent the stems from getting floppy.
Silver Brocade Height: Plant Uses:
Oriental Limelight
Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Edging
Exposure/Hardiness:
) - Zone 2
Bright silvery-white scalloped foliage forms a thick mat. Similar in appearance to Dusty Miller.
Oriental Limelight Height: Plant Uses:
Artemisia vulgaris ‘Oriental Limelight’ 2-3’ (60-90 cm) Edging
Exposure/Hardiness:
) - Zone 2
Upright growing habit with medium green leaves that are marbled with creamy-yellow to ivory.
Aruncus - Goat’s Beard
Giant Goat’s Beard
Dwarf Goat’s Beard
Aruncus aethusifolius
Height: Plant Uses:
Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
8-12” (20-30 cm) Dried Flower
Forms a compact clump of dark green astilbe-like foliage, creamy-white flowers on upright panicles. Prefers moist soil conditions.
Giant Goat’s Beard
Aruncus dioicus
Height: Plant Uses:
Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness: ) - Zone 3
4-6’ (120-180 cm) Dried Flower
Spectacular cream-coloured plumes held above elegant, lacy leaves forming a very dense and bushy clump. Prefers moist soil conditions.
Asclepias - Butterfly Weed Butterfly Flower Height: Plant Uses:
Asclepias tuberosa 24” (60 cm) Borders
Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness: ) Zone 4
A guaranteed magnet for butterflies. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves with deep orange flowers. Breaks dormancy late, so be patient.
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Butterfly Flower