BLACK PEARLS ASTILBE (pg

Dwarf Rhone Aster Dwarf Rhone Aster

Bressingham Beauty Astilbe Bressingham Beauty Astilbe

Black Pearls Astilbe Black Pearls Astilbe Razzle Dazzle Astilbe Razzle Dazzle Astilbe

Visions in Pink Astilbe Visions in Pink Astilbe

PURPLE BEAUTY ASTER

Aster - Aster

Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Beauty’

HEIGHT: 30-36” (75-90 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 A New England aster with a profusion of deep purple flowers on tall, sturdy stems. ROSE BEAUTY ASTER Aster novae-angliae ‘Rose Beauty’ HEIGHT: 30-36” (75-90 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 A New England aster with an abundance of deep pink flowers on tall, sturdy stems. RHONE ASTER Aster sedifolius HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Forms a bushy clump of soft, ferny leaves. Small violet-blue flowers with yellow centers in fall. DWARF RHONE ASTER Aster sedifolius ‘Nanus’ HEIGHT: 10-12” (20-30 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 A shorter version of Rhone Aster with loads of starry, lilac-blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.

Astilbe - Astilbe

BRIDAL VEIL ASTILBE Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’

HEIGHT: 24-30” (60-75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Large open plumes of pure white flowers; one of the best bloomers. Deep green, glossy foliage. BRESSINGHAM BEAUTY ASTILBE Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bressingham Beauty’ HEIGHT: 36” (90 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 This tall selection has long, arching plumes of dusty salmon-rose flowers. Deep green foliage. FANAL ASTILBE Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’ HEIGHT: 20-24” (50-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Dark blood-red flowers; one of the earliest reds to bloom. Foliage is bronze red turning to green. RAZZLE DAZZLE ASTILBE Astilbe x arendsii ‘Razzle Dazzle’ HEIGHT: 22-25” (55-65 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 New listing for 2022. Showy purplish, dark-rose plumes with dark green foliage. BLACK PEARLS ASTILBE Astilbe chinensis ‘Black Pearls’ HEIGHT: 20-28” (60-75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 New listing for 2022. Large flower plumes are purple with a hint of blue. Foliage is dark green. VISION SERIES ASTILBE Astilbe chinensis HEIGHT: 16-18” (40-45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 This series is noted for its drought and sun tolerance. Bronze-green foliage.

Cultivar Description Vision in Pink pale pink plumes Vision in Red deep purple-red plumes

YOUNIQUE SERIES ASTILBE Astilbe

HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 This series is noted its earlier bloom time, compact growing habit and improved disease resistance.

Cultivar Description

Younique Ruby Red™ upright ruby-red plumes

Younique Silvery Pink™ showy plumes of shell pink flowers with silver overtones

Younique White™ fragrant, triangular ivory-white plumes

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Baptisia - False Indigo

BLUE FALSE INDIGO Baptisia australis

HEIGHT: 36-48” (90-120 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Plants form a tall, bushy clump of gray-green foliage with long spikes of violet-blue flowers. Drought tolerant once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. BURGUNDY BLAST FALSE INDIGO Baptisia australis ‘Burgundy Blast’ HEIGHT: 36-40” (90-101 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 New listing for 2022. Dark wine purple flowers are produced over dark blue-green foliage.

Bellis - English Daisy

ROMINETTE MIXTURE ENGLISH DAISY Bellis perennis ‘Rominette’

HEIGHT: 6-8” (15-20 cm) BLOOMING TIME: April to June PLANT USES: Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Quilted, button-like flowers in shades of red, white or pink. It is considered to be a biennial.

Bergenia - Elephant’s Ear

HEARTLEAF BERGENIA Bergenia cordifolia

HEIGHT: 12-18” (30-45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: April to June PLANT USES: Borders, Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Large, glossy green leaves take on red tones throughout the fall. Clusters of magenta-pink flowers in early spring. DRAGONFLY™ SAKURA BERGENIA Bergenia cordifolia ‘Sakura’ HEIGHT: 10-14” (30-45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: April to June PLANT USES: Borders, Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 A profuse spring bloomer with pink, semi-double flowers that look similar to cherry blossoms. Compact glossy foliage turns dark purple in fall.

Brunnera - Bugloss

ALEXANDER’S GREAT BUGLOSS Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ HEIGHT: 14” (45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 New listing for 2022. Large, heavily silvered, heart-shaped leaves. Sky blue flowers in spring.

JACK FROST BUGLOSS Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Shimmering, silver leaves with strong dark green veins. Blooms in early spring with tiny clusters of blue forget-me-not like flowers. 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year. LOOKING GLASS BUGLOSS Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 A sport of ‘Jack Frost’ with distinctively different foliage. Large, heart-shaped leaves are almost pure silver with a narrow green rim. Masses of sky-blue flowers in spring. VARIEGATED BUGLOSS Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’ HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Huge leaves with irregular, creamy white leaf margins are striking from a distance. Baby blue forget-me-not like flowers are a nice contrast to the foliage.

Calamintha - Calamint

CALAMINT Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

HEIGHT: 12-15” (30-38 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to September PLANT USES: Borders, Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 4 An excellent groundcover for sunny, dry areas, this plant forms a slowly spreading clump of glossy green, strongly mint-scented foliage. Small white to light blue flowers throughout the season. 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Burgundy Blast False Indigo Burgundy Blast False Indigo

Dragonfly Sakura Bergenia Dragonfly Sakura Bergenia Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Photo courtesy of Terra Nova

Alexander’s Great Bugloss Alexander’s Great Bugloss

Rapido Blue Clips Rapido Blue Clips Rapido White Clips Rapido White Clips

Rapido Blue Clips Rapido Blue Clips Rapido White Clips Rapido White Clips

Takion Blue Peachleaf Bellflower Takion Blue Peachleaf Bellflower

Campanula - Bellflower

RAPIDO BLUE CLIPS Campanula carpatica ‘Rapido Blue’

HEIGHT: 6-8” (15-20 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to September PLANT USES: Borders, Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Violet-blue, cup-shaped, upward facing flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom. RAPIDO WHITE CLIPS Campanula carpatica ‘Rapido White’ HEIGHT: 6-8” (15-20 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to September PLANT USES: Borders, Edging EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, white flowers. Dark green foliage forms a compact, rounded clump. Deadhead for continuous bloom. WHITE CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER Campanula glomerata ‘Alba’ HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 2 Upright growth habit with dark green foliage and clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers. CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’ HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 2 Rich violet-purple clusters of bell-shaped flowers; one of the best selections for cut-flowers. FREYA CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER Campanula glomerata ‘Freya’ HEIGHT: 16-18” (30-45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Delicate lilac-purple flowers are star-shaped and cover the sturdy upright stems that arise from clumps of coarse green leaves. TAKION BLUE PEACHLEAF BELLFLOWER Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion Blue’ HEIGHT: 16-20” (30-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 This strain is unique for its compact form. Very large, 2-2.5”, outfacing lavender-blue flowers. TAKION WHITE PEACHLEAF BELLFLOWER Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion White’ HEIGHT: 16-20” (30-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Very large, 2-2.5” outfacing white flowers; compact plant habit. Deadhead for continued blooming.

Cupids Dart Cupids Dart

CUPID’S DART

Catananche - Cupid’s Dart

Catananche caerulea

HEIGHT: 18-30” (45-70 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Papery, lavender-blue flowers with a maroon eye. Gray-green foliage forms a tidy clump.

Centaurea - Cornflower

Amethyst Dream Cornflower Amethyst Dream Cornflower

PERSIAN CORNFLOWER Centaurea dealbata rosea

HEIGHT: 18-30” (45-75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Rosy-purple flower heads are deeply fringed. Gray-green foliage is deeply lobed. AMETHYST DREAM CORNFLOWER Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’ HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Unique, flared petals are amethyst in colour. Plant forms a compact mound of soft green foliage. AMETHYST IN SNOW CORNFLOWER Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’ HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to July PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Pure white, trumpet-like petals with a dark purple center. Soft green foliage.

Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer

SNOW-IN-SUMMER Cerastium tomentosum

HEIGHT: 6-8” (15-20 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June PLANT USES: Slopes, Groundcover EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2 Small, silvery-gray leaves form a low carpet and when in bloom are covered in white flowers.

Chelone - Turtlehead

PINK TURTLEHEAD Chelone obliqua

HEIGHT: 24-36” (60-90 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Stiff spikes of rose-pink flowers on dark green foliage. Very showy for the autumn season.

TINY TORTUGA PINK TURTLEHEAD Chelone lyonii ‘Tiny Tortuga’

HEIGHT: 12-16” (30-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Large, deep pink flowers are uniquely shaped. Foliage is glossy, dark green and has a compact growth habit.

Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum

DREAMWEAVER® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jefdream’

HEIGHT: 30” (75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Soft, mauve coloured flowers; yellow centre with flared trumpet shaped petals on the margins. FIRESTORM® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jefstorm’ HEIGHT: 22” (55 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Deep red flower petals contrast with a bright yellow centre. Upright growth habit.

MORDEN CAMEO MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Grayish-green foliage has a nice upright form, an abundance of double creamy-white flowers.

MORDEN CANARY MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Bright green foliage with sturdy stems produce double yellow flowers for the autumn season.

MORDEN DELIGHT MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Deep green foliage with a profusion of orange-red fall blooms.

MORDEN FIESTA MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18” (45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 This variety produces a profusion of double violet-purple flowers for the fall.

MORDEN GARNET MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18” (45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Deep red, double flowers. Plant has compact growth habit. POWER SURGE® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jefsurge’ HEIGHT: 18” (45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 The latest introduction to the Firecracker series. The selection is noted for its fully double red flowers, compact growth habit.

PRAIRIE LAVENDER MUM Chrysanthemum x morifolium

HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 This variety produces a profusion of lavender-pink flowers for the fall season. SHOWBIZ® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jefbiz’ HEIGHT: 18” (45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 A compact plant with an abundance of small, light purple, pompom flowers.

Pink Turtlehead Pink Turtlehead

Firestorm Chrysanthemum Firestorm Chrysanthemum

Morden Cameo Chrysanthemum Morden Cameo Chrysanthemum

Morden Fiesta Chrysanthemum Morden Fiesta Chrysanthemum

Tiger Tail Tiger Tail®® Mum Mum

American Dream Tickseed American Dream Tickseed

Mini Stars New Millenium Delphinium Mini Stars New Millenium Delphinium

Delphina Dk. Blue White Delphina Dk. Blue White Delphinium Delphinium Delphina Rose White Bee Delphina Rose White Bee Delphinium Delphinium

STARDUST® MUM

Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum

C. x morifolium ‘Jefdust’

HEIGHT: 22” (55 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Bronze flower buds open to a dusty bronze flower which fades to rose as flower matures. SUNCATCHER® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jefsun’ HEIGHT: 30” (75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Beautiful double yellow flowers with slightly flared, trumpet shaped petals. TIGER TAIL® MUM C. x morifolium ‘Jeftail’ HEIGHT: 30” (75 cm) BLOOMING TIME: August to October PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Peachy-orange buds open to blossoms of tangerine eventually fading to a light yellow.

Convallaria - Lily of the Valley

LILY OF THE VALLEY Convallaria majalis

HEIGHT: 4-6” (10-15 cm) BLOOMING TIME: April to May PLANT USES: Groundcover EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:   Zone 3 Fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring. Excellent groundcover.

Coreopsis - Tickseed

EARLY SUNRISE TICKSEED Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’

HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to September PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Bright golden-yellow, semi-double flowers, compact growth habit and long flowering season. AMERICAN DREAM TICKSEED Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’ HEIGHT: 8-16” (20-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to September PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Small, rose-pink daisies with yellow centers cover fine, thread-like foliage.

Delphinium - Larkspur

BLACK KNIGHT DELPHINIUM Delphinium elatum ‘Black Knight’

HEIGHT: 4-6’ (120-180 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Deep midnight-violet blossoms with a dark bee. May require staking. MINI STARS NEW MILLENNIUM DELPHINIUM Delphinium elatum ‘Mini Stars’ HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 Showy spires of purple, blue, mauve, pink, lilac or cream held above a compact mound of sturdy deep green foliage. DELPHINA™ SERIES DELPHINIUM Delphinium elatum HEIGHT: 18-20” (45-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3

Cultivar Description Delphina Dark Blue Black Bee dark blue flowers with black centres Delphina Dark Blue White Bee dark blue-purple flowers with white centres Delphina Light Blue White Bee light blue flowers with white centers Delphina Rose White Bee rose-pink flowers with white centers

DWARF DELPHINIUM Delphinium grandiflorum

HEIGHT: 12-18” (30-45 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to August PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:  Zone 3 These varieties produce showy displays of flowers above low mounds of lacy green leaves.

Cultivar Description

Blue Butterfly bright blue flowers; remove faded flowers to promote repeat blooming Summer Cloud blue flowers with white bee; remove faded flowers to promote repeat blooming Summer Morning soft-pink flowers; faded flowers to promote repeat blooming

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