Dennis’ perennial picks

DENNIS’ PERENNIAL PICKS Dennis Morgeson Agent For Horticulture Washington County Kentucky

Washington County Cooperative Extension Service 211 Progress Avenue Springfield KY 40069

DISCLAIMER  You will notice peonies, iris, phlox, daylilies, hardy hibiscus, etc. are missing from this class…well I love them as well but they are so important to any perennial beds that they deserve their own classes….  Join us for these Wheelbarrow Series Classes….  Phlox April 5th  Hardy Hibiscus April 12th  Daylilies September 13th  Peonies September 27th

ACHILLEA “CORONATION GOLD”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium to Tall 24-36" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy, Clay Flower / Accent: Yellow / Yellow

ACHILLEA “PAPRIKA”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 2' (Plant 14" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy, Clay Flower / Accent: Red / Red

BAPTISIA “BLUEBERRY SUNDAE” Vibrant indigo blue spires produce an excellent floral display atop the compact, upright mound of blue-green foliage. This vigorous native cultivar looks great in the garden all season.

Fall Interest Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant Attracts: Butterflies Resists: Deer Native to North America

BAPTISIA “LEMON MERINGUE”

Features An impressively vigorous native cultivar. Long, charcoal grey stems carry the cool lemon yellow flowers, producing an excellent floral display atop the compact, upright mound of blue-green foliage.

Award Winner Fall Interest Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant

BAPTISIA “SPARKLING SAPPHIRES�

Baptisia 'Sparkling Sapphires' is a 2015 Hans Hansen creation that gives us a compact rich, dark blue flowering selection of the popular and durable redneck lupine.

Baptisia 'Sparkling Sapphires' forms a 2.5' tall x 3' wide deciduous, deer-resistant clump, topped for us in late April with spikes of scrumptious dark blue flowers. Either wet or dry soils are fine as long as the plants receive all day sun.

- See more at: http://www.plantdelights.com/BaptisiaSparkling-Sapphires-for-sale/buy-Sparkling-SapphiresRedneck-Lupine/#sthash.Db6LGavU.dpuf

BAPTISIA “SCREAMINYELLOW�

Baptisia 'Screamin' Yellow' is a selection of Baptisia sphaerocarpa from native plant guru Larry Lowman.

Compared to our Texas and Oklahoma collections, the leaves on this Arkansas selection are slightly larger and more yellow-green. In our gardens, Baptisia 'Screamin' Yellow' makes a 3' tall x 5' wide deer-resistant clump, topped in late April/early May with stunning 11" spikes of bright yellow flowers. For a drought-tolerant perennial and a great spring show, it don't get no better than this. - See more at: http://www.plantdelights.com/Baptisiasphaerocarpa-Screamin-Yellow-for-sale/Buy-ScreaminIndigo#sthash.H3jc3aUq.dpuf

HARDY AGERATUM “WAYSIDE”

Perennials Height: Short 15" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue

JAPANESE ANEMONE “HONORINE JOBERT”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 3-4' (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Mid-Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay

JAPANESE ANEMONE “ROBUSTISSIMA”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 36" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Early Fall to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Pink

JAPANESE ANEMONE “MARGARETTE”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 24" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Early Fall to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Rose / Rose

HARDY GERANIUM “ROZANNE”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 20" (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy, Acidic Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue

HARDY GERANIUM “PURPLE WHO”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 4-6" (Plant 12" apart) Bloom Time: Late Spring to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal Flower / Accent: Burgundy / Purple

CLEMATIS “SWEET SUMMER LOVE”

Type: Perennials, Vines, Shrubs Height: Tall 12' (Plant 4' apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy Flower / Accent: Burgundy / Purple

HELLEBORE WINTER JEWELS “AMBER GEM”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 12" (Plant 2' apart) Bloom Time: Early Spring to Late Spring Sun-Shade: Mostly Sunny to Full Shade Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy Flower / Accent: Yellow / Red

HELLEBORE “ROSE QUARTZ” Type: Perennials Height: Short 12" (Plant 2' apart) Bloom Time: Early Spring to Late Spring Sun-Shade: Mostly Sunny to Full Shade Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy Flower / Accent: White / Pink

COLUMBINE “SONGBIRD CARDINAL”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 24-28" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Spring to Early Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy Flower / Accent: Rose

COLUMBINE “CLEMENTINE BLUE”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 18" (Plant 12-15" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Spring to Early Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady Zones:3-9 Soil Condition: Normal Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue

HYSSOP “BLUE BOA”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 2' (Plant 16" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 5-10 Soil Condition: Normal

HYSSOP “GOLDEN JUBILEE”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 20" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 5-10 Soil Condition: Normal

HYSSOP “TANGO”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 12-18" (Plant 15-18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid-Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones:5-10 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Red / Orange

HOLLYHOCK “OLD FARMYARD” Type: Perennials Height: Tall 6-8' (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Mixed / Mixed

HOLLYHOCK “LAS VEGAS”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 5' (Plant 2' apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Mixed / Mixed

HOLLYHOCK “RUGOSA”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 6-8' (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal

CONEFLOWER “CHEYENNE SPIRIT”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 2' (Plant 2' apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic

CONEFLOWER “PRAIRIE SPLENDOR”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 24" (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal

CONEFLOWER “EVENING GLOW”  Type: Perennials  Height: Medium 20-24" (Plant 18" apart)  Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall  Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade

 Zones: 3-9  Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic  Flower / Accent: Yellow / Rose

CONEFLOWER “POW WOW”  Type: Perennials

 Height: Medium 2' (Plant 18" apart)  Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall  Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade  Zones: 3-8  Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic

 Flower / Accent: Rose / Purple

RUDBECKIA “GOLDSTURM”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 24" (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Mid-Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy, Acidic Flower / Accent: Yellow

RUDBECKIA MAXIMA

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 5-7' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Late Spring to Mid-Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy, Acidic Flower / Accent: Yellow / Yellow

RUDBECKIA “HENRY EILERS”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 4-5' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Yellow

RUDBECKIA “AUTUMN SUN”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 4-5' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Mid-Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Clay, Sandy Flower / Accent: Yellow

RUDBECKIA “PRAIRIE SUN”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium to Tall 2 1/2' - 3' (Plant 12" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy, Acidic Flower / Accent: Orange

VERBENA BONARIENSIS

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 3-4' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 6-10 Soil Condition: Normal Flower / Accent: Lavender

COREOPSIS “ROUTE 66”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 26" (Plant 2' apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Yellow / Red

COREOPSIS “CRÈME BRULEE” Type: Perennials Height: Medium 16-20" (Plant 30" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid-Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Yellow / Yellow

COREOPSIS “EARLY SUNRISE”  Type: Perennials  Height: Medium 20" (Plant 18" apart)

 Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid-Fall  Sun-Shade: Full Sun  Zones: 4-9  Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy  Flower / Accent: Yellow / Yellow

COREOPSIS “SWEET DREAMS”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 18" (Plant 15" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 5-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: White / Red

ASTER “BLUEBIRD” Type: Perennials Height: Tall 4' (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue

ASTER “PURPLE DOME”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 18" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Purple / Purple

BOLTONIA “SNOWBANK”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 4-5' (Plant 24 "apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Late Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal Flower / Accent: White / White

SALVIA “ENDLESS LOVE”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 14-20" (Plant 20" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Lavender / Blue

SALVIA “PLUMOSA”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 18" (Plant 16" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Lavender / Red

SALVIA “DIMENSION BLUE”

Type: Perennials Height: Shot 8-10" (Plant 12-15" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy

BEE BALM “PARDON MY PLUM” Characteristics Duration: Perennial Height Category: Short Garden Height: 10 - 14 Inches Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches Spread: 22 - 28 Inches Flower Colors: Purple Flower Shade: magenta purple Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Dark green Habit: Clump Forming

BEE BALM “LADY LILAC” Characteristics Duration: Perennial Height Category: Short Garden Height: 10 - 14 Inches Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches Spread: 22 - 28 Inches Flower Colors: Purple Flower Shade: light lilac purple Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: Dark green Habit: Clump Forming

MONARDA “JACOB CLINE”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 4-5' (Plant 14-18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 4-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Red / Red

DIANTHUS “FIREWITCH�

(D. gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch') Vivid color and spicy carnation-like fragrance. An outstanding selection of Cheddar Pinks praised for its profuse bloom display, the spicy clove scent of its upfacing flowers of vivid violet-rose and its attractive mats of low, silver-blue, evergreen foliage. Blooms heaviest in early summer and often flowers again in early fall. Grows 6 to 8 inches tall.

JOE PYE WEED “GATEWAY”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall to 6' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Rose / Red

JOE PYE WEED “BABY JOE�

Fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies. A very compact selection of Joe-Pye Weed that forms nice clumps only 24 to 30 inches tall. Well-branched purplish stems with dark green leaves support masses of mauvepurple flowers in late summer that continue until frost.

HELENIUM “MARDI GRAS”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 36" (Plant 18-24" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 4-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Orange / Yellow

HELENIUM “SALSA”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 18-20" (Plant 20-24" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Red / Orange

HELENIUM “SOMBRERO”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 24-30" (Plant 20-24" apart) Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay Flower / Accent: Yellow / Yellow

HARDY FERN “AUTUMN BRILLIANCE”

Type: Perennials Height: Short 18-24" (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Not Applicable Sun-Shade: Half Sun/ Half Shade to Full Shade Zones: 5-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy

OSTRICH FERN “THE KING”

Type: Perennials Height: Tall 3-7' (Plant 3-4' apart) Bloom Time: Not Applicable Sun-Shade: Half Sun/ Half Shade to Full Shade Zones: 2-6 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic

HARDY FERN “LADY”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 2-3' (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Not Applicable Sun-Shade: Mostly Sunny to Full Shade Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Clay

HELIOPSIS “VENUS�

Non-stop bloom from July until frost. Huge, semi-double, 3 to 5 inch golden-yellow flowers are immensely showy and long-lasting, produced in profusion on strong-stemmed, clump-forming, 30 to 36 inch plants. Drought tolerant and easy to grow in any well-drained soil.

HEUCHERA “BERRY TIMELESS”

PPAF)-Blooms continuously for months. Low, 6 inch mounds of minty green foliage with a silvery overlay send up numerous 18 to 20 inch spikes bearing light pink flowers. The blooms age to lovely, deep rose and dry in place on the stem creating a gorgeous long-lasting display.

HEUCHERA “AMETHYST MYST”

Silvery-coated leaves have a metallic sheen. The amethyst-purple foliage is overlaid with silvery-blue, the undersides rich royal purple. Pinkish-white flower sprays top 22 to 26 inch purplish stems. Forms impressive clumps. One of our favorites!

HEUCHERA “GEORGIA PEACH�

(P.P.19375) Exceptional tolerance to heat and humidity. In spring the huge, 8 inch leaves are peach-orange with a silvery overlay. Foliage intensifies to rose-purple with a frosted veil by fall. Bears dainty cream flowers in early summer on 30 inch spikes.

KNIPHOFIA “PAPAYA POPSICLE�

A poker with a twist! 'Papaya Popsicle' is an all-summer bloomer which has a very short compact habit. A prolific bloomer with spikes of flowers the color of ripe papayas.

Charming, grass-like foliage looks neat all summer! Great for small gardens or in a container. Loved by hummingbirds!

KNIPHOFIA “ORANGE VANILLA POPSICLE”

A two-toned beauty topped with flower spikes of red orange over the creamy white on the bottom. 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' has the reblooming, short, grassy leaves and compact habit of the others in the series.

Hummingbirds love this plant!

KNIPHOFIA “FIRE GLOW”

'Fire Glow' sets the garden aflame! Enjoy an enormous flower display each year from August to frost. This lovely dwarf Kniphofia has large bicolor orange and red flower spikes. Hummingbird heaven!

KNIPHOFIA “LEMON POPSICLE”

Sweet, lemon-yellow spikes cover this fantastic poker.

Dwarf habit with great grassy foliage. Blooms and blooms on short flower spikes. Easy to grow in full sun. Earliest poker to bloom for us. Easy to grow in full sun. Loved by hummingbirds!

SEDUM “BIRTHDAY PARTY”

Bred for a compact habit that doesn't open up and large flower heads, this outstanding Sedum from our PARTY HARDY™ Series will dazzle you in late summer or fall with its huge, deep rose pink flower heads. The purple brown tinted leaves provide color before the blooms. 11”

SEDUM “CHOCOLATE DROP”

Upright mounds of lightly scalloped, glossy dark chocolatebrown leaves make a great addition to the border or the rockgarden. Soft rose-colored flowers top and accent the foliage.

Mix with golds and bronzes for an unforgettable effect. So round and chocolatey, you'll want to "kiss" them! 10”

SEDUM “MR. GOODBUD”

This dusky S. spectabile hybrid has tight foliage and strongly contrasting colors between its light buds and dark mauve flowers. Richer tones and better foliage than S. 'Brilliant'. Upright habit and short stature. Won an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS in 2006. 17”

SEDUM “THUNDERHEAD”

Huge, deep rose flower heads that look like Oregon's summer thunderhead clouds. Very stout, upright stems are a mid-border marvel. Handsome, grey-green foliage is the perfect foil for the dramatic long lasting flowers. One of the most majestic Sedums TERRA NOVA® has introduced.

CATMINT “SIX HILLS GIANT”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium to Tall 3' (Plant 24" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Purple / Purple

CATMINT ‘WALKERS LOW”

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 30" (Plant 3' apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones: 3-8 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Blue / Blue

SWITCHGRASS “SHENANDOAH” The brightest red Panicum by a long shot. Experienced horticulturalists have mistaken it for Imperata at first glance. It colors up by June and the flowers are also red.

The shortest of the group and also the slowest grower, perhaps due in part to its lack of chlorophyll. This will probably be the most popular Switchgrass ever!

Introduced by Dr. Hans Simon of Germany. Nothing comes close to the fall color displayed by this grass! 3”

FEATHER REED GRASS “KARL FORESTER”

One of the most popular garden grasses in the world, 'Karl Foerster' is known for its ease of culture, tidy vertical habit and beautiful feathery blooms. In mid summer flowers open a creamy white tinged with pink. As they age they become narrow plumes of golden straw and last well into winter. 6”

SWITCHGRASS “NORTHWIND”

Wow! An unequivocally upright steel blue panicum selected by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in Springfield, WI. It was the only one of our 13 trial varieties still standing after Hurricane Floyd! And the drought of '99? No problem. Wide, thick leaf blades are a bit more substantial than those of the other blues. A golden yellow color in the fall. 5”

GIANT REED GRASS “PEPPERMINT STICK” This wonderful deer-resistant grass, native to Mediterranean freshwater wetlands, has long been a favorite of gardeners. The only drawback was the fading of the leaf variegation in warm weather. Arundo 'Peppermint Stick', imported from the Shanghai Botanic Garden by plantsman Greg Speichert, solves that with striped leaves just as vivid in summer as in spring. Arundo 'Peppermint Stick' forms sturdy 12' tall canes, adorned with wide green and white striped leaves. In fall, the clumps are topped with 18" tall bronze-colored plumes.

Arundo may get too large for small gardens, but it is NOT an invasive plant (displacing natives in functioning ecosystems) as I read in some eco-Nazi literature. 12”

SWITCHGRASS “DALLAS BLUES” Named after the Cowboys who were defeated by the Redskins on national TV...just kidding, this Ken and Linda Smith selection of our native switchgrass is among the most stunning forms ever selected. Originally found in Dallas, Texas, it has grown equally well in the cold Midwest. Panicum 'Dallas Blues' makes an upright deerresistant clump of pendent, powder-blue foliage to 5' tall, topped in early fall with stunning plumes of reddish purple.

The flower heads are unlike any other panicum, as the flowers appear in distinct layers. Even without the foliage, these plumes are just waiting to become a flower arrangement. We predict certain stardom for this grass! 5”

BIG BLUESTEM “RED OCTOBER”

Deep green foliage emerges in spring with notable red tips, providing an immediate display of color and texture. The real show begins around the first frost of October - the chill sends the graceful foliage into a flurry of vivid red, becoming topped with tall, scarlet red inflorescences swaying in the autumn breeze. Striking! 6”

LITTLE BLUESTEM “BLUE PARADISE�

(PPAF) Deep wine-purple fall color is absolutely gorgeous.

Watch with delight as this grass slowly morphs from an attractive silvery-blue in summer to deep wine-purple tones in the fall. The top half of the foliage holds tiny tan seedheads late in the season. Maintains its upright columnar form through the fall and into winter. Grows 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall with a 2 foot spread. A native cultivar perfect for hot, dry locations.

VERBASCUM “CLEMENTINE�

A visual stunner. Tall, branched spikes carry florets that transition from near orange to peach-apricot, each accented with fuzzy, violet-blue filaments at their centers.

The deer-resistant plants grow 4 to 5 feet tall flowering over a long period in July and August. Felt-like foliage forms a basal rosette.

TAKE TWO SUNNY SEDUCTION YARROW

Yarrow Sunny Seduction is another in the seduction series, growing to 30" tall and about 28" wide. (Achillea)

Light Requirements Full Sun Full Sun Mature Plant Size 24-30" tall, Up to 28" wide Bloom Time Early to late summer Get 2 Plants

TAKE ONE PARDON MY CERISE MONARDA Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of dark cherry pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!

Fragrant Foliage Attracts: Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Resists: Deer Duration: Perennial Height Category: Medium Garden Height: 14 - 18 Inches Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches Spread: 10 - 12 Inches Flower Colors: Pink Red

PICK ONE PROVEN WINNER ECHINACEA “SOLAR FLARE�

We've been really impressed with Echinacea 'Solar Flare' from Georgia's ItSaul Nursery. In mid-June (NC), this stunning coneflower hybrid gives rise to 3' tall, blackpurple stems, topped with 5" wide, seemingly fluorescent tangerine-pink flowers. Echinacea 'Solar Flare' provides a stunning contrast on a vigorous plant. Good drainage is always important when growing coneflowers like Echinacea 'Solar Flare', and no planting in colder hardiness zones after late summer Zone: 4a to 9b, Height: 36" tall Culture: Sun Origin: United States Hybrid

TAKE ONE SEDUM “CARL�

Strong grey green stems support massive flower heads of brilliant magenta pink, blooming when many other perennials have completed their flowering cycle.

A taller, upright Sedum variety. Great for a hot, sunny site.

Beautiful low care summer and fall color.

Type: Perennials Height: Medium 18" (Plant 18-24" apart) Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones:3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Sandy Flower / Accent: Pink / Pink

TAKE ONE PROVEN WINNERS DECADENCE BAPTISIA “DUTCH CHOCOLATE” Rich velvety chocolate purple flowers are held on strong, upright stems atop an especially compact, relatively short mound of deep blue-green foliage. This vigorous native cultivar is well-suited to smaller urban gardens.

Fall Interest Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant Attracts: Butterflies Resists: Deer

TAKE ONE CROCOSMIA “WALBERTON YELLOW”  Crocosmia 'WalbertonYellow' is a relatively recent crocosmia hybrid from the UK's David Tristam that produces 2' tall flowering stalks, each with large numbers of 2" wide, outfacing golden flowers with recurved petals. The soft, sword-like green foliage is nearly hidden by the masses of flowers during the summer months. Walberton'sYellow crocosmia is a breeding breakthrough

 Zone: 6a to 9b,possibly colder  Height: 24" tall  Culture: Sun to Part Sun  Origin: Hybrid

TAKE ONE BUSH CLEMATIS “SERIOUS BLACK� (aka: Clematis Serious Black) Clematis 'Lime Close' is a highly prized selection of the central to southern European Clematis recta. Clematis recta 'Lime Close' grows upright to 6' tall, emerging with dark purple, nearly black foliage that ages to green as the weather warms. The cloud-like masses of terminally-produced single, white, narrowpetaled flowers adorn the plant in late spring and are repeated again in midsummer. While Clematis recta 'Lime Close' isn't a vine, it does best with support nearby to help it stand upright with the weight of the flowers. Clematis recta dies to the ground in winter and flowers both on old and new growth. 6 feet tall

PROVEN WINNERS SALVIA “CRYSTAL BLUE” This colorful perennial produces cool sky blue flower spikes atop the neatly mounded, aromatic foliage. Lovely when planted in drifts. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Fragrant Foliage Duration: Attracts: Perennial Height Category: Bees Medium Butterflies Garden Height: Hummingbirds 18 - 20 Inches Spacing: 24 - 26 Inches Spread: 24 - 26 Inches Flower Colors: Blue Flower Shade: Cool sky blue

THE NEXT NINE….PICK 6 LIMIT ONE PLANT PER PERSON PER VARIETY Agastache “Bolero” Floating above bronze-green foliage, ‘Bolero’s wand-like 16-18” tall rose-blue spikes offer summerlong enchantment of delicious color, graceful form and beguiling licorice fragrance. Midsummer, the densely flowering, compact plants are a favorite rendezvous for local bees, butterflies and hummingbirds on a quest for nectar. An outstanding performer, Bolero’s easy to manage, pest-resistant and drought-tolerant. Well-suited for a sunny border, or for edging a driveway. Thrives in full sun, well-drained soil.

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Hollyhock “Blacknight” Type: Perennials Height: Tall 5-6' (Plant 18" apart) Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer Sun-Shade: Full Sun Zones: 3-9 Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy Flower / Accent: Purple / Purple

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Japanese Anemone “Pamina�

Semi-double poppy-like 2-3" flowers with overlapping rose-pink petals and yellow centers on graceful wiry branching stems. Blooms through Oct. Height: 24-36 in Width: 24-36 in Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained Flower Color: Pink Bloom Time: September,October Hardiness Zone: 5 TO 9

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Butterfly Weed “Hello Yellow” Mature Height: 20-24 in.

Mature Width:24 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun Blooms: Summer Spacing: 18-24 in.

Botanical:Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

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Proven Winners Dianthus “Apple Slice” I BLOOM for your PLEASURE. This colorful perennial produces fragrant, double, velvety re4d blossoms with pale pink markings atop a low mound of blue-green foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.

Fragrant Flower Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Heat Tolerant Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Attracts: Butterflies Resists: Deer

PART OF PICK SIX Allium “Millenium�

One of the best alliums we've seen! It grows 15-20" tall in a compact, upright clump of glossy green, thick and strappy leaves. The profusion of 2", bright rosy purple, tightly rounded clusters of flowers are breath-taking in mid to late summer. This deer resistant perennial is a great choice for containers, rock gardens and fresh floral arrangements. Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Has a 10-15" spread. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Zones 5-8. Allium 'Millenium'

PART OF PICK SIX Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' (Dark Reiter Geranium) Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' Dark Reiter Geranium Deeply cut reddish-purple foliage with dark to medium blue flowers. Compact habit Height: 8-12 in Width: 8-12 in Soil Conditions: Dry Flower Color: Blue Bloom Time: June,July,August Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 8

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Leucanthemum Amazing Daisies™ 'Banana Cream' PP23,181 is a gorgeous and exciting new shasta daisy with flowers that open lemon yellow, lighten to a soft butter shade, then turn white when mature. The extra row of ray petals give this shasta daisy a fuller look. Because 'Banana Cream' PP23,181 is such a profuse bloomer, the plants are constantly covered with blooms in three different colors from late spring to early summer. Enjoy more blooms in late summer if early blooms are deadheaded.

PART OF PICK SIX Proven Winners Switchgrass “Apache Rose�

A sturdy, durable ornamental grass that withstands adverse weather conditions. Grey-green leaves form a strictly upright, dense clump. Rose-colored flower panicles and leaf tips in fall.

Foliage Interest Fall Interest Winter Interest Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Erosion Control Resists: Deer Grass: Grass Duration: Perennial Height Category: Medium Garden Height: 40 - 48 Inches Spacing: 26 - 30 Inches Spread: 26 - 30 Inches

Questions? You should leave with 15 plants total!