Perennial Inventory

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Monkshood are wonderful, old fashioned perennials, perfectly suited for border plantings. This selection has a neat, compact habit, bearing spikes of deep violet-blue flowers on good strong stems that should not require staking. Excellent for cutting. Useful both in the garden as well as in mixed containers. Plants prefer a site that will not dry out, away from thirsty tree roots. In hot summer areas this will need protection from afternoon sun. Easily divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. 

Size: 35" H. by 23" wide. 

This classic white Astilbe will brighten
up your shade garden with its lacy, airy
flower panicles. They stand above the
attractive deep green, glossy foliage.
Makes a lovely cut flower..  

Size: 28" H. by 22" wide.

Queen of flowers for shady areas, with their fluffy plumes.  Bronzy-red foliage in spring, later becoming green.  Narrow spikes of deep red.  

Size: 30" H. by 24" wide.

This colorful perennial will brighten up
your shade garden with its deep red,
narrowly triangular flower plumes with
rose highlights. The foliage emerges
bronze-red in spring and then turns green by summer..  

Size: 30" H. by 24" wide.

This classic perennial will brighten up
your shade garden with its delicate peach
flower plumes with a hint of pink. The
glossy, green foliage forms a full clump in the landscape.  

Size: 24" H. by 18" wide.

This floriferous selection of Astilbe forms a full, compact clump of finely textured, green foliage. Bunches of fragrant, fuchsia red, fuzzy, triangular flower plumes are produced prolifically.  

Size: 20" H. by 20" wide.

Outstanding accent plant for brightening
up shade gardens, pathways, or containers.  Bright lemon or banana yellow, 1” wide leaves have narrow, green margins and stripes. Slowly creeps to form a dense mass of bold textured foliage.

Size: 6 to 12" H. by  12 to 15" wide.

Outstanding accent plant for brightening
up shade gardens, pathways, or
containers. Cream to bright white, wide,
strappy leaves have narrow, green stripes.  Slowly creeps to form a dense mass of bold textured foliage. 

Size: 6 to 12" H. by  12 to 15" wide.

Bugbanes are late-season blooming perennials, generally planted in rich moist woodland situations. 'Brunette' is an exceptionally beautiful selection, valued for its large Astilbe-like leaves of purple black. Arching wands or bottlebrush spikes of fragrant pale-pink flowers rise above the clump in early fall. Great for cutting. In cool summer areas this will grow well in sunny sites, otherwise choose a part-shade location, protected from hot afternoon sun. Plants will take about three years to develop into a mature clump. A striking specimen!

Size: 70" high by 29" wide. 

Bugbanes are late-season blooming perennials, generally planted in rich moist woodland situations. This is a variable strain, valued for its large Astilbe-like leaves that range in color from deep green to bronzy purple. Arching wands or bottlebrush spikes of fragrant pale-pink flowers rise above the clump in early fall. Great for cutting. In cool summer areas this will grow well in sunny sites, otherwise choose a part-shade location protected from hot afternoon sun. Plants will take about three years to develop into a mature clump. A striking specimen!

Size: 70" high by 29" wide.  

The various selections of Fern-leaf Bleedingheart are valued for their compact habit and long season of bloom. This selection forms a vigorous clump of blue-green leaves, topped by clusters of delicate, dangling heart shaped flowers in a bright ruby-red shade. Excellent for edging, and very useful in mixed containers and tubs. May be divided in fall or early spring. Removing faded flowers regularly will promote lots of new buds to form.

Size: 12" high by 18" wide.

One of the most popular of old-fashioned garden plants, Bleedinghearts burst into flower in late spring. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of light green foliage, with a somewhat ferny appearance. Dangling bright-pink locket flowers are held on arching stems, and these are excellent for cutting. Performs best in a rich, moist soil with partial shade, or at least protection from hot afternoon sun. After flowering, the plants should be sheared back to 6 inches tall, to rejuvenate the foliage.

Size: 35" high by 35" wide.

One of the most popular of old-fashioned garden plants, Bleedinghearts burst into flower in late spring. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of light green foliage, with a somewhat ferny appearance. Dangling white locket flowers are held on arching stems, and these are excellent for cutting. Performs best in a rich, moist soil with partial shade, or at least protection from hot afternoon sun. After flowering, the plants should be sheared back to 6 inches tall, to rejuvenate the foliage.

Size: 35" high by 35" wide. 

Size:  23" high by 18" wide. 

A distictive fern native to Canada with soft green fronds producing bulbils.  These fall and rapidly develop into new plants.  As the most rapid spreading fern, growing to 16" hight, it's well suited to shade gardens and as a ground cover under trees. 

This taller fern produces apple green
fronds frosted with silvery white on dark
stems. Useful for brightening up the
shade garden. Forms an upright arching
clump that is perfect for the middle of
the border..

Size: 3 ft.

A distictive fern native to Canada with soft green fronds producing bulbils.  These fall and rapidly develop into new plants.  As the most rapid spreading fern, growing to 16" hight, it's well suited to shade gardens and as a ground cover under trees. 

A distictive fern native to Canada with soft green fronds producing bulbils.  These fall and rapidly develop into new plants.  As the most rapid spreading fern, growing to 16" hight, it's well suited to shade gardens and as a ground cover under trees. 

This impressive, tall fern forms a broad clump
of arching, silvery fronds with green highlights
and dark purple stems. It is useful for
brightening up the shade garden. Try planting
it in the middle of the border and using its
pretty fronds in fresh bouquets.

Size: 3 ft.

This lovely cultivar of our native Lady Fern is distinguished by its deep burgundy
stems which contrast nicely with the dark
green, upright fronds. The stem color
develops with maturity. Very easy to grow
in your shade garden.

Size: 24" high. 

This colorful fern produces lustrous
young orange fronds that contrast
superbly with the glossy, deeper green
coloring of the older fronds. Best color is
achieved in part sun. Very easy to grow in a wide range of conditions.

Size: 24" high. 

Choice selection of Japanese painted fern, having dark burgundy arching stems and silvery fronds; best in sheltered areas.  Fantastic foliage for the shaded garden.  2004 Perennial plant of the year by Perennial Plant Association.

Size: 24" high. 

This brilliantly colored ornamental grass
glows in the shade! It spreads slowly to
form a clump of semi-upright, gold to
chartreuse foliage. Morning sun draws out the gold coloring.  Reddish Brown flowers.

Size: 9 to 14" H. by  18 to 24" W.

The longest flowering of the tall daisy flowered perennials, with large single  golden daisies that bloom in succession over several months. Native North American wildflower.

Size" 48" H. by 24" wide.

Size: 12" H. by 14" wide. 

One of our finest and still considered a “plum.” The color is beyond burgundy . . . a shimmering plum purple. Shiny foliage and a tight habit. Excellent foil for variegated, silvered and golden plants. Gold medal winner VKC Nieuw, Belgium ‘96.

Size: 26" H. by 18" wide. 

An exciting new Ligularia with the deepest maroon/black leaves and orange daisy-like flowers. Grow in fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade.

Size:  36"  to 48" H. by 36" wide.

Large handsome purplish leaves, contrasting branching heads of bright-orange daisies.  An unforgettable combination.

Size:  36"  to 48" H. by 36" wide.

The most commonly seen species with its large green rhubarb-like rounded leaves that form a large clump.  Tall spikes of golden-yellow flowers put on a great show at the back of a summer border.  Excellent waterside specimen.  Heat tolerant.

Size:  36"  to 48" H. by 36" wide.

A species native to the eastern US, this select form has rich bronze-purple leaves, forming a loose upright clump.  The nodding yellow flowers contrast beautifully.  Although this spreads to from a patch, it is not too invasive.

Size:  36" H. by 24" wide.

Beebalm is a traditional favourite for the perennial border, with a striking display of richly-colored flowers through the summer months. This selection features bright scarlet red flowers, arranged in large, shaggy heads. Foliage is delightfully fragrant, and significantly more resistant to powdery mildew than most older varieties. A favourite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Beebalm spreads quickly: reduce clump size in early spring. Garden selections all have been bred from native North American wildflower species. Flowers are edible.

Size: 47" H. by 27" wide. 

Yellow Sundrops burst into a riot of satiny flowers in early summer. This German selection has large, bright yellow blooms over a long season, contrasting well against a bushy mound of green foliage with bronzy red highlights. Plants spread to form a patch. Clumps should be divided every 2 to 3 years to control the spread, and maintain a bushy habit. Selected from a wildflower native to Eastern North America. Drought tolerant once established.

Size: 23" H. by 23" wide. 

Size: 24' H. by 24' wide.

Among the best border perennials available, this is a selection of one of our native North American wildflowers. Plants make a bushy, upright clump with a profuse display of brown-eyed, golden-orange daisies from midsummer through the fall. Seedheads have good winter interest. A terrific choice for mass planting, combining especially well with ornamental grasses. Excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies. A former Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999.

Size: 29" H. by 23" wide. 

A selection of our most popular native North American wildflower with larger, more vibrantly colored flowers than the species. From a central brown cone the rose-pink petals are held flat, rather than drooping like the species. Coneflowers bloom in summer and fall , forming a showy, upright clump which is a favourite feeding station for many butterflies. Seed heads are useful in dried arrangements. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Self-sown plants can also be moved at that time. Excellent for cutting. Selected as Perennial Plant Plant of the Year in 1998.

Size: 39" H. by 23" wide 

Native Hedge screen. 

Size: 8 feet Height. 

This is one of several new American hybrid selections, which are a real improvement on the older varieties. Narrow grassy green foliage forms a compact mound that is studded with a summer-long display of small triangular rich royal-purple flowers. Flowering will continue all summer if old blooms are removed. Spiderworts appreciate a moist, rich soil, and will even tolerate wet sites beside a stream or pond. Trim back in midsummer if plants get scruffy. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies.

Size: 18" H. by 23" wide.