Malva/Pink

	Saucer shaped flowers  bloom in clusters at the end of the branches, 

similar to the Hollyhock.  The leaves on this upright, somewhat sprawling perennial

are heart-shaped.  Plant in full sun or partial shade.  Requires good drainage.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage

moschata ‘Pink’     			80 cm	July - Sept.	Satiny pink

Monarda/Bee Balm

	With it's thistle-like flowers and aromatic leaves, Bee Balm attracts bees, butterflies 

and hummingbirds.  This perennial is a member of the mint family and the flowers come

in several different colors growing on tall stems.  Makes a great cut flower.  

Because the Monarda is susceptible to mildew, it requires well-drained soil and good air

circulation.  Grow in full sun or partial shade. 

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage
didyma ‘Coral Reef’  		90 cm	July - Aug.	Deep pink
didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’		90 cm	July - Aug.	Scarlet red
didyma ‘Jacob Cline’		90 cm	July - Aug.	Deep red
didyma ‘Marshall’s Delight’		90 cm	July - Aug.	Hot pink
didyma ‘Petite Delight’		30 cm	July - Aug.	Lavender pink
didyma ‘Petite Wonder’		25 cm	July - Aug.	Clear pink

Nepeta/Dropmore Catmint

	An attractive upright plant with scalloped, grey-green leaves that contain oils

which are attractive to cats.  Flowers are lavender blue in color and grow on tall stems.

Grow in full sun or partial shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage

Nepeta ‘Dropmore Catmint’   		30 cm	June - Sept.	Blue

Oenothera/Primrose

 	Open cup like flowers that bloom on sprawling stems.  Prefer full sun. 

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage
Missouriensis ‘Evening’		20 cm	June - Aug.	Sulphur yellow
Tetragona ‘Yellow Sundrops’		50 cm	June - Aug.	Bright yellow

Paeonia/Peony

 	Peonies come in hundreds of different varieties,  in all colors and are available in

single or double flowers.  They are quite showy when in full bloom and the branches may  need 

support due to the weight of the flowers. These flowers make beautiful cut flowers and are 

great for drying.  Peonies are also one of the most long-lived perennials.  Plant in a sunny 

location with good drainage.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage
lactiflora ‘Festive Maxima’		100 cm	May - June	White, double
lactiflora ‘Karl Rosenfield’		100 cm	May - June	Deep magenta red, double
lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’		100 cm	May - June	Medium pink, double
lactiflora ‘Sorbet’			100 cm	May - June	Pink/white, 3-layer bloom
tenuifolia ‘Fernleaf’			25 cm	May - June	Red, fern like foliage

Papaver/Poppy

	Plant in full sun.	

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage	
alpinum ‘Alpine			15 cm	May - Aug.	Mixed
nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’	45 cm	June - Sept.	Mixed pastels
orientale ‘Brilliant’			60 cm	May - June	Scarlet red
orientale ‘Princess Victoria Louise’	60 cm	May - June	Salmon pink, black eye

Penstemon/Beard Tongue

	Upright perennial with narrow leaves and clusters of tubular flowers.  Does

good in a sunny, well drained location.  

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage
barbatus ‘Rondo’			40 cm	June - Aug.	Pink/white/blue
digitalis ‘Husker Red’		75 cm	June - Aug.	Pink, purplish red foliage

Perovskia/Russian Sage

 	Airy spikes of lavender like flowers make an excellent fresh cut  or  dried

flower.  Russian Sage has semi-woody stems with fine, grey-green foliage that is very 

aromatic. Plant in full sun.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage

Perovskia ‘Russian Sage’  	  	90 cm	June - Sept.	Soft purple

Phlox

 	The paniculata varieties have sweetly scented flowers that grow in large,

dramatic clusters on stiff upright stems.  These varieties attract butterflies and

hummingbirds and also make good cut flowers.  The spreading varieties (procumbens,

stolonifera & subulata) are a profusion of colorful flowers on a low growing plant 

with fine, needle-like foliage.  All varieties prefer  full sun or partial shade.

	
Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     Flowers/Foliage  

paniculata ‘Blue Boy’		80 cm	July - Sept.        Soft lilac blue
paniculata ‘David’			80 cm	July - Sept.        White, fragrant
paniculata ‘Nora Leigh’		85 cm	July - Sept.        Lavender pink, variegated foliage
paniculata ‘Orange Perfection’	90 cm	July - Sept.        Deep salmon/orange
paniculata ‘Pink Gown’		90 cm	July - Sept.        Pink
paniculata ‘Prime Minister’		90 cm	July - Sept.        White/pink bicolour
paniculata ‘Starfire’			90 cm	July - Sept.        Cherry red
procumbens ‘Variegated’		15 cm	May - June        Soft pink, variegated foliage
stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’		20 cm	May - June        Dark blue-purple
subulata ‘Candy Stripes’		15 cm	May - June        White & rose stripes
subulata ‘Emerald Blue’		15 cm	May - June        Pale lilac/blue
subulata ‘Emerald Pink’		15 cm	May - June        Pure pink
subulata ‘Majorie’			15 cm	May - June        Deep pink
subulata ‘May Snow’		15 cm	May - June        White

	The flowers on the Obedient plant are similar to the Snapdragon - tubular 

flowers growing in dense spikes on stems up to 90 cm tall.  This flower is attractive to

butterflies and hummingbirds and makes a good cut flower.  Plant in full sun or partial

shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     Flowers/Foliage  

virginiana 'Morden Beauty'		90 cm	July - Sept.        Pale pink

virginia 'Olympus Gold'		75 cm	July - Sept.        Pink, variegated foliage

virginia 'Variegated'			75 cm	July - Sept.        Violet rose,  variegated foliage

Platycodon/Balloonflower

	The Balloonflower gets its name from the fact that the flower bud swells up

like a balloon before opening up to form a starry, bell shaped flower.  These flowers 

make a good cut flower and grow well in full sun or partial shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage
grandiflorus ‘Fuji Pink’		60 cm	July - Aug.	Pale pink
grandiflorus ‘Hakone Blue’		50 cm	July - Aug.	Blue, double
grandiflorus ‘Hakone White’		50 cm	July - Aug.	White, double

Polemonium/Jacob’s Ladder

	The fern-like foliage is lush and feathery.  Clusters of dainty bell-shaped flowers

make a good cut flower.  Prefers to be planted in shade or partial shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage	
caeruleum ‘Brise d’Anjou’  		60 cm	May - July	Violet blue, variegated foliage
caeruleum ‘Jacob’s Ladder’		70 cm	May - July	Blue
caeruleum ‘Snow and Sapphires’  	30 cm	May - July	Sky blue, variegated foliage

Polygonatum/Solomon's Seal

 	Solomon's Seal grows in tall, arching stems with nodding, bell shaped flowers.

Can be planted in partial shade or full shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage	

Polygonatum ‘Solomon’s Seal’  	60 cm	May - June	Creamy white

Primula/Drumstick

 	Ball shaped clusters of colorful flowers bloom on thick stems in the spring.

Leaves grow in rounded clusters.  Prefers full sun or partial shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage	

denticulate ‘Drumstick’   		30 cm	April - May	Mixed

Pulmonaria/Mrs. Moon

 	Tiny bell shaped flowers bloom pink in the spring but turn to blue as they mature.

 The foliage is quite striking with its silvery white spots on a green leaf.  Great for a color

accent or ground cover in a shady bed.  Plant in full to partial shade.

Genus/Common Name              	 Height	 Bloom Time     	Flowers/Foliage

Pulmonaria ‘Mrs. Moon’   		 25 cm	  May		Pink to blue, spotted foliage