Click to view Appleblossom Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Appleblossom'

Height
9-36"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Vigorous grower with pastel pink flower clusters. Mat-like green foliage. Attracts butterflies. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Lilac Beauty Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

Height
24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pale Lilac
Vigorous grower with lilac flower clusters. Blooms all summer. Mat-like green foliage. Attracts butterflies. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Summer Pastels Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Height
24"
Spread
15-20"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Assorted
Clusters of assorted flower colors from white, yellow, red and purple. Mat-like dark green foliage good for naturalized setting. Attracts butterflies. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Walter Funcke Yarrow
Achillea 'Walter Funcke'

Height
24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Red
Sturdy, compact silvery foliage with brick red flowers with golden centers. Fades to various shades creating a fiery effect. Attracts butterflies. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Variegated Bishop's Weed
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegated'

Height
12"
Spread
30"
Zone
2
Partial Sun Full Shade
Flower
Variegated
Vigorous, mat like ground cover with variegated leaves of light green and white edges. May die back in sever winters. Leaves can be used in salads; tastes like celery.
Click to view Catlin's Giant Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Height
9"
Spread
36"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Blue
Dense, mat like foliage with oversized leaves and tall blue flower spikes in spring. Ground cover that performs best in moist soils. Can withstand some foot traffic.
Click to view Royalty Bugleweed
Ajuga reptans 'Royalty'

Height
4"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Blue
Dark maroon purple foliage with blue flowers in midsummer. Groundcover that performs best in moist soils. Can withstand some foot traffic.
Click to view Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla mollis

Height
12-18"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Yellow-Green
Mound shape with green scalloped leaves. Early summer blooms. Best in cool, moist areas with part sun.
Click to view Purple Pasque Flower
Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

Height
10"
Spread
6"
Zone
2
Partial Sun
Flower
Purple
Early spring blooms starting from purple buds to bell-shaped purple flowers with yellow centers. Fine, hairy foliage and stems. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Snowdrop Anemone or Windflower
Anemone sylvestris

Height
24-36"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
White
Blooms in spring, 2" very fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. May also rebloom in late summer/ fall. Plant in light, well-drained soils.
Click to view Biedermeyer Dwarf Columbine
Aquiegia x hybrida 'Biedermeyer'

Height
12-15"
Spread
10-12"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Assorted
Excellent for rock gardens. Compact habit with dense clusters of flowers. Blooms mid to late spring. Foliage develops bronze hue in fall. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Will reseed freely if not deadheaded. Foliage may be cut back after bloom to reflush.
Click to view McKana's Giant Columbine
Aquiegia x hybrida 'Mckana's Giant'

Height
2-3'
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Flower
Assorted
Lacy foliage with blue, pink, red, yellow, and white long-spurred blooms. Flowers from mid to late spring. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Will reseed freely if not deadheaded. Foliage may be cut back after bloom to reflush.
Click to view Cameo Columbine
Aquilegia 'Cameo Mix'

Height
12"
Spread
8"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Assorted
Dwarf variety blooms in spring with large blue, pink and rose flowers with white centers. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Will reseed freely if not deadheaded. Foliage may be cut back after bloom to reflush.
Click to view Nora Barlow Columbine
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow'

Height
10-36"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Rose Pink
Also known as Granny's Bonnet. Double, nodding pink flowers tinted with green and white. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Will reseed freely if no deadheaded. Foliage may be cut back after bloom to reflush.
Click to view Songbird Columbine
Aquilegia 'Songbird Mix'

Height
24-30"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Mix
Compact habit and large upward facing flowers. Mix of colors from white, pink and purples. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Dusseldorf Pride Seathrift
Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Stolz'

Height
4"
Spread
12"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Low mounding bright green foliage with pink flowers on tall stalks. Blooms in spring and early summer. Tolerates wind and prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Guizho Artemisis
Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizho'

Height
48-60"
Spread
30"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
White
Brown stems contrast against the dark green foliage. Small sprays of white flowers useful in fresh or dried arrangements. Very fragrant leaves and blooms. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Silver Mound Artemisia
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

Height
12"
Spread
15-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Insignificant
Low growing, mound shape with soft silver foliage. Good for rock gardens or edging. Dies back in winter. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Sweet Woodruff
Asperula orodata

Height
12"
Spread
36"
Zone
4
Partial Sun
Flower
White
Groundcover with fragrant small white flowers from late spring to early summer. Fan-shaped green foliage that prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Wood's Pink Aster
Aster divaricatus 'Wood's Pink'

Height
8-16"
Spread
14-24"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Dwarf plant with pink, single flowers from August through October. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils. Disease resistant foliage.
Click to view Snow Flurry Aster
Aster 'Snow Flurry'

Height
18"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
White
Large daisy-like flowers bloom in fall and require no staking. Prefers full sun to part shade, moist soils.
Click to view Visions Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'

Height
15"
Spread
15-18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Raspberry Pink
Dwarf variety, blooms in late summer with large fragrant flowers. Prefers partly shaded areas with moist soils.
Click to view Visions in Red Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'

Height
15-18"
Spread
15-20"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Pink-Red
Flowers open from deep red buds. Foliage is glossy bronze-green. Prefers partly shaded areas with moist soils.
Click to view Bremen Astilbe
Astilbe japonica 'Bremen'

Height
24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Rose Pink
Rose pink plumes fade to medium pink. Early to mid-season bloomer. Prefers partly shaded areas with moist soils.
Click to view Elizabeth van Veen Astilbe
Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen'

Height
24"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Raspberry-Lilac
Early summer bloomer, flowers are pyramidal in shape. Green foliage with a hint of red. Prefers light shade and moist soils.
Click to view Rheinland Astilbe
Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland'

Height
24-30"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Carmine Pink
Flowers in June. Prefers light shade and moist soils.
Click to view Betsy Cuperus Astilbe
Astilbe thunbergii 'Betsy Cuperus'

Height
40"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Light Pink
Loosely arched branches with light pink panicles. Blooms late summer. Prefers light shade and moist soils.
Click to view August Light Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Augustleucht'

Height
28"
Spread
15-24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Scarlet-Red
Blooms mid to late summer. New leaves have red tint that mature to medium green. Prefers light shade and moist soils.
Click to view Cattleya Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Cattleya'

Height
3-4'
Spread
2'
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Rose Pink
Tall growing variety with rose pink plumes and dark foliage. Blooms midsummer. Prefers light shade and moist soils.
Click to view Deutschland Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland'

Height
24"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
White
Shiny foliage with long blooming plumes starting in early to midsummer.
Click to view Fanal Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

Height
24-30"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Carmine Red
Blooms in June and July with dark red-green serrated foliage. Prefers deep, rich moist soils.
Click to view Hyacinth Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Hyacinth'

Height
24"
Spread
20"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Lilac
Long, narrow lilac plumes. Blooms mid-season. Tolerant of sun in moist areas.
Click to view Lilli Goos Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Lilli Goos'

Height
20"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Click to view Peach Blossom Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Peach Blossom'

Height
24"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
Salmon Pink
Blooms in midsummer with spikes of flowers and fernlike green foliage.
Click to view Heartleaf Bergenia
Bergenia cordifolia

Height
12"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
2
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Large, thick, heart-shaped glossy leaves which turn bronze-green in cold weather. Clusters of pink flowers in May. Good border plant. Tolerates moisture.
Click to view Blue Bellflower
Campanula carpatica

Height
36"
Spread
6'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Blue
Bell shaped blooms on wiry stems. Great for rock gardens.
Click to view Willy Clematis
Clematis alpina 'Willy'

Height
6'
Spread
Zone
3
Full Sun Full Shade
Flower
Pink
Climbing vine with mauve-pink, bell shaped flowers followed by attractive seed heads. Prune dead, weak or old stems after flowering. Shade roots. Requires support structure.
Click to view Blue Bird Clematis
Clematis macropetala 'Blue Bird'

Height
10'
Spread
Zone
3
Full Sun Full Shade
Flower
Lavender
Vigorous growing vine with bell shaped flowers. Prune dead, weak or old stems after flowering. Shade roots. Requires support structure.
Click to view Golden Clematis
Clematis tangutica

Height
17'
Spread
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Native clematis with small flowers followed by attractive seed heads. Shade roots. Requires support structure.
Click to view Moonbeam Tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Height
12-15'
Spread
12-18'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Creamy Yellow
Continuous bloomer from midsummer to frost with deadheading. Thread-like green foliage. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Blue Butterfly Delphinium
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'

Height
18"
Spread
18"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Blue
Compact fern like foliage. Cobalt blue flowers develop purple splotches on petal tips in summer.
Click to view Summer Skies Delphinium
Delphinium 'Summer Skies'

Height
5'
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Blue
Giant variety with sky blue double flowers with a white center. Requires staking.
Click to view Bewitched Dianthus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bewitched'

Height
8"
Spread
8"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink w/ Magenta
Light pink fragrant flowers with a magenta ring. Long blooming starting in early summer will rebloom if deadheaded. Spreading habit with blue tinged foliage.
Click to view Firewith Dianthus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

Height
6-8"
Spread
8-10"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Raspberry Red
Short, dense mound of blue grass-like foliage. Fragrant blooms in early summer, will rebloom if deadheaded. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Candy Hearts Bleeding Heart
Dicentra formosa 'Candy Hearts'

Height
12"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Red-Pink
Silver-blue fern like foliage with red-pink blooms from spring to fall. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Luxuriant Bleeding Heart
Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'

Height
12"
Spread
15"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Red
Compact fern like green foliage with drooping stems of cherry-red hearts. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Old Fashioned Pink Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis

Height
24-30"
Spread
24-36"
Zone
2
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Heart-shaped pink flowers bloom from mid-spring to June. Foliage dies back in midsummer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Old Fashioned White Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis alba

Height
24-30"
Spread
24-36"
Zone
2
Partial Sun
Flower
White
White heart-shaped flowers bloom from May to June. Foliage dies back in midsummer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Big Sky™ Harvets Moon Coneflower
Echinacea 'Matthew Saul'

Height
30"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Broad yellow petals with orange cones. Fragrance similar to roses. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea

Height
24-30"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Rosy-Purple
Dark green leaves with 2-3" flowers that have a brown central cone and rosy-purple petals. Flowering midsummer to fall, Tolerant of heat, drought, and wind. Attracts butterflies. Prefers wee-drained soils.
Click to view Doubledecker Coneflower
Echinacea purpureas 'Doubledecker'

Height
24-36"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Purple
Purple flower that in its second year blooms with an upper layer of petals around the top of the cone. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Pink Double Delight Coneflower
Echinacea purpureas 'Pink Double Delight'

Height
18-24"
Spread
24"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Fully double flowers in clear pink that fade to mauve as they age. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Razzmatazz Coneflower
Echinacea purpureas 'Razzmataz'

Height
12"
Spread
30-36"
Zone
4
Flower
Pink
Fully double coneflower with a mild scent. Upright plant habit with 3-4" diameter flowers and coarsely toothed green leaves. Flowers July to September.
Click to view Big Sky™ Sunset Coneflower
Echinacea 'Sunrise'

Height
30"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Orange
Vibrant orange flowers with overlapping petals and a brown center cone. Strong stems with a rose scented flowers. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Big Sky™ Sunrise Coneflower
Echinacea 'Sunrise'

Height
30"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Lemon Yellow
Blooms from summer to fall if deadheaded. Flowers have lemon yellow petals and a green cone that matures to gold. Flowers on tall stems above upright mounding foliage of long pointy leaves. Nice rose fragrance. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Nana Meadowsweet
Filpendula palmate 'Nana'

Height
8-12"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun Full Shade
Flower
Pink
Dwarf variety with deep pink feathery flower panicles in late summer. Neatly cut leaves. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Goblin Blanket Flower
Gallardia grandiflora 'Goblin'

Height
12"
Spread
12"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Red with Yellow
Dwarf variety with daisy like flowers of red centers and yellow edges. Blooms from summer to frost. Tolerant of a variety of soil conditions.
Click to view Brookside Cranebill
Geranium 'Brookside'

Height
12-18"
Spread
36"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
Blue
Mounding growth habit with deeply cut foliage and nice fall color. Rich sapphire blue flower cups with lighter centers.
Click to view Ballerina Grayleaf Cranesbill
Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'

Height
4"
Spread
18"
Zone
2
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Pink flowers with dark purple veins and dark centers in summer. Mounding fern like foliage.
Click to view New Hampshire Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum 'New Hampshire'

Height
8"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Purple-Red
Dark green mounding foliage with blooms in summer.
Click to view Dwarf Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

Height
8"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pale Pink
Five petaled flowers with dark pink lines. Deeply lobed dark green leaves that change to red in fall.
Click to view Vision Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum 'Vision'

Height
1-2'
Spread
1-2'
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Purple
Purple-pink blooms produced all summer over a mound of deep green, divided foliage.
Click to view Showy Geranium
Geranium x magnificum

Height
2'
Spread
2'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Blue0Violet
Dense, bushy green foliage contrast nicely with the bright blue-violet flowers and dark veins. Nice fall color.
Click to view Rozanne Geranium
Geranium x 'Rozanne'

Height
18-
Spread
30"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
Violet Blue
Large flowers of deep violet blue with white centers. Excellent green foliage good as a groundcover or for planter or window boxes. Bright red fall foliage.
Click to view Bama Music Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Bama Music'

Height
26"
Spread
20-30"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Soft Pink
Mid season bloomer with pale pink flowers with yellow throats. Narrow, dark green foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Barbara Mitchell Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Barbara Mitchell'

Height
30"
Spread
24"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Large ruffled pink blooms with yellow throats and grassy green foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Black Eyed Stella Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Black Eyed Stella'

Height
18"
Spread
20"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Yellow
Blooms in early summer with yellow and red petals and a golden throat. Grassy green foliage and long scapes. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Catherine Woodbery Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Catherine Woodbery'

Height
18"
Spread
30"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Pale pink bloom with a pale green throat. Grassy foliage with mid to late season repeat bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Chicago Heirloom Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Heirloom'

Height
23"
Spread
20-30"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Large, 5-6" flowers of antique pink with orchid-wine centers. Mid season bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Eenie Allegro Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Eenie Allegro'

Height
12"
Spread
30"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Salmon-Orange
Yellow flower with salmon-orange tips. Compact clumps of grassy foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Frans Hals Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals'

Height
24"
Spread
24"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Red with Yellow
Large bright red petals with yellow midrib and throat. Grassy green foliage blooms in summer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Grape Magic Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'

Height
30"
Spread
24-36"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Purple
Grape colored, 4" blooms with a dark eyezone and veins with lighter petal edges. Throat changes from yellow to green. Mid to late season bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Happy Returns Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Height
12-18"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Yellow
Ruffed, lemon yellow blooms with a light fragrance. Green, drought resistant foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Indian Love Call Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Indian Love Call'

Height
24"
Spread
20-30"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Ruby Red
Deep ruby red, 6" flowers. Vigorous grower and mid season bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Joan Senior Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior'

Height
25"
Spread
20-30"
Zone
4
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
White
Near white, 6" flower with lime green throat. Extended bloom season. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Mary Todd Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'

Height
26"
Spread
25"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Yellow
Heavy textured, ruffled, lemony yellow 6" flowers. Semi-evergreen. Grassy foliage mid to late season repeat bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Mini Pearl Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Mini Pearl'

Height
16"
Spread
14-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Miniature daylily with 3" blooms of blush pink and yellow-green throats. Recurring, ruffled petals and sepals. High bud count. Early to mid season bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view My Ways Daylily
Hemerocallis 'My Ways'

Height
25"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Red
Ruby red blooms with a faint white midrib and green and yellow throat. Early to mid season bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Pandora's Box Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Pandora's Box'

Height
24-26"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
White
Ruffled, fragrant, creamy white blooms with dark burgundy eye zone and green throats. Green, grass like foliage. Early to midsummer bloomer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Stella d'Oro Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro'

Height
12-24"
Spread
24"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Yellow
Dwarf, continuous blooming daylily with golden-yellow petals and orange throats. Very fragrant with clumps of grassy foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Cherries Jubilee Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Cherries Jubilee'

Height
16"
Spread
16"
Zone
4
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Red
Bronzy-green foliage with showy cherry red flower sprays. Great for borders or containers.
Click to view Palace Purple Coral Bells
Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

Height
18"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
White-Pink
Maple like purple foliage with sprays of small flowers in summer.
Click to view Stormy Seas Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Stormy Seas'

Height
12"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Flower
Cream
Scalloped leaves with variations of leaf color dependent on age. Undersides of leaves are bright burgundy.
Click to view Caramel Coral Bells
Heuchera villosa 'Caramel'

Height
26"
Spread
18"
Zone
4
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Mounding habit with lobed honey/apricot leaves that deepen in color with warm weather. Clusters of light pink bellflowers.
Click to view Ginko Craig Hosta
Hosat 'Ginko Craig'

Height
6"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Partial Shade
Flower
Purple
Dwarf hosta with narrow green leaves with white margins. Blooms in late summer, very fast growing.
Click to view Recluse Hosta
Hosta 'Abiqua Recluse'

Height
18"
Spread
20"
Zone
3
Flower
Pink
Large, golden foliage with white flowers in July.
Click to view American Halo Hosta
Hosta 'American Halo'

Height
18"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Flower
White
Large blue green wavy leaves with a wide cream margin.
Click to view August Moon Hosta
Hosta 'August Moon'

Height
18"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Flower
White
Large, golden crinkled leaves with white flowers in mid summer. Better color with more sunlight.
Click to view Blue Angel Hosta
Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Height
36"
Spread
16"
Zone
3
Flower
Lavender
Large, thick blue leaves with flowers in summer. Slug resistant.
Click to view Brim Cup Hosta
Hosta 'Brim Cup'

Height
18"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Dappled Sun
Flower
Lavender
Mounding green leaves with irregular margins of white to creamy green. Lavender bell shaped flowers on tall scapes. Tolerates clay soil and prefers moist soil.
Click to view Canadian Blue Hosta
Hosta 'Canadian Blue'

Height
18"
Spread
16"
Zone
3
Flower
Lavender-Grey
Thick, blue-green leaves with flowers in summer.
Click to view Elegans Hosta
Hosta 'Elegans'

Height
30"
Spread
4'
Zone
3
Full Sun Full Shade
Large, textured blue-green leaves blooming on tall stems in summer.
Click to view Aureomarginata Hosta-Lilac
Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'

Height
23"
Spread
36"
Zone
3
Flower
Lilac
Dark green leaves with bright golden yellow borders. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view Frances Williams Hosta
Hosta 'Frances Williams'

Height
18"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
White
Rounded blue-green leaves with an irregular wide glden edge. White flowers on tall stems in summer.
Click to view Montana Aureomarginata Hosta
Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata'

Height
27-40"
Spread
48"
Zone
3
Flower
Lavender
Huge, pointed leaves with wide, irregular yellow margins. Light lavender flowers in midsummer.
Click to view Paul's Glory Hosta
Hosta 'Paul's Glory'

Height
24"
Spread
30"
Zone
4
Full Shade
Flower
Lavender-White
Blue-green margins with yellow centers, which mature to white. Bell shaped flowers in summer.
Click to view Shade Fanfare Hosta
Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'

Height
18"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Flower
Lavender
Heart shaped, bright green leaves with broad creamy yellow margins. Lavender flowers in midsummer.
Click to view Sharmon Hosta
Hosta 'Sharmon'

Height
2'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Flower
White
Green leaves irregularly streaked creamy yellow.
Click to view Sum & Substance Hosta
Hosta 'Sum & Substance'

Height
30"
Spread
5'
Zone
2
Flower
Lavender
Largest hosta with gold green leaves and pale flowers in late summer. Mounding, slug resistant plant.
Click to view Variegated Hosta
Hosta undulata 'Albo Marginata'

Height
18"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Lavender
Mounded plant with green leaves and white margins and lavender blooms on medium stems.
Click to view Wide Brim Hosta
Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Height
10"
Spread
36"
Zone
3
Flower
Lavender
Heart shaped foliage with green centers and golden margins. Large lavender flowers in summer.
Click to view White Variegated Sweet Iris
Iris pallida 'Albo Variegata'

Height
6"
Spread
12"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Dark Blue
Hardy dwarf variety with dark veined blue flowers in June. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Yellow Iris
Iris pseidacorus

Height
4'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Yellow flowers in early summer atop sword-leafed foliage. Prefers well-drained soil.
Click to view Dwarf Arctic Iris
iris setosa

Height
6"
Spread
12"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Dark Blue
Hardy dwarf variety with dark veined blue flowers in June. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Butter & Sugar Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Butter & Sugar'

Height
24"
Spread
18"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
White/ Yellow
Narrow green foliage with narrow petals of white and yellow falls and centers. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

Height
18"
Spread
16"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Deep Blue
Narrow green foliage with slender blue blooms atop tall stems in summer. Prefers well-drained soils. Clumping habit helps choke out weeds.
Click to view Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

Height
30"
Spread
18"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Violet
Large purple standards with darker violet falls. Blooms form early spring to late summer. Tolerates wide variety of soil conditions.
Click to view Blue Blazing Star
Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

Height
18"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Mauve
Dwarf variety with spikes of mauve, tufted flowers in summer.
Click to view Britt-Marie Ligularia
Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie'

Height
30"
Spread
36"
Zone
3
Full Shade
Flower
Yellow
Large, dark maroon glossy foliage with purple undersides and yellow daisy like flowers in late summer. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Bigleaf Ligularia
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Height
3-4'
Spread
2'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Orange
Leaves emerge beet red, then become green on top but remain purple on the undersides. Bright orange flowers with long strap-like appearance. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Little Rockets Ligularia
Ligularia dentata 'Little Rockets'

Height
24"
Spread
30"
Zone
3
Full Shade
Flower
Yellow
Dwarf variety with heart shaped dark green foliage and spikes of yellow flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Click to view The Rocket Ligularia
Ligularia dentata 'The Rocket'

Height
6'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Shade
Flower
Yellow
Large dark green foliage with spikes of yellow flowers in summer. Prefers moist, well-drained.
Click to view Peachy Lily
Lilium asiatic

Height
3'
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Peach
Varieties with peach colored flowers.
Click to view Star Gazer Lily
Lilium orientale 'Star Gazer'

Height
30-36"
Spread
18"
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Cherry Pink
Late season lily with larger, upward to outward facing, fragrant blooms with cherry pink petals and white edges.
Click to view Blue Poppy
Meconopsis

Height
48"
Spread
24"
Zone
2
Partial Sun Full Shade
Flower
Blue
Incredible blue, cup shaped flowers with fuzzy foliage. Needs cool summers and at least partial shade to thrive. Prefers and needs moist soils. Will not tolerate drought.
Click to view Coral Reef Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Height
30-36"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Hot pink flower clusters with tube shaped petals and great mildew resistance. Deadhead to extend blooming Attracts butterflies and birds.
Click to view Petite Red Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Petite Red'

Height
12"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Red
Dwarf variety with mildew resistant foliage. Red flowers. Deadhead to extend blooming. Attracts butterflies and birds.
Click to view Little Titch Cat Mint
Nepeta racemosa 'Little Titch'

Height
6-10"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Blue
Compact, hairy, aromatic gray foliage with spikes of blue tubular flowers. Attracts cats. Shear after first bloom to rebloom.
Click to view Charlie's White Peony
Paeonia 'Charlie's White'

Height
2'
Spread
2-3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
White
Early, fragrant, double white blooms with full center tuft and enlarged guard petals. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Duchess de Orleans
Paeonia 'Duchess de Orleans'

Height
3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Fragrant double pink flowers tinted violet. Late season bloomer. Dark green foliage.
Click to view Festival Maxima Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Festival Maxima'

Height
3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
White
Huge, fragrant, double white blooms with red splotches near center. Dark green foliage.
Click to view Karl Rosenfield Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield'

Height
3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Red
Huge, fragrant, double red blooms and dark green foliage.
Click to view Pink Cameo Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Cameo'

Height
2.5'
Spread
2.5'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Lavender Pink
Large lavender pink petals with ice pink centers. Dark green foliage.
Click to view Sarah Bernhardt Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

Height
3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Huge, fragrant, double pink blooms with yellow centers and dark green foliage.
Click to view Raspberry Sundae Peony
Paeonia 'Raspberry Sundae'

Height
2-3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Fragrant, double pink flowers with frilly center that fades to cream. Green foliage.
Click to view Sea Shell Peony
Paeonia 'Sea Shell'

Height
3'
Spread
2-3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Midseason bloomer with fragrant bright pink, single flowers with stamens of yellow.
Click to view Wonderland Pink Poppy
Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Pink'

Height
16"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Compact variety of Iceland Poppies. Blooms in early summer. Best for rockey or alpine gardens.
Click to view Wonderland Yellow Poppy
Papaver nudicaule 'Wonderland Yellow'

Height
16"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Compact variety of Iceland poppies. Blooms in early summer. Best for rocky or alpine gardens.
Click to view Royal Wedding Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

Height
3'
Spread
3'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
White
Large, Orientale poppy with pure white flowers with a black blotch on each petal. May go dormant in summer so combine with companion plants.
Click to view Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Height
20'
Spread
7'
Zone
2
Full Sun Partial Sun
Foliage
Green
Climbing vine with palm shaped green leaflets turn crimson in autumn. Requires support structure.
Click to view Siberian Phlox
Phlox borealis

Height
2-4"
Spread
8-12"
Zone
2
Full Sun
Flower
Purple-Pink
Hardy, low growing ground cover. Dark green foliage covered with flowers in spring.
Click to view Flower Power Phlox
Phlox manculata 'Flower Power'

Height
4'
Spread
3-4'
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
White
Tall variety with creamy white and pink flowers. Mildew resistant green foliage. Blooms in late summer to fall.
Click to view Lilac FlameŽ Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Barten' PPAF

Height
18"
Spread
10"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Lilac-Purple
Compact with large clusters of lilac-purple flowers with white centers. Blooms from summer to fall.
Click to view Pink FlameŽ Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Bartwelve' P.P. 11804

Height
18"
Spread
10"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Compact, very fragrant with dark pink flowers with red centers. Blooms from summer to fall.
Click to view Bright Eyes Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'

Height
30"
Spread
24"
Zone
4
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Clear pink flowers with large dark ruby eyes. Blooms all season. Prefers moist, fertile soils. To reduce disease problems do not over water.
Click to view Starfire Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

Height
30-36"
Spread
12-24"
Zone
4
Partial Sun
Flower
Cherry Red
Prefers moist, fertile soils. To reduce disease problems do not over water.
Click to view Variegated Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d' anjou'

Height
20"
Spread
24"
Zone
4
Partial Sun
Flower
Blue
Variegated foliage with blue flowers from late spring to early summer. Prefers moist soils.
Click to view Variegated Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegated'

Height
12"
Spread
8"
Zone
3
Full Sun Dappled Sun
Flower
White
Arched stems with green leaves with yellow to white margins. Tiny white bell shaped flowers that turn to shiny blue-black berries in summer.
Click to view Black Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldstrum'

Height
24"
Spread
20"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Yellow daisy like flowers with dark brown center cones. Dark green foliage. Blooms from midsummer to frost. Good container of border plant.
Click to view Sensation Rose Salvia
Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose'

Height
12"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Soft lilac pink flowers spikes with medium green foliage. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Blue Queen Salvia
Salvia x sylvestris 'Blue Queen'

Height
18"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Violet Blue
Lance shaped, medium green foliage. Tall dark violet flower spikes. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Click to view May Night Salvia
Salvia x sylvestris 'May Night'

Height
18-24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Indigo
Large, indigo flowers with medium green foliage. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Atumn Joy Sedum
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Height
18-24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Dense flower clusters of coppery pink. Spent heads provide seed for birds. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Purple Emperor Sedum
Sedum 'Purple Emperor'

Height
6-12"
Spread
12-15"
Zone
4
Full Sun
Flower
Fuchsia
Fragrant star shaped flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. Burgundy foliage. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Autumn Fire Sedum
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Fire'

Height
24-30"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink to Red
Similar to Autumn Joy Sedum. Tighter growth habit, thicker foliage, and brighter flowers. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Brilliant Sedum
Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

Height
18"
Spread
18"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink to Red
Blooms mature to deep purple red in late summer from neon pink in spring. Gray green foliage. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Star Dust Sedum
Sedum spectabile 'Star Dust'

Height
18"
Spread
18-24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
White
Upright sedum with white flowers in late summer. Flowers may develop a touch of pink. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Dragon's Blood Sedum
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

Height
16"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Red
Groundcover with red foliage and blood red flowers form late summer to fall. Excellent in rock gardens. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Fireglow Sedum
Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut'

Height
6"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Low with green to bronze red foliage with pink edges and pink flowers from summer to fall. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Tricolor Sedum
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'

Height
4"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Pink
Cream and pink edged green foliage accented with clusters of star shaped flowers in summer. Tolerant of a variety of soil conditions. Prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Voodoo Sedum
Sedum spurium 'Voodoo'

Height
4-6"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Rosy Red
Dark mahogany, dense foliage with rosy red flowers. Blooms from June to August. Prefers well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Click to view Robin Houseleeks
Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Robin'

Height
4"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Mat forming, with olive green to red leaf rosettes with white webbing in the center. Pale pink flowers from spring to fall.
Click to view Georgette Houseleeks
Sempervivum 'Georgette'

Height
4"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Hot red rosettes with frosted tips. Dense mat forming.
Click to view Icicle Houseleeks
Sempervivum 'Icicle'

Height
4"
Spread
12"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Heavy tufted and fringed medium red leaves.
Click to view Lemon Queen Globeflower
Trollius x cultorum 'Lemon Queen'

Height
24"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Yellow
Serrated, fan shaped leaves with tall stems and double yellow flowers in late spring.
Click to view Orange Prince Globeflower
Trollius x cultorum 'Orange Prince'

Height
18"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun
Flower
Orange
Serrated, fan shaped leaves with tall stems and double orange flowers in late spring.
Click to view Aztec Gold Speedwell
Veronica prostrata 'Aztec Gold'

Height
1-2'
Spread
1-2'
Zone
3
Partial Sun
Flower
Pink
Creeping groundcover with short spikes of sky blue flowers in late summer. Brilliant gold foliage. Deadhead flower to prolong bloom time. Low maintenance and prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Royal Candles Speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Glory'

Height
12-16"
Spread
16"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Deep Blue
Spiky blooms from summer to fall with glossy foliage. Cold hardy and drought tolerant. Low maintenance and prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Red Fox Speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'

Height
12-18"
Spread
24"
Zone
3
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Rose Red
Compact habit with upright, rose red flowers spikes. Cold hardy and drought tolerant. Low maintenance and prefers well-drained soils.
Click to view Illumination Periwinkle
Vinca minor 'Illumination'

Height
4"
Spread
12-18"
Zone
4
Full Sun Partial Sun
Flower
Periwinkle
Vigorous, narrow, golden foliage edged in deep green. Great as a groundcover or trailing from hanging baskets.