Zone 4, 2-3'  Habit: upright mound            

Clusters of golden-yellow flowers in June through September on attractive gray-green foliage. May be used in borders or in a cut flower garden. Sun

Zone 4, 18-24" Habit: upright mound         

Clusters of sulfur-yellow flowers in June through August on attractive gray-green foliage. May be used in a border or a cut flower garden. Sun

Zone 4, 18-24" Habit:upright spreading      

Clusters of white flowers blooming June through September against green fern-like foliage. Use in a naturalized setting due to the spreading habit. Sun

Zone 4, 18-24" Habit:compact,erect          

Clusters of pale lilac to white flowers bloom June through September. Fern-like foliage is compact and does not become a tangled mess as some Achilleas. A nice naturalizing plant. Sun

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' 

Zone 4, 18-24" Habit:upright spreading      

Clusters of small ruby-red flowers with yellow centers blooming in June through September against green fern-like foliage. Useful in natural settings. Sun

Achillea millefolium

'Terra Cotta' 

Zone 3, 18-30" Habit:upright                      

\Shades of burnt-orange to yellow throughout summer. Deadheading after blooming helps more color appear in fall to frost. Foliage is silvery and ferny. Sun      Good cut flower

Zone 4, 2-3'  Habit:upright                         

  Pale yellow flower clusters June through hard frost. Foliage is frosted green and tolerates hot, dry conditions. Attracts butterflies. Sun

Actaea simplex

'Atropurpurea'

aka Cimicifuga

Zone:3,  3-5'  Habit:arching 

White nodding bottlebrush flowers float above dark green cut foliage. Happiest in full shade. A moisture loving perennial blooming summer into fall. Arching habit

Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee`

Zone:5, 18-24" Habit:upright

Lacy black foliage with purple tinted white blooms that have a jasmine fragrance in late summer. Vigorous grower with upright habit. Sun-Part Shade

Zone 4, 3-4' Habit:arching

White bottlebrush-like flowers on sturdy stems in late summer through fall. More arching than Cimicifuga racemosa. Use in woodland gardens. Part Shade

Zone 4, 10-12" Habit:low mound

White flowers in August through September appear on a fast growing dense mat of variegated foliage. Use as a vigorous groundcover potential Garden Bully. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 6, 24-36" Habit:erect

Fragrance of licorice draws butterflies and hummingbirds to this little gem. Long lasting, soft blue flower spikes are showy in July through frost. Drought and heat tolerant,useful in the back of the perennial border. Sun - Part Shade

Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee' 

Zone:4,  20-24" Habit:erect

Striking golden foliage with attractive serrated edges. Dense lavender-blue flower spikes in mid-summer. Sun-Part Shade Erect habit

Zone 5, 24-36" Habit:shrubby

Rose-orange tubular flowers with a scented, silvery foliage help make this plant a winner. Flower performance is outstanding June until frost. Hummingbird attractor Happy with good drainage. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 3-6"  Habit:groundcover

Blue spike flowers in May and June. Dark bronze foliage makes an attractive groundcover. Use in mass for the best effect, good color for a sunny location. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 3-6" Habit:groundcover

Attractive white, pink, rose, and green foliage makes an interesting groundcover throughout the season, with blue spike flowers in May through June. Use in mass for the best effect. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 12-18" Habit:low mound

Large ruffled light green foliage with a gray cast makes a nice backdrop for the chartreuse flower panicles that appear in July. Can be used as a groundcover or a low border. After a soft rain the foliage becomes picture perfect. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 24-36" Habit:erect

Lilac flowers are borne on spheres well above the green strap-like foliage in May. An interesting border plant or in mass plantings. Sun

Zone 4, 12-14" Habit:erect

Pale bluish-violet star-shaped florets forming a 10" globe. Color in May through July. Resembles a "Christmas tree bauble". Nice cut or dried flower, use as a naturalizer. Sun

Zone:4, 40" Habit:erect

Magnificent, long lasting 10" violet globe flowers June into summer. Unusual show-stopper that is rodent resistant. Well-drained soil, stunning cut or dried flower. Sun

Zone:5, 18-20" Habit:upright

Another Peruvian Lily selected for better hardiness. Peach-red flowers with dark freckled spots. Great cut flower blooms June thru fall.

Zone 5, 25-30" Habit:upright

Fragrant yellow flowers are marked with soft mahogany spots. Happy in well-drained soil, super cut flower. Sun

Zone 5, 12-15" Habit:compact mound

Dark green lance-shaped foliage turns brilliant yellow in fall. Late spring brings blue buds and flowers on this compact selection. Flowers are star-shaped and very cute! Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 10-18" Habit:low mound

Large pure white flowers appear in May and June on light green lobed leaves. Flowers are followed by fluffy white seed heads. Use in rock gardens or along wood edges for spring color. Reblooms. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 3-4' Habit:mound

Mauve flowers appear in August and last until frost on foliage resembling grape leaves. Makes an excellent border plant or use in a rock garden. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 5, 3-4'  Habit:mound

Abundant single white fowers are graceful above the deep green foliage in September through frost. Use in mass. Prefers well-drained soil. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 5, 2-3'   Habit:mound 

Semi-double pink flowers appear on branched flower stems held gracefully above large deep green foliage. Use as a border or in a mass for fall color. Sun - Part Shade

Anemone x 'Party Dress' pp13844

New for 2008

Zone:5, 24-36" Habit:mound

Huge double pink blossoms in late summer and fall. Tall upright habit may require staking. Blooms of Bressingham introduction.

Anemone 'Queen Charlotte' ('Konigin Charlotte')

Zone:5, 2-3' Habit:low mound

Large pale pink petals with darker tips. Small yellow centers.Glossy green foliage provides soft fall color.

Zone 5, 2-3'  Habit:mound

Semi-double white flowers appear in September and last until frost. Makes a delicate border or use in mass plantings. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 12-24" Habit:mound

Vigorous growing Canadian Columbine is a native with nodding flowers of yellow sepals and red spurs in May and June. Use as a border or in mass. Part -Full Shade

Zone 3,  8-12" Habit:upright

Flowers of blue, pink, purple and white are clustered on short stems. Colorful but delicate for a natural setting or a softening look in your garden. Sun-Part Shade

Zone 2, 12-14" Habit:compact mound

A soft mix of blue, pink, rose and white flowers move gently in the spring breeze. Moist soils for best uniform performance. Sun-Part Shade

Zone 4,  18-24"  Habit:upright

Native plant that produces green or purple flowers in May followed by bright red berries appearing 5-6 months after flowering occurs. Use in a woodland garden where the soil is moist to wet. Female has 2 sets of 2 leaves. Male plant has 1 set of 2 leaves per plant. Part - Full Shade

Zone 4, 6-8"  Habit:low mound

Small dark pink globe flowers above evergreen grass-like tufts from May to forever. Dependable little package for rock gardens or as borders. Sun

Zone 4,  8-12"  Habit:low mound

Low mounds of feathery fern-like silver foliage. Uses include borders, rock gardens, and accents. Helps contrast colors such as pink, blue, purple, and yellow in the garden. Sun

Zone 4,  8-12"  Habit:mound

Small feathery racemes of tiny, creamy white flowers above deep green fern-like foliage make this an ideal border plant for streams or among stones in pond areas. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4,  4-5'  Habit:round mound

Tall Astilbe-like ivory blossoms above dark green foliage. Blooms well in early summer into September. Vigorous and bold in any soil, good specimen. Native. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 6-12"  Habit:groundcover

A native groundcover with large deciduous heart-shaped green leaves that spread by stolons. Use as an edging plant in shady areas. Dormant by September. Part Shade

Zone 3,  3-5'   Habit:upright

Vanilla-scented, white flower clusters are followed by milkweed seed pods. A great addition to a sunny pond area, it's native habitat. Butterfly and hummingbird friendly. Sun

Zone 3, 3-5'  Habit:upright

Light pink flowers are set off against deep red colored bract. These have a heavenly vanilla scent. Butterfly and hummingbird heaven! Dark green foliage and milkweed seed pods add interest in the fall. Sun

Zone 4, 2-3'  Habit:upright clump

Clusters of orange flowers appear in August through September on tall stalks with lance-like green foliage. Does best in dry sandy soil. Use in mass plantings or rustic areas. Butterfly attractor. Sun

Zone 4.  Habit:mound

Asters are a pain to produce in a pot. The bottom leaves go black and look ratty just when you need them. But, we improved our Aster selection this season. Still sturdy with great fall color but more compact and, here's the kicker,more disease-resistant. Sun

Aster tongolensis

'Berggarten'

Zone:4,  Habit:mounding

Brightly colored plooms in shades of pink,red,lavender.purple and white appearing throughout in late spring thru summer above the deep lush green fern-like foliage. Useful in mass, borders, shady rock gardens, or as a specimen Flowers can be used in dry or fresh arrangements. Can tolerate sun if in moist soil. Part - Full Shade

E= early season  M=mid season  L=late season

Astilbe 'Maggie Daley'

Light Pink 10-12" M

PPA selection for 1994

Zone 4, 3-4'  Habit:erect

Indigo-blue flowers on tall racemes appear in early June against blue-green foliage creating an attractive plant. A slow grower, Baptisia makes a good specimen or background plant. May require staking. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 3-4'  Habit:erect

Yellow flower spikes and gray-green foliage. Pea-like blooms June to July. Happy in moist, well-drained soils. Sun

Zone 4, 24-30"  Habit:erect

Dusty-purple flowers in mid-spring. Fine textured soft-green foliage on dark stems. Moist soils in full sun keep this lovely happy. Sun

Zone 3, 12-15" Habit:groundcover

Evergreen with large deep green glossy leaves. Spikes of pink flowers appear in April. Effective as a groundcover, in rock gardens, pool edges, and mass plantings. Full Shade

Zone 3, 12-18"  Habit:low spreading

Large heart-shaped green leaves with small clustered true blue flowers in May and June. Useful for naturalizing and borders. Prefers a moist well-drained area. Part-Full Shade

Zone 4, 12-18"  Habit:mound

Sky blue forget-me-not flowers nestled on silver overlay foliage. 'Jack' will brighten any woodland setting.Adds brightness to the shady portion of the garden all season. Part - Full Shade

Zone:5 Height varies  Habit:upright arching

Racemes of fragrant flowers cover the new growth July through frost on a vigorous, fast growing shrub. Plants may die back in northern areas or if not they may be trimmed to 6-8" in early spring. A butterfly and hummingbird attractor. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 6-8" Habit:low spreading

Pearl Deep Blue is a deeper blue and blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than 'Blue Clips'. The flowers are larger and have more heat tolerance,deadheading will encourage reblooming for many more weeks. Otherwise, still the same compact blooming wonder. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4,  6-8"  Habit:low spreading

Pearl White is a crisp white and blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than 'White Clips'. The flowers are larger and have more heat tolerance,deadheading will encourage reblooming for many more weeks. Otherwise, still the same compact blooming wonder. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3, 18-24"  Habit:upright mound

Violet-blue single flowers stand above dark green foliage in May and June. Effective in moist soil, in borders and informal gardens. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3,  24-30"  Habit:upright mound

Large violet-blue flowers bloom in summer above dark green foliage. Useful as borders, in mass, and informal gardens. Somewhat invasive. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4,  6-9"  Mound:low spreading

Light blue flowers from late spring through summer. Crinkled irregularly toothed leaves, a nice border addition. Useful in rock gardens or mixed patio containers. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 5,  8-10"  Habit:low spreading

Deep blue bell-shaped flowers are charming as they cascade over rocks or over the side of patio containers. Deep green foliage is covered with color in June and July. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 18-24"  Habit:Spotted Bellflower

Awesome cherry-red bells with a creamy spotted interior dangle from arching stems. Very striking! Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 30-40'  Habit:vine

Glossy green leaves changing to yellow in the fall are a good backdrop for the scarlet-orange flowers that appear in July through September. Needs support if used as a screen. POTENTIAL GARDEN BULLY. Sun - Part Shade Campsis is a great hummingbird attractor

Campsis radicans 'Flamenco'

Zone 4, 30-40'  Habit:vine

Large scarlet trumpet shaped flowers late summer into fall. Fast growing deciduous vine. POTENTIAL GARDEN BULLY  Sun-Part Shade

Zone 4,  30-40'  Habit:vine

Deep green rough textured leaves much like the species. Yellow trumpet-like flowers abundantly produced on a choice summer blooming vine. POTENTIAL GARDEN BULLY. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 9,   Height Varies   Habit:erect

What a beautiful plant for height, texture and color. Grow on your patio in pots or in your garden. Also useful near water's edge. The ones we have selected are more compact and are new designer colors. All garden keepers. TENDER. Sun

Canna 'Pretoria'

New for 2008

Canna 'Striped Beauty'

New for 2008

Zone 6, 24-36"  Habit:mound

Soft gray-green foliage blue-violet flowers in late summer add color to the late season garden.Plant dies back to ground in winter and flowers on new growth. A butterfly attractor. Sun

Zone 4, 18-24"  Habit: mound

Large spidery blue cornflowers in June and July. For optimum effect plant in masses.Lance shaped green foliage. A butterfly attractor. Sun - Part Shade

Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' 

Zone:4, 18-24 "  Habit:upright

Fragrant reddish-rose flower clusters on upright gray-green foliage. Good color in June and July on a plant with an upright habit for the back of the perennial border. Butterfly friendly Sun

Zone 3,  6-8"   Habit:compact mound

Free flowing snow-white flowers in May and June protrude above compact wooly-gray foliage. Good in rock gardens or as an edging. Low fertility and well-drained soil produce the best plants. Delicate looking but tough. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 5, 12-15"  Habit:groundcover

Groundcover or border plant flowering violet-blue in August through frost against the fall foliage which turns bronze-red,creating a stunning contrast. One of the last plants to leaf out in spring. Use in mass or in rock gardens. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4,  2-3'   Habit:upright

Lustrous deep green foliage with rose pink turtlehead-shaped flowers. Nice August and September color for garden brightness. Looks like a keeper does well in moist shady areas. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 5,  25'   Habit:vine

Glossy deep green leaves cover the vine as a nice backdrop for the large vibrantly colored flowers throughout the summer months. Provide adequate support. Clematis is happiest in cool moist well drained soil. The varieties we have selected can be trimmed to 12-18" from April to early May this helps enable the flowers to cover the vine.   Sun-Part Shade

Clematis 'General Sikorski'

New for 2008

 Large crisp white flowers with dark brown anthers. June and September

Clematis tan. 'My Angel' 

Clematis 'Will Goodwin'

Zone 4,  6-12"  Habit:groundcover

Delicate fragrant white bell-shaped flowers in May are somewhat hidden by the large dark green leaves. Lily-of-the Valley requires room to spread and is an excellent groundcover under shade trees where aggressive spreading is desired. GARDEN BULLY. Part - Full Shade

Zone: 4, 18-24"  Habit:mound

Golden-yellow semi-double flowers that are showy all summer.Compact plant with flowers held above green foliage. Good consistent bloomer.

Zone 3, 16-18"  Habit:mound

Large single golden blooms all summer to frost. Use at a front border or patio containers. Sun - Part Shade Attracts butterflies

Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream'

Zone 3, 12-18"  Habit:upright

Improved pink-flowering Coreopsis that will tolerate more shade and moisture than other varieties. Blooms summer through frost. Finely textured foliage

Zone 5-6,  18-24"  Habit:mound

Late spring to frost bi-colored flowers of white petals with a raspberry base and yellow centers. A goodie from Blooms of Bressingham. Great border or filler plant for that special place. Happy in average well-drained soils, likes cool weather. Shear after flowering for rebloom. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4, 18-20"  Habit:upright arching

Large yellow-gold flowers in late spring to late summer. Shear plants in mid summer to allow a new flush of flowers into fall. Threadleaf foliage, arching stems. Vigorous in well-drained soils, drought tolerant when estalished. Sun

Zone 3,  18-24"  Habit:upright mound

Delicate lemon-yellow daisy-like flowers bloom in June through Octover. An excellent plant for borders, rock gardens, or natural settings. 'Moonbeam' tolerates drought conditions. Sun - Part Shade

PPA selection for 1992

Coreopsis x. 'Autumn Blush' ppaf

Zone:5, 18-24"  Habit:mound

In late spring through summer Autumn Blush is covered with butter-yellow flowers surrounding a strawberry colored eye. Cool temperatures enhace the strawberry coloration.  Lance shaped green foliage. Sun

Coreopsis x. 'Full Moon' ppaf

New for 2008

Zone:4,  24-30"  Habit:mound

Improved 'Moonbeam' with 3" canary-yellow daisy shaped flowers from early summer thru fall. More floriferous than it's counterpart. One of the new Big Bang tm series.

Zone 5, 10-12"  Habit:mound

This lacy little thing is a wonderful bloomer. Yellow delicate flowers start in early spring into late fall. Gray-green foliage will flutter with the breeze. Lovely filler plant in a garden or on stone walls.

Sun - Part Shade

Corydalis x 'Canary Feathers' ppaf

Zone:6,  12-15"   Habit:small mound

Canary yellow blooms above the blue-green feather- like foliage. Very showy and vigorous for shady spots. Does not reseed. Sun-Part Shade

Zone 5,  3-4'   Habit:upright arching

Deep flame-red upstanding flower spikes appear in midsummer above the green sword-like foliage. Divide clumps every 2-3 years for maximum flower display. Prefers well-drained soil. Sun Hummingbird Magnet

Zone 8, 18-20"  Habit:erect

These vibrant, robust blooms are at their peak during the summer months into fall. The long flowering period is great for patio or container gardens. Very showy. TENDER. Sun

'Yellow Delight'

Zone 9,   12'   Habit:groundcover or mound

Large white trumpet-shaped flowers are plentiful against tropical looking coarse leaves. The blooms are 7" long and have a strong fragrance in midsummer. Fruit is a round spiny ball about 1-1/4" in diameter. If not mulched this plant will reseed itself. Give it space to spread. TENDER WILL RESEED. Sun - Part Shade

Delosperma dyeri 'Red Mountain'

Zone:4,  2-3"   Habit:groundcover

Succulent-type foliage is quick growing and forms a dense mat. Red flowers wiith pale centers is excellent color for rock gardens. Drought resistant.

Delosperma d.

'Table Mountain' tm

New for 2008

Zone:4,  2-3"    Habit:groundcover

Improvement on Delosperma cooperi, evergreen in milder climates. Fuschia colored flowers throughout summer. Drought resistant. Good groundcover

Zone 5,  2-3"   Habit:groundcover

Succulent tubular light green foliage forms a dense mat in dry, sandy locations. Bright yellow flowers cover this plant June through July. Good groundcover. Sun

Zone:3,  24"  Habit:mound

Medium sized Delphinium with soft pink flowers and yellow centers in midsummer. Prefers moist rich soil remove spent flower stalks to encourage reblooming. Sun From the Magic Fountain series

Zone 4,  30"  Habit:erect

Colors ranging from dark blue, cherry, lavender to sky blue. A colorful mix that does not need staking. Trim back for reblooming. Sun

Zone:3,  10-12"   Habit:low mound

Sky-blue flowers cover this dwarf plant from June thru August.More heat tolerant than other delphiniums.Happiest in well drained soils. Sun

Zone:3, 10-12"  Habit:low mound

Good branching, lacy leaves and midnight blue flowers.More heat tolerant than most Delphiniums. Happiest in well drained soils. Sun

Zone:5,  6-8"   Habit:low mounding

Fluffy, white, semi-double flowers from early summer into fall. Upright gray-green foliage. FRAGRANT

Zone 3,  4-6"  Habit:low mound

Soft pink, spicy-scented, fringe-tipped flowers that bloom late spring into summer. Blue-green foliage. Very floriferous and heat tolerant. Sun

Zone: 5, 6”   Habit:low mound

A super groundcover Dianthus with grayish-green foliage and a habit similar to Armeria Dusseldorf Pride. The fragrant rose pink flowers appear in early summer and can last through to fall. Grows best in a sunny location with good drainage an outstanding selection for the front of a sunny border or a rock garden.     PPA selection for 2006

Zone 4, 6-8"  Habit:low mound

Double red flowers over blue-gray dwarf foliage in May through July. Frosty Fire is super in borders as edging or among rocks for a splash of color. Sun

Zone 4,  8-12"  Habit:low spreading

Fragrant double pink flowers in May and June just above icy-blue evergreen foliage. Effective in a rock garden or as edging. Sun

Zone 3,  12"  Habit:low mound

Fragrant, fringed blooms of pink with darker pink centers. Dark green foliage. Reblooms from spring to frost when deadheaded . Improved 'Spotty' from Nebraska. Sun

Dianthus "Raspberry Swirl' (Devon Sisken pp14377)

aka 'Sisken Clock'

Zone:5,  8-12"  Habit:low mound

Blue green foliage highlighting blooms of white with picotee edges and eye zone. Color in late spring and again in the fall.

Zone 3,  4-5"  Habit:low mound

Flowers are red and white bi-color with blue-gray evergreen foliage. Cheddar pinks do well in the heat and most are fragrant. This one was developed in Nebraska. Nice color addition to a border or a rocky area. Sun

Zone 3,  4-6"  Habit:groundcover

Double, fragrant, rosy-pink flowers blooming May and June on a low dark green plant. Use in a rock garden or front borders. Sun

Zone 4,  6-8"  Habit:spreading

Intense rose-red blooms blanket the entire plant all summer. Perfect for rock gardens, borders or in mass plantings. A Bloom Forever plant with deep green foliage. Sun

Zone 3, 12-15"  Habit:mound

Cherry-red heart-shaped flowers on graceful racemes blooming from May through October. Attractive blue-green fern-like foliage is excellent for naturalizing a wooded area. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 3,  24-30"  Habit:upright mound

Pink heart-shaped flowers on long graceful racemes in May and June. Prefers rich, moist soil, use in a shaded garden as a border. Tends to die back in the summer months. Part Shade

Zone 3,  24-30"   Habit:upright mound

Delicate white heart-shaped flowers appear on long graceful racemes in May and June. Use in a shade garden with rich moist soil. Tends to die back in the summer. Part Shade

Zone 4,  2-3'   Habit:upright clump

Large trumpet-shaped yellow flowers are held tall above the lance-like foliage on racemes in June and July. Useful as a tall border or in a woodland garden. Perennial. Sun - Part Shade

Zone 4,  3-5'   Habit:erert

Pendulous bell-shaped flowers of mixed colors rise tall above the deep green foliage in June and