Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’
Vivid golden foliage on large open plants can be used for contrast and to brighten darker shade gardens. Traditional heart-shaped pink flowers dangle from long wands above the leaves. Perfect for woodland gardens and under larger shade trees. An herbaceous perennial.
Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’
A superb perennial with a long blooming season. Delicate clusters of cherry red buds on long stalks open to reddish-pink flowers from spring through summer. Finely cut blue-green foliage forms neat, tidy clumps. Place in woodland gardens and shaded perennial borders. Tolerates full sun with adequate moisture.
Dicentra spectabilis
Dainty, heart-shaped flowers dangle from 2-3′ stems in late spring. Lovely in front of ferns or anywhere in a woodland garden.
Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’
This spectacular selection of an old classic boasts white heart-shaped flowers and handsome lime-green foliage. Tall stems emerge and produce dangling clusters of white blossoms in early spring.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’
The bold red, white-tipped, heart-shaped, 1″ flowers on arching stems are sure to brighten the shade garden when they bloom in mid spring and summer.
Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’
A dependable plant for use in borders and along pathways. The dense, clump-forming, grassy-textured foliage forms neat green tufts topped by a profusion of bright, rosy red flower heads on stiff, upright stems. A wonderful rock garden accent or container plant. An herbaceous perennial.
Genista pilosa ‘Gold Flash’
Small, golden yellow flowers completely cover this hardy, ground-hugging shrub. Selected for its ability to withstand some foot traffic with greater resistance to breakage. Ideal for northern gardens in borders, rock gardens or as a groundcover for embankments. Deciduous.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
Brilliant silver leaves with contrasting green veins are distinctive and eye-catching in shaded beds and woodland gardens. Clusters of tiny blue flowers provide additional color in the spring. Use en masse to create a shimmering groundcover or use individually as a garden accent. An herbaceous perennial.
Actaea simplex ‘Hillside Black Beauty’
Purplish-bronze, ferny foliage contrasts beautifully with fragrant, creamy white flowers. A stately, impressive background plant for shady areas.
Catananche caerulea
Clumps of grassy, gray-green leaves with blue daisy-like flowers. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant.
Nepeta faassenii ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
A purr-fect Catmint for those who love the look but want a smaller version. The ball-shaped habit carries long, dark flower stems that hold indigo blue flowers. Unlike older varieties that only produce flowers at the top of the stems, this improved Catmint has blooms from the soil to the tips of the stems. Even when the flowers are past peak, the color of the rosy purple calyxes gives your garden an additional splash of color. As an added bonus, the small, aromatic leaves keep deer and rabbits away.
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Novanepjun’
A superb compact selection with finely textured, aromatic, gray-green foliage and soft, lavender flower spikes on a low, spreading habit. A sterile dwarf form of Walker’s Low Catmint. Excellent for cascading off walls or container edges and as groundcover that tolerates periodic drought, when well-established. An herbaceous perennial.