Gorgeous cobalt blue with black blooms emerge from black whorls along the tall flower spikes, rising from the lush, green, aromatic foliage. Excellent for adding dark, dramatic contrast to any garden. Sensational season-long, heat-loving color for sunny beds and borders. Annual variety.

• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 24-36 inches
• Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
• Soil Type: Moderate

Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, it holds the same glorious potential!

Purple Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented purple daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings, also attracting pollinators. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Swamp Milkweed has fuchsia flat-top flowers with rose overtones at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Like no other hosta, one for the collectors; upright narrow tightly folded leaves resembling praying hands; dark green with a narrow gold margin and shiny undersides; provides a dramatic accent for the garden or border; lavender flowers are plentiful

Ornamental Features

Blooming later than its relatives, the pink, Chinese variety is also more tolerant of sun and drier conditions. Visions is a compact variety with thick plumes of light pink flowers in late June and July rising from lush mounds of bronze-green leaves. The sturdy flowers are great for cutting and drying. While this Astilbe is generally tougher than others it still appreciates being kept evenly moist.

Grown at our Chalet Farm in WI. This miniature mounded hosta features small round, blue-green leaves and dainty spikes of pale lavender-white flowers; slow growing and cute as a button

Pow Wow Wild Berry Coneflower turns up the intensity from midsummer straight through fall, its vivid rosy-purple petals radiating outward from bold coppery cones that give any sunny border a jewel-toned glow. Native to the Great Lakes region, this garden-tough perennial sinks deep roots that handle summer heat and dry spells with ease once established. It reaches two to three feet tall and blooms with remarkable staying power, drawing monarchs, swallowtails, and hummingbirds to the garden for weeks on end. As the season winds down, the seed-laden cones persist and goldfinches flock to them through autumn and into winter. Plant it in full sun in generous drifts at the border’s middle or back, where its purple flowers pop beautifully against the warm tones of ornamental grasses. It shrugs off deer and rabbits and asks for nothing more than good drainage and a spot in the sun.

Cinderella Milkweed features showy lightly-scented shell pink flat-top recurved flowers with white eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its glossy narrow leaves remain forest green in color with distinctive light green veins throughout the season.

Masses of violet-blue and white bi-color blooms emerge on strong stems; dense and well branched; a beautiful addition to borders or beds with its uniform habit; looks fantastic in containers

This wonderful variety differs in its vigor, tremendous flower output, and leaf color; an excellent border plant for most locations; brilliant red flower spikes stand tall above stunning burgundy foliage

The Chinese Astilbe, blooming later than other Astilbe types, is also more tolerant of sun and drier conditions. Visions is a compact variety with thick plumes of raspberry red flowers in late June and July rising from lush mounds of bronze-green leaves. The sturdy flowers are great for cutting and drying. While this Astilbe is generally tougher than others it still appreciates being kept evenly moist.

A lovely upright perennial with beautiful black licorice-scented leaves and lavender-blue blooms from summer to fall; drought tolerant, a wonderful addition to garden beds, containers or used in cut flower arrangements; low maintenance and easy to grow

Caradonna Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The burgundy stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.

Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage features delicate spikes of lavender flowers with blue overtones rising above the foliage from mid summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive fragrant narrow leaves emerge silver in spring, turning grayish green in color throughout the season.

Husker Red Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive narrow leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning dark green in color with distinctive deep purple edges throughout the season. The deep purple stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.

Late-blooming, moisture-loving Hot Lips Turtlehead is perfect for bog gardens, waterside or any moist area in the garden. It's upright, spreading stems are clothed in gorgeous glossy, very dark green leaves. Hot pink flowers, resembling little turtle heads, bloom at the tips of the stems in August and September. Pair with Cranesbill (Geranium), Foxglove (Digitalis), Meadowsweet (Filipendula), Windflower (Anemone) and Siberian Iris. Named after a Greek god, Chelone, who insulted the gods and was turned into a turtle! Deer and bunny resistant.