Pomegranate has striking magenta flowers, unlike other yarrows; a natural attractant to hummingbirds and butterflies; use in hot, hard-to-grow areas. These cold tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant plants will attract pollinators and provide lovely flowers for cutting. Perfect for erosion control and offering repeat flowering, these plants are a must-try for any passionate Chicagoland gardener.

This first year flowering perennial salvia bears richly colored, blue-violet flowers on deep purple stems. It blooms right along with the other salvias in early to midsummer and will rebloom in early fall if cut back after flowering.

Henry Eilers Sweet Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented yellow daisy flowers with dark brown eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its tomentose pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Glowing, bright red flowers with dark red cones, produced on strong, well branched stems; attracts pollinators and feeds the birds in winter; use in naturalized areas with other native plants

Compact mounds of vibrant red, heavily ruffled foliage that deepen to burgundy-red as summer progresses. Delicate light pink flowers add subtle charm while creating striking contrast against neighboring plants. Perfect for borders, containers, and mixed plantings, this versatile perennial thrives when soil stays consistently moist during hot weather. A standout choice for year-round visual interest in any garden.

Sallyrosa™ April Night Meadow Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of blue flowers with violet overtones and brick red calyces rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which emerge from distinctive purple flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Bridal Veil Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season.

Fragrant bubblegum pink blossoms are accentuated by dark pink eyes on Bubblegum Pink^™ Phlox. Blooming in the summer and mildew resistant, Bubblegum Pink^™ will bring months of color and delicious fragrance to the summer garden.

Jeana Garden Phlox features bold fragrant conical lavender star-shaped flowers with pink overtones and a white flare at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season.

Eveline Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of shell pink flowers with lavender overtones 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 attractive fragrant narrow leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Heavy corrugated, blue-green foliage with a wide golden yellow margin. Sport of Tokudama Flavocircinalis.

Ellie Japanese Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers at the ends of the stems in mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

A compact garden plant with large, full size violet-blue flowers with yellow-orange eyes on sturdy stems; attracts butterflies; may treat as a perennial and cut it back to the ground each spring as it regrows vigorously and blooms on new wood

Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush is an amazing garden plant with large, cone shaped clusters of rich fuchsia blooms from dark red buds; attracts butterflies; rounded to upright habit; a beautiful color addition to the landscape that blooms all season long.

The plant features showy panicles of fragrant fuchsia flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall, which emerge from distinctive dark red flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green foliage with gray undersides throughout the season.

Electric Lime Coral Bells earns its name with foliage that practically hums with color—brilliant chartreuse-lime leaves that light up shaded corners and create stunning contrast against dark greens, purples, or deep burgundies in the mixed border. Slender stems rise above the compact 12 to 18 inch mound in spring and summer bearing small white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding movement and life to the garden. The mounding habit stays tidy without any pruning, and the foliage holds its vivid color from spring through fall in partial sun conditions. It tolerates the challenging root zone of black walnut trees, a quality that opens up garden areas that many other perennials simply won’t handle. Deer, rabbits, and most insects leave it alone, and it thrives equally well in a container or at the front of a shaded border. A little plant that makes a very big visual statement.

The Swamp Rose Mallow is a native shrubby perennial with numerous sturdy stems arising from a single crown. The large, heart-shaped leaves are grayish-green above and hairy-white below. Its boasts showy, five-petaled, creamy-white flowers have a conspicuous band of red or burgundy at their bases. This striking species attracts hummingbirds, making it a gorgeous addition to a native garden.

Peach Tea Foamy Bells features dainty spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge red in spring, turning peach in color with distinctive crimson veins and tinges of orange. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous gold in the fall.

This especially compact selection is taller than most, for bigger impact. A stunning addition to any border with spikes of rose-pink flowers that top dense, shrub-like clumps of fragrant, green foliage throughout summer. Excellent for adding bold color in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.

Coral Bells 'Carnival Watermelon' showcases stunning peach-pink new growth that matures into bronze-green foliage, delivering season-long color interest. This versatile perennial displays its most vibrant hues in cooler temperatures, making it an excellent choice for adding dynamic foliage to borders, containers, and mixed plantings. Keep soil consistently moist during hot summer months to maintain plant vigor. Prized primarily for its striking foliage rather than flowers, this cultivar brings year-round visual appeal to any garden setting.

Scarlet Flame Moss Phlox is one of spring’s most electrifying moments—a low, spreading mat that erupts into a blaze of vivid crimson-rose blossoms just as the season turns warm. Growing just a few inches tall, it weaves into a dense, needle-leaved carpet that suppresses weeds and controls erosion on slopes, and makes a dazzling edging along sunny paths and rock garden walls. It thrives in full sun with average moisture, asking only for soil that drains well in return for a generous spring bloom that draws butterflies and hummingbirds alike. After flowering, the fine-textured foliage provides tidy, weed-suppressing coverage through the rest of the season. Plant it cascading over a stone wall, filling a sunny border front, or massed across a slope where its spreading habit can be fully appreciated. It’s a cheerful, low-effort performer that earns its keep from the very first warm days of spring.

Luminary® Sunset Coral Garden Phlox features bold fragrant conical coral-pink star-shaped flowers with orange overtones at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season.

Dainty spikes of vibrant coral-colored bells rise from striking silver leaves that develop rosy tones as the season progresses. This perennial creates amazing contrast alongside other garden plants, offering great versatility in landscape design. Keep soil moist during summer heat to maintain healthy growth and continuous blooms.

Earlybird™ Purple and Yellow Columbine features bold nodding purple bell-shaped flowers with buttery yellow overtones and purple spurs at the ends of the stems from mid spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain green in color throughout the season.