Chicago Lustre Viburnum is covered in stunning creamy white flat-top flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. The royal blue fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from early to late fall. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The serrated oval leaves turn an outstanding deep purple in the fall. Native to Southern Illinois.

Mature Height: 8’ to 12’

Mature Width: 6’ to 10’

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained soil

Hardiness zone: 3 - 8

Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented red daisy flowers with dark red eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Chameleon Little Bluestem features airy plumes of burgundy flowers with red overtones rising above the foliage from early to late fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with prominent white stripes and tinges of rose. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of burgundy and in the fall. The dark red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from mid fall to early winter.

A striking variety with reddish-brown leaves that have rounded lobes with a shocking bright lime green border that precisely rings each leaf; a solar eclipse brought down to your garden; a vigorous grower that forms a dense mound

Hetz Midget Arborvitae is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has forest green evergreen foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage remain forest green throughout the winter.

Little Cutiesâ„¢ Blondie Coral Bells features dainty spikes of buttery yellow bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge coppery-bronze in spring, turning tan in color with showy red variegation and tinges of brown the rest of the year. The red stems can be quite attractive.

Lovely rose flowers with good color retention, and no gap between flowers and foliage; an attractive container plant; excellent for xeriscaping and hot, sunny, dry locations in the garden; performs well on hot sites

A compact spreading version of this native shrub which features extremely long and narrow panicles of white flowers in early summer, consistently reddish-purple fall color; good for the garden or for naturalizing, spreads to form small colonies

‘Perpetua’ will give you two crops of sweet and delicious blueberries! The first fruit will appear in mid-summer, and then the plant will flower and set fruit a second time in the fall. The leaves are dark green and will turn to deep reds and greens in the winter, making it a beautiful addition to any landscape.

Height: 5 feet

Spread: 5 feet

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Black Pearl Coral Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers with pink calyces rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive glossy lobed leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning black in color with curious plum purple undersides the rest of the year.

Blue Point Juniper is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. It produces powder blue berries from late spring to late winter.

Plum Pudding Coral Bells brings a season-long glow of rich color to the partly shaded garden, where its ruffled, silver-dusted leaves hold deep shades of plum and burgundy from spring straight through fall. In late spring and summer, slender wands of dainty pink bells rise above the mounding foliage, drawing hummingbirds to the border. Compact at 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, it settles easily into the front of a shade bed or tucks neatly along a pathway as an accent. It asks only for moderate moisture and is wonderfully resilient—typically avoided by deer and untroubled by rabbits, insects, or disease. It even shrugs off the juglone cast by black walnut trees, making it a smart choice for those tricky spots where little else will thrive. Pair it with chartreuse hostas or silver-leaved companions to let its plum tones really sing.

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.

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.

Pink Revolution Foamy Bells has masses of beautiful spikes of pink bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain light green in color with distinctive deep purple veins and tinges of silver throughout the year. The dark red stems can be quite attractive.

Drummond's Pink Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning hot pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.

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.

Striking pure white blooms with a very faint blotch adorn this vigorous and hardy variety in mid spring; considered one of the best whites, it will definitely make an impact along borders; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil

Pleasant White Azalea is covered in stunning clusters of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers with creamy white throats at the ends of the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Pleasant White Azalea is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Pleasant White Azalea is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Green Spice Coral Bells features dainty spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain emerald green in color with distinctive dark red veins and tingesg of silver throughout the year.

This naturally short, easy-care perennial boasts an exceptional amount of raspberry-pink flowers. Blooms earlier than most and continues blooming all the way until first frost. Each flower lasts for weeks with attractive color. Perfect for the front of sunny borders, meadow gardens, or container plantings.

Catching Fire Foamy Bells lives up to its name with foliage that seems to smolder—vibrant tones of orange, red-burgundy, and copper-bronze intensify through the season and reach their peak in summer and fall for a display that rivals the most dramatic autumn trees. The mounded clumps spread generously to three to five feet, making this an excellent groundcover or mass planting option where season-long color is the goal. Lacy, deeply cut leaves with the frothy texture characteristic of foamy bells add fine-grained detail that reads beautifully in both close-up and from a distance. Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators visit the slender flower stems when they emerge, and birds will forage around the plant, giving this workhorse genuine wildlife value. It holds its own in a sunny to lightly shaded spot and shrugs off deer, rabbits, and most garden pests without complaint. Use it as a bold accent in a mixed border, or let it spill across a sunny slope for effortless seasonal drama.

Cone-fections™ Hot Papaya Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented double orange daisy flowers with red overtones and dark brown eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Little Devil Ninebark features showy clusters of white flowers with shell pink overtones at the ends of the branches in early summer. It has burgundy foliage throughout the season. The small serrated lobed leaves turn purple in fall. It produces red capsules from early to mid fall. The peeling tan bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Little Devil Ninebark is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

A remarkable variety with eye catching color; strong and bushy habit that is ideal for sunny borders and mixed containers; large and fragrant flowers have rich golden-yellow petals, surrounding a copper cone; deadhead spent blooms