Kodiak Fresh® Diervilla features showy panicles of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches from early to mid summer. It has lime green-variegated yellow foliage with hints of chartreuse which emerges red in spring. The pointy leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and in the fall. The brick red stems can be quite attractive.

Spectacular purple with yellow centre spikes of pea-flowers rise from blue-green foliage in early summer; use this plant for its outstanding display of vertical flowers as an accent in the garden

Butterfly™ Orange Skipper Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented orange daisy flowers with coppery-bronze 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 pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Cool Splash Bush Honeysuckle is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its cascading habit of growth. It features subtle panicles of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers along the branches in early summer. It has attractive white-variegated, dark-green foliage. The oval leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color.

An arching, sprawling evergreen shrub with very pointy needles streaked with interesting silvery blue lines and abundant showy powdery blue berries; extremely adaptable to poor soils and dry locations, very hardy Blueberry Delight Juniper is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent blue berries from late spring to late winter. It has attractive powder blue foliage with silver stripes. The needles are highly ornamental and turn coppery-bronze in fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. Blueberry Delight Juniper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics. Blueberry Delight Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications; Mass Planting General Garden Use Groundcover This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.

An attractive garden shrub featuring showy flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring followed by bluish-black berries, attractive to birds, excellent fall color; an upright spreading shrub, rugged and adaptable, ideal as a natural hedge.

Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire has racemes of fragrant white flowers at the ends of the branches in early summer. It has green deciduous foliage. The narrow leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. The smooth brown bark and purple branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Phlox Spring Purple delivers a stunning late-spring show with deep pinkish-purple flowers that blanket the entire plant. Light pruning after flowering promotes dense, compact growth. Perfect for rock gardens, border edging, or mixed container plantings where its vibrant blooms create eye-catching color and texture.

Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented orange daisy flowers with dark red eyes and yellow tips 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 bluish-green in color throughout the season.

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Hydrangea features bold balls of hot pink flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has forest green deciduous foliage. The heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Unlike any other arborvitae! As the name suggests Whipcord's long, swaying green tendrils of foliage look like cords. The foliage displays a bronze cast in the winter. Grows slowly into a rounded form and makes a delightful conversation piece in the rock garden or near the patio. Does best with protection from harsh winter winds. Not fussy about soil as long as it's not soggy. Best yet, deer seem to dislike the foliage!

Starlite Prairie False Indigo is a tough, native-bred perennial that offers a surprisingly long season of interest for such an undemanding plant. Its indigo-blue flower spikes rise above mounding blue-green foliage in late spring and early summer, drawing butterflies and small birds to the garden at a beautiful time of year. A Great Lakes native selection growing two to three feet tall, it settles into well-drained soil in full sun and quickly earns its reputation for drought tolerance and complete deer resistance. The foliage remains attractive all summer, and the decorative seedpods that follow the blooms rattle pleasantly in the breeze and provide late-season structure. Come fall, the foliage shifts to warm burgundy and copper-brown tones for a final flush of seasonal color. Mass it along a slope for erosion control, or group several plants in a sunny border for a bold, prairie-style planting that rewards minimal care.

This naturally compact upright mounded shrub is bathed in pale yellow double flowers all season long; fine textured rich green foliage, makes a good groundcover; hardy, tough and adaptable to all conditions, but dislikes wet soils

Lemon Meringueâ„¢ Potentilla is bathed in stunning buttery yellow flowers with gold eyes at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has green foliage throughout the season. The small ferny compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Lemon Meringueâ„¢ Potentilla is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Lemon Meringueâ„¢ Potentilla is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Rainbow's End Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has attractive dark green foliage with hints of yellow which emerges yellow in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter.

Siren’s Song Dark Night Coral Bells is a dramatic foliage statement plant with near-black leaves that create a bold, moody contrast in partially shaded borders and container compositions. The deep, almost-black foliage develops a rich purple quality as seasons change, providing evolving interest from spring through fall. Delicate white flower spikes rise above the dark foliage in summer, creating a striking light-against-dark effect that attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. Growing in a mounding habit 12 to 18 inches tall, it pairs beautifully with chartreuse, coral, and silver companions in mixed plantings. Deer and rabbit resistant, cold hardy, and Juglone tolerant.

Bee Balm 'Pink Lace' is a compact, upright perennial that brings vibrant color to mid-summer gardens. Abundant heads of bright pink flowers rise above dense, rounded clumps of bright green foliage, creating a striking focal point. This variety boasts excellent disease resistance, making it reliable and low-maintenance. Perfect for massing in flower borders or as a pollinator-friendly addition to mixed plantings. Attracts bees and butterflies while maintaining a tidy, manageable form.

Floristan Violet Blazing Star delivers vertical drama to the sunny border with dense, upright spikes of vivid violet-purple flowers that open from the tip downward through mid to late summer. As a Great Lakes native, it draws an impressive parade of butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds throughout its bloom season—a living magnet for pollinators that also happens to be one of the finest cut flowers the perennial garden produces. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall with a narrow, tidy footprint of 12 to 18 inches, it fits neatly into the middle of a border where its strong vertical lines contrast beautifully with mounding or spreading companions. Deer, rabbits, insects, and disease all leave it alone, and it grows happily in the challenging root zone of black walnut trees, making it one of the most versatile natives for difficult planting conditions. The seed heads that follow the blooms extend the ornamental season into fall and provide important food for overwintering birds. Mass plant it for a prairie-inspired sweep, or repeat it through the border as a unifying accent that brings structure, color, and wildlife value in one plant.

Ruby Falls Redbud has lavender pea-like flowers with red overtones along the branches from early to mid spring before the leaves. It has attractive burgundy deciduous foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The heart-shaped leaves are highly ornamental and turn yellow in fall.

Aromatic vanilla-scented flowers; foliage and flowers attract the monarch butterfly and its larvae; silky seed pods can be used in dried flower arrangements; native to wet meadows and swamps but adapts to average garden conditions

A beautiful, adaptable and hardy shrub offering four-seasons of interest. Vibrant red twigs are stunning in the winter garden. Spring flowers yield small ornamental fruit that is attractive to birds. Colorful fall foliage. Spreading habit is helpful in controlling erosion. Tolerates clay, wet soil. Deciduous.

Mature Height: 6’ to 9’

Mature Width: 8’ to 12’

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Rich, consistently moist soil

Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8

Variegated Sweet Flag Iris stands out in the spring garden with handsome cream-and-green striped foliage that looks striking even before the cheerful yellow flowers open in late spring and early summer. The bold variegation holds beautifully through the growing season, providing an architectural element that earns this iris a place even in years when it isn’t in bloom. Growing to a handsome 24 to 36 inches tall, it anchors a sunny border with upright structure and pairs well with ornamental grasses, blue-flowered companions, or other irises for a naturalistic early-season display. As a Great Lakes region native, it brings genuine ecological value and draws butterflies during its bloom period. It is reliably deer and rabbit resistant, tolerates black walnut, and adapts well to average garden soils including those that stay on the moist side. A classic iris for gardeners who want early color paired with season-long foliage interest.

Agastache 'Pink Pearl' forms a compact, mid-sized mound crowned with tall flower spikes of delicate light pink blooms that flower prolifically throughout the season. This sturdy variety excels in garden borders and container plantings alike. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun for optimal growth and continuous flowering.