Brookside Cranesbill has masses of beautiful powder blue flowers with white eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves are green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous scarlet in the fall.

Band of Gold Hosta features dainty spikes of white tubular flowers rising above the foliage in early summer. Its attractive heart-shaped leaves remain dark green in color with distinctive gold edges and tinges of creamy white throughout the season.

Exquisite thin green and white foliage with feathery summer plumes that turn a striking gold color in fall. Creates a stunning vertical effect in the landscape as an accent or in a dramatic mass planting. Vigorous and easy to maintain. Thrives in sunny, dry northern climates.

One of the tallest Astilbe in the world, topping out at a towering 48". Fluffy, rosy-pink flower plumes with deep green, ferny foliage. Striking as a shady hedge or focal point. A top choice for containers, cut flowers, and the back of the border.

This naturally dwarf, early blooming Phlox will add a long season of color to your garden. Near white flowers have a dark pink, central star pattern. The dark green, glossy foliage is mildew and disease resistant.

A stunning compact hybrid lupine that produces thick spikes of eye-catching two-tone yellow and white flowers. Creates tremendous visual impact when massed in garden beds, border plantings, or container displays. Perfect for adding bold color and architectural interest to any landscape.

A compact powerhouse packed with color. Vibrant yellow oversized blooms start in early summer, continuing through fall. As they continue to bloom, each flower develops a big, colorful, fluffy cone. Fabulous planted en masse for big late-season impact.

One of the most generous bloomers in the perennial garden, Totally Tangerine sends up a long succession of warm, glowing tangerine-orange flowers on slender, wiry stems from early summer into fall. The blooms float airily above a low, tidy mound of soft green foliage, creating a see-through layer of color that mixes effortlessly with roses, salvias, and ornamental grasses. Remarkably free-flowering, it simply keeps going — especially if you snip the spent stems — and the cheerful blooms are lovely in a cutting bouquet. It thrives in full sun with average moisture and is refreshingly trouble-free, untroubled by deer, rabbits, or pests. Butterflies are regular guests at the nectar-rich flowers. For months of sunset color and easy charm, few perennials work as hard.

Chatto Wild Cranesbill has masses of beautiful shell pink flowers with white centers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut lobed palmate leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Feathers Peacock Salvia has masses of beautiful spikes of purple flowers with blue overtones and burgundy calyces rising above the foliage from late spring to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant lobed leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Summerific® French Vanilla Hibiscus features bold buttery yellow round flowers with white overtones and crimson eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its large pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Marcus 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 grayish green in color throughout the season.

Virginia Waterleaf is a native woodland wildflower prized for its ability to spread gracefully beneath the shade of trees, forming a lush, low ground cover in naturalized plantings. Soft white to pale lavender flower clusters appear from spring into early summer, held above attractive lobed foliage marked with the pale blotches that give the plant its evocative common name. As a Great Lakes native, it supports native bees and butterflies while naturalizing readily with minimal care. It thrives in partial shade with moderate moisture and is notably tolerant of Juglone from black walnut trees—making it valuable under challenging conditions. A rewarding choice for native plant gardens and shaded woodland borders.

Othello Rayflower features bold panicles of gold daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its attractive large serrated round leaves emerge deep purple in spring, turning dark green in color with curious purple undersides and tinges of deep purple throughout the season.

Resembling horse-chestnut leaves, this Chinese native produces towering plumes of creamy-white flowers and makes a striking specimen plant—as featured in New York Times' recent gardening trends article highlighting large-leaf garden plants. Its impressive scale demands ample space, but even a single plant transforms any garden into a botanical focal point.

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Canada Anemone has masses of beautiful white daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from mid spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its deeply cut ferny leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season

Primroses may be grown indoors if you are able to provide them with cool night temperatures of 50-60°F, high humidity, filtered sun and moist soil. Daytime temperatures must remain below 80°F. These are thirsty plants and they like having cool roots. To prolong indoor blooming, primroses should be kept in a cool environment. Another way to prolong bloom is to give regular doses of half-strength fertilizer solution. When they have finished blooming in the house it is best to plant them directly into the garden, or summer them outdoors in their pots and move back to the house at the end of the summer.

Tiny Cosmic Asiatic lilies bring bold, jewel-toned blooms to garden beds and containers with minimal fuss. These compact perennials produce star-shaped flowers in rich purples and deep magentas, often with contrasting stamens that add visual depth. Perfect for smaller spaces, borders, and mixed plantings, they thrive in well-draining soil and full sun. Expect reliable summer blooms and excellent cut-flower potential. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, these lilies return year after year with proper drainage and minimal deadheading required.

Angel Eyes Hibiscus features bold white round flowers with dark red eyes and a hot pink flare along the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its large serrated lobed leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Bright, sunshine-yellow flat-topped blooms hover over a tidy clump of fine, aromatic foliage from early through late summer, bringing cheerful, long-lasting color to the front of a sunny border. Little Moonshine is wonderfully easygoing — it loves full sun, asks for very little water once settled in, and shrugs off heat, lean soils, and even the juglone beneath black walnut trees. Butterflies flock to the nectar-rich flower heads and finches nibble the seedheads come fall, yet deer and rabbits consistently leave it untouched. Snip the spent blooms and you’ll coax a second flush of flowers, lovely for fresh-cut bouquets. Its compact, clumping shape suits borders, containers, and pollinator gardens alike, while its dense roots make it a smart pick for stabilizing a sunny slope. With the tough, prairie-born resilience of classic yarrow, it’s a true plant-it-and-enjoy-it perennial.

Prairie Sky Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain powder blue in color with hints of lime green throughout the season.

Shortbeak Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its interestingly mounded form. It features airy spikes of chartreuse flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring. Its attractive grassy leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season.

O FLarge, true blue tubular flowers appear from mid-summer to early fall, all along the stems of this bushy, mounded plant; part shade is best in hot summer climates, great for containers, rock gardens, or the middle of flower borders

Very similar in look to Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) but with the added bonus of much deeper pink blooms. The slightly longer stems are stiff, less likely to flop than other milkweeds.