A dense and mounded selection that features narrow, ferny foliage throughout the season; soft blue, star shaped flowers bloom in clusters from late spring to early summer; foliage turns a lovely golden yellow in the fall; easy to grow and low maintenance

Golden Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves emerge yellow in spring, turning lemon yellow in color with prominent silver stripes throughout the season. Tolerates dry shade well, particularly under large trees. Dislikes heavy, poorly draining clay soil.

Also called Prairie Alumroot. Airy spikes of green to cream bells rise from a compact, dense mound of cupped, ruffled green foliage, great versatility; give some afternoon shade in hot southern areas; drought tolerant

Tiny white flowers cover this variety throughout summer on this improved upright form; non-reseeding; an excellent choice for borders and containers

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.

A very appealing evergreen groundcover with interesting white flowers in spring and white variegated foliage, exceptional performance in deep shade or underneath mature shade trees, dislikes hot sun; prefers highly organic, acidic soils.

Morning Light Maiden Grass features bold plumes of coppery-bronze flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in color with distinctive white edges. The foliage often turns tan in fall. The creamy white seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter.

Pop Star™ Blue Balloon Flower has masses of beautiful spikes of blue bell-shaped flowers with violet overtones and navy blue veins rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Rebecca Violet is a sweet, spring-blooming native that brings soft color to shaded spots and woodland edges right when the garden is most ready for it. Native to the woodlands of eastern North America, it settles easily into partial shade with regular moisture and spreads gradually to form a tidy groundcover of heart-shaped leaves. Soft purple flowers open in spring and are beloved by early-season butterflies, including the larvae of several fritillary species that depend on violets as a host plant. Compact and clump-forming, it tucks neatly into borders, along shaded paths, or among taller woodland companions like hostas and ferns. Deer and rabbits generally leave violets alone, and it asks for very little maintenance once it’s settled in. It’s a quietly lovely plant that earns a cherished place in any naturalistic or shade garden.

This bold garden perennial features very showy deep red flowers; attractive, glossy, deep violet-purple leaves that mature to green; ideal for the mixed garden border or in mass; do not allow to dry to wilting point

Hosta ‘Guacamole’ brings bold, sun-warmed foliage to the shade garden, its large apple-green leaves glowing brighter where a little morning light reaches them. In summer, tall scapes lift fragrant lavender blooms that draw you in for a closer look—a treat among hostas. It thrives in partial to full shade with consistent, moderate moisture, forming a generous clump about a foot tall and nearly two feet wide. Use it to brighten a border or weave through a shaded bed as a lush groundcover. Its substantial leaves bring welcome texture beneath trees and alongside ferns. Give it room to settle in, and it returns larger and lovelier each year.

An exceptional new variety of this popular shade-loving evergreen groundcover with soft blue flowers held over stunning white-variegated dark green foliage that colors the garden; does well in sun or deep shade, quickly forms a dense mat

Prairie Blazing Star has masses of beautiful spikes of violet flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

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

Showy Black-Eyed Susan grows in full sun and medium-wet to medium soils. In ideal conditions, Showy Black-Eyed Susan spreads via rhizomes to form dense colonies. Having highly variable habitats, Showy Black-Eyed Susan can be found in moist rocky woodlands, savannas, moist meadows, fens, and even swamps.

Night Before Christmas Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive large textured pointy leaves remain white in color with showy dark green variegation throughout the season.

Neptune Catmint has masses of beautiful spikes of lightly-scented blue flowers with violet overtones and deep purple calyces rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its large fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Compact growth habit compared to the species, ideal for smaller gardens; features fluffy plumes of lilac-pink flowers, attractive leaves and strong stems; tasty seeds for birds and nectar for butterflies

Scattered along the stiff, upright stem of this unusual perennial are tough, blue-green, yucca-like, parallel-veined leaves. Smooth, rigid stem bearing thistle-like flower heads made up of small greenish-white florets mingled with pointed bracts. The individual, greenish-white flowers cluster into unique, globular heads. These occur on branch ends atop the 6 ft. plant.

Rattlesnake master can be an aggressive self-seeder. Remove seed heads to keep the plant in check. Scattered along the stiff, upright stem of this unusual perennial are tough, blue-green, yucca-like, parallel-veined leaves. Smooth, rigid stem bearing thistle-like flower heads made up of small greenish-white florets. The individual, greenish-white flowers cluster into unique, globular heads. Their spiny leaves make walking through clumps of these plants difficult.

Orange Coneflower has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with 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 serrated pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Emerald Explosion Giant Hen and Chicks earns its name with exceptional vitality—spreading rosettes of vibrant green that multiply rapidly, filling in groundcover areas with a dense, living carpet of overlapping rosettes in the Chick Charms Giant scale. The larger rosette size creates an impression of abundance and energy that standard hens and chicks can’t quite match, making this an especially effective mass planting choice for rock gardens, sunny slopes, or container combinations. Yellow flowers rise above the green mounds in summer, and the foliage stays a consistent rich green through all four seasons, making it a reliable neutral backdrop for other colorful plants. Drought-tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and cold hardy to the core, it handles the most challenging conditions without complaint or special care. Its spreading nature means it fills space enthusiastically and requires only occasional thinning if kept in a defined area. One of the most generous spreaders in the sempervivum world.

Pale yellow buds open to creamy vanilla pea-flowers, that rise from a compact clump of gray-green foliage in late spring to early summer; use this plant for its outstanding display of vertical flowers as an accent in the garden or borders