These single, purely white flowerheads span up to eight inches across. This is a sun-loving perennial that blooms earlier than most. 

A favorite of the breeder, this outstanding peony produces intense sunset coral, semi-double blossoms with rose overtones and a fluffy boss of deep yellow stamens in the center.  The lightly fragrant flowers are long lasting in fresh bouquets.  ‘Coral Sunset’ blooms early in the peony season, around late spring in Michigan.  It is highly prized for its exemplary plant habit.

A century old introduction that still represents a standard in fragrant white Peonies.  Sturdy stems and free bloomin white semi-double flower with a cream cast to the inner petals that seem to glow. Peonies are a garden classic.

Notable as one of the latest Peony varieties to bloom in the garden. Pale, blush pink single flowers with showy golden stamens. Flowers fade to near white with age.

'Felix Supreme' is one of the first to welcome summer; bright, large double blooms last from late spring into summer. 

'Flame' sports profuse, single, magenta blooms with coral undertones are held on sturdy 32" stems that do not require staking. Lush green foliage remains attractive all summer until first frost. An early-season bloomer, pair with mid and late-season peonies for an extended flowering season. An excellent long-lasting cut-flower.

One of the showiest perennials in the early summer garden, this compact grower has scarlet blooms  with black eyes on sturdy stems.  Plant in average to rich soil where drainage is good.

Large crepe-paper like salmon pink petals form a bowl around this Oriental Poppy’s dark ornamental centers. Sunlight makes the translucent petals of this Papaver positively glow with color. The foliage forms a clump that persists over winter in small tufts. Fascinating attractive seedpods add a nice touch to dried arrangements. The blossoms are a favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds.

Onyx and Pearls truly reflects what the plant looks like: standing out from dark foliage, the lavendar flowers with white interiors look pearly. Compared to 'Blackbeard,' this is a taller and fuller plant with lighter flowers. Like many Penstemons, Onyx and Pearls handles heat and humidity and can be cold hardy as well. Blooms last all season long. 

This plant features white, tubular flowers that bloom from mid-spring to early summer. They attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. 

Long, thing blooms have five petals with a hairy lip that protrudes (evoking the common name of this perennial). Attractive to butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds. 

A vigorous Russian Sage that keeps a tight and tidy habit. Denim blue flowers age to steel blue and present a long color display. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, pollinator attractor.

At last, a russian sage for the smaller garden or border.  This delightful selection has a shorter, upright habit with the same grey green leaves and pretty lavender blue flowers.

An upgrade to 'Rocketman' with earlier bloom and denser flower spikes. Dusky purple calyxes hold blue flowers. The calyxes remain colorful well into fall, giving the plant the impression it is still in bloom after flowering has ended

A Russian Sage that is tough as steel. Reaching heights of 30-36" once established and width of 24" this plant would create a stunning hedge bring both mid and late season color to the garden.

Large clusters of tiny lavender-blue flowers grow from lacy, gray/green foliage.

Make a statement with this clump forming large showy plant. Lance shaped leaves and creamy white showy flower plumes hold stage through July to August.

This groundcover Phlox has an intense violet-purple flower color that nearly glows when in bloom. Flowers are slightly smaller than other Phlox varieties; the notched and upturned petals look like tiny pinwheels.

Wild Blue Phlox grows flat, loose clusters of flowers that are a lavender to pink/violet color from March to May. Flowers are up to one inch across.

Lavender-blue flowers grow with a backdrop of yellow and green foliage. 'Blue Ribbons' are slightly fragrant and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Shear after bloom for neater habit.

Compliments spring bulb blooms, with clouds of pure white fragrant blooms. Good for naturalizing at a shady woodland border.

Phlox glaberrima 'Morris Berd' is a compact phlox cultivar with dark green leaves and maroon winter foliage. In summer, foliage is topped by loose clusters of large showy rosy pink flowers. 'Morris Berd' is an attractive groundcover for sunny or brightly shaded gardens with moist well drained soil.

Lavender-purple flowers have white halo centers; blooms contrast nicely against the dark green foliage. The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

These delicate star-shaped flowers are white with light pink centers; dark green foliage makes blooms appear bright. The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

These fragrant flowers are light pink with dark pink centers; blooms last from mid to late summer. They attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 

A mounded phlox that grows 1-2 ft. tall and bears clusters of fragrant, pale pink to lavender flowers. The petals of the showy flowers are joined at their bases into an elongate tube. Stems and narrow, paired leaves are covered with soft hairs.

Pink Ridge is a deciduous groundcover; green foliage contrasts with bright pink flowers that bloom in the summer. A great addition to pollinator gardens as it attracts bees and butterflies as well as being deer resistant. 

A cushion or mat-forming, creeping, evergreen perennial with small, bright green, needle-like foliage. It bears pretty candy-pink flowers that are larger than those of most P. subulata from late spring to early summer.

A low growing, early spring bloomer whose dense mats of green foliage are covered with masses of starry white flowers.  Useful for edging, cascading over rock walls and as a sunny groundcover.

Tubular, pink to pale purple flowers bloom in upright spikes throughout the summer. Flowers bloom along the stem, with narrow, sharply-toothed leaves. 

A dwarf selection that boast large violet blue bell shaped flowers. Growing to 10" tall in average soils in part sun to part shade. Covered in blooms for most of the summer. Resistant to rabbits and deer.

This dwarf selection is a long bloomer that will look best at the front of the border or in containers or planters. It's large Soft Pink balloon-shaped flower buds pop open to perfect star-shaped blooms.

Polemonium plants prefer partial shade and wet-but-not-waterlogged conditions. We've found full sun to be fine (on these islands). If you cut back Polemonium plants in late spring, you may also get a second flush of flowers. Try pairing Polemonium with Astilbe, Heuchera, Carex, or other small spring bloomers.

A vigorous, heat tolerant selection with soft, blue flowers. Foliage has broad, bold, cream variegation on contrasting green that acquires a pink tinge in direct sun or cool weather. A natural companion for hostas and coral bells in lightly shaded native and wild gardens.

Add some showstopping color to your shade garden with this exciting golden variegated Polemonium. Bluish-purple flowers are a bonus in the late Spring to Summer months.

Bright red upright and slightly arching stems bear deep green leaves with silvery undersides. Late spring bears pairs of white tubular flowers that develop on to blue fruit.

Dwarf Solomon's Seal prefers partial shade and moist soil. Small, glossy green leaves are topped with white, bell-shaped, green-tipped flowers in early summer. 

This sturdy perennial is very adaptable to light conditions, different soils and even moisture in the soil. Medium-sized white flowers with red calyxes remind one of apple flowers (belonging to Rosaceae family). The very long-lived perennial plant has a rich copper-red fall color and neat bushy habit. This species differs from its cousin, Gillenia trifoliata, as its leaves have stipules.

Primula 'Oakleaf Blue' is another colorful addition to the Oakleaf series of primrose with blue-violet flowers with a bright yellow center. It's unique, oak-leaf-shaped foliage provides a wonderful backdrop to the numerous flowers. This primrose has sturdy stems and blooms for several weeks in the spring. A great choice for borders and containers. 

An unusual primrose with unique, lime green, oakleaf-shaped foliage. Magenta flowers with sunny yellow eyes are held on upright stems above the foliage. Perfect for early-season container plantings, or for color in garden beds. Evergreen perennial.

A medicinal herb, also grown for for their vibrant, hooded flowers, which appear in short spikes above spreading mats of egg-shaped leaves. Tolerates a wide range of soils.

Its late spring arrival marks the end of one season and ushers in the next. Speckled with silver, the apple-green foliage is eventually completely covered in a silver sheen. Violet-blue flowers transition to purple, then pink.

Large, bright rose pink flowers stay consistently pink and are produced in large flower clusters over a low and wide habit. Dark green leaves are lightly to moderately speckled with silver, so you can enjoy the interesting foliage after it has finished blooming.

A rare and beautiful sport of the very popular 'Raspberry Splash'. As easy to grow as the original, 'Raspberry Frost' is enhanced by a cream-silver margin and a heavily veiled leaf surface for added interest. The bright coral-red flowers are showy in early spring and when finished are covered by newly emerging foliage for a very clean look. A fresh look for this popular plant.

Wide spreading Lungwort loaded with spring shrimp pink flowers. Summer green lance leaves with prominent silver polka dots. Mildew resistant.

The name inspired by a fountain in Rome, this stunner has superb, brightly silver-spotted long leaves that give rise to profuse clusters of large cobalt-blue flowers in spring.

This densely leaved mountain mint features dark green leaves which have a strong mint-like aroma when crushed. Branched stems are clad with nearly sessile, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, acuminate (pointed), dark green leaves with round to heart-shaped bases and toothed margins. Plant foliage is topped in mid to late summer by a bloom of two-lipped tubular pink flowers 

Native to the US this clump forming plant can grow in dry, poor soils to heights of 1-3' covered in silvery blooms from July to September which call to butterflies and other pollinators.

This perennial has very narrow, almost needlelike leaves and clusters of small white flowers that bloom mid to late summer. 

The common name of Mountain Mint for this perennial is slightly misleading--it prefers to grow in wet meadows, swamps, or by streams/ponds. This plant grows 2-3' tall and features a cluster of small white blooms in mid to late summer. All parts of the plant smell like mint if crushed.