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.

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.

'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.

These late spring to early summer bloomers make stunning specimens or cut flowers.  For best results plant them in well-drained, deep, fertile soil with their eyes set 1 inch below the soil surface.

Shawnee Chief has double, deep red blossoms and is one of the most vigorous growers of all the peonies. Long stems, great cut flowers.

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful flowers, fragrance and succulent fruit are characteristic of this native North American Passion Flower. Three-inch wide, creamy pink petals in a fully banded corolla appear throughout the summer. This is the hardiest of the Passion Flowers growing as far north as New England.

The Rock Candy series of Penstemon offers bold clear colored flowers, with season long bloom on a well branched, compact perennial plant.

Tidy, compact clumps of green foliage topped by upright spikes of bright pink flowers with white throats will provide bold color at the front of borders, edging a walkway, or in containers. Blooms heavily in early summer, repeating if lightly trimmed after the first flush of flowers. Heat and drought tolerant. An herbaceous perennial.

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.

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.

Dazzling magenta purple flowers with a glistening white eye. The fragrant large blossoms are a huge draw for both butterflies and hummingbirds. These smaller-statured Garden Phlox from the Flame™ Series offer good disease resistance, a bushy, compact habit and large fragrant flowers in midsummer. Lovely for the middle of the border and containers.

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.

Dark magenta violet flower panicles produced over bright green foliage. Better disease resistance than typical Phlox.

The best mildew resistant Phlox to date! Clusters of deliciously scented flowers begin to bloom in early summer filling the garden with a sweet fragrance until fall. Lavender-pink w/ pink eye.

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.

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.

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.

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 bright blue 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.

Polemonium reptans, commonly called creeping Jacob's ladder, is a Missouri native wildflower that occurs in rich, moist woods and along streams throughout the State except for the far northeastern counties. Typically grows in a mound to 12" (less frequently to 18") tall. Features light blue, bell-shaped flowers (to 3/4" long) in loose, terminal clusters appearing on sprawling, weak stems in mid to late spring. Pinnately compound leaves with oval leaflets are arranged like the rungs of a ladder (hence the common name). Sometimes also commonly called Greek valerian.

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.

This native plant has white-edged leaves & blooms in late spring with tubular flowers on arching stems.  It is very effective in naturalized areas, woodland gardens and the shady border.

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.

Unique salmon pink buds transition to rich blue flowers. Silver speckling dusts the green leaves. Its attractive foliage can be enjoyed after the spring flowers are finished.

This beautiful shade perennial will make you dance with its impressive spring flowers and unique foliage. Starting in mid-spring shortly after Hellebores are finished booming, dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver. 

This lungwort blooms one to two weeks later than most other varieties.  These shade lovers are easy to grow in average to damp soil and require little maintenance.

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.