Perennials Selection

Iris pallida

Iris pallida are more known for their attractive foliage than their pale blue flowers. Find out more about this pretty herbaceous perennial plant by reading this article.

Snowdrops, Galanthus spp.

Snowdrops feature delicate white flowers blooming very early, even pushing through the snow in cold areas. Several species of Galanthus are planted as ornamentals, with most hardy to zone 5, but some to zone 2. Learn more about this hardy group of perennial bulbs in this article.

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’

Nepeta xfaassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ was chosen by the Perennial Plant Association as their Plant of the Year 2007. With clouds of blue flowers floating on spires above mounds of blue-grey foliage, this plant is a great addition to both formal and informal gardens. You can find out a lot more about this great perennial by reading this article…

Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba

Commonly called Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial with typical coneflowers with yellow rays and brown centers. This rangy plant with masses of small flowers works well in cottage gardens or in wildflower plantings.

Silver Sage, Salvia argentea

Silver sage is a perennial with eye-catching large, fuzzy, blue-green leaves that contrast nicely with other plants. Learn more about silver sage in this article.

Goatsbeard, Aruncus dioicus

Goatsbeard is low-maintenance plant with spires of foamy white flowers and mounds of dark leaves that turn golden in the fall. Learn more about goatsbeard in this article.

Glory-of-the-Snow, Chionodoxa forbesii

Light blue, upward facing flowers bloom early in the spring – sometimes even poking out of the snow, giving rise to the common name glory-of-the-snow. Chionodoxa forbesii is a great addition to gardens in beds, for naturalizing or mixed in a lawn. Learn more in this article.

Winter Aconite, Eranthis hyemalis

Winter aconite is an early spring bloomer producing bright yellow flowers close to the ground. This tuberous perennial is right at home in rock gardens, flower beds and woodland gardens. Find out more in this article.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

There are numerous cultivars of Dianthus that make great additions to the garden. Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’ has been chosen by the Perennial Plant Association as their Plant of the Year 2006. With shocking magenta flowers and blue foliage, it’s not one to disappear into the landscape! To learn more about this tough, pretty low-growing plant, read this article…

Blue Oat Grass, Helictotrichon sempervirens

Blue oat grass is a cool-season ornamental grass featuring steely blue foliage and is a great compliment to other grasses and many perennials. It tolerates many types of soils, although it should not remain too wet in winter. This article discusses this easy-care addition to beds and borders.

‘Fireworks’ Goldenrod, Solidago rugosa

With a sensational explosion of golden flowers bursting from the plant like skyrockets, ‘Fireworks’ is not your usual goldenrod. This refined cultivar of our native North American Solidago rugosa makes a great focal point in the autumn garden.