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Perennials

A perennial plant or perennial (Latin per, "through", annus, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years. When used by gardeners or horticulturalists, this term applies specifically to winter hardy perennial herbaceous plants. Scientifically, woody plants like shrubs and trees are also perennial in their habit.

Perennials, especially small flowering plants, grow and bloom over the spring and summer and then die back every autumn and winter, then return in the spring from their root-stock rather than seeding themselves as an annual plant does. These are known as herbaceous perennials. However, depending on the rigors of local climate, a plant that is a perennial in its native habitat, or in a milder garden, may be treated by a gardener as an annual and planted out every year, from seed, from cuttings or from divisions.

Acanthus 'Whitewater'

Acanthus 'Whitewater'

Variegated Bear's Breeches

Bold, deeply jagged, variegated leaves of green and white form the dense base of this spiky plant with its ornate white and pink flowers rising above it. Acanthus 'Whitewater' has a vigorous growth habit. This relatively low maintenance, hardy plant will continue to proliferate if cut back in fall to prepare for the cold winter months. Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Achillea 'Little Moonshine'

Achillea 'Little Moonshine'

Dwarf Yarrow

This compact perennial is a perfect fit for your small summer garden. Long-lasting, beautiful yellow blooms stand out against fern-like foliage to give your garden amazing color and contrast. Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

Yarrow

Finely cut leaves are topped by red flower clusters with bright yellow centers. A reliable addition to borders or containers that will hold its bold color as a fresh or dried flower.

It is heat and humidity tolerant, as well as deer resistant variety because of its fragrant foliage.  Unlicensed propagation prohibited. www.rozanneandfriends.com

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Achillea millefolium Milly Rock™ Rose

Achillea millefolium Milly Rock™ Rose

Yarrow

Beautiful magenta clusters of flowers appear in late spring on this compact mounding perennial. A solid choice for long bloom season and deer resistance. Attracts pollinators.

 Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee'

Black Bugbane

Deeply cut purplish-black foliage on dark stems add a bold accent to the border.  More sun results in better color. In late summer, numerous creamy white, fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers rise above the foliage. Stunning!

Prefers a moist location.

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Agapanthus 'Galaxy Blue'

Agapanthus 'Galaxy Blue'

Lily of the Nile

Large clusters of blooms are produced on sturdy upright stalks above a mound of thick, grass-like foliage. The flowers are a lovely blue color and are produced in late summer to early fall. Much more cold hardy than other Agapanthus. Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agapanthus 'Galaxy White'

Agapanthus 'Galaxy White'

Lily of the Nile

Large clusters of blooms are produced on sturdy upright stalks above a mound of thick, grass-like foliage. The flowers are pure white in color and are produced in late summer to early fall. Much more cold hardy than other Agapanthus.

 Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agastache 'Blue Boa'

Agastache 'Blue Boa'

Hummingbird Mint

'Blue Boa' is a lovely Agastache with deep violet blue flower spikes that are long, thick and very showy throughout the summer. Licorice scented foliage makes this perennial deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

 Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Mandarin'

Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Mandarin'

Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

This compact, upright perennial is easy to grow and a reliable bloomer. The beautiful orange blossoms are a delight in the landscape and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Red'

Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Red'

Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

This compact, upright perennial is easy to grow and a reliable bloomer. The stunning red blossoms provide vivid color in beds, borders, and containers. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Yellow'

Agastache Kudos 'Kudos Yellow'

Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

This compact, upright perennial is easy to grow and a reliable bloomer. The blossoms are adored by hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers are a lovely bright yellow color, lighting up the landscape. Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Agastache Black Adder

Agastache Black Adder

Giant Hyssop

Butterflies and other pollinators flock to the purple bottlebrush spikes. 'Black Adder' is a sterile hybrid - which means continuous bloom from summer 'till frost! Perfect for the middle to back of the perennial border.

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Common Bugle Weed

Green foliage is splashed with pink and white. The interest continues in the fall as the leaves take on tones of bronze and rose. A valuable ground cover in areas where its vigorous nature is desired.

Also makes a nice component plant in mixed containers.

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Common Bugle Weed

Blue flower spikes rise above the large, bronze-green leaves that fill in quickly. A valuable ground cover in areas where its vigorous nature is desired. Also makes a nice component plant in mixed containers.

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Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip'

Ajuga x tenorii 'Chocolate Chip'

Bugle Weed

Blue flowers grace the clumps of petite, shiny brown foliage. Less aggressive than other forms of Ajuga. Looks nice interplanted with Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'.

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Allium 'Lavender Bubbles'

Allium 'Lavender Bubbles'

Ornamental Onion

Add some late-season color to your garden with this lovely perennial! Pollinators love the purple globe-shaped blossoms that rise above blue-green foliage. Deer and rabbit resistant!

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Allium 'Millenium'

Allium 'Millenium'

Ornamental Onion

A long-blooming selection with two inch rosy-purple flower heads. These globe-shaped flowers are held high above a mound of attractive, glossy green foliage in late summer. Attractive seed heads appear after flowering.

An excellent deer and rabbit resistant perennial. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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Alocasia 'Calidora'

Alocasia 'Calidora'

Elephant Ear

Huge, heart shaped, dark green leaves elicits excited stares from passers-by. Instantly adds height and a full blown tropical look to the summer garden. Great in large planters. Not winter hardy, but easily stored over winter if the tuber is harvested before frost.

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Amsonia hubrichtii

Amsonia hubrichtii

Arkansas Amsonia

This native plant offers early pale blue flowers on feathery foliage. It is very low maintenance and has beautiful butter yellow foliage in the fall. Best when massed. 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'

Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'

Blue Star

An excellent low maintenance, easy to grow native perennial that deserves a spot in the landscape. Amsonia t. 'Storm Cloud' has long seasonal interest including the emerging black stems, the masses of blue star-shaped flowers in spring which re-bloom for weeks, the size and habit for presence and the yellow fall foliage. Very tolerant of many conditions.

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Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'

Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'

Big Bluestem

The keyword for this stunner is 'red'. Red highlights on deep green leaves in spring and in autumn the leaves redden and mature to burgundy, then become absolutely scarlet at first frost. Even the turkey foot seed heads are a burgundy red! This upright, tough native is particularly showy in a fall blooming perennial border.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm'

Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm'

Japanese Anemone

Burgundy buds produce 2 1/2" single, pale pink flowers over mounding green foliage. An old-fashioned favorite that makes a great back of the border plant for late summer and fall flowers.

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Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

Japanese Anemone

'Whirlwind' has tall stems that hold white, semi-double flowers from late summer-autumn, even through a light frost! The white blooms with yellow centers are the perfect contrast to other fall flowers in your mixed perennial bed.

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Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

Golden Japanese Spikenard

Brighten up your shade garden with Aralia 'Sun King'. In mid-spring a wide clump will emerge with yellow to chartreuse, compound leaves that will provide color throughout the summer.

2' tall racemes of tiny white flowers shoot up in mid-summer followed by black fruit. Give your garden a tropical accent with 'Sun King'.

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Aruncus 'Fairy Hair'

Aruncus 'Fairy Hair'

Goat's Beard

This dwarf goatsbeard features graceful white flowers plumes above finely textured deep green foliage. A lovely and unusual addition to woodland gardens or shady borders.

Asexual propagation is prohibited.

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Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias incarnata

Swamp Milkweed

Also called Red Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata is a favorite food source for many species of butterflies, including the Monarch. A native perennial that prefers moist soils, it is an adaptable and beautiful addition to any border garden.

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Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet

Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet

Swamp Milkweed

Swamp milkweed is a favorite of butterflies and Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’ is a long-blooming, bright white variety that performs well in the garden.

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Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Common milkweed

While it's the primary host plant for Monarch butterflies, other butterfly species visit the sweetly fragrant flowers of Asclepias syriaca as well. Plain old roadside milkweed, the fluff of the seed heads is a bit magical when caught by the breeze.

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Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

Gorgeous in bloom, with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer, native Butterfly Weed is very drought tolerant and, of course, a great plant for bees and butterflies! All Asclepias are host plants for Monarch butterflies.

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Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow'

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ is a yellow cultivar of our native orange butterfly weed which is long-blooming, long-lived and a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial insects. All Asclepias are host plants for Monarch butterflies.

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Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Smooth Aster

Profuse, violet-blue flowers with golden-yellow centers top this upright, vase-shaped plant. A robust bloomer that seldom requires staking. Drought tolerant. The nectar of the Bluebird is loved by Monarch butterflies. The flowers begin to bloom in early fall and continue all season.

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Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

New England Aster

'Grape Crush' produces a large, tidy round mound with densely packed dark purple flowers in early fall.  Butterflies and bees love it!

Asexual propagation is prohibited.

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